Originally Posted by
pokeyscorner
Crossstitcher, I hope my #12 will look as pretty as yours does. I hope my DH doesn't take too much of a shine to mine!!
Yours looks absolutely beautiful. Just w/ sewing machine oil & cotton balls? I'm still looking for the tute but haven't read far enough yet.
Like Miriam said, the best tutorials are at the top of the Vintage section, Muv's tutorials are the BEST for cleaning up these old girls! There are other tutorials that recommend using hand cleaner (like GOOP or those kinds for mechanics)....and if everything including the shellac was pristine on your machine it might be ok....but unless it is, you'll lose decals and possibly harm the MOP. Once you get it cleaned, Glenn can help you with clear coating the machine with shellac to protect it.
So yep! Sewing machine oil and cotton balls, or an old cut up cotton tshirt, and change often so that the grit you pick up doesn't scratch.