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    Old 04-25-2011, 05:44 AM
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    Originally Posted by Debbie C
    where I am unable to vacuum in the small spaces, I use 'air in a can' to clean out my sewing machine's 'under belly'
    I was told that this is a no-no.
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    Old 04-25-2011, 05:48 AM
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    wow, i did not know sewing machine attachements came with vacuums!!!!! i will have to look into this.......thanks for the heads up...
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    I do, but i rarely use it. I use an old mascara bursh, well cleaned. A pipe cleaner works well, too. I can get into all the nooks and crannies. I use it every time I change bobbins. I really stay ahead of the lint that way.

    If you're really anal about vacuuming, you can tape a plastic straw on the end of the smallest unit to get into the back of your machine.
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    Old 04-25-2011, 06:10 AM
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    Some years ago I bought a package of attachments for a regular vacuum that were small enough heads for cleaning my machine---I think I bought them from Nancy's Notions.
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    Old 04-25-2011, 06:16 AM
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    Originally Posted by spartan quilter
    an attachment for your vacuum to clean your sewing machine of lint, fabric fuzz and threads? Do you like it? After having to take my machine for a very big cleaning, I think that I have to work harder to keep it clean. Thanks for any ideas, or suggestions or advice.
    Yes, and I love it. It attaches directly to the vacuum "wand" of either of my vacs. It is great to use on the serger as well for all the fluff you get inside those. I also use a few different sizes of good quality small artists paint brushes to get into some of the crevices. It is amazing how much lint you can remove. Also don't forget when vacuuming out your sewing machine to vacuum your computer keyboard. Laptops are especially vulnerable to attracting dust and lint. :D
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    Old 04-25-2011, 06:17 AM
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    I don't use a real vaccum in the hellhole. I use a small shop vac! It sucks up everything and has no fancy brushes to get messed up. WROOMMMMM! Look out cat!
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    Old 04-25-2011, 06:18 AM
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    Originally Posted by grumpy90650
    wow, i did not know sewing machine attachements came with vacuums!!!!! i will have to look into this.......thanks for the heads up...
    You have to buy these attachments separately. They don't come with vacuums as far as I've known. I bought mine from my local quilt shop years ago.
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    Old 04-25-2011, 06:18 AM
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    I have the mini attachments ~ work great for chillpads that go under laptops, and laptop keyboards too when hubby has been eating chips at the computer (I keep scolding him for that). Also great for (when I get around to it) dusting sculptures & nicknaks, the little brush head isn't as stiff as my larger horsehair brush, and doesn't harm the sculpture.
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    Old 04-25-2011, 06:51 AM
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    I have computer duster, which is a can of compressed air, I think it works great. I blow it out when I change bobbin and vaccuum it up off the floor!
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    You can get the Micro Vacuum attachment at JHittle.com
    for $11.88 http://jhittlesewing.funoverload.com...ls/page_1.html

    My service tech has told me never to blow air into a sewing, serging machine or my computer. This can blow debris into areas where it can cause damage. Always vacuum out the lint and dust.
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