From the Service Bench: Sewing Machine Maintenance Tips from Your Tech

🎙️ From the Service Bench: Sewing Machine Maintenance Tips from Your Tech 🧰

Hey everyone, it’s your friendly sewing machine service tech here at Linda’s Quilt Shoppe!
Whether you're a weekend sewer or a daily quilter, your machine needs regular TLC to keep performing its best. Here are my top maintenance tips to help keep your stitches perfect and your frustration level low:

🔧 1. Clean Your Machine Regularly
Take that needle plate off and clean out the lint! I see so many machines come in just packed with thread fuzz—especially if you’re working with batting or flannel. A little brush (not canned air!) goes a long way.

🪛 2. Change Your Needle Often
Don’t wait for a break or skipped stitches. Change your needle every 6–8 hours of sewing time. It's the cheapest way to prevent expensive repairs.

🧵 3. Use Good Quality Thread
Cheap thread can shred, break, and gum up your tension discs. Stick with reputable brands—it’s worth it.

🛠️ 4. Don’t Skip Yearly Service
Even if your machine is running fine, a yearly tune-up keeps it in peak shape. I oil what you can’t reach and check timing, tension, sensors—basically everything under the hood.

📍 5. Listen to Your Machine
Strange noises, skipped stitches, or uneven feed? Don’t ignore it—bring it in early before it becomes a bigger repair.

Got questions? Bring your machine in or give us a call—We're always happy to help.

🧵 Stay stitchin’,
Your Service Tech @ Linda’s Quilt Shoppe
📍114-948 McCurdy Rd, Kelowna, BC
🌐 shop.lindasquiltshoppe.com