{"id":3963,"date":"2018-07-31T19:32:49","date_gmt":"2018-07-31T23:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thedailysew.com\/?p=3963"},"modified":"2018-07-31T19:32:49","modified_gmt":"2018-07-31T23:32:49","slug":"11-tips-to-get-the-best-out-of-your-sewing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/11-tips-to-get-the-best-out-of-your-sewing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Tips to Get the Best Out of Your Sewing Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3966\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-main.jpg\" alt=\"tips for using a sewing machine to get the most out of it\" width=\"1000\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-main.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-main-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-main-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-main-640x430.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I have friends who keep their sewing machines in a closet and it&#8217;s not because they don&#8217;t want to sew. They do. It&#8217;s just that sewing on their machines can be frustrating. They wonder if their machine needs fixing, or if they bought a bad machine.<\/p>\n<p>Probably neither.<\/p>\n<p>Sewing machines are pretty straightforward, mechanical tools. (Except for the computerized machines, but even then the sewing mechanism works the same.) The frustration\u00a0with using them is simply a little missing knowledge.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I7fdvIKPC9c\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This video shows and explains 11 tips to reduce your sewing machine frustration and get the best out of your sewing machine.<\/p>\n<p>Get that machine out of the closet and start enjoying all it can do.<\/p>\n<h2>The Summary<\/h2>\n<p><em>Watch the video for full explanations<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3956\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-5.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for using a sewing machine and how to get the most out of your sewing machine. Get to know your sewing machine\" width=\"1000\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-5-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-5-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-5-640x411.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Get to know your machine.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3955\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-4.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for using a sewing machine and how to get the most out of your sewing machine. Thread your sewing machine with presser foot up\" width=\"1000\" height=\"645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-4-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-4-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-4-640x413.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. When threading your machine make sure the presser foot is up.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3952\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for using a sewing machine and how to get the most out of your sewing machine. Thread take-up lever is up\" width=\"1000\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-1-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-1-640x436.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>3. At the end of any sewing check that the thread take-up lever is up.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3958\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-7.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for using a sewing machine and how to get the most out of your sewing machine. Replace your needle often\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-7-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-7-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-7-640x416.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>4. Replace your needle often.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3962\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-11.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for using a sewing machine and how to get the most out of your sewing machine. Clean your sewing machine\" width=\"1000\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-11.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-11-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-11-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-11-640x407.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>5. Clean your machine of lint after every project.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3959\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-8.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for using a sewing machine and how to get the most out of your sewing machine. Oil your sewing machine frequently\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-8-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-8-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-8-640x416.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>6. Oil your machine more often than you think.\u00a0 (To be certain no oil will transfer onto your next project, sew on a scrap of fabric or a folded paper towel after oiling your machine.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3957\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-6.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for using a sewing machine and how to get the most out of your sewing machine. Bring the bobbin thread up manually\" width=\"1000\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-6-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-6-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-6-640x396.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>7. Bring up the bobbin thread manually even though your machine may do so automatically.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3961\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-10.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for using a sewing machine and how to get the most out of your sewing machine. Clear the needle plate of threads\" width=\"1000\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-10.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-10-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-10-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-10-640x386.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>8. Clear the plate before you begin to sew.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3960\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-9.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for using a sewing machine and how to get the most out of your sewing machine. Use painters tape for sewing guides\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-9-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-9-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-9-640x428.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>9. Use painter\u2019s tape to make extra wide sewing guides.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3954\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-3.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for using a sewing machine and how to get the most out of your sewing machine. Pedal cord.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-3-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-3-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-3-640x403.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>10. Never wrap the cord around the foot pedal.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3953\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for using a sewing machine and how to get the most out of your sewing machine. Put the presser foot down\" width=\"1000\" height=\"673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-2-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-2-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-7-tds-bg-11-tips-sewing-machine-2-640x431.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>11. Put the presser foot down when moving the machine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have any tips you want to share, please do. We all enjoy a good tip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have friends who keep their sewing machines in a closet and it&#8217;s not because they don&#8217;t want to sew. They do. It&#8217;s just that sewing on their machines can be frustrating. They wonder if their machine needs fixing, or if they bought a bad machine. Probably neither. Sewing machines are pretty straightforward, mechanical tools. 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