Thread: cleaning bobbin area question

Clotilde has a small vacuum for machines.
I use the little brush that came with my machine and a tweezer to clean my bobbin areas.

Originally Posted by chamby

I did order what I have from them. It was not a small vac. It was attachments. I will look again to see if I can find it. Thanks.

I think it is just the attachments.
I have a wholesale acct. with them and have it sitting here for a customer pickup.
Just looked at it and you're right - no machine, just attachments.

Originally Posted by gollytwo

Clotilde has a small vacuum for machines.
I use the little brush that came with my machine and a tweezer to clean my bobbin areas.

I keep a small shop vac plugged in under my sewing table. When ever I change my bobbin I give it a quick vac. Also have found that a small make up brush seems to clean out the bobbin area much better than the ones that come with the machine.

I agree it is a hassel to drag out the vac to put the attachments and vacuum out the area and, although I have an inborn need to keep that area very clean, I only vacuum when I know it needs it. However, every time I change the bobbin I put a drop of oil on a Q-tip and clean the area. It is always amazing how much gunk comes out on that Q-tip. I also use the Magic Genie, and think it also helps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdo_q0M2rsw

It may be important to note that I do not have a computerized sewing machine, so I have do issues with a bit of oil, but I think you have to be more careful with them. I had one machine that took one tiny drop of oil in that bobbin area (into the little bump with the hole in it) every time the bobbin was filled. I tore my hair out until I discovered that little quirk of the machine. I recently gave that old machine it to a friend of my mine, and received a call a little while later saying "what was it you said I should do when it starts to skip." One drop of oil did the trick.

I have not heard of a portable mini vac for machines, so continue on with my little regime.

amh
Saskatoon SK Canada

i agree with quiltnNan it is a hassle but it sure is worth it to
keep the machine humming along.

Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

I have this one. Works OK for the bobbin area
http://www.crafttownhobbylandusa.com...hp?prod=NSP102

Thank you for this information. I have been looking for a small vac for the bobbin area of my sewing machine.