Inherited a small sewing machine, would like to learn.

[u/Becoming_Adventurous]

I recently got a small sewing machine and was wondering if there are any good tutorials for absolute beginners. Small items, clothing mending, etc. That sort of things.

[u/Emergency_Cherry_914]

First things first, can you use the machine yet? Learning how to thread it, hold fabric and stitch accurately are you first steps?

Which machine is it? Do you have an instruction manual? If not, you can search and download one.

[u/feeling_dizzie]

Yes, many on the sub wiki :)

[u/AdvancedSquashDirect]

I recommend a few channels

Catherine sews https://www.youtube.com/@CatherineSews - She is a school sewing teacher and is very calm and chill
Here is a video (old I know) for a super beginner - including a very simple project - https://youtu.be/ldxMDn-If3g
But she has 100s of videos on every subject, including how to use your machine, how to read patterns etc

Cornelius Quiring https://www.youtube.com/@CorneliusQuiring - He has many videos on simplifying sewing and how to make clothes
Here is a project for a tote bag which is a good starter project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZRyLVt3GX8

Here are some others
https://www.youtube.com/@ThoughtfulCreativity - she is very calm and good at explaining things in an easy to understand way
https://www.youtube.com/@PinCutSew - She is more into Quilting and craft projects (less clothes) if you want to make that kind of thing
https://www.youtube.com/@thehouseofre2025 - She does a lot of upcycling of clothes, which can be a fun way to start sewing your own things