Help with Handy Stitch sewing?

Question

Ok I bought a Handy stitch. I want to know how to use it I have never used a sewing machine. I have threaded it the way it asked I put the cloth beneath the fastening plate. I started to so and it was a long stitch. However on the bottom the thread is in tiny loops and when I slightly pulled the cloth apart it came apart. I feel like I have to tie it in some way but I’m not sure. Any help?

Answer 1

Isn't the Handy stitch the machine that looks kind of like scissors? The "as seen of TV" ones? Like this: http://seenontvwebstore.com/product_info.php/products_id/195?osCsid=1546e614d65340d1a08c0f7f3f6bb11a

If that's what you're working with I don't think there is a lot you can do. If the underside of the fabric has threads that are just loops it sounds like the lower thread (what would be called the bobbin thread on a large machine) either isn't in or isn't catching. On a larger machine you use a spool of thread that goes through the needle and a bobbin of thread that catches it from underneath. I'd say re-thread the bobbin, change the needle and try cleaning the machine.

Now if there was a thread through the loops that fell out when you pulled it apart then the tension somewhere is off and you could look for a place to make it tighter.

Answer 2

it sounds like you need to adjust your tension on your machine. I am not familiar with your machine but you can find out how to do that in the book that came with it.