If you love to sew, your sewing machine is
probably among your most valuable assets. Like any appliance, your sewing
machine will work more reliably and will live longer if you take proper care of
it – here are some tips how to maintain your machine:
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Make sure that the machine is
not connected to the power supply – turning off the machine is not enough, you
need to unplug it before you start any maintenance work to prevent accidental
starts;
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Keeping the machine clean –
sewing machines accumulate lots of thread pieces, dust and lint that need to be
removed carefully each time when you finish using the machine. Use a small,
soft, nylon brush for the process and make sure you clean not only the
easy-to-access parts of the machine, but under the needle plate, in the bobbin
case as well as around the feed dog. If you find grime resulting from dust or
lint that has mixed with oil, remove that goo carefully with a toothpick or
some other pointed object;
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Deep cleaning – disassemble the
parts of the machine head and introduce cleaning liquid into the oil holes and
wherever you see dirt that needs to be dissolved. Clean the pedal and the
handwheel as well, then wipe everything dry with a soft, clean and dry cloth.
If the machine needs oiling, apply the lubricant carefully through the
designated holes, then assemble the machine and turn it on to check proper
functioning. If it is not sewing correctly, take your machine to a sewing machine repair Arvada center to remedy the problem.
