A Beginner's Guide To SEWING! How to use a sewing machine

Hope this video helps out any beginner sewers out there! #sewing101 #howtosew #coolirpa
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[@coolirpa]

For those that picked up a new sewing hobby during this pandemic! I hope this helps you out :)

[@tiffanykirk221]

Thank you for this! I used to see in high school, but lost the time and information I used to have. I bought a sewing machine a few years ago and was so mad at myself for not even remembering have to use it, that I set it in the closet and I just continue to hand fix small things and not even try. After you posted this, I am I going to bust it out now and re start doing things! Reminded everything I had forgot about the basics!

[@elloimkate]

That’s exactly what I did!! 🙏🏻

[@brooklynnleslie984]

Could you recommend sewing machines for a beginner? Is it important to invest in good quality or can a cheaper purchase suffice for learning the basics. Loved your video!

[@ivivyeo]

coolirpa thank u! It helps alot!

[@khaiveineramai6124]

I want rotary scissor very much but so sad it's not available here .😔

[@cherrybomb3713]

When she started off with "First plug the machine in" I knew I came to the right place for learning to sew

[@alyssaschlickeiser]

🤣🤣🤣

[@natsilos2628]

LMAO

[@jessdegville1073]

Ditto 🤣

[@uniquawalker3269]

💯🤣

[@nita89c]

😂😂😂me 2

[@justhallel]

When the thumbnail said “for dummies” I automatically knew this was the video for me 😁

[@sarinachoudhury6865]

Sameee I’ll probably end up messing up something tho 😂

[@juanmoniz2216]

MEEEEEE

[@hescomingsoon5283]

😂😂me too

[@Lifewith_Grace]

Ahhhh yesss someone that feels me

[@thekattkult]

Meeee

[@Jillian1stJohn3-9-10]

My mother used to be able to duplicate any outfit I bought but she would always make it look so much better then the department store. She passed away 21 years ago this week. I'm almost 56yo, and I now regret that I never asked her to teach me how to sew. Your video really help take away any anxiety.

[@Alejaccx]

I'm glad you are so much better now, I'm sorry for your loss.

[@kyloseristyping2418]

thats so sweet that you're taking after her though! even if she hadn't taught you, you're still learning and soon you'll be just as skilled her

[@ziaire318]

I’m so sorry for your loss. May your awesome and talented mother rest in peace.

[@animi411]

I’m sorry for your loss!❤ I’m glad to hear your feeling better

[@joeydinero9300]

I feel like if I don't ask my parents to teach me they're recipes I'll feel an insane amount of regret knowing how much I love their food and also knowing that they've been offered to teach me but I would always say "one day". I better ask them as soon as possible because one day it Mai be too late and I appreciate you for sharing that. It really makes one to appreciate their folks while they're still here. Thank you!

[@chakannaarcher1498]

I don't know whether to laugh, cry or give you an imaginary hug. I am a 27yr old teaching myself to sew. never touched a machine although we have one at home lol. You made it so simple. Thank you.

[@gratefullandblessed0135]

Hey did you get to learn good?

[@chakannaarcher1498]

I did. It was quite simple. Are you learning as well?

[@SillyGoose2024]

that's nothing. I'm a 48 year old trying to learn.

[@AndrewLeeW1]

@@SillyGoose2024 33 year old male here. Within the next year(hopefully only a month or two) I plan on learning to sew myself for simple projects, like reupholstering a couch. Only experience i have with it is when i was younger watching and slightly helping my mother do it.

[@illidelphian1508]

@@SillyGoose2024 36 here! Trying to learn- on a mint hello kitty sewing machine!

[@symonemance4263]

Some lady left everything in this video in the hallway today including a great sewing machine. She left a note saying someone could have it for free. What a blessing. Thank you for this video!

[@Zionicbonds]

I really want to start sewing and making my own clothes because ya girl is broke 😂

[@tae-gukk-ssi5507]

Me too 🤭

[@mar.s4022]

same🥲

[@andy_wandya]

i just think it looks fun but also periodt

[@Jessica-tz5cl]

I just want To make a couch cover 😩😩😩

[@Stranger_Than_Fiction299]

There's a lot of thrift store remake vids on youtube also. There are simple restyles that beginners can do, just in case starting from scratch feels overwhelming.

[@sofiaschisler3260]

Please do a “Pattern Making For Dummies” where you teach us how to drape cloth over a mannequin and draw out a pattern to sew. I know how to use a pattern, but I don’t know how to make one; I feel that I cannot use my creativity to its full extent when I have to follow someone else’s design instead of making my own.

[@MNcoquicoqui]

YESSSSSSS!!!!!! I SECOND THIS!!!!

[@iamjadaci]

Agree

[@littlelana6767]

Yessss!!

[@_tomatto]

SEYM!

[@alashjiaahbri]

i definitely agree!

[@mtamimi294]

I sew full garments for fun and have been making shit tons of masks and things during the pandemic. Did I still click on this video for true beginners because it's April? ABSOLUTELY. Always learning something new

[@coolirpa]

M Tamimi awww thank you so much!!!!

[@karinlovesjedward]

same :D

[@sukhino4475]

MDame You have made my day..Thank you dear

[@sukhino4475]

Visiting the Basics is a good exercise to rectify your bad habits

[@samanthalisbeth4273]

Just letting you all know, this is how it all started. Mark my words.

[@young_lieutenant]

Are ya sewing, son ?

[@chimmy1161]

Are ya?

[@pocaricandy]

how’s it goin 👍

[@charlottetheartist327]

Love this

[@marybogen8391]

just checking in 👀

[@neighborlytoad-3938]

it is so difficult not to immediately give up when i don’t do as well as would have wanted, but i’m still trying my best. thank you for being kind and beginner friendly

[@Karen-fe9lu]

anyone else here because theyre fed up with hand sewing lol

[@LoveLee111]

Yess

[@afreen5058]

Yep. I hand-sew a hoop skirt. It took me weeks. :s

[@lillymunizz]

Of course karen!

[@damiennatewa5618]

Omg yes totally

[@kittymischief1449]

I am mostly just fed up with the struggle of not knowing how to use a sewing machine and my mother not teaching me no matter how many times I ask, like I don’t mind hand sewing, but I don’t have any other option because everytime I use the sewing machine I want to murder it because I can’t get it to work how I want it to, because I assume it SHOULD be easy RiGhT? I mostly need to know how to use a sewing machine because hand sewing can be time consuming on bigger or longer projects.

[@nikolstoyanova2295]

me watching this even though i use my grandma’s old soviet machine that was literally made in the 1940’s: 🧐🧐🧐

[@ghinaamoudy2709]

Nikol Stoyanova sooo true

[@queenvarmall6221]

Sell it for money to buy a new sewing machine

[@summerinlyon]

That’s so cool

[@carlaroelofse8699]

Omg saaame

[@stonecat676]

@@queenvarmall6221 never sell a vintage machine unless for a ton of money, those things last forever

[@vincent2130]

I’m here because my mom said if I learn to sew, she’ll buy me a sewing machine so I can make my own cosplay outfits ;

[@ohhimark6864]

Good luck hun!

[@elevensixpm]

wish you the best of luck!

[@thatsnotveryfresh]

good luck!

[@yin1079]

I wish I could cosplay :0

[@saraiafarandmma8013]

i hope you can!

[@Elisheval]

Kicking myself for not asking my grandmother to teach me how to sew, she was an expert seamstress (tailored clothes for European royals).

[@societycrumbles]

My Grandpa was a tailor, I regret never asking him to teach me :C

[@flowey1145]

EXUCE ME WA-

[@abby-girly1652]

@@flowey1145 LEGIT MY REACTION

[@Michelle58546]

Honestly when I lived back home I should had asked my husbands great uncle to t each me since he's a tailor 😭

[@Tyler3853]

omg yesss same as my grandparents used to do business and i wish i learned when i was younger!

[@radish6691]

This has been the single most helpful video I’ve watched. Thank you for clear, concise explanations and demonstrations of the basics that are completely new to this 56 year old dude who’s decided to try his hand at sewing. I can join wood, weld metal, solder electronics, and 3D print plastic but when it comes to fabric I’m limited to hem tape so I figured it’s time to add to my skill set. I’m having a blast learning to sew, plus it‘s reason to buy even more tools! 🤣

[@cherylcolomb4174]

Love this journey for you! 🎉

[@radish6691]

@@cherylcolomb4174 Thanks! I was fortunate to be off work but still getting paid. I ended up making almost 600 masks and gave away over 400 of them to coworkers. The rest were for me, my son, and family around the country. I ended up getting a serger too. Now that I’m really good at sewing rectangles I may have to try my hand at sewing other shapes! 🤣

[@nanaelibar]

Who else has been sewing for years but still watched this video *just in case* you've been doing something wrong the whole time ?

[@mariadesouza7719]

Me

[@chiaragardini8419]

Always!!! 😂😂

[@sevenp.8640]

🙋🏽‍♀️

[@adrianna2062]

I usually sew by hand so I’m a little rusty with a machine so this really is a just in case scenario lol

[@nanaelibar]

@@adrianna2062 oh shit we have the same name

[@wy4553]

Not only are your instructions clear, the camera angles are GREAT! I can see what you're referring to so clearly. This tutorial must've been a lot of work!

[@LangoFett]

Lady, I watched every ad on this video just to make sure you got paid for making this fantastic video. We guys like this kind of straightforward no nonsense how to videos, even when it comes to sewing. Thank you very much.

[@chelseanorris155]

Thaaaannnkkkk yoouuuuuuu!!! Everyone starts their beginner videos assuming I know what a foot is or how to install a needle. Thank you for understanding I am starting at the ground floor and need even the most basic of basics! Your video was the perfect starting point!

[@mlpgirllol]

if i can’t learn how to sew after this im cooked

[@candy-nv7no]

I'm getting tired of hand stitching so I'm going to get over my fear of a sewing machine. Hopefully the projects work out okay for me.

[@xSouled]

Have u gotten it?

[@dessicamobley8560]

Omg! I thought it was only me. There are so many clothes I'd love to make but it would be too tedious to hand stitch. Its just some kind of irrational fear that i have against the sewing machine

[@Stranger_Than_Fiction299]

Guys don't worry, I've sewn my finger before(if that is what you are fearing) and yes, it hurts like a bugger but it does heal in time. I just keep on keeping on with my machine. Live and learn and keep your foot off the pedal when you are moving things around with the foot up.

[@avaw.723]

@@Stranger_Than_Fiction299 well that gave me a visual i didnt want

[@nnurqqai]

@@Stranger_Than_Fiction299 wow. That sound. Scary 😃

[@tuesdayliketuesday]

Ive watched many beginners videos and this demonstration is the best!!! She’s so thorough. ❤

[@gossipqueen1013]

When I was younger I wanted to be a fashion designer cause if u watched my little pony rarity inspired me lol I'd watch her open her own boutique and just design these gorgeous outfits and I wanted to be like her. I'd get that feeling and it was my dream. I was very crafty and I'd get my room messy with making dresses, coats, pants, shirts and all sorts for my dolls out of anything, tissue, paper, sugar paper and such. I don't know if I have that same feeling now but I'd like to try it out as a side hustle designing things for others.

[@kit4217]

Lol same, i still love rarity! I dont watch mlp anymore though

[@debe8890]

Thank you April. A couple things I have learned: Watch your fabric, not your needle. The needle isn't going anywhere but up and down, so if you watch where you are guiding the fabric edge you can sew straighter. If you pull your fabric as you are sewing you could make the needle bend or bow and break the needle (flying needle pieces, ouch) or knock your machine out of align ($$$).

[@LifeasaLEOWife]

My machine is getting delivered today 😬. Thank you for this tip! It's good to know before I even start. I'm sure I would've been looking at the needle just because it was doing the work lol.

[@ArtByKarenEHaley]

I learned that the hard way making marker wallets, the needle snapped and shot me between the eyes

[@sw8cake19]

Hi April! I bought a sewing machine years ago but just recently started learning how to sew and started my channel 😊 Your channel is a motivation and this video is very helpful! 💯✅ Small youtuber here, would appreciate support from anyone 💕

[@triptonmiller8532]

Thank you so much. I never even touched a sewing machine. However, I got into camping and found myself longing for one. I have watched numerous videos, and this is the one I have been searching for. The perfect step by step how to.

[@hoarsecorpse]

Thank you. My grandma has two old sewing machines that she doesn’t use and I’m hoping to make use of them someday. I also wanna alter my own clothes because not everywhere has my particular style and when they do, it’s expensive 🤧

[@shardyway16]

So helpful! I was gifted a machine for Christmas a couple of years ago and have been too intimidated to get started. This really helped it seem less scary :)

[@TheNinjaSaffy]

I have a sewing machine my dad bought for me a few years ago and it has been untouched! Would like to try after watching this video. I hope this becomes a series!

[@LadyLunesca]

I highly recommend clips over pins! That was always the hardest part for me and the clips make it so easy. Plus if you accidentally drop it on the floor it's easier to find. Finding a pin with your foot is not a good time lol

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Oh i might try them my eye sight from what my husband says is terrible 😄

[@princesslehaha]

You're very good with instruction. Not a single unnecessary word. Phenomenal. I will watch more of your videos; I haven't sewn for years.

[@juancarlosg.zuniga1410]

I´m just starting and trying to understand all this sewing "rocket science" and honestly you´ve been the best at explaining everything. Definitely coming back when i finally have my machine :)

[@alexiacas]

I've been interested on sewing for some time now but never got someone who could teach me so this is so useful! Thank you this is so cool 💕

[@ayeshajaved6178]

Never knew that a sewing machine could be so cool. I have seen my mom use some old sewing machine all my childhood and vaguely remember seeing her do similar things but love how everything is so organized in this machine

[@phantomfrogstudios]

Exactly what I needed! Just bought my first sewing machine after always hand stitching my ripped clothes. I was confused about securing the beginning and end of the stitch, but now I know about the backstitching feature. Thanks!

[@anitaroberts5980]

This is so timely. I just bought a sewing machine, and haven't sewn anything beyond tacking on a button in probably 30 years! Thank you, April!

[@stevelamore4178]

Hello, how are you doing my friend?

[@micheleba8877]

🙏🏾 Thank you for thinking of beginners like us ... I just bought my computerized sewing machine 4 months ago but I still don't have the motivation to start. I find sewing difficult even if I like fashion (in my mind). But I will not give up before I start. I l😍ve the content of your videos.

[@mirjanbouma]

I advise you to try out your machine by just seeing two bits of fabric together, test the different settings and such. You'll be itching to make something in no time! I can recommend a circle skirt or an envelope style pillowcase as first project.

[@micheleba8877]

@@mirjanbouma 🙏🏾 Thank you very much for your much appreciated encouraging response

[@dartandsew]

Start with something small. Also, put your sewing machine where you like to hang out, don't keep it in the box. I love having the TV on when I sew and hours fly by🙂

[@mirjanbouma]

@@micheleba8877 you are very welcome! I wish you many happy sewing adventures.

[@micheleba8877]

@@mirjanbouma You too Thank 🙏🏾

[@lindygirl13]

Decided to learn how to use a sewing machine so I could help my mother in law make face masks for our community. I'm excited to practice with my new machine gifted to me by a neighbor! Thank you for your videos. they are helping me a lot as a beginner!

[@mallorymyers7525]

I started and stopped six different sewing videos and you are the first person to speak in your normal voice. Thank you!

[@auomauom]

Yay beginner guides from the Queen!

[@coolirpa]

[@Princesa.Nathali]

Bought a sewing machine last week and it literally came in today!! You’ve also inspired me to flip my clothes ☺️

[@biancalopez4649]

Been watching you since i was a teenager and have always wanted to learn to sew and make all the clothes I can think of and I just want to say thank you for continuously making things simple and inspiring me always. I appreciate you!

[@askNatasha82]

Thank God you made this video! The last time I used a sewing machine was in Home-Ec a million years ago and I’ve been wanting to pick it back up but I have been so intimidated. This video helped me to re-learn what I was taught and I feel comfortable with getting back into sewing. Thanks!!! ❤️

[@igordawid9307]

At the begging of this pandemic I started sewing. Even though I knew a lot of things you’ve mentioned in this video, it was still a huge pleasure to watch!! I’m always open for new things to learn 😋 Thank you very much ❤️❤️

[@isabellescales3763]

I've had my machine for a few years, I'm still learning things (*screams internally* I'm still figuring out tension). I'm currently making face masks

[@haileyjane5507]

I know right i would do anything for a computerized machine omg

[@GALAXIE262]

Bobbin tension is my problem! Ugh I returned my sewing machine because of it.

[@tiffanyingram3444]

I'm trying to start making masks

[@HighMojo]

Just my two cent tip, if you're going to sew complicated curves like the spiral, change to a darning foot and lower the feed dogs. You can also use this for other freehand sewing like making mending and repairs.

[@PizzaBricks_XsX]

This was incredibly helpful! I have been sewing for about a year and there was still things in this videos that I didn’t know that can make a big difference and make sewing much more easy and fun! Thanks!!

[@lisasaysmoo]

Yes!! I needed this! Was wondering if you could make a video explaining thread tension for various fabrics and threads. All the diagrams confuse me!

[@coolirpa]

Lisa Vu my tension is normally at 4 and I hardly move it unless my machines acting funny and I’m trying to figure out what’s wrong

[@lisasaysmoo]

coolirpa hm, I’m not sure why my stitches always look like the tension is off. Maybe it’s the particular thread I’m using. I’ll look into the brand you mentioned!

[@tigolbitti3s]

This might be obvious but I learned you can't use two different types of thread for the top and bottom 😂 oh and changing your needle frequently also helps sooooooo much. Definitely try switching the needle if stitches are giving you trouble

[@lisasaysmoo]

Keweplz thanks! That’s very helpful! 🙌🏻 I’ll have to figure out how to adjust the tension on my top-loading bobbin.

[@lisasaysmoo]

Alora Madron thank you! I’ll try that. I broke 2 needles in a day and I’m not sure why it was happening!

[@onceinamillion5638]

You're such an amazing person! I started watching your videos about 3 years ago and I've seen your growth and how talented you are. You really have inspired me to start sewing! sending love and stay safe!

[@nicolehawley912]

Thank you! Finally know the name for a Seam Ripper. At home mum was always looking for her 'quick unpick' and would constantly rethread the needle for me. Your tutorial bought back lovely memories and thought me a lot! Perfect 👌

[@deetalashoma3514]

I am 61 years old, my Grandma taught me how to sew and I wanted a refresher. You did it eloquently, thank you. 👍❤️🤓

[@Anja11100]

This couldn't be better timing for this video.. I've been following you for a year and half cause i find all the transformations really cool and intimidating but never owned a sewing machine.. And i just got one for the Easter and it arrived 2 days ago.. So excited!! Thank you for all the tips and work... (i never really write comments but this was too good not to share)

[@mariagoergen4064]

Can you make some tutorials for intermidiate sewers like how to sew darts or how to hem the edge of fabric and what stitch to use to give a t-shirt look? 😄 Love ur vids most or them are really advanced tho

[@aristojuan7926]

I feel like I moved really quick lol. I got my machine last week and I’m already sewing my own grocery bag, when I got it the first day, my machine use to get jammed a lot but that’s no longer a problem, I feel like I can take it to the next level

[@GALAXIE262]

@@aristojuan7926 why was it jamming? How did you fix it?

[@Sunnybun_nesa]

Someone in a local fb group is giving me a machine with everything I need to get started and i was so exciting to look things up already 😁 great tips thank you!

[@lilrayasunshine54]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I remember my grandmother fondly sewing clothes for me when I was a little kid. One of my biggest regrets is not asking her to teach me how to sew. She died in 2012 and she was not functional since like 2008. I’ve held onto her sewing machine and I’m just now whipping it out to try to use for the first time, in 2023. Your video really was perfect for me, a total noob. It was so informative and I loved the examples showing what happens when you make a wrong move. I’m also well aware now of what accessories are missing and that I’ll need to go pick up before I really start practicing. Thank you again!

[@adrianaramirez8613]

What i've been waiting for my whole life 👩🏻‍🎤 Edit: Thxs for the likes 😍

[@lydiak.1254]

Next video common signs of something is wrong while sewing. I wish I knew why my machine sews stiches that I can still scrunch the fabric. Is it me, the thread, machine setting, bobbin, all of the above? Do you have an affiliate link for the fabric clips?

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Maybe its a tension issue

[@kelleyamador8838]

Lydia, when you thread your machine always put the pressure foot in the up pos before you thread the machine otherwise the thread won’t go between the pressure discs. If you don’t put the foot up before threading the sewing machine will act up and make a nest of fabric or sew wonky!

[@lydiak.1254]

@@kelleyamador8838 I'll try that. I think I always had the foot down since the last step was to thread through the needle and it was easier to get the thread through with the foot down.

[@cwofford123]

Yes! 2nd this request. For some reason my automatic threader isn't working and I have no idea how to troubleshoot that.

[@melol3385]

it’s probably your tension setting

[@amyj4825]

It's always nice to find the person who can explain things in a way you can understand. Thank you for your video! 😊

[@maytendo]

This video was so perfectly informational, definitely deserves a follow and I’ll be coming back to this a lot. Thank you for not being the type to use words and terms we don’t understand without explaining them!!!

[@iL0v3Neonpink]

Yaaas! Thank you for making this 💓 lots of us don't have mothers that will teach us this. I've been wanting to learn how to sew for the longest but Idk how to use a sewing machine or the basics of how to sew. Thanks for taking us step by step!! 😊

[@alondraacevedo384]

I just got my first sewing machine today and this video was so helpful! Thank you so much ☺️

[@samanthabuntin5252]

Genuinely this is so informative it took such a weight off my shoulders and I finally bought my first sewing machine!! Thank you! ❤

[@batterybeatty1657]

Thank goodness you are so nice to take out your time to teach people

[@TheEwqua]

Thank you April! I bought a sewing machine a few months ago and been doing some work on my thrift finds (mostly just taking them in and adding darts because omg nobody makes stuff for us hourglass shapes anymore 🙄) but this video helped me expand my knowledge beyond the stuff I read in the manual ❤️

[@katarzynarawska9999]

I just borrowed sewing machine from my mum, how did you know :o

[@klaraaa688]

Literally same

[@anabhousen7159]

Wtf same

[@ezaspi1970]

Just borrowed my sister’s!

[@ktbpa]

Haha I just asked my mom for her machine, she said: you don't even know how it works. I said, I'll check a KZbin video lol

[@---hp6ld]

Same😂

[@nikolijavorkapic7001]

Thank you so much for making this channel. I'm really willing to learn how to sew because I had vision of my prom look and my grandma used to be a sewer and made it become real thing. She doesn't see well as she used to but she still has her sewing machine so I want to follow her steps after she leaves us

[@stitch3330]

I’ve watched so many videos and all of them have been rubbish until this one. This tutorial was so helpful! I recently got a sewing machine but the instructions are too confusing for my tiny brain so this really helped me out. Thank you!

[@ginat.8064]

Thanks April! I’ve inherited both my mothers and my grandmothers sewing machines, but without them to help me learn how to use it I’ve just become frustrated when something went wrong. This is great. Another video that would be amazing is how to fix common problems, or at least «promblemshooting» to find pjt what went wrong. my thread just came out in a tangles mess and I’m not sure why. Thanks again, lots of love xx

[@mikahlauer]

I’m so delusional i wanna start a fashion brand and learn to sew and I don’t even know how to put the needle in the machine

[@melissaathefox7642]

you can do it! everyone has to learn from square one, no one starts out a professional in any field!

[@melissaathefox7642]

you can do it! believe in the process! no one starts out as a professional in any field!

[@LinalamissLekhal]

+1!😭

[@samantharhodes5308]

Everyone has to start somewhere. No one becomes an expert over night. When I took my first welding class, I was the worst one, and was far behind. But by the 4th week I was ahead of everyone else and doing the most advanced welds. Same thing with make up, I was really really bad at it but after a few months of practice I got pretty good. If you REALLY want to be good at it and you keep at it you will get better

[@solsa211]

Hey it’s been a month, do you have updates?

[@lastyearswishesx]

I’ve been sewing for 4 years but still learned a lot of stuff from this video!

[@therapistnothere]

I've always had a knack for fashion and I have so many ideas, I know the basics of fashion design like sketching, fabric choices, structure, etc but I've only ever sewed when I was little with this plastic sewing machine I'm currently 13 years old and almost my entire family sews as a profession or hobby you can say it's in my blood. My mom has helped me with basics like threading my machine since it is an old and used machine and has special "techniques" and processes for threading. This video helped get into more detail and give a thorough explanation so thank you!!! :)))))

[@veronicajackson1674]

Yay my sewing machine is in!!! So excited... watch your videos for 7 days now ... they’re fun and you have a great imagination to redoing clothes easy ... so stoked it’s in 😁

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

But I thought the 17 year got shot in the head in Israel 😭

[@rockpaperskizzers]

Really great overview! I've always been a little intimidated by sewing machines but this makes it seem not too scary.

[@alinapritchett9276]

Omg I have tried to sew so many projects on my machine and have always run into issues. This little tutorial helped me figure out where I was going wrong. The camera views and instructions were clear, and I appreciated that the pace wasn't too slow or too fast. A+++++

[@wdwnutjm]

What a GREAT video!!! I've been sewing since I was a little kid but I am starting to teach others how to sew - this is an excellent resource for me to make sure I explain things carefully. I will be sure to share this with my latest student!

[@emilygardner2949]

This was perfect timing to upload this as mine got delivered today!

[@bdq131]

This was so helpful! Thank you! Could you do a beginner sewing series?

[@ciaratorruella7929]

The part about stretchy fabrics is exactly what I was looking for today!! Thank you so much

[@cassandrafranklin650]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel April!!! This is my favorite video so far! Thanks for all of the pro tips for learning how to sew. I took a class in high school on how to sew and so a lot of things on how to use the equipment is the same but i picked up some new tricks, especially as I am going to be making some baby clothes with *suprise* knit fabrics.

[@helenablignaut662]

This is awesome! Thank you so much, April. I'm teaching my daughters to sew and this video is just what I needed. 😊

[@stevelamore4178]

Hello, how are you doing my friend?

[@potato.pancake]

your sewing machine is literally so pretty omg i’m over here with a tiny cheap one that i’ve had since elementary school lol

[@WomanTakenBytheWind]

I’m only halfway through and you’ve already told me everything I needed to know and more. I legit tried this once before KZbin was a thing and I got the machine stopped up LOL. I’m going to try again.

[@paytonmccafferty8603]

I needed this so much! 😭 My manual was so simplified and I needed to know exact directions. Thank you so much and I hope to learn more from you in the future!

[@beatrizmarz4438]

OMG THANK U APRIL!! This is exactly what I needed :D

[@coolirpa]

yay!!!!

[@strxnn3246]

It s perfect I just planned to start sewing during quarantine

[@Rosayeseniaa]

After 3 years of collecting dust in my closet , I finally learned how to use my sewing machine! Thank you so much!💗💗💗

[@lynnmartin5440]

I’m watching all the ads..girl you deserve your flowers. Thank you for this!! ❤

[@summer_ayse]

So helpful! Can you make a video with common issues? Like tension/string breaking or why the bobbing thread could get tangled, etc.

[@isabellao1953]

omg thank you so much! I needed this.

[@victoriaabril2093]

Omg! I saw this vid on my feed and I thought maybe this is a divine sign that I need Learn about this! Little did I know, we have the same name and I loved this video!! Thank you!!

[@irsemoore6521]

Great video! I've taken a beginner sewing class already, but decided to watch this anyway. It turns out there were a few things I didn't know how to do and definitely some tips I will be using from now on.

[@cathyj.1654]

Nice! I’m familiar with sewing, but just bought a new machine (Bernette 38b). I’m cracking it out this weekend and hoping it won’t be too difficult to transition to an electronic board. Hoping you’d have more of the electronic touches (stitch speed without a presser foot, etc.) featured-maybe next time. Thanks April!

[@jessadeloso]

Hi, I've been waiting this video for so long, you encouraged me a lot. I really like what you are doing keep it up! - Filipina Subscriber

[@SeasquatchWoodshop]

I am just 2 minutes in, and I can tell you that this was the video I needed. Every other video for "beginners" blasts through 30 steps in under 3 minutes and assumes some level of knowledge and I have literally zero. So, I appreciate you breaking this down for me.

[@grapesNcoffee]

I just unpacked a sewing machine I got for Christmas about 12 years ago! I thought it was broken which is why I stopped using it but I got it looked at and it’s fine! I’m excited to learn how to sew again!

[@melc-centex1091]

Now I want to go get a sewing machine for real! Love the lessons! 💗🙏🏼💗

[@gswpower7098]

Awww this would've been so helpful years ago when I use to try to imitate your projects

[@jordanjohncarloj.8878]

I'm going to college in the next 4 days (I take Fashion and Apparel) and I'm so nervous that I don't know anything about a sewing machine cause we're just gonna purchase tommorow, this video is so helpful and make it a lot easier for me thank you so much!!

[@devgh742]

I have never touched a sewing machine before and with this video and my manual open I threaded the machine so easy! 10/10 would recommend this video to a friend