Tips to Avoid Sewing Machine Problems

► Sew Essential https://www.sewessential.co.uk/ ► Sewing Machines https://www.sewessential.co.uk/collections/sewing-machines ► Sewing Machine used in the video https://www.sewessential.co.uk/collections/husqvarna-viking-sewing-machines ► Sewing Machine Accessories https://www.sewessential.co.uk/collections/sewing-machine-accessories ► Sewing Machine Needles https://www.sewessential.co.uk/collections/sewing-machine-needles ► Sewing Machine Threads https://www.sewessential.co.uk/collections/threads ► Newsletter https://www.sewessential.co.uk/pages/newsletter-signup ► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sewessentialuk/ ► Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sewessential ► Twitter https://twitter.com/sewessential ► Pinterest https://www.pinterest.co.uk/sewessentialuk We all know sewing is the fun part and cleaning and looking after your sewing machine might sound a little bit boring, but if you spend a little bit of time on good maintenance and know how to diagnose a few basic problems it will mean less time at the repair shop and more time sewing - yay! In this video I'll give you some basic tips and tests you can run to keep your sewing machine in good working order including how to test needle and bobbin case tension, tips for cleaning your sewing machine, what to check if the fabric isn't feeding through the machine properly, when to get your machine serviced and what that involves, if and when to oil your sewing machine and tips for the needles, bobbins and threads you should use. If you're looking for a new sewing machine give us a call or drop us an email we love nothing more than taking you through a journey of discovery, removing that sense of overwhelm sometimes caused by all the options on the market and matchmaking you with your dream machine. We find out all about you and your sewing so we can show you options that are perfect for your individual needs and help you reach your full sewing potential. The sewing machine I used in the video is my Husqvarna Brilliance 75Q and you can find links to this and our full range of sewing machines and accessories in the description below. 00:00 Introduction 01:16 How to Test Sewing Machine Needle Thread Tension 02:32 How to Test Sewing Machine Bobbin Tension 05:10 Further Sewing Machine Tension Tips 07:14 Sewing Machine Cleaning Tips 07:37 How to Clean the Bobbin Case Area 09:22 Sewing Machine Fabric Feeding Problems 10:09 Sewing Machine Servicing Tips 11:18 Oiling Tips 12:09 Sewing Machine Needles, Bobbins and Threads Tips 13:40 Conclusion