How to Clean and De-Fluff Your Sewing Machine
Image credit: Evelyn Wood via YouTube
Maintaining your sewing machine in good condition is very important and contributes to the performance of your machine itself. You should regularly clean them for a smooth sewing experience and to ensure that they don’t get broken more frequently.
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Cleaning and de-fluffing your sewing machine is easier than you think, you don’t need to call up a professional because you can do it yourself even if it’s your first time. Learn how in this video tutorial by Evelyn Wood on YouTube and make sure to refer and read your manual first before you start working on your machine.
Materials Needed for Cleaning a Sewing Machine:
- Screwdriver or flat screw
- Small cleaning brush
- Vacuum, optional
How to Clean & De-Fluff a Sewing Machine:
Step 1
First, turn off or completely unplug your machine, then remove the top plastic plate, and take out the bobbin. Next, remove the metal plate, then make sure to take out the needle and presser foot as well, and take a picture so you know exactly where to put the piece back later. Take out the shuttle, then use a little brush, and get into every single nook and cranny to clean them out. You can also a vacuum to remove the dirt and collect fluff easier.
Step 2
If your machine requires oiling, then this is the next step that you need to do, but some machines shouldn’t be oiled at all. You can refer to your manual for specific instructions, but if you don’t have one, you can type your sewing machine model into Google, and you might get a copy online.
*All these amazing images are thanks to Evelyn Wood via YouTube. Do visit her channel to see more videos like this!
How to Clean and De-Fluff Your Sewing Machine
