Sticky stuff on sewing machine
#1
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I am looking for some help getting the adhesive from a Collins Seam guide off of my sewing machine. The package even says that it can be moved, with "no sticky residue" - untrue!
When I tried to remove it in order to change the bobbin, it pulled the cover of the bobbin case right off with it. It left behind a lot of white, thick sticky stuff, does anyone know how to get this off? It is on the plastic (bobbin case cover) and metal part.
ALso - I wouldn't use it again, and wondered if the other seam guides were more reliable.
Thanks, everyone, in advance.
Lorli
When I tried to remove it in order to change the bobbin, it pulled the cover of the bobbin case right off with it. It left behind a lot of white, thick sticky stuff, does anyone know how to get this off? It is on the plastic (bobbin case cover) and metal part.
ALso - I wouldn't use it again, and wondered if the other seam guides were more reliable.
Thanks, everyone, in advance.
Lorli
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I would try your sewing machine oil on the residue after you've removed as much of the "sticky stuff" as possible. Apply the oil and let it soak in if you need to (works really well on old stickers and tape residue as well). You might need to use something like an old credit card to scrape up the adhesive. Work in small areas at a time otherwise you'll just get a mess.
If you had sticky stuff on anything other than your sewing machine, I'd tell you to use plain old cooking oil. It is an old trick (like peanut butter for gum in the hair) but it works.
If you had sticky stuff on anything other than your sewing machine, I'd tell you to use plain old cooking oil. It is an old trick (like peanut butter for gum in the hair) but it works.
#9
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There is a product called Lift Off that removes sticker residue very easily. It is safe to use on plastic and metal and I removed moleskin from a vintage machine which had been used as a seam guide and was very old and very sticky.
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