To begin, put your needle down in to your fabric where you want to being your line of stitches. I was so EXCITED to read this post because it is exactly what I am looking for! Well, maybe you will be. I’ve been petrified to get started, and despite getting a book to help me and reading the manual, I’ve been completely baffled. The pencil/chalk line will be covered up by the sewing line. hehe :0). Do you have any tips or how-tos for attic window quilts? Thanks! Many of you are very new to this crazy sewing thing so let me give you a really quick pep talk. Brother Innov-is F420 Sewing Machine. I bought myself a machine for my birthday this month, and had no idea how to get started. I will definitely be using these techniques as I teach my children to sew (and they are great practice for me as well, as I never really mastered curves when I was learning in my youth). I am happy to say that although I started sewing a little more than a year ago, your blog and its slow, clear tutorials have helped me advance quite a lot. Loved reading this! Introducing the CP2410 computerized sewing and quilting machine, a machine to give the designer in you even more flexibility. (use an old needle so you don’t dull the good one), I want to thank you for this post! A built-in lock stitch feature on a sewing machine sews a certain number of stitches and then stops sewing. thank you so much! I’ve been embarassed to tell the giver that I’ve been to scared to actually use it. Now practice sewing zig-zags along your edge of fabric. Now that I’m a grown woman with 2 kids, I now see the value in such an art. Do you sew the decorative stitches (daisy, turkey feet,Greek keys, leaves, etc.) This is just what I’ve been looking for! I received a fancy machine for Christmas, which seemed a bit much for my novice experience and first sewing machine. I love your pep talk! Thanks so much! I know there has to be a trick or something to make it easier, but I’ve yet to figure it out. Now for a few sewing practice tips. And then practice them. great tutorial!!! my challenge to myself is an attic window quilt make from a panel. Electrical Sewing Machine Compact Sewing Machine Home Sewing Machine 12 Types of Seam Backstitch DIY Sewing with Hand-Stitched Crafts (Purple): Amazon.ca: Home & Kitchen Thanks!! That was 9 years ago, and it’s still on my son’s bed. Now I’ve read this I feel so much more confident and actually excited to get going. OK a LOT scared. Happy new year! I had real trouble going round the bends!! Thanks and Happy New Sewing Year! I posted it on my blog https://cyndicated.wordpress.com/2012/01/06/a-sewing-machine-makes-all-the-difference/. Backstitch or back stitch and its variants stem stitch, outline stitch and split stitch are a class of embroidery and sewing stitches in which individual stitches are made backward to the general direction of sewing. Grab two little scraps and line up two edges that you want to sew together. To backstitch on an industrial machine, press and hold down on the back-stitching button and press on the foot control. Plus, if you have to resew your fabric because the single thread was not strong enough, then you will be wasting the time and thread you avoided using if you had chosen a double thread method. I got my first sewing machine for Christmas and a week after the big day I’m still to try it out. I am a teacher (math) so I appreciate a good lesson. Well, that’s the first thing to get past I guess. And since you know how to back-stitch now, practice using your back-stitch at the beginning and end of each seam. I got a sewing machine for Christmas and I’m STOKED to use it! I’ve had my sewing machine for a little under a year now and have done a few projects, but it helps to think about practicing the basics. Thank you, thank you, thank you! While it can withstand UV rays, too much exposure to those rays weakens the thread. Thank you SO much for this post! You may not be perfect your first time revving up your machine……but you will get better, I promise. Refer to your manual for a diagram if you are unsure where the button is located on your machine, as some models may be different. Just got a sewing machine a couple days ago!! You’ll see how cool it is to make nice and uniform little zig-zag stitches. wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. great post thank you. Ooooh, okay, so many more of you told me that you received a new sewing machine for Christmas. This pep talk was just what I needed to gather my courage and just have fun and do it! Loved how specific your title was so that I knew exactly what your post was about. Pull the thread until the two sides are hanging either side of the eye of the needle, matching up in length. But why not just give it a try? hehe :0). Brother CS5055: If you're looking for a powerful sewing machine without a ton of accessories, the Brother CS5055 is an easy-to-use machine for clothes, crafts, masks, and more. I’m waiting for my new machine to come in the mail. Also – I use Google Reader and only read titles to see which ones I’m actually going to open and read. I cannot stress that enough! Your tutorials are fabulous, by the way!! Your tutorials that I browsed over now for the day have been so helpful. I am going to go try it now. Even though i got my sewing machine almost 5 years ago, I am only now starting to sew, and got a serger for Christmas.I did some pajama pants for Christmas and the first one kicked my butt! It is done by sewing forward and backwards on top of the seam stitches to prevent the stitches from becoming loose. And then sew it along a curve, etc. However, if you don’t have this setting, you can achieve identical results with some extra work. I just sent this link to my 11 year old granddaughter. Position your needle at one end of the guideline. That was 9 years ago, and it’s still on my son’s bed. You will notice your machine will start sewing backwards. I’ve been sewing for a few years, but I’m a dabbler, and I’ve only taken on more challenging (to me) projects in the past year or two because of fabulous tutorials like yours that make sewing so much more approachable. Thanks so much for this blog post! Ach! That is a great post. Brother walmart.com. How to Use Your Sewing Machine to Sew a Back Stitch. I stumbled onto your blog when I was working on a magnetic paper doll project for Christmas and I just had to sew a cover just like the one you did….so I went and bought a little sewing machine to do it! Thanks so much again! Keep the hints & simple tutorials coming! She now wants to make herself a tote bag. I’m still fairly new at sewing though so I’m still going to put some of your advice to work like practicing more. Your pep talk is very encouraging, just like you are sitting here beside me telling me it doesn’t have to be perfect. Huge news: our little peanut has arrived six weeks EARLY! Maintain the fabric straight so that the backwards stitch goes right on top of the forward stitch you sewed previously. My mom gave me her 4H book, and I can’t help but laugh at some of the stuff they say is important, like making sure your nails are always clipped and rounded. Generally, I will either zig-zag right on the edge (shown on the left) and the fabric will automatically just fold up under the stitching………or I will zig-zag a little bit away from the edge and then trim off that extra fabric right up next to the zig-zags. A blind stitch is not on all sewing machines but it's a common stitch. Wrap the end of the long side of the thread loosely around your index finger 1-3 times. Help us be more efficient in our sewing skills! This is because when you open it up, the raw edges are on the back.) Thanks for the motivation! Back-stitching is another common way to secure the end of your seam. Hopefully that will help you brand new sewists who are trying to get used to your machine. This is soooo helpful. On a sewing machine that does not have a built-in lock stitch feature, you can achieve the same result by shortening the stitch length to as short as possible and sewing two to four stitches in that one spot. This option is available on many newer electronic sewing machines. My mother recently passed away and I inherited 3 of her sewing machines, but have been too intimidated to use any of them (lots more bells and whistles than the kenmore machine she taught me to sew on!). I’m going to follow your steps for her. So helpful. It was a whale stuffie for my 5 month old son and I could not get the tail right and I was almost in tears. But regardless, i just got a Brother CS-6000i for Christmas and this post has given me the courage to start using it! Like, I noticed you have a table that your sewing machine drops into. Your email address will not be published. I truly appreciate what you have contributed so far, you are such a kind artist, mother and as friend. MANY MANY THANKS!! Many thanks! One thing about classes is they teach you a lot and also motivate you to finish your project. Well, this will knot your threads in place. She made a Barbie pillow & was so excited. I am a fairly experienced sewist (sounds pretentious, but better than sewer! This is because when you open it up, the raw edges are on the back.) Buy on Amazon … I think if I’d have had this sort of easy step by step as a kid, I’d have been better off. If you want your backstitch to stand out, pick a contrasting color instead of a matching one. I’ll be checking your blog frequently for tutorials. So even if you have a really simple machine, take a look and see what it does have. Anyway, I taught her the back-stitch (tying a knot) but wasn’t really sure where to go from there. It has a lot of different zigzag patterns and it depends on whether you have the needle in L.M.R. What a great pep talk!!! Anyway now that you have given me inspiration I think I will get that machine out and give it another shot. Can you help me with the manual buttonhole feature, No 9, and the keyhole buttonhole, No.10 on the Bernina 150? This is … Thank you!! I took Home Ec in jr. high but promptly forgot everything I learned in that class. I have a small machine a New Home it has nothing fancy on it and is just a plain simple machine. This is so helpful! This gives me a few tips on how to start out. Thanks for the great tips. I’m waiting for my new machine to come in the mail. I got a sewing machine for Christmas and I’m STOKED to use it! Your sewing will be more professional if you remember to backstitch at the beginning and end of each seam. This is called your “seam allowance”. This image is not licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Thank you! I bought my 4 (well almost 5 year old) a sewing machine for Christmas. - Change the stitch length to be longer. Thanks for the pep talk! Hi there! Thanks for this tutorial! A modern lockstitch sewing machine has added convenience, strength, and flexibility, but it works by the same principles. What are your favorite scissors to use and how many different types do you have? I refer to mine all the time…so glad to have it. :-D. I just got a call yesterday from a friend about buying her first machine. Pretty cool. Thank you so much for this. Just use your hands as a guide to keep the fabric straight, following the line over to the right if needs be. I am so excited to bust out my new machine this weekend! To backstitch with a sewing machine, if you have the backstitch setting, it’s as easy as the push of a button. Thanks again!!!!! Learn the Backstitch: A SIMPLE must learn Basic Hand Sewing Tutorial. EVERY tip helps too – so these were great!! Thanks for the tutorial. person... I’ll let you into a little secret. Great tutorial! Make sure your machine is in good working order (if you have had it for a while, get it serviced) and put a NEW needle in it!! Do you by any chance have one on how to get re-started in the middle of a stitch if you run out of thread or the bobbin get jammed? Good luck to all the new sewers, you will not regret learning to sew. This was so wonderful and helpful! So, take your time! thanks so much for this! I need to practice the special stitches on my machine, and I need to learn to sew a curvy shape (on purpose)! Most likely, you will find a zig-zag stitch. Make a case for your iPad or make a pillow for your couch. I can’t wait to start practicing, thanks for the motivation. All the project tutorials I see seem to be for people much more advanced then me. And–reading your manual! Thank you. I’ve been researching a few but wanted to see which one you recommended. :). The machine I have has hundreds of different fancy stitches. On a sewing machine that has a built-in lock stitch feature, refer to your sewing machine manual. :). My daughter, who just turned 9, has asked me to teach her to sew. This pep talk was just what I needed to gather my courage and just have fun and do it! Then, if you open those two pieces up that you just sewed together, you will see a nice clean line where the two pieces of fabric were joined. Okay. Thank you and please keep the tips coming!!! Now they are electrified so the foot pedal powers the stitching with a motor. I am nervous about cutting up the panel, as it is very pretty, but excited about the attic window. THANKS!!!!!!!! How to pick the right one? Solution: Clean the thread of the bottom bobbin first, hook the thread again, and put it in the fabric before use. I am a newbie to this thing called sewing. 2. Follow the instructions below if you are experiencing problems with your machine not sewing in reverse. Use some cheap fabric and just give it a go. a good way to save on material or if you don’t have scraps. Santa brought me a sewing machine for Xmas and I was a little overwhelmed at where to start! (Well, maybe you will be. On your next tutorial, would you mind talking about how to properly cut fabric? What a wonderful post! :). Backstitch Fabric and Haberdashery online shop. Thanks for the words of encouragement! And if someone tells you that everyone’s first project should be a pillowcase and you hate the idea of making a boring ‘ol pillow case, don’t make one. :), Yay! Filed Under: DIY Sewing, Featured, Sewing Tips. (Internet isn’t giving me much solid info, yet.). I did get a sewing machine for Christmas, and I just now got back to my RSS feed after all the holiday clean-up. Thank you for your tips. I think the best way is to try and sew on top of some lines while still a beginner. I can’t wait to see what more “sewing classes” you post in the future! You'll know what it means when it's mentioned in patterns. Okay, first real lesson: the Back-Stitch. You are not going to be super good at this your first time. On an electric sewing machine there is usually a button that allows you to sew backwards for a couple of stitches to secure the thread at the start or end of the run. I just came across your website looking for what stitch to use for a hem and I just want to say thank you for all of your great and very simplified tutorials for beginners like myself who as of 2 weeks ago didn’t even know what a bobbin was. I’ve had one in the past ( like 13 yrs ago!!!) I’m not new to sewing, but this is so timely for those who did get new machines or have a new year’s resolution to learn to sew! I’m really enjoying it, now that I’ve conquered getting thread on the bobbin and straight lines without bird nesting the bobbin. I’m really enjoying it, now that I’ve conquered getting thread on the bobbin and straight lines without bird nesting the bobbin. Happy New Year!! I’ve made several little projects, but I never get my fabric cut straight and then the seam allowance doesn’t quite work if the fabric is crooked to begin with!! So, draw some lines with a pencil and ruler and then just sew right on top of the lines. on the wrong side of the fabric or the right side? YAY! Good habits make your sewing easier. We are always our worst critic…paying too much attention to the little “mistakes” instead of taking in the whole finished product and knowing that you did a good job. Now, continue sewing right over that row of stitches and continue on the path that you were wanting to sew. WIth curves, you can’t sew as fast……so ease up on that foot pedal. Turn it towards you until the needle goes down into your machine.) I talk a little bit more about the zig-zag stitch and how adjusting the stitch width and the stitch length will change the look of your zig-zag, here. And if so, you should sign up for Project Runway!. This is a quick video sewing tutorial on backstitching. Use a ruler to keep the guideline straight. Oh I’ve been sewing for a while now, but hadn’t thought of just zigzagging the ends like that! I never even thought about trying those fancy stitches on my machine! Yay. On a sewing machine that does not have a built-in lock stitch feature, you can achieve the same result by shortening the stitch length to as short as possible and sewing two to four stitches in that one spot. I figured I would start off with a small machine that was inexpensive to see how it goes. I must say I love it, I still don’t sew the straightest lines, one of things I like is that I don’t have to use the foot pedal, I have a button that will start & stop sewing the stitches. so happy!!! Especially with that machine I think practicing on the lines will be a great help to her. I really appreciate this one though as I am having a tough time sewing in curved areas. It also says to practice on paper and gives the same sorts of lines to practice with as you did above. Okay, now every machine is different and has different bells and whistles. Your machine will pull your fabric on its own so you don’t want to tug. My sewing machine will not pull the fabric thru, (the machine is used, was given to me by a friend), I have to pull the fabric. I have no one to teach me and all the tutorials I have found online don’t seem very beginner to me. She has been contributing to craft articles on wikiHow since 2007. I’m going to be getting a serger this year. We might try that also. :). (Generally, there is a wheel on the right side of your machine. The fabric goes the opposite way when I started sewing. What type of thread do you love to use? One of the best beginning sewing tutorial I’ve seen. I couldn’t believe I actually did it. You are less worried about messing up good fabric when you have scrap fabric, you probably would never use otherwise, perfect for practicing on. So perfect! Okay, enough pep-talking. I have practiced, but can’t figure out how to use the memory for two exact buttonholes and how to use the reverse button when making the buttonholes. Thank you! Now I’m going to grab some scraps and practice!! Try to keep right on top of the lines and keep your lines really steady. I am going to go home and start practicing my sewing skills tonight. I will be perusing your tutorials in just a minute ;D. What a great post! If something works for you, go for it. 'Modern' electric sewing machine have a number of gears made from rubber, silicone, and plastic - if the teeth on those gears are worn just a bit the teeth will catch if there is enough of the synthetic material left on several teeth - the stop-start motion in sewing will force the wornish bits on until the remaining teeth catch. ohmygosh this is so great!! Then put your presser foot down (that flat metal thing that pushes down on the fabric). Consult your model’s product manual for specific instructions on positioning the needle and foot. ), but this post reminded me of that great feeling the first time something turns out how you pictured it, and also made me giddy for all the new sewists out there! -J. The sewing machine must not be idling. (Don't put the fabric and start the sewing machine, which causes too much winding and the sewing machine jams). I also appreciate the helpful comments everyone else made before me! EVERY tip helps too – so these were great!! Most Singer machines have this button on the face of the sewing machine; it's referred to as the "back-stitch" button. That way, I have a visual reference to turn to (instead of the black and white line drawings in the manual) when I need a new stitch to use. Seam Repairs-used for seams that need extra strength and flexibility like the armhole seam and the crotch seam. One thing that has helped me a lot is that I received a lot of free scrap fabric through things like Freecycle in my area. All Quilting Cotton; Cocktail Bundles; Collection Bundles; Solids Bundles ... Sewing Machines. Cotton vs Microfiber: Is Cotton or Microfiber Better? I think your hints and how-to’s will help her immensely. I just found your blog from She’s Crafty blog. But here, I just changed the stitch width………see how different each row of zig-zags look? Thanks so much! 2. Could you (or have you) do one on needles? After you get nice and comfortable with those straight lines, sew around random shapes on your fabric, or draw some on your fabric. I cannot stress that enough! I have tried off and on to teach myself and have made a few different projects but the machine will act up or I will make a huge mistake and the machine gets put up. you are awesome!!! Or a serger. This was so wonderful and helpful! I can’t wait! Well I say simple BUT it’s not so simple for me. 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