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6 HD Video Lessons
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Claudia Miller
Gardener, cook and mom, Claudia also takes on the role of fierce sewist. She is a teacher at Fancy Tiger Crafts in Denver, Colo. View profile »
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Sewing Machine 911
with Claudia Miller
Make friends with your sewing machine! Learn how to use it, troubleshoot it and keep it in good shape, in Claudia Miller's free mini-class.
A note from Claudia Miller, instructor of Sewing Machine 911
I am glad to be here at Craftsy to help you familiarize yourself with one of the most intimidating tools for new and experienced sewists alike: the sewing machine. In my free online Craftsy class, Sewing Machine 911, I teach all about the typical ills most machines suffer from, and how to easily remedy those pesky problems. Gain confidence in troubleshooting your own machine issues with my tips and tricks. In this class, I discuss both vintage and modern machines, new and used. All of these machines can sew, and they can sew well when the user understands them correctly. Work with me and get to know the ins and outs of your sewing machine, including the basic components of each machine, spotting symptoms, knowing when to take your machine to a professional, and much more!
What You Will Learn in Sewing Machine 911
- How to familiarize yourself with the parts of your machine and how they operate
- How to perform basic skills, like threading the machine and winding the bobbin
- How to pinpoint signs and symptoms of common problems
- How to clean your machine to keep it working well and lengthen its lifespan
This course is Claudia and Craftsy's gift to you ... FREE!
Because this is a free course, discussion is student-led (rather than instructor-led). If you see a question you know the answer to, please don't hesitate to join the conversation!
What You'll Need:
- All you need is your sewing machine and the desire to keep it in good working order!
Lesson Plan
| 1 | Welcome to Your FREE Mini-Class! | 0:51 |
| 2 | Introduction | 3:12 |
| 3 | Parts | 6:38 |
| 4 | Types of Machines | 22:54 |
| 5 | Troubleshooting | 35:33 |
| 6 | Machine Hygiene | 13:12 |
Skills you should have:
- Basic machine sewing skills
Recent 5 star reviews of this class
Average Review:
Great basics of cleaning and troubleshooting
I have been sewing for years. My grandmother originally taught my sister and I, but I have mostly been self-taught since. So I haven't known much of the basics of sewing machine hygiene or some of the troubleshooting that she goes over in the video. Good stuff.
wonderful
Love the class, learned a lot of new stuff
Excellent class excellently presented
I did the whole class although I have been sewing since practically the dawn of time. I love that older vintage machines are covered here as well as modern machines, and the explanations are of things you really need to tell a new machine owner, and helpful hits on several aspects not that basic. Great work, and I hope everyone who buys a machine takes this class!
Nice 101
I learned to sew one summer with my grandmother. I then didn't sew again for about 15 years. I bought a sewing machine and tried to remember all she had taught me 15 years earlier. I wish I had had this 101 when I started sewing again. I stumbled through the whole process. I have made quilts and clothes and craft projects, but even so, I liked this 101 video on sewing machines. I really know very little about my machine. This should take the fear out of any beginner trying to learn to sew.
thank you
hi i have not sewn for many years. i have learned alot from this class. i was able to make the necessary changes to solve my sewing issues. i even spoke about some of the things i have learned with others. with this information we solved some issues. love this class thank you again
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