as someone who has been sewing for a bit I still learn new things and how to use them. I am constantly learning which is good. I am glad I found your channel and I am a new sub. It is great to learn new things.
good video.. a few of my friends who have or had sewing machines.. I would open up their accessory cubby, and find the bag is still sealed and they would say "I didn't know that was there" 🤣🤣
I have the same basic machine as you and I change my needle when it starts to "pop" when entering the fabric. If I'm working on a big project I might change it before hand but I keep my old needles and blacken the flat part with a sharpie. Then I use the old ones when I'm just messing around or if I'm going to be doing something that will mess up a needle.
Ooops! Please, never add thread to a part-wound bobbin. You will upset the even flow you need for neat stitching. It's worth sacrificing a small amount of thread, or wind it onto a card for use as basting thread.
On a different note…. I really like your approach to making the videos and the tutorials. You make it easy to understand and follow. 😎. Keep up the good work man. 😎😎😎😎
Just want to reiterate how important it is to do maintenance on your machine. IWhen you do it will depend a lot on how often you use it, but it’s likely not as often as you fear and doesn’t take as long as you’d think. This next statement is supposition on my part so I’d appreciate clarification or a correction if necessary for those who know whether this is true: Keeping your machine covered is likely a good idea, especially during long stretches between projects, because dust can settle anywhere when you’re not using an item or space. Even compartments with covers are susceptible to dust settling in them unless they’re specifically designed to be airtight. like a light weight but tightly woven cloth or maybe even a small piece of tarp (since some machines have hard plastic covers). Most machines are designed and made to facilitate DIY basic cleaning and maintenance. Your machine’s manual may have instructions with diagrams and there are many books with the information, however, I recommend watching either a professional or a sewist with a lot of experience. RU-vid has videos of both and some manufacturers have similar how-to videos on their dedicated websites. There are RU-vid videos from those who specialize in sewing machine repair; I’d recommend watching a few of them as they have their own methods and may utilize different tools and products. Additionally, you’ll want to search for the ones who service machines like yours. *_Important note: Don’t use compressed air or any other method of blowing air outward as this will further embed dust and lint into the machinery._*
I disagree with you about when to replace a needle. Needles are the least expensive piece and should be replaced relatively often and not when you get skipped stitches or anything else. They really should be replaced every 6-8 hours of use depending on what you’re sewing. Jeans closer to 6 hours of use, medium weight cotton closer to 8 hours of use, silk or other light weight materials probably around 8 hours or when the stitch quality goes down or you start hearing a “ticking” noise as you’re sewing. If you’re using spray basting for anything, I would change the needle after 2 or so hours of use cause it tends to get “gummed up” from the spray basting and going through multiple layers. Again… needles are fairly inexpensive and help your work look better and go together a bit easier. 😎 I know we all have our opinions, and I work on high speed machines (industrial), but still, one would want to change the needle more often for a few reasons. 😎. Just my 2 bits here.
