I've owned my sewing machine for 3 years and made at least a dozen outfits on it, as well as the odd mending here and there. In all that time I have never cleaned it. 😅 And I kept wondering why it was dropping stitches! Thank you so much for posting this tutorial I'm about to pop mine open and give it a clean!
I suggest that when taking apart something (sewing machine, computer, etc.), put small pieces (like screws) in a bowl or jar so they do not get knocked off onto the floor where the dog can eat them or the can can play with them into oblivion. If certain screws should go in certain holes, have several bowls/containers ready and mark them to help the screws/parts return to the right places.
@@whatsshecreating -- Also, some folks have been asking about oiling the machine. I have the LX 3817A (I think the "A" stands for Amazon, as I bought it from them), and in reading the (boring) instructions, it does note that oiling is not needed, though cleaning out fuzz and such is a very good idea. They even mentioned using a vacuum cleaner, which I had wondered about; however, one does not want any loose screws, pins, needles, etc. around if using suction to grab dust! At this very moment, typing this, I see to the right on my screen a video offered by "Jennifer Sweany" called "Oiling a Brother LX-3817 Sewing Machine" (7 months ago). I'll check that out in case she has better advice than given by the instruction book.
Instruction book (for LX 3817A and similar models) says no oiling needed, but I just saw a recommendation for a video offered by "Jennifer Sweany" called "Oiling a Brother LX-3817 Sewing Machine" (7 months ago). I haven't watched it yet, so no info on if she has a better idea than the instruction book.
I was lost, but now I'm found. You are such a great instructor. You are a little God.
You’re welcome!
I've owned my sewing machine for 3 years and made at least a dozen outfits on it, as well as the odd mending here and there.
In all that time I have never cleaned it. 😅
And I kept wondering why it was dropping stitches! Thank you so much for posting this tutorial I'm about to pop mine open and give it a clean!
You’re welcome ☺️
Thank you thank you thank you! I had the hardest time putting that bobbin case back in and your video helped so much!!
I suggest that when taking apart something (sewing machine, computer, etc.), put small pieces (like screws) in a bowl or jar so they do not get knocked off onto the floor where the dog can eat them or the can can play with them into oblivion. If certain screws should go in certain holes, have several bowls/containers ready and mark them to help the screws/parts return to the right places.
Very good ideas. I love it!!
@@whatsshecreating -- Also, some folks have been asking about oiling the machine. I have the LX 3817A (I think the "A" stands for Amazon, as I bought it from them), and in reading the (boring) instructions, it does note that oiling is not needed, though cleaning out fuzz and such is a very good idea. They even mentioned using a vacuum cleaner, which I had wondered about; however, one does not want any loose screws, pins, needles, etc. around if using suction to grab dust! At this very moment, typing this, I see to the right on my screen a video offered by "Jennifer Sweany" called "Oiling a Brother LX-3817 Sewing Machine" (7 months ago). I'll check that out in case she has better advice than given by the instruction book.
Thanks! ❤️🥰
What about the oiling ?
Can you oil your sewing machine
Yes, I am in the process of making a video on this subject.
@@whatsshecreating thank you I have jx2517 sewing machine
What about the oiling ?
I no longer have this machine to produce an oiling video. 😕
Instruction book (for LX 3817A and similar models) says no oiling needed, but I just saw a recommendation for a video offered by "Jennifer Sweany" called "Oiling a Brother LX-3817 Sewing Machine" (7 months ago). I haven't watched it yet, so no info on if she has a better idea than the instruction book.