The Anatomy of a Sewing Machine

Have you recently purchased a new sewing machine and want to learn everything there is to know about it? Well, in this sewing tutorial, I will go over the anatomy of the sewing machine. This sewing tutorial is a quick but in-depth guide that will take you through the most important parts of your sewing machine. By the end of this video, you will have gained confidence and a better understanding of how the sewing machine works. This will be useful for all of your exciting projects. Check out the full sewing tutorial on YouTube.

Do you want to learn how to change a sewing machine presser foot but don’t know where to start? Well, in this sewing tutorial, I will show you what a sewing machine foot is and how to use it. This sewing tutorial is a quick but in-depth guide that will take you through every step of the way. By the time you finish this video, you will have more confidence, and you will also understand how the sewing machine presser foot and foot holder work. This will help you when attaching different presser feet for all your exciting projects.Some of the most common questions I get asked are: "Are sewing machine feet universal?" "Do sewing machine feet fit all machines?" "Do you need a presser foot to sew?" "What is a sewing machine foot?" "Where is the presser foot on a sewing machine?" I will answer your questions in this video, and I plan to go into greater detail in my videos in the future, so don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of my tutorials.

Plain Weave, Twill Weave and Satin Weave

Do you want to know how fabric is made or what the difference is between woven and knitted fabrics? Well, in this video, I will break down the difference between woven and knitted fabric and show you different fabric weave types, such as plain weave, twill weave, and satin weave. I will teach you all about the fabric's crosswise grain, straight grain, lengthwise grain, and fabric bias. I will also show woven fabric characteristics and talk about fabric weights. By the time you finish this video, you will have an in-depth knowledge of how fabric is woven and different fabric weaves, which will help you choose fabric for all your sewing projects.

Here is shout-out to Ruth!

I have loved watching Ruth create this dress and I have been so excited to share these pictures with you all. Ruth has worked so hard on this project and look how it turned out! She is always a pleasure to teach, she is fun and always excited to learn new things. I love to watch her create. She is learning how to sew darts, pleats, tucks, inserting zips, sleeves, and she even made a lining! 🙆‍♀️

Ruth, well done, I'm so proud of you! Your dress is simply beautiful. You are doing so well and I’m really looking forward to seeing what you create next. 😍

Here is another shout-out to Carly. I’m so proud of this lady! Carly turned a shirt into a satchel bag and it looks so good!

Well done Carly. I love teaching you and I enjoy all your creative ideas. I'm aways excited to find out what we are going to create next. You are awesome! 😍

I'm having such a lovely month and I would like to take the time to celebrate this wonderful young lady! She has done so well on my Back To Basics workshop today. She is so easy to teach and I love seeing how excited she is to learn new skills.

Well done H! You are a fabulous young woman and I'm really looking forward to teaching you again soon. 🙆‍♀️✂️

There has been quite a mix of different classes recently from beginners to intermediate. We have been making jackets, blouses, dresses, cushions, bags, sewing machine covers, and much more. My ladies have been busy learning how to make button wholes, how to use wadding and sewing zips for the first time, inserting sleeves and cuffs, finishing necklines with facings, and learning how to use an overlocker all while munching cake! 🍰

Ladies you are awesome! 👏 Thank you for the laughter and great conversation. I really enjoy teaching you and most of all; I love eating cake with you! 🤣🍰😍

Perfection. This is a subject that my wonderful women and I have been discussing recently. Many of these women that come to my classes experience challenges in their lives and during our sewing classes they learn to relax and enjoy the process of learning instead of being too self-critical. I have found over the years while teaching beginners that if they are too harsh on them selves, are impatient with their growth, or pay attention to their limiting self-beliefs, it takes them longer to learn. I try to create a fun atmosphere for them to learn. I try to show them that as they pay attention to the progress they are making and celebrate even the little things that they will learn faster. I have seen that making learning fun, cultivating self belief, and a view of our selves that we are already complete and whole is a great way to encourage a persons skills and learning.

Every woman I spend time with and have the privilege of teaching influences me too. Every time I encourage them to see their progress it influences me to see mine. I meet so many amazing, strong and creative women. And then to watch their talents grow, their confidence blossom and their self doubt slowly slip away is a wonderful experience for me. Just as I empower them, they empower me! 💪👭😍🍰