Lubricate the sewing machine with our own hands.

Squeaking, tearing the thread and other troubles are familiar to every seamstress. Problems in work - not a reason to bring the device to the workshop. Perhaps just lubricating the sewing machine is enough. Models Janome, Gull, Astralux, Brother, Family and others are processed according to similar rules, for details, see the instructions for your device.

You gotta grease a sewing machine

The care work is described on an example of a model car Janome. Since the internal structure of other varieties differs slightly, these tips and tips are suitable for any devices: Brother, Pfaff, Astralux, Husqvarna, Finger and etc.

How to understand that the machine needs attention, and it needs to be cleaned:

1. She creaks or knocks at work.
2. It does not work with a certain type of thread.
3. The thread breaks.
4. The stitches are uneven, the machine skips stitches, and loops appear.

Before work, familiarize yourself with the mechanisms that need to be lubricated, and also pay attention to the correct choice of oil.

What oil to lubricate parts

Use only special oil for sewing machines. It is usually attached to tools in a small container. The substance is a silicone grease and is characterized by transparency, medium viscosity, and resistance to oxidation.

If there is no oil in the set, look for it in a hardware store (ask for a household universal or special sewing).

Important
Car engine oil is not recommended: it is dangerous for machine parts! The same goes for vegetable oil. Their characteristics do not meet the requirements.

Where to lubricate: instruction

Before work, remove all threads, remove the needle so as not to get hurt. Do not forget to unplug the device. For lubrication, you will need a small piece of soft cloth (without lint), a brush to clean the dust. If these tools were not included, use a toothbrush and a piece of cotton cloth.

Procedure:

1. Remove the panel under which the mechanism of the sewing machine is hidden. Try not to confuse the bolts, arrange them in the correct order.
2. Get rid of dust and debris from threads with a lint-free cloth or brush with hard bristles. You need to clean all the details.
3. Next, lubricate all moving metal parts. Find the rod that moves while the machine is operating. Apply a couple of drops of oil - for convenience, use a small pharmacy syringe. Its needle will allow you to accurately meter the lubricant. To distribute the substance evenly over the mechanism, slowly turn the flywheel. On some cars, places for a drop of oil are indicated by a round hole.
4. It remains to clean the shuttle compartment and lubricate the roller to stabilize the movement of the mechanism.

purity.bigbadmole.com/en/ recommends measuring the amount of lubricant oil. More doesn't mean better. Always remove excess with a clean cloth. If the oil is poured, then over time it will mix with dust, fibers of fabrics and threads, and turn into hard-to-wash dirt.

Look for the lubrication chart in the machine manual. Instrument Designs Podolsk, Juki, Toyota, Jaguar, Veritas may have certain features. If the instruction is lost, then do not worry: everything that needs care is intuitive. In extreme cases, call the wizard.

How often to clean and lubricate

The frequency of procedures depends on how regularly the machine is used. On average, one cleaning and lubrication per month is enough. If sewing is a rare event, then the oil lasts 3-4 months. The old car will have to be lubricated more often.

After lubrication, reassemble the appliance and sew several single seams so that all parts are evenly lubricated, and possible leaks remain on unnecessary matter. If the result suits you, then start sewing.