Jenny's video on spring cleaning your machine! OMG
#11
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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I use the vacume attachment as well. Also I use the long tweezers that we usually use on a serger. One more thing...I was surprised she didn't remove her black bobbin case and clean under it. lint totally builds up under the bobbin case.
#13
I have never had that much lint build up. I brush mine off with every bobbin change. I would like to know what machine she has. I would have finished up with a vacuum cleaner. I change my needle before I quilt a new quilt, and save it for piecing until it starts making a plucking noise or if it gets bent. If I am home all day I usually sew most of the day.
#16
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Join Date: May 2011
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I use the long tweezers too -- they are great for getting the lint out. I also use pipe cleaners and I ALWAYS clean under the bobbin case. I have never let my machine get that dirty -- I learned at my Mom's knee that if a machine is kept well cleaned and lubricated the machine will last forever.
#17
I have a little attachment that fits on my vacuum cleaner hose, it's small enough to fit in most crevices in my machine and does a great job. A thoroughly cleaned mascara brush works wonders, too! I have to say, I was VERY shocked to hear her say she sews 8-10 hours a day and only changes her needle when she spring cleans - does that mean she only changes her needle once a year?!?!?!?
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