Information on Sewing Machine Maintenance
Sewing machines are mechanical devices and must be maintained just like other machinery. Sewing machine maintenance includes lubrication of moving parts, an inspection of the internal workings for broken or worn parts and re-adjustment if necessary.
Some sewing machine manufacturers recommend oiling a sewing machine every 20 hours of use, so this should be taken into consideration when purchasing a sewing machine. Machines that have not been cleaned properly or maintained regularly tend to produce poor quality work with difficulty in handling the fabric becoming an issue especially with heavier weight fabrics such as denim.
Sewing machines should also have their foot pedal mechanism checked occasionally to ensure it is free from obstruction and operates smoothly (if required they can be easily dismantled by following the user manual).
Sewing machines are usually outfitted with a one-year warranty and with proper maintenance you should extend the life of your sewing machine.
Cleaning of Sewing Machine Sewer Hopper
Area Sewing machines come in many different varieties but have some common areas of cleaning. Sewing machine sewer hoppers, also known as bobbin cases or bobbins, need to be cleaned periodically so that the thread can travel smoothly into and out of the machine and onto the needle plate or presser foot (which hold it firmly in place), without any issues.
Sewers who use oil based lubricants for oiling their machines especially will find threads sticking in this area due to being slightly oily/greasy and not easily cleared away by normal washing and rinsing. Sewing machine sewer hoppers can be easily cleaned, simply by taking out the bobbin case, using a plastic or wooden tool to push any threads that may stick in the area back into the bobbin case and then reinsert it and put on the cover. This process should be repeated until no more threads are stuck in this area of the sewing machine.
It’s better not to use hot water when cleaning your Sewer Hopper as this could cause damage to other parts of your Sewing Machine such as plastic or rubber parts which tend to soften with high temperatures.
Cleaning Sewing Machine Sewer Hopper – video
Other areas of the sewing machine such as the feed dog area are also susceptible to getting clogged with thread and lint that can cause problems while sewing, so it is important to clean these areas too .
Sewing machines with removable feed dogs are easier to clean that those which do not have removable feed dogs as these parts can be taken out and cleaned separately.
Sewing machine needles also need to be checked for wear of breakage regularly, especially if sewing thick fabrics or multiple layers as they will get worn down faster than normal.
Lower Sewing Machine Maintenance Tips
Sewing machine maintenance includes lubrication of moving parts, inspection of the internal workings for broken or worn parts and re-adjustment if necessary. Some sewing machine manufacturers recommend oiling a sewing machine every 20 hours of use, so this should be taken into consideration when purchasing a sewing machine.
Machines that have not been cleaned properly or maintained regularly tend to produce poor quality work with difficulty in handling the fabric becoming an issue especially with heavier weight fabrics such as denim.
Sewing machines should also have their foot pedal mechanism checked occasionally to ensure it is free from obstruction and operates smoothly (if required they can be easily dismantled by following the user manual).
Sewing machines are usually outfitted with a one-year warranty and with proper maintenance you should extend the life of your sewing machine.
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Sew the Wild fabric sewing machine frames are made from durable hardwood and hold industrial Velcro which keeps fabric stable while it is being sewn. These quality sewing frame stands can easily be assembled in a matter of minutes without tools, just using your hands. This product has been made with attention to detail, providing optimum stability and durability at an economically reasonable price. It combines versatility with simplicity