How to Thread a Sewing Machine

This video will demonstrate how to thread a bobbin and sewing machine.

[@DiversionTube]

Thank you! I was able to get my machine threaded thanks to this.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

You are welcome. Glad it helped

[@anarchistprincess]

This was the most helpful video for me that I've found. Thank you. I realized from this that I was doing two tiny things wrong which led to a lot of frustration.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

I am glad it was helpful. One caveat on my video. The white wheel with the red rim is determines the length of the stitch; the higher the number, the longer the stitch.

[@yusraalghazali391]

me too

[@yusraalghazali391]

@@firstassistingtechniquesan7663 Thank you

[@CedarCypher13]

I just got one of this same model‚ all cleaned up and serviced‚ and I'm going through and figuring out how to actually use it. This was super helpful‚ thank you for sharing!

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

You are welcome. One caveat on the video. The white wheel with the red rim determines the stitch length; the higher the number the longer the stitch.

[@CreativeOne-ll8et]

Thank you so much I got this sewing machine when I was 12 and I don’t remember how to use it. This is the only video I found… Update: I did it!

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

The only thing I would add is to correct one thing. The wheel with the red rim determines the stitch length. The higher the number the longer the stitch. I usually use it on 2 1/2. If you needed a gathering stitch, it would need to be much longer

[@JustinSmith-mu2zh]

no only are your hands beautiful, so is your voice. thank you

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Justin, get your eyes and ears checked. I am long past my decorative years but still have some useful years left in me. But thanks!

[@nikkohlmeier5699]

Thanks for the video, it was super helpful! Picked up a brother vx560 from a garage sale for $10 and I’m excited to start mending some things.

[@jonathanenriquezgracia4382]

Thanks for taking a time to show how use the sawing machine.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

You are welcome

[@denisesawyer6980]

Thank you so much for the instruction. My sister lent me her machine while mine is in the shop. There was no manual and I have never used a Brother.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Welcome. The only correction I have to make is that the white wheel on the front with the red edge and numbers on it determines the length of the stitch. The bigger the number, the longer the stitch.

[@pao.arquitectura]

Such a great video! Thanks very much

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Welcome. The only thing I would add is that the wheel on the right front with the numbers determines the length of the stitch. I didn't want to remake the whole video for that one bit.

[@yousifhamed914]

Thanks..Nice demonstration

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

You are welcome. Glad it helped

[@hihellobrit6069]

You are an ANGEL! Thank you so much.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Clarification: The round wheel with the red trim is the stitch length. The higher the number, the longer the stitch.

[@MarySue1964]

I took a look at my mother’s VX-808 sewing machine. The hand wheel has a screw in it and it doesn’t loosen or tighten. So I think you’re supposed to do it manually with the hand wheel.

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

Yeahhhhh. Thank u soooo much. I could not remember how that worked. God bless from Texas

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

one correction to the video is that the red-rimmed wheel with numbers on it determines the length of the stitch.

[@leecollins9957]

Very well explained. Thank you for posting the video

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Very welcome. Just an addendum; the wheel with the red rim and numbers is actually the stitch length; the higher the number, the longer the stitch

[@witchking01]

Oh you life saver! Thank you so much

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Kawthar Murtada one correction to the video is that the red-rimmed wheel with numbers on it determines the length of the stitch.

[@user-ru8qc7fh5c]

Thank you so much from Russia

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

one correction to the video is that the red-rimmed wheel with numbers on it determines the length of the stitch.

[@pl4ntm0th3r]

I bought my brother VX-810 sewing machine used and the little part on the bobbin case that's supposed to fit into the space on the round thing at the bottom doesn't fit, so the case moves. I was wondering if I should order a new bobbin case and if so what size/model.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Sorry, you will need to ask a store that sells sewing machines or someone more knowledgeable than I. It sounds like you need a new Bobbin case but I am not sure. You would probably need the model number of your machine. Then look online to see if a picture of the bobbin and dimensions matches what you have. I only know how to use my machine for basic sewing. I do not know about repairs.

[@spr481]

Thank you! You saved me today. 🙂

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Great! Enjoy your project

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

FYI One caveat. The wheel with the red rim on the right side of the machine is the stitch length. The larger the number, the longer the stitch

[@elyestefaniacurielramirez8253]

Thank You ❤️

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Clarification: The round wheel with the red trim is the stitch length. The higher the number, the longer the stitch.

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

Hello, I bought a Jones sewing machine and is very similar to this, thanks so much for the instruction. I have one question please, what does the bobbin do that we threaded and put underneath the needle in the special case, thank you for this.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

The thread in the needle and the thread in the bobbin weave (interlock) to create the stitch and hold it together. If the bobbin thread weren’t there the upper stitch would go in and out the material without anything to hold it in and would just pull right out again. I’m sure you have had a hem or seam that a thread comes loose and when you pull it the seam just keeps unraveling. That is what the bobbin thread prevents. I am pretty sure my explanation was just overkill. 😆

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

@@firstassistingtechniquesan7663 thanks so much for that, not overkill but much needed and appreciated, it makes sense now. The video really helped, I'm hoping tonight after work to do my first little successful sew where it actually works. Thank you for getting back to me.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

@@northernembersoutdoors1045 the only thing I would change on the video is to say that the wheel with the red rim and numbers determines the stitch length; the higher the number, the longer the stitch. I usually use 2 unless you are doing a gathering stitch and then it would be a high number. Good luck.

[@megc5807]

You are an angel!! I bought this brother machine at a thrift store for $20 to teach my daughter and I couldn’t get the tension right. Didn’t realize I wasn’t suppose to go behind that silver lip at the tension wheel! Thank you

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Yay! Glad it was helpful

[@lamiadave7164]

Hello ,Could you please tell me what is the name of the screw that is in hand weal control, and where you buy it from? I have lost mine and I want to order one . Thank you for your help.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Sorry. I have no idea.

[@lakesideaudio]

Thanks ever so much 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Welcome. The only correction/addition I would make is that the white wheel with the red rim around it determines the length of the stitch; the higher the number, the longer the stitch.

[@kyliemack5241]

Could you share more videos about this machine I can't find any info on it not sure what it's capabilities are. Thank you!

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

I only use it for normal sewing. Never anything fancy. It looks like it is set up for a double seam but I have not used it so I cant say. The only addition/correction to the video is that the white wheel with the red rim around it and numbers on it determines the length of the stitch: the higher the number, the longer the stitch. If you make the stitch long enough you can use it to gather material.

[@MarySue1964]

I’m a complete beginner here. How do I work with both the upper thread and the bobbin? ​@@firstassistingtechniquesan7663

[@jasonbowman7190]

Is the brother vx950 a good sewing machine or are there any newer ones easier and or better to work with that anyone would recommend. Im a newbie.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

I have had mine for over 30 years and it is still going strong. I really don’t know much beyond that. I have a friend who quilts and sews a lot. She has a machine that threads the needle itself. She would probably know more about other brands. I will ask her and get back to you

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

I spoke with my friend. A Brother is a decent machine and the newer ones can thread the needle automatically. But if you want to get a really good machine, she recommended Bernini. Has a very good reputation.

[@prudenciorodriguez904]

Thank you

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

You're welcome. Glad it helped

[@cindymoreno5151]

Hello, I have a similar model sewing machine and I can’t seem to find a manual for it. I was wondering if you are able to do zig zag stitch on it?

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

I will try. Give me a little time.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

I don't need time. Look at the picture of the sewing machine. on the front top panel you can see something that is numbered 1 to 5; below it says stitch width. That is the zig zag lever. 1 is the narrowest zig zag and 5 is the widest. Then to determine how tall you want the zig zag, you adjust the stitch length wheel on the front; the smaller the number the shorter the height of the zig zag. Hope this helps.

[@MarySue1964]

Once the bobbin and the upper thread are threaded how do you get them to sew together?

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

You need to rotate the wheel so the needle comes down and catches the bobbin thread and pulls a loop of it up. You then make sure to pull the rest of the loose bobbin thread through and position both threads on the far side of the machine so it does not get caught in the stitches when you start.

[@frankjanvari8650]

ok no problem just wanted to know if you would film it please kindly let me know ok? Thank you very much

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

I'm sorry but I don't have time to make another video. You push on the pedal and you will see what it does. Try it on a test piece of material until you are comfortable with it.

[@cristalcortesalbornoz5660]

Quiero ver y escuchar este video en Español..gracias soy de CHILE..

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Possible. Mi hermana hai vive en Chile for tres anos et hablas espanol. Mi espanol no es bien.

[@Detroit_Paul]

My mother passed a few years ago, I now have the machine the only part I don`t understand is the big wheel that turns with a small cover wheel that seems to lock the mechanism. I can hear the motor turning, I was able to fill the bobbin that goes below the needle, but the needle isn`t going up and down...what am I doing wrong? I was able to sow a little bit as a test but now want to sow and needle won`t move...I did open the cover and the strap is fine.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

It sounds to me like you have the wheel (that has the locking wheel) unlocked. When it is unlocked it will spin the wheel to fill the bobbin but the needle will not go up and down and the rest of the machine is disengaged. In order to get it reengaged you need to tighten the wheel on the side of the machine by turning the outer part of the wheel to the right to tighten it. The machine should then be ready to use.

[@Detroit_Paul]

@@firstassistingtechniquesan7663 thank you, I found the problem, I think I had unscrewed the lock too far and, let`s call it the clutch, came out of it`s seat.

[@yaresminperez1550]

Como puedo desbloquear la rueda no funciona manualmente, o se puede de otra forma

[@MarySue1964]

How do I get the threads on both sides of the fabric?

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

After you pull the bobbin thread up on the sewing plate you place both threads feeding off the back of the machine. When you put the material under the pressure foot to start sewing the threads will automatically be on both sides of the material.

[@romeogherebenes8356]

what shuttle dose this car need?

[@hfdavis712]

How do you oil this machine and how old is it.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

I am sure it needs to be oiled. But, to be honest, I have had it 40 years and never oiled. So far, so good.

[@aurelizherreramejia6737]

Hola como está me gustaría saber que tipo de banda lleva esa máquina, tengo una pero no tiene la banda gracias 🤝🇩🇴

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

I don’t know what band you mean.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

The wheel with the numbers on it decides how long the stitch will be. The higher the number the longer the stitch.

[@cherylmatthews4066]

You dont need to hold that thread while bobbin is filling, just put thread around top left slot. It will fill itself automatically.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Thank you. I also realized I said the stitch length was intentionally all and that was wrong. Busy sewing Nas don’t have time to correct it

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

The back slot or front one?

[@autoliv4]

I have 1 is a great sewing machine

[@frankjanvari8650]

hello great video thank you very much you didn't forget to film how to thread it. it was a request one last request I you wouldn't mind please kindly film demonstrate how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal how it's used to sew please ok? Please kindly reply back ok?thank you very much

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

I think I can just tell you. When you press down on the foot pedal it makes the needle go up and down. You control the direction backwards/forwards/zigzag/bobbin threading with all the controls I talk about in the video.

[@luciacedeno2920]

Quiero refacción de esta maquina y modelo alguien me puede ayudar

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Yo no se.

[@gloriadomingo8329]

Show me to the position of the thread to the needle. Front or back. Then the stiches mark ok.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Front to back

[@MarySue1964]

Dumb question. How do I tie the knots?

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

If it is not an area that is going to show you can start a little from the start of the seam and backstitch it a half inch then go forward over the same area and continue sewing your seam. The overlaid stitches will seal the seam. If it is somewhere like a hem and the stitches would show you pull on the thread on the back of the material. This will create a little loop of the thread on the other side. You can either pull it through with your finger or, if the loop is small, pull it through with the back side of your seam ripper or a needle. Then continue to tie it off.

[@MarySue1964]

@@firstassistingtechniquesan7663 I made the mistake of tying the knot first. The thread jammed and the needle broke. I hadn’t tried that previously and the thread still jammed. I couldn’t find other needles. The machine was from my mother but I didn’t know how to use it. I know how to mend by hand but that’s it. She had been using that sewing machine from the 80s. So the machine or the needle may have been wearing down. She died and 2010 and no one was certain about using it.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

@@MarySue1964 oh my! Quite the story. My machine is from the 80’s too. I never changed the needle but it is possible that the needle was dulled after all those years. Don’t tie the thread first. It is annoying and frustrating when the thread gets tangled and jammed. Count it as a lesson learned. And don’t give up.

[@salimshaikh6489]

👍👌

[@adelopez5394]

Por favor el video en español, pues no todo mundo hablamos el inglés..de nada sirve que lo veamos si no entendemos nada 😞😞😞😞

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

No habla espanol bien. Mi hermosa habla espanol. Yo no se.

[@user-wg5vj2bn3i]

Ma’am I just wanted you to know that this piece at the back of the machine is for winding the bobbin, no fingers necessary.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Great, thanks.

[@gagyax1844]

L'écriture cache tous les petits détails importants.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

Merci. Je suis heureuse qu’il vous aider. Je parle Francais, mais c’est ne pas tres bien. Je pense que vous comprenez Englais.

[@gagyax1844]

@@firstassistingtechniquesan7663 hhh moi aussi je comprends un petit peu l anglais. Si l écriture était un peu bas , la vidéo sera très intéressante. Merci beaucoup quand-même.

[@firstassistingtechniquesan7663]

De rien Gary Ax. Ma pleseure (?).