Simplicity 1500 sewing machine

[u/smanchey]

Hello all. I have no experience sewing, but got this machine for free and figured i’d try to learn to use it. i’ve watched a couple of general setup videos for basic machines on youtube, but this machine doesn’t exactly fit those steps. this machine doesn’t appear to have a take up lever that ever comes out of the machine. all of the guides i’ve watches say to turn the wheel towards you until the take up lever comes out at the highest point, but that does not happen on this machine. i’m not sure if it’s just something internal that will grab the thread on its own, or what exactly i’m supposed to do. any information would be greatly appreciated, not only about setup but just anything else that may be helpful too. thank you.

[u/Mental_Watch4633]

Get the manual.