I got it for Christmas and I've never oiled it... was I supposed to? :surprise: :bigeyes: I've used it almost every day since then. . . I should check my manual, but since I'm on here right now I figured I might get some tips about it. I never actually read through the *entire* manual like I should have... :uhh: If I have sewn a lot for a couple hours I've noticed a 'burny' smell from my machine.. errr. I think that might not be good. Feel free to just come out and call me a moron; it's okay! :wink:

Can I get any advice or tips on taking care of my machine? Are there certain things I'm -supposed- to do every so often to keep it in good working order and shtuff? I had never sewn with a machine before Christmas...

Thanks for any help. :flower:

Congrats!!! i oil my machine pretty regularly maybe every month or sew (haha) i just use the WD 40 on all moving parts also try to monitor dust build up get a small paint brush or eyeshadow brush and remove the lint and dust that collects happy stitching!!!

Thank you! WD40, huh? How would I use that for my machine? Is it a spray? I've heard of this stuff throughout my life, but I've never actually seen or used it. :-p I've got plenty of e/s brushes- good idea! I'll use one of the long-handled ones. I usually just blow on the presser foot to get the dust/lint stuff off. :lol:

Can I get any advice or tips on taking care of my machine? Are there certain things I'm -supposed- to do every so often to keep it in good working order and shtuff? I had never sewn with a machine before Christmas...

Thanks for any help. :flower:

I'd avoid WD40 for long term care-it's got a high enough solvent content to make it a decent cleaner, but it doesn't stick around to lubricate. I'd use 3 in 1 oil (from your local hardware store) or sewing machine oil from the dealer/fabric store. Brush the fuzz out (or better yet, bust out the canned air from your computer store), oil moving bits that touch other bits (pivot points, gearing, etc) and you should be fine. There's probably a maintenence section in the manual that would help tell you *where* to put oil-I'd at least look at that.

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I'm still using my Mom's sewing machine, she bought it in 1948. I suggest you get sewing machine oil from a fabric store. It comes with a telescoping spout. Your manual should also show you where and tell you how often to oil. Happy sewing!

3 in 1 i will be sure to get some as well :o) compressed computer air grat idea too as i should clean the keyborad for the 'puter

Check the manual before doing anything. Older machines have metal parts, but newer ones use a lot of plastic, which sometimes reacts oddly with oil.

Thanks for the advice, everyone. :^) I didn't get any WD40 for it today, but I found a lint brush thinger and a bottle of sewing machine oil, both from Singer, at Target a little while ago, so those will most prolly work nicely. I will mos def read my manual about this tomorry too... 'doh. :razz: I wonder what sort of 'cleaning fluid' I could use? I couldn't find any for a sewing machine today, but maybe the manual will have something about that too... I'm sure it will. The compressed air is a very awesome idea, especially because we have a hundred cans here, being the pooter geeks that we are.


Thanks again for the help; I really appreciate it. :grin: