Clean your sewing machine in 5 minutes!

Has your sewing machine been acting rude?
Is she causing your thread to break, bunch or nest? Is she being loud and unruly?
Well... It may be time for a quick cleaning.

I had a few minutes this morning, so I decided to give my machine a little cleaning. When my machine starts to run a little wonky, I clean her innards and she's good to go! 

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• Materials needed:

1. 2-4 Cotton swabs
2. Table light (if your machine isn't in a well lit area)
3. Sewing machine 

I keep a few swabs stashed with my sewing notions so they're always handy when I need them.


​Start by turning off your machine. Sounds silly, but you don't want to lose a finger or ruin your nails. ;)

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Take your needle out. I do this to make the process easier. I can get into the area without worrying about a poke from the needle. I turn the tiny black knob a couple times and the needle drops down easily. Set it aside, don't lose it!
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