Finally! We discovered the most effective way of sewing machine maintenance.
The best part?
Today’s article you will learn how to oil a sewing machine.
(Easiest and quickest trick; step by step)
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For increasing your machine’s performance and efficiency; proper maintenance is a crucial factor.
… And in this case; cleaning it regularly (among all the maintaining processes) is the most vital requirement.
But how to clean it?
The best way is to oiling the sewing machine correctly.
Yes! It will provide you the ultimate cleanness. Also, you will get a couple of advantages.
If you oil your sewing machine regularly, you can enjoy the following advantages:
A. Maximizing the machine performance and longevity
B. Minimizing the noisy effect. (You will get calm performance)
C. Making the operating process faster and smoother
Note: You should clean or oil the machine based on its fabric type and how much time you use this object.
If you use it often, then oil it more regularly. But for a moderate user; cleaning once or twice (within three months) is far enough. ]
However, let’s see the process:
How to Oil a Sewing Machine properly?
Part1: Basic preparation:
Step 1: Check the manual instruction:
Your primary duty is checking the manual guide. (To get all information and guidance as well)
Here you will get the exact information, machine direction, and pro tips. Unfortunately, if the company did not provide a manual guide:
The best alternative is checking the manufacturer’s website. From their site, you can download the required data.
If this trick does not work well; directly call the company. (Ask the model name, serial number, and direction)
Even you can call your local detailer.
However, some particular machine does not need oiling. Cause, these come with the self-lubricating property.
Step 2: Implementation (Go slowly):
When you can confirm that your sewing machine maintenance is a DIY process, then focus on this stage.
At first, take a few amounts of oil and apply it to small areas (With a tiny tube). Brush it and lubricate every area.
Also, you should lubricate the needles and replace them frequently.
After finishing it; prepare for the next process.
Step 3: Prepare for cleaning:
At the previous stage, you add a few amounts of oil. For ultimate smoothness, you have to add more.
But before going to this stage; clean the machine properly.
… And for perfect cleaning:
- Shut off the computer; unplug it.
- Take away its stitch plate
- If it includes bobbin hook remove it. Also, remove the needle (For safety issue)
Overall, you should take away all the additional pieces and adjustments such as bobbin cases, thread, presser foot, and plates.
Now, go for the cleaning process.
Part 2: Clean the process:
Take a small, stiff, lint brush. You should be able to brush away the lint with the stiff lint brush. Brush away the dust that you can. Sometimes these small lint brushes and other cleaning materials will come with the sewing machine.
Step 1: Rub with a brush
Take a tiny lint brush and rub it gently over the plastic and metallic pieces. Then, with a soft cloth wipe away the residue or lint from the surface area.
Even you can use pipe cleaners or mascara brushes.
Step 2: Apply compressed air:
It can make your cleaning job more comfortable, easier, and faster too. But here you should maintain some cautions.
The problem is this canned air could blow the residue dipper into the machine parts.
For preventing this problem; maintain at least 10 cm distance between the nozzle and machine parts.
And spray it in such a way that it can blow the dirt out from the machine.
But its specialty is it can deeply penetrate the tiniest area. The process is more helpful to clean the needle plate, bobbin case, and bobbin area.
Cause, these places are challenging to clean through the manual process.
Part 3: Oiling:
This stage is the last one and the most vital step. That’s why you should keep more alertness to carry out the process successfully.
Step 1: Selecting the exact oil:
The first condition is taking the perfect oil that is particularly useful for a sewing machine. (These oil brands are available in sewing or cosmetic soap)
Otherwise, the sewing machine cannot get proper smoothness. Also, it can affect the threat, even the fabric.
Step 2: Implementation:
Now put 2 to 3 drops of oil on the machine parts. The most important part is the Bobbin case, needle plate, silver ring area, and the shuttle hook.
Step 3: wipe the access oil:
Take a dry cloth and rub it over the machine surface. Make sure there is no access oil left, and it is not slippery.
Otherwise, the thread and fabrics will get stains, and it is quite challenging to remove.
Sewing Machine Oil Ingredients:
Usually, the sewing machine oils are petroleum-based. These products contain a vast amount of minerals and have a superlubricity.
Even you can use several natural oils.
The experts recommend using coconut, olive, and silicone-based oil. Mainly the coconut oil is more effective and a common item to the professional seamstress.
The exciting part is these items are relatively less expensive and safe for your skin and eyes.
However, here is a list of the most common sewing machine oil brands.
- Dritz Sewing Machine Oil
- Zoom Spout Sewing Machine Oiler
- Pure & Clean Sewing machine & Serger Oil
- Quart Lily White Industrial Sewing Machine Oil
- Lily White
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) an excellent alternative of oil:
Yes! IPA has impressive dirt removal capability. You can use this item both for cleaning and smoothing your sewing machine.
Its remarkable feature is it is used both for the metallic and plastic surface.
Caution:
To avoid any damage or accidents concern about the following facts:
- Do not oil on the plastic surface. You should grease only on the metallic exterior.
- Most of the oils are harmful to skins and eyes. So apply it with a tinny tube or spray bottle.
- And after the application stores it in a suitable place.
Final verdict:
What did you notice?
How easy to oil a sewing machine! The entire process requires less time, and it is an easy DIY hack.
For maximizing the machine capability, you must oil it.