tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post3851067772681282659..comments2024-03-28T12:38:11.577-04:00Comments on Sew Many Ways...: Sew, Sew Saturday...How To Clean Your Sewing MachineKaren from Sew Many Ways...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05258367030113873230noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-33462613275684342042013-09-28T02:32:45.663-04:002013-09-28T02:32:45.663-04:00I touch really precise version these articles I st...I touch really precise version these articles I stingy there are writers that can create moral stuff.<br /><a href="http://briketter.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow">briketter</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461498324199582860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-40804939609788248272013-09-24T06:48:04.717-04:002013-09-24T06:48:04.717-04:00Your site is very informative and your articles ar...Your site is very informative and your articles are wonderful.<br /><a href="http://carpetcleaninginlondon.info/" rel="nofollow">Carpet Cleaning</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461498324199582860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-83161481492735392742013-09-06T16:42:24.441-04:002013-09-06T16:42:24.441-04:00LOL That story made me laugh. I loved that.
Thank...LOL That story made me laugh. I loved that.<br /><br />Thanks for the cleaning tutorial! Very appreciated. I'm kind of a new sewer still & knew mine had to be ready for cleaning, but was scared to really get in there (afraid of messing something up). I get on Pinterest a minute ago and here's your tutorial. Hmm... Think that's a sign! Lol. Thank you. It was really helpful to me. I'll be getting my little brush out in a few minutes. :)Admin1https://www.blogger.com/profile/11790061609334951557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-66202324776415267112013-04-15T06:39:04.100-04:002013-04-15T06:39:04.100-04:00Nice post having good information about Road sweep...Nice post having good information about <a href="http://www.forbesprocts.com/sweepers-walk-behind/" rel="nofollow">Road sweeper machine</a> and <a href="http://www.forbesprocts.com/forbes_pro-facility-solution/eqip_product_category.php" rel="nofollow">Cleaning machines</a>.<br />. Thanks for sharing this post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07433162577659884291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-88273606452971678022013-04-05T01:52:45.677-04:002013-04-05T01:52:45.677-04:00Very nice and helpful information has been given i...Very nice and helpful information has been given in this post. I like the way you explain the things. Keep posting. Thanks!<br /><a href="http://www.janomeflyer.ca/" rel="nofollow">Sewing Machines</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12662924012711955983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-17241010171859198612013-01-15T14:27:56.148-05:002013-01-15T14:27:56.148-05:00Karen tienes un blog muy util, esta limpieza esta ...Karen tienes un blog muy util, esta limpieza esta muy bien explicada, pero yo la hago pocas veces y con susto de no saber poner las piezas, gracias por enseñarnos todo lo que sabes. Besos.anaalbimorenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13155960503226204400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-43324659385405852372012-08-13T00:11:34.143-04:002012-08-13T00:11:34.143-04:00Thank you for sharing this (and the reminder)! I ...Thank you for sharing this (and the reminder)! I just got a new machine and definitely will need to remember to clean it.being mom{me}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18152608731586439965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-60861906846008269432012-08-12T23:18:40.614-04:002012-08-12T23:18:40.614-04:00My Bernina technician also says to clear out any l...My Bernina technician also says to clear out any lint or threads in the groove of the bobbin case base. To do that, run an old sewing machine needle along that edge. I also use spray air to remove any teeny bits I might have missed with my brush. To remember to oil your machine, just do so every time you fill a bobbin. That's what I do!FlourishingPalmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191140553844000267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-28030435616345037662012-08-12T06:44:09.720-04:002012-08-12T06:44:09.720-04:00Last year for Christmas my sister and I cleaned my...Last year for Christmas my sister and I cleaned my Mom's 1948 Singer Featherweight. She had never cleaned the feed dogs or looked under or inside. It was gross. For maintenance my mom merely squirted ONE drop of oil in every hole. We cleaned up lint and dried on oil, then we oiled everything that moved. Once we were done Mom said it ran like it did when she got it new. Then she said she wouldn't have bought a new machine if she knew it ran like that. Mom sewed EVERYTHING on that little Featherweight - EVERYTHING.She made her wedding dress out of a silk parachute, she sewed everybody's clothes, all curtains, re-upholstered the couch and a few chairs, patched tents, you name it.<br /> <br />I buy and sell old sewing machines. A lot of the time I'll buy a machine and it will have the felt caked on. Some times I wonder if that isn't why they got rid of the machine - they didn't know how to clean it. I'll get it clean and it runs as good as new. I change the needle when it hits something it should not hit, if it makes noise, if it seems dull, some times I just change it if has been a while.copperheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037011110543753301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-1808957898669831602012-08-12T03:06:44.560-04:002012-08-12T03:06:44.560-04:00I want the others to know that I am not the Karen ...I want the others to know that I am not the Karen of this blog, I am Karen from Alabama....just so it's not confusing.<br />Barbara below asked about changing the needle....we are taught to change the needle after 5 hours of sewing or if the needle gets a burr on it or we encounter problems with our stitching. The other thing that our friend told us was that this is not necessary (every 5 hours), we have been told that by the sewing machine industry. She shared with us how she had 3 machine repairman hired full time before all her factory machines were changed to only use the embroidery needles. Because the sewing machines performed so much better with these, she was able to drop two of those repairman. I have heard this from other quilting teachers as well, that you only need to replace your needles, if they are burred or you begin having problems with your stitches. Don't sew over pins so that your needle is occasionally nicking those pins, as that will eventually hurt your sewing stitches. I would use a different needle for delicate heirloom sewing.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393418911540020339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-84998095083718656672012-08-11T21:08:46.008-04:002012-08-11T21:08:46.008-04:00I heard about dipping the thread in oil also. I ...I heard about dipping the thread in oil also. I have a Juki that loves a good oiling. They recommend cleaning after every bobbin change, and I do try to follow that.... But I have no idea how often we are supposed to change the needle... Ladies??Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18057090896176088113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-40741009301232790402012-08-11T20:14:40.194-04:002012-08-11T20:14:40.194-04:00Oh, don't you just love your Bernina?!! It is ...Oh, don't you just love your Bernina?!! It is so important to keep the cleaning and oiling on a regular basis. I can usually tell by the sound it makes as I sew when it's time to do a little housekeeping. <br />Thank you for sharing this most helpful tutorial and reminder.<br />Blessings and happy sewing, my friend!<br />CarolynnChenille Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02431398899341721439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-37783204683826625372012-08-11T17:11:15.246-04:002012-08-11T17:11:15.246-04:00They showed me how to do this when I got my Bernin...They showed me how to do this when I got my Bernina, so I try to do it occasionally. =) Great reminder too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-65035783428311758372012-08-11T16:16:34.611-04:002012-08-11T16:16:34.611-04:00Great post, Karen! This is the way I clean my Bern...Great post, Karen! This is the way I clean my Bernina 1260 also, and try to do it with each new bobbin. The dealer showed me to just put a drop of oil on my little finger and run it around the hook casing. I've been sewing on this machine for so long now, I can actually here the difference when it needs cleaning!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088184404975474861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-44507363021751553052012-08-11T12:58:10.098-04:002012-08-11T12:58:10.098-04:00Thanks for a great post! I have tried to ask deal...Thanks for a great post! I have tried to ask dealers about cleaning and oiling my machine, and they always told me their technicians could tell me but they didn't know. This is perfect!Sharon Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306529969593583312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-3487407685365717672012-08-11T12:55:33.899-04:002012-08-11T12:55:33.899-04:00I try to keep my Bernina 820 cleaned too. Recently...I try to keep my Bernina 820 cleaned too. Recently they went through the whole thing. The same for my Pfaff. I had a broken part so my husband cleaned and fixed all of it. I have a old Singer 221 that I bought and never used it. Now that is going to be a winter project for my husband. There are so many oil places according to the little book. I'm looking forward to sewing on it someday. Thanks for all the reminders. Your humor really adds to your blog.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241473395869677237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-26531174299546844982012-08-11T12:55:06.966-04:002012-08-11T12:55:06.966-04:00Hey Karen, Thanks for the reminder. Just wanted to...Hey Karen, Thanks for the reminder. Just wanted to let you know there's a vacuum attachment that I think is used mostly for electronics. It makes your regular sized hose tiny enough to get lint out of the small places in your machine and has different brushes and sizes. I got mine at Harbor Frieght for about 6 bucks. Thanks for all your helpful hints- I always look forward to your blog!amyrdhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13455619704722918703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-39073989455108782682012-08-11T11:26:03.962-04:002012-08-11T11:26:03.962-04:00Thank you so much for sharing this. I don't se...Thank you so much for sharing this. I don't sew much and I didn't really think about cleaning my machine. I should probably get on it! :)Laura's Crafty Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10937486414150288071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-73956957273495119332012-08-11T11:10:53.748-04:002012-08-11T11:10:53.748-04:00Just do it every time you take a new needle!Just do it every time you take a new needle!Maria Harritshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16615549365203596943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-51482277026681128442012-08-11T10:37:42.876-04:002012-08-11T10:37:42.876-04:00Thanks for the reminder! :D I get focused on fini...Thanks for the reminder! :D I get focused on finishing a project and forget that large projects last longer than my undercasing wants to go between cleanings.Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424861624240818479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-56204701251549059142012-08-11T10:36:47.865-04:002012-08-11T10:36:47.865-04:00It does! Great post.It does! Great post.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201021696156401734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-38586682033564634222012-08-11T10:35:25.525-04:002012-08-11T10:35:25.525-04:00hehe That's cute. :)hehe That's cute. :)Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424861624240818479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-75098983945825127262012-08-11T10:27:24.165-04:002012-08-11T10:27:24.165-04:00Hi Karen!
Thanks for the post! Great pics! Suc...Hi Karen! <br />Thanks for the post! Great pics! Such a necessary part of sewing! Amazing how fast it gets "fuzzy!"<br />(Removed my comment b/c of typos! hehe)<br />Katherinethepecanladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03866033244273408401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-71282282021926998902012-08-11T10:20:23.180-04:002012-08-11T10:20:23.180-04:00This is the best blog entry ever! I never have (af...This is the best blog entry ever! I never have (after 40 years of sewing) read my machine book on how to clean my machine. I just did it the way they showed me when I bought my latest machine. They totally left out the part about cleaning the hook! Thanks for sharing this! You are awesome!<br /><br />Cheery wave from<br />Bev<br /><br />http://44thstreetfabric.blogspot.comBevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11067702704778201176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-4034687998899079472012-08-11T10:15:12.268-04:002012-08-11T10:15:12.268-04:00I laughed when I read Doreen's reply. When I ...I laughed when I read Doreen's reply. When I first started to sew, I had a simple straight/ zig zag machine. I asked my mom if I could borrow her machine, a Singer 401 with the drop-in cams for decorative stitches, as I was sewing a baby layette. My dad bought the machine for my mom back in the very early '60's and my mom was not a sewist! She made a few flannel nightgowns but that was about it. When I was done using the machine, I changed the needle, cleaned it and removed mom's 'felt' pad (see Doreen's post). When I returned the machine and told my mom I had cleaned it and replaced the needle, she asked me "did you break the needle?" I told her no, but I did not want to return the machine with a dull needle. She looked at me and said, "well that's the second needle the machine's ever had and I've never oiled it"..... The machine was over 20 years old! To this day, I am still pretty meticulous about maintaining my machines (I have a 'few')Katie M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09538545754383438552noreply@blogger.com