Great tip to make a free machine bobbin lint brush

**vickig626** · 03-07-2013, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

http://naptimequilter.blogspot.com/2...lint-tool.html

I've been using pipe cleaners for a few years now. I just take a long pipe cleaner and fold it in half and use it that way. When that area gets dirty, I just refold in another section. I'd be afraid that the pipe cleaner might get dis-lodged from the straw if it got caught on something inside the machine. I can get way inside but I also use the small vacuum attachment at least once a month or more often, depending on how much sewing I do.

**JoanneS** · 03-07-2013, 10:04 AM

When my mascara runs out, I clean that brush thoroughly, and I use it instead of a pipe cleaner. I used to use pipe cleaners, but the mascara brush is better.

**MaryMo** · 03-07-2013, 10:12 AM

I've used pipe cleaners for several years but thanks, Joanne, I give the recycled mascara brush a try.

**caspharm** · 03-07-2013, 10:15 AM

That's a great tip.

**nstitches4u** · 03-07-2013, 06:53 PM

Great idea.

**barny** · 03-07-2013, 06:58 PM

Thanks BellaBoo, I'm gonna make myself one. That looks really neat. Every tip helps save our old machines and our new ones.

**lawsonmugs** · 03-08-2013, 10:25 AM

terrific idea. thanks Mary

**Debra Mc** · 03-08-2013, 11:12 AM

Cleaned both of mine the other day. It is amazing how much fuss builds up. Always clean after every sewing project. I like the ideal of after every bobbin. This is why your bobbin empty alert doesn't alway work.

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