How To Thread a Bobbin

Sewing is often viewed as an easy task, but, actually, it takes some time to learn it, especially, for those, who have no idea about sewing machines. You must get accustomed to the various parts of a sewing machine and its mechanism, in order to master the art of sewing. However, one of the easiest tasks associated with sewing is threading of bobbin.

Why to Thread a Bobbin

Bobbin is a small wheel-like part, that can be found under the needle plate of a sewing machine. They are either made of metal or plastic. The function of a bobbin is to provide thread, that forms the stitch on the underside of the cloth. The thread that is provided by the bobbin is picked up by the needle's thread to form a stitch. The bobbin thread is found at the bottom part of the stitch. Bobbins have to be filled with thread, as per your needs or when bobbin becomes empty. Initially, threading of bobbin was done by hand, but, with the advent of motor-fitted sewing machines, things have become much easier.

How to Thread a Bobbin

• Open the bobbin door and take out the bobbin case (can be vertical or horizontal loading). All you have to do is, lift the latch attached to the case and pull it out.
• Once the bobbin case is taken out, gently tilt it and the bobbin will be on your hand.
• Now, place a thread spool of the desired color on the spindle. In case of horizontal spindles, you can secure the thread spool with a holder provided for that purpose.
• Now, you have to loop the thread over the bobbin tension and the hooks (if any) on it. The free end of the thread has to be secured to the bobbin, through the pin hole on it.
• The next step is to place the bobbin on the bobbin winder (it will be better to wrap the thread two to three times around the bobbin, before placing it on the winder).
• Now, disengage the needle mechanism and engage the bobbin winding one. Otherwise, the needle will move up and down and may get damaged during the bobbin winding process.
• The next step is to start the machine by pressing the foot pedal, so that the bobbin gets wrapped with thread. Make sure that the thread is filling the bobbin in an even manner.

You have to locate the relevant parts of the sewing machine, which are associated with the task of threading the bobbin. This is very much necessary, as the location of different parts of a sewing machine, may vary from one type of sewing machine to another. Beginners may find it difficult. But, once, you become accustomed with the sewing machine parts and their working, everything becomes easy.