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Introduction to sewing

Tutor: Gemma Forde, craft workshop tutor

Craft and sewing workshop tutors, Gemma and Ella, host a beginner-level tutorial on how to get the most out of your home sewing machine. In this session, they discuss the two main types of sewing machine: a top-loading bobbin and a front-loading bobbin. Learn how to thread your machine, load a bobbin, change a needle, sew turning corners, and get some great general maintenance tips. This might also be a useful video if you are thinking about buying your first sewing machine.

Video time

44 minutes

Introduction to sewing with Gemma Forde

a close up of someone sewing fabric using a sewing machine
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  • Sewing machine if you have one at home.