When you are working on a sewing machine, it’s very important to ensure the proper usage. The art can be destroyed if any mishap happens at the time of threading. Simple mistakes can ruin the hard work even for the expert people in sewing.
The working designs of most of the sewing machines are the same. If you want the proper stitches, before threading the machine, you need to understand the different parts and their contribution to sewing. The basic principles will be covered by the manufacturer’s user manual, even though you will find a simple guideline below.
Placing Reel
You have to place the thread above the spool pin. It’s basically the stick on the top of the sewing machine. While placing the reel, if it does not fit in a proper way, then it’s better to use a cap over the spool so that it is placed perfectly without any disturbance.
Generally, the manufacturer provides this cap along with the machine. But if you fail to find it, better to collect it from the authorized place. One more thing to remember, the thread will be released counter-clockwise.
Place The Bobbin On The Pin To the Wind
Producers design sewing machines in such a way that they place the bobbin pin on top near the spool pin. You have to place the full-threaded bobbin on that pin. Wind the bobbin according to your needs. If you require more than 1 bobbin, then it’s good to complete this task in advance to maintain the steady growth of your art.
Wind clockwise around the bobbin with the edge of the thread and place it on the winder. Check the presser foot and apply gentle pressure to the paddle so that the bobbin gets full of thread. When it is full, naturally it will stop spinning and then cut the thread. After cutting remove it from the winder.
Placing The Thread On The Machine
Most of the time, the treading instructions are printed with serial numbers over the machine to simplify the procedure. So you need to thread the machine guided by those directions. Bring the thread down fin ront of the machine.
By following the directional arrows, pull the thread down like a “U” shape and wrap the thread around from take-up lever to back down to the needles. In the take-up lever, you will find a hole through which the thread will go through.
Threading The Needle
Take the edge of the thread and pull it near to needle. Thread the needle and pull it to go through a small metal part just beneath the needle.
Find The Place To Place The Bobbin
When the upper of threading the machine is done, and then you need to place the bobbin in a small compartment which is generally placed just below the needle. You have to open this chamber where you will find a bobbin slot and it should open easily. But again it’s safer to check the user manual before opening.
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Exposing The Bobbin Thread
Unwind some inches of the thread from the bobbin so that it will catch the hand wheel. Be sure about the catching, as without it stitching will not behave rationally. Place the bobbin in the compartments following the user manual so that the thread will easily unwind.
After closing the compartment, turn the round dial/wheel towards you for few times so that the end of the thread from the bobbin should pop out. You need to pull some inches of the thread and check whether it removes easily.
Following basic directions for threading a sewing machine will enhance your sewing job. But it is always recommended to read the full instructions of the manufacturer’s user guide.