How does the needle go in the sewing machine and which way do I thread the needle?

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07-19-2014, 08:07 AM

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Rodney

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Thanks Miriam! You're right. This is one of the most common reasons a machine won't sew. I think you've just helped a lot of people.
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07-19-2014, 08:30 AM

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Don't forget that the pointy-end of the needle usually goes down.

CD in Oklahoma

07-19-2014, 10:01 AM

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don't forget that the pointy-end of the needle usually goes down.

Cd in oklahoma

oh my how could i ever forget to include that?????????

07-19-2014, 12:59 PM

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CD,

That put me on the floor. Great!

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Don't forget that the pointy-end of the needle usually goes down.

CD in Oklahoma

07-20-2014, 03:17 PM

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I usually read the manual, but this would be so much easier! Thanks for writing it down.

07-20-2014, 03:31 PM

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I usually read the manual, but this would be so much easier! Thanks for writing it down.

I don't always have the luxury of finding a manual. I have a machine I would love to have a manual for. It is a mystery how the levers on the top work.
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07-20-2014, 03:32 PM

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No problem figuring out the buttons and knobs but the top levers don't make any sense.

07-20-2014, 06:54 PM

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That BAM lever seems familiar but I can't quite place it. Built in buttonhole function maybe. It's entirely possible I'm completely wrong too.
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07-21-2014, 12:27 AM

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If it is button hole how does it move from one part of the button hole to another?

07-21-2014, 12:56 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodney

That BAM lever seems familiar but I can't quite place it. Built in buttonhole function maybe. It's entirely possible I'm completely wrong too.
Rodney

It looks like a needle position lever - not sure what the letters stand for though. Does it move your needlebar? They are often gummed up, at least in the Necchi's I've seen.