I need help with my sewing machine Singer 9015?

Question

My mom gave me this sewing machine, and she never knew how to use it. I'm trying to learn now and I don't know how to thread it! Where do I lay the thread??
My boyfriend sews a lot and he couldn't even figure it out.

Pics:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/momo_momo/sewingmachine.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/momo_momo/sewingmachine2.jpg


Please help I really want to learn to sew

Where do I lay the thread to get it all connected and stuff?? Please tell me

Thanks so far even though I'm having trouble understanding. Probably because I'm new to this.

PS Does it have to be cleaned if It's been covered in a case all this time?

Answer 1

I got the link on the Singer website, where you can buy the Owner's Manual:

http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html

Think about it, even when it cost $15.00, it will give you the opportunity to really know how to use your sewing machine.

Also in the same website: Singer.com - you can get support in any case you need it.

Good luck!!

EDIT:

I forgot to tell you that the Owner's Manuals have a "diagram" on how to threat the machine.

Answer 2

Are you talking about the bobbin? There should be a small metal case to put the bobbin in, and then that snaps into the machine somewhere below the needle. The second picture looks like the right place but it's too blurry and too close.

To connect it, thread the needle, hold the tail of the top thread in one hand and use the handwheel to drop the needle down. Keep rolling the handwheel until the needle comes back up again and it will carry the bottom thread up with it.

Chances are this machine is way overdue for its annual cleaning and won't work properly anyway, so take it in and then have the technician show you how to thread it.
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Answer 3

Singer is no longer a big name in sewing machines. In fact, it has pretty well dropped to near bottom of the list. The cream of the crop is Bernina and you pay dearly for every ounce of it. The models sold at discount stores are bottom of the product line and you may not be happy with either brand. Always check a store's return policy. You may be able to purchase, try and then return if you do not like the way the machine handles the job. The best option is to visit a few sewing machine dealers and tell them what you are looking for in a sewing machine. They will help you select a machine that will fit your budget. . Like car dealers, they will let you test drive the machines before purchasing. After purchasing, the staff at a sewing machine dealer will help you if you have a question or need assistance For quilting you want as much space as possible between the tower and presser foot to accommodate the bulk of a quilt. You want to include a quarter inch foot for piecing and a walking foot as well as a daring/quilting foot for free motion quilting. When doing free-motion stitching, you and not the machine will be controlling the motion of the fabric. If the machine you like does not have a feature to lower the feed dogs for free motion stitching, you can set the stitch length to zero to stop the feed dogs from moving.

Answer 4

Your best bet would be to either get the owner's manual or take the machine to a local sewing machine repair place and have them clean it. Ask them if all the pieces (especially the bobbin case) are there. They can show you how to thread it and how to make it work. Having it cleaned is a good idea if it's been sitting awhile. They can make sure it's working properly.

Once you get used to using it, you can learn to clean it yourself without much trouble. When you're new, though, have someone who knows what he's (or she's) doing clean it for you. I clean my own, but had to be shown how. For the first few years, I had someone else clean it.

Answer 5

Here are some good instructions:
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Thread-a-Sewing-Machine/