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Sewing machine Basics
Before You Start Sewing
How to Change a Sewing Machine Needle
How to Change a Sewing Machine Needle
This video is for beginners. It's a short reminder about what to check on the sewing machine before you start to sew. It includes reminders about things like threading the machine, making sure the thread is running through the tension, and the position of the take-up lever.
How to Change a Sewing Machine Needle
How to Change a Sewing Machine Needle
How to Change a Sewing Machine Needle
A short introduction to changing a sewing machine needle. Instructions apply to any model of sewing machine.
How to Use a Foot Pedal
How to Use a Foot Pedal
How to Use a Foot Pedal
The foot pedal is one of the most important parts of the sewing machine. It takes practice to learn how to control it for all the kinds of sewing you might do – slow, medium, or fast, but with practice you can become proficient in using it. Check out this tutorial for some tips.
Sewing Machine Problems
How to Use a Foot Pedal
How to Use a Foot Pedal
Have you ever been frustrated because your machine isn't working properly and you can't figure out what is wrong? Check out this video for suggestions for fixing various machine issues, as well as routine machine maintenance that you can do at home. (Regular machine servicing by a professional is recommended as well!)
winding a bobbin & threading the sewing machine
Janome Memory Craft 6600
Janome Memory Craft 6600
Janome Memory Craft 6600
Video introduces winding a bobbin and threading this machine, while introducing parts of the machine involved in threading and tips for better sewing results related to threading.
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Janome 4120 QDC
Janome Memory Craft 6600
Janome Memory Craft 6600
Video introduces winding a bobbin and threading this machine, while introducing parts of the machine involved in threading and tips for better sewing results related to threading.
Pfaff Tipmatic 1027
How to Thread a Twin Needle
How to Thread a Twin Needle
Video introduces winding a bobbin and threading this machine, while introducing parts of the machine involved in threading and tips for better sewing results related to threading.
How to Thread a Twin Needle
How to Thread a Twin Needle
How to Thread a Twin Needle
Learn how to thread a twin needle on the sewing machine. Machine used is a Janome 6600P, but there are applications to any machine.
Pfaff tipmatic 1027
How to Use the Pfaff Tipmatic 1027
Learn about some of the parts and features of the Pfaff 1027. This video explores how to use the machine, including sewing buttonholes and using the machine with a walking foot (purchased separately).
How to Use sewing machine feet
The Walking Foot
A walking foot can help bulky fabrics feed more easily and is a great tool for quilting on the sewing machine. Check out this video for using one with your machine.