MummyHen Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I have a Janome sewing machine and it sounds very clunky - does anyone have any suggestions as to what may need attention. It sews perfectly but just sounds very clunky - the tone has changed in the last few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Do you use sewing machine oil? I add a drop every now and again, just remove the bobbin case and add a drop, then manually turn it. Also getting any fluff out helps. Changing the needle works for me too. Mine really needs a service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Oil -- er no. Have had a look for the small amount that came with the machine but can't find it, all the other bits and bobs are there but no oil; can I use anyoil like - olive or a veg oil? I've changed the needle and will see if this makes a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I think that sewing machine oil is very specific as it is very 'smooth'. http://www.sewingmachine-sales.co.uk/sewing_accessories/catalog.php?category=Machine+Fine+Oil The small bottle that came with my machine has lasted years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I was going to say the same as Chrisitian. The other thing is you may have knocked the timing out so it would need an engineer to check it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 I changed the needle and will get some special sewing machine oil but it's make a really loud clunk - OH asked me to stop and I was two rooms away May be I'll just have to get it serviced - its only about a year old but I use it most days so does get used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Took my lovely machine in for a service yesterday No machine now for over a week (twiddles thumbs wondering what I'll do without it) Ahh get hooking - I'll get the crochet hook out and be a happy hooker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 and plan what you are going to sew. Search some websites and come and tell us about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
