Thank you for your generously detailed video. I have been sewing since the age of 5 and started on a cast iron, hand crank Singer (still have it), moved on to a 1904 Singer tredle with Pheasant head, then an electric Singer featherweight, a Kenmore, a Bernina and now a Brother sewing machine. But...I had no idea how to do maintenance on these new, computerized machines. My Brother machine started making a horrific "knocking" sound. Every time I tried to sew, my Spouse complained that the noise was unbearable. I watched your video and felt at least 10 IQ points smarter. No more knocking noise and you 100% probably saved my marriage. You rock! Thank you again.
I agree! I could see what you were oiling too! Great video! One suggestion if you are worried we can't see... Try using a headlamp? Still, no complaints! This fixed my machine problems!
Even I know a lot of sewing and most of the things you show, I always learn something new. Your explanations are calm, you show step by step so even beginners can learn from it. No music which would make it hard to listen. The videos are so helpful and you can clearly see everything. Thank you so much, I'm watching every video (even the old ones) and I'm looking foreward for new videos :)
I truly appreciate your positive comment and feedback. I've been out of the studio for about a month, but I'll be back to making new videos from now through the rest of the year. Thank you so much for watching, let me know if there's something you'd like to see in the future (although it sounds like I could learn a lot from you!)
Girl, I’ve been hooked on his tutorial for 4 days straight I’m not even looking at any of my other sewing subscriptions. I am an advanced beginner but have learned so much with him still. he is amazing !
So so SO glad there's no repetitive circus music playing!! Just a super clear/easy to see video, with calm well thought out instruction, that makes sense and is not too complicated to follow. I'm a Fan!
You just saved me! I’m new to having to maintain my machines, and had no idea where to even start with oiling. My machine went from skipping to running like a champ. You’re the best!
54 year old dude here just got my first sewing machine, a Brother XR9500 in 2023. So far I am excited, but I got some denim jammed in it yesterday taking in my jeans, so this helps immensely.
I continue to be thankful to all those that do tutorials. I've been sewing for many years (mainly mending actually) & have been lax in cleaning etc... I keep thinking I need a new machine, but I actually may need to just clean my machine so it runs better. Thanks to this video, I'm inspired to really do a much needed cleaning & tuning (so to speak). Thanks again for taking time to do this how to.
Very happy to help with this particular video, for some reason I'm always blown away at how well my machines perform after basic maintenance! Thank you so much for watching, and for the positive comment :) Have a wonderful week!
Recently bought a machine just before lockdown started here. Unable to take up offer of a couple of free lessons the store were running for novices. They recommended your site. Found your site so informative to understand as a complete novice and gave me the confidence to push myself a bit. After numerous novice errors and cotton and lint everywhere this was helpful. Back to a clean machine and now back to the face mask and scrubs bags production line. Big thanks on behalf of all us novices out here.
@@TockCustom I need help the part that v tyou put the threadin I think broke it won’t turn at all and I Thread the needle I open the front of the machine to see what’s going on and I still can’t thread the needle
Thank you so much I just had the hugest bird nest and horrible tension on my bobbin. And I went through all of your steps in this video and it is running like a dream. Thank you.
I just discovered this tutorial and am over the moon about it because I have been experiencing difficulty with the tension. I learned a couple of things from watching this video: confirmation that I have been cleaning it properly, the location of the bobbin tension screw and how/where to oil my Brother SQ9050 machine which I have never done since it was purchased in 2013.
Oh my gosh. I am so, so glad that I found you today. My machine was sounding like a military tank, and after following your tutorial, it now purrs like it did when it was new. Thank you
I have been sewing many years. I began with a very basic Brother and have continued upgrading over the years and have three Brother sewing machines and two sergers and just added the HD in this video after I watched you unbox yours I always learn something new each time I watch one of your very professional and detailed tutorials. I have been so afraid to do any maintenance on my machines myself (with the exception of cleaning out the bobbin) thinking I might screw up something. I am cleaning my machines today with new confidence. Thank you again and again. You truly have a gift!
Thank you so much for your tutorial. I watch this every time I oil and do maintenance on my machine. I go step-by-step. Just like you show me. and my machine stays in tip top shape. thank you for caring about us sewers, we really appreciate it. Im 65 this year and your videos help me to stay sewing and still love it
After watching this video, you gave me the know how and confidence to clean my machine. It’s amazing how well my machine runs again after removing a little thread nest and adding oil! Thanks so much for teaching AND saving me 100 bucks- much appreciated
I'm so happy that I found your video. You explain it so clear and got straight to the point. Thank you. I have a brother jx1420 and it started to make a clicking sound and the bird nest in the back of my fabric. I watched so much videos to try fix it but nothing I wanted to throw my machine out the window. You save my machine life 😂. Thank you
I am so happy to have found this. I was told that my brother machine NEVER needed oiling. But I knew it must need a little oil here and there because I sew A LOT! You have validated my concern and I am going to take that end piece off and oil that one on the inside as my machine sounds scratchy….and it’s skipping stitches when I sew slow…..does pretty good when sewing fast, but has the worst time sewing slowly. Hopefully by oiling that little wheel on the inside will help! Thank You
So very helpful. Brother wouldn't give me any info on maintenance. So helpful. I discovered bobbin plate lifts off to get the thread wrapped around the metal. You were right! Thread in all the spots you mentioned. So much better!
I shed tears of joy when you slid the plastic part off the plate down there. I've been unscrewing the whole friggin thing 100100094949382817727 times trying to find a sweet spot on my bobbin case. It's almost 2AM here and I got out of bed just to go play with that. Thank you!
Hahaha, happy to help. I didn't know the plastic part separated from the metal part for the longest time either, so don't feel bad. Glad you were able to get this set in place properly now! Hope you have a great weekend!
Just found your channel and I'm addicted to it. Your tutorials are the best ever! You teach everything so calmly and in such a easy to follow way, I've learn lots with you! Thank you for doing this and take your time to share all of this amazing skills with us. You're the best!
I truly appreciate such a positive comment and thoughtful compliment! Please reach out if you have any questions as you're learning. Thanks a ton for watching :)
Great video! If you have oil, but not a long tube, you can dip a toothpick to drop a little in there. Also, unplug your foot pedal while your hands are working under the needle
I have beem off and on sewing since U was a child and just upgraded to this machine, my old brother is 20 years old and i wanted something with more power. Thank you so much for sharing this great video! Your videos are so helpful !🧡
New subscriber here and new to sewing. My mom was a seamstress and now that she’s passed away, I am trying to figure out how to do small projects without her guidance. Thank you for your tutorials. You go into details that no one else does and even in this video, I now understand some small issues that I had not seen mentioned in other videos. Your lessons and tips are the most useful that I’ve found. Thank you!
I'm so happy that you get to keep the love for your mother alive with sewing new projects. That's very special to me 😊 Thank you for such a thoughtful comment, hope you enjoy every stitch of everything you make. Reach out if you need any help!
Thanks alot, u saved my project. I didn't realize I didn't fix the needle correctly. I've been sewing for 6 months and I just saw for the first time a detailed video on the front and back side of a needle. Thanks alot.
Thank you for this video! I inherited my grandmother's sewing machine and have been using it, but I really didn't know much about the maintenance. I just equated the squeaks and knotted threads to the age of the machine (it's about 40 years old) and thought it was just something I had to deal with. After seeing this I plan on buying some new needles and sewing machine oil and giving it a thorough cleaning!
Brilliant tutorial. Haven returned back to sewing 26yrs+, your tutorial demonstrated clear instructions. No need to worry about your camera, I could see perfectly well. Thank you 👍
This is hands down the best sewing machine maintenance video I have seen - and I've watched loads of them to try and fix my Brother machine. The video and your explanation is so clear and easy to understand.
This video was so helpful. I have similar Brother machine model, and when I bought it, seller told me that this maschine should never be oiled...so in three years I have never oiled it...until now. Your video literally saved my maschine. Thank you!
So my son in law fixed mine today. We had to take out the part that hides what you just oiled because the thread was stuck tightly in there. He gently pulled towards him the bottom part (where the thread loops back around and up) then carefully lifted the part upwards, releasing the plastic part of the machine. We then were able to safely remove the thread, and I could clearly access the piece you were oiling at 11:23 point of the video. Whew! He sure saved the day for me.
I've been researching what new sewing machine I wanted to buy and came across you and this exact machine. You've sold me on it from your other videos. I'm now addicted to your channel. Thank you for such wonderful videos. I'm excited to get my new machine tomorrow. This also reminds me I really need to clean up my previous sewing machine.
Thank you so much for this video. I was able to clean out my machine and it is running fantastic now. It was starting to squeak every once in a while. Great instructions!!
I'm a new subscriber. So excited to learn from you. I've been watching your older videos to get started. My husband and daughter brought me a sewing machine for my birthday and I only know how to sew by hand.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I ran across your video, after purchasing a new HD machine, in route. I am making masks and was having a lot of issues. Just followed your instructions on my Kenmore 385 and it is like new. I am able to see through 10 layers of 809 Craft Interfacing. Stitches are perfect. I found a blob of lint under the Bobbin holder, I adjusted the bobbin case a little and used oil for the first time. Thanks again.😇
Thank you so much for this great video. I've been making loads of masks on my Singer machine. Oiled around the bobbin area but didn't know about the area around the thread uptake lever. Machine no longer squeaking like an angry mouse. Thanks again from Wales 😃
I recently unearthed my brother "project runway limited edition" machine from high school because my vintage singer just can't everything. This helped so much, thank you!
Awesome!! I regularily clean the fuzzies out of my machine. but desperately needed to learn where to use machine oil. Thank you. very easy to follow, clear and concise instructions. Plus! Now I also know how to minimize the bobbin birds nests. I didn't realize that having 4-5" of threads pulled to the back would minimize those, so I will make sure of that from now on. Thank yoou very much for your video!!
Fixed persistent squeak and clank of old Kenmore with this -thanks! I feel POWERFUL thanks to you. Ha! Hey, any chance you can please (when you have time ha-ha!) do a video on how to check/fix/replace blade of a cutter to a machine like SE400/625 etc? Have cleaned it but it's still a shredder instead of a cutter. Trust you 100% and you're the BEST teacher but no worries if no time -understand. Cheers!
I'll add that to my list for sure. Very few machines have that feature, so I'll have to do some research. Thank you for your support, hope you're doing terrific 😊😊
Seriously the best maintenance video ever. I just went and did the maintenance based on your video, my machine is now running like brand new!! Thank you soooo much
This tutorial is the best! It has given me the confidence to follow step by step to clean my own machine. Explanations and video were great! Thank you.
Dude…you don’t even know how much this helped me!! I have a make that MUST be done in the next few days and the machine was acting up last night (stiff hand knob). Oiling those two bearings seems to have me back on track!! Thanks!
Thank you for this! My first step is to rewind my bobbin - my most common issue is thread loops on the bottom of my work. I know that should be top thread tension, but for me that fixes it 85% of the time (I may have to try adjusting my bobbin tension to see if that helps.) That being said, I just de-linted my bobbin area for the first time on my machine that I've had for 20 years. I pulled a ridiculous amount of lint out of it! 😳 Don't wait, clean it out!
Great as always, I've been using my machine for about 3 months, this will fix all the little issues I'm having, didn't have a clue how often to do this, thanks again for the great content!
oh Guru on the mountain...thank you for imparting your wisdom on us. My eyes are open now. thank you for making this enlightening video!!! All of you videos are really helpful. you take the fear out of sewing.
lol this comment is fantastic! Thank you so much for watching Dan, makes me very happy to help with tutorials like this (especially when they're actually helpful to people). Keep having fun! Hope you have an excellent week!
Very sad I’ve ran out of Tock Custom Videos to watch and I’ve watched most of them multiple times. Ive learned so much. Thank you for making such calm easy to listen to and easy to follow tutorials. I hope you are keeping safe in this crazy time and look forward to any future videos you may produce.
I think you're the first person to admit watching ALL of my videos lol. Thank you so much, and I'm very happy they've been helpful! I'm moving next week and I'll be back to making videos very soon again after July 1st!
Thank you for this simple video on basic sewing machine maintenance. It has saved me so much frustration and money. It is amazing how cleaning the lint out, changing the needle or simply rethreading the machine can fix most problems I've had. Before I'd get so frustrated. I was afraid to trust myself with trying to fix problems so I'd take it to a repair guy. He charged me a lot of money and all he probably did was clean or oil the machine. Again, my sincere thanks for giving me the necessary skills. I actually enjoy cleaning up my machine and taking care of it.
Love you Tock! You are a lifesaver. Up to now I have even been afraid of beginning to sew without knowing how to maintain my machine. I can move forward now. I own a SE-400 that I used but never really cleaned (bad). I bought a SE-625 several months ago but have yet to use it. Excited to get a move on!
Oh that's excellent! Hope you're excited to get that machines out and start making some terrific new things! Now you'll know how to keep your machine healthy and running smooth for years too :)
Thank you so much! The only repair guy in my area is months out and I need my machine NOW. I guess I will be my own maintenance person and save my money!
Hi there, I just bought a machine during the pandemic. I'm a total beginner and I watched so many videos on youtube. I just found out your channel and damn man, you are so good, such a good teacher. You are making sewing so cool. Love your look (and pants). I just hope you put out more videos in the future. Thanks again.
I'm very happy you're enjoying these so much! I love making wild clothes, it's a ton of fun. I'll be back in the studio this month shooting some new videos through the end of the year. Happy to have your support!
@@TockCustom That's some good news. I know it takes a lot of time to film/edit but keep them coming , as long as you also enjoy doing them. Love the things on your website too. Now if I can only persuade myself that I can make a button shirt like u did. :)
I think I accidentally found an unreleased video by watching the beginner's playlist. 😎 Anyways, I just subscribed to your channel and it's been super helpful to help me learn about my new sewing machine. Cheers! 🍻
Omg please do it, you're going to fall in love with you machines all over again. Didn't we already have this conversation on Instagram? My brain is melting lol - too much cosplay stuff :P
Thanks this is great my last sewing machine had a horizontal bobin & that machine had lubrication instructions in that manual. This one has so many builtin features that they didn't include a diagram for lubrication. My last machine I had 25 years & it was still working it got me through Design school & many free Lance projects.
OH. MYGOSH!! Thank you so VERY much for demystifying how to perform these tasks. Total newbie and you answered SO many of my questions. Very less intimidated now.
Thank you. Very useful video. I was given an old Toyota Precision 302 sewing machine about 20 years ago but never used it. I've got it back from my dad's house a few days ago and have been having problems with it (birds nest, snapping threads, sticking, etc). I'll try this first as I don't think it's ever been cleaned. Hopefully that will cure it.
@@TockCustom I have an XR3340, and it doesn't look like there is anything I can safely get at. Does it need to go in for a routine maintenance? It's working fine.
Again, I enjoyed each of your vids so far even though I m not into sewing (let alone being a tailor). Initially was brought here while looking for info on sm505 portable sewing machine I found in a dumpster (new still in wraps, don't knw why they threw it away - probably due to them cleaning for upcoming Chinese New Year, been like these for years thats making dumpster diving during the period very fruitful 😊)... And been watching one vid after another for the evening... 😘
That is a nice maintenance tutorial and I will need it soon once I get the supplies I need for my new Singer sewing machine. I found the video to be very educational and put the knowledge to good use.
I was just watching the coronavirus mask tutorial. Then ended up learning to sew zipper on Jean's. Then got a notification, that this video was uploaded. What a day!!!!!
So incredibly helpful! I’ve learnt more from your video than I did from the instruction dvd that came with my machine - I didn’t know anything about oiling my machine 🤯. Is there a special oil or just a standard machine oil? I have a basic brother machine
Just get any standard 'sewing machine oil', its very thin, and clear... so it wont stain or get greasy when you're working with it. Good for getting into tight details.
Indeed, one the best tutorial videos I've seen. Thanks, man! I was able to do a kid hoody patten by myself and sew everything together by your tutorials alone. And it looks nice. :) Do you have any video on types of fabric? Would be super nice if you can share your considerations regards types for beginners. I still have no clue what are types for and how to choose one, like, how bad is idea to make a t-shirt from canvas, or canvas is a type of how fabric is made, not the material.
Thank you so much for watching! Great question also, I'd love to do a video on different fabrics and when you'd use them. I do not recommend making a t-shirt out of canvas though, you'd want a jersey knit fabric or something stretchy for sure. I'll put your recommendation on my list of videos to make! Hope you're doing excellent!
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Thank you for your generously detailed video. I have been sewing since the age of 5 and started on a cast iron, hand crank Singer (still have it), moved on to a 1904 Singer tredle with Pheasant head, then an electric Singer featherweight, a Kenmore, a Bernina and now a Brother sewing machine. But...I had no idea how to do maintenance on these new, computerized machines. My Brother machine started making a horrific "knocking" sound. Every time I tried to sew, my Spouse complained that the noise was unbearable. I watched your video and felt at least 10 IQ points smarter. No more knocking noise and you 100% probably saved my marriage. You rock! Thank you again.
"I'm really sorry if you guys can't see this"
*Proceeds to continue releasing the cleanest, most stable tutorial videos with the best explanations*
Hahahahaha, okay I feel way better about that particular part now. Thanks for watching buddy :)
I agree! I could see what you were oiling too! Great video! One suggestion if you are worried we can't see... Try using a headlamp? Still, no complaints! This fixed my machine problems!
Even I know a lot of sewing and most of the things you show, I always learn something new. Your explanations are calm, you show step by step so even beginners can learn from it. No music which would make it hard to listen. The videos are so helpful and you can clearly see everything. Thank you so much, I'm watching every video (even the old ones) and I'm looking foreward for new videos :)
I truly appreciate your positive comment and feedback. I've been out of the studio for about a month, but I'll be back to making new videos from now through the rest of the year. Thank you so much for watching, let me know if there's something you'd like to see in the future (although it sounds like I could learn a lot from you!)
Girl, I’ve been hooked on his tutorial for 4 days straight I’m not even looking at any of my other sewing subscriptions. I am an advanced beginner but have learned so much with him still. he is amazing !
So so SO glad there's no repetitive circus music playing!! Just a super clear/easy to see video, with calm well thought out instruction, that makes sense and is not too complicated to follow. I'm a Fan!
Love all your comments, can't thank you enough!
@@TockCustom Back at you. Refreshing to find a place With Answers/without the BS you usually have to suffer through! haha
Don't change your format!
15 mins that was NOT a waste of time and clearly explained and demonstrated multiple repairs. Thank you!
You just saved me! I’m new to having to maintain my machines, and had no idea where to even start with oiling. My machine went from skipping to running like a champ. You’re the best!
Very happy to help! Glad your machine feels like new again, enjoy making some great new projects!
54 year old dude here just got my first sewing machine, a Brother XR9500 in 2023. So far I am excited, but I got some denim jammed in it yesterday taking in my jeans, so this helps immensely.
I continue to be thankful to all those that do tutorials. I've been sewing for many years (mainly mending actually) & have been lax in cleaning etc... I keep thinking I need a new machine, but I actually may need to just clean my machine so it runs better. Thanks to this video, I'm inspired to really do a much needed cleaning & tuning (so to speak). Thanks again for taking time to do this how to.
Very happy to help with this particular video, for some reason I'm always blown away at how well my machines perform after basic maintenance! Thank you so much for watching, and for the positive comment :)
Have a wonderful week!
Recently bought a machine just before lockdown started here. Unable to take up offer of a couple of free lessons the store were running for novices. They recommended your site. Found your site so informative to understand as a complete novice and gave me the confidence to push myself a bit. After numerous novice errors and cotton and lint everywhere this was helpful. Back to a clean machine and now back to the face mask and scrubs bags production line. Big thanks on behalf of all us novices out here.
That is incredible!! I'd love to know the name of the shop that referred you to me so I could thank them! Let me know if you get a chance
I'm so happy you decided to make a maintenance video thank you thank you thank you!!!!
That makes me so happy to hear! I was concerned people wouldn't be interested :)
Thank you so much! I have a new Brother SE600 and we fight often. I am also a new sewer.
@@TockCustom I need help the part that v tyou put the threadin I think broke it won’t turn at all and I Thread the needle I open the front of the machine to see what’s going on and I still can’t thread the needle
Thank you so much I just had the hugest bird nest and horrible tension on my bobbin. And I went through all of your steps in this video and it is running like a dream. Thank you.
I just discovered this tutorial and am over the moon about it because I have been experiencing difficulty with the tension. I learned a couple of things from watching this video: confirmation that I have been cleaning it properly, the location of the bobbin tension screw and how/where to oil my Brother SQ9050 machine which I have never done since it was purchased in 2013.
Oh my gosh. I am so, so glad that I found you today. My machine was sounding like a military tank, and after following your tutorial, it now purrs like it did when it was new. Thank you
This video helped me so much! I thought my sewing machine was slowly dying, but now because of you it's working like before!!! Thank you!
You're so welcome! This is such an important skill every hobbyist should know. Hope your machine stays nice and healthy for a long time :)
Thank you for this! I have always been afraid to take my machine apart to do basic maintenance. This made it so easy!
I have been sewing many years. I began with a very basic Brother and have continued upgrading over the years and have three Brother sewing machines and two sergers and just added the HD in this video after I watched you unbox yours
I always learn something new each time I watch one of your very professional and detailed tutorials.
I have been so afraid to do any maintenance on my machines myself (with the exception of cleaning out the bobbin) thinking I might screw up something. I am cleaning my machines today with new confidence. Thank you again and again. You truly have a gift!
Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment - I'm so happy to have helped you with some techniques and confidence :)
Thank you so much for your tutorial. I watch this every time I oil and do maintenance on my machine. I go step-by-step. Just like you show me. and my machine stays in tip top shape. thank you for caring about us sewers, we really appreciate it. Im 65 this year and your videos help me to stay sewing and still love it
Aw, that's great! Thanks so much for watching. Happy to be part of the sewing love
Great advice. BUT BE AWARE with vintage machines, the flat side of the needle may go to the back, right, or left. Pay attention when you remove it.
Thanks for helping people out with tips on vintage machines :)
After watching this video, you gave me the know how and confidence to clean my machine. It’s amazing how well my machine runs again after removing a little thread nest and adding oil! Thanks so much for teaching AND saving me 100 bucks- much appreciated
Very happy to help! It's such a good feeling when your machine feels like brand new again :)
I'm so happy that I found your video. You explain it so clear and got straight to the point. Thank you. I have a brother jx1420 and it started to make a clicking sound and the bird nest in the back of my fabric. I watched so much videos to try fix it but nothing I wanted to throw my machine out the window. You save my machine life 😂. Thank you
I am so happy to have found this. I was told that my brother machine NEVER needed oiling. But I knew it must need a little oil here and there because I sew A LOT! You have validated my concern and I am going to take that end piece off and oil that one on the inside as my machine sounds scratchy….and it’s skipping stitches when I sew slow…..does pretty good when sewing fast, but has the worst time sewing slowly. Hopefully by oiling that little wheel on the inside will help! Thank You
Yes me too
So very helpful. Brother wouldn't give me any info on maintenance. So helpful. I discovered bobbin plate lifts off to get the thread wrapped around the metal. You were right! Thread in all the spots you mentioned. So much better!
I shed tears of joy when you slid the plastic part off the plate down there. I've been unscrewing the whole friggin thing 100100094949382817727 times trying to find a sweet spot on my bobbin case. It's almost 2AM here and I got out of bed just to go play with that. Thank you!
Hahaha, happy to help. I didn't know the plastic part separated from the metal part for the longest time either, so don't feel bad. Glad you were able to get this set in place properly now! Hope you have a great weekend!
Just found your channel and I'm addicted to it. Your tutorials are the best ever! You teach everything so calmly and in such a easy to follow way, I've learn lots with you! Thank you for doing this and take your time to share all of this amazing skills with us. You're the best!
I truly appreciate such a positive comment and thoughtful compliment! Please reach out if you have any questions as you're learning. Thanks a ton for watching :)
I recently bought one of this exact model as my first sewing machine. These videos are invaluable, thank you!
Oh that's awesome! I have a feeling I'll be using this machine for a very long time. Thanks for watching :)
Have an excellent weekend!
I LOOOOVE mine. Use it on everything from buckskin to delicate bra laces.
@@TockCustom
How much do you charge?
Great video! If you have oil, but not a long tube, you can dip a toothpick to drop a little in there. Also, unplug your foot pedal while your hands are working under the needle
These are all excellent suggestions :)
Best tutorial on routine maintenance of brother machines and sewing machines in general. So apt and the camera got everything. Bless you Toc.
man i always felt soft wanting a sewing machine but this guys voice proves me right thanks man keep up the vids.
I have beem off and on sewing since U was a child and just upgraded to this machine, my old brother is 20 years old and i wanted something with more power. Thank you so much for sharing this great video! Your videos are so helpful !🧡
Thanks so much for watching! Hope you have some fun making new stuff this winter :)
New subscriber here and new to sewing. My mom was a seamstress and now that she’s passed away, I am trying to figure out how to do small projects without her guidance. Thank you for your tutorials. You go into details that no one else does and even in this video, I now understand some small issues that I had not seen mentioned in other videos. Your lessons and tips are the most useful that I’ve found. Thank you!
I'm so happy that you get to keep the love for your mother alive with sewing new projects. That's very special to me 😊
Thank you for such a thoughtful comment, hope you enjoy every stitch of everything you make. Reach out if you need any help!
Thanks alot, u saved my project. I didn't realize I didn't fix the needle correctly. I've been sewing for 6 months and I just saw for the first time a detailed video on the front and back side of a needle. Thanks alot.
Very happy this was so helpful!!!
Thank you for this video! I inherited my grandmother's sewing machine and have been using it, but I really didn't know much about the maintenance. I just equated the squeaks and knotted threads to the age of the machine (it's about 40 years old) and thought it was just something I had to deal with. After seeing this I plan on buying some new needles and sewing machine oil and giving it a thorough cleaning!
Absolutely wonderful and well put together. Another video to add to show to my students, so they can go back and remember what they learned!
Omg, please tell me all the funny things they say when they make fun of me during these videos. I love insults from teenagers lol
This is the best tutorial I've ever seen for oiling your machine. Thank you so much!
Brilliant tutorial. Haven returned back to sewing 26yrs+, your tutorial demonstrated clear instructions. No need to worry about your camera, I could see perfectly well. Thank you 👍
This is hands down the best sewing machine maintenance video I have seen - and I've watched loads of them to try and fix my Brother machine. The video and your explanation is so clear and easy to understand.
This video was so helpful. I have similar Brother machine model, and when I bought it, seller told me that this maschine should never be oiled...so in three years I have never oiled it...until now. Your video literally saved my maschine. Thank you!
You're very welcome. It would be silly for a product like "Sewing Machine Oil" to exist and never be used, right? Thanks for watching :)
I was told not to oil mine too!
The manual to my sq9285 say NOT to oil the machine. It is self lubricating.
So my son in law fixed mine today. We had to take out the part that hides what you just oiled because the thread was stuck tightly in there. He gently pulled towards him the bottom part (where the thread loops back around and up) then carefully lifted the part upwards, releasing the plastic part of the machine. We then were able to safely remove the thread, and I could clearly access the piece you were oiling at 11:23 point of the video. Whew! He sure saved the day for me.
I've been researching what new sewing machine I wanted to buy and came across you and this exact machine. You've sold me on it from your other videos. I'm now addicted to your channel. Thank you for such wonderful videos. I'm excited to get my new machine tomorrow. This also reminds me I really need to clean up my previous sewing machine.
Thank you so much for this video. I was able to clean out my machine and it is running fantastic now. It was starting to squeak every once in a while. Great instructions!!
I'm a new subscriber. So excited to learn from you. I've been watching your older videos to get started. My husband and daughter brought me a sewing machine for my birthday and I only know how to sew by hand.
Thank you so much for watching! Hope these videos are helpful. Let me know if you have any questions along the way!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I ran across your video, after purchasing a new HD machine, in route. I am making masks and was having a lot of issues. Just followed your instructions on my Kenmore 385 and it is like new. I am able to see through 10 layers of 809 Craft Interfacing. Stitches are perfect. I found a blob of lint under the Bobbin holder, I adjusted the bobbin case a little and used oil for the first time. Thanks again.😇
So happy this was helpful! Feels great to have your machine working like new again :)
Hope you're having a wonderful week
Thank you so much for this great video. I've been making loads of masks on my Singer machine. Oiled around the bobbin area but didn't know about the area around the thread uptake lever. Machine no longer squeaking like an angry mouse. Thanks again from Wales 😃
So happy this was helpful! Hope you're machine is running like a champion now :)
Hope you're staying safe and doing well
Wanted to double check the spots to oil and lo and behold! It’s Tock! Thanks, man! Come back, Tock! We miss you!
I recently unearthed my brother "project runway limited edition" machine from high school because my vintage singer just can't everything. This helped so much, thank you!
Awesome!! I regularily clean the fuzzies out of my machine. but desperately needed to learn where to use machine oil. Thank you. very easy to follow, clear and concise instructions. Plus! Now I also know how to minimize the bobbin birds nests. I didn't realize that having 4-5" of threads pulled to the back would minimize those, so I will make sure of that from now on. Thank yoou very much for your video!!
Fixed persistent squeak and clank of old Kenmore with this -thanks! I feel POWERFUL thanks to you. Ha! Hey, any chance you can please (when you have time ha-ha!) do a video on how to check/fix/replace blade of a cutter to a machine like SE400/625 etc? Have cleaned it but it's still a shredder instead of a cutter. Trust you 100% and you're the BEST teacher but no worries if no time -understand. Cheers!
I'll add that to my list for sure. Very few machines have that feature, so I'll have to do some research. Thank you for your support, hope you're doing terrific 😊😊
Excellent how to video. I’ve watched a few times. Today, bobbin tension refresher was my goal.
Awesome, glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching :)
Seriously the best maintenance video ever. I just went and did the maintenance based on your video, my machine is now running like brand new!! Thank you soooo much
This tutorial is the best! It has given me the confidence to follow step by step to clean my own machine. Explanations and video were great! Thank you.
WOOOOWWWW AFTER DOING THIS, my stitches look IMMACULATE!!!! Thank you sooo much
That's fantastic!! Very happy to be helpful :)
Thank you! The instructions worked perfectly for my machine
Dude…you don’t even know how much this helped me!! I have a make that MUST be done in the next few days and the machine was acting up last night (stiff hand knob). Oiling those two bearings seems to have me back on track!! Thanks!
Thank you for this!
My first step is to rewind my bobbin - my most common issue is thread loops on the bottom of my work. I know that should be top thread tension, but for me that fixes it 85% of the time (I may have to try adjusting my bobbin tension to see if that helps.) That being said, I just de-linted my bobbin area for the first time on my machine that I've had for 20 years. I pulled a ridiculous amount of lint out of it! 😳 Don't wait, clean it out!
Great as always, I've been using my machine for about 3 months, this will fix all the little issues I'm having, didn't have a clue how often to do this, thanks again for the great content!
Very happy to help! You're machine is gonna be running like a cheetah!
@@TockCustom Yes, yes indeed!
oh Guru on the mountain...thank you for imparting your wisdom on us. My eyes are open now. thank you for making this enlightening video!!! All of you videos are really helpful. you take the fear out of sewing.
lol this comment is fantastic! Thank you so much for watching Dan, makes me very happy to help with tutorials like this (especially when they're actually helpful to people). Keep having fun!
Hope you have an excellent week!
Very sad I’ve ran out of Tock Custom Videos to watch and I’ve watched most of them multiple times. Ive learned so much. Thank you for making such calm easy to listen to and easy to follow tutorials. I hope you are keeping safe in this crazy time and look forward to any future videos you may produce.
I think you're the first person to admit watching ALL of my videos lol. Thank you so much, and I'm very happy they've been helpful!
I'm moving next week and I'll be back to making videos very soon again after July 1st!
Thank you for this simple video on basic sewing machine maintenance. It has saved me so much frustration and money. It is amazing how cleaning the lint out, changing the needle or simply rethreading the machine can fix most problems I've had. Before I'd get so frustrated. I was afraid to trust myself with trying to fix problems so I'd take it to a repair guy. He charged me a lot of money and all he probably did was clean or oil the machine. Again, my sincere thanks for giving me the necessary skills. I actually enjoy cleaning up my machine and taking care of it.
Love you Tock! You are a lifesaver. Up to now I have even been afraid of beginning to sew without knowing how to maintain my machine. I can move forward now. I own a SE-400 that I used but never really cleaned (bad). I bought a SE-625 several months ago but have yet to use it. Excited to get a move on!
Oh that's excellent! Hope you're excited to get that machines out and start making some terrific new things! Now you'll know how to keep your machine healthy and running smooth for years too :)
Thank you so much! The only repair guy in my area is months out and I need my machine NOW. I guess I will be my own maintenance person and save my money!
Hi there, I just bought a machine during the pandemic. I'm a total beginner and I watched so many videos on youtube. I just found out your channel and damn man, you are so good, such a good teacher. You are making sewing so cool. Love your look (and pants). I just hope you put out more videos in the future. Thanks again.
I'm very happy you're enjoying these so much! I love making wild clothes, it's a ton of fun. I'll be back in the studio this month shooting some new videos through the end of the year. Happy to have your support!
@@TockCustom That's some good news. I know it takes a lot of time to film/edit but keep them coming , as long as you also enjoy doing them. Love the things on your website too. Now if I can only persuade myself that I can make a button shirt like u did. :)
Thank u so much, with the help of ur video I could fix the problem of breaking thread at every moment.
God bless u.
Grt video.
This tutorial has helped a lot. Even though mine is a xl3500. Yours was the only one that came close to helping me. Thank you
I think I accidentally found an unreleased video by watching the beginner's playlist. 😎
Anyways, I just subscribed to your channel and it's been super helpful to help me learn about my new sewing machine. Cheers! 🍻
You totally did lol, just waiting for approval from my sponsor on this one. It's all good :)
I have been sewing for 8 years now and don't do basic maintenance on my machines :') thank you for this, Tock
Omg please do it, you're going to fall in love with you machines all over again. Didn't we already have this conversation on Instagram? My brain is melting lol - too much cosplay stuff :P
Ty for all your help I appreciate it 🎉🎉 learning to sew again it's been years since I used my machine😢
Thanks this is great my last sewing machine had a horizontal bobin & that machine had lubrication instructions in that manual. This one has so many builtin features that they didn't include a diagram for lubrication. My last machine I had 25 years & it was still working it got me through Design school & many free Lance projects.
I'm so very grateful that you've put this video up. You taught me so much in just a few mins!! Thank you, Tock!!
You are so welcome, this is such a great thing to know if you're sewing a lot. Happy this was helpful
I was in the middle of making masks when My machine kept having issues with tension and I had no clue when or where to put the oil in.
Hey CT! Awesome help as always! I'm bingeing here, learning how to sew! Thanks so much!
Thanks for this video! I clean my machines regularly and am always willing to learn more about machine maintenance.
It's a great habit to keep your machines clean, big time. Lots of people don't realize how important it is :)
Thank you so much for watching!
You are a great teacher, thank you for showing us such detailed information.
Thanks I really appreciate it I was knee deep and afraid I was gonna have to ask for help! You saved me!
Excellent! Thanks for the easy to follow instructions. Could see everything perfectly.
That's terrific, hope this helped you save your machine! 😊
The best maintenance info that I have found....thanks!
Excellent, thanks! Appreciate you watching this one :)
Your tutorial is very useful. I expect my Brother Machine to last and last. I enjoy my Brother.
OH. MYGOSH!! Thank you so VERY much for demystifying how to perform these tasks. Total newbie and you answered SO many of my questions. Very less intimidated now.
Thank you. Very useful video. I was given an old Toyota Precision 302 sewing machine about 20 years ago but never used it. I've got it back from my dad's house a few days ago and have been having problems with it (birds nest, snapping threads, sticking, etc). I'll try this first as I don't think it's ever been cleaned. Hopefully that will cure it.
omg I bet it'll run amazing after a good cleaning... also... TOYOTA MAKES SEWING MACHINES!? I must have one!!!
Thank you very much for this! This is the only video that shows how/what to do with the top part; appreciate very much your sharing and showing.
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You're very welcome! Happy to help out 😊
Thank you so much!!! I had trouble with my bobbin and I didn't know about sewing oil at all. thank you!
This a great tutorial. I've had my machine since Xmas so it's due a service now I know how thanks.
Glad it helped! You're machine is going to be running smooth as glass after some maintenance :)
Very nice tutorial. Clearly spoken and demonstrated. Thank You for sharing.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching 😊
I'm so thankful for ur sewing tutorial my machine is a JS 2135 brother. Thanks again
You are so welcome! 😀 Thanks for watching
Great video taught me all I needed to know in simple and straight forward instructions .... thanks
Best video I’ve seen for cleaning my Babylock! Thanks for your excellent instruction.
Thank you!! I was about ready to give up until I watched your video about 3 times. My machine went from trash to treasure! :-)
Thank you! You just saved me $90 for a routine service.
Right?! Happy to help!
@@TockCustom I have an XR3340, and it doesn't look like there is anything I can safely get at. Does it need to go in for a routine maintenance? It's working fine.
I just love your videos! This in special made me want to clean my sewing machine, it was needed. Thank you so much for your well explained videos 🤩
You're very welcome! This is such an important part of keeping a machine at home. Really hope it comes in handy!
Again, I enjoyed each of your vids so far even though I m not into sewing (let alone being a tailor). Initially was brought here while looking for info on sm505 portable sewing machine I found in a dumpster (new still in wraps, don't knw why they threw it away - probably due to them cleaning for upcoming Chinese New Year, been like these for years thats making dumpster diving during the period very fruitful 😊)... And been watching one vid after another for the evening... 😘
That is a nice maintenance tutorial and I will need it soon once I get the supplies I need for my new Singer sewing machine. I found the video to be very educational and put the knowledge to good use.
Thanks for watching, hope this is helpful when you're able to get everything you need to clean out your machine :)
Such a great video! Thanks so much for this. Can’t wait to get home and clean my machine now 😅
Your video is greatly help me a lot. Thousands thank you for your generous knowledge 🙏🏼🥰🥰
I was just watching the coronavirus mask tutorial. Then ended up learning to sew zipper on Jean's. Then got a notification, that this video was uploaded. What a day!!!!!
lol, my channel has you doing all kinds of weird stuff. Hope it's helpful!
Thank you, I got my machine working again, following your instructions
That's is FABULOUS! Very happy to be helpful
Fantastic video. Like to do my own maintenance and now can do such on my sewing machine also.
TQ TQ TQ for the tutorial. No need to send to shop for simple service anymore ❤
Your tutorials are brilliant ,thankyou
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the positive feedback
So incredibly helpful! I’ve learnt more from your video than I did from the instruction dvd that came with my machine - I didn’t know anything about oiling my machine 🤯. Is there a special oil or just a standard machine oil? I have a basic brother machine
Just get any standard 'sewing machine oil', its very thin, and clear... so it wont stain or get greasy when you're working with it. Good for getting into tight details.
Tock Custom thank you 😊 *bows to the sewing God*
Indeed, one the best tutorial videos I've seen. Thanks, man! I was able to do a kid hoody patten by myself and sew everything together by your tutorials alone. And it looks nice. :)
Do you have any video on types of fabric? Would be super nice if you can share your considerations regards types for beginners. I still have no clue what are types for and how to choose one, like, how bad is idea to make a t-shirt from canvas, or canvas is a type of how fabric is made, not the material.
Thank you so much for watching!
Great question also, I'd love to do a video on different fabrics and when you'd use them. I do not recommend making a t-shirt out of canvas though, you'd want a jersey knit fabric or something stretchy for sure.
I'll put your recommendation on my list of videos to make! Hope you're doing excellent!
Fantastic video on sewing machine maintenance!! Thank you!
Thank you so..... much for taking the time needed to make this video, really appreciate it