Sewing machine maintenance
A sewing machine that is cleaned and oiled regularly runs quietly and sews even stitches. You can do the maintenance yourself in a few minutes.
You will need
- Small brush (often supplied with the machine)
- Sewing machine oil
- Screwdriver
- New needles
- Soft cloth
- The machine's manual
Steps
Unplug the machine
Unplug the machine from the mains before maintenance.
Remove the needle and presser foot
Open the bobbin area
Brush away the lint
Oil as instructed
Change the needle
Reassemble and test
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