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Familiarizing Yourself With The Know-Hows Of The Sewing Machine

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Before you begin sewing, it is imperative to set up your sewing machine in the right directives. Three essential steps feature during the arrangement of your sewing machine. They are plugging to a suitable power supply, considering the positioning of the needle and inserting the presser foot. All sewing machines do not carry the same setup, so it is necessary to refer to your manual as and when required. Fixing the parts in a proper sequence is important. It is important to remain vigilant during the setup process. Let’s now look through each of the steps in detail.

Make sure to dust your sewing machine if you have not used in the recent past. Then plug in the different sources based on the model of your sewing machine. First and foremost, connect the cable and the power socket to your sewing machine. If the pedal of the machine has a separate lead, then plug it on separately. Check out for the comfort in a sitting position by placing the pedal on the ground. Then, we move on to the next step. Check the needle, if it’s already in place, your work is done. Choosing needles based on the fabric is necessary.

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To change the needle if it snaps, first get rid of the broken needle. As you turn the small knob to the right side, the needle can be removed. For inserting a fresh needle, push the new one into its place and screw the knob back. It is now time to setup the presser foot. There are different types of feet available to suit different purposes. A standard one would just do the trick for you. Use the lever on the right side of your machine to raise and lower the presser foot. Position the feet straight below the bar. Make sure to align the feet until it fits in perfectly. Then, switch on the machine to begin sewing.

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Getting Ready To Thread The Bobbin

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After setting up your sewing machine, it is now time to thread. Threading is typically a simple and quick process provided if you know the knack of doing it. Though the process seems daunting, believe me, with practice you will be able to thread your machine in no time. During the initial stages, you will consume a lot of time for threading your machine. But don’t worry you will master the techniques soon. It is important to go through the manual before beginning the process. To begin with, understand the basic principles of threading. There are two different thread sources to facilitate sewing.

The spool of thread purchased from shops features above the sewing machine, and this is used to thread the empty bobbin. The bobbin with the thread is fitted below. There is a prong that sticks atop your sewing machine which is termed the spool pin. Position the spool of thread on top of the spool pin. While most spool pins twig outwards, a few remain popped up to the left side. They avail a cover made of plastic to accommodate the spool of thread. The thread comes out through this spool pin to facilitate sewing. Now coming on to the technique to thread the bobbin.

There is a small hole within the bobbin through which the thread is wrapped for quite some times. The thread then unravels from the backside. Make sure to position the bobbin with the thread above the bobbin winder. It has to be secured by flicking the stopper present adjacent to it. It is now time to switch on your machine. It is essential to hold the thread that sticks out from the bobbin for three seconds. Transfer some of the thread from the spool to the bobbin as you press down. You have to keep doing the process until the bobbin is filled with thread.

Essential Sewing Lessons For The Beginners

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For all the beginners out there, it is essential for you to know the common mistakes that feature when you use the sewing machine for the very first time. The blunders that you face allows you to learn more. But, never repeat your mistakes. Several small things can interfere with the proper functioning of a sewing machine. Be vigilant when you handle the sewing machine. Make sure to familiarize the basic concepts to acquire a precise knowledge. The frequent problems that you face during sewing can be solved by yourself with a little technical know-how. Keep your manual handy for solving your doubts.

As you begin sewing, the first problem that tests your patience is the thread that falls from the needle. To fix this errand, pull out a few inches of thread from the needle before you sew. It is simple enough. Make sure to check the placement of your needle. It has to remain in the highest position. You can rotate the handwheel to position the needle on top. You can also lift the lever upwards to get the needle higher. The up-down button on the sewing machine also helps solve the purpose. Moving on to handle the jiggling fabric, the next significant concern.

The material that does not remain in its place as you sew could be one of your biggest concern. Don’t worry, and it can be resolved quickly to ensure neat stitching. As you start sewing, lower the presser foot to hold the garment in position. Coming on to uneven stitching, if your stitches appear tight on one side and absurd on the other, do not blame your sewing machine. Rather, adjust the tension dial. Carry out a trial run on another piece of cloth until you get even stitches. If that doesn’t work, re-thread your bobbin and insert it again. Make sure that the thread from the bobbin unwinds in an anticlockwise direction. Hope, these simple tips help you kick start your sewing projects with ease.