How To Operate Mini Sewing Machine Tips & Safety

The average homemaker wears multiple hats. She is often responsible for all activities in the household. All the chores in the home are carried out by the lady of the house unless she is a lucky soul who has a bit of help from her spouse or extended family. There are a plethora of small and big chores to do and quite often no household help who can do most of it.

The long list includes cooking, cleaning, looking after in-laws, children and pets. Some women also run their business. In the midst of all this the lady of the house has to take care of sewing and darning too. In the small homes of today’s times, it is difficult to accommodate the bulky sewing machines of yesteryears. The mini sewing machine has replaced the older ones in many a home. The tiny but super-efficient machines are easy to use and very effective too.

Sewing machines can look very difficult to operate but the reality is quite different. Once you have carefully removed the machine from the box, do ensure that the power switch is in the off position. The mini sewing machine generally works on A3 batteries. Once you ensure this, insert the batteries into the machine and you are ready to go! The portable sewing machine can be run manually or on batteries or even an electrical plug in. It is handy and can easily be used to repair and stitch clothes.

Checklist To Learn How to Operate a Mini Sewing Machine

#1. The most basic thing you need to do is ensure that it’s correctly threaded and the cloth is placed in the right position before you switch the machine on.

#2. The thread spool should be placed on the thread spindle and the thread passed through it towards the front of the machine.

#3. The thread then needs to be gently tugged across the thread guider and between the two washers.

#4. Thread the needle with the correctly guided thread, by raising the needle a little if so required.

#5. The next step is to raise the presser foot by raising the appropriate lever and pulling a little length of thread in a direction away from you over the presser foot.

#6. Do ensure that the bottom and side bobbins are correctly threaded too as inaccurate threading may throw the accuracy of the lockstitch.

#7. Position the cloth with seam towards you and place between the presser and the presser foot.

#8. Turning the handwheel clockwise twice will lock the seam and enable you to stitch the fabric flawlessly.

#9. Once all is in the right position just switch on the power button and pull the fabric gently through the presser feet.

#10. Once the seam is stitched to your liking, you can gently pull the cloth towards you and trim the thread close to the stitched material.

#11. You can then leave the excess thread loose in the same direction as when you had started, leaving the sewing machine ready for the next stitching session.

#12. Some mini sewing machines also work with a foot pedal. Do remember to use the foot pedal only when the power is switched off.

Some Additional Pointers To Ensure Safety While Using Mini Sewing Machine

Now that you are able to sew to your heart’s content you must also learn to operate the machine responsibly. Minor accidents like piercing your finger with the needle can occur at any time.

#1. It is always mandatory to switch off the mini sewing machine when you are threading the needle to avoid accidents.

#2. The motor case of the machine is always adjusted in the factory and should not be tampered with. If needed, please take the machine to the nearest repair shop recommended by the company.

#3. Wrong placement of the bobbin case in the bobbin may lead to causing damage to the machine. Do ensure that the threading is proper to keep the machine in good order.

#4. Many needles break when we pull the fabric harder than necessary. The tugging may cause the thin needle to break. The seam will then remain incomplete and you will have to replace the needle and do the seam all over again. Do remember to switch off the power source when you are changing the needle to avoid hurting yourself.

#5. A machine is ultimately a power tool and you should keep it out of reach of your children. They might damage the small parts or hurt themselves too.

#6. You should always keep in mind that when the machine is being used with a power adapter it is essentially an electrical appliance. The machine should not be used with wet hands, without wearing rubber slippers or left unattended with the power switch on.

#7. No parts of the mini sewing machine can ever be submerged in water or wiped with a wet cloth. It may cause permanent damage or even a short circuit, or a mild electric shock to the user.

#8. If by any chance the cord is frayed or torn do not use the machine at any cost. It may be the last time you might be able to use your gadget.

#9. Although it may sound banal, please do not allow children, adults with limited mental capacities and people who take drugs and medicine which cause drowsiness to use the machine. It may lead to injury and accidents.

After getting proficient at using a Mini Sewing Machine, You can Also Plan to Start Your Own Boutique!

Bonus - Something About The Stapler Sewing Machine

You also have the mini stapler type sewing machine that is even more easy to use and is more adapted to use on smaller clothes. This machine can be used to do mini sewing jobs like stitching on a pocket while still wearing a shirt or stitching on a button or hem or maybe a curtain while still on the rod. The frayed hem and the broken button can now be mended even when you are still wearing the apparel.

Once you support the bottom the sewing machine behaves just like a stapler. The thread needs to be passed through the needle and the bobbin. The cloth plate then has to be gently lifted with the forefinger and the fabric positioned between it and the fastening plate. Once this is done you need to then support the bottom half with the four fingers of your dominant hand. The thumb should rest on the top of the stapler sewing machine. The sewing machine then has to be pressed and passed across the area to be stitched. The tiny little machine will throw tiny stitches at every pressure. You just need to keep passing the machine up and down till the entire torn area is repaired.

The nifty little gadget allows you to just stitch away to glory! Adjust the stitch size with the aid of the nut on the machine. This also allows the creative homemaker to create art and craft articles and design new additions and accessories to old clothes. You can add a ruffle or a trim at will, turning old and boring clothes into masterpieces in the matter of a few minutes.

These tiny gadgets are also very travel friendly and will help you keep your wardrobe in good repair even you are away from home. The endless trips to the local tailor who is reluctant to do small repairs are now a thing of the past.

Both the mini sewing machine and the stapler sewing machines are easily available in the market. Look for your choice on the internet too. Choose the brand with the best reviews and order the lifesavers from the comfort of your home with a single click.

They are so easy to operate that even older children can be taught how to sew with these machines. Get yours today and see the creative quotient grow by leaps and bounds. Keep the kit handy and never miss a button again. After all “, a stitch in time saves nine!”