lizzy

I used school glue to finish my binding and it wasn't straight. So, I wet it, straighted it, pressed it, and then sewed it again. The problem is the glue was still not dry and now it is all over my needle, the machine stitch is really messed up and i don't know where to start cleaning it. I did clean several needles and and ran them through a folded scrap of fabric and did get some small bits of glue but now I am at the point to try to clean where ever that residue of glue might be lurking. Any suggestions!. Any websites to recommend.Thanks to anyone who has any ideas to aid this depressed quilter!

Onebyone

Use a cotton swab or paint brush and swab the bobbin area and needle shaft with water. I would take out the bobbin case and wash it. I don't think the glue would go anywhere but the needle holder and bobbin area. If you took your machine in for this reason they won't do anything but clean it and you can do that.

Tartan

I would put a little machine oil on a paper towel or QTip and clean the needle, stitch plate etc. the glue is water solvable but I would be more comfortable clearning with machine oil on metal parts.

ManiacQuilter2

This is the reason why I haven't had the nerve to try glue with quilting. I would be worried about using any water. I like Tartan suggestion of using oil. Take as much apart that you can and make sure you have cleans anywhere that the needle has gone.

Onebyone

I don't think the glue will dissolve in oil, you may be able to wipe it off using oil. I wash my Bernina bobbin case with mild soap and water when it gets all oily dusty. Let it dry and it's good as new. Techs use a solvent to clean the metal parts so alcohol will work and evaporate fast.

caspharm

What about wiping it down with Goo Gone? Put it on a Q-tip or piece of cotton cloth. In fact, I found a recipe for a homemade Goo Gone on diy (http://www.diyncrafts.com/1515/home/...r-own-goo-gone).

soniboo

Oh my goodness Lizzy, sorry you're having such a problem. I don't know how to help with this but have you tried using a glue stick rather than school glue? The Lapel Glue Stick from MSQC is my favorite & it's temporary but I've also used the Dritz Fabric Glue Stick & it works well, too. I've never had a problem with glue on my needle or anywhere else & I love them for when I don't want to use pins or clips.

lizzy

Thank you all for your suggestions to remove the glue from parts of my machine. I finally remembered I had some 'go be gone' and that worked. I also put some on the thread that was going to go through the machine. The only thing I hadn't thought of was to wash the bobbin case and I will do that today. it is sewing well now. Thanks again. Liz

tessagin

I have a large container of Goo B Gone. I use a lot of it. People ask me why I have 2 large bottles. Isn't obvious? I'm a slob with glue and any other adhesive. When I apply glue onto anything anymore, I use an appropriate sized paint brush. When finished, I soak the brush in GBG then wash in Dawn. Works for me.

Onebyone

I like UnDo better then Goo Be Gone. It evaporates fast and won't leave any residue. It's save to use on old pictures so it's safe for most anything.