A sewing machine is a handy appliance and you

First, make sure to check your sewing machine's user's manual for the list of recommended maintenance routine. Read on this article for some simple tips on how to take care of the appliance:

Clean the Throat Plate

For this you need to take out the throat plate (the metal plate beneath the foot). Remove the small screws used to fix it and put them aside while you clean the unit. Your machine was accompanied with a cleaning brush, so use it to brush out the collected debris and dust. Areas that are hard to reach can be cleaned with a hand held vacuum, if you have one. Also, use soft cloth to get rid of any accumulated oil and grime on the area.

Clean the Bobbin Area

The area can be clean similarly as you clean the throat plate. Use a brush along with a soft cloth to get rid of all debris and dust that you can find in the area.

Oil the Unit

The sewing machine requires oil specially made for such machines, so follow the user's manual instruction to oil your sewing machine.

Use a piece of material you no longer need to make a few stitches to eliminate the accumulated extra oil, preventing thus ruining your other sewing projects.

Tighten Any Loose Screws After some usage of the sewing machine, screw can become loose which can further lead to problems. In order to avoid potential problems, tighten all screws on a regular basis. Check your manual for the screwdriver that fit the screws.

Maintain the Working Area as Clean as Possible

While you maintain the machine, take the time and make sure the working area is also nice and clean. Have a clean working area by getting rid of bits of fabric, dust and lint on a regular basis.

Also, to easily find everything you need, make sure you organize all your threads, accessories and sewing drawers. If you are well organized you have the first and most important premise to a smooth sewing project.

A properly maintained machine along with a clean and organized working area will give you satisfaction and enjoyment while you work on your projects.