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How to use a sewing machine + Sewing Tips! (Easy for Beginners)
ChannelCRAFTY AMYIn brief
This beginner-friendly guide covers the essentials of operating a sewing machine, from threading and stitching to troubleshooting common issues. You’ll learn hands-on techniques for basic stitches, changing needles and bobbins, and adjusting settings—ideal for anyone new to sewing or looking to refresh their skills. The creator, who’s been sewing since 2008, also shares practical tips to keep your machine running smoothly.
Key steps
- Thread the machine correctly with the bobbin facing you
- Adjust the machine for zigzag stitching as needed
- Change the needle and presser foot when required
- Replace the bobbin by laying it flat in the bobbin case
Questions & answers
Which sewing machines are demonstrated?
The tutorial uses a Singer Tradition 2250 and a Singer 4166.
Description from the creator
READ! little mistake in video, turn the hand wheel towards you not forward
TURN YOUR ANNOTATIONS ON :)
all the basics you need to know on how to use a sewing machine! :)
I've been sewing since 2008 when i was 15 years old :)
i will try my very best to answer your questions :)
Timeline
1:15 Parts of machine
1:47 Threading the machine (bobbin facing you)
5:33 Ready to sew
5:58 Locking Stitches(reverse)
6:34 Zigzag stitching
6:50 Tips and tricks
8:53 Why does my needle keep braking?
9:26 Needle Size Chart
9:46 How to change the presser foot
10:16 How to change the needle
12:30 How to change the bobbin (laying flat)
Sewing Machines Used in this Video
Singer Tradition 2250
Singer 4166
My Skirt with Elastic Tutorial
youtube.com/watch?v=0lSNUKyUEmU
My Facebook Page
facebook.com/craftyamy93
My Instagram
instagram.com/craftyamy
TURN YOUR ANNOTATIONS ON :)
all the basics you need to know on how to use a sewing machine! :)
I've been sewing since 2008 when i was 15 years old :)
i will try my very best to answer your questions :)
Timeline
1:15 Parts of machine
1:47 Threading the machine (bobbin facing you)
5:33 Ready to sew
5:58 Locking Stitches(reverse)
6:34 Zigzag stitching
6:50 Tips and tricks
8:53 Why does my needle keep braking?
9:26 Needle Size Chart
9:46 How to change the presser foot
10:16 How to change the needle
12:30 How to change the bobbin (laying flat)
Sewing Machines Used in this Video
Singer Tradition 2250
Singer 4166
My Skirt with Elastic Tutorial
youtube.com/watch?v=0lSNUKyUEmU
My Facebook Page
facebook.com/craftyamy93
My Instagram
instagram.com/craftyamy
About this tutorial
CRAFTY AMY published this 16:05 video tutorial on November 8, 2013. It has been watched 3,508,504 times on YouTube.
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- CRAFTY AMY
- Category
- Education
- Duration
- 16:05
- Published
- November 8, 2013
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- 3,508,504
- Likes
- 44,751
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