10 Beginner Level Sewing Seams! How to use a sewing machine tutorial - Brother ST150HDH

This video shows 10 very simple yet important techniques for sewing basic seams, topstitching, and different ways to finish seams to look clean and polished.

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Stitches in this video:
1. Straight Stitch
2. TopStitch
3. Edge Stitch
4. Welt Stitch (Double Topstitch)
5. Triple Wide Topstitch
6. Folded Edge Stitch
7. Open Topstitch
8. Serged TopStitch (Overlock)
9. Flat Felled Seam
10. French Seam

If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know in the comments, thank you for watching!

[leeboblitt]

Thank you for your sewing videos, especially for beginners. I'm a old man and haven't always felt comfortable or welcome in sewing places like fabric shops or classes. I'm always the only man there. Anyway, I got tired of asking women to sew something for me; easy stuff like pillows (which are super expensive to buy) or mend clothing. I decided I could and should do them for myself. So I bought a Brother sewing machine and started experimenting. This was long before I knew how many YouTube videos were around. Sorry to be so long winded. Your videos are clear, direct no BS. Thanks. I'm now making a Flying Geese quilt top with 2970 pieces. It's giving me a lot of sewing practice.

[TheOriginalSkinniMini]

My grandma taught me how to sew as a child. I enjoyed everything except setting it up. Thanks for putting the joy back into sewing for many visual learners like myself

[allanrobichaud]

Very helpful. I’m a 75 yr old male just starting to learn about sewing. I’m glad there are many other men learning and teaching the skill. I never ever thought I’d leave the sport shooting range eager to get home and work my recently purchased Singer HD and Juki TL-18. I love learning new things. It’s good for your health, I believe!

[lyshmoda]

Hey TC 😁 I’m a 56 year old guy just starting my sewing adventure. I thought I was just going to mend and adjust the length of some jeans, but your tutorials are inspirational! So I’m absorbing as much as I can in order to start some more adventurous projects. Please keep the videos coming!

[heidih]

I'm a total noob and I have to say, your videos are THE BEST. You explain everything so clearly and the video is perfectly illustrative. Thank you!

[proudasiangirl]

I am SO ECSTATIC to watch this video. I feel like I've finally found "my channel"! I feel like you are my personal 1:1 instructor. I love how you break EVERYTHING down. You don't take anything for granted that your viewers know anything so you take the time and care to show everyone step by step. THANK YOU!!!!

[rkbaker]

Dude thank you. I'm using your videos to learn to sew at night so I can teach my daughter during the day. She wanted a sewing machine for Christmas more than anything and we had planned to send her to 4H sewing club to learn, but it was canceled due to covid. You are making me look competent!

[moonqueen]

So many men in this chat!!! This is so awesome! Men keep sewing!

[ianbutler]

I really enjoy people who defy traditional gender hobbies. The 90 pound woman who is changing the brakes on her truck, the Scottish Special Forces guy who does needlepoint, and the bearded dude who teaches sewing. Thank you, I am learning some basic sewing and your videos have really helped me. You and people like you are what is good and right about the internet.

[eileenreynolds]

With the first part of the French seam you’ve made a lot of work for yourself. Firstly, there’s no need to iron the seam open and, secondly, the fabric can be cut with both layers at the same time instead of individually. (For a straight seam, a rotary cutter will save time and also give a cleaner finish than scissors.).
I’ve just found your tutorials, and find them very helpful. Thank you x

[YETTY]

Thank you so much for your videos. I’ve watched 2 of your videos in the last few mins though it’d way past my bedtime (don’t mind me, lm just a 47 yr old who loves to go to bed early)
I’ve just started a new paid beginners class but l don’t think this teacher know the meaning of a “beginner” class.
You break everything down so simple without making me feel stupid that l didn’t even have to reduce the playback speed yet:)
You’re a great teacher and please keep making more of these .

[dt]

I know I repeat what was below, but I cannot agree more. Yes, your teaching is a simple way to learn, you really make feel easy and have good energy. You are like... Bob Ross of the sewing!

[Sewcrafty]

Thank you for this "beginner level" video. I must say, I've been sewing for longer than I like to admit, (over 55 years!) and I learned a lot! Keep 'em comin'! Janice :-)

[susanmurphy]

Just like Jesus, you are a masterful teacher Christopher Tock. Keep up the good work.

[CemeteryGates]

Your videos make it so easy to understand, thank you.

[iamoldja]

confused about your "french seam" . Because most commercial patterns have a standard 5/8 seam allowance I usually sew the initial seam with only a 3/8 seam. Trim the seam, turn the fabric, and finish as you did with 1/4 edge stitch. 1/4 and 3/8 added together equal the original 5/8 seam allowance. To french seam as you demonstrated you would have to start with a 7/8 seam allowance or your finished project will be a bit small.


Otherwise as always, your video is clear, your instructions are understandable and easy to follow. Of all the sewing channels I watch your tutorials are by far the best. Thank you for doing what you do.

[tnpham]

From Australia send thanks to you for guided overlock threads last video.Your videos really helped me when I very confused am so happy now.God blessings you and your family

[lisasun]

I feel like I just graduated from Sewing 102. What a great tutorial! I learned so much.

[TexasMyTexas]

Great tips!! I have one for the French seam… Instead of pressing open the seem, then trimming, trim the seam first, I like to use a ruler and a rotary cutter, then bring your right sides together and sew. Love your channel! 🥳

[that-sew-jaz]

This is one of the best videos I have seen for beginners' sewing. And I have watched 100 beginners videos on YT since Xmas 2022, like its been my job. It's great. Totally bookmarked.