How to Thread a Sewing Machine Without Any Instructions
Incorrect threading is one of the most common causes of sewing machine troubles and experienced machine users still make mistakes even when following an instruction booklet.
So how do you thread machines properly when there are no instructions and you have never used or seen the machine before.
Regardless of the age, make or model, all domestic sewing machines have a basic pattern or sequence which you can follow, making it much easier to thread them.
Even though the parts may differ in shape or be located in different places from one machine to another.
When you know this pattern you can correctly thread most makes and models.
Starting with the bobbin case.
Unwind a short length of thread from the bobbin and put the bobbin into the bobbin case.
Pull the thread into the slot on the case, then draw the thread under the tension spring.
Leave a length of thread 3 to 4 inches hanging out then fit the bobbin case in the machine.
To thread the machine place a spool of thread on the spool pin.
Manually turn the hand wheel until the take-up lever reaches it's highest position.
From back to front pass the sewing thread through the thread guides on top of the machine.
Bring the thread between the tension discs then under or over the check spring, depending on the type of tension device.
Then pass the thread through the eye or slot in the take-up lever.
( A common mistake that some people make is to do this the wrong way round and put the thread through the take-up lever first and then through the tension discs ).
Continue by bringing the thread down and through the rest of the thread guides and into the guide on the needle clamp holder.
Then finally thread it through the eye of the needle, passing it from the side of the needle with the long groove.
The previous instructions are a general basic guide and very useful for machine users who do not have any instructions and do not know how to thread their machine.
But what happens if the needle has been put in the wrong way round or a new needle has to be fitted.
Even though you have followed the threading pattern and the machine has been threaded properly, it still will not function properly if the needle has not been fitted correctly or the wrong needle system is being used.
In order for you to use the right type of needle system and fit the needle the right way round you will need to know which type of sewing mechanism is in the machine.
Otherwise, not only will the machine give sewing problems, you could also damage the sewing hook if the needle is fitted in the wrong way round or is the wrong type.
So how do you thread machines properly when there are no instructions and you have never used or seen the machine before.
Regardless of the age, make or model, all domestic sewing machines have a basic pattern or sequence which you can follow, making it much easier to thread them.
Even though the parts may differ in shape or be located in different places from one machine to another.
When you know this pattern you can correctly thread most makes and models.
Starting with the bobbin case.
Unwind a short length of thread from the bobbin and put the bobbin into the bobbin case.
Pull the thread into the slot on the case, then draw the thread under the tension spring.
Leave a length of thread 3 to 4 inches hanging out then fit the bobbin case in the machine.
To thread the machine place a spool of thread on the spool pin.
Manually turn the hand wheel until the take-up lever reaches it's highest position.
From back to front pass the sewing thread through the thread guides on top of the machine.
Bring the thread between the tension discs then under or over the check spring, depending on the type of tension device.
Then pass the thread through the eye or slot in the take-up lever.
( A common mistake that some people make is to do this the wrong way round and put the thread through the take-up lever first and then through the tension discs ).
Continue by bringing the thread down and through the rest of the thread guides and into the guide on the needle clamp holder.
Then finally thread it through the eye of the needle, passing it from the side of the needle with the long groove.
The previous instructions are a general basic guide and very useful for machine users who do not have any instructions and do not know how to thread their machine.
But what happens if the needle has been put in the wrong way round or a new needle has to be fitted.
Even though you have followed the threading pattern and the machine has been threaded properly, it still will not function properly if the needle has not been fitted correctly or the wrong needle system is being used.
In order for you to use the right type of needle system and fit the needle the right way round you will need to know which type of sewing mechanism is in the machine.
Otherwise, not only will the machine give sewing problems, you could also damage the sewing hook if the needle is fitted in the wrong way round or is the wrong type.
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