Learn How to Sew: Sewing Machine Basics (Episode 1)

Welcome to The Beginner's Guide to Sewing, where we teach you how to sew! This is episode 1 of our Learn How to Sew Series; here you'll learn the ins and outs of your sewing machine. We'll also teach you how to thread your machine, as well as how to wind and install a front loading and top loading bobbin. No matter how basic or advanced your machine is, the principles taught here are universal.

0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Sewing Machine Overview
3:54 - Changing a Needle
5:01 - Bobbin Types
7:07 - Winding a Bobbin
9:04 - Threading a Sewing Machine
11:22 - Basic Sewing Machine Accessories
12:05 - Wrapping Up

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Our new series is all out helping everyone learn the very basics of sewing. We build a strong foundation by teaching the basic machine parts and what they do. Then, move on to supplies and decoding/cutting patterns. By episode 4, you'll be anxiously sitting at your sewing machine ready to sew your first seam!

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[WendyTully]

Clear and easy. When I hear of someone having difficulty with their sewing/machine I mention sewing parts online. Remember, you can't please all the people all the time!  Fabulous! Keep up the good work Sarah! 

[psychtra]

This is exactly what I needed. Straight and to the point! I used to sew 40 yrs ago but have not done so for about 35 yrs. Unfortunately, I need to brush up on all basic skills. I love the close-up explanations. Keep the sewing lessons coming!

[samanthashi]

This video is so helpful. I like the idea of marking the parts and functions of the machine.

[Loveboylove]

My friend just gave me her old brother LS 590 to learn on. Your videos have been SO helpful as I'm still at the starting point of figuring out what is enough pressure, how to make a straight line, etc...

[jaygeorge]

WOW you are a great teacher ....I was extremely confused until I found your video!! Keep up the great work :) :)

[karincooks]

I ran across this accidentally and watched it as a refresher. I've been sewing all my life. It was great, thank you!!

[carolinesroadhouse]

What a thorough and clear tutorial this was and thank you! I can't wait to see the rest of your videos and get back to sewing again after decades of interruption.

[yungxama]

Perfect, as a total beginner I think this will help me get started . Your videos are clear and logical to follow. Thank you for this.

[asterroux]

Thank you SOOO MUCH. I came from two videos. One was 20 mins no sound, and to make up for lack of direction They just repeated their actions confusing my impatient self and then i came from a very blurry not as precise as yours video. THANK U. such relief I have now. Now I may make Christmas gifts thank you ♡

[newmoovet]

I love your delivery!  Very informative

[dirtyrottenhikers]

Wish I had seen this before I started to sew! Very informative. Thanks.

[mikebuchanan]

Hello ms teacher awesome lesson from Michelle

[sylvie]

Thank you so much..I bought a new Brother sewing machine and I know nothing about sewing but I really want to learn and I am passionate about that..your video is really helpful for me to understand my machine and it gave me  a nice push, good start :)

[sarah.rose_unk]

You are so helpful already! I have a feeling I will be watching a lot of your videos. My husband got me a sewing machine for Christmas and I have never sewed a day in my life. Hoping I can get the hang of this, fingers crossed! 😏

[tinafreethy]

I'm trying to watch them in order but somehow I found and watched episode 4 first. I can't wait to get to episode 17 on alterations. I do small alterations for my family like take in my husband's jeans in the waist, install zippers and blind hems! I learn something new everyday in sewing!!

[kamariyanelson]

you are funny i really did go get myself some coffee and an aspirin lol i was already having a headache from all the other videos i watched lol ty so much

[rachaelpadilla]

I love this video!!! I have watched several and none of them explain or show what they are doing to the extent this video did. Again thank you.. look forward to some more REAL beginners video

[trecec]

You are a phenomenal INSTRUCTOR! I am a beginner, and you just make the ease of learning less intimidating! Glad to be a new subbie!🤗❤️🥳🎉

[SandraMartinez-jqcp]

omg your video is so amazing it made things so easy I tried doing it on my own it took me two hours and I couldnt make it work and I watch your video and in less than 15 minutes everything was perfect and ready to go. you are amazing

[JSuparman]

Comprehensive explanation noted. Thanks.