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From: nisidiva
Date: 11-25-2005, 10:03 PM (1 of 4)
hello all!! we were just given a sewing machine. It's a singer 285k. Was wondering how to thread the bobbin  It did not come with a manual or anything!! We know it must be simple, but cannot figure out! Please help!! 
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User: nisidiva
Member since: 11-25-2005 Total posts: 1 |
From: tiedyejudy
Date: 11-26-2005, 08:44 AM (2 of 4)
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I found several links searching for your machine model - here is one where you can buy the manual: http://pages.sewing-machine-manuals.com/173/InventoryPage/1833465/1.html I purchased a manual online for a serger that was given to me, and it has been invaluable! Good luck, Judy Judy Sall Originals
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User: tiedyejudy
Member since: 08-10-2005 Total posts: 78 
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From: paroper
Date: 11-26-2005, 10:05 AM (3 of 4)
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Ok, so here is a rather generic answer to the question about threading the bobbin based upon the picture. It has been about three decades since I've threaded one of these. Hopefully they will work for you. There is a bobbin spindle on the right hand side of the machine in front. It is driven by the hand wheel. See that little S looking hook on the right bottom side? You drop the end of the thread from the spindle (on top) down to that hook starting with the bottom opening, then the top. There should be a hole in your bobbin as shown in the picture. Take the end of the thread through the hole from the INSIDE. Holding the end of the thread, slide it on the bobbin spindle with the END OF THE THREAD FACING OUT. They usually rather snap in place so that they don't spin off into oblivion. Go to the right side of the machine in the circular wheel called the hand wheel. There is usually a flat disk in the center with little teeth all the way around it. This disengages the needle. Turn that to loosen. On some machines, the bobbin spindle needs to be moved against the hand wheel. It looks like it is already there on this machine. your foot pedal should or in this case, it could be a leg lever should drive the motor to turn your bobbin. Hold on to the end of the bobbin thread to keep the thread on the bobbin and to keep it from becoming tangled. Once the speed is fast enough, the thread will break off clean next to the bobbin. If it does not, when you are finished, be sure and cut the thread off as clean as possible to avoid thread nests when you sew. I cannot promise that this machine will automatically cut off when the bobbin is full so watch it. You don't want thread extending beyond the bobbin edge. You'll also have to cut the bobbin thread loose when you are finished. Be sure and tighten the hand wheel before you attempt to sew or your needle won't go up and down. Hopefully these directions will get you started on your way. By the way, I have your machine's great great (something) grandmother. It is a 1901 Singer 28K handcrank built in Scotland. Really cool machine (sews like butter). Your machine should be one that will last longer than both of us. They were really great machines. If you have any problems with it, it will be well worth fixing. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 11-28-2005, 04:24 AM (4 of 4)
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ww.sewusa.com has free threading diagrams for almost all machines and manuals to download. I found they were cheaper for manuals than most other places.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
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