How to thread sewing machines are the most common questions we get. And we understand why you are asking. Threading a sewing machine for the first time can be difficult. So let's talk about how to thread a sewing machine.
Look for arrows on your sewing machine. These arrows are there to show you how to thread your sewing machine. If you can't find any arrows, I recommend looking in your instruction manual to see if they show you how to thread your sewing machine. If none of these steps works, I recommend that you keep reading our five simple steps on how to thread your sewing machine.
Step number 1: locating instruction book.
The answer to how to thread your sewing machine can be found in the instruction book. The instruction book will give you a detailed explanation on how to guide the thread down to the needle and how to install the bobbin correctly. If you don't have the instruction book, You will most likely find a copy of it. If you search for it on google, type your sewing machine name and manual.
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Step Number 2: Understanding how the thread is guided
The thread holder does have one job, and that is holding the thread. From the thread holder to the needle, there are usually some guiding points and a holder that moves relative to the needle. The guidance is there to provide the correct tension and make the thread run as smoothly as possible to the needle. Having this in mind while threading the machine can really help you understand why you should thread the machine correctly.
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Step Number 3: Preparing the sewing machine for threading
If you don't know how to thread the sewing machine, you should put the needle is at its highest point by turning the flywheel towards you. Some flywheels have markings that show when the needle is at its highest point. Turn the flywheel towards you until you hit the mark.
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Step number 4: Threading the machine
When you start threading the machine, be aware of the tension you are applying to the thread. It should be tight, but not to tight. When the thread is down at the needle, give it a small pull. You should not feel any resistance. The thread does in almost all cases, go from the thread holder that is located on the right side of the machine to the needle on the left side. When the thread is in contact with the sewing machine body, it should, in most cases, go down before it goes up. The thread should also, in most cases, go in the front of the needle and out in the back. You are not finished threading the machine until the loose thread has been placed under the sewing foot and backward. This is very important.
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Step number 5: The bobbin:
The bobbin is usually the hardest thing to thread. The bobbin thread usually goes from the bobbin house to a thread holder and upwards. If you are unsure if your bobbin is thread correctly, try pulling on the thread that sticks out of the machine, is there any tension? There should not be any tension on the bobbin thread.
The bobbin might also be incorrect by itself. Remove the bobbin and turn the flywheel towards you. Study the bobbin holder and see what happens when you turn the flywheel. Place the bobbin back in the machine and see if it wobbles when you rotate the flywheel. If it wobbles, your bobbin can place the wrong way in the machine or have the wrong shape.
If none of these steps helped you, I recommend looking up your sewing machine on youtube to see if there are any video guides on how to thread the machine. If you are sure that you are doing it correctly, the timing might be off. You can check that for yourself by opening the bobbin holder and removing the bobbin. There should be a disk around the bobbin that rotates when you turn the flywheel towards you. Does the needle hit the markings at the disk? Remember that there is no almost hitting the mark. It has to hit the spot perfectly every time. IF the bobbin is off, you have to fix that. This can be difficult to fix on your own, so I would recommend reaching out to your sewing machine store for help. If you want to fix it yourself, I would recommend reading your instruction book or going on youtube to get the proper guidance. A pro tip is to take pictures along the way so that you know how each piece should be installed.
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