Browse our sewing, quilting, and embroidery tutorials. Learn techniques, product tips, and step-by-step guides from the experts at Thread Works.
What each foot does, and why quilters use the blind hem foot for binding.
How self-healing mats work, and choosing between table, rotating and folding.
Why the presser foot is the wrong thing to watch, and where to set a guide.
Pressing versus ironing, drifting seam allowances and cutting error.
What tints and tones mean when you are choosing from pre-dyed fabric.
Stop vinyl, faux leather and velvet bunching under a standard presser foot.
An 11-inch workspace, AcuFeed Flex feeding and three tool-free needle plates.
Throat space, stitch navigation and needle plate switching across the range.
The two-inch rule that keeps the zipper pull out of your stitching line.
Needle clearance, keeping the zipper aligned without pins, and getting past the pull.
Fully lined with finished seams, using a glue stick and only the zipper foot.
Whether your stitches should blend into the fabric or stand out against it.
Foam, fusible fleece and lightweight interfacing, and the bulk each one adds.
A full-length build: materials, cutting, assembly, handles and a neat finish.
Machine setup, open-toe vs closed-toe feet, and practising loops and stippling.
A quicker way to separate chain-pieced units than snipping each one with scissors.
What to check on blocks, templates and applique before the first cut.
Scant quarter-inch seams, zipper installation and clean topstitching from one foot.
Practical ways past the zippers, buttonholes and settings you have been avoiding.
What the numbers mean, and when to use something other than standard 50wt.
The universal threading path and the road map printed on your own machine.
Sew quilt units in one continuous run to save time, thread and sorting.
Three feet worth using, and what that guide bar on your walking foot does.
Use a color wheel to pick fabric combinations with real, visible contrast.
Perfect for new sewists looking for an easy, practical project
The Right handle style can make cutting easier, safer, and more comfortable!
Thread Works offers a growing library of sewing tutorials, quilting guides, and embroidery machine training designed for beginners and advanced users alike. Our video tutorials cover everything from rotary cutter techniques and fabric handling to machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and product demonstrations.
Whether you’re learning how to use a new sewing machine, improving your quilting accuracy, or exploring embroidery features, our step-by-step video guides are designed to help you get better results with confidence. Each tutorial is paired with recommended tools, accessories, and supplies so you can follow along and achieve professional-quality results.
As a trusted sewing machine dealer since 1977, Thread Works provides expert-backed education alongside the best products from brands like Brother, Janome, JUKI, Pfaff, Husqvarna Viking, and Handi Quilter.
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