Sewing Machine Help

From tension troubles and tangled bobbins to mystery clicking noises that sound vaguely threatening, this section helps you troubleshoot your sewing machine with confidence. Learn machine basics, maintenance tips, and settings that make sewing smoother.

The Sewing Machine

• Knowing Your Sewing Machine

• How to Use Your Sewing Machine: A Beginner's Guide

• Step-by-Step Guide: How to Start Using a Sewing Machine

• How to Use Your Sewing Machine - Step-by-Step Guide

• Getting Ready to Sew

• Testing Thread Tension

• Tips to Sewing a Straight Stitch

• Why Does My Sewing Machine Needle Keep Unthreading?

• Sewing Machine Tension Settings Guide

• How to Fix Sewing Machine Tension

Sewing Machine Sewing Classes

• Creativebug Sewing Class: Sewing Machine Basics

• Creativebug Sewing Class: Sewing Machine Maintenance

• Creativebug Sewing Class: Sewing Machine - Needle and Thread Basics

Shopping for Sewing Machines

• The Best Beginner Sewing Machines

• Features of a Great Sewing Machine

Sewing Machine Parts & Accessories

• Sewing Machine Parts Defined

  Bobbins

• Guide to Sewing Bobbins

• Bobbins Gone Bad: Common Problems and How to Fix Them

• How to Wind a Bobbin Correctly

• Keep Your Bobbin Running Smoothly: The Magic of Teflon Bobbin Slim Washers

  Feet

• Guide to Sewing Machine Feet

• Guide to Using a Gathering Foot

• Guide to Using a Walking Foot

• Presser Feet 101 Sewing Class on Creativebug

• Essential Sewing Machine Feet Guide and Chart

  Other

• Tips for Choosing and Adjusting Thread Tension, Stitch Width, Length, and Needle Position

• Testing Thread Tension

• Choosing the Right Stitch Type on Your Sewing Machine

• Seam Allowance Guide

• Preventing Needle Breakage

• Sewing Machine Muffling Pad

• Twin Needles

• Non-Slip Pad for Sewing Machine Foot Pedal

Fixing and Cleaning Your Sewing Machine

• Common Sewing Machine Issues and How to Fix Them

• How to Clean and Maintain Your Sewing Machine

• Servicing Your Sewing Machine

• How to Fix Sewing Machine Tension