Threading a Handy Sewing Machine?

I need help with a step by step procedure for how to thread a Handy sewing machine. I have tried all the steps in every article, even the videos. It is still not working.

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Judy
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September 27, 20170 found this helpful

Step 1
Thread the Handy Stitch by passing the thread from the bobbin or spool up through the two thread guides on the needle arm, through the tension control and down to the needle.

Step 2
Pass the thread from back to front through the needle, using the threader if necessary by inserting the threader through the needle, placing the end of the thread in the loop of the threader behind the needle and pulling through.

Step 3
Pull a couple of inches of thread out through the needle before beginning to sew.

Source: ourpastimes.com/handy-stitch-sewing-machine-instructions...

attosa
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September 27, 20170 found this helpful

Step 1
Put the thread from the bobbin through the first thread guide on the needle arm, through the two plates in the tension control, then through the second thread guide at the end of the needle arm.

Step 2
Use the provided needle threader to feed the thread into the eye of the needle.

Step 3
Turn the rotary once so the thread goes under the fastening plate. Lift up the fastening plate and pull the thread out from underneath.

poehere
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September 27, 20170 found this helpful

This is a diagram of the Handy Stitch Sewing machine to help you understand it better. Instructions are great, but if you don't see a diagram also it is hard to follow them.

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Look at this diagram your bobbin is #1. See how the thread comes off the bobbin in a counter clockwise position.
This comes off the bobbin and goes to #2 this is your two thread guides on your needle arm. The thread must pass through the two thread guides on your needle arm.

#3 is your tension control on your needle arm. The thread must go through the tension control and goes down towards your needle.
#4 shows the tread coming down from the tension control and going towards the needle. The thread is on the left hand side of the machine next to your bobbin. Make sure you keep it this way so you can thread your needle.
#5 is your needle and it is threaded from left to right. You will thread your needed from the side the bobbin is on and it will pass through your needle and come out the other side.

cybergrannie
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September 28, 20170 found this helpful

There are many users of this little machine that have threw their hands in the air - and then thrown the machine away but maybe you will be able to understand some of the instructions presented here.

This is not a user friendly machine but others have asked this question and some answers from previous ThriftyFun questions will help
www.thriftyfun.com/Threading-a-Handy-Stitch-Machine...
I would strongly suggest you take the machine to your local craft stores - Michael's, Jo Ann's or any other that is in your area.
Just Google craft stores with your zip and several should come up.
These stores usually sell these machines and many times a clerk in that department or somewhere in the store will know how to do this.

Jess
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September 29, 20170 found this helpful

I bought one for a simple sewing project one time and it broke before I could get through a few seams. I'm afraid it isn't a very good product. If possible, I would just return it and get a small sewing machine from a decent brand. Lots of sewing stores sell refurbished sewing machines.

Good luck!