This video just saved me lol I had been trying to figure out what was wrong with my machine for at least 3 hours and this video had the answer. Thank you so much ✨
Step one, for every successful sewing project, is to always thread the machine correctly. You’re correct. There no substitute for getting it right. 😎👍🏼
I actually have a White heavy duty machine and this video helped me so much with figuring out what was wrong with it and how to fix it thank you so much.
I love my Kenmore Ultra Stitch 8 from the early 1980's. It seems like it only cost between $125-$150 brand new and it has been a great dependable machine. Recently I have found 2 others very similar to it in thrift stores, a 6 stitch and a 10 stitch, and they were only $10-$15 each and both had cases. All mine are portable which I prefer, otherwise you need a cabinet. (I can always use the extra machines for parts.) Threading a machine correctly makes all the difference.
You gave tips that are never mentioned in the manuals. I’m going to rethread my machine right now, and see if I’ve been missing something. Thank you! That small guide there right before you put the thread in the needle, how important is that one? I’ve not been using it, (nothing in the manual) could that be causing occasional missed stitches? I just rethreaded it correctly and as I’m testing it the stitches seem better.
You’re welcome. I’m amazed at how many UA-cam videos that are out there showing folks how to thread various machines, and they leave out step one. It would be like giving step by step instructions on how to sit down, but without first looking to see if there’s a chair behind you. Or, if the chair has a rattlesnake or a banana cream pie on it. Sometimes step one, is the important and unskippable step.
1) How tight is it supposed to be when you tug on the thread in the tension disc ? 2) it's not picking up the bobbin thread. I've completely forgotten how to do this. ☹️
I have the option to purchase one of these but it would be shipped across the country to get to me- literally from the East Coast to the West Coast. Do you think it would make the trip well? And should I take it to be serviced after I get it?
If you can convince the shipper to pack the machine properly, go for it. Good luck with that. I’ve sent written, step by step package instructions, on numerous occasions. I still received damaged machines. The packing has to be tight with no movement. Remove and pack carefully the spool pins and bobbin winder assemblies. Use large cell bubble wrap and not small cell bubble wrap. No noodles. If the machine is in a carrying case, the inside of the case has to be packed tightly as well. If there is any part that moves, shakes, rattles, or contacts anything, it will break in transit. It would be easier to send heirloom China than a sewing machine unless you have the machines original manufacturers packaging. There are specific packing boxes and associated custom packing for many fragile things, but none for sewing machines. The shipper needs to be experienced and detail oriented to make it work. If arrives undamaged, oil it and it will serve you well.
Thank you so much. My grandmother left me a vintage imperial and this video really helped me out. Very thorough explanation. Cheers 😊
@@stephaniealgourani1684 you’re welcome and thank you for watching. 😎👍🏼
Wow learned something new on threading a sewing machine.... Thank you...
You’re welcome.
This video just saved me lol I had been trying to figure out what was wrong with my machine for at least 3 hours and this video had the answer. Thank you so much ✨
You’re welcome and thanks for watching.
Thank you so much 🙏🙏 just bought a White Machine Model 505 and only have the instruction booklet to help me out… your video was a big help ☺️☺️
@@karlarodrigo1182 you’re welcome and I’m glad to help. I appreciate you taking the time to comment, and thanks for watching.😎👍
Such a basic thing, but can make such a difference in the performance of the sewing machine.
Step one, for every successful sewing project, is to always thread the machine correctly.
You’re correct. There no substitute for getting it right. 😎👍🏼
I actually have a White heavy duty machine and this video helped me so much with figuring out what was wrong with it and how to fix it thank you so much.
@@CindyReese-x8k you’re welcome. 😎👍🏼
I can't say I've been doing it right all this time. Now I know! Thanks for the great explanation.
You’re welcome and thanks for watching.
I love my Kenmore Ultra Stitch 8 from the early 1980's. It seems like it only cost between $125-$150 brand new and it has been a great dependable machine. Recently I have found 2 others very similar to it in thrift stores, a 6 stitch and a 10 stitch, and they were only $10-$15 each and both had cases. All mine are portable which I prefer, otherwise you need a cabinet. (I can always use the extra machines for parts.) Threading a machine correctly makes all the difference.
Yes. It’s the simple things that make a successful sewing endeavor.
1) thread
2) threading
3) needle.
Thanks for watching. 😎
You gave tips that are never mentioned in the manuals. I’m going to rethread my machine right now, and see if I’ve been missing something. Thank you! That small guide there right before you put the thread in the needle, how important is that one? I’ve not been using it, (nothing in the manual) could that be causing occasional missed stitches? I just rethreaded it correctly and as I’m testing it the stitches seem better.
I have an old Kenmore that qas my gmas and this video was super helpful! Thank you
You’re welcome and thanks for watching. 😎👍🏼
"The first step before you do anything...". Ah! Thank you!
You’re welcome. I’m amazed at how many UA-cam videos that are out there showing folks how to thread various machines, and they leave out step one.
It would be like giving step by step instructions on how to sit down, but without first looking to see if there’s a chair behind you. Or, if the chair has a rattlesnake or a banana cream pie on it.
Sometimes step one, is the important and unskippable step.
1) How tight is it supposed to be when you tug on the thread in the tension disc ?
2) it's not picking up the bobbin thread.
I've completely forgotten how to do this. ☹️
I have a model even older than this but this video helped me sm thank you 😭
@@sudzyfrog you’re welcome and thanks for watching. 😎👍🏼
I have the option to purchase one of these but it would be shipped across the country to get to me- literally from the East Coast to the West Coast. Do you think it would make the trip well? And should I take it to be serviced after I get it?
If you can convince the shipper to pack the machine properly, go for it. Good luck with that. I’ve sent written, step by step package instructions, on numerous occasions. I still received damaged machines.
The packing has to be tight with no movement.
Remove and pack carefully the spool pins and bobbin winder assemblies.
Use large cell bubble wrap and not small cell bubble wrap. No noodles.
If the machine is in a carrying case, the inside of the case has to be packed tightly as well.
If there is any part that moves, shakes, rattles, or contacts anything, it will break in transit.
It would be easier to send heirloom China than a sewing machine unless you have the machines original manufacturers packaging.
There are specific packing boxes and associated custom packing for many fragile things, but none for sewing machines.
The shipper needs to be experienced and detail oriented to make it work.
If arrives undamaged, oil it and it will serve you well.
Thanks Randy!!!
You’re welcome. 👍🏼😎
thank you for this
@@CRXluvr you’re welcome and thank you for watching. 😎👍🏼
Thank you very much. 👍❤️
You’re welcome.
I couldn’t get the tension right because I kept forgetting to lower the presser foot thank you so much
@@laraa739 😎👍🏼
Very helpful!!
Glad to help and thanks for watching. 😎👍🏼
Thanks!
You’re welcome.
Thank you ❤
You’re welcome and thanks for watching. 😎👍🏼