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I love creativity, I often sew small crafts, and also sew for household needs, I decided to try out, I’m not afraid to say - a miracle of technology - a manual sewing machine, I had it called Portable Needlework Cordless Home Sewing Machine Quick Table Mini Handheld Manual Single Stitch Fabric Clothes Sewing Machine, but this is the same machine from Aliexpress, so there may be slightly different names due to different sellers

I didn’t believe that the machine would sew at all, ask why I ordered it then, honestly, out of interest. The car took quite a long time, but I didn’t need it that much, so I didn’t languish in anticipation.

It came in a box, the needle was intact - this is the first thing you need to check, sometimes they break on the road, open the box carefully so that a piece of the needle does not fall.

My needle was intact, most often the machine arrives ready for sewing, but you still need to make sure everything is in place correctly.

• In the box there is a little thing to quickly insert the thread, as well as a stick for a wider bobbin.

Let's begin by inserting the thread and starting sewing.

• First, check that all the threads are on the bobbin, and not in the opening between the bobbin and the stick on which the bobbin stands. When winding the thread, make sure that you do it exactly on the bobbin, and not in the gap between;
• We pass the thread into the plastic protrusion as in the photo;

• Next comes the thread tensioner, it can be adjusted and sometimes you can’t sew, because the thread is either too tight or, on the contrary, weak, but there is no single answer, you need to try to carefully adjust the tension, but that’s not about it yet, we don’t adjust anything until we try sew, DO NOT MAKE A LOOP WITH A THREAD, you don’t need to make a whole revolution around the tensioner, the thread, for you to understand, should roll downhill and then it goes into an invisible at first glance - loop - hook, as in the photo, we thread it through this hole as in photo:

• This is the hook under the tensioner:

  Inserting the thread into the needle from the right side is also important, my machine did not sew for a long time and the thread fell out because I inserted it from the wrong side, we insert it as in the photo, if the thread keeps jumping out of the eye while sewing, it means it’s still they inserted it wrong.

Each sewing machine has its own instructions that are different from other brands of machines, but most economy class machines with an oscillating hook (like the Chaika sewing machine): Brother, Jaguar, Singer, Veritas, Janome, Husqvarna and other brands have almost the same device.
Operating rules, threading, switching operations, installing the bobbin case, lubrication and maintenance, etc. The instructions for such sewing machines are almost the same.

Main parts of a sewing machine:
1. Stitch type selection knob. Using this handle, you set the required type of stitch: straight, darning, zigzag or shifting the needle for sewing on a zipper, making a buttonhole, etc.
2. Buttonhole fine adjustment screw. Not every machine has such an adjustment. It is designed to equalize the frequency (density) of the zigzag stitch when making a loop. That is, in one of the directions the zigzag will be less frequent, so before making a loop, check it on a scrap of the same fabric. And if necessary, make adjustments.
3. Thread take-up lever.
4. Removable table with storage compartment for accessories.
5. Disc adjuster for upper thread tension.

6. Key for moving fabric in the opposite direction.
7. Device for cutting thread. A very convenient device, but it requires some getting used to. Usually they rarely use it, they simply forget about it when cutting the thread with scissors.
8. Presser foot adapter assembly.
9. Screw for securing the presser foot adapter.
10. Presser foot.
11. Needle plate.
12. Shuttle knot.
13. Bobbin case.
14. Combs (rail) of the fabric conveyor.
15. Sewing needle.
16. Needle clamp screw.

17. Shuttle cover.
18. Rod for installing the coil.
19. Bobbin winding device.
20. Flywheel.
21. Pedal connection socket.
22. Presser foot lever.
23. Power switch and backlight bulbs.
24. Built-in carrying handle.
25. Thread guide, thread tension regulator when winding on a bobbin.

Sewing machine accessories

1. Buttonhole foot. A special foot that is convenient for making buttonholes. The size of the loop depends on the size of the button inserted into it. In inexpensive models of sewing machines, buttonhole sewing is done in 4 steps.
2. Foot for sewing in a zipper.
3. Foot for sewing on buttons.
4. Set of needles.
5. Double needle.
6. Bobbins.
7. Darning plate. This plate replaces the lever lowering the toast. The plate is simply placed over the rack, hiding the teeth so that the fabric does not move forward when the machine is running.
8. Screwdriver
9. Additional spool pin. This rod is necessary when using a double needle, its purpose is to install a second spool of thread.
The accessories listed above are stored in a specially designed case inside the extension table. These accessories are designed to make most sewing tasks easier.

Needle installation instructions

Before installing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine from the mains. This must be done especially for inexperienced, just beginning seamstresses.
1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2. Raise the needle bar to its highest position.
3. Lower the presser foot.
4. If the needle is already installed, remove it by loosening the needle clamp screw by hand or a screwdriver and pulling the needle down.
5. Insert a new needle, with the flat side facing the back of the machine, pushing it as high as possible until it stops.
6. Tighten the needle clamp screw.

Depending on the type of work you do, you may need to replace the presser foot. Turn the power switch to position "O".

2. Release the presser foot by lifting the lever on the back of the presser foot adapter assembly.
3. Place the presser foot on the needle plate so that the cross bar of the presser foot is under the groove at the bottom of the presser foot adapter.
4. Lower the presser foot lever and lock the presser foot into the adapter. If the presser foot is in correct position, its rod will snap into the adapter.

Reverse motion of the sewing machine. Setting

To sew in the reverse direction, press the reverse sewing key all the way and hold it in this position while lightly pressing the pedal. To sew in the forward direction, release the key. Reverse stitching is used to secure and reinforce seams. It is possible to use reverse feed to make decorative stitches and darn clothes.

1. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin and guide the thread around the thread tension dial while winding the bobbin.
2. Pass the end of the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside.
3. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft and slide the shaft to the right. Rotate the bobbin clockwise by hand until the spring on the shaft fits into the slot on the bobbin.
4. While holding the end of the thread, gently press the pedal until a few turns of thread are wound around the bobbin. Then stop the car.
5. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin and, while pressing the pedal, continue winding the thread onto the bobbin. Note: When the bobbin is full of thread, the machine stops automatically.
6. After stopping the machine, cut the thread between the bobbin and bobbin, slide the shaft to the left and remove the wound bobbin from the shaft. Note: When the bobbin winder shaft is pushed toward the pinch roller, the needle bar does not move, but the handwheel continues to rotate. Therefore, do not touch the handwheel while winding the bobbin.

Threading the bobbin thread into the bobbin case

Turn the power switch to the "O" position.
1. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), then raise the presser foot lever.
2. Open the bobbin cover behind the attachment table at the front of the machine, remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch towards you and removing it from the hook.
3. Unwind approximately 10 cm of thread from the fully wound bobbin and insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. Pass the unwound end of the thread through the slot, then down and to the left until the thread fits into the hole under the tension adjustment spring.
4. Hold the bobbin case by the latch, insert it all the way into the hook, and then release the latch. Make sure that the pin of the bobbin case fits into the groove provided for it in the upper part of the hook. Note: If you insert the bobbin case into the machine incorrectly, it will fall out of the hook immediately after you start sewing.

1. Raise the presser foot lever using the appropriate lever, and turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position.
2. Pull up the spool pin and place the spool of thread on it.
3. Pass the thread through both thread guides: first through the rear and then through the front.
4. Pull the thread down and around the upper thread tension dial from right to left until the thread catches the limit spring. Hold the thread and pull it between the tension discs.
5. Guide the thread to the back of the thread take-up lever and then around it from right to left. Pass the thread through the slit, pulling it towards you until it hits the thread take-up eyelet.
6. Lower the thread down and pass it behind the thread guide.
7. Thread the thread into the eye of the needle from front to back and pull out about 5 cm of thread. Note: If the thread is not threaded correctly, it may break, skip stitches, or wrinkle the fabric.

If your sewing machine does not have instructions and you do not know how to use it, you can use this simplified and universal guide. These instructions are suitable for any economy-class sewing machine with an oscillating hook that performs a minimum set of operations.

The user must study the basic principles of operation of a sewing machine before mastering the basics of tailoring. Depending on the type and features of the device, some details of use may differ. A manual sewing machine is a machine that has been around for many years, but not everyone knows how to use it correctly.

Preparing a sewing machine for work consists of several stages:

• study the instructions for the device;
• needle installation;
• threading;
• selecting the desired sewing mode.

Even in the process of choosing a suitable device, it is worth asking whether there are instructions for the sewing machine model you like in Russian. The presence of such a document in the kit is especially important for those who have never dealt with such devices. This also applies to purchasing a used car through message boards. As a last resort, before purchasing, you should take care to search for instructions on the Internet.

Of course, if you purchase a model of an old-style manual sewing machine, for example, “ Podolsk" or "Singer"", it is unlikely that you will be able to get original rules of use for it. Sometimes this is not required, since such devices are easy to set up and operate. It is easy to refill and maintain. Such devices are reliable, which is why they are still valued. Another advantage of old hand sewing machines is Possibility of sewing thick fabrics- this is beyond the capabilities of most modern household models.

Needle installation

Only after studying the safety rules when working on sewing machine, you can start using it directly. The first thing to do is to install the needle correctly. This applies to all models, be it manual or foot operated.

The thickness of the needle is selected depending on the material that will be used for sewing. It is best to purchase a set of needles along with the sewing machine - this will allow you to work with fabrics different types and thickness.

Sometimes such sets provide comments on needle numbers and what fabrics they are suitable for.

To install the needle, you must perform the following steps.

1. Put needle holder to the highest position by turning the flywheel.
2. The sewing machine needle has a special structure, after studying which you can easily install it correctly. The flat side of the flask is inserted outward, and the long groove is inserted inward (to the base of the sleeve).
3. The needle is inserted all the way into the holder provided for it and secured with a screw.

Correct needle placement is very important. Otherwise, loops will not be created during operation, which will lead to omissions.

How to thread a sewing machine

Refilling modern devices is easy: as a rule, all steps are shown in the instructions. schematic drawings. The body of modern devices has digital markings or arrows to help with threading. But if the document and drawings are missing, then you will have to cope on your own.

Upper threading instructions

You should always start from the top. Having grabbed the end of the thread, it is threaded through a small window on the back panel of the device, taken to the tension regulator, threaded through the corresponding loops and brought out onto the needle.

If threading is incorrect, there is a risk of thread chafing during sewing or malfunction of the unit.

Also carried out in accordance with certain rules. Regardless of the type and model, threading the hook (installing the bobbin) is done in such a way that the thread comes out clockwise. When threading, you should pay special attention to the thickness of the thread (its number) - it should be the same. The rules for operating a sewing machine require that you wind the thread onto the bobbin from the same spool that will be installed for the upper thread.

Instructions for threading the bobbin thread

How to thread a sewing machine

To pull out the bobbin thread:

• take the end of the upper thread (without pulling it), which is already inserted into the needle;
• lower the needle into the needle plate using the handwheel;
• the needle will grab the shuttle thread, all that remains is to pull it out.

Mode selection

Before work, you should study the location of the mode switches, thread tension, and reverse. Modern models provide a graphic representation of the types of stitches on the body of the device (straight stitch, zigzag, overcasting, etc.); on older machines, the choice of stitches is not so large. For reverse(to secure the thread at the end of work) all models provide a small lever.

After all the preparatory measures, the material is placed under the foot, which is then lowered onto it, and you can start sewing directly.

Mini sewing machines

The modern market for sewing equipment is quite diverse. Today, manufacturers produce miniature manual sewing machines that fit in the hand. Their main advantages:

• compact dimensions;
• absence of complex threading mechanisms;
• ease of operation;
• stitch length can be adjusted.

The features and rules for using a compact manual sewing machine are very simple. Simply insert one thread, select the stitch length, and you can start sewing right away. They can be easily take with you on the road. They are suitable for making urgent clothing repairs or adjusting the length of curtains without removing them from the curtain.

General rules for operating hand sewing machines

Operation of a manual sewing machine must be carried out with strict compliance safety regulations.

1. It is permissible to rotate the flywheel in only one direction - on yourself. Rotating in the opposite direction will cause the bobbin thread to become tangled.
2. When the machine is not being used, the clamping foot must be in the raised position.
3. You cannot work on a machine without fabric. This will cause the lower teeth of the foot to become dull.
4. During operation, tensioning of the material is not allowed; you only need to adjust its direction. The machine does all the movement itself.
5. During work shuttle cover on the body must be closed.
6. While working, do not bring your fingers close to the needle or try to adjust the thread of a working device.
7. Do not sew on pins holding the thread together - this will cause the needle to break.

Learning how to operate a sewing machine is not difficult. The main thing is to act according to the instructions and strictly follow safety precautions.