PROPER MAINTENANCE

OF SEWING MACHINE
AIMNETNANCE
MAINTENANCE
•Asewing 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.
• 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.
Cleaning the Sewing Machine

• 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.
 TWO CLASSIFICATIONS OF
SEWING MACHINE TROUBLES

1. Minor sewing machine trouble –

problems that arise from unadjusted tensions, incorrectly
attaching
accessories or supplies, or one that requires a little oiling or
dusting of
the machine parts.
2. Major sewing machine trouble –
involves replacing or removing spare parts
SEWING MACHINE PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES

Skipped 1. Type of needle may be wrong  Change the needle with the
Stitches for the fabric correct size
 Adjust the stitch length to
2. Stitch length may be too long. standard size
3. Condition of the needle may  Replace the needle with a new
be dull or bent one
4. Machine threading may be  Thread the machine properly
incorrect  Set the needle properly
5. Needle position may be wrong
Thread Breaks 1. Size of needle too big or too
small
2. Type of thread too thin,
knotted, or uneven
3. Type of needle maybe wrong
for the fabric
4. Machine threading may be
incorrect
 Change the needle with the
correct size
 Change thread with the correct
type
 Change the needle with the
correct type
 Thread the machine properly
 Adjust tension then check
stitches
Needle Break 1. Tension may be too tight
2. Needle position may be wrong
3. Presser foot may not be tight.
4. Fabric – may have too many
layers or may be too thick
Adjust the tension and test
stitches
 Set the needle properly
 Tighten the presser foot
 Adjust pressure on the presser
foot
Seams Pucker
1. Tension may be too tight
2. Needle may be too big or dull
3. Thread may be too coarse
4. Stitch length may be too long
 Loosen tension screw
 Replace the needle
 Change the thread with correct
thickness
 Adjust stitch regulator to
Machine Jams 1.Bobbin threading may be
incorrect.  Rewind thread to bobbin
2. Thread may be knotted or too  Entangle thread or change
coarse thread
3. Bobbin case threads may  Remove caught threads from
catch thread
Remember:
• The instruction manual is very important. It is the source
of information
regarding the sewing machine’s care, use, maintenance
and trouble shooting.
Problems arise because of lack of familiarity with the
machine and failure to follow
correct procedures. It is important to read the manual first
before trying to use it.
 MAINTAINING RECORDS OF SEWING
MACHINE

• Recording is very important because it provides

solutions to a problem, gives information for tracing
the trend to the source.
• It
gives information on consistently unsatisfactory
machines, and it also provides vital information for
without it, it’s impossible to know the situation at any
given time and so make sound decisions
Record Matrix

•Arecord matrix form is a form to be completed

after setting the machine. It may involve
adjustments on the stitch length, tension and
attachments included in the accomplishment
of the project/activity to be done.
Contents of the Record Matrix
1. Date – the day when the sewing machine is set.
2. Project Title – correct name / agreed name of the project.
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