{"id":14291,"date":"2017-06-07T17:51:27","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T12:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/?page_id=14291"},"modified":"2024-05-01T13:38:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T08:08:07","slug":"all-about-sewing-machines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/all-about-sewing-machines\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Sewing Machine works: A beginner guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">The Sewing machines stitch as a needle threads top and bobbin yarns together, driven by an electric motor and controlled by a foot pedal<\/span>. <span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">The top and bobbin threads interconnect, forming a continuous loop connecting fabric layers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11085871\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sewing-machine-working-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sewing-machine-working-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sewing-machine-working-3-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sewing-machine-working-3-150x79.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">The formation of stitches by a sewing machine &#8211; how a bobbin catches and knots a thread to form a stitch that holds pieces of fabric together.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Here is another video showing you exactly does the sewing machine work, despite all the odds.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Surprising Genius of Sewing Machines\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RQYuyHNLPTQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-2-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\"><strong>Role of the Electric Motor<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Sewing Machines have an electric motor that works the machine &#8211; it is the <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/parts-of-a-sewing-machine\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5432\">main part of a sewing machine<\/a>. It powers the needle&#8217;s up and down movement and the rotation of the bobbin and feed dogs (the toothed metal parts under the needle plate that move the fabric forward). The motor&#8217;s speed dictates how fast or slow the needle moves, which in turn affects the stitching speed<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">A robust motor ensures the machine operates efficiently without straining or overheating during prolonged use. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-2-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\"><strong>Role of the Foot pedal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">You have control of the operations by way of the foot pedal. The advantage of this foot pedal is that both hands are free to manipulate and move the fabric. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sewing-machine-foot-pedal.jpg\" alt=\"foot pedal\" class=\"wp-image-11098448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sewing-machine-foot-pedal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sewing-machine-foot-pedal-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sewing-machine-foot-pedal-150x65.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">The foot pedal of your sewing machine controls the motor speed<\/span>. <span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">The more you press on the foot pedal with your foot, the faster the machine sews.<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">So if you increase the amount of pressure you put on it, the machine will speed up stitching, and if you reduce the pressure on the pedal, the machine stitching will slow the speed of stitching. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-2-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\"><strong>How stitches are formed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">The upper thread and the bobbin thread should meet precisely in the middle of the fabric layers for perfect stitching.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">The top thread is <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/threading-your-sewing-machine\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"10972\">threaded on the sewing machine<\/a> through various tension disks, guides, and the needle&#8217;s eye. The bobbin thread is housed in the bobbin case below the needle plate. Now both of them should interconnect on the fabric.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">When you start sewing, the needle carrying the top thread descends through the fabric into the bobbin area. A rotating hook or shuttle grabs the top thread as the needle descends and loops it around the bobbin thread.This looping action intertwines the top thread with the bobbin thread, creating what&#8217;s known as a &#8216;lock stitch&#8217;. As the needle retracts, it pulls a small loop of the bobbin thread up through the fabric, securing the stitch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">This process repeats with each needle stroke, forming a continuous line of stitches that securely joins the fabric pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Since the <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sewing-machine-history\/\">first sewing machine was invented<\/a>, there have been many different types of sewing machines with different functions and capabilities. But the primary use of a sewing machine remains the same &#8211; to replace hand sewing efficiently.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">The working of a sewing machine varies according to its type and functionality. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/all-about-sewing-machines\/#Workings_of_sewing_machines_based_on_different_types\" >Workings of sewing machines based on different types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/all-about-sewing-machines\/#How_does_a_Manual_sewing_machine_work\" >How does a Manual sewing machine work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/all-about-sewing-machines\/#Mechanical_sewing_machine_%E2%80%93_how_it_works\" >Mechanical sewing machine &#8211; how it works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/all-about-sewing-machines\/#Workings_of_Electronic_sewing_machine\" >Workings of Electronic sewing machine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/all-about-sewing-machines\/#Computerized_sewing_machine_operations\" >Computerized sewing machine operations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/all-about-sewing-machines\/#Overlocker_or_Serger_working\" >Overlocker or Serger working<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/all-about-sewing-machines\/#Embroidery_machine_operations\" >Embroidery machine operations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/all-about-sewing-machines\/#Difference_of_operations_of_Industrial_sewing_machine_from_normal_sewing_machine\" >Difference of operations of Industrial sewing machine from normal sewing machine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/all-about-sewing-machines\/#What_your_sewing_machine_manual_says\" >What your sewing machine manual says.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/all-about-sewing-machines\/#What_is_needed_for_your_sewing_machine_to_work_properly\" >What is needed for your sewing machine to work properly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/all-about-sewing-machines\/#What_happens_when_you_start_to_sew_with_your_sewing_machine\" >What happens when you start to sew with your sewing machine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workings_of_sewing_machines_based_on_different_types\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Workings of sewing machines based on different types<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Sewing Machines can be categorized into 4 basic kinds according to their operations. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Manual sewing machine, Mechanical sewing machine, Electronic sewing machine and computerized sewing machine.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_Manual_sewing_machine_work\"><\/span><strong>How does a Manual sewing machine work<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Manual sewing machine<\/strong>, the most fundamental kind, operates using a treadle. These machines, often classified as vintage, are cherished by their owners. Many are now retrofitting them with electric motors. This modification allows for the retention of the old-fashioned, robust workhorses from the past, while enabling efficient and speedy operation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">It is physically taxing to operate a manual sewing machine for a long time, if the motor is not there.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mechanical_sewing_machine_%E2%80%93_how_it_works\"><\/span><strong>Mechanical sewing machine &#8211; how it work<\/strong>s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Mechanical sewing machine<\/strong>, known for its ease of operation, is the type most commonly purchased for home use. Its distinctive features include knobs and dials for adjusting stitch length and tension. Equipped mostly with buttonhole stitching, utility stitches, and a few decorative options, this machine stands out for its user-friendly interface and versatility.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workings_of_Electronic_sewing_machine\"><\/span><strong>Workings of<\/strong> <strong>Electronic sewing machine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Electronic sewing machines<\/strong> are more of an automated version of mechanical sewing machines with simple buttons and even LCD screens. They are mostly automated with stitch lengths and widths, which can be set automatically. They will have convenient features like an automatic one-step buttonhole and different overlock stitches.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Computerized_sewing_machine_operations\"><\/span><strong>Computerized sewing machine operations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Computerized sewing machine <\/strong>operates with advanced technology. It is capable of downloading patterns, memorizing operations, and seamlessly synchronizing speed with needle functions for precise stitching.<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Different sewing operations are done with perfect coordination without you bothering your head about it. They have touch screens and USB ports to input sewing patterns and embroidery designs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Most of the work on a computerised sewing machine is done automatically, and sewing is all the more joyous because of the smooth operations. And all this functionalities comes with a heavy price tag, of course.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">According to the functionality, there are sewing machines that work in different ways. They are Sergers, Embroidery sewing machine, and Industrial sewing machine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overlocker_or_Serger_working\"><\/span><strong>Overlocker or Serger working<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Sergers or overlockers are basically used to finish seam edges. Overlockers typically use three or four threads simultaneously, though some models can use up to eight. They often have two needles, allowing them to create stronger, more complex stitches.The combination of multiple threads, loopers, and needles allows the overlocker to create overlock stitches.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">The serger finishes the seams in one go along with the seam stitching and cutting the seams.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Checkout the<a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/serger-buying-tips\/\"> post on serger to know whether you need to buy a serger or not.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Embroidery_machine_operations\"><\/span><strong>Embroidery machine operations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Embroidery machines use special technology to copy complicated designs onto fabric without needing much help from a person. The machine reads the digital design file and starts the embroidery process. The needle moves up and down, stitching the design onto the fabric. The hoop moves the fabric in all directions under the needle, guided by the machine to follow the pattern of the design.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The working of these machines create detailed and intricate embroidery designs and&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/monogram-rules\/\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">monograms<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_of_operations_of_Industrial_sewing_machine_from_normal_sewing_machine\"><\/span><strong>Difference of operations of Industrial sewing machine from normal sewing machine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Many industrial machines are specialized for a specific sewing task, such as buttonholing, hemming, or attaching zippers. This specialization allows for greater efficiency and quality in that particular task. These machines typically have a more powerful motor compared to home sewing machines. This allows them to maintain high speeds and sew through thick or tough materials without straining the motor.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_your_sewing_machine_manual_says\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">What your sewing machine manual says.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">To know more about the inner mechanisms and the working of your particular sewing machine model, take up the sewing machine manual which comes with it and read it thoroughly, cover to cover. This is the bible you should always have at hand because everything related to your particular sewing machine is mentioned in this.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Checkout this post where you can <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sewing-machine-manuals-download\/\">download the sewing machine manual<\/a> and print it out if you have not got the manual.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Some more tips for beginners <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/how-to-use-sewing-machine\/\">on using the sewing machine can be found here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_needed_for_your_sewing_machine_to_work_properly\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">What is needed for your sewing machine to work properly?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>D<\/strong><b>ifferent parts of your sewing machine and the pressure feet<\/b><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and other accessories you have got with the machine, all play important role in how your machine works. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This post will give more details on<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/parts-of-a-sewing-machine\/\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;the sewing machine parts <\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sewing-machine-feet-guide\/\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the pressure feet.&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another post that may interest you is the&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/essential-sewing-tools\/\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">different tools needed for sewing<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Not all of them at the same time, but for specific purposes, you may need to buy some of them. <\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"948\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/sewing-machine-parts.png\" alt=\"sewing machine parts\" class=\"wp-image-5450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/sewing-machine-parts.png 700w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/sewing-machine-parts-222x300.png 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Thread<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Good quality thread is a necessity, not an option, for the optimal working of your sewing machine. Checkout this post on the <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/selecting-sewing-threads\/\">best thread to use with a sewing machine<\/a> for more details on this. Suffice to say different types of fabrics call for different types of sewing threads. A basic knowledge of this is necessary for smooth sewing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Needle<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">You also must know that sewing needles are not made equal. There are different types of sewing needles available for different types of sewing\/fabric. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Checkout the post for more <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sewing-machine-needles\/\">details on which needle to use with your sewing <\/a>for more details on this. You should also know how to replace the needle properly. All the experts replace their needles after 6-8 hours of sewing with it. They do not want bad needle to destroy their sewing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Checkout this post on the <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/threading-your-sewing-machine\/\">correct order of threading your sewing machine<\/a>; this is a very important element in correctly operating the sewing machine without problems. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Most of the problems when working the sewing machine can be solved by correctly threading the machine. One misstep and your sewing will go all awry. Ensure that when you are threading the machine, the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the highest position.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Bobbins<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Checkout the sewing machine manual on how to put the bobbin thread case in your particular machine. Winding the bobbin also will be different depending on the type of bobbin case. It is important to never ever hurry when winding the bobbin. Go at a steady and medium speed for good winding.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Insert the bobbin in the case (drop in or front loading \/push type) according to the machine. Take out the bobbin thread through the gap as per the directions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Move the hand wheel towards you gently. This will bring up the bobbin thread to the pressure feet area. Take this thread to the back of the machine along with the needle top thread before you keep the fabric under the pressure feet to start stitching.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_you_start_to_sew_with_your_sewing_machine\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\">What happens when you start to sew with your sewing machine<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Turn the handle (balance wheel) towards you to place the needle inside the fabric and start giving pressure on the foot pedal. Increase the pressure slowly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-11085873 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sewing-machine-wheel.jpg\" alt=\"Turn the wheel to the front\" class=\"wp-image-11085873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sewing-machine-wheel.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sewing-machine-wheel-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sewing-machine-wheel-150x79.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turn the handle (balance wheel) towards you.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Use both hands to gently guide the fabric.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Your sewing machine manual will have an illustration of the different types of stitches available in your machine. It is a good idea to make a sampler of these stitches and keep so that you have a ready reckoner when you want to make some decorative stitches. Most home machines have them displayed on the panel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Tension<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">This is the balance between the upper thread and the bobbin thread. If one is off the whole stitching looks bad. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">You can check the tension of your machine by stitching a straight line with different coloured threads in the bobbin and the top thread .<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">If the bobbin thread shows on the top of the fabric or the top thread show on the back of the fabric it means that the tension is off on your sewing machine. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">If the needle thread shows under the fabric tension on the bobbin it means that the top thread is too tight or that on the needle thread is too loose, so tighten the needle thread tension. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">If the bobbin thread shows on the surface (top) of the fabric, it means needle thread is too tight, or that on the bobbin thread is too loose, loosen the needle thread tension.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">If the sewing machine shows up any problems along the way consult your sewing machine manual first or you may find some tips here on the frequently asked questions and their answers on the <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/troubleshoot-sewing-machine-problems\/\">common sewing machine problems<\/a>. 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