Threading a new sewing machine or one that is new to you can feel a bit daunting, but no more. Follow these quick and eassy steps to confident threading of any sewing machine.
Sewing machine threading is a frequent problem causing users to be hesitant or get frustrated. But this anxiety is no longer an issue. Just follow a few simple steps to confident threading every time.
Thread is a necessity. The sewing machine needs thread to form stitches and connect fabrics. In most cases, it uses two threads.
From a bobbin or shuttle placed under the sewing machine arm, one thread is placed. From the top of the sewing machine, another thread is drawn by the needle.
The sewing machine drives the needle down through the hole in the needle plate into the bobbin area. The thread from above threaded through the eye of the needle pulls this thread down where the hook picks it up and draws it around the bobbin thread.
When the needle moves up, the bobbin thread and upper thread pull against each other forming a locked stitch within the fabric.
However, improper threading can leave a mess when you try to sew. Each make and model has it own special threading, and it must be followed precisely every time.
What about threading an Elna1010? Or a Pfaff 93? Or a Viking 6000?
What steps can you do to make sure your are threading the sewing machine accurately?
Is there a technique that works for threading most machines, or is threading completely different? What is an easy way to thread a sewing machine?
If you follow this procedure, you will achieve perfect threading almost every time. It is a quick and easy way to thread most machines.
Begin by threading the upper thread. Your thread is wrapped around a spool with a hole down its center. The spools are made in a variety of shapes and designs, yet they all work alike. The spool of thread is placed on a spool pin which may be horizontally or vertically mounted to the sewing machine.
It may by on the back or at the top. Place the spool over the spool pin on top of the sewing machine. If the pin is horizontal, you will need to use a spool cap to prevent snags.
Look over the top of the sewing machine from right to left. Do you see a series of thread guides?
Check these to make sure they are all smooth and free of surfaces that might snag thread. File or smooth as necessary. Pull the thread through each guide from right to left. Check the thread as it comes off the spool and through the guides to insure even smooth flow.
Spool pins are sometimes mounted on the back or behind the motor at the base of the machine. Some users employ a free standing accessory spool pin placed behind the machine. A thread net may be helpful with some threads. Make sure the thread flows freely.
Next, pull the thread through the tension assembly. Some tension assemblies are front mounted and quite obvious. Other machines have the tension mechanism enclosed under the cover. In either case, the mechanism uses two or more metal discs that press against the thread as it passes through them. This makes tension or resistance on the thread.
Here is a trouble spot. Threading the tension assembly can be tricky. The key is to seat the thread through tension discs.
The thread may snag on rough spots, rust, or lint trapped inside the tension assembly. More often the thread will ride along the top of the tension discs and fail to be properly seated. In the first case, excessive tension will be created. In the second case, little or no tension will result. The thread must be properly seated to insure proper tension operations.
Prevent this problem by lifting the presser foot when you begin threading. Keep it up until you have threaded the needle. The raised presser foot keeps the tension discs open, making it easy for the thread to slide into position. Also clean out the tension assembly. Remove any lint, debris, rust, or rough spots.
Once the tension is properly threaded, draw the thread through the tension spring or take up spring. This device maintains constant pressure on the thread and prevents it from flopping around.
Next the take up lever must be threaded. Make sure this lever is threaded or the stitches will be a mess. Follow any remaining threading guides to the needle.
Check the threading. Pull on the thread. It must flow smoothly across the top of the sewing machine and through the tensions. If you feel resistance, check for snags.
Next, drop the presser foot. This applies the pressure on the thread. Check this by tugging again. You must feel some resistance. I f you fail to feel this resistance, double check the threading. Your threading is complete once your thread the needle.
Finally, thread the bobbin. Check to make sure the bobbin is smoothly wound on the bobbin " not too tight or too loose. Insert the filled bobbin into the bobbin carrier. Draw the bobbin thread through the bobbin tension.
To draw the bobbin thread up through the needle plate, take hold of the thread behind the needle. Using your right hand turn the hand wheel forward.
Advance the needle down through the needle plate and back up. Pull the thread you have held behind the needle. Draw the bobbin thread up from below.
It is always a good idea to reference any sewing machine manualsthat came with the machine, but this procedure will work for sure.
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