Welcome to the World of Sewing for Beginners Hi, I'm Mireille Pegu, and I'm here to help you start your sewing journey! If you've just bought a domestic sewing machine, this beginner-friendly guide is perfect for you. Discover the basics of mechanical and electronic sewing machines, learn how to choose needles, thread your machine, and gather essential supplies like scissors, rulers, and marking tools. Plus, get tips on practicing seam allowances and sewing straight lines to build confidence. Ready to dive in? Click to grab your Beginner’s Checklist and start creating today! For questions, email me at mireille@sewsmart.com. Happy sewing, Mireille
Welcome to the world of sewing for beginners.
Hi and welcome to my blog! My name is Mireille Pegu. If you've recently purchased a domestic sewing machine and want to learn how to use it, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll cover the basics of domestic sewing machines, their settings, and some essential supplies to get started. This is a beginner's guide, so we won't delve into technical details, but I hope it will be enough to get you started on simple and quick projects.
Basics of Sewing Machines
Sewing machines can vary greatly in terms of features: some are simple, others are much more advanced. But fundamentally, they all have the same goal: to sew two pieces of fabric together. Let me guide you through these essential elements to get off to a good start.
In this article, we'll only discuss domestic sewing machines:
- Mechanical
- Electronic
The fundamental difference between an electronic sewing machine and a mechanical sewing machine lies in their mode of operation and control.
Mechanical Sewing Machine:
- Operation: Operates using dials and manual levers to adjust stitches, stitch length, and thread tension.
- Control: Users need to manually adjust all settings.
- Advantages:
- Ease of use.
- Less expensive.
- Generally more robust and durable.
- Fewer electronic components, thus fewer electronic breakdown risks.
- Disadvantages:
- Less precision and control over settings.
- Fewer advanced features.
Electronic Sewing Machine:
- Operation: Uses buttons, LCD screens, and sometimes touchscreens to adjust stitches, stitch length, thread tension, and other settings.
- Control: Settings are adjusted automatically or via buttons, offering more precision and convenience.
- Advantages:
- More features and stitch options.
- Automatic settings for increased precision.
- Additional functions such as automatic needle threading, automatic thread cutting, and stitch memories.
- Easier to use for complex proj Step By Step Guideects.
- Disadvantages:
- More expensive.
- More complex for beginners to use.
- More electronic components, potentially higher risk of electronic failures.
In summary, a mechanical sewing machine is ideal for those seeking simplicity and durability, while an electronic sewing machine is more suitable for those who want more features and precision.
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Starting the Sewing Machine
- Plug in the machine: Take out the foot pedal and power cable of your machine and plug them in, following your sewing machine’s instruction manual.
Turn on the machine: Power on your device. Electronic machine takes a few seconds to start up as it resets all basic settings.
Choosing and Installing the Needle
- Needle selection: Your machine should come with a needle. If not, you'll need to purchase one. Choose a needle suitable for the fabric thickness:
- Size 70/10 for thin fabrics like silk.
- Size 80/12 for medium fabrics like cotton.
- Size 90/14 for thick fabrics like denim.
- As a beginner, I recommend the universal sewing machine needle and the needle size 80/12. This will serve you for multiple fabrics type and projects.
Installing the needle: Always ensure your needle is in good condition before starting a project. If not, replace it with a new needle. Unscrew the screw to remove the old needle, then insert the new needle with the flat part of the needle at the back, and screw it in place.
Threading the Machine Contrary to hand sewing, machine sewing needs two threads that cross and form a knot to hold the two fabrics together. The top thread of the machine is the spool and the bottom thread is the bobbin.
- Thread the bobbin: The bobbin is the thread that comes from below. Thread the bobbin according to your manual's instructions. Place the spool of thread on top and wrap the thread around the bobbin.
- Place the bobbin: Once threaded, place the bobbin in its case and then under the machine (or on top, depending on the model).
- Thread the upper bobbin: Follow the manual's instructions of your machine to thread the upper bobbin.
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Essential Supplies to Start Sewing
- Fabric scissors Scissors should be sharp to easily cut the fabric. Keep them ONLY for fabrics. A rotary cutter and cutting mat can also be useful, although not essential for beginners.
- Measurement tools
- Tape measure: To measure body parts.
- Transparent ruler: To see measurements through the fabric. A large ruler is ideal for starting.
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Seam ripper
Essential tool for undoing incorrect seams or for restarting. - Fabric fixing tools
- Pins: To hold fabrics together before sewing.
- Metal or plastic clips: Alternatives to pins to avoid making holes in certain fabrics.
- Marking tools
- Tailor's chalk: One colour for light fabrics, white for dark fabrics.
- Erasable pen: Erases with the heat of an iron, convenient for temporary markings.
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Sewing Exercise for Beginners
- Seam allowance: The distance between the fabric edge and the sewing line. For example, a 1 cm seam allowance means sewing 1 cm from the fabric edge.
- Paper practice : Before starting to sew on fabric, use paper to practice sewing straight lines, squares, and circles. This will help you master your machine and learn to sew angles and curves.
By repeating these steps and practicing regularly, you will become more comfortable with your sewing machine. I hope these tips help you get started in sewing.Any question you are an eamil await mireille@sewsmart.com
Happy sewing
Mireille
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