LindaJR

That machine must have nreathed a sigh of relief after being cleaned. I think she needs to clean every season, not just Spring. When I got my first computerized machine I cleaned it before every sewing session, not taking the plate off but at least cleaning where brush that came with machine could reach. I did not clean my regular machines that often. We learned how to clean our machines when I was in 7th grade (1952) Our teacher felt we should know how to treat our machine.

jcrow

Jenny must have to change her needle more than once a year. I don't sew near as much as she does and I have to change my needles frequently. I think she mis-spoke. She had to have. I don't think a needle could last that long.

seasaw2mch

I think she only did a half way job, with all the lint that was showing I'm sure there is a lot more down in the machine and like others have said the vacuum attachments are great for getting down in there and giving it a real good cleaning. I also agree that she should have removed the bobbin piece as well. Always dust bunnies under there.
As she said, "she only spring cleans" but with all the sewing that goes through a machine run 10 hours a day, someone else must be in charge of the regular cleanings.

debbieoh

Holy Cow!!! never seen that many dust bunnies

Rose_P

Gracious! That looks as if a mouse crawled in there and died! I am somewhat astounded because any machine I've ever used would start to act up, either breaking thread or skipping stitches or something any time it got linty - a lot less linty that this. What kind of machine is that?!!!

I think one problem here is that a screwdriver is needed to get into that area. On the machines I am accustomed to, there is much easier access, and of course the more bother it is, the longer a person might put off doing the necessary cleaning. That's just human nature.

brushandthimble

I clean my machines after finishing 2-3 bobbins. Depends on the machine, my BabyLock could be done after each bobbin.
I have had a few ladies recently who "clean" their machines and then ask me why it is not working correctly. Both have drop in bobbins and did know to take off the face plate and lift out the bobbin holder. The lint was so bad it had pushed the bobbin UP. A good cleaning and change of needle and all was well. As a thank you, one of the ladies gave me an OTT light, awesome, you can adjust the height of it.

joejoe31

wow lol I never knew nor seen that much bunnies before thanks for the video

Geri B

I did not see that video, but the certain death of a sewing machine is LINT. Be it a domestic or longarm.........with my dm, I clean it every other day when I am on a piecing marathon, using flannel, everyday, change that needle when I start to hear popping.....On my longarm I oil before each quilt is put up...that means every three days average and when working on a quilt, check and clean out that bobbin area every other row.....it is startling how much damage can be caused by a tiny piece of lint getting in the way of that needle/bobbin doing its job!!!!! Having a regular maintenance routine, is certainly better than spending hours down the road wondering what to do and how did that happen!!!

Helen S

Thanks for sharing! All I can say is SHAME on JENNY! lol Well...she did say SPRING cleaning!

I never let my machines get that way. I clean them every time I change the bobbin. I keep canned air handy and just blow out through all the openings and above the needle area. Works like a charm. IMHO, with prices the way they are these days our machines are an investment and need to be treated as such.

I keep a separate needle for paper piercing pattern copies, but don't change my needle unless I have an issue with it, such as bent, broken or just not piercing the fabric properly.

Wintersewer

Be careful, sometimes canned air can force dust even further into your machine. I would also worry about something besides air going into my machine.

I never let my machines get that way. I clean them every time I change the bobbin. I keep canned air handy and just blow out through all the openings and above the needle area. Works like a charm. IMHO, with prices the way they are these days our machines are an investment and need to be treated as such."