Introduction to using a sewing machine

This session is designed to help you learn how to use your sewing machine and practise basic stitches.

The session includes 6 tasks to practise stitching basic stitches:

1. Straight Stitch
2. Zig-zag Stitch
3. Stitching Corners
4. Stitching Curves
5. Sewing a Star
6. Over-locking Edges

Use your basic stitches practise sheet during this session. To complete tasks in the step by step videos below:

Top Sewing Tips

Before you start this class, to get the most out of learning to sew online.

Watch any videos that you find helpful in the ‘Sewing Support“ section. Videos include advice on how to thread a sewing machine and many other top tips.

Get to know your sewing machine

For extra help with your sewing machine see to video below, with top 10 tips on what to do when your machine gets jammed:

• Top 10 fixes, my machine won’t sew 

Introduction to using a sewing machine

Now you are ready to start practise sewing basic stitches on your sewing machine, by following the step by step videos below.

How to make your practice sheet:

Task 1: Straight Stitch

Task 2: Zig-zag Stitch

Task 3: Stitching Corner

Task 4: Stitching Curves

Task 5 Stitching a Star

Task 6 Over-lock Edges