Improper sewing machine threading is a frequent problem causing users to seek sewing machine repair.
Thread is a necessity. The sewing machine needs thread to form stitches and connect fabrics. In most cases, it uses two threads.
One thread fills a bobbin and is placed under the arm of the sewing machine. One thread comes from above through the eye of 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.
Unfortunately, when a sewing machine is improperly threaded, the stitching is irregular or may not form at all. While there are many ways to wrongly thread a sewing machine, there is only one right way. There are many different makes and models, and they do not thread exactly the same way. Therefore, it is essential to learn how to properly thread the sewing machine. Do it right every time.
How do you thread a Singer 401a? Or a Brother 7000? Or a Bernina 830? What measures do you use to thread your sewing machine? Is the threading procedure the same for most sewing machine, or do you have to learn each machine by itself? Is there an easy way?
If you follow this procedure, you will achieve perfect threading almost every time. It is a quick and easy way to thread most machines.
First, thread the top thread. It comes on a spool (different sizes, but all essentially the same) with a hole down the center. Set the spool of thread over the spool pin located on top or back of the sewing machine. The pin may be mounted up and down or sideways. A spool cap is required on side ways mounted spool pins.
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.
Some sewing machines mount the spool pin on the back or on the bottom behind the motor. Often sewers will choose to use an auxiliary spool pin set behind the sewing machine. You may find a thread net useful. The key is to insure smooth thread draw.
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.
At this point, it is not uncommon for even experienced users to mess up. The thread must properly slide between the tension discs in order to produce the right amount of tension. Sometimes lint, rust, or rust spots can cause the thread to snag or apply undue resistance. Frequently, thread fails to slide between the tension discs and simply rides on the out edge. This reduces or eliminates proper pressure on the thread.
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.
After flowing between the tension discs, the thread must flow through the tension take up spring. This prevents the thread from flopping around.
Thread the take up lever next. Stitches are a mess when the take up lever is missed. Keep threading through any other guides down to the needle.
Test the upper threading now by taking hold of the thread with your left hand and gently tugging. The thread should flow freely. If it drags or snags, there is a problem that you must trace back to its origin. Now release the presser foot. Test the thread again. When you tug on the thread you should feel significant resistance. If you do not, double check the threading of the tension assembly. This completes the upper threading once you thread the needle.
In conclusion, take the filled bobbin after checking it for smooth windings, and insert it into the bobbin carrier. Thread the bobbin tension spring by pulling the thread through the spring.
Hold the thread behind the needle with your left hand. Turn the hand wheel forward with your right. Advance the needle all the way down and back up. Tug on the thread with your left hand to draw the bobbin thread through the needle plate.
Thread is a necessity. The sewing machine needs thread to form stitches and connect fabrics. In most cases, it uses two threads.
One thread fills a bobbin and is placed under the arm of the sewing machine. One thread comes from above through the eye of 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.
Unfortunately, when a sewing machine is improperly threaded, the stitching is irregular or may not form at all. While there are many ways to wrongly thread a sewing machine, there is only one right way. There are many different makes and models, and they do not thread exactly the same way. Therefore, it is essential to learn how to properly thread the sewing machine. Do it right every time.
How do you thread a Singer 401a? Or a Brother 7000? Or a Bernina 830? What measures do you use to thread your sewing machine? Is the threading procedure the same for most sewing machine, or do you have to learn each machine by itself? Is there an easy way?
If you follow this procedure, you will achieve perfect threading almost every time. It is a quick and easy way to thread most machines.
First, thread the top thread. It comes on a spool (different sizes, but all essentially the same) with a hole down the center. Set the spool of thread over the spool pin located on top or back of the sewing machine. The pin may be mounted up and down or sideways. A spool cap is required on side ways mounted spool pins.
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.
Some sewing machines mount the spool pin on the back or on the bottom behind the motor. Often sewers will choose to use an auxiliary spool pin set behind the sewing machine. You may find a thread net useful. The key is to insure smooth thread draw.
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.
At this point, it is not uncommon for even experienced users to mess up. The thread must properly slide between the tension discs in order to produce the right amount of tension. Sometimes lint, rust, or rust spots can cause the thread to snag or apply undue resistance. Frequently, thread fails to slide between the tension discs and simply rides on the out edge. This reduces or eliminates proper pressure on the thread.
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.
After flowing between the tension discs, the thread must flow through the tension take up spring. This prevents the thread from flopping around.
Thread the take up lever next. Stitches are a mess when the take up lever is missed. Keep threading through any other guides down to the needle.
Test the upper threading now by taking hold of the thread with your left hand and gently tugging. The thread should flow freely. If it drags or snags, there is a problem that you must trace back to its origin. Now release the presser foot. Test the thread again. When you tug on the thread you should feel significant resistance. If you do not, double check the threading of the tension assembly. This completes the upper threading once you thread the needle.
In conclusion, take the filled bobbin after checking it for smooth windings, and insert it into the bobbin carrier. Thread the bobbin tension spring by pulling the thread through the spring.
Hold the thread behind the needle with your left hand. Turn the hand wheel forward with your right. Advance the needle all the way down and back up. Tug on the thread with your left hand to draw the bobbin thread through the needle plate.
About the Author:
Dr. David Trumble uncovers the basics of sewing machine repairand threading in his extensive sewing machine repair courses. Get a copy of his free beginning sewing machine repair courses entitled 7 Steps To Peak Performance.
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