How to Operate a Portable Mini Sewing Machine FHSM 505 - NEX Sewing Machine, by Easy Sewing for Beginners on YouTube. 15 min.
- Video length
- 15 min
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Place the machine on a steady table and plug in the power adapter, or fit 4 AA batteries in the base if you want to sew without a socket.
Lift the presser foot lever and turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest point.
Put the thread spool on the spool pin at the back and pull the thread through the first thread guide.
Take the thread down the front channel, around the tension dial, and back up through the take-up lever.
Thread the needle from front to back, then pull about 10 cm of thread through and toward the back of the machine.
Wind the bobbin by running the machine with the bobbin winder engaged until the bobbin is evenly filled.
Drop the filled bobbin into the bobbin case under the needle plate, feed the thread through the slot, and replace the cover.
Turn the handwheel once toward you to pick up the bobbin thread, then pull both threads back under the presser foot.
Set the stitch selector to straight stitch, lower the presser foot onto scrap fabric, and press the foot pedal to sew slowly.
Guide the fabric with light pressure, stop, raise the needle, and cut the threads to finish your test seam.
Tips and common mistakes
Always turn the handwheel toward you, never backward, or the thread will jam.
Test the stitch length and tension on scrap fabric before sewing your real project.
Keep the machine slow and let the feed dogs move the fabric instead of pulling it.
Unplug the machine and raise the needle before changing the needle or bobbin.
Questions
Why does my mini sewing machine keep jamming?
Most jams come from threading in the wrong order or a bobbin wound unevenly. Re-thread from the spool and check the bobbin sits flat in its case.
Can this machine sew thick fabric like denim?
No, mini machines are made for light fabrics such as cotton, linen and thin synthetics. Use a normal full-size machine for denim, canvas or multiple layers.
Do I need to use the foot pedal?
You can sew with the foot pedal or use the button on the machine body. The pedal gives you smoother speed control while you learn.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
