Where do you oil a sewing machine at?

Question

I have the oil, but I am not sure where to put it.

Answer 1

Use only the oil that came with the machine or (3 in 1 oil). Just don't use more than a drop of oil. Too much can ruin the machine. You should do this every week or so.

With a lint brush, remove the lint from the exposed parts behind the face plate and in the bobbin area. (A basting brush works fine). Apply a drop of oil to these parts afterward. Remove excess oil by sewing a line of stitching on scrap material.

Clean these parts with a soft cloth:
Tension discs, take-up lever and thread guides, presser bar and needle bar.

Every few months, remove the top cover and put a small amount of lubricant (NOT OIL) on the gears.

More info here with pictures: http://www.ehow.com/how_5064_clean-sewing-machine.html

The pix are of a more modern machine...... mine is a 46 year old Singer.

Good luck and enjoy the machine.

Answer 2

Do you still have the instruction manual? If so, it should tell you in there. I'm not exactly sure where it goes all I know is that it's best to remove the lint first so it won't get all clumpy. Have fun and when you figure it out, let me know!!