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How to Use the Sewing Machine

December 13, 2023 by admin Category: How To

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This article was co-written by Daniela Gutierrez-Diaz. Daniela Gutierrez-Diaz is a professional stylist and fashion designer at DGpatterns in Vancouver, Canada. With over 5 years of experience, Daniela creates modern and unique clothing shapes, suitable for busy everyday life. Her blog, On the Cutting Floor, offers sewing tips and sewing designs in PDF files.

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Sewing machines look incredibly complicated to people who don’t know how to use them. However, don’t let this fear (whether you don’t know how to operate a machine or don’t know how to sew) stop you from creating gorgeous outfits. Use the following detailed instructions on the construction, installation and use of the sewing machine so that you can sew the necessary things yourself.

Table of Contents

  • Steps
    • Learn the parts of a sewing machine
    • Sewing machine installation
    • Starting to use the sewing machine
  • Advice
  • Warning
  • Things you need

Steps

Learn the parts of a sewing machine

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Find the switch. It sounds silly, but the first important step is to locate the switch! Switches are located in different positions depending on the type of sewing machine, but are usually on the right side of the body.
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Locate the spool holder. It is a small plastic or metal rod mounted on the top of the sewing machine, which is responsible for holding the spool.
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Find the thread guide hook. This unit guides the thread from the spool on the top of the machine to the bobbin winder. This is a piece of metal with a geometric design that is mounted on the top of the machine on the left side.
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Find the bobbin. To the right of the spool holder is another smaller plastic or metal rod, next to which there is a small horizontal wheel. This is the bobbin winder and bobbin stopper. They work together (with the spool) to wind the bobbin thread before sewing.
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Find the stitch adjustment buttons. These buttons are located differently depending on the type of sewing machine, but there is usually a small screen next to some physical knobs on the front of the sewing machine. These buttons allow you to select the stitch type, stitch length and sewing direction (forward or reverse). See the manual of the particular sewing machine for the function of each button.
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Locate the trigger set. To thread the sewing machine, you will pull the thread from the spool on the top of the machine through the thread guide hook, and then into the trigger set. The trigger set (with two deep grooves) is usually located on the left side of the sewing machine. It is common to print numbers and arrows next to the trigger set to help you determine the direction of the thread.
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Find the tension wheel. This is a small wheel with an engraved number located near the trigger. It controls the tension of the thread when you sew; if the tension is too great, the needle will be pulled to the right. If the tension is too small, the thread will swell on the underside of the fabric being sewn.
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Find the needle stopper. This is the metal part that is responsible for holding the needle in place when sewing. It is located below the body of the sewing machine, looks like a large screw and protrudes to the right of the needle.
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Find the propeller. This is the metal part that sits under the needle setscrew and looks like a small snowboard. During sewing, it helps to position the fabric and guide the fabric into the machine.
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Find the presser foot lifter and practice raising and lowering the presser foot. That is the lever located to the right or behind the needle mechanism. To adjust the presser foot, you either raise it fully or lower it completely.
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Find the moon face. The moonplate is a silver metal disc located just below the needle. Too simple right?
Find cheat sheet. The donkey (which sounds like a silly name!) is a small metal guide plate located under the presser foot and on the throat plate, which guides the fabric through the machine during sewing. The donkey table is in the form of two small metal rows located directly under the propeller.
Locate the bobbin cover and bobbin release latch. The bobbin is a small spool of thread provided at the bottom of the sewing machine, and is responsible for supplying the needle with thread on the underside of the fabric. Below the metal plate where the needle is located is a transparent cover, and next to the transparent cover is a latch or button that removes the cover. You will use it to bring the bobbin into position before sewing. [1] X Research Source

Sewing machine installation

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Place the sewing machine on a table, sturdy workbench, or place it on the tripod frame in front of you. Sit in a chair with a height that matches the height of the sewing machine table. Position the machine so that the tip with the needle is on your left, and the body is on the right. First you have to check a few things and learn a little about the machine so please plug it in.
Insert the needle tightly. The needle has a flat side so it can only move in one direction, usually the plane is facing backwards. One side of the needle has a groove running down the side, usually facing the plane of the shank – when inserting the needle, the groove should be facing the direction you thread the needle (only runs in the groove as the needle goes up and down the face). fabric). Push the needle into the post completely and tighten the screw knob. If you can’t install it, see the user manual.
Whip the bobbin and insert the bobbin into the machine. The sewing machine uses two thread sources, one that feeds from above and one that feeds from below, and the bobbin is a thread feeder from below. To wind the bobbin, you place the bobbin on the bobbin on the top of the machine. Following the instructions printed on the machine, you pull the thread from the spool to wrap it around the guide and go to the bobbin. Run the bobbin winder and wait for it to stop automatically when the bobbin is full.

  • After winding the bobbin, you place the bobbin in the boat below the needle, which is located in the lower half of the sewing machine. Sometimes the bobbin simply drops in on its own (the boat is integrated into the machine). In this case you must thread the thread through a small slot in front of the boat and pull the thread to the left. Let the head just lie outside. You will have to thread the tip of the thread through the hole on the platen after inserting the thread into the upper needle.
  • Click the link above for detailed instructions on how to wind the bobbin and install the bobbin.
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Thread into the sewing machine. The spool is on the top of the sewing machine but you have to remove the thread and pull it to the needle. To thread the machine, you take the thread from the spool and pull it through the guide hook located on the top of the machine, then thread the thread down and around the trigger set. On the machine, there are often numbers and small arrows printed to guide how to thread the machine.

  • You can also follow the instructions printed on the machine.
  • Usually the thread will be threaded in the following general form: “left, down, up, on hook, through needle”. You can rely on another way to know how to thread, which is “Spool holder, tension wheel, trigger set, needle, and follow threading instructions between these units”.
  • Needles can be threaded from the left, right or front to back. If the machine is already threaded, you should keep in mind the direction of threading; otherwise you notice the last guide before reaching the needle, which is closest to the needle threading direction.
Pull both ends out. Use your left hand to stretch the tip of the thread from the needle toward you. Use your right hand to turn the flywheel towards you so that the needle completes one down/up turn. Now you pull the tip of the thread from the needle that has been lying in your left hand until now. The bobbin thread will be captured as the needle goes down and up, and it is now hooked to the needle thread. Pull one side of the loop to pull up the bobbin thread end, or you release the needle thread end and insert the scissors between the presser foot and the throat plate to pull the loop from the bobbin out. You now have two threads, one from the needle and the other from the bobbin underneath.
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Plug in the power and open the switch. Many sewing machines are fitted with a light to let you know if power is connected to the machine. If there is a switch, it is usually located on the right or rear of the machine. Some machines don’t have their own switches, meaning they’re ready to go when you plug them in. [2] X Research Source

  • Insert the pedal into the machine. Place the pedals in a convenient location under your feet.
Daniela Gutierrez-Diaz

Daniela Gutierrez-Diaz

Fashion Designer & Sewing Blogger

Daniela Gutierrez-Diaz is a professional stylist and fashion designer at DGpatterns in Vancouver, Canada. With over 5 years of experience, Daniela creates modern and unique clothing shapes, suitable for busy everyday life. Her blog, On the Cutting Floor, offers sewing tips and sewing designs in PDF files.

Daniela Gutierrez-Diaz
Daniela Gutierrez-Diaz
Fashion Designer & Sewing Blogger

Please keep the sewing machine clean. Daniela Gutierrez-Diaz, model designer, says: “Sweep out the yarns stuck in the bobbin and oil the hook shuttle. This will make the sewing machine run better and smoother!”

Starting to use the sewing machine

Select straight stitch and medium stitch length. See the instruction manual for the selection for your sewing machine type. With this type of sewing machine, the stitch is set by turning the knob below, located on the right hand side of the machine, until it clicks on the step to be adjusted. Always set the stitch when the needle is on and off the fabric, because when adjusting the needle may move.

  • The most commonly used straight stitch. The second most popular is the zigzag stitch, often used to prevent fraying at the edge of fabric.
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Sewing on scrap fabric. Choose a plain weave, not a hand knit, to practice sewing for the first time. Do not use fabric that is too thick for the initial sewing sessions. Jeans and flannel are difficult to sew because they are too thick when stacked in many layers.
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Align the fabric under the sewing needle. You must sew with the main fabric located on the left side of the machine; if you try to push the main fabric to the right, the seam will be very bad.
Lower the presser foot onto the fabric. The presser foot lifter is located behind or on the side of the needle mechanism, which helps you raise and lower the presser foot.

  • If you pull the fabric slightly when the presser foot has lowered, you will feel the machine hold the fabric quite firmly. During sewing, the machine uses a feeder under the presser foot to pull the fabric in at a suitable speed. You do not need to pull the fabric into the machine; In fact, if you pull the fabric, the pull can warp the needle or damage your item. You can adjust the sewing speed and stitch length of the machine.
Hold the two ends of the thread. In the first stitches, you must hold the ends of the thread so that they do not draw into the fabric. Once you have sewn a piece, you can release them and use two hands to control the fabric and the machine.
Press the pedal. The pedal is the speed control part. Just like the accelerator pedal in a car, the harder you press, the faster the engine will run. At first, you should press lightly, just enough for the machine to start running.

  • The sewing machine may be equipped with a knee lever instead of a pedal. In that case you have to use your knee to push it to the right.
  • You can use the flywheel on the right side of the body to turn the machine or move the needle without power.
  • The machine will automatically pull the fabric in. You can “orient” the fabric in a straight line or in a curve by guiding the fabric into the machine with your hand. Practice sewing in a straight line and try sewing some curves. The only difference is the way the fabric is fed into the machine.
  • Do not pull the fabric while the machine is running. This may cause the fabric to stretch or break the needle, or cause a jam in the transparent thread. If you feel that the fabric is running slowly, you can press the pedal harder, adjust the stitch length or (if necessary) buy a sewing machine that runs faster.
Find the button or reverse lever and try using it. It reverses the direction of pulling the fabric into the machine, so the fabric is pulled towards you as the machine runs. Usually the reverse button or lever has a spring, so you have to hold it down during reverse sewing.

  • At the end of the seam, sew a few reverse stitches over the last stitch you just sewed. This is how the seam ends to prevent the thread from coming apart.
Use the flywheel to move the needle to the highest position. Then raise the presser foot. Then you can pull the fabric out easily. If the thread is pulled back when you try to remove the fabric, check the needle position.
Cut. Many sewing machines have a small V-notch located behind the presser foot holder. You can grab both ends of the thread and pull it down to this V notch to cut. If the machine does not have a V-knife or you want a neater cut, use a thread trimmer. Leave a thread on the machine for the next stitch.
Practice sewing a complete line. Pin two pieces of fabric with right sides facing each other, near the edge. The seam will eat into the edge of a 1.3-1.5cm segment. You can sew on a single piece of fabric (say to prevent fraying of the edge) but the primary purpose of sewing is to join two pieces of fabric together, so you should be familiar with how to sew multiple layers of fabric. on top of each other.

  • The fabric is stapled with the right sides pressed together so that the seam stays inside once finished. The “right” side is whatever side of the fabric you want to lay on the outside after you’re done. For patterned fabrics, usually the darker side will be the right side. Solid-color fabrics may not have a clear right side.
  • Place the pin perpendicular to the edge of the fabric where the seam will run through. You can sew over the straight pins and then remove them without harming the machine, the fabric, or the needle itself. But it’s still safer to remove the stapler before it enters the machine, as the sewing needle can break or become blunt when it accidentally hits the stapler. However, you need to avoid sewing on the tip of the pin.
  • While observing the fabric, you need to pay attention to the direction the fabric runs. The seam can run in any direction, but most needlework projects are cut so that the main seam runs parallel to the weave. You also need to pay attention to the direction of the pattern, if any, and align it to be “in the right direction”, such as a flower or animal print, or align the stripes or pattern to run in a certain direction.
Move to another part of the fabric. Use the flywheel on the right side of the machine body to move the needle to the highest position before starting a seam, and to remove the fabric from the machine after the seam is completed. When the needle is lifted, you can move to another part of the fabric.

  • If the needle is not at the highest position, the thread may not move when you pull the ends of the thread.
  • Find the lines on the machine to determine the distance of the seam edge. This is the “normal” distance between the edge of the fabric and the seam. Usually you should use a seam edge of 1.5cm or 1.3cm. Use the ruler located on one side of the needle. This gauge is usually pre-engraved on the face of the machine (the metal plate through which the needle passes). If you don’t have one, mark it yourself with duct tape.
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Learn to sew at sharp corners. When sewing to the required corner position, lower the needle as deeply as possible into the fabric. You can use the flywheel to lower the needle. Raise the presser foot. Continue to leave the needle in the lowest position. You then rotate the fabric to the new position while the needle is still in the fabric. Finally lower the presser foot when the fabric is in the new position and continue sewing. [3] X Research Sources
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    Try sewing a simple project. Once you’ve learned to sew a few lines and are familiar with basic sewing skills, try making pillows, pillowcases, or gift bags.
  • Advice

    • It takes practice before you can simultaneously control the pedal, adjust the fabric under the needle, and maintain the right speed. Even the best seamstress must test the machine before starting to sew.
    • Spend some time trying out the various stitches designed on the machine. This is especially important if you want to sew buttonholes or artistic seams. If the machine does not have many types of stitches, do not worry. You can make lots of stitches with straight stitch, or combine straight stitch with zigzag stitch (The zigzag stitch is not as difficult as you think. You just need to install it on the machine and let it do the rest. again!)
    • Poor quality sewing needles can cause problems, but you certainly can’t use old or poor quality thread. You will choose your thread according to the weight and roughness of the fabric – standard cotton-coated ppyester thread is best suited for medium-weight fabrics (sizes about 40-60). Only cotton should be alkaline soaked for higher strength, otherwise it will break when the machine is running at high speed. Use leather sewing thread for heavy fabrics, such as stuffed (cotton), leather and vinyl laminate materials. Anything that is a combination of several ingredients will need to use thicker thread.
    • If you still don’t understand or don’t have the manual and your sewing machine looks completely different from the one in this article, ask someone who already knows how to sew, or find your local sewing machine repair shop or fabric store. They may run sewing classes, charge a fee, or teach sewing, or if you’re good at socializing they can help you learn basic sewing skills. If they help you learn to sew then you should buy something for them too.
    • Sometimes the thread is fine and you need a new needle. One needle should not be used to sew more than two sets of clothes. Thin knit fabrics need a different needle than knit fabrics, jeans need a thicker needle, while handkerchief linen can use thinner needles. You will determine the needle size depending on the fabric to be sewn.
    • Observe the stitch. Only have to hook between two layers of fabric. If a gap between the stitches can be seen from above or below the fabric, you need to adjust the thread tension.
    • Only red contrasts with the fabric colors used throughout this article for easy visibility; However, in practice, it should only be a color that matches the fabric as much as possible, unless you want it to stand out against the fabric.

    Warning

    • Keep your fingers away from the sewing needle. Turn off the power while threading the machine, and do not put your fingers underneath while sewing.
    • Do not force the machine to run. If the needle can’t seem to get through the fabric, the layers are probably too thick.
    • Do not sew on top of a fabric stapler as it will weaken the seam and possibly break the needle.

    Things you need

    • Sewing machine
    • Spare sewing needles; but choose the right type for the fabric
    • Straight pins; mattress or magnet to keep the needle from getting lost
    • Fabric
    • Solid desk, counter or work surface
    • Only
    • The bobbin is suitable for sewing machines
    • Thread remover (probably not needed when practicing sewing but indispensable when sewing on real clothes)
    • Fabric scissors
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    This article was co-written by Daniela Gutierrez-Diaz. Daniela Gutierrez-Diaz is a professional stylist and fashion designer at DGpatterns in Vancouver, Canada. With over 5 years of experience, Daniela creates modern and unique clothing shapes, suitable for busy everyday life. Her blog, On the Cutting Floor, offers sewing tips and sewing designs in PDF files.

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    Sewing machines look incredibly complicated to people who don’t know how to use them. However, don’t let this fear (whether you don’t know how to operate a machine or don’t know how to sew) stop you from creating gorgeous outfits. Use the following detailed instructions on the construction, installation and use of the sewing machine so that you can sew the necessary things yourself.

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