Meet Your Machine
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This series is all about teaching you the basics of machine sewing. We’ll show you all of the different parts of your sewing machine and their functions, basic stitches, and how to troubleshoot for common sewing machine problems.
Thrift Store Sewing Machine Shopping… What NOT to do
I recently purchased a sewing machine at a thrift store (again… I have a bit of a problem) and quickly...
Anatomy of the Sewing Machine – Now available in poster form!
I've recently put together a screen printed poster for our popular diagram of the Sewing Machine. You can purchase the...
Put The Right Foot Forward! Part 2
Part 2 of our Presser foot guide. Learn about the button foot, walking foot, blind hem foot and...
Basic Sewing Machine Maintenance: Cleaning and Oiling
We'll show you how to perform basic sewing machine maintenance at home. Oiling and cleaning your sewing machine regularly...
Put The Right Foot Forward! Part 1
Don't get scared off by all those presser feet that came with your sewing machine. They can help you...
Meet Your Machine: Basic Sewing Machine Stitches
What is that stitch for? We'll cover the basic stitches that you'll use when machine...
Video Technique: How to Thread Your Sewing Machine
We'll show you how to thread your sewing machine in this brand spankin' new...
Buying a Sewing Machine at a Thrift Store
What to look for when buying a second hand sewing machine at a thrift store or garage...
Meet Your Machine: Anatomy of a Sewing Machine
Learn about the basic parts of your sewing machine so you'll know what to call that...
