How Do You Thread An Antique Singer Sewing Machine?
Singer has been creating and selling sewing machines in the U.S. since 1851. I.M. Singer & Company was named for the inventor of the first Singer machine, Isaac Merritt Singer. He invented the Singer sewing machine in 11 days and at the cost of $40 American dollars, which was a lot of money in 1851, in an attempt to create a more practical sewing machine–one devoid of a shuttle rotating in a circular fashion to improve function. Following his first invention came many machines from Singer, including the treadle, the world’s first electronic sewing machine; the world’s first computer-controlled machine; and many of the most advanced home sewing and embroidery machines in the Quantum series, according the the Singer Sewing Company. Unwrap the spool packaging and find the end of the thread. Unravel the thread a few inches and place the spool on the spool holder, which is usually located on the top right of the machine near the wheel or the hand crank. Pull gently on the thread and guide
