Before You Operate a Sewing Machine

Operating a sewing machine for the first time can be intimidating. Take the time to learn the parts of a sewing machine and find out about choices before you buy a sewing machine.

Buying a Sewing Machine

Before you buy a sewing machine, learn about sewing machines and explore your options. You will find all the information you need to be an educated consumer in Before You Buy A Sewing Machine.

• Before You Buy A Sewing Machine
• Buying a Sewing Machine Online Recommendations
• Consumer Search on Sewing Machines

Sewing Machine Information

Visit the Sewing Machine Gallery to learn the parts of a sewing machine before you buy a sewing machine. Follow the links to each sewing machine part to learn what each part does in operating a sewing machine.

Your sewing machine needle can expand the abilities of your machine. Learn about sewing machine needles and understand why they are so important.

• Sewing Machine Gallery--Parts of a Sewing Machine
• Sewing Machine Needles
• Sewing Machine Troubleshooting

Explore Basic Sewing

Explore sewing basic seams to begin to grasp other sewing techniques and understand common problems that may arise.

• Sewing Basic Seams
• Guide to Understanding Sewing Machine Needle Position
• Presser Foot Guides

Don't Let Sewing Terms Stop You

Don't let an unfamiliar sewing term stop you from exploring the creative and economical solutions that learning to operate a sewing machines offer. The sewing glossary will explain terms that may have you stymied.

• The Sewing Glossary

Caring For Your Sewing Machine

Caring for your sewing machine protects the investment you have in the machine and prevents problems.

• Basic Sewing Machine Maintenance
• Sew a Custom Sewing Machine Cover