Using your machine TROUBLESHOOTING with Tilly
Tilly shares five common sewing mistakes and how to fix them!
When you first start using a sewing machine, it’s inevitable that you make mistakes. It’s easy to forget – or just not realise – all the little things that can cause your machine to throw a tantrum if you’re not careful.
1THE NEEDLE UNTHREAD ITSELF WHEN YOU START SEWING
You only just threaded the needle and as soon as you put your foot down on the pedal the thread decides to come out of the needle. Rats!
Simple to solve though – firstly, make sure you have a few inches of thread pulled through the needle and out towards the back of the machine before you begin.