How To Use A Sewing Machine For Beginners

"It seems that more and more people are turning to sewing as a way to make useful and beautiful items while relieving stress. If you're new to machine sewing, or you just haven’t sewn in a while, this step-by-step, beginner-friendly tutorial will show you how to use a sewing machine. To use your sewing machine for the first time, you’ll need a few basic supplies. Your sewing machine, along with the goodies it came with. Sewing machine manual, if available. (You can often find the PDF version of your sewing machine manual online by searching for the [machine name and model] manual.) Cotton machine sewing thread. Small piece of 100% cotton quilting fabric. "
Project TypeLearn a Technique
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
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