How Do You Thread Bobbin On A Old Singer Sewing Machine?
Threading a bobbin on an old Singer sewing machine is a two-part process. Bobbins are metal spools that may or may not have holes in the sides. Many older bobbins are generic and will fit most machines. The first part of the process is to wind thread evenly from your thread spool onto your bobbin. The second part is to install your wound bobbin into your sewing machine so that you can resume sewing. Lift the pressure foot on the sewing machine. The pressure foot is operated by a simple lever in the head of the sewing machine (behind or alongside the needle). Raise the needle by turning the rotary wheel on the right side end of the sewing machine. Open the bobbin plate that is flush with the surface of the sewing machine. These will slide open or lift up. Reach inside. You will feel a round metal container about the size of a quarter standing upright. This is the bobbin holder. On the side of the holder is a simple metal lever. Lift the end of the lever and pull the bobbin holder sidewa