This page will help you prevent thread jams as you begin to sew. Some machines (oscillators) are more likely to jam than are others (full rotary). The following steps can help prevent this problem and get you off to a good start.

ATTACHING THE EVEN FEED FOOT, FREE MOTION/DARNING FOOT, BUTTONHOLER, RUFFLER, ZIG-ZAG ATTACHMENT and OTHER ATTACHMENTS WHICH ARE ACTIVATED BY THE NEEDLE BAR CLAMP/SCREW

At times it is necessary to remove the hand wheel for oiling and cleaning out thread, lint or any other foreign objects. Proper placement of the lock washer and screw is needed for free release. Caution: if you are doing general maintenance and the clutch system is working properly mark lock washer (#2) in it's present setting with a magic marker before removing.

How to: Threading a Sewing Machine

How to: One-Step Buttonholing Before you start, remember: . Always make a practice buttonhole on a sample of your fabric. . Make buttonhole position on fabric as indicated in pattern.

How To: Raising the Bobbin Thread

HOW TO SHORTEN OR REPLACE A TREADLE BELT