Proper Maintenance of Sewing Machine

A sewing machine like any piece of equipment, needs some care and cleaning. Keep
it dusted and lubricated at least once a week or more often if the machine is in constant
use. Sewing machine requires basic maintenance of cleaning, oiling, and lubricating.

You must be familiarized with the following terms in taking care of sewing machine.

Adjust – change present setting as in adjusting tensions.

Entangle - forming knots like thread entangled in the bobbin case.

Lift – moving upward as in a presser foot lifter .

Replace – putting something new in the place of an old or damaged part.

Pucker – wrinkling of fabric caused by very tight stitches.

Lubricant – a material capable of reducing friction when applied between moving

parts.

Lubricate – the act of applying a lubricating agent between moving parts to reduce
friction and preventing the form of rust.

Proper Handling and Cleaning the Sewing Machine

For a machine to perform well, it should be well taken cared of.

A. General Cleaning
As you clean the machine, it is best to clean one area at a time. Remove only the
parts that are involved and be sure to note where each part is from, and its
correct position. Here are the steps:
1. Prepare the needed tools and supplies in cleaning the sewing machine.
Cleaning tools and materials includes: Quality oil, lint brush dry paint brush
screw drivers, pen and record notebook, cotton buds (optional).
2. Remove the needle if there is any. This will prevent the cleaner from
pricking fingers during the cleaning process.

Parts needed to be cleaned

1. Face plate (presser bar, needle bar, thread take up lever, lifter). Unscrew face
plate and keep it in the drawer while cleaning. Brush dust away then put a little amount of
oil while rotating the balance wheel so inner parts can be accessed. Put back the face plate
in place.

2. Upper Tension (disc spring and dial). Remove outer bolt, tension dial, discs and
disc spring. Lay each part in your front table following its disassembling for easier
assembling. Brush dust and wipe with absorbent cloth with oil. Assemble by following the
laid parts in your table.

3. Lower Mechanism ( rotary oscillating hook ) Remove bobbin case. Fasten sides of
oscillating hook. Remove dust with lint brush. Put a little amount of machine oil on moving
parts. Return spare parts in place.

Classifications of Sewing Machine Troubles

TLE 7
 There are two classifications of sewing machine troubles, namely:

1. Minor sewing machine trouble. This refers to problems that arise involving
incorrectly attached accessories or supplies, unadjusted tensions, or that
requires a little dusting or oiling.

2. Major sewing machine trouble. This involves replacing or removing

damage spare parts that made the sewing machine not totally functioning.

SEWING MACHINE PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES

In the previous lessons, you have learned the basics in sewing machine operations. This is
now the time to apply your skills in giving corrective measures for identified problems in
your machine. Let us review the sewing machine troubles and how to treat them.

TLE 7
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Name: _________________________ Date: ______________
Grade/Section: ___________________ Score: _____________
Subject : TLE 7

Activity week 27

Answer the following questions based on your own understanding about the lesson.
( at least 50 words each). Write your answer on your answer sheet.

1.Why is there a need to put oil on slots after dusting the sewing machine?

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2. How do we classify sewing machine troubles?

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Activity 2

Rearrange the letters in column A and write the Correct word that corresponds to the given
description in column B.

A. B.

_________1. NSTEION a. Tighten and loosen the stitches

_________2. SENGSWITSOLO b. This is essential in cleaning and lubricating the

sewing machine

_________3. THOCLDPMA c. It is a cloth applied with moisture on water

_________4. HURBS d. It is used in wiping dust in cleaning the Sewing

machine.

_________5. ROSEBANTB e. a material property that sucks-up or takes -in

the manner of sponge

TLE 7