Sewing machine basics

Are you having trouble sewing straight lines on your sewing machine? Here are all the things I wish I'd known when I started learning to sew.

If you've been wanting to learn how to sew but don't know how to use a sewing machine yet, you need to check out Starting to Sew, a free self-paced online class for beginners.

Knowing the basic parts of a sewing machine can help you diagnose possible problems and better understand the workings of your machine

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This article discusses some of the lesser-known features on sewing machines, including the leveling button, auto-lock button, and stitch balance adjusting screw. The black leveling button helps the presser foot glide smoothly over thick seams, the auto-lock button secures stitches at the start and end of a seam, and the stitch balance adjusting screw balances the stitches.

You don't need a lot of sewing tools to get started you just need the right ones. Check out this sewing tool guide I put together as a qualified pattern maker and seamstress.

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Here's how to: Turn on your sewing machine, set it up, thread it, choose settings, and do your first test sew! This tutorial is perfect for complete beginners who have no idea where to start. The information in this post is directly from Brother, Singer, and Janome sewing machine

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