Lint brush
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A small brush used to clear fabric lint and thread debris from the bobbin case, feed dogs, and tension mechanism during routine cleaning.
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Bobbin tension adjustment
Fine-tuning the small screw on the bobbin case that controls how much resistance the lower thread meets, used to correct or balance stitch formation.
Machine oiling
Routine application of sewing-machine oil to designated moving metal parts to reduce friction, prevent wear, and keep the machine running smoothly and quietly.
Machine timing
The precise synchronization between the needle's position and the hook's rotation required for the hook to catch the thread loop and form a stitch.
Thread bunching
A tangled mass of thread, usually on the fabric underside, caused by incorrect threading, an unbalanced tension, or an improperly seated bobbin.
Thread nest
A dense tangle of looped thread that jams beneath the fabric, usually caused by an unthreaded take-up lever or incorrect upper threading.
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