Handheld sewing machines are compact and portable; this remarkable feature makes them ideal for quick stitching, unlike the traditional sewing machines that we used at home. Sometimes We have all been involved in situations where a malfunction in the wardrobe has made us feel incredibly ashamed. Nowadays, people are fortunate that they have a Portable handheld sewing machine. It saves you from embarrassment and can save people from shame every time they suffer from a malfunction of the wardrobe. Regardless of the type of wardrobe malfunction, the portable sewing machine will fix it.

The portable sewing machine is also suitable for crafts and décor. Forget the frustration of having to stick a needle when all you need is a quick fix to get out of the house and be on your way to work. In this article, we will provide you with a complete guide on how to use a handheld sewing machine.

Below are the steps you can take to learn in detail

1. Place battery into a handheld machine:

Handheld machines operate on batteries, so the first thing that you need to do is load a battery into the machine. The batteries that are used in handheld machines are AA batteries. The number of batteries it requires varies from machine to machine. The batteries are generally placed in the bottom part. Once you load the battery into the machine.  You are ready for the second step.

2. Set up the bobbin of your handheld machine:

The bobbin is a small reel design that is made of wood, plastic or metal it holds the thread. It uses a thread sew, unlike traditional sewing machines.

Therefore, you can use to locate the bobbin holder on the side to position the thread properly. Slide the bobbin after removing the bobbin holder and the spring below it. Then, carefully position the spring over the hole for the bobbin holder. Follow it by sliding the bobbin holder and then position the bobbin in place.

3. Thread the needle of your handheld machine:

Place the thread on the bobbin on the side of the handheld sewing machine for allowing the thread to exit the bobbin clockwise . Pull the end of the thread off the bobbin and towards the front of the sewing machine. Position the end of the thread on the separate header that comes with the sewing machine.

Attach the threaded end of the threader to the needle eye of the portable handheld sewing machine. Remove the thread threader after pulling the thread through the hole. At least two inches of thread should hang from the eye of the needle.

The thread passed bobbin through the arm of the needle. After that, it passes from the tension control of two plates. In addition, at the end of the arm of the needle, it passes through the thread guide. The specified thread threader must be used by the seamstress to feed the thread in the eye of the needle.

After feeding the thread through the thread threader and the eye of the needle, turn the rotatory to allow the thread to be under the sewing machine fixing plate. Finally, you should take the fixing plate and use your sewing ripper to pull the thread under the fixing plate.

4. Stitch the fabric:

Until the needle arm is raised, turn the handwheel on the side of the portable sewing machine in any direction. Take the presser foot with one hand and with the other hand, to position the fabric underneath. To ensure that the needle is directly over the place where you want to start sewing, place the fabric in the preferred position.

With one hand, hold the portable sewing machines firmly and press the power button. After doing this, the machine will start sewing. For guiding the fabric through the sewing machine using other hand. Turn off the power and stop sewing.

It is significant to note that the handheld sewing machine does not sew from left to right; instead, just sews in reverse. To relieve tension, use your left hand to hold the fabric, then use the on-off button at the top to turn the machine on. The fabric will run through the machine on its own.

Sewing the fabric is extremely easy; is the part of the thread that is complicated. After passing the sewing machine thread, lift the fixing plate and place it under the fabric. Place the cloth where you want to start sewing.

That’s all you are ready to use your portable and lightweight handheld sewing machine.

Conclusion:

The handheld machine is a portable and ideal machine for sewing. It saves you from many embarrassing situations. Moreover, it also saves your time and energy. Handheld machines are travel friendly you can take it wherever you go, you can take it to work, on a trip, to the mall and anywhere you’re invited. Don’t worry about weight. These machines are lightweight. It is flexible to use a handheld sewing machine. One can use the machine by following the steps above in this guide to using a portable sewing machine.