Sewing machines (Bernina in particular) - suitable oils?

Doc_N

Seems to be a lot of controversy about this online - the correct oil to use for expensive sewing machines such as Bernina.

3 in 1 oil is widely available but probably not suitable?


Then there are options such as these:


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1L-BRITISH-MADE-SEWING-OVERLOCKER-MACHINE-OIL-TOP-QUALITY-CLEAR-MINERAL-BASE-/273681004261


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Singer-Lubricant-Mechanical-Parts-Appliances/dp/B007DXYLF2/


Singer's hardly the greatest brand these days, so I'm not sure I trust even their oil!

Any sewing machine experts in here?

thriftwizard

No expert, though I handle a lot of sewing machines & use several (including two Berninas) on a regular basis: I've been reliably informed that any good quality light machine oil will do. 3in1 is too "heavy" but Singer oil, generic SM oil and even typewriter or hair clipper oil would all be fine. Kerosene (i.e.WD40) should only be used to clean away old oil, and new oil applied to the appropriate points straight afterwards. HTH!

Topiary

If you have a hobbycraft store near you they do small bottles of sewing machine oil

https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/hemline-machine-oil-20ml/567061-1000

Gets good reviews