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Old 08-04-2011, 04:43 AM
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Batting has so much lint. Clean machine after sewing anything that has lot lint.
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Old 08-04-2011, 05:07 AM
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Corduroy, velvet, fleece, flannel and tapestry are the worst offenders other than batting.
I blow out the bobbin area every time I change the bobbin anyway, but when using any of these fabrics it can be a real mess in there.
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Old 08-04-2011, 06:17 AM
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I was told not to blow because it pushes more dust in that blows out but to use a clean paintbrush, the big ones little kids use and brush it out.

And don't forget to oil!! How could I have forgotten to mention this??
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Old 08-05-2011, 03:55 PM
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My dealer's repairman got this machine in to clean. He made this poster for the customers to see.
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Originally Posted by Glassquilt
My dealer's repairman got this machine in to clean. He made this poster for the customers to see.
yikes!! mine was just a few fuzz balls, but that's a nightmare. I bet it wasn't working right and suddenly was like new again!
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