how do i work a sewing machine!

Shion · Post by **Shion** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 4:14 pm

umm i cant get the sewing machine to pick up the thread and how do i put the thread in

mindtailor · Post by **mindtailor** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 4:29 pm

O_o

what thread are you talking about?

if it's bobbin thread you're talking about (the thread that comes up from the bottom), make sure the bobbin is in correctly, and that it has thread in it. If it is/does, thread the top part of the machine, hold the end of the thread, and stitch down once, bringing the needle back up. with the needle in the up position, the top thread should be looped down into the machine. pull on the end of the top thread, and then pull the resulting loop of bobbin thread through.

I hope that solves your problem.

If it is top threading you are having a problem with, look at the manual for the machine, it should tell you how to thread it. (I can't tell you right off the top of my head because threading varies from brand to brand, machine to machine.)

Laura92 · Post by **Laura92** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 4:34 pm

hi Shion! Ok: look at your manual first! That usually gives an illustrated tutorial on how to thread the machine. Also, you could ask someone in your house who DOES know how to thread. If there isnt' anyone, just listen to what mindtailor already said ^_^

Shion · Post by **Shion** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 5:06 pm

hi thanks but umm its a very old machine and i took it off of my great aunt. so there is no manual to show me how to work it but umm its the botton thread i'm having trouble with it doesnt seem to grab at all but it seems that my mom knows what your talking about and all along my father knows how to sew, isnt this a weird world a guy sewing, i kinda laughed at him and then got mad real quick because he didnt tell me how to sew.

mindtailor · Post by **mindtailor** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 5:18 pm

ooh what kind of machine? I have an old black Singer, but it is still very nice. (btw if you have the same machine I can scan that part of the manual for you)

you checked everything, and it's still not picking up the thread? It might be a problem with the machine.

make sure you did the stitch-and-pull thing with the needle first, and make sure there's thread on the bobbin. (if you're not familiar with any kind of sewing machine, it's the little spool of thread in the bottom.)

Laura92 · Post by **Laura92** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 5:32 pm

eek good luck!

Shion · Post by **Shion** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 1:22 pm

thak you all for helping but i got it to work yippeee now i'm off to sew, thank you thank you thank you

Fialchar · Post by **Fialchar** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 2:46 pm

What's so odd about a guy sewing?

I got a newer machine, but I also have an old foot-powered cast iron one at my grandmother's house (Old stuff is cool..

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Shion · Post by **Shion** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 3:23 pm

well theres nothing wrong with a man sewing buts its kinda weird.
the new machines are so expensive

Fialchar · Post by **Fialchar** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 3:35 pm

Yes'm, but it's cheaper than building up cars with performance parts, so it's almost like a break O.o

Shion · Post by **Shion** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 10:03 am

yup u got that right, umm can someone tell me how to put thread on that round shape object that goes on the bottom

onefang · Post by **onefang** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 11:08 am

"round shaped object"? does it look like a short, fat spool (but smaller)? kinda like this: http://www.cosmos-buttons.com.tw/image/ ... 20machine% then that's called the bobbin and you have to wind the thread you're using around it ... what brand of sewing machine are you using? can you guess how old it is? that info would really help us trying to help you.

Fialchar · Post by **Fialchar** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 11:13 am

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onefang · Post by **onefang** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 11:17 am

heh, sorry. try this one: http://www.cosmos-buttons.com.tw/image/07-01-05.jpg

mindtailor · Post by **mindtailor** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 3:10 pm

http://sewing.about.com/library/weekly/aa031200a.htm

try looking through there to find what you need- you can find sewing machine manuals, which you definitely need.

Shion · Post by **Shion** » Fri Aug 27, 2004 12:41 pm

thank you all i got it working

Fialchar · Post by **Fialchar** » Fri Aug 27, 2004 1:18 pm

Woot! ^^