Sewing pattern: Threading a sewing machine for beginners

If you bought a sewing machine eager to take on a new hobby, but are letting it sit idle because you don’t know how to thread it – you’re not alone. You wouldn’t believe the number of people who tell me this! But don’t let that stop you. Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a tutorial showing how to thread a sewing machine. Once you do it a few times it’ll become second nature, and then you’ll be able to sew all the things!

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Thread a Sewing Machine, by Sew What Alicia

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!