cleaned my old sewing machine myself
#1
When my husband packed the car in the fall for our ride to Florida where we spend the winter he mistakenly packed my old sewing machine that I had put aside to give to our son. The other day I pulled it out and decided to have a look. It is a Kenmore over 30 yrs old. Back then I was very intimidated by a sewing machine, as I was new to sewing. I read through the book and realized I could open the whole machine and clean and oil it. I was very proud of myself and it still works great. All set for my son now. 30 yrs ago I don't think I ever cleaned it, in fact I didn't like this machine much at all and stopped sewing in the late 80's. I didn't understand things, like tension and pressure feet and cleaning. 5 yrs ago I bought a new computerized machine to start sewing again and with the age of computers I now know so much more about sewing and machines. I'm not at all intimidated now, although I would never think of opening up the new machine except to clean under the needle plate and bobbin area.
#7
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Mesquite TX
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When I first started quilting, I took a class from a sewing machine repair man on machine maintanence. His classes were always packed. He was great and you can bet we all called him first when our machine h;ad a problem. Sadly he died a few years ago. We all miss him.
Maybe you could suggest to your LQS that they offer this class.
Maybe you could suggest to your LQS that they offer this class.
#8
I am currently quilting on a Baby Lock Quilter's Professional - the closest I could find to an old mechanical machine like I had when growing up (an old Singer). I have learned how to dis-assemble, clean/oil, and re-assemble it after every quilt. It is worth the learning experience as it has been sewing like a champ for the past few years and several years later...
#9
Originally Posted by littlehud
I am amazed. I wouldn't know where to start. Maybe you could give me lessons.
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