Sewing Machine - Revision history

Edejong22: /* Certification */

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Certification

Swytsma23 at 17:18, 13 May 2025

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Nsullivan at 20:22, 13 January 2025

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Justinj at 17:32, 15 November 2024

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Nsullivan: /* Certification */

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Certification

Gdowler: /* Operation */

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Operation

Gdowler: /* Troubleshooting */

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Troubleshooting

Gdowler: /* General Procedure */

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General Procedure

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General Procedure

Gdowler: /* Operation */

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 Complete <strong>The Hub - {{PAGENAME}} Module</strong> at the link below to gain access to the {{PAGENAME}}. The Maker Hub Canvas course pertains to all facilities and equipment contained in the Maker Hub; simply complete the quizzes for the facilities/equipment you wish to use in the Maker Hub. Please email <span style="color:blue">makerhub@georgefox.edu</span> if you have any questions.
-[https://georgefox.instructure.com/enroll/GH36RT Maker Hub Canvas Course]
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 ==Troubleshooting==

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 Complete <strong>The Hub - {{PAGENAME}} Module</strong> at the link below to gain access to the {{PAGENAME}}. The Maker Hub Canvas course pertains to all facilities and equipment contained in the Maker Hub; simply complete the quizzes for the facilities/equipment you wish to use in the Maker Hub. Please email <span style="color:blue">makerhub@georgefox.edu</span> if you have any questions.
-[https://georgefox.instructure.com/enroll/G7CTPX Maker Hub Canvas Course]
+[https://georgefox.instructure.com/enroll/GH36RT Maker Hub Canvas Course]
 ==Troubleshooting==

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 <u>Threading the machine</u>
 * Draw thread from the thread spool and thread the machine by following the directional numbered arrows on the housing of the machine. Make sure the thread is well-seated between the tension discs at the numbered dial and is through the eye of the take-up lever--part 7 in the manual. At the end, thread the needle.
 ====Demonstration====

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 # The needle thread breaks: Check the threading of the needle as it may not be threaded properly. It is also possible that the needle needs to be changed. Learn this skill from one of the sewing volunteers or aces so that you can perform a needle change when needed.
-# The needle breaks: Make sure the needle is installed correctly and is tight.  Verify you are using the correct pressure foot.
+# The needle breaks: Make sure the needle is installed correctly and is tight.  Verify you are using the correct presser foot.
 # Machine does not run smoothly: Verify the hook race and bobbin holder are free from lint.
-# Clearing a thread jam: Because the rotation of the bobbin in the bobbin case is pretty sloppy, thread jams can happen fairly frequently. Use the screwdriver keys that came with the sewing machines to open the needle plate (a.k.a. the throat plate) and access the bobbin case.
+# Clearing a thread jam: Because the rotation of the bobbin in the bobbin case is pretty sloppy, thread jams can happen fairly frequently. Use the screwdriver keys that came with the sewing machines to open the needle plate (a.k.a. the throat plate) and access the bobbin case. Use the lint brush and tweezers to remove any tangled thread you find.
 ==Maintenance==

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 ====General Procedure====
 # Wind the bobbin and thread the machine
-# Pick two pieces of fabric and place right sides together. Align the raw edges of the two pieces.
+# Pick two pieces of fabric and place right sides together--the 'pretty' side. Align the raw edges of the two pieces.
 # Sew a 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch seam on three sides, using a straight stitch.
 # At the beginning and end of each side it's best to shorten the stitch length and stitch off the edge of the fabric. It makes a more durable corner--the bulk can be trimmed out of the corner, too, which makes a cleaner (pointy-er) corner. To change the stitch length: stop sewing; leave the work in place under the presser foot; raise the needle; change the stitch length and resume stitching. Lift the presser foot to remove the work. Break the thread tails on the thread cutter, or clip with scissors.

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 ====General Procedure====
 # Wind the bobbin and thread the machine
-# Pick two pieces of fabric and turn them right sides together (flip them) because the raw edges will be inside the pillow which will protect them from fraying. Line the two pieces up.
+# Pick two pieces of fabric and place right sides together. Align the raw edges of the two pieces.
-# Sew three sides using a straight stitch.
+# Sew a 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch seam on three sides, using a straight stitch.
-# As you approach the corner, it's better to shorten the stitch length at the end of each side and stitch off the edge of the fabric. It makes a more durable corner--the bulk can be trimmed out of the corner, too, which makes a cleaner (pointy-er) corner. Press stop and wait until the machine stops. Make sure the needle is down and put the kickstand up. Rotate the piece and then put the kickstand down again and continue. Do the same thing to do the last side and press stop. Wait until the machine stops and you are done. Lift the presser foot to remove the work. Break the thread tails on the thread cutter, or clip with scissors.
+# At the beginning and end of each side it's best to shorten the stitch length and stitch off the edge of the fabric. It makes a more durable corner--the bulk can be trimmed out of the corner, too, which makes a cleaner (pointy-er) corner. To change the stitch length: stop sewing; leave the work in place under the presser foot; raise the needle; change the stitch length and resume stitching. Lift the presser foot to remove the work. Break the thread tails on the thread cutter, or clip with scissors.
-# Press seams flat. Turn and press. Turn raw edges to the inside 1/4", and press.
+# Press seams flat, then turn the work right-side out and press. Turn raw edges of the open end to the inside 1/4", and press.
-# Stuff. Sew open side shut by stitching with straight stitch close to pressed edges.
+# Stuff your pillow! Sew open side shut by stitching with straight stitch close to pressed edges.
 (Note: you can use pins to hold things in place, but you need to remove the pins as you stitch. Never sew over pins. It breaks or bends needles, and can mess up the rotation/timing of the bobbin's oscillations.)

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 * Follow the diagram on the machine housing in order to fill a bobbin. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle that is on the right top of the machine. Slide the bobbin winder shaft over to the right to lock it.
 * Hold the thread for couple seconds at the beginning as you press the foot pedal gently and slowly. Once it becomes even or uniform, you can let go of the thread and go faster with the foot pedal.
-* Cut the thread once you are done and place the bobbin in the bobbin case. (Before you load the bobbin in the bobbin case, cut off the tail that may be hanging from the hole through which you initially threaded the bobbin.) The drop in bobbin is covered by a plastic cover that you can remove by gently pulling the hook cover release button. Load the bobbin by following the diagram on the plastic cover. Replace the cover.
+* Cut the thread once you are done and place the bobbin in the bobbin case. (Before you load the bobbin in the bobbin case, cut off the tail that may be hanging from the hole through which you initially threaded the bobbin.) The drop-in bobbin is covered by a plastic cover that you can remove by gently pulling the hook cover release button. Load the bobbin by following the diagram on the plastic cover. Replace the cover.
 <u>Threading the machine</u>
 * Draw thread from the thread spool and thread the machine by following the directional numbered arrows on the housing of the machine. Make sure the thread is well-seated between the tension discs at the numbered dial and is through the eye of the take-up lever--part 7 in the manual. At the end, thread the needle.