We sometimes forget that our sewing machines are not only, well, machines, but also need some routine maintenance. Although a regular service will keep your machine in tip top shape, there are also a few things you can do at home to extend the health of your machine.
Through habitual maintenance practices you will get to know your machines a little better (inside and out). This will not only help when troubleshooting, but will also allow you to pick up on any funny sounds or machine behaviours early on. Which, in the long run can save you a lot of project disappointment and money!
DISCLAIMER:
Please note that this is just one method to complete this technique. Therefore, I would like to encourage you to experiment and find the technique best suited to the final outcome you would like to achieve.