How Do You Thread A Singer Sewing Machine?
Improper sewing machine threading is a frequent problem causing users to seek sewing machine repair.
Without thread there is no sewing. Thread is an essential. The sewing machine uses thread to attach fabrics together. Indeed, most sewing machines use two threads.
An upper thread is threaded through the eye of the needle. A second thread is wound on a bobbin and inserted under the sewing arm.
The sewing machine drives the needle down through the hole in the needle plate into the bobbin area. The thread from above threaded through the eye of the needle pulls this thread down where the hook picks it up and draws it around the bobbin thread. When the needle moves up, the bobbin thread and upper thread pull against each other forming a locked stitch within the fabric.
There is only one right way to thread a sewing machine. With the thousands of different makes and models, it can be challenging to properly thread unfamiliar machines. Thread it right.
What about threading an Elna1010? Or a Pfaff 93? Or a Viking 6000? What steps can you do to make sure your are threading the sewing machine accurately? Is there a technique that works for threading most machines, or is threading completely different? What is an easy way to thread a sewing machine?
If you follow this procedure, you will achieve perfect threading almost every time. It is a quick and easy way to thread most machines.
Start threading with the top thread spool. There are many different designs of spools fat old wooden spools, plastic fat spools, and plastic narrow spools. They all work about the same, however, some work better horizontally or vertically. Therefore always set the spool pin on the best spool (available) for your machine. Use a spool cap on horizontal pins to prevent snagging.
Before threading further, look from right to left across the top of the sewing machine. You should see at least one and possibly more thread guides. It is essential that you inspect each guide to make sure it is smooth and has not rough edges that might snag the thread. File or smooth out these edges if necessary. Draw the thread from the spool from right to left through each guide sequentially. Make sure the thread flows freely off the spool and through the guides.
Some spool pins attach to the back of the sewing machine, and a few sewing machines have spool pins at the base behind the machine. Many people use an optional free standing accessory spool pin stand. These are usually sit behind the machine. Thread nets may be helpful. Smooth thread flow if vital, so double check by drawing a few inches of thread while you feel for snags.
Next, pull the thread through the tension assembly. Some tension assemblies are front mounted and quite obvious. Other machines have the tension mechanism enclosed under the cover. In either case, the mechanism uses two or more metal discs that press against the thread as it passes through them. This makes tension or resistance on the thread.
Here is a trouble spot. Threading the tension assembly can be tricky. The key is to seat the thread through tension discs. The thread may snag on rough spots, rust, or lint trapped inside the tension assembly. More often the thread will ride along the top of the tension discs and fail to be properly seated. In the first case, excessive tension will be created. In the second case, little or no tension will result. The thread must be properly seated to insure proper tension operations.
Avoid this problem by making sure the tension assembly is clean and free of debris, lint, rust, and rough spots. Then before threading the top of the machine, lift the presser foot. This will hold the tension disc apart. The thread should easily slide into position.
Once the tension is properly threaded, draw the thread through the tension spring or take up spring. This device maintains constant pressure on the thread and prevents it from flopping around.
Thread the take up lever next. Stitches are a mess when the take up lever is missed. Keep threading through any other guides down to the needle.
Test the upper threading now by taking hold of the thread with your left hand and gently tugging. The thread should flow freely. If it drags or snags, there is a problem that you must trace back to its origin. Now release the presser foot. Test the thread again. When you tug on the thread you should feel significant resistance. If you do not, double check the threading of the tension assembly. This completes the upper threading once you thread the needle.
In conclusion, take the filled bobbin after checking it for smooth windings, and insert it into the bobbin carrier. Thread the bobbin tension spring by pulling the thread through the spring.
Hold the thread behind the needle with your left hand. Turn the hand wheel forward with your right. Advance the needle all the way down and back up. Tug on the thread with your left hand to draw the bobbin thread through the needle plate.
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