The Best Tool To Clean Your Sewing Machine!

[@susanonealsmith8434]

That's exactly what I use! So inexpensive and works perfectly! Thanks for sharing!:))

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

It really is!

[@cazkiwinz4300]

I know this is an older video… but I’m doing a deep dive on your channel since I’m at home sick - yay but boo! but yay! But those mascara wands are also great after you have unpicked, to grab the thread out of the fabric too

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

YAY also but boo. :) Yes that's a great tip for sure, thank you.

[@barbaragoss6177]

Better do mine today ,greetings from Tasmania Australia!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Hi Barbara! thank you!

[@simplyscyfygirl2641]

I know this is an old video sorry for my late arrival lol but can you possibly do a video on when/how to oil your machine?

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

There are so many different models of machines out there... the newer machines don't require a lot of oiling. I recommend taking your machine in to be serviced about every 2-3 years depending on how much you use it. Let the tech do the oiling and a good deep clean on your machine. It's worth the cost... because if you do it yourself and it doesn't go well.... well, don't ask me how I know lol

[@patriciawhealy5942]

Thanks for the hint I’m going to clean my machine now. Lol

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Its easy to overlook! 🤩

[@notesfromleisa-land]

What a great idea. I use a high quality 1.5” nylon bristle paint brush. The long bristles are flanged and pick up lots of stuff. I like this tool idea (wand) particularly for applying lubrication after cleaning. I also use air compressor for blow out. Thank you for sharing. P.S. the man in your life who tinkers could also use these on projects! Update: I bought these, and I love them.

[@mrob8918]

Loved the video! What is the sticker with the lines on the bed of your machine? Looks interesting and quite helpful.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

It was actually a stitch guide that I designed myself and sold for a period of time. I'm sorry, it isn't currently for sale 🥴

[@lindamorrison2758]

Thanks!!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

You're welcome! 🤩

[@notesfromleisa-land]

What a great idea. I use a high quality 1.5” nylon bristle paint brush. The long bristles are flanged and pick up lots of stuff. I like this tool idea particularly for applying lubrication garter cleaning. I also use air compressor for blow out. Thank you for sharing,

[@1969snowflake]

This is a great idea..Thanks for the suggestion! I’ve been using an old blush brush and the small brush that came with my machine.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

oooh! I bet a brush blush works really well to pick up the lint on top too! great idea!

[@viviennexu2270]

I am sooooooooooo glad I watched this video, and thank you sooooooooooooooooooo much for sharing this, it's THE best of cleaning the sewing machine!!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Thank you! Let me know how it goes when you try it!

[@viviennexu2270]

@@ISeeStarsQuilting I have a good habit: I clean up my sewing machine after I use everyday! So, I thought my sewing machine is pretty clean for sure. For some reason, I just can't find the little brush another day, this drives my crazy, so I search on KZbin of how to clean sewing machine, then I found you. I ordered the little brush right way and use it the first time the day before yesterday. OMG! OMG! OMG! What a revolutionary solution!!!!! I used 5 stitches cleaned up my sewing machine! IT CAN REACH OUT EVERY LITTLE CORNER AND SPACE INSIDE OF THE SEWING MACHINE! I hardly write anything to anyone, but when I used it the second time, yesterday, I thought I need to write to you a big THANK YOU!!!!!

[@dncingfthr12]

How often and how do you oil your machine? Thank you!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

I get my machine serviced every 2 years and let them do a full clean and oil at that time. I don't oil it in between, but my sewing is split between a few different machines

[@carolcthomas8432]

Do you change the needle each time you clean your machine? I am off to clean my Janome.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Hey Carol! I usually change my needle at the start of every large-ish sized project I'm working on. Its recommended about every 10-12 hours of sewing is a good time to change your needle. A medium/large sized quilt with piecing, quilting etc is roughly about that time. It isn't exact science but it helps me remember to start fresh on each project.

[@sophiafatcat]

Be careful with some machines. I also have.a Janome but it has bar across the bobbin area. It connects to a spring located about the 5 o’clock position in relation to the bobbin (but deeply buried) that if bumped wrong will cause your machine to need a trip to the shop. Ask me how I know! (I also bought 100 of them in pink)

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

oh noooo... I hope everything was ok. every machine is different, but that is a hard lesson to learn!

[@karenheath3987]

I don't think you are ever supposed use canned air in your sewing machine

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

You're right. If you ask any machine repair specialist, they will advise against it with the reasoning that it CAN push dust further into the machine.