How to Set Up a Sewing Machine!

This video explains how to set up a sewing machine at the SACC!
Remember that members can use our sewing machines and check out full sewing kits FOR FREE at the SACC and we also provide FREE fabric!

[@TheDumpsterDoll]

You ROCK!! Seriously! I watched so many and they didn't explain as well as you did! Thank You! You made each step simple and understandable!!

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

When threading a bobbin, the woman did not use the thread tensioner provided on the left side of the machine on top. Instead, she ran the thread directly to the bobbin, which can cause tangling issues sometimes. The proper way is to run the thread from the spool, around the tensioner, then to the bobbin. If the tensioner is set to the proper tension, the thread will wind on the bobbin in an even pattern and you probably will not have to guide the thread with your fingers to fill the bobbin evenly. Most importantly, the chances of tangling the thread as it comes off the bobbin while you sew are reduced.

[@NaturallyLluvme]

Thank you! I was just about to give up... My cushions are done! This is an excellent tutorial.

[@dday734]

My grandmother tought me how to thread a sewing machine when I was a kid I used to sew all the time now I'm 44 years old and I completely forgot this is a great tutorial to get me back sewing I have a brand new sewing machine in the closet I haven't used ever because I couldn't get it threaded thanks

[@SilverDiamondPrime]

I overcomplicated switching out the bobbin and your video helped me put it back together. Thank you :)

[@DL.A]

Awesome! Thank you! Really helps clarify the less-than-stellar instructions I got with my new machine.

[@aontaistealai]

Thank you. I spent forever trying to load my darn bobbin back into the machine before realizing I just needed help. Your short and sweet demo did the trick!

[@lowercase_ash]

Lol me and my brother have been wanting to try some things for sooooo long and my mom didn't have time to show us so here we are on KZbin. This tutorial is awesome, thanks so much! Also great camera work it really helped make everything clear

[@carolynnelson2178]

Very clear concise instructions. Great tutorial. Loved it.

[@soaringpotato]

Exactly what I needed, thanks for posting this video up

[@Minnastina]

Great video for beginners... trying to find something for a friend to watch & help her with her 1st sewing machine... but the only 1 labelled for beginners on you tube was just some one flexing with a machine no beginner would ever buy!

[@abmars20]

THANK YOU! Simple, and to the point.

[@CrazeViDofreak45]

Great video!!!...you helped me with thread my bobbin on an antique singer sewing machine.

[@charliegirl6]

Thankyou, this was very helpful and easy to follow! :D

[@Ataleoftwostrays]

thank you so much, i was stuck with my paper instructions, but this really helped me, im ready to go!

[@syedabbas5355]

I had problem but after watching your video 😊I’m happy because my problem is solved Thank you

[@havefunandbikestuff]

Thank you this helped me a ton! Sewed 5 cycling jerseys!

[@yohannestseggayberhe7536]

Thanks for sharing this clear guidance--you helped us sort out the myths of all the thread connections. Many thanks again and please do come up with many such hints.

[@ruusa6978]

i was really losing my mind with my oldschool sewing machine. I finally got it to work, thanks!

[@nicholasestrada6341]

This was a lifesaver. Thank you!!!

[@rollingthunder7258]

Ja ja ja!!!

[@TheRealPrinceClub]

Thank you so much, I was watching another video and she ignored the bobbin and that was the part I needed help with. Great video.

[@brandongould45]

Thanks for the video. Sewing machines are a bit mystical, so I had no idea where to start.

[@shirleycardoza9559]

You are awesome. I was stuck with my new Usha Janome machine. Thank you so much

[@AMYV3]

Thank you :) very clear instructions x

[@alexander750]

Very helpful and concise. Thank you!

[@lauradewilde590]

Thank you for the clear explanation!

[@gabiswackyworld4829]

Wow , I just got a sewing machine and the instructions where super hard to understand but now I know !!! Thanks

[@hannahscott265]

Thank you this was very helpful I was having a lot of trouble with put in my bubble in and catching the stitch big help everybody please watch this ☺️

[@galaxybeard5739]

Other videos weren't helpful you were actually really helpful and thanks for the help!!!

[@juliazeidler9267]

This was so helpful! Thank you :)

[@boogerhead0]

Thanks for putting this up. It just so happens that the ancient White 477 machine uses the same kind of oscillating sewing hook motion and bobbin case/carrier, only the carrier/bobbin is perpendicular to the Baby Lock bobbin arrangement. (as an aside, Kenmore is set up similarly to your Baby Lock BL9 . Baby Lock provides an online maintenance manual that lists all critical setup distances and timings.) So by watching your video, plus one other, a Kenmore, I was able to see what was out of time on the 477, and set it up accordingly... and now it works correctly.

[@elizabethvang6522]

This really helps! Thanks & great video.

[@Freedom1776usa]

Thanks. Nice easy directions

[@prettymonk]

thank you very much for explaining this , it made the process really simple. thanks

[@al52269]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Help me alot. Thanks again

[@delphinegaborit3726]

love you! you saved my arts and crafts night!

[@janiceingman219]

Thanks much that was very easy to follow and quick tutorial

[@sheilgetcha]

Thank you so much for your help!

[@kjellalsaker6703]

Thanks for the good guidance, you helped us😍

[@christianpanizza2546]

Thank you this was super helpful

[@henry-rextemple6521]

Thank you so much you helped me with my homework!!!!

[@passionworksbodyshop9738]

thank you so much! very informative!

[@scwork445]

thank you for your help i was able to finish my clothes for alteration today, i have no knowledge wt sewing but i was able to do the trouble shoot wt threading bec of this vid. Thanks heaps

[@johneggbooty5553]

this really helped me. thank you.

[@charityjones5625]

Thank you so much your video was very helpful 😊

[@samuelantalik8810]

Thanks! This helped a lot

[@Democraft-ji8nw]

Great video! Its a little out of focus but it really helped me!

[@jessicam261]

I take a clothing class and the teacher did a very poor job of explaining and everyone in my class seemed to learn it except me haha so now when I go back Monday I will actually know how to work my machine :)

[@elle3368]

literally in the same shoes

[@MARY-tw7lh]

Thank you sooo much! It worked💕

[@rosie8642]

The only video that helped! thankyou!

[@wendyjariinlove1837]

Very helpful thank you!

[@dumbass5236]

This video is so helpful :)

[@Steamer10600]

A great help.....thanks!!

[@Frico1964]

awesome tutorial. .so easy..Thanks

[@samo3422]

Thank you so much, you rock!

[@chantelleventer4678]

thanks alot the dvd i got with my machine really bad finaly im doning it rite now afther watching ur movie you helpd alot :)

[@vaneshreejacobs5511]

Good job you are doing a good job thank you

[@amnishtoor1117]

thank youuuuuuuu soooooooooooo much....you are a life saver

[@grammernazi]

Thank you so much for this video! Got a sewing machine for xmas (first one ever, I'm excited to not need to hand-stitch so much come Halloween!) and I was stuck with how to get the Bobbin thread where it needed to be. This video saved me!

[@monicag.1527]

I'm such a novice, I didn't even know you had to wind the bobbin on your own. I thought they just came like that lol thank you!

[@asmaacute5677]

GREAT VIDEO!!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jdbar014]

Thanks, the whole bobbin thing had me spinning at first. No pun intended...

[@mikeate933]

I definitely landed myself in hot waters here being bored and inquisitive today. Who knew you needed to go through a maze before I can start destroying all types of fabrics trying to make something with my noncreative, impatient, just get to the good stuff attitude. A good post, added a like to it. ( now make me a backpack with your machine, hehehehe )

[@paulpangan5027]

Mike Ate

[@jemmapinnington6653]

thanks this helped me!

[@davidnachbaur6805]

Thanks for the how to

[@asmaacute5677]

She is so good!

[@Whoscararewetaking]

Thank you so much.

[@eddfitz2680]

Very informative

[@alexisrodgers2951]

Thank you so much!

[@oropezato]

So Simple!!!!!! Lol Thank so much!!

[@danielborico5315]

Thanks a lot!!! 😊😊

[@beautifulEARTHtone]

Thank you so much, my Singer did not give clear directions in the manual.

[@w3purity3]

Way better than all the useless top videos. I'm grateful

[@sspillman2737]

I need info on the upper controls, tension,settings in general

[@edwardhernandez1854]

I have a Jaguar Mate 386, looks similar to the machine featured here. My question: How do you disengage the clutch when winding a bobbin?

[@NickleMAMA]

Thank you!

[@leeamalia7765]

thank you !

[@queenhappy7854]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@eriyannaarcher9463]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@spaceminer8437]

thanks so much

[@0699laura]

Could you make more videos on using this specific sewing machine please? PLEASEE

[@williamdavidlucken4670]

Thank you Nicole

[@traviskuest2571]

Thank you!!!!

[@playboxlimited.]

Thank you so much

[@KFLY67]

mad props,, my problem wasnt putting down the foot before sewing and it kept getting jamb'd up.

[@PanndaHart]

honey, the lil small wheel towards the front on the top of your machine, if you put the thread around that and THEN back to the bobbin when threading the bobbin, it judges the tension and automatically allows the thread to go up and down evenly on your bobbin, without needing to use your finger at all

[@monicag.1527]

Woo hoo! Super useful comment, thank you!

[@crystalmoreno6247]

Thanks!!!

[@unadavid9830]

Can you please explain how to explain empizel lite with shows steathing pattern on top. Free arm

[@AndryFae21]

Thanks!!! Darling.. I want to start sewing and I don't know anything about machines.. I do my thing by hand.. Thanks thanks thanks.

[@rhiannarussell5127]

I know this video is old but I’m at a bit of a loss. I have the newer version of this machine and even when I thread everything right the top threads always and up getting caught in the hookrace. I’ve adjusted the bobbin tension and the top thread tension but no luck. The company I bought it from aren’t helping either. Any ideas?

[@elizabethfigueroa9381]

thanks for u help

[@SaliqaMag]

good job ! I am also a Teacher of Dress making and Designing :)

[@christinaosche9044]

Is there any directions on how to put on the part that holds down the material.

[@miryamishot]

Thank you

[@SIZTUHK]

I want that ring! LOL

[@thelegendofosiris8409]

Please help! I’m confused and new to sewing, my sewing machine isn’t doing anything when I press the foot petal. The bobbin winder is spinning though, help me!

[@jeanluby4636]

How to disengage the needle when winding bobbin

[@michaelandrews9510]

How about more detailed instructions, please. I just broke the sewing needle. How do you get the bobbin thread to come from the bottom?

[@pephazeq852]

Thank youuuuuu

[@eveny119]

I bought a small 'second hand' machine, and the thread keeps breaking? Might be the tension doesn't adjust? Also there isn't a bobbin cover, the bobbin just drops in...or is it missing? Does the thread direction matter clockwise or counter? Is it me or is it hopelessly broken?