Sewing machine maintenance is just as important as your sewing skills; daily maintenance will prevent costs of up to one hundred dollars. It is important to know how to care for your specific sewing machine- it will save many headaches. Having a proper working machine will make sewing relaxing and easy.
The plating on the needle will soon wear down and cause it to become dull. A bad needle can ruin the motor in your sewing machine. How do you know when you need to change your needle?
When it….
skips stitches
creates crooked stitches
creates holes or tears in your fabric
makes an odd noise that sounds like a pop which indicates it is having trouble going through the fabric because the tip is worn down
Your machine won’t stay threaded
The changing of the needle is specific to each sewing machine.
Basic Maintenance:
Clean it regularly
Always cover it after every use
Do not sew things that are too thick that your machine can not handle
Your machine will come with a few tools to help take care of it
Clean your bobbin area regularly