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This article was co-written by Andrea Beaulieu. Andrea Beaulieu is a tailor, fashion designer, and owner of MOORE, a boutique that sells streetwear (contemporary and neutral) as well as tailor-made products in Brooklyn, New York. Andrea has over 20 years of experience in fashion design and marketing, specializing in pattern making, draping and clothing development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in fashion design and trade promotion from North Carpina University in Greensboro.
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The sewing machine will work better if it is oiled and cleaned periodically. The machine will also run quieter. Most sewing machines need to be cleaned of lint and only accumulate in the machine after a period of operation and oiling. It is important that you use the correct sewing machine lubricant.
Steps
Preparing to oil the sewing machine
- Some manufacturers recommend cleaning the sewing machine after 10 hours of use. Clean the machine when you see lint starting to build up. Some older sewing machines have a mark where you need to oil. Others use pictures to guide where to oil.
- If you do not have the user manual, you can download it from the manufacturer’s website. If this doesn’t work, you should call the manufacturer and ask them to provide it. Usually you will have to provide the model name, model, and serial number. You can also ask your local sales agent for assistance. [1] X Research Source
- Some sewing machines do not need oiling because they have a self-lubricating function. This type of sewing machine still needs maintenance, but if the manufacturer says it doesn’t need to be oiled, don’t do it.
- Oil each small position. You should remove the small parts of the machine to oil it. See the drawings in the manual so you understand the function and name of each part.
- Do not oil the needle, bobbin, presser foot or throat plate as it will stain the fabric.
- Remove the parts according to the instructions in the manual. You should follow the procedure for cleaning each part, sweeping with a brush and lubricating each area.
- After cleaning each part of the sewing machine, you should reassemble it and move on to another part. Remember to change the needle regularly during use. You should probably change the needle for each new project.
- Remove all machine parts that may interfere with a thorough cleaning. For example, remove thread, boat, throat plate, and presser foot.
- Remove the moonplate. If the sewing machine has a boat holder, you need to remove it because lint accumulates here. Remove the needle for safety reasons.
Cleaning the sewing machine
- To remove stubborn lint that has accumulated, you can use tweezers to pry them out. You must clean the sewing machine completely before oiling.
- Use a soft cloth to wipe away lint or dirt in the dock. Some people even use an eyeshadow brush or a pipe cleaner to clean the dock.
- The problem with compressed air is that it can blow lint deeper into the machine. To prevent this, you should hold the nozzle at least 10cm away from the part to be cleaned, and spray the air into the machine at a certain angle so that the lint is blown out instead of into the machine.
- Use compressed air to clean the boat and the boating area. This is where the bobbin provides only for the machine. The dust particles will be blown out by the air. [2] X Research Source You also use compressed air to clean the boat.
- Clean below the moonplate. You will have to remove the screws on the platen. After removing the platen, you will see dust inside. Use compressed air to spray the area. Clean other parts according to the instructions in the sewing machine manual.
Oiling the sewing machine
- Your sewing machine may come with a bottle of oil when you buy it from the store.
- You can buy sewing machine oil at sewing and fabric stores. Remember that you cannot use any oil other than the one recommended in the manual.
- Household oil or WD-40 oil is not suitable for sewing machines. Sewing machine oil has a different consistency than car oil. It is more transparent and lighter in color. [3] X Research Sources
- In general, you will put a few drops of oil in the boat holder. [4] X Research Sources
- Most sewing machines require lubrication at the bobbin case (which is the rotating part inside the bobbin die). Usually you have to put oil on the cog bridge. It’s a silver ring that holds the dock for the boat. The sewing machine will work better and quieter if you put oil here because these two parts rub against each other.
- You must also put a drop of oil on the outer ring of the boat holder. This is where the slide is along the cog bridge. [5] X Research Sources
- If you accidentally drip too much oil, you can run the machine through a muslin cloth, then wipe the outside of the machine. Use a damp cloth soaked in soapy water. Let the towel sit there for a while to absorb the oil. Repeat if needed. You may have to do this step a few times over the next few days so that there is no excess oil left on the machine.
- Check the sewing machine. Before starting a new sewing project, it’s a good idea to sew a few stitches on a piece of scrap fabric to see if there’s any excess oil left. Install the platen back to its original position.
- Clean the trick table. Remove the bobbin and use the broom to clean the area. Remove the boat and pull the arms holding the hook outwards. Remove the hook and hook cover, and then wipe it clean with a soft cloth.
- Apply 1-2 drops of lubricating oil to the positions according to the instruction manual. Rotate the flywheel until the cog bridge is on the left side. Reattach the hook. Replace the hook cover, and pull the two hook-retaining arms back to their original position. Reassemble the boat, bobbin, and moonplate.
Advice
- Vacuum cleaners with small nozzles can be used to clean lint.
- You should not blow lint out of the machine with your mouth because the breath contains moisture.
- Shine a flashlight in places where you can’t see it clearly.
Things you need
- Sewing machine lubricating oil
- Soft cloth towels
- Newspapers
- Tweezers
- Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
- Hard-bristled broom
This article was co-written by Andrea Beaulieu. Andrea Beaulieu is a tailor, fashion designer, and owner of MOORE, a boutique that sells streetwear (contemporary and neutral) as well as tailor-made products in Brooklyn, New York. Andrea has over 20 years of experience in fashion design and marketing, specializing in pattern making, draping and clothing development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in fashion design and trade promotion from North Carpina University in Greensboro.
This article has been viewed 5,921 times.
The sewing machine will work better if it is oiled and cleaned periodically. The machine will also run quieter. Most sewing machines need to be cleaned of lint and only accumulate in the machine after a period of operation and oiling. It is important that you use the correct sewing machine lubricant.
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