Originally Posted by
jitkaau
I never put them away - they are all out on the tables, so luckily I can spot any problems quite quickly. It is only the occasional visitor who thinks they need to be put in a cupboard...
I oil them, dust them and leave the presser foot down etc as they are my pieces of furniture.
Most of my ladies use their machines in class as well as at home so it is a necessary safety precaution IMO