Starter · 5 cards · 6 tasks
Get to know your sewing machine. Six basic stitches on one practice sheet.
This session is designed to help you learn how to use your sewing machine and practise basic stitches.
Use your basic stitches practice sheet during this session. Work through the 6 tasks below. Each one links to the card that shows you how.
To take part you will need:
- Sewing Machine
- Basic stitches practice sheet
- Fabric scraps
- Sewing Kit
You will need to be able to:
- Thread-up a sewing machine (Card 06 · Thread Machine)
- Start sewing without tangling (Card 07 · Start Sewing)
Before you start, learn these cards
Before you start, get to know your sewing machine. If it jams, see the top fixes on the Machine Won’t Sew card.
Step by step
Tick off each task as you go. If you get stuck, open the card linked to that task.
Task 5
☐ Stitching a Star
Learn how: Card 16 · Corners
A star is lots of corners in a row. Keep the needle down every time you turn.
End of session. Well done, you’ve finished your practice sheet!
