http://craftnectar.com/2009/03/09/spring-cleaning-for-your-sewing-machine/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:14:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://craftnectar.com/2009/03/09/spring-cleaning-for-your-sewing-machine/#comment-2274 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:48:18 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=326#comment-2274 I have cleaned my sewing machines at least once a year for many years. It takes time but well worth the effort

]]> http://craftnectar.com/2009/03/09/spring-cleaning-for-your-sewing-machine/#comment-1199 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:00:17 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=326#comment-1199 Mom’s Smart Daughter is completely right about using something wooden (or another non-scratch) material to clean it up. I’ve scratched far too many things by using pins and needles on them, even if they were only hairline scratches. It’s worth spending a little longer to do it without causing any cosmetic damage.

]]> http://craftnectar.com/2009/03/09/spring-cleaning-for-your-sewing-machine/#comment-464 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:59:12 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=326#comment-464 Thanks so much for this advice!!! I’ve been wanting to oil my sewing machine, but did not know how to do it… with these great photos i can finally clean my machine!

]]> http://craftnectar.com/2009/03/09/spring-cleaning-for-your-sewing-machine/#comment-370 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:10:52 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=326#comment-370 This is a wonderful tutorial. Thank you. I sew almost every day. And I know so little of maintenance. I especially appreciate the photos.

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]]> http://craftnectar.com/2009/03/09/spring-cleaning-for-your-sewing-machine/#comment-176 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:05:58 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=326#comment-176 Glad I read this, because I found at least two things I would have screwed up! Excellent tutorial…I like having lots of pics to guide me.

]]> http://craftnectar.com/2009/03/09/spring-cleaning-for-your-sewing-machine/#comment-175 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:04:42 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=326#comment-175 [...] Craft Nectar has posted a SUPER Spring (or anytime) cleaning tutorial for your sewing machine. They did their research, and have a LOT of pictures. For one thing, I didn’t know machine oil came in different types (I’m happy if I can get the right stuff in my CAR for gosh sakes). Craft Nectar covers that and more. Like Don’t Use Compressed Air! (Fortunately, I read this first!) [...]

]]> http://craftnectar.com/2009/03/09/spring-cleaning-for-your-sewing-machine/#comment-168 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:48:05 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=326#comment-168 I so all you showed. HOWEVER, rather than use a pin to clean the race (the small track in the bobbin area) I use a small shish-ka-bob stick. A pin can scratch the area and the wooden stick cannot do. I also use this smae kind of stick for a guidence tool. My fingers don’t get pierced by a needle and if the needle hits the small pliable stick, we don’t have the damage that could happen if the needle hit a metal guide. Please, people, always wear your glasses or safety glasses while sewing. And if you hear grinding noises , it is probably your bobbin area pleading to be cleaned out!

]]> http://craftnectar.com/2009/03/09/spring-cleaning-for-your-sewing-machine/#comment-163 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:32:53 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=326#comment-163 [...] Spring cleaning for your sewing machine | craft nectar [...]

]]> http://craftnectar.com/2009/03/09/spring-cleaning-for-your-sewing-machine/#comment-162 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:05:56 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=326#comment-162 [...] Weeks at Craft Nectar posted an awesome illustrated tutorial for cleaning your sewing machine [...]

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