Sewing 101… Did you just get your machine and want to know what to do to get started. There are so many great tutorials on YouTube, but I know it can be overwhelming. One that I found to be a great break down is the five day course from Made to Sew that offers an introduction to help you learn the basics of sewing. It is a brilliant series of courses that can help you get started.
If you are ready to jump right in, head down to the daily breakdown series…
Day 1
This video will help you learn the basics of sewing such as:
- Choosing your thread;
- Threading your machine;
- Winding your bobbin;
- Which needles to use;
- How to change your needle; and
- How to change your presser foot.
If you liked Made to Sew’s Day 1 lesson on sewing, check out their other videos… a video a day, then it’s time to play!
Day 2
Day 2 walks you thru the basics of fabrics:
- Tips on preparing fabric;
- Pinning patterns and cutting out; and
- Techniques on how to easily mark your fabric to prepare for sewing.
Day 3
Day 3 walks you thru some stitching and trouble shooting such as:
- Sewing basics for stitching on the sewing machine;
- Pinning techniques;
- How to solve tension problems; and
- How to improve sewing accuracy.
Day 4
If you made it to day four of sewing school, congrats! This video will help you:
- Learn about the other stitches available on the sewing machine; and
- Zigzag and 3-step zigzag.
Day 5
Your last day of sewing school will cover:
- Tips and techniques to help improve sewing accuracy;
- How to sew curves and corners; and
- Matching seams and professional pressing.
Is there a fee?
No, these links are free courses on YouTube. If you click the links they will take you right there to watch the lessons.