I am a major beginnner when it comes to sewing how can I teach myself to thead the machine. I keep forgetting. Is there a trick? Can I write it down somehow? I will have someone show me, but then I forget. Is there a trick?
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2006-10-14 16:42:03 · 4 answers · asked by adobeprincess 6 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
This is my grandmothers machine and no it does not have a manuel. My grandmother is 90. The machine has been around a long time, but is still good. I like the arrow idea. I am going to see about a manuel hiding place. Perhaps there is a pouch area if I am lucky. I know they are very expensive so I feel lucky to have this. Thanks to the 2 people with the consturtive ideas. I thought I might get a wise guy just like when I asked for a dress pattern. They cannot help it I guess. This is called answers not insults. Thanks cool people.
2006-10-14 17:09:58 · update #1
Oh my. I just looked at it. This is not the machine I remeber. This thing is probably a collectable. I just looked. No way there is no manual anywhere. It is a black colored singer. I think my mom did a switch on me. This is not the white machine I remember. The manuel is long gone. It looks like i have 2 dinosaurs. One with a light that does not work and this other. I can put white label tape on it, but I seriously doubt I can order a mauel for this.
2006-10-14 17:22:50 · update #2
My sewing machine has the numbers and displays to show where to thread it. If yours does not, get little numbers and mark the direction with a line and arrow for which way around it should go. Start with 1 at the top and number down as you go. This should do it.
2006-10-14 16:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by Cammi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your sewing machine originally came with a manual that will have a threading diagram in it. If you still have it, look it up and follow the instructions. If you don't, it will be hard to tell you, because different machines thread differently. The basic idea is the same for all of them tho. Maybe this will help. Put the spool on the spool peg, wherever that is. If it has a spool cap, put it on. next, bring the thread to the left to the next connection- it may be a loop, a hook, an eye, or a button-like projection...if you've threaded this machine before, someone has shown it to you. Next, bring the thread down and around the tension knob. This is different on every brand.. then up and through the eye or loop at the top of the rod. Then bring the thread down and through the hook that holds it close to the needle. Thread the needle, putting the end of the thread towards the back of the machine. Make sure it is in back when you start to sew, so it doesn't get caught in the bobbin case. If you need to, hold it there for the first stitch or two. Good luck! I hope you have many creative years at your machine. (you might try contacting the manufacturer for a copy of the manual-that will help you with a lot of other questions that will come up later)
Sorry you can't get a manual. However, I learned to sew almost 40 years ago on my mother's old black Singer. To thread it, put the spool on the peg, to the left through the eye, down around the tension knob, up and through the eye on the rod, down to the hook near the needle, thread the needle. You don't really need the light- I often use a crook necked desk lamp for more light anyway. The black Singer is a very simple machine, and a good one, too, as long as you don't mind that it only goes backwards and forwards, and has no zig-zag or buttonhole stitches, unless it came with a rather large buttonhole atatchment. It is awkward to use, and so I used to handmake my buttonholes with blanket stitch, or bind them- you'll learn about that later. If you do all that handsewing, making your own buttonholes won't be a problem. The black Singer is almost indestructable, and if its not working, you can get it repaired. It is a collectable, but a usable one.
2006-10-15 00:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by atbremser 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is not really a trick. IF you have the book that come with the machine, it will show you how.
Most machines have a diagram, on where the thread path goes. It will be UNDER where the thread goes. I could show you how but can't really tell you. Get someone close by to show you. One time should be enough. Good luck. Pops
2006-10-14 23:51:32 · answer #3 · answered by Pops 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does your machine have the manuel?Because i really think it depends on the model.On mine you have to go up and around,in and out.Every which way but loose!Too hard to type up.Sorry!
2006-10-14 23:52:11 · answer #4 · answered by fluffer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋