How to Maintain a Sewing Machine

You should change your needle after 8 – 10 hours of sewing, or whenever the needle is blunted or damaged.

To do this, unscrew the needle with your hand or a screwdriver, and replace with a new needle. The flat part of the needle should facing towards the back of the sewing machine. Tighten the screw up again tightly.

Use the brush again to clear any lint off of the mechanism.

To clean thoroughly, unscrew the plate using a screwdriver to access the internal mechanism.

Screw the plate back in and tighten the screws right up.

Place the bobbin case cover back on. All done!

This is done by sliding off the side of the machine and opening the bobbin mechanism. Remove the bobbin case by using the release lever, take out any bobbin, and use the provided brush to swipe away any lint.

You can also use this brush to remove lint from the bobbin mechanism, before returning the bobbin case into the machine.

To clear the lint from a top loading machine, take the bobbin case cover off, take the bobbin case out, and use the brush to remove the lint.

To further clean the mechanism, unscrew the top plate and remove.