Most sewing machines look the same, though. The tension disc is on the top left of the machine near the take-up lever and tension wheel; the spool pins and bobbin winder are on the right. On the far left side of the machine, you’ll find the hand wheel, and the stitch selector is typically on the front lower right side. Sometimes the spool pin is located on the back of the machine or on the side, near the bobbin winder.
Importance of Proper Threading
Threading your sewing machine correctly is necessary to achieve secure and attractive stitches. Although sewing machines come in different sizes and models, the mechanism for making a stitch on a home sewing machine is the same—it makes stitches by combining the needle thread with a second thread coming from the bobbin. Threading a sewing machine is an easy process that takes less than five minutes.
Threading a Sewing Machine
If your machine is electric, unplug it before starting. You can still work your machine, but it won’t get ahead of you.
