Sewing Machine Parts

Sewing Machine Parts   

Sewing can be a fun, creative and fulfilling hobby.  There are a few things you can do to make sure your sewing machine stays in tip top operating condition. Your machine was a big investment and it does not take much time or money to maintain it properly. With proper maintenance of the sewing machine parts your machine will have a long life. 

The place to begin when maintaining your sewing machine parts is the owner’s manual that came with the machine.  There should be recommended steps to prevent your machine from breaking down. It is important you review this  manual and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines.  

Lubricating Oil 

One periodic maintenance task for your sewing machine is to add oil. Oil keeps your sewing machine parts lubricated allowing the machine to perform properly. Additionally it prevents unnecessary wear and tear on your sewing machine parts. Unfortunately you cannot use any standard oil. You should use and easy to find clear oil specially designed for sewing machines. Using the correct oil will assure that you do not damage any of your sewing machines internal parts. Your machine manufacturers operating manual should have a section telling you exactly how to oil your machine. After oiling it is important that you run some stitches on a piece of scrap fabric to insure no excess oil drips out. You would hate to ruin an important project with leaking oil. 

Tighten Loose Screws 

When cleaning your machine it is necessary to ensure that all screws are tightened to the proper tension. Your manual should have information including diagrams showing just which screws to tighten. Most sewing machines come with a small accessory kit including a small screwdriver just the right size and length to reach all the screws on your machine. There are some screws that keep parts of the machine at proper tension. These are usually hex screws and should only be adjusted by a professional sewing machine repair person. 

Cleaning Your Sewing Machine 

Sewing unfortunately results in lots of lint. This lint when built up inside your machine can interfere with your sewing machine parts and cause unnecessary wear and tear and possibly damage. It is a good practice to clean your machine of lint periodically. You should receive a special brush or tool in your accessory kit specially designed to remove the lint that accumulates in all the cracks and crevices.  

Cover Your Sewing Machine 

One of the easiest ways to keep your sewing machine in tip top condition and avoid damage to sewing machine parts is to keep it covered. Add-on cover weather hard or soft can keep your machine clean and lint free. 

Professional Maintenance 

Unfortunately proper care of your sewing machine cannot replace the periodic professional maintenance that is required. Periodically your machine will require the attentions of a professional to oil internal parts you cannot reach and to correctly adjust the tension of the hex screws. 

With proper care and maintenance your sewing machine will give you many long years of trouble free enjoyment.