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How to thread a sewing machine

Thread a Sewing Machine

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1st thread guide

1st thread guide

Step 2

Step 2

Step 3-use 2 hands like you are flossing.

Step 3-use 2 hands like you are flossing.

Thread guide #2

Thread guide #2

Inserting the bobbin.

Inserting the bobbin.

Hold bobbin in the shape of "P"

Hold bobbin in the shape of "P"

Pull thread up to the left.

Pull thread up to the left.

Turn hand wheel towards you until needle going down and comes back up.

Turn hand wheel towards you until needle going down and comes back up.

Separate the threads.

Separate the threads.

Cover bobbin with plastic cover.  Pull long tails behind, away from your machine.

Cover bobbin with plastic cover. Pull long tails behind, away from your machine.

  • Sewing machine
  • Spool of thread
  • Bobbin