I'm only admitting this because.....
#21
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Australia
Posts: 661
Well done for working this out yourself!! If you think that is dumb listen to this - my sister-in-law complained her machine was not stitching properly, and I suggested she try a new needle, and she said "What, you mean you can change needles? How do you get it out?" Ho hum.
#22
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 137
Good job!
My niece called and was having all sorts of trouble trying to get her many year old machine to sew correctly. I asked her when was the last time she really cleaned it out good. She said, "Clean it? I have to clean it?!" lol
My niece called and was having all sorts of trouble trying to get her many year old machine to sew correctly. I asked her when was the last time she really cleaned it out good. She said, "Clean it? I have to clean it?!" lol
#25
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Delaware
Posts: 1,025
Here is a tip from my sewing machine repairman son: Wind 3 bobbins. After using up all 3 bobbins, clean your machine and replace your needle. I know replacing the needle this often sounds insane but it really needs it as it goes thru the material 100's of thousands of time during the time it takes to use up 3 bobbins. To clean, turn off the machine first. He recommends an inexpensive child's water color paint brush, the kind you find at the dollar store. The lint will stick to it and it has good reach. Remove the top plate to get at all the parts you can see. Oil, with any approved oil for sewing machines, the bobbin area lightly every time you clean. He does not recommend the compressed air. Once your machine plate is put back in place, sew through a piece of scrap fabric to remove any excess oil. The lint may be removed from the brush by flicking it across your hand over the trash can. It is easy to lose track of when you cleaned last, so the 3 bobbins works as a reminder. It will keep your machine running smoother longer and lower your frustration level with a poorly running machine. He also highly recommends having it proffesionaly serviced once a year but no less than every other year if you perform good cleaning yourself. Happy Sewing!
#26
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NYS Finger Lakes Region
Posts: 1,178
Doesn't it feel good to have solved a frustrating problem? And to know that you're saving a bunch of money in the process---no repairman fees, no new machine payments, and having an old dependable friend back with you.
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