Originally Posted by amandasgramma
Love the responses everyone....glad I'm not the only one!! And yes, I LOVE the money he saves me. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) I may never get a new washer and dryer though!!!!!
mzsooz -- I'd not heard of running the machine without thread........to distribute the oil. I DID oil it though!!! I'll try that, too. Seems to me the bobbin "snags" rather than is tight, so that may be the answer! You may have saved me more $$! I was going to order a new bobbin case!!! Thanks!
I learned this from a sewing machine repairman. It is a regular part of my maintenance now.
Oh... and I think I didn't mention running it without the bobbin case in when you oil it.