How to Sew - The Basics of Using a Sewing Machine - Brother LS14 Lidl Singer

[@Normit08]

Shoutout to the first video that got me into sewing. Can’t believe this is 3 years ago already! Also the first machine I owned!

[@AbisDen]

Really? Wow! You must be on our same wavelength. Jasmine wanted to ask a question referring back to this video this evening,I thought it’d be too tricky for some to find x lol 🎄🪡🧵 it’s lovely to know it’s helped you !

[@juliettewalker497]

@@AbisDen I have brother ls 14 and it is lovely machine to sew, I am confused about the sewing wheel. Every time I sew I get up to turn the marker on the wheel when I finishing sewing a hem and repeat it again and again. I don't want to upset my lower and upper tension, help! 🧵🪡🌈

[@chronicdoll4334]

Watched this years after having and struggling with my sewing machine. Thank you very much!

[@pjcardone164]

Thank you..... even though it’s not the same machine as yours that I am considering I have watched this video about four times. Not only because it informative but because of your presentation

[@JulieBaker-os7lr]

Great Abu I need to see more tips much appreciated Julie

[@AbisDen]

Thank you ✨🌷

[@MF-op8sq]

Hi Abi, I really enjoyed your video and I have exactly she same model brother LS14s. I would appreciate to hear more tips and tricks as I'm a beginner and you the Teacher😊. Manny here. Thanks

[@djstumpy7399]

Hi I'm about to try a mccalls learn to sew pattern M7987 . I only have this sewing machine and no serger. Can you advise me please best stitch to finish my seams with this machine. It'll be my 2nd project so I'm only wanting to learn the sewing machine at present

[@emmacorbett9575]

Hi. Is there any way to drop the dog foot on this machine, so I can do some free motion work? Thank you in advance x

[@abbyaustin3991]

Hi how do I use a twin needle on this machine and on what number stitch please 🙏🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@deeanaise7955]

Hi Abi Which is best for a beginner this machine or the Lidl silver crest and 33,?

[@berriesbarnpianosltd162]

Really good videos for seeing newbies! Thank you!

[@anithaallinonechannel2049]

Hi it's very informative. How to increase zig zag and other decorative stich width .

[@davidjames2232]

The bobin is going clockwise not anticlockwise?

[@michellemacdonald0203]

Hi, can I ask if you would recommend this or the aldi nechi nm2000 for an absolute beginner?Both are available to me at the moment and I don't know where to start. Thank you x

[@AbisDen]

I would buy the NM2000, hands down. This is not powerful , doesn’t have throat space (the space you have for your sewing around the needle) or the variety of stitches. This is a basic toy machine which Brother have told me they regard as a disposable machine.

[@michellemacdonald0203]

@@AbisDen thank you very much , I shall now stalk aldi until 1 comes in stock, I am currently working my way through your awesome catalogue of videos x

[@raquelquijano4550]

Hi Abi I cant find the feeding dog adjustment or is there any for this model? I just recently bought this model of thinking of using this for free motion quilt. Please help. Thank you

[@AbisDen]

You can’t. Have a look to see if there’s a darning plate you can use.

[@amandah5478]

You can find a way round it. You need to get a darning plate. They're really cheap. Now I'm doing free motion with this exact same machine

[@andreaball6139]

Hi Abi Can you please advise .I have this machine .Yesterday it was running perfectly ,today the stitches on top of the fabric are very loose .I have not touched or moved the tension dial .Can you please give any advice .TIA

[@pjcardone164]

This LS 14 is a UK model....I live in US.....what would be similar? thanks. Love your easy learning videos

[@AbisDen]

Pj Cardone hi. I’m not so sure but I can see if I can find out for you x thank you for your kind words

[@michellemesa2438]

Hi... How can i lower the feed dogs of my LS14s... Please help me.. Thanks😊

[@AbisDen]

No. I’m afraid you Need to use a plate but brother don’t actually make them for their cheaper models. Don’t buy brother next time is the simplest answer

[@amandah5478]

@@AbisDen Drat!. I need to do this also.

[@amandah5478]

Did you find a way around this. I need to do it too.

[@amandah5478]

@@AbisDen they do do them. I've got 1

[@amandah5478]

I can give you the details if you want to get one. I do free motion on this machine.

[@amymadeleinedeane]

any chance you could do a video on fixing the timing on this machine? Mines broken, and with quarantine I haven't been able to get it fixed.

[@pjcardone164]

I have been considering the XR 3774

[@AbisDen]

Pj Cardone that looks like a great model. What I do know is that you get more bang for your buck in the US :) principals of sewing machine use are the same so go for it! 😊✨💕

[@shodigulalimshoeva1666]

Hi- thank you for the useful video. Is it possible to do blind hem on this machine? Thank you.

[@AbisDen]

Shodigul Alimshoeva thank you. Yes. That’s do-able. I’ll let you have a link when it’s done ✨😊

[@nickgilbert1264]

I'd like to see that too.

[@Shodigul]

Thanks so much. Looking forward to it. My husband and I spent an hour trying to figure out how to do it :-)

[@AbisDen]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ-qe5hoi5alp6s

[@AbisDen]

Shodigul Alimshoeva kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ-qe5hoi5alp6s

[@andreaball6139]

Hi I have this machine .Yesteday running perfectly today the top stitches are really loose .Is their anything you could advise

[@tianna3622]

It’s the tension x

[@AbisDen]

Doh! Bobbin is going clockwise isn't it?...

[@olgaorde4161]

Hi, does it have overlock stitch, please?

[@MegalaKas]

Thank you for this video , can u tell me what will be the needle number pls?

[@AbisDen]

I generally use a 75 or 80

[@maxinew4703]

Hi. What tension do you tend to use for normal stich?

[@maxinew4703]

Stitch *

[@AbisDen]

Hi there, you should aim to be in the 3-4-5 section, if you’re working with a medium weight. Ideally you see a good stitch on both the front and back of the work. 😊✨🌸

[@jodie4667]

Does anyone know what type of needle and bobbins this machine uses, I got mine off a friend who lost the accessories so I have no extra needles or bobbins 🙃

[@NMpar]

I am about to purchase this sewing machine and I wonder how easily can you oil this model? Is it the regular way?

[@AbisDen]

You actually don’t need to oil this machine. I have taught on this model for 4 years and the machines have never had any oil applied to them. They’re fine without. :-) but I would consider looking at other machines like the Janome 219s which is far superior and a great RRP £99 or a Necchi. You’ll be much happier they handle a lot more, offer more stitches and feet. I’m replacing my machines in the new year. Good luck

[@NMpar]

@@AbisDen thank you so much for your suggestion! Unfortunately, it's a bit hard to find the ones you suggested at the moment as they are out of stock or very expensive to get it from a trird party :( Don't you think this Brother model is decent enough for a begginer? Hmm

[@AbisDen]

It’s good for a beginner

[@gneiusama9128]

Hi, great video. just a little doubt. I can see there is a kind of hole with "+ & -" marks near the stitch dial. Is that to set the stitch length? If then how to do that?

[@AbisDen]

Gnei Usama that little + - is to balance buttonhole stitching when you zig zag. The top tension thread is controlled by the dial with the numbers above the needle. Is controlled

[@gneiusama9128]

Abi's Den Thank you so much for your reply

[@james9789]

Can you alter the pressure on the presser foot ?

[@AbisDen]

Hi James. No 👎🏽this machine isn’t that advanced.

[@james9789]

@@AbisDen thanks Abi do you think the default pressure will be ok for very lightweight Rip stop nylons 35gsm etc. I use an industrial machine mostly ,was thinking of getting this for when I get up early and want to do some work without making any noise in another room etc.

[@AbisDen]

Ooh, I’m dumping this model as a recommendation- it’s been superseded by machines that can do a lot more for a lot less money. Brother have started to take the Michael charging £200 for this, it was great when I bought them for £55. Look at the necchi from Aldi, or my newer videos. I even prefer the Janome 219-s over this. That is only £99, quieter, smoother and not so much plastic... and you can, I think, alter the presser foot pressure.

[@james9789]

@@AbisDen yes I will need the pressure adjustment the janome sounds like a good one I was also looking at the John Lewis 110 today thanks for the tip off Abi!

[@AbisDen]

Unboxing Janome 219s Sewing Machine and How to Thread a Sewing Machine | Abi’s Den ✂️🧵🌸

[@Queengamer1997]

how to you change the tension of the foot presser

[@AbisDen]

You can’t on this machine. I’ve got one open right in front of me now and even with the mechanics exposed it’s not possible. It’s a very very basic machine

[@Jamjam-ku2yf]

I want to start making my clothes I want to ask my parents for one but they already bought me something super expensive so I want to save up for it myself 😁 so yeah

[@roshniriyal7532]

Hi could you please tell me does your machine has this wierd smell while sewing. Please reply

[@AbisDen]

No :( what kind of smell? Be careful you’re not burning the motor. If there’s any burning smell, stop using the machine and contact Brother

[@roshniriyal7532]

@@AbisDen it's kind of plastic smell while running the machine. I've even given it for company service, they said the motor has jammed

[@roshniriyal7532]

Thank you so much for your reply

[@AbisDen]

Roshni Riyal I’m glad you’re getting it repaired. Let me know how you get on. :)

[@roshniriyal7532]

@@AbisDen sure☺️

[@katherinebyrne6671]

thank you so much for this - really has helped me! :)

[@emilycrawford6899]

Does anyone know how to lower the feed dogs?

[@arianneoates9981]

I’ve been trying to figure it out!? I’ve looked at so many websites and I have no idea how to do it on this machine

[@amandah5478]

I dont think you can. I purchased a darning plate

[@AbisDen]

Here’s a blind hem tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ-qe5hoi5alp6s