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Step 1
Sit in front of the machine and raise the presser bar lifter to lift the presser foot. Place your fabric under the needle and lower the presser foot.
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Step 2
Thread the machine and insert a filled bobbin, according to the instructions for your particular machine.
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Step 3
Tighten the stop motion clamping screw on the outside of the balancing wheel. Loosening the screw disengages the sewing mechanism for bobbin winding.
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Step 4
Position your feet on the treadle, your instep over the center and one foot slightly higher than the other one.
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Step 5
Use your right hand to turn the balance wheel towards you. At the same time, begin to move your feet in a pumping action. Alternating the pressure of the heel and toe of both feet, establish a smooth and continuous movement.
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Step 6
Turn the wheel by hand for intricate work or if you need to just sew a few tight stitches. Remember that the balance wheel must always turn toward you. You can also turn the wheel by hand, using the pressure of your feet on the treadle as a brake when sewing difficult shapes.








Comments
huju said
on 1/5/2009 Not to be critical, I enjoy your site. But, apparently you've never used a sewing machine. Step 2 and 3 must be done before step 1.
I causes me to wonder if other How-to's are correct.