Threading a sewing machine can sometimes seem harder than the project itself.
The good news is that it's much the same for most sewing machines.
Here are a few helpful tips on how to thread a sewing machine.
If you loose your machine's manual or buy a used machine, these tips will help.
Set Up Choose a comfortable location for your sewing machine.
Some people like a sewing table while others prefer a bar or ironing board so they can sew standing up - either choice is fine.
Lighting is the most important factor to consider in choosing your location.
Needles and thread are small and difficult to see in the best of circumstances, so a well-lit area is ideal.
On the far right of the machine is a large round wheel called a hand wheel.
Use this wheel to correctly position the needle for threading.
Gently pull the wheel toward you until you can clearly see the eye of the needle.
You should also raise the presser foot before you begin running thread.
Threading You will need thread in two specific locations in order to sew - on the bobbin and on the thread pin on top of the machine.
It is easy to wind your bobbin with matching thread on your machine.
Place your chosen spool of thread on the spool pin.
It is located on top of your machine most of the time but can sometimes be found on the side.
Do not forget the cap if your spool pin is horizontal.
The next step is routing your thread correctly.
You may have one or many threading points along the top of your machine, depending on how many stitches or features your machine has.
Pass the thread through each point, through the take up lever, around the thread tensioner and arrive at the needle.
Whether you thread from the front or back of the needle will depend on the machine you own, however most of the time your thread routing will hint at the proper direction to thread the needle.
Pull a few inches of thread through the needle laying it to the left, insert the bobbin and you are ready to begin some test stitches.
Bobbin Thread You will need to pull a few inches of bobbin thread through the closed throat plate and drape it to the right of the needle.
With one hand, hold the thread you have pulled through the machine, being careful to stay away from the needle.
Use your other hand to gently turn the hand wheel until the needle drops down into the bobbin case.
If everything is threaded correctly, the needle will pull up a loop of bobbin thread.
Pull this thread gently to the left.
You are now ready to check tension levels, stitching settings and crafting.