Keep A Sewing Machine In Working Order With Basic Maintenance
Author: Samantha Clemens
A few basic inspections on your own sewing machine prior to as well as after use will keep your machine operating well and also ought to help you save money in the long run. But not only can the list keep your machine working it's also important for your health and safety. Sewing machines are certainly not playthings. They are able to maim or kill if not serviced properly. Just for basic safety we recommend un-plugging the device from the electric supply prior to looking to do any servicing.
Clearing Away Lint
Lint is a build up of fluff through using thread. Sooner or later without correct cleaning the lint will quickly clog the machine and work its way into the most hard to get at places.
The majority of the covers on the machine ought to come off easily to help you to get to the lint with a painting brush and clean it out. You can expect to normally discover a build up on the bobbin case. Don't use a vacuum if at all possible. Oil as well as other little parts may be sucked up because of the strong suction. Try to clear the lint from the machine every time you've completed a task. This way your machine will be all set to be used.
Oiling A Sewing Machine
Always make use of the proper oil. The oil you put in your car is not adequate so do not make the mistake of attempting to use it. Usually sewing machine oil is very clear and you probably would have received some along with the machine initially. Any local sewing machine shop will have loads available if you need more. Refer to your owners guide book for the parts that require routine oiling. A few machines have got all these places marked however check your guide regardless. Once you have finished applying the oil find some old material and run a few stitches up and down it. This allows any kind of excessive oil to escape on to the scrap item and not on your brand new sewing project. Oiling your machine correctly stops deterioration and also keeps every thing functioning efficiently. It also helps prevent rust which often can appear on surface areas. There are numerous moving parts on a sewing machine and too little oil could eventually damage the sewing machine.
Tighten Up All Loose Screws
While you oil the machine look for any screws which may have become loose and tighten all of them as required. Buy good set of hex keys as more and more brands are choosing some of these screws.
If you encounter a missing screw then don't use the machine until it's replaced. Serious damage may be caused to the machine particularly if it is missing within the timing gear.
Electrical Inspection
Be wary of for wires which may have split or where the external Pvc material covering is becoming damaged. It probably won't often be a problem internally workings with the machine as these electrical wires are usually fixed and really don't move. The commonest problem is with the cable on the pedal. Make sure it's not being stretched while being used. Be sure the external PVC on the wire is not split and showing the copper interior cores. Look at the plug where it fits in to the machine. Subsequently after excessive usage these wear out and become loose making your machine stop at the time you least need it to. Electrical issues cannot just stop your machine functioning they might hurt and even cause death. If you're in any uncertainty consult a neighborhood electrician or service agent.
To Summarize
As mentioned initially these are just the basics of sewing machine maintenance. In an additional article I will go over servicing in detail however just by adopting the basics as discussed above you will keep your machine in working order and also much less time having it mended.
All bobbins that I have ever used are round. How do you refill the bobbin from your thread, if you can’t mount it to the bobbin winder by the big turn wheel?
It seems to me that you are talking about the bobbin SEAT. This is a metal piece that holds the bobbin, and fits in the threading mechanism below the needle. You need to fit your bobbin SEAT into position (yes, how it LOOKS like it should fit) and then (using the big turning wheel), turn the mechanism back and forth, until you hear a snap. This should be the bobbin seat locking into position. Then flip down the lever to hold it in place (it should have one). Try turning the wheel completely around once or twice to make sure your mechanism is functioning properly. If it gets stuck, your seat isn’t sitting right. Try jiggling it around.
Load up your bobbin with the thread winding clockwise as you look at it, the end of the thread towards you, holding it in your left hand. Then holding the bobbin in place with one finger, pull the thread until it snaps through the tension wire. Lay the thread over into the groove cut into the housing, and close the housing panel.
Now, grasping the upper machine thread lightly, turn the wheel around once (towards you) allowing the bobbin thread to be picked up by the thread, and pull it out in the opening provided. You are now ready to sew.
Try here.
Not sure if there were letters before the 1500 or not. Most brother machines seem to begin with a letter.
If you can’t find it here, contact them, they may be able to help you.
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If it’s a PQ-1500 or not, you might contact this ebay seller. He’s an authorized dealer and could probably get one for you and know exactly what you will need.
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Brother Sewing Machine replacement parts?
Where on the internet can I order a replacement Brother 1500 needle plate? Thanks.
I cant get my sewing machine bobbin to go in correctly & its aggervating as heck – HELP!!?
I have a newer Brother sewing machine and have been trying for over a month to get the bobbin to go in right. This is hard to explain without pictures but i’ll try…..The bobbin itself has a circular front & a curved half circle back which seems like it’s suppose to just fit right into the machine, but i can not get it to stay in the position it needs to be in, in order to replace the other part which fits over the entire area that holds the bobbin in place. I can get the bobbin in but once i let go of it to replace the other part, the bobbin falls out of place; it has to be in ~just right~ or the part that fits over wont go on right. I am new to sewing but I HAVE used a sewing machine before & did not have this problem with that machine; Does anyone know what I’m doing wrong? I even had other people try & they had the same problem, but I know the bobbin will go in somehow because it was working fine until it ran out of thread. (I dont have the owners manual)
Need Presser foot holder for CS6000i? Where would I find one? San Francisco?
I lost my presser foot holder and screw for my CS6000i BROTHER sewing machine. Where would I find one in San Francisco, or do I need to order a part like that online?
A local dealer that services machines should
have or be able to order the part.
Keep in mind that most dealers will charge high prices
for parts, so you may want to check online prices
before buying it locally — but don’t forget to include
shipping costs in your considerations.