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How often do you change needles, and oil and clean your machine?
I'm curious, especially among the experienced sewers out there. How much do you use your machine (hours per week/month, whatever) and how often do you oil it and/or clean it yourself? How often do you take it in for service?
I'm wondering because I'm reading the official guidelines about oiling, cleaning and service, and I'm wondering if anyone really follows them? Do you really change your needle after every project? If yes to all of the above, do you notice a difference?
Thanks!
I change the needle when I need to -- i.e., when it's bent or dulled, or when I'm using a different type of fabric than the one the needle was made for.
I oil and dust inside my machine after every 6-8 hours of use. I should also dust inside it when it's been sitting idle for a month or more, but rarely remember to do that one.
The machine runs much more quietly when properly cleaned and oiled. I don't take it in for service at all, but have learned to do some of the adjustments myself.
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