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alleyoop1 12-26-2010 05:18 AM


Originally Posted by Prism99
I vacuum out my machine with a regular hose. I just tape a straw to the end of the crevice attachment, taping around to close off the opening around the straw. The straw fits in everywhere.

What a great idea! I have a small vacuum but it doesn't get into all the crevices. I'll try this.

NYNonny5 12-26-2010 05:20 AM

My hubby works in a vacuum store...get a micro tool set at any vacuum store or online. It will attatch to your vacuum cleaner's hose. good luck!
Suzy

duckydo 12-26-2010 05:36 AM

There is an attachment that you can put on your vacuum hose that you can use for to vacuum out all the lint, I think I got mine years ago at Clotilde. If she does not have them I would google it.... maybe sewing machine vacuum attchment or something to that effect

duckydo 12-26-2010 05:37 AM

that is a great idea

Moon Holiday 12-26-2010 05:38 AM

Clotilde carries the attachments for vacs. I use mine all the time.
And Clotilde has the best price of all the sewing machine cleaning attachments. Check it out:
http://www.clotilde.com/list.html?cr...ment&x=14&y=10

duckydo 12-26-2010 05:39 AM

I checked Clotilde.com and they have the vaccum attachment for $9.98, check it out

Moon Holiday 12-26-2010 05:47 AM


Originally Posted by duckydo
I checked Clotilde.com and they have the vaccum attachment for $9.98, check it out

Actually they're on sale for $8.48.

duckydo 12-26-2010 06:02 AM

woo hoo!

eaglebeak1960 12-26-2010 06:06 AM

Buy a can of compressed air I use it and it works I have a very clean machine after I use it.

Make sure to hold the can as upright as u can there is some mosture at the bottom of it.

Happy Holidays


Originally Posted by retired2pa
I've tried using my dust buster to clean out the lint that accumulated from sewing rag quilts, flannel and fleece, but the attachment isn't small enough to get in to suck out the lint.

Is there such a thing as a vacuum cleaner for sewing machines??? If not, what can I use?


duckydo 12-26-2010 06:09 AM

You have to be careful using canned air on some of your machines, if you get moisture it there it could cause you some problems,,,, I know lots of folks clean with canned air, I am just saying be careful with the moisture


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