Improper sewing machine threading is a frequent problem causing users to seek sewing machine repair.
Without thread there is no sewing. Thread is an essential. The sewing machine uses thread to attach fabrics together. Indeed, most sewing machines use 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 mechanism moves the needle up and down through the needle plate and into the bobbin area. The upper thread is picked up by the sewing machine hook and pulled around the bobbin thread. As the needle pulls out and moves higher, it tightens the threads into a locked stitch in the middle of 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 is the procedure for threading a Janome MC4000? Or a Singer 730? Or a Bernina 240? What steps are needed to insure proper threading? What is the proper procedure for threading most sewing machines? What easy techniques helps make sure threading is right?
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.
Before threading further, look from right to left across the top of the sewing machine. You should see at least one and possibly more thread guides. It is essential that you inspect each guide to make sure it is smooth and has not rough edges that might snag the thread. File or smooth out these edges if necessary. Draw the thread from the spool from right to left through each guide sequentially. Make sure the thread flows freely off the spool and through the guides.
Some spool pins attach to the back of the sewing machine, and a few sewing machines have spool pins at the base behind the machine. Many people use an optional free standing accessory spool pin stand. These are usually sit behind the machine. Thread nets may be helpful. Smooth thread flow if vital, so double check by drawing a few inches of thread while you feel for snags.
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.
This problem is easily prevented. Clean out the tension assembly of any debris, lint, rust, or rough spots. When you start threading, lift the presser foot. Leave it up until you are ready to thread the needle. This will hold the tension discs open allowing the thread to properly seat between them.
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.
Following the tension spring, the thread is threaded up and through the take up lever. Miss this lever and stitches mess up. Draw the thread through any final thread 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.
To complete the threading, insert the filled bobbin into the bobbin carrier. Make sure the thread is smoothly and snugly wound. Pull the thread through the bobbin tension spring.
Pull the bobbin thread through the needle plate by holding the thread behind the needle with your left hand while you advance the hand wheel with your right. Turn the hand wheel around until the needle goes all the way down and rises back up above the needle plate. Pull with your left and to draw up the bobbin thread.
Without thread there is no sewing. Thread is an essential. The sewing machine uses thread to attach fabrics together. Indeed, most sewing machines use 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 mechanism moves the needle up and down through the needle plate and into the bobbin area. The upper thread is picked up by the sewing machine hook and pulled around the bobbin thread. As the needle pulls out and moves higher, it tightens the threads into a locked stitch in the middle of 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 is the procedure for threading a Janome MC4000? Or a Singer 730? Or a Bernina 240? What steps are needed to insure proper threading? What is the proper procedure for threading most sewing machines? What easy techniques helps make sure threading is right?
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.
Before threading further, look from right to left across the top of the sewing machine. You should see at least one and possibly more thread guides. It is essential that you inspect each guide to make sure it is smooth and has not rough edges that might snag the thread. File or smooth out these edges if necessary. Draw the thread from the spool from right to left through each guide sequentially. Make sure the thread flows freely off the spool and through the guides.
Some spool pins attach to the back of the sewing machine, and a few sewing machines have spool pins at the base behind the machine. Many people use an optional free standing accessory spool pin stand. These are usually sit behind the machine. Thread nets may be helpful. Smooth thread flow if vital, so double check by drawing a few inches of thread while you feel for snags.
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.
This problem is easily prevented. Clean out the tension assembly of any debris, lint, rust, or rough spots. When you start threading, lift the presser foot. Leave it up until you are ready to thread the needle. This will hold the tension discs open allowing the thread to properly seat between them.
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.
Following the tension spring, the thread is threaded up and through the take up lever. Miss this lever and stitches mess up. Draw the thread through any final thread 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.
To complete the threading, insert the filled bobbin into the bobbin carrier. Make sure the thread is smoothly and snugly wound. Pull the thread through the bobbin tension spring.
Pull the bobbin thread through the needle plate by holding the thread behind the needle with your left hand while you advance the hand wheel with your right. Turn the hand wheel around until the needle goes all the way down and rises back up above the needle plate. Pull with your left and to draw up the bobbin thread.
About the Author:
Dr. David Trumble uncovers the techniques 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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