How to Thread an Antique Kenmore Sewing Machine
With regular maintenance and care, an antique Kenmore sewing machine can run well for years, allowing you lots of relaxing sewing time--as long as you know how to thread it. Here's a quick run-down on the fairly easy task.
Instructions
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Put an empty bobbin onto the bobbin winder post, typically located near the hand wheel on the top or front of the vintage sewing machine. Place the spool of thread on the lower spool pin for a front mounted winder and on the top spool pin for a top mounted bobbin winder. Wrap the thread over the bobbin thread guide and around the bobbin. Loosen the inner wheel on the hand wheel and run the machine by stepping on the presser foot to wind the bobbin.
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Situate the bobbin into the bobbin case, threading the thread through the guide in the case. Then place the case into the side mounted bobbin assembly on your machine.
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Place a spool of thread onto the upper spool pin. Allow the thread to come off the back side of the spool.
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Pass the thread through the thread guide positioned at the back of the sewing machine. Draw the thread forward, toward the front of the machine. Slide the thread through the thread holder at the front, top of the machine.
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Pull the thread down the front of the sewing machine, then wrap it around the tension knob, moving in a clockwise direction. Pull the thread up until it catches in the tension spring.
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Bring the thread down, as if to move counterclockwise around the knob, and pass it under the hook on the tension knob. Carry the thread up and through the lever in the needle mechanism.
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Continue threading by pulling the thread down from the lever and passing it through the remaining thread guides until you reach the eye of the needle. Thread the sewing machine needle from left to right.
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Hold the thread to the front. Turn the wheel once to catch the bobbin thread and pull both the bobbin and upper thread to the back of the sewing machine.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a good quality thread for the best results.
Take the time to oil your vintage sewing machine before threading to help it operate at its best.
Remember to always tighten the hand wheel after winding the bobbin.
