Domestic Sewing Machines Maintenance : Do's And Dont's

Have you ever thought it? Despite having a surname 'machine,' your domestic sewing machine is rarely taken as machines. Thus we hardly pay that much attention to it, a 'machine' is really worth of. Thus in the absence of proper cleaning and care, it breaks down in the middle and leaves us infuriated. Definitely, it is not its fault at all.

Undoubtedly, you have got your 'sewing job' pending. Of course, there is no way other than to call a mechanic to fix everything. I wish you had done a crash course on how to maintain a domestic electric sewing machines. However, it is not a tedious job to look after your electric sewing machines, in general.

Definitely, there is no need to go to a training institute to learn how to take care of your sewing machines. Read out the following lines. These are certain dos and dont's which may tell you how to use your sewing machine so it never gives you a dodge midway.

Clear Away The Throat : Like your own throat, the cleaning of throat plate is always necessary. So the lint has to be wiped off every time you start and finish the sewing. Wipe off the dirt carefully using a brush. Ensure that the lint brush is not carrying moist, as it merely aggravates the problem. Also don't blow off the dirt using your mouth. However, using a vacuum nozzle of low power is more feasible. You can even use a dry cotton ball to clear the dirt hidden under the throat plate.

Keep The Body Clean : Though it is not related to the performance of your domestic sewing machines, the body of your machine must be kept clean. A dirty exterior of the machine becomes greasy when it comes in a direct contact of moist and oil. Use a dry piece of cloth to wipe the dirt. If some drops of machine oil has spilled on the body, use a bit of detergent to clean it.

Clean The Bobbin : Pull out the bobbin and brush off the dirt using the lint brush. Also use a vacuum cleaner with a nozzle to clean the hidden area where you place the bobbin. The dust and fibers found over there are more stubborn, so clean with proper attention.

Proper Oiling : Oiling once or twice in a month is necessary. Check out which are the specific oiling points in your electric sewing machines However, refrain from excessive oiling. A couple of drops is enough. Most importantly, the moment you hear a creak in your domestic sewing machine, it is the time to oil it.

Plug It Off : Always keep your machine unplugged when not in use. It keeps your machine safe from an inevitable. Also, whenever you happen to clean it, pull out the plug. Do the same when you oil your sewing machines.

Tighten It : A domestic sewing machine comes with a number of screws. So whenever you clean up your machine, try to keep a tab on them. Some of them might have lost or gone loose. First, tighten all the loose screws before they go missing and then replace the lost ones. You can get those from any consumer appliances store nearby.

Keep The Connection OK : Not having a proper and safe power connection to your machine may bring irreparable damage to you and your machine. Keep the wires safe from rats. Also keep watching your plug regularly and replace it as soon as you find that it is on the verge of breaking.

Service Circle : No matter how much careful you are about its proper cleaning, a domestic machine always needs a frequent servicing by a professional. So there is no harm if you get this done, once in a year.

Change It : Of course, I am not going to tell you to change the machine itself. However, you are needed to change the needle almost every month, if you are not a professional user of the machine. Amazingly, a processional does so twice or thrice daily. After a specific period of time, the needle tends to bend. So to prevent any potential damage, a change is better. Of Course, a change has come to your domestic sewing machine.