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The tutor will show you these steps in detail:
The tutor will show you these steps in detail:


*where to oil the machine regularly ([https://manuall.de/necchi-559-nahmaschine/ manual]: pages 45-48)
*thread the yarn both from the bottom and the top of the machine
*thread the yarn both from the bottom and the top of the machine
*spool your choice of thread onto a bobbin ''(Unterfadenspule)''
*spool your choice of thread onto a bobbin ''(Unterfadenspule)''
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*change the sewing direction
*change the sewing direction
*operate the machine
*operate the machine
** at this point, you will create a '''trial seam'''


 
* cleaning up for the day
After the demonstration by the tutor, you will create a trial seam.
** take out the bobbin of the lower thread
** get rid of lint ''(Fussel)'' on  the transporting teeth (manual: page 46) by brushing them off, NOT blowing them deeper into the machine
** do the same for the inside of the bobbin case (manual: page 45); may easily be combined with oiling this part
** last but not least put a piece of scrap fabric on the needle plate, lower the needle and put down the pressure foot

Revision as of 21:24, 20 July 2021

This is the content required for an introduction to our sewing machine - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual.

Safety

Dangers Precaution
Danger - sharp objects.svg
sharp needle
DO NOT put your fingers under the needle while working with the machine - use the presser foot as a minimum distance guide
Danger - hand injury.svg
exposed moving mechanical parts
ensure the machine is turned off and disconnected from power when changing the needle, thread, or accessing any of the inner parts
Danger - heat.svg
hot lamp
DO NOT touch the lamp after the sewing machine has run for a while

Demonstration

The tutor will show you these steps in detail:

  • where to oil the machine regularly (manual: pages 45-48)
  • thread the yarn both from the bottom and the top of the machine
  • spool your choice of thread onto a bobbin (Unterfadenspule)
  • free up the thread in case it gets tangled up
  • change the needle
  • change the presser foot
  • change the sewing direction
  • operate the machine
    • at this point, you will create a trial seam
  • cleaning up for the day
    • take out the bobbin of the lower thread
    • get rid of lint (Fussel) on the transporting teeth (manual: page 46) by brushing them off, NOT blowing them deeper into the machine
    • do the same for the inside of the bobbin case (manual: page 45); may easily be combined with oiling this part
    • last but not least put a piece of scrap fabric on the needle plate, lower the needle and put down the pressure foot