| Preparing your sewing machine for storage is a simple | | | | - Cover Your Machine If have a case, place the |
| but often overlooked task. By following these tips, you | | | | machine in it. If your machine is in a cabinet, wrap a |
| can be sure that your machine is ready to sew when | | | | towel or piece of soft fabric around the head and |
| you remove it from storage. | | | | lower it into the cabinet. Otherwise cover the machine |
| - Clean Your Machine Blow off all excess lint from | | | | with a towel or large piece of fabric. |
| your machine, paying particular attention to the needle | | | | - Place Your Machine In Storage If possible store your |
| bar area and bobbin case area. Use a soft lint brush to | | | | machine in a temperature controlled environment. |
| clean problem areas. Wipe down the outside of the | | | | Outside storage in a shed or garage is unacceptable. |
| machine with a mild cleanser, but make sure it is | | | | Extreme temperature changes will produce |
| completely dry before storing. | | | | condensation, which will rust your machine. The ideal |
| - Oil Your Machine Bring your machine to operating | | | | storage area would be in a closet inside your home. |
| temperature by sewing on a scrap piece of fabric. | | | | Place your machine where nothing will fall on it or |
| Using your manual, oil your machine at all oiling points | | | | bump into it. |
| with high grade white sewing machine oil containing no | | | | By following the tips listed above, you can be sure that |
| paraffin. After oiling, place a scrap piece of fabric | | | | your sewing machine will be ready for you to use |
| under the presser foot. | | | | without any problems. |