The shop that I had service it & that I bought my other machine from will show me how to use it, I just haven’t had the time. Don’t do it. If you keep the back stitches close together, your sewing work can look like a machine or a professional did the sewing. This article has been viewed 438,324 times. It was really helpful. I self taught myself to use it with the manual and video it came with it.

Backstitches are sewn the opposite direction that you’re sewing in, so they’re ideal for making straight lines, adding details, or outlining shapes.

so happy!!! love love love! Debbie is an award-winning seamstress and tailor who wrote sewing content for over 18 years for The Spruce Crafts. :). i got my sewing machine for christmas last year and I absolutely would have loved loved loved this – so those with the new machine this year are probably ecstatic about this post!!!

My mom gave me her 4H book, and I can’t help but laugh at some of the stuff they say is important, like making sure your nails are always clipped and rounded. I’ll slow down and work on the basics. I have tried off and on to teach myself and have made a few different projects but the machine will act up or I will make a huge mistake and the machine gets put up. I am a newbie to this thing called sewing.

Press the button or foot pedal that activates your sewing machine, and use your hand to help steady and guide the piece of fabric. That advantage doesn‘t make it a better or stronger stitch method. Like, I noticed you have a table that your sewing machine drops into. Sew in reverse for a couple of stitches to the end of the fabric.

I also think that when you’re practicing your stitches, it helps to do what you did in the photos–thread your machine with a thread that contrasts with the fabric you’re practicing on. Just tie whatever knot you can that will hold the end of the thread in place. This stitch is pretty hard to unpick, so make sure you really want these 2 pieces conjoined. This isn’t an option on a vintage handcrank or treadle sewing machine - If you don't secure your thread it will come undone and your piece will fall apart and nobody wants that. In those cases, use a lock stitch instead. As soon as the kiddos are in bed tonight, I’m going to begin! I get so frustrated with my machine when really it’s my lack of experience that’s the problem. The back stitch is a hand sewing stitch with a variety of uses. Pretty cool. While 0.25 in (6.4 mm) is a common length for a single stitch, you can make yours wider or shorter as desired. The former is made from fluoropolymer while the latter is made from polytetrafluoroethylene. You’ll see how cool it is to make nice and uniform little zig-zag stitches. I don’t evern think we used thread!

Your machine will pull your fabric on its own so you don’t want to tug. Ach!

person... I’ll let you into a little secret. Jenny x. (I lifted up my presser foot just to take the picture but it should be down while sewing.).

That was 9 years ago, and it’s still on my son’s bed. So, draw some lines with a pencil and ruler and then just sew right on top of the lines. Slowly and carefully turn the work - do not strain the needle, be very careful. Promise. Maybe you could do a blog post on sewing essencials and stuff that is just nice to have. Smaller stitches hold better than longer ones, Hand sewing is the best way to get the strongest stitch, more flexibility, maneuverability and you can control your sewing speed, diamond shape stitch may be the strongest, » Strongest Hand Stitch Vs Strongest Stitch on Sewing Machine, Cotton vs Modal: Differences, Durability, and Breathability.

I can’t wait to try them out when the kiddos go to sleep tonight! my challenge to myself is an attic window quilt make from a panel. Thanks and Happy New Sewing Year!

That stitch is the garter stitch. The hand-sewn backstitch is very impressive and may be the overall winner of the debate if enough people agree. What type of thread do you love to use?

Since I get inquiries about learning to sew, I’ve posted a link to your blog.

Thank you. I got a sewing machine last year for Christmas and am currently taking a sewing class to try to learn how to use my machine better and just feel more confident making more projects.

Thanks!! Thanks for the tips and encouragement~. Then, if you open those two pieces up that you just sewed together, you will see a nice clean line where the two pieces of fabric were joined. Sometimes you may find that you are a bit unsteady and your lines aren’t straight enough. great post thank you. How to Use Your Sewing Machine to Sew a Back Stitch Back-stitching is another common way to secure the end of your seam. I wish I had it yesterday. So no, back stitching does not involve tacking. I’m learning from my mistakes and have a better understanding of how my machine works because of those mistakes.

Wondering what should be my first project? Thanks!! I will try to remember to email pictures when I complete my first project. Great tutorial! Great tips, and I would like to add that like anything new you want to learn, it doesn’t hurt to take a class from your local sewing/quilt shop. The lock stitch feature sews the same single stitch backward and forward without repeated stitches.

Lois Wade has 45 years of experience in crafts including sewing, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, drawing, and paper crafts. I love these back to basic tutorials. I will be perusing your tutorials in just a minute ;D. What a great post! This article was co-authored by Lois Wade. A blind stitch is … Thank you! It holds up well and is capable of holding about 180 pounds per inch of seam strength. Ooooh, okay, so many more of you told me that you received a new sewing machine for Christmas.

There are 20 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Thank you!! I was very intimidated and didn’t know where to start, and this is PERFECT! But here, I just changed the stitch width………see how different each row of zig-zags look? I have to plug in the number that I want it to do and then it sews that stitch over and over while the foot pedal is down.

The same goes for sewing as many sewers want to know which is better a hand stitch or a machine stitch. :) :). My daughter actually rocked your “Old sweater into sweater dress” today! It’s hard not to want to race through your first projects, but I find that just sitting and thinking about the end product and visualizing what the sewing machine is doing helps a lot when I need to troubleshoot. My hubby just bought me my first sewing machine for our wedding anniversary (yes romantic I know :/) but I always sew by hand and things take me so long to make. Backstitching is done by sewing backward and forward at the beginning and end of a seam, on top of the seam stitches, to prevent the stitching from coming undone. 3. Trying to teach myself and getting discouraged because I cannot sew a straight line or thread bunches up etc…still figuring it out, but really liked this turtorial/ pep talk.

Happy New Year!! Well, this will knot your threads in place. If you want to get right to the point, sewing machines may be faster and easier to sew with but they are not always the way to get the strongest stitch possible. I still have my ancient Singer machine with just the basics, but it does the job. But regardless, i just got a Brother CS-6000i for Christmas and this post has given me the courage to start using it! These are easy to make, and the recipe makes about 16 la... Post Comments Filed Under: DIY Sewing, Featured, Sewing Tips. :), Yay! And then sew it along a curve, etc.

Lois Wade has 45 years of experience in crafts including sewing, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, drawing, and paper crafts.

I’m going to be working on some pillows for the couch. Cotton vs Microfiber: Is Cotton or Microfiber Better?

You may have figured out the hard way that you can't turn the wheel backwards, don't try, it'll be messy.



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