Threading a Singer Simple sewing machine is a straightforward process, perfect for beginners. Here's a step-by-step guide:
- Spool Placement: Place your spool of thread on the spool pin.
- First Thread Guide: Guide the thread from the spool to the first thread guide located on the top of the machine.
- Second Thread Guide: According to the provided information, you will then move forward to the second metal thread guide, simply following the arrows.
- Down the Groove: Follow the arrows down the groove.
- U-Turn: At the bottom, make a U-turn.
- Tension Disc: Make sure the thread is properly seated in the tension disc. This is essential for proper stitch formation.
- Take-up Lever: Bring the thread up and through the take-up lever, making sure the thread goes through the eye of the lever.
- Needle Thread Guide: Guide the thread down to the needle area. There's usually a small thread guide just above the needle; pass the thread through it.
- Threading the Needle: Finally, thread the needle from front to back.
- Pulling the Thread: Pull a few inches of thread through the needle eye.
Here's a summary in table format:
Step | Action |
---|---|
1 | Place spool on spool pin |
2 | Guide thread to first guide |
3 | Thread through second guide |
4 | Down the groove |
5 | U-Turn |
6 | Tension Disc |
7 | Take-up Lever |
8 | Needle Thread Guide |
9 | Thread Needle (front to back) |
10 | Pull Thread through |