YOU and the SEWING MACHINE a thorough beginner guide | That Sewing Show ep.1

sewing... want to learn? This episode is all about YOU and the SEWING MACHINE, let's get familiar with these amazing machines, build an understanding and appreciation. And let's get sewing. Episode subject breakdown (1) HISTORY : invention of the sewing machine; the rise of domestic machines; the decline of home sewing (2) FUNCTION : what is a domestic sewing machine; the two-thread lockstitch; the stitch cycle of a machine (3) ANATOMY : mechanical and computerised machines; machine manuals; tour and description of machine parts (4) THREADING : the common thread path; winding the bobbin; threading the spool; the tension discs; the take up lever; automatic needle threaders; inserting the bobbin top loading and front loading; bringing up the bobbin thread (5) SEWING : starting sewing; reverse stitch; where to look; how to feed fabric; sewing corners and curves; what is a seam; zigzag stitching; how to change the needle (6) TROUBLESHOOTING : navigating thread tension; nesting; skipped stitches; needle stuck; thread snapping; warped stitching; machine locking up; the golden rules (7) MAINTENANCE : when to clean a machine; how to clean a machine; a note on oiling; servicing the machine Special thanks to the brilliant Glenn Lavender Productions for the music in this series! Find Glenn here: https://www.glennlavender.com and on IG @glenn_c_lavender RESOURCES Tim Hunkin Documentary – ‘The Secret Life of the Sewing Machine’    • The Secret Life of the Sewing Machine - Re...   Helpful guidance on choosing a sewing machine: Video by @janhowell    • 6 Key Factors to Consider When Buying a Se...   Article by Seamwork https://www.seamwork.com/sewing-tutor... Guidance on oiling sewing machines: Video by @mansewing    • Sewing Machine Maintenance: Oil and Clean   Article by AppleGreenCottage https://www.applegreencottage.com/how... A few ideas for beginner projects: Bento bag - tutorial by @rooneysewingpatterns    • The Perfect FIRST Sewing Project for Begin...   Drawstring bag - tutorial by @madeeveryday    • Make a SIMPLE DRAWSTRING BAG with 1 FQ--ju...   Bunting – tutorial by @todaywecraft    • DIY Bunting Sewing Tutorial - Today we Craft   Book cover – tutorial by @mykeeper    • ✿ DIY Quilted Journal Cover - Beginner Fri...   Wrist pin cushion – tutorial by @sydneygraham    • making a wrist pin cushion | easy sewing t...   There are so many great beginner projects on YouTube and beyond. Beginner sewing books are great too – full of ideas and info, and can be less overwhelming than searching through everything online. More importantly though, make what you feel inspired to make! and look for projects that align with that. :) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:47 - Chapter 1 History 00:05:46 - Chapter 2 Function 00:08:00 - Chapter 3 Anatomy 00:25:58 - Chapter 4 Threading 00:38:38 - Chapter 5 Sewing 00:52:11 - Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 01:02:58 - Chapter 7 Maintenance 01:07:56 - Outro That Sewing Show is a beginner sewing series that I hope will be an in depth and fun guide for anyone interested in sewing. This video is the first episode in the series. Episodes: 1. YOU and the SEWING MACHINE (this episode) 2. Tools of the trade (coming soon) 3... 4... This video and series is NOT sponsored.