Q&A for How to Thread a Kenmore Sewing Machine

Return to Full Article

Coming soon
Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    Should the knob be in the "f" position or the "r" position to sew?
    Community Answer
    Is ''f'' for forward stitching and ''r'' for reverse stitching? Look in the handbook that came with the machine.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 6 Helpful 11
  • Question
    The bobbin thread on my machine won't come up to the surface with the top thread, and it does not make a stitch consistently. What could be wrong?
    Community Answer
    Clean your machine and make sure there is no buildup of lint under the bobbin. Use good-quality thread, and make sure the tensions are properly set.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 7 Helpful 5
  • Question
    What do I do if I can't get the clutch to turn after pulling, pushing and turning it both ways?
    Community Answer
    If you think you have it threaded correctly, make sure thread isn't wound around the spool holder. Start at the spool and follow the thread through the mechanisms; make sure it can move freely when you pull gently on the thread.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 2 Helpful 3
  • Question
    Should the bottom stitch look exactly like the top stitch? My bottom stitch looks different.
    Community Answer
    Yes, unless you are sewing a chain stitch available on some models. If the top side looks light, lower the top tension. If bottom threads look taut, increase the top tension.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 1 Helpful 0
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit

      Return to Full Article

      You Might Also Like

      How to
      Thread a Sewing Machine
      How to
      Use a Sewing Machine: Setup, Threading, Stitching & More
      How to
      Oil a Sewing Machine
      How to
      Thread a Singer Sewing Machine
      How to
      Operate a Mini Sewing Machine
      How to
      Adjust the Tension on a Sewing Machine
      How to
      Thread a Singer Simple 3116
      A Beginner’s Guide to Thread a Bobbin
      How to
      Thread a Brother Ls 1217 Sewing Machine
      How to
      Thread a Necchi Sewing Machine
      How to
      Thread a Brother Ls 2125i Sewing Machine