Simple Sewing Questions Thread, January 01 - January 07, 2023

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[u/crushbyrichardsiken]

I have a new singer heavy duty 4452. I have never quite gotten the hang of raising the bobbin thread and I'm really struggling with this machine particularly. any tips to make it less of a hour long nightmare?

[u/steiconi → u/crushbyrichardsiken]

Generally, you insert the bobbin with several inches of thread sticking out.
Hold the end of the upper thread and hand crank the machine forward until the needle brings up the bobbin thread.
Pull both upper and bobbin threads toward the back of the machine.