How To Use Sewing Machine for Beginners

Learning how to use a sewing machine online is tricky because there is lots to cover. Luckily, I've been there. I've been the beginner wanting to know all the tricks and tips to a sewing machine. I've asked myself, can I teach myself to use a sewing machine? I knew it was possible, but it would take time. So over the years, I've learned what to do (and what not to do) + also sewing machine etiquette. And from those experiences, I've listed them all in this video.

What are the parts to a sewing machine? What is a bobbin? How do I get thread on a bobbin? How do I thread the machine? What's a backstitch and how do I do it? I answer all of this because they're important! If you watch this video from start to finish, you'll learn how a sewing machine works step by step.

I wanted to create a video that covers the absolute basics so beginners who just received their first sewing machine can get started on the right foot.

The goal from this video is to help you learn how to use a sewing machine as a beginner. It doesn't matter if you want to quilt, upholster, or tailor, this video applies to everyone and anyone wanting to learn how to use a sewing machine for the first time.

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0:00 Intro
0:34 Parts of a Sewing Machine
3:17 How Do I Load a Bobbin?
5:11 How Do I Thread a Sewing Machine?
8:30 What Should My Sewing Machine Settings Be?
16:28 What's the Best Project to Start Sewing as a Beginner?
17:02 How Do I Sew? What is Sewing Technique?

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[samharry]

Your ability to communicate clearly while maintaining a sense of style in the video is really impressive. Stay awesome!

[veronicagaona]

Finally!! A true beginner sewing video with context! Thank you for these videos, I am a “but why” learner and explain the why is helping me learn sewing with confidence

[engluna]

Do I have a sewing machine? No. Did I watch the entire video? Yes. Great video!

[Witchitahh]

This isn’t just a tutorial on sewing machines—it’s a masterclass. Clear, professional, and perfectly paced to guide both beginners and experienced users through every step. My thimbles off to you, good sir!

[charlesdavis]

I watched a few of your videos and then I bought a Singer 4452 yesterday! I’ve never sewn before! It’s still in the box as I prep to use it. I’m a 71yo man. Wish me luck.

[SekaiNoMaster]

You're the ONLY sewing channel so far that has great editing, topic separation and simplified (but not overly simplified) explanation, vid ends before I knew it, paid attention a whole way and learned A LOT!

[jimbaca]

Glad I came across your videos. I’m 61 and just started sewing. My Singer HD 4432 was just delivered a few days ago and now the learning starts. I watched a lot of other videos and yours were so much simpler and easier to understand. I just wanted to say thanks. Jim.

[frankkolton]

The lesson has perfect "pacing", great editing, and clear, close camera work so we can see and understand what is going on which is so important for us beginners. You're an excellent teacher, many thanks.

[annnapannna]

As a complete beginner I found your video the best so far! Thank you for creating such useful content!

[katieg]

Great explanation, I’ve used sewing machines for 52 years. You’re good.

[jennyb]

I hope YouTube paid you a million zillion dollars for this video, because it’s worth that much. Your ability to teach your knowledge is a gift my friend. Thank you so much.

[crettiahunter]

I took both beginners and immediate sewing and no explained the machine like this. Thanks!

[KPPs_views]

You explain each & everything detail sooo well.
I've never heard anyone teaching sewing machine basics that also talks about fabric. Which is crazy since fabric determines how the machine is set up.
Thank you for doing this video. You are awesome.

[Annaffable]

I’m blown away by how well you describe all this! I’ve watched so many videos trying to learn how to start sewing. I got a lot of good tips but your video makes everything click in my brain. Simple, straightforward but thorough. I love that you include the “why/how” in each step because I need that to make the info stick. I’m excited to get started now and will definitely be subscribing to learn more. Thank you!!

[SVMSICE]

Thank you for taking the time to make this.
I'm a guy and have never sewed anything. I got a sewing machine and I'm ready to learn so I joined YouTube University and here I am. I really wanted to learn all this from a guy so when I figure it out I can shout, "Guy Power"!
lol thanks again for making this excellent, informative, simple to follow video.

[carissajduran]

I've had a sewing machine in my closet for four years and you're making me believe I can take it out and actually do something. 😅

[winfidel]

Nice job! Clear and concise; Good information without wasting time.

[asingh]

I just got my Sewing machine, I have learnt how to sew at a very young age, watching my mom sew. But it had been a while now. This brilliant tutorial not only reminded me of the basics, but also provided a through understanding of thread tension and the use of different stitch shapes. Thank you so very much... Hats off!!! Can't wait to sew my own Tote bag, will be watching more of your videos 💗

[mmkarine]

Wow man, you are a natural teacher! It took me 40 years of common sense sewing stuff and you taught it in 22 mins. Great job!

[maester]

This is the only video that has actually given me the courage to give sewing another go (especially loading the bobbin). Thanks for this straightforward video.