I'm only admitting this because.....
#51
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Thanks for the great tip, Katie. I'm sure we will all check our feed dogs the next time something isn't working right on our machines! It was very kind of you to share your story!
Happy to hear your machine is purring now! You'll be amazed at your results! Happy quilting!
Happy to hear your machine is purring now! You'll be amazed at your results! Happy quilting!
#52
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Kentucky
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it is amazing how a little thing like lint can mess your machine up so fast......My brother sew machine done same thing about 2 years ago and I cleaned it over and over,a friend of mine use to work at a factory on machines. Came by and sure enough that is what it was.now if I get one skipped stitch it all gets cleaned..........saves me $$$$$
#53
Thanks for sharing something that we all tend to overlook. I just started a new project and before I did I cleaned out everything, new needle and lint removed. I keep a can of air right by my machine and am amazed at how much fuzz it gets off the feed dogs, needle plate and the shank. It is like bottled water, that I said I'd never buy; but a blast of air keeps my baby purring along.
#54
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Originally Posted by BettyGee
Thanks for sharing something that we all tend to overlook. I just started a new project and before I did I cleaned out everything, new needle and lint removed. I keep a can of air right by my machine and am amazed at how much fuzz it gets off the feed dogs, needle plate and the shank. It is like bottled water, that I said I'd never buy; but a blast of air keeps my baby purring along.
Because it could force lint, etc. deeper into the workings?
#55
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ft.Riley area Kansas
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I just had the sewing machines at the shop I managed cleaned for the first time in a year and a half....pins, dust, and a few unidentifiable objects came FLYING out. I went home and literally unscrewed EVERYTHING on my machine, dusted and oiled. :) Great post...three years ago I didn't even know that sewing machines needed oil or dusting!!
#56
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin
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Originally Posted by Olivia's Grammy
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. :?
Thank-you for starting this thread...seems that a lot of people are being educated on cleaning their machine!
#57
I cleaned my feed-dogs after reading this. I was given my new-to-me machine by my MIL last month who faithfully oils them and replaces needles frequently.... but had a felt-pad of lint jammed in those puppies!
#58
Originally Posted by bearisgray
Originally Posted by BettyGee
Thanks for sharing something that we all tend to overlook. I just started a new project and before I did I cleaned out everything, new needle and lint removed. I keep a can of air right by my machine and am amazed at how much fuzz it gets off the feed dogs, needle plate and the shank. It is like bottled water, that I said I'd never buy; but a blast of air keeps my baby purring along.
Because it could force lint, etc. deeper into the workings?
A point worth considering; however, so far it has proven to be a benefit and the stuff that comes out can't be good for the machine.
#59
Originally Posted by MamaYitu
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????
#60
Originally Posted by Millstream Mom
I cleaned my feed-dogs after reading this. I was given my new-to-me machine by my MIL last month who faithfully oils them and replaces needles frequently.... but had a felt-pad of lint jammed in those puppies!
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