Storing Your Sewing Machine When Not in Use

If You’re Comfortable, Your Machine’s Comfortable!
Be sure to take care of your machine while you’re not using it just as well as when you are. Your sewing machine is most comfortable in the same environment that you are. Here is what Lyn Lackey has to say in Bernina’s “10 Ways to Love Your Machine”:

Storage Savvy
Avoid exposing your sewing machine to extreme temperatures. Do not store it in a room that is cold, hot, or humid. Never keep in a damp basement or an overheated attic. Cover your machine when not in use to keep dust and lint to a minimum.

Also, give your machine a break when you’re not using it and unplug it. This will keep it from getting fried from an electrical surge during a thunderstorm. In addition, as with all electrical devices, keeping them unplugged while not in use prevents odd mishaps from occurring. For instance, someone may trip over the power cord, your toddler may find pushing that small gadget (foot control) on the floor very interesting, or you might discover that you left your machine on while on a 2-week cruise and the light bulb burned out.