Threading in the bobbin of a Kenmore Model 33 Sewing Machine

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This post has been a long time coming! I started with one about threading the upper, but then everything went a little crazy, and I've had a hard time keeping up!

To begin, locate the little door at the base of the machine, and slide it open.

Next, through the door there is a little circular cartridge containing the thread bobbin. 

Remove it from the machine. 

If the cartridge already contains a full bobbin, make sure that the thread is going clockwise, then insert it back into the cartridge, slide the end of the thread into the slit counter clockwise until it reaches the opening, but is still held by a small folded thumb of metal.

Insert the cartridge back into the machine, keeping the end of  the thread free. 

Pull the thread out about 4 inches from the base and slide shut the door. 

Hold both the upper thread and the lower thread securely(but gently, allow a little give) several inches behind the foot. 

meanwhile, spin the wheel slowly clockwise until the lower thread gets caught by the upper. 

Release the thread and slowly pull the upper thread until the lower is visible coming from under the foot. 

Pull the lower thread all the way up from under the foot, then bring it to the back of the machine, along with the upper thread.

 There you go! 

I love my old machine, though it can be difficult at times to figure it out. 

Happy sewing!

Threading the Upper of a Kenmore Model 33 Sewing Machine

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   This year I got a sewing machine. There was a long complicated path that led me to it, involving a thrift store, a nursing home and two very kind women.

The machine I had been using prior to this was SIGNIFICANTLY newer, as the model 33 is quite an old machine. The other day I sat down to make some curtains and realized I had no idea how to thread the machine. Luckily I had the original owners manual, but with it being such an old machine, I figured there are probably quite a few out there that have been separated from from theirs. So in order to save anyone from frustration, I'm going to show you how to thread a Kenmore Model 33 machine.

 

 1. Place a spool of thread on one of the metal rods coming from the top of the machine.

2. Spin the thread through the two loops on top, starting with the farthest one. 

 3. Wind the thread once around clockwise, then back, into the wire elbow.

 

 

4. From there continue going down to 9 O'clock, under the metal arm, and then up.

 

5. Bring the thread all the way up to the hole on the lever, and through, from right to left.

 

 

6. Bring the thread back down and through the two loops left of the dial.

 

7. Bring the thread through the last loop by the top of the needle, then down through the eye of the needle from left to right.

 

...And you're done!

I hope this was helpful. I will be posting how to thread the lower machine next.

 

~Maria

 

Snowflake ornament/ decor

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Hello everyone! I know this is a little late for Christmas but its still a beautiful little piece or decor for winter. Super easy too!

Supplies:
Hot glue gun
Hot glue
Parchment paper
String/ thread
pencil (opt)

 

 

The first thing is to be sure your work station is clear. Cut a decently sized piece of parchment paper and place it on your desk or table. At this point you can use a pencil and draw an outline of a snowflake to follow on the parchment or you can just do it freestyle.

Heat you glue gun and begin the first line of glue on the paper.

 

 

Continue making lines until you have 3 that intersect at the center. Then you'll want to begin embellishing. I made little peakes close to the center, first.

 

From there, add little "branches" at the ends of all the lines except one, where you'll want to make a circle for a string before you add the "branches".

 

 

 

Now let it dry, about 2 minutes. Peel it off of the paper and cut off all of the little spider web-y pieces of glue. Now tie the string onto the little circle.

It's ready to go! A beautiful little snowflake! You could add glitter if you want to. It looks really nice but I perfer not to since glitter somehow travels everywhere! :)  Enjoy!

 

 

Maria

 

 

 



 



Floral Nail DIY

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Hello everyone! I'm going to show you a really simple technique for fabulous floral nails..

Supplies:
Nail polish, several colors
Bobby pin
Paper plate, paper, etc.

The first thing you'll want to do is make sure that your nails are cut and filed to your preference, as well as clear of all polish.
When that's done, apply a base coat of clear polish if you like. Your polish should withstand wear and tear a little better that way. After that, with the color of your choice, fully paint all of your nails.

(Yes, I know my nails are tiny :)

When that's dry, take your bobby pin and open it up so that it's at least a 60 degree angle. Now get your paper plate or piece of paper, and put a dot of a different color polish onto it, this just makes it a little easier instead of opening the jar so much. Just be sure that whatever your using underneath won't let it soak through.

Now use the little ball on the end of your bobby pin to put dots of polish onto your nail in a circle, about 5 dots. my dots kind of ran together but I like that, you can space them out more if you like.

 

That's about it! I added more additional dots and middles to the flowers but you can embellish as you like. Let dry and cover with a top coat. Enjoy! 

 

             Maria