Remove Lint From Your Sewing Machine

It's very important to keep an eye out for lint build-up in your machine and remove it. We can't say it any better than Lyn Lackey in "10 Ways to Love Your Machine":

Brush It Off
Along with oiling, it is important to keep the machine as free of lint as possible. Refer to your manual for instructions on removing the needle plate to clean lint from the feed dogs, under the needle plate, and in the shuttle area of the bobbin. A make-up brush or a soft brush from the hardware store works well for this. Do not use"canned air" to clean your machine as this may push debris further into the machine.

If you've lost or worn out the lint brush that came with your machine, we carry replacements for a minimal cost. And don't ignore Lyn's warning about canned air as it really can force the lint somewhere it shouldn't be, especially if your machine is computerized. A vacuum may be of some help if your lint brush doesn't do the trick. If all else fails, bring it in for a checkup.