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Learn to Sew

Step-by-step help with the machine itself: parts, threading, bobbins, needles, presser feet, hems, oiling and fixing the problems every beginner hits.

Buying guides

Buying guide · Learn to Sew Best Sewing Supplies for Beginners (2026): Starter Kit The sewing supplies beginners really need: fabric shears, a rotary cutter and mat, clips, a chalk marker and a seam ripper, plus what to skip and buy later. Read the guide

How-tos & comparisons

How-to · Learn to Sew How to Use a Sewing Machine (Step-by-Step) Read the guide

Tool · Learn to Sew Parts of a Sewing Machine (Interactive Diagram) Read the guide

How-to · Learn to Sew How to Thread a Bobbin & Insert It (Drop-In and Front-Loading) Read the guide

How-to · Learn to Sew Sewing Machine Needle Sizes Explained (Chart) Read the guide

How-to · Learn to Sew How to Hem Pants with a Sewing Machine (Dress Pants, Jeans & Knits) Read the guide

How-to · Learn to Sew Sewing Machine Presser Feet Guide (What Each Foot Does) Read the guide

How-to · Learn to Sew How to Oil & Maintain a Sewing Machine Read the guide

How-to · Learn to Sew Sewing Machine Troubleshooting (Fix Common Problems) Read the guide

How-to · Learn to Sew Basic Hand Sewing Stitches (8 Every Beginner Should Know) Read the guide

How-to · Learn to Sew How to Sew a Button (by Hand and Machine) Read the guide