Beginners Sewing Course
Course Link
Day 1: https://youtu.be/IGITrkYdjJs
Day 2: https://youtu.be/lU3JOK3prZU
Day 3: https://youtu.be/1Ef--qhq25s
Day 4: https://youtu.be/YOsuxTPzqXA
Day 5: https://youtu.be/xBsddRoihVk
Day 1
Thread
Thread to use - 100% polyester thread, not the cheap shit. Gives a professional look, longer lasting
Spool colors - cream or white
Needle for Machine
Schmets? 80/12 or 90/14
Lighter weight fabrics need smaller needles
Heavier materials like canvas need a bigger needle
Needle size is written on the top end of the needle
Top end has a flat side
The Machine
What knobs/dials do what? Consult the manual.
Important things: what stitch, width of stitch, length of stitch.
Tension dial, recommended setting in manual
Winding a Bobbin
Position spool on spool pin, thread coming toward you from underneath. Place spool holder.
Wrap around tensioner
Thread goes through middle to outside of bobbin
Place bobbin on bobbin pin
Pull hand wheel OUT
Wind the bobbin
Threading the Machine
Consult manual
Bobbin thread and needle thread come out together
Day 2