Card 07 · Your Machine
Five steps so your threads never tangle.
To start sewing, follow these 5 steps. They stop the threads tangling, which can make the machine jam.
Try it!
☐ Thread the machine and put the fabric under the machine foot.
☐ Hold the top thread and lower the needle in and out of the fabric.
☐ Gently tug the top thread to bring up the bottom thread.
☐ Place both threads between and under the machine foot.
☐ Make sure both threads are pulled out at least 15cm before sewing.
Top tip: Remember: never, never turn the handle backwards! When moving the needle, always turn the machine handle towards you. Turning it anti-clockwise helps stop the machine jamming. If your thread tangles and the fabric gets stuck, wiggle the handle to help release it.
