Thank you for this great video; I have a Brother and always have to take it in for service. My old Kenmore was easy to oil myself and is 45 years old and still runs well. New machines do fancy stuff but not knowing how to DIY care is a drawback.
Hello! I hope you had a peaceful day! I spent the day in my sewing room and on a virtual sew date with friends. Now I get to watch your video while I hand quilt! I hope you have a beautiful week ahead. Thank you for posting this video and sharing your time.
I had a necchi super nova ultra, purchased in 1959, given to me in 1981. it was beautiful, did perfect buttonholes, still had all the cams and the instructions. It was in a table built specifically for it. But it had to be oiled daily. Sadly, I was not clever enough to realise it probably needed a really,really,really good cleaning. I gave it to someone when I bought a Janome (two worst decisions ever), she sadly gave it away. I miss that machine. I now have my mother's 1960 singer, it used to come home from servicing with stitches we didn't even know it could do! I'm now looking for Australia's top singer service tech to send it to, as it's in need of serious help. I'll get there... it purrs when it's working properly, and I hate the cloning sounds of some of these modern machines!
Thank you so much for your help and advice. It’s so difficult to get information from service men and companies. Of course we will take the machine in for service not take away business away from them .
When I bought my Singer Touch-tronic years ago, I was told never to oil the machine, So this video is helpful, I had an expensive repair on the gears in the bobbin case & had I put a few drops in would have solved the problem, the gears was making a sound like a tommy gun & was jaming, the mechanic showed me the chewed up gear. So thanks for this video very helpful
Yeah, like I seriously don’t understand why they say it in the instructions manual to never oil the machines (the computerized ones) . It makes no sense, sometimes the machine will need lubricating and will make bad sounds and work with difficulty if you don’t oil it. I recently bought a bernette sewing machine and after 6 months it showed signs of needing some oiling. I did it after watching this video,on the needle bar and down at the bobbin case area. Now it goes smoothly again and without noise. I will always oil my machines when they show signs of needing it.
Thank you so much for this! I found it extremely useful. I think a video on what to do with an older machine that has been sitting for a long time before sewing with it again would be helpful to many. Obviously you would ideally take it in for a service, but if you need to sew something before that can happen, what should you do to ensure the machine isn’t damaged and works optimally? I have a Janome MC4000 (I think that is the model-I’m not at home) from the early 1990s that sat for over 20 years before I got it back out to sew face masks. I did manage to get it serviced during COVID, but I sewed with it before it was taken in. It operated surprisingly well and thankfully only needed a standard service. She is a trooper, I just wish the bobbins would wind more evenly! They never did even when new. As I learn more from videos like yours I am playing with the thread path to change the tension while winding the bobbin to see if I can find a sweet spot. Any advice there would also be welcome. Thanks for the great videos!
My opinion is that machine manufacturers don’t believe owners are capable of oiling or maintaining their machines. In a perfect world we all live 5 minutes away from the best dealer and we can drop in anytime and our machine is ready in an hour or two but that does not happen.
Great advice. I do clean my feed dogs if I have been sewing a lot of fleece. If you do a lot of sewing daily like I do I will clean and oil more often. Thank you for your great videos.
Your video came up randomly and since I own a Bernina-1008 I was intrigued enough to watch. So glad! Straight forward information, useful, easily understood - so very glad I watched. My machine is old but loved. Haven't been able to use it for years since no one anywhere nearby services sewing machines anymore. The quilt shops have all closed - so sad. But I have enough fabric and also enough finished squares to put together a huge number of quilts. They are going to dry rot and I'm tired of storing them waiting for help. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge! I haven't sewn since it hasn't been oiled in over 15 years when I stopped as we moved to a new home and Bernina has been calling my name since then. I'm going to attempt to oil it myself.
Thank you for doing this video! This explains what happened to my pre-1990 Singer machine. I did not take it in to be serviced and I did not know where to put the oil. My 1968 White brand sewing machine has tiny holes in the machine housing(?) for oil to be dropped in.
I have a Juki 1541S that opens up all over the place that makes it easy to oil the needle bar and everything. It also has wicks all over the place that helps also. I really like this machine.
Another very interesting video. I always wondered how people had needles go through their bobbin holders, now I know. And nice to know if it does happen, an Emory board might keep you from having to replace the holder. Thanks again, Jeff
Thank you so much for this information. When I bought my first computerized sewing machine, a few years back, I was surprised that there were no instructions on how to oil the new one. Imagine my worry because I knew machines need to be oiled periodically. This is the first time I see help for those new-fangled smart machines that cost you arm and a leg to take for service. What do we do with the other moving parts inside that cannot be open?
Margarita. My manual said "permanently lubricated, wh isn't true, it does need lubricated periodically (believe it or not, the serviceman at the company told me about it). Found out when it sounded like a rusty meat grinder! Mine opens up and there is old lubricate that is obviously dried out. You can get the lubricate at your brand store or on Amazon or hardware store. There are good videos to show how not to get in trouble and how to repair the trouble you get into. When you really study your machine you will find it isn't mysterious at all and repairing it isnt rocket science. Happy sewing.
Sewing Machine companies also say to take your machine in every 12 months for professional service. In my experience not everyone does or can afford that. So any moving metal on metal part needs lubrication, I may just giving my opinion from years of experience. Jeff
Love this I Oil my Machines Regularly, I have a 90 Year Old Hand Crank Singer that was given to me all dusty and she hadn't sewn for 20 Year's, I got the correct bobbins and Oiled her and cleaned her up and restored her and she now Sews Beautifully, I have a Toyota RS2000 I've had for 15 Year's that I don't use that much now but it has particular stitches and Work's Perfect if I need her, I have a Toyota Super Jeans I'm not that happy with after using it for a Year; it's not being used at the moment, it's so Flimsy considering it's supposed to be tough, and the one I use the Most now is a Singer Heavy Duty and it's Brilliant ✂🧸🧸🧸x
Oh my. Thank you so much, love the info. I love my machine, it was a birthday gift from my husband, lots of grand babies sewing projects have been done on my machine. Made bed sheet sets for one who is now 18 years old and in college. Many came after her. I never knew the how to that you shared.
I still use my Bernina from 1976...Thank you for this video. I doubt it doesn't have all that many stitches on it. Mostly a few square dances dresses between 1976 and 1978 and a set of curtains. Not much sewing in the last between 1980 and 2020.
My mum had singer machine oil. It now comes in a large bottle . I have noticed hemline machine oil is a fraction of the price, smaller but adequate. Thanks for reminding me. My Brother is 15 years and never had any issues except recently that it's bunching or missing stitches.
Hello Jeff, I have a machine that the needle placement (left to right) doesn't want to move. I'm guessing that it is locked up due t lack of lubrication. Can you please make a video about fixing this? (Left, right, center needle placement.) Thank you for all your great videos!
One of my biggest objections to newer machines is that they make it impossible to oil critical areas of the machines that I know should be oiled regularly, such as the needle bar. Pfaff machines are also locked up tight and don’t accommodate oiling by their owners. I’d love for you to show how to open up various brands of machines that prevent us from easily oiling critical areas of our machines. 😊
Looking just for something like this I have an old simplicity and it’s running but it seems dry at the top of the needle and the needle clamp seems delicate. I think it needs oil. I originally stopped using it because it kept catching fabric and I took the bobbin parts out and couldn’t get it back in so I bought another one. I took it out because that one locked up. Thank you!
There is a special oil for sewing machines, do not use cooking oil , it does not work. You should find this oil in the sewing machine and sewing tools stores.
My Bernina does not show any maintenance oiling for needle bar. But I’ve been doing cause I know better. I can access the head easily. I’m unsure why they don’t guide better for this important task. Thanks for your video.
I have always wanted a hernia. I am landed with a husqvarna. I'm having issues with my stitch size it's so little. I have tried putting more pressure on the top. Stitch length is on max. What next? Hope you can advise.
I will tell you my experience with my Bernette b37 which is almost the same machine. I bought mine in april of this year and didn’t use it very intensively but now it started to make a little noise like something needed oiling. I remembered the manual said not to oil it but I really felt it needed it, it was also working slightly with more difficulty. After watching this video, I oiled the needle bar area and under the bobbin case, where that little sponge is. (Just one drop in each area). Tried my machine and now it works beautifully like before and no noise. My advise is to oil it whenever you hear any metal on metal friction sounds or when you feel it doesn’t run smoothly anymore.
Bah, ha, ha! Error message. My Swiss made 1973 Elna is an error message all its own. But seriously, this is some good information. And my Elna is a magnificent machine. I don't put anywheres near a million stitches a year on it, just using it for repairing/patching torn or badly worn clothing or other light material. It has decorative cam discs that can be changed out for embroidery-type patterns. Kinda cool.
Thanks for that Jeff. I was used to oiling older machines I had but my most up to date janome is not supposed to require oiling. Would you suggest that I still oil the parts you have suggested here anyway? I don't sew every day. Or even every week most of the time.
My opinion is any moving metal on metal parts need oil or lubrication and the owner can do this without removing the covers. However modern machines should see a qualified tech at least every two years even if you don’t use them very much.
Question I git a 640 embroidery. I need to replace the "motherboard" on my machine. The screen has lings vertically and after a while bounces. I can't do anything with for precise designs.
Could the Face plate cover not be removed to oil the needle bar. Upper bushing And the complete take up assembly. I am seeing two screws to remove this. This is not a problem to do.
Thank you so much….BUT, I have a question….is it a good idea to use spray air to get all of the lint out of down in there? I just did a flannel quilt and there is soooo much fuzz down inside the machine!
Rita, I was told to never use the canned air on newer, computerized machines because that will blow debris into the depths of the machine. You should use a small vacuum to get rid of the dust. You can try taping a straw or something to the end of a vacuum nozzle. That will help to clean it. Or you can buy a mini vacuum.
Sewing Machine companies also say to take your machine in every 12 months for professional service. In my experience not everyone does or can afford that. So any moving metal on metal part needs lubrication, I may just giving my opinion from years of experience. Jeff
Jeff, there are quite a few discrepancies in the information you are providing. For one, there is an oiling pad on the needle bar that lubricates the needle bar when in use. Next, the reason the needle bar is loose is not because the needle bar didn’t have oil, but because the hook stand is either stuck or damaged. The hook stand is less than $10 and does not cost $500 to replace even if the needle bar needed to be replaced as well. I hope this information helps you and everyone watching.
That baby lock machine only requires maintenance once per year. The oiling pad does get oiled during that maintenance, but you can absolutely oil the pad yourself if you notice the pad is dry. It is accessible to the user.
I have a Brother PS500 that is just 16 months old. It is starting to sound “rough” and I oil it about every 6/8 hours of sewing under the bobbin case. I piece a lot, so I change my needle about every project, so now I’m thinking it needs some oil somewhere else. I live over 2 hours away from the sewing center I bought the machine at, when I call with any sort of question they tell me to just bring it in! So I have to rely on the internet.
It is irritating that Bernina does not tell you to oil this! My old Kenmore suggested this as an oiling point and no trouble ever with this part. It's now 41 years old. My 6 year old Bernina is now in for repair. Not sure it's this but I believe it is. Sad, really!
I've been sewing for 45 years and this is new information. Wow.
Thank you for this video!!!! I was able to fix and clean up everything!!
Great video, I learned a lot! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🥰
Thank you for this great video; I have a Brother and always have to take it in for service. My old
Kenmore was easy to oil myself and is 45 years old and still runs well. New machines do fancy
stuff but not knowing how to DIY care is a drawback.
Like new cars it’s hard to do our own service but I will continue to show what I feel the DIY owner can do
Hello! I hope you had a peaceful day! I spent the day in my sewing room and on a virtual sew date with friends. Now I get to watch your video while I hand quilt! I hope you have a beautiful week ahead. Thank you for posting this video and sharing your time.
Please keep helpful information like this coming.
I had a necchi super nova ultra, purchased in 1959, given to me in 1981. it was beautiful, did perfect buttonholes, still had all the cams and the instructions. It was in a table built specifically for it. But it had to be oiled daily. Sadly, I was not clever enough to realise it probably needed a really,really,really good cleaning. I gave it to someone when I bought a Janome (two worst decisions ever), she sadly gave it away. I miss that machine. I now have my mother's 1960 singer, it used to come home from servicing with stitches we didn't even know it could do! I'm now looking for Australia's top singer service tech to send it to, as it's in need of serious help. I'll get there... it purrs when it's working properly, and I hate the cloning sounds of some of these modern machines!
Hi
I like your videos, but, will be great it you show “how to take care of older machine”. They are the best. Thank yoy
Thank you so much for your help and advice. It’s so difficult to get information from service men and companies. Of course we will take the machine in for service not take away business away from them .
Thank you so much. I love my Janome S9 and I’m very grateful to you for helping me to keep her young and no knee replacement surgery 😂
When I bought my Singer Touch-tronic years ago, I was told never to oil the machine, So this video is helpful, I had an expensive repair on the gears in the bobbin case & had I put a few drops in would have solved the problem, the gears was making a sound like a tommy gun & was jaming, the mechanic showed me the chewed up gear. So thanks for this video very helpful
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Yeah, like I seriously don’t understand why they say it in the instructions manual to never oil the machines (the computerized ones) . It makes no sense, sometimes the machine will need lubricating and will make bad sounds and work with difficulty if you don’t oil it. I recently bought a bernette sewing machine and after 6 months it showed signs of needing some oiling. I did it after watching this video,on the needle bar and down at the bobbin case area. Now it goes smoothly again and without noise. I will always oil my machines when they show signs of needing it.
Thank you so much for this! I found it extremely useful. I think a video on what to do with an older machine that has been sitting for a long time before sewing with it again would be helpful to many. Obviously you would ideally take it in for a service, but if you need to sew something before that can happen, what should you do to ensure the machine isn’t damaged and works optimally?
I have a Janome MC4000 (I think that is the model-I’m not at home) from the early 1990s that sat for over 20 years before I got it back out to sew face masks. I did manage to get it serviced during COVID, but I sewed with it before it was taken in. It operated surprisingly well and thankfully only needed a standard service. She is a trooper, I just wish the bobbins would wind more evenly! They never did even when new. As I learn more from videos like yours I am playing with the thread path to change the tension while winding the bobbin to see if I can find a sweet spot. Any advice there would also be welcome. Thanks for the great videos!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Great info, Bernina Jeff. I have Brother machines.
I have a Brother Dreamweaver. K was told it doesn’t need oiling, thanks for the info!!!!
My opinion is that machine manufacturers don’t believe owners are capable of oiling or maintaining their machines. In a perfect world we all live 5 minutes away from the best dealer and we can drop in anytime and our machine is ready in an hour or two but that does not happen.
Thank you so much for this very useful information! 😊
Great advice. I do clean my feed dogs if I have been sewing a lot of fleece. If you do a lot of sewing daily like I do I will clean and oil more often. Thank you for your great videos.
A clean machine will run longer and better
Thank you! I'm just learning to sew during Covid and finding your program is very helpful. Again, thx very much Jeff!
Your video came up randomly and since I own a Bernina-1008 I was intrigued enough to watch. So glad! Straight forward information, useful, easily understood - so very glad I watched. My machine is old but loved. Haven't been able to use it for years since no one anywhere nearby services sewing machines anymore. The quilt shops have all closed - so sad. But I have enough fabric and also enough finished squares to put together a huge number of quilts. They are going to dry rot and I'm tired of storing them waiting for help. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge! I haven't sewn since it hasn't been oiled in over 15 years when I stopped as we moved to a new home and Bernina has been calling my name since then. I'm going to attempt to oil it myself.
very helpful thank you,.I just bought a new machine so I will start as I mean to go on.
Thank You, I fought my Baby Lock Brilliant last week with the Bobbin case until I figured it out. I am learning a lot from your video’s.
Great help in understanding the function of the parts and the essential use of oil in the strategic places, lucky me I have a Janome.
Thank you for doing this video! This explains what happened to my pre-1990 Singer machine. I did not take it in to be serviced and I did not know where to put the oil.
My 1968 White brand sewing machine has tiny holes in the machine housing(?) for oil to be dropped in.
Thank you so much for these tips on keeping our machines.
Very helpful
I have oiled other parts but did not know about the needle bar.
I have a Juki 1541S that opens up all over the place that makes it easy to oil the needle bar and everything. It also has wicks all over the place that helps also. I really like this machine.
Thanks Jeff. All your videos are so helpful. I've been subscribed to your channel for a while so sorry I can't help you there.
Another very interesting video. I always wondered how people had needles go through their bobbin holders, now I know. And nice to know if it does happen, an Emory board might keep you from having to replace the holder. Thanks again, Jeff
I wondered the same!
Better replace the bobbin case. You will get more problems
Thank you so much for this information. When I bought my first computerized sewing machine, a few years back, I was surprised that there were no instructions on how to oil the new one. Imagine my worry because I knew machines need to be oiled periodically. This is the first time I see help for those new-fangled smart machines that cost you arm and a leg to take for service. What do we do with the other moving parts inside that cannot be open?
Margarita. My manual said "permanently lubricated, wh isn't true, it does need lubricated periodically (believe it or not, the serviceman at the company told me about it). Found out when it sounded like a rusty meat grinder! Mine opens up and there is old lubricate that is obviously dried out. You can get the lubricate at your brand store or on Amazon or hardware store. There are good videos to show how not to get in trouble and how to repair the trouble you get into. When you really study your machine you will find it isn't mysterious at all and repairing it isnt rocket science. Happy sewing.
Sewing Machine companies also say to take your machine in every 12 months for professional service. In my experience not everyone does or can afford that. So any moving metal on metal part needs lubrication, I may just giving my opinion from years of experience. Jeff
So helpful. Thank you!! Ur a VeryGoodHuman❤
We can't thank you enough This information is priceless. Peace and blessings and congratulations on your milestone🙏💜🕯
Thank you so much, Jeff, for your help… It’s greatly appreciated!
Love this I Oil my Machines Regularly, I have a 90 Year Old Hand Crank Singer that was given to me all dusty and she hadn't sewn for 20 Year's, I got the correct bobbins and Oiled her and cleaned her up and restored her and she now Sews Beautifully, I have a Toyota RS2000 I've had for 15 Year's that I don't use that much now but it has particular stitches and Work's Perfect if I need her, I have a Toyota Super Jeans I'm not that happy with after using it for a Year; it's not being used at the moment, it's so Flimsy considering it's supposed to be tough, and the one I use the Most now is a Singer Heavy Duty and it's Brilliant ✂🧸🧸🧸x
Great for sewist. I do this and teach this to students and friends on occasion.
Thank you, thank you! You’re the best!!
You are brilliant, I wish I heard this from you 25 years ago. Happy to subscribe, thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to learn more from you. 🤗🌟💙
Thanks so much for the great tips.
What a blessing. Thank you for your help
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us I so appreciate it!
Oh my. Thank you so much, love the info. I love my machine, it was a birthday gift from my husband, lots of grand babies sewing projects have been done on my machine. Made bed sheet sets for one who is now 18 years old and in college. Many came after her. I never knew the how to that you shared.
I still use my Bernina from 1976...Thank you for this video. I doubt it doesn't have all that many stitches on it. Mostly a few square dances dresses between 1976 and 1978 and a set of curtains. Not much sewing in the last between 1980 and 2020.
Thank you so much for that. What a wonderful thing to know about.
My mum had singer machine oil. It now comes in a large bottle . I have noticed hemline machine oil is a fraction of the price, smaller but adequate. Thanks for reminding me. My Brother is 15 years and never had any issues except recently that it's bunching or missing stitches.
Very useful- I will try this! ☺️
Wow! Thanks for the great info. Thanks, thanks…..so much!
Great advice ! Gonna do it! Thank you!!!
Hello Jeff,
I have a machine that the needle placement (left to right) doesn't want to move. I'm guessing that it is locked up due t lack of lubrication.
Can you please make a video about fixing this? (Left, right, center needle placement.)
Thank you for all your great videos!
Yes that will make a great video I us a rubber band to help free up the side to side movement.
Good info to know. I will check my booklet to ensure I do it properly but enjoyed your video Jeff, thank you!
Please, insert you store link in the description!! Thanks oxox
Thanks Jeff, helpful as always
One of my biggest objections to newer machines is that they make it impossible to oil critical areas of the machines that I know should be oiled regularly, such as the needle bar. Pfaff machines are also locked up tight and don’t accommodate oiling by their owners.
I’d love for you to show how to open up various brands of machines that prevent us from easily oiling critical areas of our machines. 😊
Thank you for your fantastic video. Would you be able to make a similar video on oiling an overlocker? I've got a Singer overlocker
Looking just for something like this I have an old simplicity and it’s running but it seems dry at the top of the needle and the needle clamp seems delicate. I think it needs oil. I originally stopped using it because it kept catching fabric and I took the bobbin parts out and couldn’t get it back in so I bought another one. I took it out because that one locked up. Thank you!
I subscribed!! Excellent tips you gave.
Thank you! What kind of oil do we use or does it matter?
There is a special oil for sewing machines, do not use cooking oil , it does not work. You should find this oil in the sewing machine and sewing tools stores.
My Bernina does not show any maintenance oiling for needle bar. But I’ve been doing cause I know better. I can access the head easily. I’m unsure why they don’t guide better for this important task. Thanks for your video.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE TIPS
Very helpful, thank you.
Great information. Thanks
Thank you!!!! Very useful!!!
Thank you! I will begin doing that immediately.
Thank you very much Jeff!
Colorado, my husband bought me a serger at a shop in Grand Junction.
Should one oil the needle bar on a Bernina 770qe?
Thank you Jeff!
Thank you 😊
Thank you!
I have always wanted a hernia. I am landed with a husqvarna. I'm having issues with my stitch size it's so little. I have tried putting more pressure on the top. Stitch length is on max. What next? Hope you can advise.
I really don’t know that machine sorry
Thank you for this tip.
What is the regular maintenance for a Bernette 38? Is it true you do not need to oil anything?
I will tell you my experience with my Bernette b37 which is almost the same machine. I bought mine in april of this year and didn’t use it very intensively but now it started to make a little noise like something needed oiling. I remembered the manual said not to oil it but I really felt it needed it, it was also working slightly with more difficulty. After watching this video, I oiled the needle bar area and under the bobbin case, where that little sponge is. (Just one drop in each area). Tried my machine and now it works beautifully like before and no noise. My advise is to oil it whenever you hear any metal on metal friction sounds or when you feel it doesn’t run smoothly anymore.
Bah, ha, ha! Error message. My Swiss made 1973 Elna is an error message all its own. But seriously, this is some good information. And my Elna is a magnificent machine. I don't put anywheres near a million stitches a year on it, just using it for repairing/patching torn or badly worn clothing or other light material. It has decorative cam discs that can be changed out for embroidery-type patterns. Kinda cool.
Thanks for that Jeff. I was used to oiling older machines I had but my most up to date janome is not supposed to require oiling. Would you suggest that I still oil the parts you have suggested here anyway? I don't sew every day. Or even every week most of the time.
My opinion is any moving metal on metal parts need oil or lubrication and the owner can do this without removing the covers. However modern machines should see a qualified tech at least every two years even if you don’t use them very much.
@@berninajeff Thank you Jeff 👍🏻
Question I git a 640 embroidery. I need to replace the "motherboard" on my machine. The screen has lings vertically and after a while bounces. I can't do anything with for precise designs.
Electrical boards can fail at any time, the replacement will be covered for 12 months
Thank you Jeff
Hi Mr. Jeff, I own a Bernina 770QE and for some reason now my thread cutter does not cut the bobbin thread. Any advice? Thank you
The thread cutter gets full of lint or gets damaged you need to take it on you cannot work on it your self
I have an old Free Westinghouse sewing machine . I'm wondering if you could get some bobbins for it ALB 201-c type E
Try SewingPartsonLine they are really good
this the same for embroidery machines as well?
Yes
Thanks for this!!
What kind of oil do you use?
Any TRUE sewing machine oil will work
THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you
Could the Face plate cover not be removed to oil the needle bar. Upper bushing And the complete take up assembly. I am seeing two screws to remove this. This is not a problem to do.
Yes I did not want to include that on the video
Thank you so much….BUT, I have a question….is it a good idea to use spray air to get all of the lint out of down in there? I just did a flannel quilt and there is soooo much fuzz down inside the machine!
Rita, I was told to never use the canned air on newer, computerized machines because that will blow debris into the depths of the machine. You should use a small vacuum to get rid of the dust. You can try taping a straw or something to the end of a vacuum nozzle. That will help to clean it. Or you can buy a mini vacuum.
Never use air on your machine only on a serger if you have been trained. Get a small vacuum and attachments that gets the fuzz out
Thanks!
Thanks so much for the info!
My Janome says to not oil, should I oil the bar anyway?
Sewing Machine companies also say to take your machine in every 12 months for professional service. In my experience not everyone does or can afford that. So any moving metal on metal part needs lubrication, I may just giving my opinion from years of experience. Jeff
What about Husqvarna machines in terms of oiling the shaft? They don't get oiled, and as I recall, oiling can cause problems...
My opinion is any moving metal on metal part needs lubrication more often that when you bring it in for service and that Destiny is proof.
Thank you ver y much
Is it bad to keep sewing machines in an unheated building that gets cold?
Thank you jeff
Thank you so much!
Great info.
Jeff, there are quite a few discrepancies in the information you are providing. For one, there is an oiling pad on the needle bar that lubricates the needle bar when in use. Next, the reason the needle bar is loose is not because the needle bar didn’t have oil, but because the hook stand is either stuck or damaged. The hook stand is less than $10 and does not cost $500 to replace even if the needle bar needed to be replaced as well. I hope this information helps you and everyone watching.
Do u oil your machine once a month?
So how does the “oiling pad” get the oil? Where do you put the oil?
That baby lock machine only requires maintenance once per year. The oiling pad does get oiled during that maintenance, but you can absolutely oil the pad yourself if you notice the pad is dry. It is accessible to the user.
I have a Brother PS500 that is just 16 months old. It is starting to sound “rough” and I oil it about every 6/8 hours of sewing under the bobbin case. I piece a lot, so I change my needle about every project, so now I’m thinking it needs some oil somewhere else. I live over 2 hours away from the sewing center I bought the machine at, when I call with any sort of question they tell me to just bring it in! So I have to rely on the internet.
@@Str8eeth you do not need to oil under your bobbin case. I would bring it in to a technician if it sounds rough.
I would like to fix sewing machines .How and where do that?
Couldn’t turning the machine upside down for a few minutes get some oil to the top of the needle bar?
Great.
Thanks for sharing
What kind of oil ? Wd40 ?
Use a TRUE sewing machine oil I have a video on that
It is irritating that Bernina does not tell you to oil this! My old Kenmore suggested this as an oiling point and no trouble ever with this part. It's now 41 years old. My 6 year old Bernina is now in for repair. Not sure it's this but I believe it is. Sad, really!
What kind of oil?
Use a TRUE sewing machine oil