The one who has a sewing machine at home has the opportunity to quickly create beautiful and unique things with his own hands: dresses and sarafans, skirts and trousers, home textiles and much more. But, of course, one availability of a sewing machine is not enough for this - you also need skills to own it.
So, you have purchased such equipment and are going to start learning to sew. Let us first learn how to properly use the sewing machine.
How to use an electric sewing machine?
Modern sewing machines are very convenient, every detail in them is thought out and is responsible for a particular action. And in order to successfully work with this technique, first of all thoroughly study your sewing machine model. Follow the instructions that are always included, find where the reel seat, thread guide, presser foot, needle plate and conveyor are located. Pay attention to the buttons that adjust the length and type of the stitch, as well as to the wheel of the tension regulator.
Before sewing, the sewing machine should be adjusted. First, install the needle and tighten the screw that will hold it. Then thread both threads - upper and lower. The latter is a coil in a bobbin, the tip of which is sticking out. The upper thread usually passes through the thread guide, the presser foot and the needle. In your model of the machine this way may be slightly different, but in any case you will be able to cope with threading the notations and arrows printed on the body of the machine. When both threads are threaded, plug the device into the mains, install the pedal and start sewing.
Choose the mode of the most simple - straight stitches and practice doing a straight line. Practice on paper or on medium density fabric. It is good practice to adjust the thread tension, which should be different for different types of fabrics. The next step will be training in sewing different types of lines, after which you can start sewing your first product. As it is recommended to choose something simple - for example, a pillowcase.
As you can see, it's not at all difficult to use a sewing machine.
How to use a hand-sewn mini-machine?
The main advantage of this device is its compactness. It can be taken with you to the road for emergency repairs of things, since it is very easy to use such a sewing machine. Follow the instructions, thread the thread and start sewing right away! The thread here is only one - the top one, and the stitches should be done by pressing the machine just like when working with a stapler.
It is also convenient to use a hand-held machine for sewing curtains, and for this they do not even need to be removed from the eaves.