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Title: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: Burberry016 on July 09, 2009, 10:36:52 AM

I tried using my sewing machine (well, my grandma's :P) yesterday and got every single step right but I couldn't figure out what the last step of threading was.   What does "pull to back of machine" mean???  If you really do ahve to pull the thread to the back of the machine, then where in the back of the machine?

In case anybody needed this, my model number is - Singer 5040

Title: Re: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: grumpy on July 09, 2009, 12:15:41 PM

It's times like this I think we should have set up Teddi with an account rather than Bob, Sally, and myself.   To quote a line from Gone with the Wind: I don't know nothin' 'bout threadin' no machines . . .

Title: Re: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: gucci_boi7782 on July 09, 2009, 02:56:50 PM

Quote from: grumpy on July 09, 2009, 12:15:41 PM

 To quote a line from Gone with the Wind: I don't know nothin' 'bout threadin' no machines . . .

Same here! You should try PMing IMR!!

Title: Re: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: Burberry016 on July 09, 2009, 03:13:21 PM

I found it out, you just pull it to the back and leave it there :P :P :P.

Title: Re: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on July 09, 2009, 08:10:15 PM

Lol yup that's it :P Same with the bobbin thread, it is basically to stop them getting in the way and getting tangled.

Title: Re: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: Burberry016 on July 09, 2009, 10:26:42 PM

That always hapens to me :(.  It constantly gets tangled

Title: Re: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: fancyfont on July 09, 2009, 11:09:55 PM

Some sewing instructors like to hold the thread in back while starting the first few stitches. Really help with tangles. ;)

Title: Re: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: Burberry016 on July 10, 2009, 11:12:06 AM

Oh, but mine keeps on tangleing:'(

Title: Re: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on July 10, 2009, 05:32:16 PM

Try removing the bobbin case and housing and making sure there is no fluff in there anywhere. Also be sure you have a sharp needle, lots of problems are caused simply by having a dull needle (even if it doesn't look dull). And if all else fails check your thread, are you certain it is threaded correctly, and is it good quality thread?

Title: Re: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: Burberry016 on July 21, 2009, 07:14:38 PM

I broke the needle three times :).  I'm just too clumsy :)

Title: Re: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on July 22, 2009, 04:45:19 AM

If you are breaking a lot of needles then something must be wrong somewhere, perhaps you have the tension to tight??? Somewhere on your machine (probably just above the needle) there will be a little dial with numbers, try turning it down to 2 or three or even one if it is already on 3.

Title: Re: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: Burberry016 on July 25, 2009, 07:55:28 PM

So would it be bad if mine was on 7?

Title: Re: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: fancyfont on July 25, 2009, 09:27:31 PM

Yes!! ;D That's pretty tight tension. Do you have an owners manual for your machine?

Title: Re: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on July 26, 2009, 06:13:16 PM

Try turning it down to 3 Burberry, see if that helps :) The needle is probably breaking because the thread is pulling on it to tightly, turning the tension down should fix it :)

Title: Re: Pull to back of machine???
Post by: Burberry016 on July 29, 2009, 03:49:49 PM

Oh, yes, it works perfectly now. :) :)