Today I'm going to show you how to thread a sewing machine.
But not just one, we're actually going to do several.
Although the concept is the same, there are a few differences that can make it just a little bit confusing.
So, with this information, hopefully, you will be able to thread any machine that you come across.
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The first machine that we are going to look at today is the Singer 221.
Just keep in mind that this information is going to apply to machines with a similar tension as this model.
Alright, let's go ahead and lift up our presser foot.
and then rotate the handwheel towards us until the take-up spring is in the highest position.
Now we can grab our spool of thread and bring that thread over to the first thread guide.
Bring the thread around the tension and up to the check spring.
Once you reach the check spring, go ahead and hold your spool of thread
and then with your left hand, bring it over to the right - with just a little tension - until that check spring pops into the guide.
Then you can put the thread behind the bar.
Put your thread through the take up.
And now you can take the thread down to the little thread guide
and pop it in there. If you can't pop it in, you can just thread it through the top.
Then you've got your needle clamp thread guide.
I am going to be using a manual needle threader, because this machine does not have an automated needle threader.
Also, this machine threads from right to left- not front to back.
When I first started sewing, I thought every single machine threaded from front to back
so it's always a good idea to just double check your manual.
Make sure that you are threading it properly.
Alright- that came through just fine
I'm going to go ahead and put the thread underneath the foot
and then pull a couple of inches back
and we're all done.
The next machine is going to be a basic mechanical sewing machine.
Once again, the information is going to apply to machines with a similar tension as this model.
Go ahead and shut off your machine.
Lift up your presser foot.
Using your handwheel, rotate it counter clockwise towards you
until this little mark is facing up.
Now, pull up your spool pin.
Place your spool of thread on the spool pin with your thread coming off towards the front.
Then you can bring your thread over to the guide
and bring it down the channel.
We're going to bring the thread around the tension
When you bring it up, keep it towards the right
and then bring it all the way around to the left
and down the channel.
Now you have your needle clamp thread guide
just go ahead and take the thread and pop it in there.
Now that the thread is through the tension disks, you can lower your presser foot.
It just makes it easier to thread your needle.
Once again, I am going to use the manual needle threader
so we can make this nice and easy.
We'll see if it cooperates while I am on video...
There we go - okay.
and then you can use the hook to pull the thread through
just like that
Lift up your pressers foot.
Place your thread underneath the foot and behind- once again.
The next machine is the Janome HD1000.
This one is considered a heavy-duty machine so it does thread a little bit different.
That is why I wanted to show you this particular one.
Also, it does have a needle threader. That's kind of fun since we haven't seen that yet.
We're going to go ahead and rotate our handwheel towards us until the take up comes to the highest position.
Then lift up your presser foot.
Place your spool of thread on the top
bringing it over to the first guide.
Here's where I was talking about. We are actually going to go to the left side and then there is a check spring
and a little guide. You just need to bring it around and bring your thread up
Keep it to the left and then bring it around to the right of the take up and pull it down.
We're going to pop it into the first guide.
Then there is a second guide.
Now we are going to go down to the needle clamp thread guide where we will pop that in as well
Rotate your handwheel to bring your needle to the highest position
so that we can use the needle threader.
Perfect.
Pull that down and the hook will come through the eye of the needle.
Bring the thread over to the left
and then bring it over to the right and hold it softly
and then release
and you've got a loop.
Grab your thread. Pull it through. You know the drill. Bring the thread underneath
and leave a few inches behind
Perfect.
Last but not least we are going to discuss one of these fancy machines.
I just love this thing.
Press the needle up/down button
That is going to put your needle in the appropriate position for when we thread the machine in a little bit.
Now you can click the lock out button
That's going to drop your presser foot and it's going to automatically open your tension disks for threading.
You have to do that in order to make sure that it is threaded properly.
Now, go ahead and grab your spool of thread
We are going to put that right on the spool pin
Let me grab my cap.
Ok - there we go.
Now, with your thread in both hands, go ahead and put it around the thread guide- following the numbered path.
Floss it back and forth- you will hear it click in.
Bring the thread down the channel
following that numbered path.
When you get to the top,
keep the thread to the right
and then follow it around and down.
Bring it all the way down the channel
and there will be a little thread guide down at the bottom.
Then there is also a needle clamp thread guide next.
Bring your thread over to the needle threader.
Now pull your thread over to the left and you can cut off your thread.
Press the needle threader lever down and your needle is all threaded.
Isn't that just cool?
Lastly, once again, grab your thread.
Unlock your machine
and it will lift up your presser foot for you.
Put the thread behind.
You have now learned how to thread 4 machines.
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