Originally Posted by Cdrlinda
Should I have changed needle? I have never cleaned my machine. How do you do this and how often? Thanks in advance for the info
DOn't feel bad. The first time I went to a class, the teacher talked about changing the needle after 8 sewing hours or so - I had not changed the needle ever. (Admittedly, most of my projects had been small)
When I did change the needle - what a difference. You will get to the point soon to where you can hear or feel that the needle is getting dull.
In changing the needle you need to make sure that you orient the needle correctly. It is advisable to put a piece of paper over the feed dogs JUST IN CASE the needles drop down unexpectedly.
As for cleaning: I use a small brush to take lint out of the bobbin case. Every so often, I take off the needle plate because lint can compact under it in the little areas. Make sure to read your manual and check if the machine needs oil or not.