How to Thread a Sewing Machine for Beginners

[rightor1]

Thank you for the video. I have a Janome machine with a front loading bobbin just like this. There is a metal half circle that the bobbin sits on but it came out and doesn't want to just "snap" back into place. There is also a metal piece that fits over the bobbin if I could ever get it all to snap together, I am sure nothing is broken, I am just not mechanically minded.

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@rightor1 Hope it all fits back together soon so you can get down to some serious fashion sewing. Why not join me in my next sew-along?

[123RainbowSmarties]

Thank you so much, I have been trying to do it for ages

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@123RainbowSmarties Nice to hear my tutorial helped. Thank you.

[elolpenny]

thank you so much for the great video. V. useful. my guide makes no sence!

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@elolpenny Glad to be of help. Thanks for the comment.

[ionlygetstronger143]

im in home ec we have ben learning to do the bobbin bu if we get it wrong butshe wont tell u whats rong and same thing with threading it bad teacher? i beleave she is. thanks the help :) wonderful explanation

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@ionlygetstronger143 Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.

[DauwXelfje]

Could you please help me? I do exactly what you're telling us to do, but there's no loop comming up whilde threading the underthread. It's only going to wrap in that spoolcase but nothing is comming up. It's becoming entangled... Could you help me please? :)

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@DauwXelfje Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. First, ensure your sewing machine needle is the right way around. Its easily done but can be put in the wrong way around. Secondly, make sure the bobbin case / spool is pushed fully into the machine. You should here a loud click. You may also want to check that you have threaded the spool / bobbin case correctly, making sure the thread is loaded properly. Hope that helps a little.

[numberonedirectioner]

thank you, this is such a good video. you are much better then my sewing teacher :)

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@numberonedirectioner Haha. Thanks so much for the very kind comment, just don't tell your sewing teacher :) Always happy to help.

[rubest3r]

Wow... this has been the best video. I'm a beginner and the only sewing I've done is buttons. I have been so confused on how to do this... My manual is old and not in color. Your a lifesaver!!!

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@rubest3r Thanks so much for the kind comment. Always happy to help.

[Mookho1]

....Im just gunna stick to hand sewing...thats too much work!

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@Mookho1 Hi. It really is all about personal preference but I promise you if you take the time to learn these techniques, you can achieve so much more.

[communicashun]

now i know why i have holes in all my clothes...omg is this complicated!

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@communicashun Its not that hard, honest. That's why I'm here to help!

[TheKrayz1e]

i got my missing part from argos and after 3 weeks of trying to understand the instructions that came with the machine :/ i came back here, did as your vid showed and yay im sewing any thing and every thing i can find to practice on lol thanx vid is great help!!!

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@TheKrayz1e Great to here. Why not join my sew-along (if you want to complete an easy project) on my blog and post some photo's to my Sewingista Gallery. 

[justinmovieOne]

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[ericaspants]

thank you so much this is exactly what i was looking for!

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@ericaspants Glad to be of some help. Thanks for the kind comment.

[helenevienna]

After threading the machine you have 2 threads lying on top. Where do you keep them once you start sewing? Do you keep them back by moving the fabric backwards?

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@helenevienna Simply push / move both threads to the back of the machine. They may move forward as you move fabric around so before sewing, always make sure that the threads are repositioned at the back.

[helenevienna]

@FashionSewingBlogTV

So no certain knotting is required when starting a piece? Just place it under and start?

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@helenevienna Just make sure you start with the needle in the work and back tack. This secures the stitching.

[helenevienna]

@FashionSewingBlogTV

And...can the back stitching go over the normal stitching or do you need to keep space between them?

Sorry for asking this like your some kind of help line ^^ I have a 30 euro illustrate book, it's just things that aren't in there :-s

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@helenevienna The back stitching can go over the normal stitching two or three times. Always happy to help.

[TheKrayz1e]

im just learning too and bought my first machine i havent got a clue lol if i didnt watch your vid i would not of known that the whole front bit you clipped on is missing from mine :/ lolol iv complained to argos where i bought i so hopefully they will sent me it as soon as it comes ill be back here for lessons so keep up the good work ill be lost without ya lol

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@TheKrayz1e Thanks so much for the kind words. If you need any help, don't hesitate to contact me.

[DhayDhay1206]

@FashionSewingBlogTV Thanks. The Directions My Machine Came With Were Confusing :)

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@DhayDhay1206 A common problem!

[helenevienna]

I'm a mega mega beginner. I can't even thread. My manual says to hold the end of the thread while threading the spool (so I can find it after threading?), but the machine keeps pulling it out of my hand. I see you don't even hold the thread while threading. If I don't hold it then the end of the thread always gets lost underneath the tight threading on the spool :(

Please help!

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@helenevienna Thanks for the question. In short, forget the manual! There is no need to keep the end of the tread visible once the spool has been loaded with thread. Simply wrap the thread by hand around the spool several times (firmly) then press the foot to your machine so it takes over and fully loads your spool. Let me know how you go.

[helenevienna]

@FashionSewingBlogTV

It worked, but only because I noticed a tiny hole in the spool where I could stick the end of the thread. The manual never told me :'( But you were right, I can just let the thread swing around the spool with the rest of the thread.

The threading of the spool was the only thing that I'd done right in the entire installation, I think, only because it was the first step I could remember from your video... Dear God...

[helenevienna]

@FashionSewingBlogTV

You turn the handwheel to bring the upper thread around that hook. Is that necessary? Can't you bring it around without moving it up?

What's scary is that my manual tells me to put the thread through the "eye" of that useless hook. I have no idea what I'm doing :)

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@helenevienna It's a little difficult to explain in words. Tell me the make and model of your sewing machine and I'll have a look to see if I can help you more.

[bowiedance]

@FashionSewingBlogTV Singer. I'm not at home so I can't tell you the exact type. Would be cool if you could explain. I did buy a book about it today though so no worries, won't stalk you for too much longer :p

[TheChannyj28]

YOU are a very good teacher. I watched 2 other videos on this subject, just a couple of minutes ago and I didn't understand anything! Lol! I'll be using YOUR tutorial when I thread my machine for the first time.... probably tomorrow! Thank you so much! I can't WAIT to get started!!!

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@TheChannyj28 Thanks so much for the very kind words. Please let me know how it all goes. ps. Keep watching. Thanks again.

[SUPERBEATDOWN25]

your hands are sexy

[LexiLovesBunnies]

Thank you so so so so much ur video was quite helpful:)

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@LexiLovesBunnies Glad to be of some use. Thanks for the comment.

[jjjjojoba]

Thanks, lady. Your instructions easily beat the manual and video that came from Singer with my machine.

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@jjjjojoba Glad to be of help.

[Guineapigstar11]

mine is a pixi pluse lol

[lucieee97]

Thank you soo much just thought I had broken my mums machine you have saved my life!!! (: xxxxxxx

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@lucieee97 Haha, no problem!

[JasCobb]

@Theartmasterpiece12 Wow, you are the Master Seamstress!

[Theartmasterpiece12]

It's not a spool...its a bobbin. A bobbin can be clear or metal depending how new or old is the machine

[girlygirl271000]

Thank you so much. Your video is the easiest one for me to understand. I love to sew, but I'm only a beginner. This has been such a big help :)

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@girlygirl271000 Thaks so much for the comment. If your a beginner to fashion sewing, have you tried visiting my blog? Have a look and let me know what you think. There's a whole page dedicated to beginner fashion sewers.

[sandra666]

Thanks for this video. I could never figure put what I was doing with the bottom spool. I had upside down. Had a question. When I lower the needle it is catching the tread any suggestions.

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@sandra666 The needle is supposed to catch the bobbin thread which creates a loop. This thread should be pulled through and placed to the back of the machine. If your needle is catching the plate itself, then the alignment may be out so the machine needs to be reset by a sewing machine repair shop. It may just need a service. Any problems, please feel free to get back to me.

[sandra666]

@FashionSewingBlogTV Thank you. I think it does need service, now to find a repair shop. I haven't seen one in years.

[ThatDarnPirate]

Thank you for this video, I'm so helplessly lost on my first sewing project, and this definitely helped!

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@ThatDarnPirate Please remember that if you feel lost with any of your sewing projects, you can visit my blog and leave a comment and I'll always try to help beginner fashion sewers. Glad the video was of help.

[CERULEANSPIRAL]

Haha! Thanks! I had a sewing machine my mother bought me years and years ago. A very fancy several-footed thing that could sew through leather. I tried so many times... I never figured out how to thread it, even with the instruction book. Forget changing feet! I wish there had been YouTube back then! I'm about to buy a basic sewing machine later tonight, so I'm glad this is here.

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@CERULEANSPIRAL Good luck with your purchase and don't forget to visit my blog for loads more hints and tips. Thank you for the kind words

[lilmisselly57]

thank youuuuu :))) <3

[FashionSewingBlogTV]

@lilmisselly57

My pleasure