Anyone know how to use a sewing machine or websites that teach you?

Question

It's specifically how to thread it but I would love an extremely easy to understand website on how to use a sewing machine please! :)

Answer 1

Sewing machines do vary, but the principle is basically the same. There should be instructions with the machine when you got it on how to thread the thread, so follow these. Remember when threading the needle, to put the thread through from right to left, or it will get tangled. There is also a second spool below the needle which is usally accessed from the panel facing you. Some machines may include instructions on how to thread these, but others don't. Remove the spool fromt he machine by lifting the small metal arm, and take it out of its metal casing. Wind it with thread and leave about 7 centimeters hanging out. When placig it back in its metal casing, there will be a small nick on the edge of the circle. Put the extra thread through this and follow it down in until it reaches a hole in the side of the casing. Now you are ready to place this back in the machine. Lift the small arm at the back of the metal casing and place it into the machine. The arm should be upright, at 0 degrees. You may need to wiggle it about a bit until it clicks into place. When you're ready and about so sew, manually make the sweing machine sew a few sitches by turning the cog, usually found on the side, to get the thread started. Using the foot pedal, start to sew. Place your left hand behind the needle, and one hand before it to guide the fabric. You do not need to pull the fabric - there are tiny 'feet' that do this for you, and pulling only makes the stitch looser. Follow the instructions of your sewing machine on things like type of stitch and width etc, as these all vary between machines. When you want to finish, slow down and, once at the end of the fabric, reverse the stich, and do about 3 centimeters backwards and forwards - this secures the stitch. Stop the machine and cut the thread with a pair of scissors.

Answer 2

There are a number of websites or blogs that post "sewing diaries" -- or step by step photos of  a sewing project from start to finish.  One site is http://www.using-sewing-machines.com -- there's a number of different sewing machines sewing different projects.