Going over the bobbin can be tricky, because not every machine is alike.  There are two basic types, the top loading bobbin without a bobbin case (which we’re going over here), and the front loading bobbin with a bobbin case.  Because the threading methods for these two types of machines are so different, I’ve decided to divide them up into two posts.  To find instructions for inserting a front loading bobbin, click HERE.

TOP LOADING WITHOUT A BOBBIN CASE

Remove your bobbin cover.

Lay the bobbin out on a flat surface so the thread is coming from the top and pulling to the left, counter-clockwise.

With your bobbin in this position, lay it inside of the machine and slide the thread through the hook on the lower left.

BRINGING THE BOBBIN THREAD UP

The upper thread should already be threaded, if not find the tutorial HERE.  Use one hand to hold the upper thread.  While holding the upper thread with one hand, use the other hand to turn the hand wheel towards you (pictured left) until you see the needle move down into the needle plate (pictured right).

While still holding your upper tread, continue to turn the hand wheel towards you until you see the needle come back up to its highest position.  At this point stop turning the hand wheel and pull on the upper thread until you see a small loop of thread below the presser foot.

Gently pull that loop out (the loop is your bobbin thread and you want to bring it up from under the machine).  With both your upper and bobbin threads set up, you can start to sew!

Below is a diagram of the top loading bobbin overview.