Threading a
Sewing Machine
While the first time you thread your machine may seem a bit overwhelming, once
you do it a few times, it’ll become second nature. Each machine may thread a bit
differently, but the basic thread path is the same. To get you started, here’s a gen-
eral description.
Check your manual for
the direction the thread
should unwind.
The thread will slide in
or under the guide.
The take-up lever must be
positioned at the top.
Don’t miss the last
thread guide here.
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1
2
Place the thread on the spool. Pull the thread off
of the spool and guide it through the first thread
guide mounted on top of the machine.
Move the thread along the thread guide. Pull the
thread forward and slide it into the narrow slot,
guiding it toward the bottom of the machine.
In the narrow slot, pull the thread around the
curve and back up to the top of the machine. This
will bring you to the take-up lever.
Slide the thread through the take-up lever and back
down to the needle. (The thread will go back into
the same narrow slot.) Pull it through the final thread
guide, just above the needle, and thread the needle
from front to back.
3 4
Be sure to guide the thread
down into the slot.
Keep the thread in the
curved slot.
Be sure to thread
the needle from
front to back.
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Thread Tips
• Invest in high-quality thread; it will last longer,
resist breaking, and produce strong seams.
• Polyester thread is a good choice for all-purpose
sewing. You can also use threads based on the type
of fabric you’re working with—for example, cotton
with cotton and silk with silk—but it’s not necessary.
• Rayon thread is generally used for machine
embroidery.
• Thread that’s wound in a crisscross manner is less
likely to get tangled on the spool pin and unwinds
more evenly.
The thread spool can also lay flat on the machine.
This type will have a spool disc to keep thread
spool secure.
This is a different type of thread guide with two
slots to guide the thread through; they are not
raised like the example in step 2. The thread goes
through in the same manner.
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Variations You Might See on a Machine
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