I'm only admitting this because.....
05-11-2011, 07:45 AM
#41
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Ocala, FL
Posts: 970
Originally Posted by Pam H
I just took mine apart and cleaned it. It's a wonder it would even run with all the lint in there!
When I took my machine in for a sewing lesson she used a spray can of air to clean inside my machine. I may have to invest in one of those cans.
I was told that machines with a drop in bobbin never need to be oiled. Doesn't seem right to me but the book that came with it doesn't say anything about oil in the maintenance section.
When I took my machine in for a sewing lesson she used a spray can of air to clean inside my machine. I may have to invest in one of those cans.
I was told that machines with a drop in bobbin never need to be oiled. Doesn't seem right to me but the book that came with it doesn't say anything about oil in the maintenance section.
05-11-2011, 08:10 AM
#42
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Canton, GA
Posts: 765
I'm sure many sewing machines have been tossed to the curb because they were not properly and thoroughly cleaned. You have shared a very important lesson. It's truly amazing how much lint and gunk accumulates in these little nooks and crannies. Thanks very much for sharing :)
05-11-2011, 08:21 AM
#43
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Fayetteville, GA
Posts: 2,879
One of the questions I always ask my students is "Have you cleaned your machine?" Some of the ladies are more timid about their machines so I do the deep cleaning. Once I show them were all the dust bunnies can live they do a better job cleaning.
A clean machine is a happy machine. :?
A clean machine is a happy machine. :?
05-11-2011, 08:23 AM
#44
Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Idaho
Posts: 94
I was told not to blow into areas of my machine that I am trying to clean. I bought a small set of tools that fit on my vacuum cleaner from my sewing store and it sucks out the dust. I use it after making projects that have a lot of nap on them. Like flannel. You may find it at your computer store also.
05-11-2011, 08:24 AM
#45
Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Idaho
Posts: 94
I was told not to blow into areas of my machine that I am trying to clean. I bought a small set of tools that fit on my vacuum cleaner from my sewing store and it sucks out the dust. I use it after making projects that have a lot of nap on them. Like flannel. You may find it at your computer store also.
05-11-2011, 08:26 AM
#46
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 180
Good grief! I've been sewing since I was about six and now I'm....never mind--and it would never have occurred to me to clean my feed dogs! I feel like I've been abusing my machines! I'll get on it today! Thanks!
05-11-2011, 08:50 AM
#47
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Mt. Wolf, PA
Posts: 131
How did you clean your feed dogs? I am having troble with my machine--its a Bernette and only 4 years old. It is like something is binding. I have cleaned the bobbin area, etc. We are living on a small income (S.S.) and I have hesitated in taking it in, because of the expense. Got any suggestions????
05-11-2011, 09:06 AM
#48
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Lakewood, Co. Native-New Mexican
Posts: 4,035
You are a smart women finally figuring it out, it took me a long time to even know you had to clean your machine, I'm so happy with this board, it helps me learn new things. By the way I live in Colorado now, but New Mex. is my home state. Happy quilting!!
05-11-2011, 10:37 AM
#50
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Hamburg,Western New York State
Posts: 4,856
I can identify with you. My Viking was 18 months old and was refusing to stitch correctly. When it came back from being cleaned, the person who cleaned sent a plastic bag containing what was stuck in the feed dogs. How embarassing. The machine was advertised as a sealed unit. Minimal cleaning. I guess I didn't read the manual.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sustraley
Pictures
65
02-06-2014 08:06 PM
craftygal63
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
26
02-02-2013 09:08 PM
ILoveToQuilt
Main
62
04-09-2012 10:43 AM
