How to Thread a Sears Kenmore Sewing Machine

Having trouble getting your sewing machine threaded? Need steps with pictures?

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sears Kenmore sewing machine
• Bobbin
• Thread spool

1. 
   Bobbin winding setup

   Set up the thread like this to wind thread onto the bobbin.

2. 
   Turn on the bobbin winder

   Push this lever against the bobbin. This will make the bobbin winder spin when you press the foot pedal.

3. 
   Inserting the bobbin

   Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. Make sure the thread is going over the top clockwise. If you wind it the other way the needle won't be able to pick up the thread.

4. 
   Loaded bobbin case

   Pull the end of the thread through the slit on the bobbin case to this position.

5. 
   Inserting the bobbin case

   With the spike up, insert the bobbin case into the sewing machine. On this model there is a fold out handle on the back of the bobbin case. It should click into place.

6. 

   This is how it looks when inserted.

7. 
   Top thread guides

   Now thread the top of the sewing machine. Leave the spool on the spool holder and thread through this loop.

8. 

   Now thread through this loop.

9. 
   Through tension control

   Run the thread under the tension control knob then snap the thread under the hook just above.

10. 

    Turn the large knob on the right until this arm is at the highest position and then thread the thread through it. Putting it at this position prevents the thread pulling out of the needle when you begin to sew.

11. 

    Hook the thread under this hook next to the tension knob.

12. 

    Thread the last two thread guides.

13. 
    Threading the sewing machine needle

    Lick the thread and insert it through the eye of the needle from the left.

14. 
    turnin the knob

    Turn the knob on the right so the needle goes down and up once.

15. 
    Pulling out the bobbin loop

    Swipe something under the foot of the sewing machine to pull the loop from the bobbin out. If the foot is down, you may need to lift it with the lever on the back of the machine.

Resources

• How to change the needle on the same machine

[venus75]

on 8/19/2009 never sew b4 ....thank you ur instruction were very easy . took me 7 minutes

[sunshineandrose]

on 7/20/2009 I like these directions I brought a used machine and could of used this but it will help me remember 5*

[patkay]

on 7/19/2009 Great instructions!!! I really needed the pictures. Haven't touched my machine in years.
Thank You

[kittycooks]

on 7/16/2009 Terrific instructions. Works just like that for my Singer too!