Holiauma Multi-Needle Embroidery Machine Threading: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Watch the video: “Holiauma Multi-Needle Embroidery Machine Threading Guide” by Donna (channel not specified)

Confident stitching starts with confident threading. This walkthrough follows the exact thread path shown in the video so your machine runs smoothly from first stitch to finish. You’ll also see an alternative disc path that can be kinder to older machines.

What you’ll learn

• The exact sequence from the top guides through both tension discs and the take-up lever

• How to use the clear guide tube and auto-threader entry point with the white ring

• A lower-bar-and-peg path that locks in consistent tension

• An alternative disc wrap if your springs feel weak

• Simple checks to spot misrouting and prevent snags

Understanding Your Holiauma Embroidery Machine's Threading System Your Holiauma multi-needle’s thread path is logical once you view it in segments: top guides, upper tension disc, clear guide tube, lower bar and tension disc/peg section, take-up lever area, the needle-area bar guides, then the auto-threader and needle. The video demonstrates this path on position 15, but the same approach applies to other positions. holiauma

Key Components of the Thread Path From the top bar, you’ll feed the thread through three small guide holes, then a single follow-up guide hole. These lead into the upper tension disc area, where correct seating between the discs sets your first layer of tension.

The clear guide tube carries the thread to the lower section. From there, you’ll guide the thread under a horizontal bar, around a lower tension disc with a small peg and opening, and secure it under a final bar. This ensures stable, repeatable tension.

Importance of Correct Tension Seating the thread between the disc pairs—upper and lower—is crucial. The creator notes an alternative path for older machines whose springs feel weak. If you’re using that alternate path, you’re still aiming for firm, smooth movement—not a clampdown. If tension feels off, retrace the path and confirm the thread hasn’t slipped outside the discs. embroidery machine hoops

Step-by-Step Standard Threading for New Machines From Spool to Upper Tension Disc Start at the top: pass the thread through the first three guide holes, then the single hole that follows. The thread should glide with no snagging.

At the upper tension disc (standard method for newer machines), bring the thread to the left side, seat it between the two discs, then wrap fully around to the right side. A complete wrap helps the discs grab the thread consistently. If you feel any jump or slack, reseat the thread between the discs. magnetic embroidery hoops

Routing Through Guide Tubes and Lower Tension Next, insert the thread into the clear guide tube. A handy trick shown in the video is to remove the end cap and drop a threaded needle or the included tool straight down the tube. Reattach the cap once the thread emerges so it doesn’t slip back.

With the thread out of the tube, route it under the first horizontal bar—lift gently, slide the thread under, and set it back. This keeps the path orderly and helps your tension system do its job.

Now complete the lower tension disc routing. Move to the left of the small peg, travel under it, and ensure the thread sits between the two main discs. Then bring the thread to the right of the peg and into the opening. This path both tensions and positions the thread.

To finish the lower tension stage, wrap completely and secure under the final bar. Wrapping and securing here is what keeps your tension stable during embroidery. If the thread pops out or loosens, repeat the wrap and confirm it’s snug.

Engaging the Automatic Needle Threader Before the needle area, do a visual review of every touchpoint you’ve threaded so far—from the top three holes to both disc pairs and bars. Any missed guide can cause tension issues or breaks, so this quick scan pays off.

Thread the take-up lever area by passing the thread through the designated slot, then through a nearby small hole. The video clarifies that you’re not using the hole with the white housing at this stage—use the adjacent hole instead.

Down at the needle-area bars, the thread travels through a right-side pass between two parallel bars, then down through a middle hole. Next, bring it back up through a hole on the left side of those bars. Tweezers can help keep the thread precise and cleanly routed.

Return the thread into the hole it emerged from and guide it down so it ends up on the left side of the bar pair. This completes the bar-guide routing and positions you for the auto-threader entry.

Now find the small hole with the white ring—this is the automatic needle threader’s entry point. Feed the thread through that hole, then guide it behind the adjacent bar. Push up gently if needed so the thread stays put.

To use the auto-threader, press and hold the mechanism open with your finger, lay the thread into its opening, and release. The mechanism should pull the thread through the needle eye. If it doesn’t, double-check the thread’s position in the threader’s opening and try again.

Finally, tuck the thread behind the small lip or peg below the needle to keep it controlled, then clip the excess tail. You’re ready to embroider.

Pro tip If a guide is tight or awkward, thread a sewing needle with your embroidery thread and use that as a leader to pull the thread through tiny passages and tube ends. magnetic frames for embroidery machine

Watch out The video uses a thicker thread strictly for visibility. Your real-world threading will feel slightly different with standard embroidery thread. That difference isn’t a problem—just ensure the thread always sits between the discs and follows the same path.

Quick check

• Does the thread pass all three top guides and the single follow-up hole?

• Is the thread seated between both pairs of discs, not riding along the outside?

• Did you secure the lower wrap under the final bar?

• Is the thread in the take-up lever slot and the correct adjacent hole?

• Did you feed into the white-ringed auto-threader entry and behind the bar?

Special Considerations for Older Holiauma Machines Identifying Weaker Tension Springs If wrapping from the left at the upper disc feels overly tight or the thread refuses to sit smoothly, your machine may have weaker springs (the creator calls this out as typical of older units). Try the alternative path below to ease the load on those springs. mighty hoop

Alternative Threading for Upper Tension Disc Instead of approaching the upper disc from the left, bring the thread directly to the right side, seat it between the two discs, wrap fully, and then bring it to the left. This reverse approach can reduce the initial “grab,” making tension more manageable on older machines. The rest of the threading sequence remains identical. The video demonstrates this as a valid option if the standard wrap feels too tight.

Alternative Threading for Lower Tension Disc There’s also an alternative for the lower tension disc. Route to the right of the peg into the opening first, then to the left side of the peg, wrap one complete turn, bring the thread back to the right, and go under the bar. This path, shown late in the video, gives you another way to dial in tension with springs that don’t feel strong. fast frames embroidery

Tips for Troubleshooting Common Threading Issues Dealing with Thread Snags and Breakage Snags typically mean the thread skipped a guide or isn’t seated between a disc pair. Retrace the video’s sequence carefully and confirm each touchpoint. If a snag happens in the needle-area bars, re-route: right-side pass between bars, down the middle hole, back up the left-side hole, then back into the original hole and down on the left side. Tweezers help reduce accidental crossovers.

Ensuring Proper Thread Tension “Too loose” often signals the thread isn’t between the discs; “too tight” can mean it’s riding the wrong side of a peg or wrapped incorrectly. Revisit the lower disc’s left-of-peg, between-disc, right-of-peg-and-opening sequence; or try the alternative method shown for older machines. The goal is a smooth pull with steady resistance, not a jerky feel. magnetic hoop

Utilizing Tools for Easier Threading

• A simple hand-sewing needle can act as a leader for tube threading and deep guides.

• Tweezers are excellent for the tight spaces near the needle-area bars.

• If visibility is tricky, lower the area (as shown in the video) to get a clearer angle on the guides.

From the comments

• One viewer asked whether the path is the same for other numbers. The creator confirmed: yes, the same threading approach applies across positions.

• Another viewer asked about installing the big frame. The creator noted it comes installed; adding extra frames uses separate instructions and you don’t remove the existing ones—just fill empty spots. embroidery hoop machine

Maintaining Your Machine for Optimal Performance Regular Cleaning of Thread Paths While the video focuses on threading rather than maintenance, it’s smart to periodically dust the guide holes, bar areas, and around both disc pairs so lint doesn’t accumulate where the thread runs. Clean, lint-free paths help prevent intermittent tension changes.

When to Seek Professional Help If alternate wraps still don’t produce consistent tension or if the auto-threader doesn’t pull through despite correct placement, consult a technician. The video doesn’t cover adjustments beyond routing, so professional assessment can rule out worn springs or mechanical issues.

Conclusion: Master Your Holiauma Threading The video’s clarity lies in its simple, repeatable sequence: three top guides and the single follow-up hole; upper disc (standard or alternative); guide tube; under the lower bar; lower disc with its peg and opening; wrap and secure; take-up lever slot and adjacent hole; lower bar guides (right pass, down middle, back up left, then down left); white-ring auto-threader entry; behind the bar; thread through the needle; tuck and clip. Follow that path and you set yourself up for smooth stitching project after project. magnetic embroidery hoops

Resources and notes

• The demonstration uses thicker thread for visibility; your regular thread will feel different but follows the same path.

• The creator filmed on a phone; if any area looked tight on camera, refer to the timestamps in this guide to recheck each touchpoint.

• The needle threading action isn’t fully shown with the thick thread, so you’ll complete that step with your standard thread using the auto-threader as demonstrated earlier.