#THREADING BOBBIN ON SINGER 6211C HOW TO#
The tension mechanism may vary slightly depending on the type of Singer you are threading but it shouldn’t be that hard to figure out how to weave your thread through it. The tensioning mechanism consists of the tension spring, the thumb nut and tension disk. On the front of the machine’s head directly below you first hooking point is the tensioning mechanism that looks like a wheel and probably has some digits printed to the side. The thread guide hook has two sides and the thread should go through the right side. Make sure the thread is taught and properly hooked before you proceed to the next hooking point. Pull the thread tight horizontally across the arm and attach it to through the hook on the thread guide at the opposite end. Next, just place your new spool onto the spool pin and proceed to unwind some thread manually that can go all the way to the needle (about half a meter is fine but it’s always good to leave an allowance just in case your eyes deceived you). Vintage Singer machines don’t have anything holding the spool in place except the pin so you just need to lift it. Start by removing the spent spool from the spool pin. You’ve probably already figured out this next step but let’s just go over it for the sake of clarity. You wouldn’t want to have to turn the balance wheel with the new thread already set on the pin and thread tension already set now, would you? Step 2 – Attach Your New Spool Note that raising the needle at this point is an anticipatory action as it will make it easier and less messy to thread the needle when it’s in a raised position. You may need to also raise the presser foot one way before you lift the needle and secure it with the needle clamp. You can raise it to any height you want by rotating the balance wheel when there is no thread on the spool pin.
You don’t have the luxury of a lever or switch when it comes to raising the needle on a vintage Singer machine. The whole process shouldn’t take more than a minute if you follow all the steps correctly and have steady hands! Step 1 – Disengaging/Raising the Needle Still confused? Here is an easy step by step guide you can follow when threading an older Singer sewing machine for the very first time. In fact, you’ll be surprised at the simplicity of the threading mechanism in these old sewing machines as compared to modern ones. That said, you shouldn’t be scared into thinking that a Vintage Singer is too complicated to thread. At the same time, you will need to set the thread tension manually at some point in the threading process. There are probably five or so hooking points that you need to master before you thread the machine properly. Steps to Thread a Vintage/ Older Singer Sewing MachineĪt first glance, you might feel a bit intimidated by the way the thread is weaved through the front assembly on a vintage Singer machine. It’s a straightforward process once you understand the hooking process. Next, pull enough thread (about half a meter) through the front hooks, tension assembly and finally thread the needle manually.
Then You will remove the used spool and place your new thread on the spool pin. To thread an older sewing machine, you’ll first need to disengage the needle by rotating the balance wheel towards you. So how do you thread an older sewing machine without breaking a sweat? How to Thread an Older Singer Sewing Machine That said, experience is the best teacher when it comes to sewing and learning how to thread an older Singer sewing machine is a valuable experience. You might have an easy time using the machine to sew but hit an instant snag when the thread runs out.
Vintage sewing machines can seem a bit intimidating for beginners who are used to a modern machine.