I like to start with my mini vacuum. The flexible tip on the vacuum can reach most of the tight spots. If so, it will show you the right spots. This electronic sewing machine and most electronic ones does not require oil. Since I sew a lot with cotton thread, I try to follow these cleaning steps about every 2 weeks. How often do you clean your machine? Do you follow these steps? Let us know in the comments. Disclosure: some of my posts contain affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of those links I may receive a small commission, so thank you for supporting SewCanShe when you shop!
All of the opinions are my own and I only suggest products that I actually use. I go through this procedure when I change the bobbin. Everything but the vacuuming.
Take a piece of fabric muslin is good to use to absorb any additional oil on the body of your machine. You don't want any oil to get on your next project! Then, install back on the throat plate and your sewing machine is now ready to use again. You may want to take a dust cloth and wipe down the entire body of the machine, brushing along the thread path.
Plug your machine back in and use a scrap of fabric to do a few test seams before starting on your next sewing project. Here's our last tip: The best thing to do to prevent dust and debris build-up in your sewing machine is to cover it when it's not in use!
Your machine may come with a cover already, but you can also make your own. And voila, you're ready for your next project! Might we suggest a denim tech case:. Reassemble the race if you took it apart. If your machine has a side cover, open that to clean out the thread path. This will clean out the tension disks. Another popular method to clean the tension discs is to raise your presser foot to disengage the discs, then run a length of thick cotton thread or dental floss back and forth through the thread channel a few times.
Clean the exterior of the machine with a soft cloth. Plug in your machine and turn it on. Try running it without the needle , needle plate, presser foot, bobbin , and bobbin case for just a few seconds to be sure it is working smoothly. Turn off the machine once again. Replace the bobbin case carefully lining up the case as directed in your manual , bobbin , needle plate, and presser foot.
Insert a new needle. Be sure the flat side is facing correctly. Refer to your manual. Other good maintenance practices It takes only a few extra minutes to keep your machine running like a champ.
Dust, lint and pet hair quickly work their way into a machine that is left uncovered. Protect your machine between sewing projects by covering it or putting it inside a sewing cabinet or machine case. Brush lint and dust from around the machine area each time it is used.
Change needles often. A bent or dull needle will not only damage your fabric, but your machine as well. Be sure your hands are clean before using your sewing machine. A little peanut butter can make a big mess of your fabric and your machine. Have an authorized dealer do basic maintenance on your machine at least every two years, including cleaning, oiling, adjusting tension and a general test of working parts.
Also have them stitch out a straight and zigzag seam to confirm tension. Notify of. Newest Oldest Most Voted. Inline Feedbacks. Is it okay to use coconut oil Is it okay to use coconut oil to grease the parts. Liz Johnson. So make sure to always remove the electrical cord completely before you start. We also want to make sure we know exactly how to put the machine back together after cleaning it. Look inside your accessory tray to find the brush.
It would probably look something like this:. The brush at the bottom is really great because it can be bent in order to reach all areas of the machine. You also want to find the screwdriver that came with the machine. If you want to read more about these items you can check out this post about all the parts of the sewing machine. Before you start cleaning your machine you should always check the manual.
Some machines work differently than others and there might be special precautions you need to take with your specific brand or model. The manual will definitely have a section about cleaning your machine. Make sure to read it. Otherwise, you might end up opening parts of the machine that you are not supposed to.
We never want to completely disassemble our machine, we only want to open, clean, and lubricate the parts we are supposed to clean. In this case, the manual might tell you only to clean the area around the bobbin case and to dust off the exterior of the machine once in a while. The older models and most mechanic models are easier and more simple to clean. TIP: If you have lost your manual you should try to look it up online. Most manuals can be found as PDF files online. Ask your supplier if you are working on a professional or industrial model.
We will take it one step at a time and explain exactly what you need to do for step. We want to get the machine a good clean on the outside before we start working our way into the machine.
We do this to make sure we remove all the lint, dirt, hair, and dust we can before we open the machine to access the moving parts. With some machines, you might be able to remove the left part of the top cover. This is done in order to be able to access the area around the take-up lever and the tension discs. In that case, you can use a piece of fabric and drive it up and down inside the take-up lever channel as well as the channel next to it around the tension discs. These two channels are often quite dirty because the upper thread is constantly running inside these two channels.
You will want to set your tension discs to zero before you start doing this. By doing so you can get the piece of fabric in between the discs to give them a good clean. Move your take-up lever to the top position to be able to access the area.
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