You’ve decided to dig your sewing machine out of the closet and tackle the really cute project you just found on Craftsy. Good for you! Let’s get that machine threaded so you can get on with being creative.
These detailed instructions and photos will make the process simple. Once you’ve finished, un-thread it and try again. You’ll quickly find threading your machine is simpler than it looks — you will quickly memorize how to do it for next time!
![How to Re-thread Your Sewing Machine in 4 Steps](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/How-to-Re-thread-a-Sewing-Machine-in-4-Steps.jpg)
The machine used for this tutorial is a Janome 2030QDC. Other machines will be similar, but if you have questions, please refer to your specific machine’s manual.
You will need:
- Sewing machine
- Thread
- Empty bobbin (if you have a full bobbin, skip Step 1)
How to re-thread a sewing machine:
Step 1: Fill the bobbin
Place the thread on spool pin (A) and cap it with the spool holder (if applicable). The thread should be coming off of the spool towards the back of the machine.
![Thread on Spool Pin](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Thread-on-Spool-Pin.jpg)
Draw the thread through the bobbin thread guide (B). Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder (C). Feed the thread through a hole on the bobbin to hold it in place.
![Thread ready to wind the Bobbin](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Thread-ready-to-wind-the-Bobbin.jpg)
![Feed thead through bobbin](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Feed-thead-through-bobbin.jpg)
Holding the thread loosely, push the bobbin winder to the right against the stopper. Start winding the bobbin with the foot pedal or start/stop button. Wind a short way while holding the thread. Then stop, clip the thread, and continue. The machine should stop when the bobbin is full.
![Wind bobbin](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Wind-bobbin.jpg)
![Clip Thread and Continue Winding Bobbin](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Clip-Thread-and-Continue-Winding-Bobbin.jpg)
Clip the thread, remove the bobbin and set aside.
Step 2: Thread the machine
Note: It is best to thread the machine while it is turned off.
Bring the thread around the upper thread guide (D), then bring it down and around the U-shaped guide (E) in the front of the machine. Hold the thread taut to make sure it engages with the tension discs (F).
![Thread Machine through Upper Thread Guide](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Thread-Machine-through-Upper-Thread-Guide.jpg)
![Bring Thread Through U-Shaped Guide-](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Bring-Thread-Through-U-Shaped-Guide-.jpg)
Turn the handwheel on the side of the machine to move the take-up lever (G) to it’s highest position. Draw the thread around it (or through it on some machines) to secure it in the eye of the take-up lever.
![Draw Thread into Take-Up Lever Eye](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Draw-Thread-into-Take-Up-Lever-Eye.jpg)
Bring the thread down the left side of the U-shaped guide to the needle area.
![Bring thread down to needle area](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bring-thread-down-to-needle-area.jpg)
Feed the thread through the last one or two thread guides (H) and thread the needle.
![Feed thread through last thread guides](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Feed-thread-through-last-thread-guides.jpg)
![Thread the Needle](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Thread-the-Needle.jpg)
Step 3: Insert the bobbin
This applies to top-loading machines. For any other machine, consult your instruction guide.
Remove the bobbin cover plate. Place the bobbin in the case with the thread running counter-clockwise.
![Bobbin Thread runs Counter-Clockwise](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bobbin-Thread-runs-Counter-Clockwise.jpg)
Bring the thread through the first notch (I) and draw the thread to the left until it slips into the second notch.
![Draw Thread through notches](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Draw-Thread-through-notches.jpg)
Pull out a 6″ – 9″ thread tail to use in the next step.Step 4: Draw up the bobbin thread
Hold the machine thread taut and turn the handwheel to raise and lower the needle. This will pick up the bobbin thread (J).
![Turn handwheel to raise bobbin thread](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Turn-handwheel-to-raise-bobbin-thread.jpg)
Pull gently to bring up the entire bobbin thread. Pull both threads to the back of the machine, under the presser foot.
![Pull both threads out to the back of the machine](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/a/general/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Pull-both-threads-out-to-the-back-of-the-machine.jpg)
Now you’re ready to start sewing!
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