Oil for a sewing machine

If in doubt, use WD40!

There is a special very light oil for sewing machines , otherwise it will clog up the works , i got a tiny bottle with my machine , you are advised to be very sparing with oil

It's available from that very well known Internet retailer.

Have you checked your machine needs oil? Mine doesn’t.

My aunt used Singer oil in a little can with a nozzle. It's probably a defunct product now.

Like Doodle's machine, mine doesn't need oil. In fact the manual categorically states "In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user." (my underlining).

So please do check your manual MykhailoUK before oiling.

Why do I smell a rat?

You can find machine oil where ever machines are sold or repaired-

Don't use WD/40 .. !

I just picked up a new machine, a Singer that was made in GB in the 50's- It can stitch thru 6 layers of fabric without issue- I'd love to work sewing canvas tents or sails from natural cloth-

Do not use WD40!

Buy sewing machine oil for your specific machine from a shop that retails sewing machines.

Rosecarmel, you can sew anything at all on one of the Singers made in Clydebank - I have one too, but I only use Singers oil on it.

Another NO to WD40 you should be able to get some on line.

My old 1910 hand crank Singer sat in the garage, unloved for 30 years. When I wanted it for GDs to learn some sewing, it wouldn’t move.
I sprayed it with WD40 and left it several days, then everything moved beautifully. A thorough clean up and it was as good as new!
HOWEVER, there’s no way it use WD 40 on a modern machine. Stick to the recommended oil.