Learn to fix common sewing machine problems & get better results. Do: Read your manual I don't know about you, but my sewing machine is a precious family member, so the last thing I want to do is to take it apart incorrectly, clean it wrong, or do something irreparable! Seriously, that gives me shivers just thinking about it! So, the best place to get all the correct information on how to take your machine apart and clean it properly is in your manual. But what if you do not have your manual, you ask?

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Call a dealer near you that specializes in your brand of machine and see if they can order you one. Or, check the internet! I found a glorious 1960's Bernina at Goodwill for $19.99 many years ago, and wanted to find the manual for it. I searched for the make and model of the machine and found a PDF download of the original manual for $5.00. Best money I've ever spent! Do: Brush the machine out regularly Most machines come with a small plastic brush to be used in cleaning out all the lint and dust left in the easy-to-reach spots of your sewing machine.

I like these just fine, but they do not compare in the slightest to this fancy pink one I have, pictured above. It is large and cleans out all the lint in one quick brush, unlike the little ones that come with the machine. This was a gift from one of my favorite students, and it is ideal for cleaning out your machine. It is a simple anti-static brush meant for computers found locally at a Los Angeles store, Daiso. But these can be found in a lot of shops that carry computer items.

Check your local office supply store to see if they have something similar. Don't: Use canned air or blow into your machine A common thought is to use canned air to blow out all the lint and dust from your sewing machine. But this is a bad idea, as when it is pushed out from the can, there is cold moisture pushed out with it, leaving small particles of moisture on the metal parts of your machine.

And if we know one thing from science class, moisture does some pretty bad things to metal. Same is true for your breath! It is a natural instinct to blow the dust away from your machine, but your breath is full of moisture, making the parts of your machine damp. I know this seems minor, but I plan to have my current machine until I die, so I want to be very kind to it!

Do: Oil the machine as written in your manual When I oil and lubricate my machine, I do it exactly as it is written in my manual. I follow each and every step, one by one, following all of their tips and techniques, being careful to do precisely as it says.

Most machines will come with very detailed instructions on how to oil your machine, and you can trust that their instruction is not arbitrary. So follow along closely and pay attention to what you are doing along the way. Don't: Oil the machine if it tells you not to All of that above being said, some machines are self-lubricating and do not need to be oiled by the user. So if the manual tells you NOT to oil your machine, trust them and do not do it yourself.

I would consult with your local dealer to confirm how often it should be cleaned and serviced, as it will require maintenance even if it says that it is not to be oiled at home. Don't: Over oil The instinct is to lube your machine up a ton so everything is moving smoothly and gliding really well, but over oiling can lead to a serious mess. Ask me how I know! Yep, once I absolutely over oiled my machine.

A good rule of thumb: Oil a tiny bit, see how it feels, and you can always oil some more. If you do find yourself with a bit too much oil, run some muslin or scrap fabric through the machine for a bit, then wipe everything down on the exterior of the machine with a damp soapy towel.

Let it sit so the oil can collect, and do it again. You might have to do this a number of times over a few days until the excess oil has worked itself out of the machine, so be patient and do not sew anything delicate as it will get oil on it!

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Do: Only take small areas apart at a time When following along with your manual, only do small areas at a time. Follow the steps to disassemble, clean, brush out, and lubricate one area, then put that area all back together and move onto the next part of the machine. It can get very confusing really quickly if you have a bunch of screws and machine parts all over your sewing table, unsure of where they go. You absolutely want to put it all back just the same way you found it, so move around the machine a little at a time so you do not end up with a bunch of parts unsure of where they belong! Do: Wipe the machine with a rag often After each project is a perfect time to give your machine a little TLC. Take a moment to wipe it down with a damp towel, removing any dust, lint, and anything else that might have gotten on it along the way.

It will make sitting down for your next project all that much more fun, since you will be starting with a clean and happy machine! Don't: Work on your machine plugged in This is absolute basic common sense, but it always bears repeating! Do not ever work on your machine with it plugged into the wall! Nothing good can come from messing inside an electrical tool with it plugged in, so first things first, always unplug the machine before you get started. Safety first!

I have been planning on bying a backup sewing machine for a while now. One day I dropped in in Espoo Tapiola. There was very professional and friendly seller who (without me asking him to) introduced me to used sewing machines. I really warmed up to a though that my back up sewing machine was vintage. Husqvarna caught my eye Especially I remember Husqvarna Viking 6270. It was carefully and thoroughly serviced and they promised five years (!!!) guarantee. However the price was almost 500 euros, which felt way too pricey for my budget. The machine is able to sew thick layer of leather using the worm gear that it has.

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The motor reduces the speed to 1/5 and increases the needle force respectively. Available on Tori.fi On myway home I checked tori.fi offering (local online, similar to eBay). There was a Husqvarna Viking 20000 Model 6030 for sale for a price as low as 50 euros. The machine was said to be fully operational but it has not been serviced for years. After a second thought I decided to go for it.

I took the machine home the very same evening. The machine had some issues, YouTube helped Pretty soon I noticed that the machine sewed narrow zigzag only backwards and the know used when sewing buttonholes was stuck. Straight and three-step-zigzag operated well. I was a bit disappointed. I bought the machine well informed of the service situation, so there were no other options but to check if google can offer me any help. And it helped.

I collected a YouTube playlist of videos that show how to repair Husqvarna 200 series sewing machines on a playlist (below). I followed the instructions as my machine looks pretty much the same inside as other 2000-models. The machine is opened from the right end by the handwheel, the inside is heated using a blowdryer, the buttons are turned left and right, lubricant spray is used and some help of a screwdriver is needed. Instructions say that TriFlow would be the best spray lubricant for the job. Well – I used some CRC as well even though it is totally forbidden.

It happened to be the only one I had at home. (I found teflon based spray later from a bike store).

It took around an hour before the stickiest places loosened. At the end I added regular sewing machine oil basically on every moving part inside the machine. Now everything is working smoothly. More information from a Yahoo group I joined. You can find tons of useful information on old Husqvarna Viking sewing machines there. The administrator of the group is a professional sewing machine mechanic specialized on Husqvarna. I have learned that 500 euros of well serviced fully operational Husqvarna 2000 series sewing machine is a reasonable price if it also has all the accessories. Servicing vintage sewing machine like this takes lots of time and special knowledge.

Even my 6030 works well I have planned on taking it to Espoon Kone for a proper service. I am pretty sure it serves me for a long time in the future. A brief history of the machine Around the 50’s Husqvarna machines were equipped with cams. They allowed sewing several different kind of stitches in addition to straight and zigzag.

The first stretch stitches are found from the machines built on the 60’s. Model 6030 was the first sewing machine in the world that did not require lubrication. Well, the time has shown that it needs oiling after all. Husqvarna Viking Model 6030 was also the first model that had quick snap-on presser feet. The same system is still used on the latest Husqvarna models nowadays.

Photos Husqvarna Viking Model 6030 full frontal without the extension table. Husqvarna Viking Model 6030. On the right lower corner you can see the worm gear. Pulling it reduces the sewing speed and increases the needle force respectively. Husqvarna Viking Model 6030 front left with extension table.

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On the top left side you can see the presser foot pressure adjustment knob. Husqvarna Viking Model 6030 from behind. There is cam A installed. This machine has intact cam stack so all the cams and stitches are fully operational.

All the accessories are included. It seems that the cam stack has been replaced as it is intact and seems like brand new. Iscanned the instruction manual of the machine. I am pretty sure I am allowed to put it here for you to download as the copyrights of it have deprecated. You can browse it below or download it as a PDF-file (in Finnish, sorry).