Maintenance Basics
Owning a sewing machine puts you in charge of your own creative projects – and of the regular maintenance it needs. Professional seamstresses and amateur stitchers alike should know the basics of taking care of their Brother Sewing Machine.
To maintain its signature quality results, the first step is to make sure that you clean it regularly. Biannually for heavier usage, or yearly for lighter use, is recommended. Careful cleaning of your Brother Sewing Machine can help to extend its lifetime, so it’s worth taking the time to do it.
Vacuuming
To get started cleaning your Brother Sewing Machine, the first step is to give it a good vacuuming. Its inner workings are delicate, so use the smallest attachment for your vacuum cleaner you can find. Introduce the vacuum hose near the belt drive and try to dig out all the lint and dirt that may have collected or even gotten caught up in the belt or the spindle. Take your time and be thorough.
Manual Cleaning
Once you’ve given the inside of your machine a good once-over with the vacuum, it’s time to take a closer look. Pull out the bobbin and bobbin case, and clean the hooks carefully with the soft brush that comes with any Brother Sewing Machine. Collect any built-up lint with this brush, as accumulated lint can cause your workmanship to deteriorate. Pay special attention to the tension springs, as lint can accumulate there more easily.
Check the Threads
If you’ve been having trouble with skipped stitches or small knots in your fabric, now is the time to check for any thread damage. Pull the thread spools off the top of the machine, cut off the old knots, and replace them with new thread. Make sure the thread doesn’t get caught up in the tensioners while you’re working, or your results may suffer again.
Oil and Service
According to Brother Sewing Machine experts, regular oiling is an essential part of maintaining your machine. Oil the shuttle race, the bearing and the shuttle hook raceway around twice a year. When it comes to service, seek professional help if you haven’t done any servicing yourself before.
Conclusion
By taking regular steps to clean and maintain a Brother Sewing Machine, you can be sure that it will give you good service for years to come. Keep it clear of lint and dirt, check your thread regularly, oil it regularly and get it serviced when you need to.
