Troubleshooting: Help with Your Sewing Machine (Sewing for Beginners)

[@kelleyamador8838]

This is the best sewing tutorial I have ever watched! I learned a few things even after sewing for many years of and on, thank you for your wonderful explanations!

[@MadetoSew]

You are so welcome!

[@terinaworrall296]

First time ai have ever I’ve had this explained in all my years sewing. At school (50 years ago) we learned about tension but can’t recall being told how to fix the 2 different tensions. Didn’t even know you could adjust the bobbin!

[@janetgalloway2243]

15/5/24 brilliantly explained thank you so very much.

[@alpharobin99]

I love this new series! Great help for beginners like me. Something new to learn everyday keeps me motivated!! Do continue to teach more!! God bless you!!

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you so much, so pleased you like it. Aneka x

[@mary-roseharris3710]

Brilliant! This has given me confidence and will greatly reduce my panic levels, thank you so much.

[@MadetoSew]

You got this! So glad I could help.

[@Aw_tig]

Your videos are great, very detailed and really helpful, thanks. I’ve just recently started using a sewing machine with barely any previous experience so will be watching a lot of your videos.

[@MadetoSew]

So pleased you find them helpful. I wish you lots of fun on your sewing journey.

[@debbiepoffenroth487]

I had help with loading my bobbin. Thank you very much😅

[@justbie3094]

Thank u once again, I must admit you are an awesome instructor.

[@MadetoSew]

just bie 30 so kind, thank you. :-))

[@celiahaddon4087]

Thanks for this Aneka. I would really appreciate a video on fine tuning the presser foot pressure according to different weights of fabric. I have a Bernina 550 and I don't feel I know enough about this topic to use it to full advantage. Thanks in anticipation. You explain issues with such clarity!

[@MadetoSew]

Celia Haddon Hi Celia, of course I can. Added to the list. Thanks for the suggestion. Aneka :-))

[@celiahaddon4087]

Made to Sew that's wonderful! Thank you so much.

[@ellebrown6560]

Thank you so much for all your invaluable help!! I'll be watching your other videos for sure!!! One of the nicest things, apart from your easy explaining/explanations, but I can also hear you!! I've found others where it's so frustrating because I can't hear what they are saying. Guess this worked well in your favor, lol. But again, thank you!!

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm pleased that you found it helpful and that the audio was clear. I hope you enjoy watching other videos.

[@guldenwelter4844]

Another awesome tutorial. So much information. Thank you Aneka.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you Gulden. Aneka x

[@amyhart6328]

This was sooooooo helpful, I think I've had every one of those problems, so happy I know how to resolve them now, thank you so much! 😀

[@MadetoSew]

Yay! So pleased I could help Amy. Aneka x

[@brokepawrent]

Love you videos! Can you do a tutorial on how to attach lace on the fabric? Keep it going!

[@MadetoSew]

Yes of course, I am planning a pattern and tutorial for this. :-))

[@supermom7392]

I would be very interested in a video about attaching lace.

[@MadetoSew]

Super Mom Ok sure thing. I will plan something. Aneka x

[@rubyjones823]

Hi, my thread does keep coming out of the needle and I’ve tried what you’ve done, but it’s still not working and I am very confused. Is there anything else I should be doing? It’s normally 10 seconds into sewing when it comes out. Please help

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Ruby, hmm.... is it that your thread is breaking? As it seems odd that you can start sewing and then it happens. Does the machine create stitches to start with and then the thread comes out the needle? If so I think the thread might be breaking? Take a look at the end of the thread, does it look torn? If this is the case check you have threaded your machine correctly and that the thread isn't rubbing on anything (which is making it break). It might be worth changing the needle to check this isn't the issue. And I would also make sure you are using a good quality thread (Gutermann Sew All Polyester is what I use). As cheaper threads can break quite easily. Let me know how you get on? Aneka x

[@supermom7392]

Once again, great advice. Thank you

[@MadetoSew]

So pleased. Thank you.

[@TrudiMercury]

Hi, I downloaded all of your videos. But first I need to know if my sewing machine is working properly or not - I got the manual - and there are 2 places that may be broken; if it is not fixable...time to buy another sewing machine. 1) The pressure foot lifter in back of the machine - there is 'tension' when bringing the needle up; no 'tension' when bringing it down (altho the plate goes down verrrry slowly). 2) Take-up lever - I can barely move it and when I do, I need to get it out with a tool to bring it up... I'd like to start doing all the other things...but where do I go to find out if my machine is actually in tact and working properly. It's been awhile since I've used it! Thank you.

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Trudi, sorry to hear that you are having issues with your machine. You should be able to find a sewing machine shop locally to you? You want to find a technician, maybe search 'sewing machine repairs'? It might just need a good service and some tweaking, oiling to get it working again smoothly. Let me know how you get on.

[@dinaa4596]

Hi Aneka ..Thank you so much for the beginner's tutorials. Can you please share the link on the video of How To: Clean & Care for Your Sewing Machine. Thanks

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Dina, sorry that video hasn't launched yet. It will be out next week in the series. Aneka x

[@dinaa4596]

@@MadetoSew Lovely 😊 I look forward to all of your tutorials👌you are the best Aneka xxx

[@Zar2244]

Just a tip for people having issues with sewing not looking right even though tension has not changed since last sewing and ok. Use good quality brand cotton in bobbin and on reel. My problem solved!

[@Arandomgirll1]

hello my sewing machine does jot work but my thread that is down doesnt work and i dont know what to do

[@oreomeh7587]

Hi! Do you know how to fix the needle threader for the sewing machine? Mine suddenly stopped going all the way to the needle, i've just used this for 4 times.

[@MadetoSew]

You might find the little wire thing that goes through the eye of the needle is bent? Or isn't going through the eye of the needle. If that is the case you can straighten it with a pair of pliers? You can also buy replacement needle threaders. Hope this helps?

[@meiltoo]

This is so helpful! Thank you

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you. Aneka x

[@PinkyFruitcake]

Also with the feed dog is that my plates had worked loose. It needed a good clean and I had to tighten them after taking it apart... I have an ancient Jones machine though...

[@MadetoSew]

Great, thank you so much for sharing this information. Huge help. Aneka x

[@emmachibo8515]

thank you so much 😘

[@MadetoSew]

Thanks Emma.

[@andrascsirmaz3043]

Might be a stupid question, but do you have some sound filter on, or is that Bernina really THIS quiet? Amazing. Once again an excellent video, I enjoyed it throroughly!

[@MadetoSew]

Hi András! Ha ha! It will be that quiet! I don’t adjust the sound. If you hear the sound of the machine and I am talking over it, I am not clever enough at editing to adjust the sound of the machine! 🤣 It is quiet compared to other makes and models. Aneka

[@manuelevie]

Thank You!

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you Christina, Aneka

[@technofeeliak]

If I want to learn to service the machine myself I'd like to know where I can get the tools and the service manual.

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Malcolm, I have to say that I wouldn't know where to start. Most of the sewing machine dealers I know are family run businesses, they have been train to service sewing machines, I don't think there is a manual for it. And not all of these people are good, for example I had a lady with a sewing machine I had recommended call me up and tell me that it was broken. She had taken it to a chap who serviced it for her, it was just out of warranty and broken. I immediately phoned up the chap I used and spoke to him about it, he said bring it to me. In the end he has managed to get her a brand new machine, saying there was a fault in the machine itself, he is very very knowledgable, but I guess that comes with years of experience. If I was you I would contact a company or sewing machine dealer and ask if they would show you how to service your machine only, as this is surely less time than learning it all and maybe you could pay them to know how to service it? Just an idea? Aneka :-))

[@allanclarke5791]

I cannot purchase my sewing machine at the moment for some reason

[@MadetoSew]

So sorry to hear that. All the best.

[@christinewindstaan5252]

Skip stiches

[@MadetoSew]

Is that the problem your having? It depends on what you are doing; check threading first, and needle and thread. If they are skipping in a jersey fabric try a stretch needle instead of a jersey or ballpoint needle.

[@Hamiidah]

Thank you so much.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you :-))