If you want to take in waists, or even create new items of clothing, it's time to get a machine. But first, how to thread a sewing machine?

The spool pin holds a thread spool on a homeowner machine but it serves as a guide on an industrial. Pass the thread through the upper hole first, from back to front (toward you).

This helps you as your thread your needle, you may have one or several guides on your machine. Often, they are numbers which makes it easy to remember how to thread your sewing machine.

Getting started using a sewing machine is straight-forward and fun. Once you’ve threaded your needle and bobbin and chosen your stitch, you’re ready hit the pedal and drive. There are so many parts of ...

Learning to use the foot pedal is a key part of getting to grips with your sewing machine, but once you've mastered it you'll be able to take on so many fun sewing projects! Happy sewing! Don't miss ...

Check your sewing machine manual to see what type of thread is recommended for your machine. Using the wrong type of thread can cause tension issues and may even damage your machine.