Sometimes your sewing machine wants to tell you something. But it not always easy to understand what they’re saying.
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With my Bernina Q16 I’m beginning to recognize the change in sound when it’s time for some cleaning and oiling. The machine will get louder, with a slightly clunky sound.
Here’s what cleaning looks like for me:
The steps I take in this video are:
- Remove the foot + needle
- Remove the stitchplate
- Dust out the top of the bobbin area with a brush
- Open the bobbin area from the bottom
- Remove the bobbin case
- Clean the bobbin area from the bottom
- Put the bobbin back in it’s place
- Put in a drop of oil (the guide on the machine can tell you exactly where to oil)
- Place back the stitch plate, put in a new needle and put your foot back on
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I try to be good and clean and oil with every bobbin change. Of after I haven’t used the machine in a while. But often it’s the change in sound that reminds me that it’s really time for a spa treatment for my machine.
How often do you clean your sewing machine?
There you are ready to quilt again!
Hugs,
Irene