Using your Mini Sewing machine

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Link to full sized Brother • Brother LX3817
Here's the link to the one I purchased, but I have seen them other places for all kinds of prices. Just search 'mini sewing machine' www.amazon.com/Magicfly-Exten...
How to use a mini sewing machine. Winding bobbin, Threading, Sewing first seam, Review.
:10 What's in the box
3:08 Connect it up
5:07 Bobbin
10:30 Top Thread
16:00 Needle Threader
18:25 Sewing first seam
21:10 Adjusting tension
21:15 My Opinion

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  • @rebeccamayhan3960
    @rebeccamayhan3960 Жыл бұрын

    I purchased this exact brand last year and had a hard time understanding the threading and features. Thank you so much for the tutorial! This was exactly what I needed to finally begin using it.

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay! I'm so glad it was helpful!

  • @PookyNoodles
    @PookyNoodles Жыл бұрын

    My son got this for me over a year ago and I was totally intimidated about learning how to use a sewing machine. Your tutorial was so nice and easy to understand. I've sewn about 30 stitches and now I want an upgrade. 😂

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! If you want to start picking out your 'upgrade', here's my favorites :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/anydsJuhqsW_lbA.html

  • @pishychnl
    @pishychnl Жыл бұрын

    I bought mine, Ihave no idea what I'm doing but I'll learn, I'm glad I paid only 24 dollars for it and maybe I could switch to a better one in the future

  • @drooganpainter156
    @drooganpainter1562 ай бұрын

    Thank you so freaking much, idk why i was stuck on the bobbin part for so long😭 I watched the tutorial the company gave on the little manual, but it didnt work for me, i needed a little more help i guess, im so glad i found this thank thank thank you😸😸😸This thing genuinely had me tweaking....

  • @nicolewheeler8076
    @nicolewheeler8076Ай бұрын

    Its perfect for me. I only need to mend my pillow cases and yoga pants.

  • @debbiebreen6276
    @debbiebreen62764 ай бұрын

    I bought this sewing machine at ALDI, thankyou for showing us how to use it, I love this little machine, just wish it had zigzag stitch on it, but hey, It was only $29.95, I agree with you about the tension guide, the cotton kept coming out of the needle, I bought this machine for using on quilt pieces for slow stitching and also my paper junk journal craft. It's good for quick sewing, nothing too major. Thankyou.

  • @taiwoakinbode9391

    @taiwoakinbode9391

    Ай бұрын

    I bought it because the advert showed Zigzag but unfortunately it doesn't have it . Not bad anyways.

  • @zynzane9680
    @zynzane96803 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I just found a dusty unopened box with this little sewing machine I must have grabbed from Walmart or something for my crafts, who knows how many years ago. Mine is a no-name, slightly different than yours but threads and operates that same way. Except that the bobbin will not stay on the winder. As soon as I start the power it flies off. Even on low the machine goes fast and me trying to guide the thread back and forth immediately pops it off. Mine came already threaded with a bobbin on the front and a bobbin inside, but you showed me how to use a spool of thread. The instructions that come with mine have amusement value but are not very understandable. I can wind bobbins on my regular machine but since I'm using this for crafting, it doesn't matter if the bobbin is a different color. I was happy to find a tutorial after all this time but I guess versions of this are still being sold. I just tried stitching something and it works! So yay, a purchase I didn't even remember making pays off.

  • @cynthiamurphy3669
    @cynthiamurphy36693 ай бұрын

    Thanks much for this very helpful tutorial! I actually ordered this machine from Amazon this morning, but it will be a week before it arrives. I could kick myself for getting rid of on older model Brother machine my mom bought me for my birthday back when I was a teen in the 70s. I never sewed anything more complicated than simple polyester pull-on jumpers, pants and vests back in the day, lol. My machine had been sitting on a closet floor unused for several years, and nobody in the family wanted it, so I ended up donating it to a thrift store. I bought this Magicfly thing on a whim, primarily to take in several pairs of oversized pants that I have found in thrift stores. Hopefully, I'll be able to accomplish that once I get the machine, with these good instructions. Truthfully, I had been hoping to find an old used sewing machine but have not seen much in my local thrift stores or church rummage sales. I don't shop like I used to anyway but definitely have found well-made clothing I can take in a bit.

  • @ETHANNAH1902
    @ETHANNAH190210 ай бұрын

    Wow this is the most comprehensive video I’ve seen on operating the sewing machine. Thank you so much 😊

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful!

  • @andrewnorbury3
    @andrewnorbury39 ай бұрын

    I struggled with the bobbin until I saw the part where you use the little scissors to pull it up- this was very helpful, Thankyou.

  • @desiraeeatmon
    @desiraeeatmon6 ай бұрын

    I haven’t used a sewing machine since 2003 and got one for Christmas and your video was just great to watch, very excited to get into it 😁 Thank you!

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    6 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!

  • @samilocustridgekitchen1306
    @samilocustridgekitchen13068 күн бұрын

    I’m an absolute beginner and this is so helpful!

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    2 күн бұрын

    Yay! I’m so glad it was helpful!

  • @marinaaing5467
    @marinaaing54675 ай бұрын

    Thank you !my house is small this is what I need but it’s hard to even start. Your video helped a lot I’m grateful

  • @rebekkacampbell11
    @rebekkacampbell11 Жыл бұрын

    This is my first sewing machine! Just the tutorial I need! Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @jdude222
    @jdude2228 ай бұрын

    Awesome tutorial. Thanks mom!

  • @zoompianolessons
    @zoompianolessons8 ай бұрын

    You are an absolutely fantastic step-by-step instructor. Best video for this product available. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @user-lp4oq3rd1t
    @user-lp4oq3rd1t7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your help and passing on the knowledge.

  • @cashmoneychanel1209
    @cashmoneychanel1209 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic tutorial and easy to follow thanks so much!😊

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful!

  • @ram8306
    @ram83069 ай бұрын

    Thanks for a great tutorial. I bought this machine to mend socks and mend tears in my comforter. My dogs like to pull out the stuffing if a tear developed. Hopefully this will at least handle those needs.

  • @steven69045
    @steven69045 Жыл бұрын

    First time using a sewing machine. This video came in clutch 🎉

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay! I’m so glad it was helpful!

  • @Transitlady59
    @Transitlady598 ай бұрын

    Thank you the best tutorial of how to use this cute lil machine

  • @ZackedOut
    @ZackedOut7 ай бұрын

    Bought this to learn on and yes it's complicated. I had to open the machine to unjam the bobbin winding bar, and I had to replace the broken needle. After much tinkering to realign the bobbin cover, and needle plate, it worked. Thank you for your tutorial

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    7 ай бұрын

    You are very welcome! You are very committed 🙂I bet you’re going to do very well with sewing!

  • @puppylove1272
    @puppylove12723 ай бұрын

    Your tutorial was so helpful to me! Thank you so much for your time to make it.

  • @josephinecioffi33
    @josephinecioffi336 ай бұрын

    This video is a god sent! Thank you so much❤️

  • @jillkang2255
    @jillkang22552 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the tutorial! Much more comprehensive than the one from the manufacturer!

  • @Miserybahamut
    @Miserybahamut7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! I just bought this machine and the instructions weren't great. This is my first sewing machine because sewing just *scares* me. Thank you so so much for your good explanation and video

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    7 ай бұрын

    You’re so welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!

  • @CountessKek
    @CountessKek7 ай бұрын

    Mine also has the Magicfly label but the shape is different, more square. It has sat in my living room for over a yr, patiently waiting for me to learn😆

  • @melodywilson5255
    @melodywilson5255Ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I wish I watched it two years ago when I got mine. I had no idea what I was doing and broke the needle in two seconds. Maybe I'm try again or try the little brother!

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! I highly recommend the Brother. You will definitely enjoy that a lot more!

  • @kittirolfsmeyer6348
    @kittirolfsmeyer6348 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial. Thank you!

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @odettadarden4494
    @odettadarden44942 жыл бұрын

    Cute sewing machine Mom. Thanks for the video 💖

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is cute! Thank you for watching!

  • @odettadarden4494

    @odettadarden4494

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@momdoesstuff You're welcome Mom. You were right about the brother lx 3817 sewing machine, i got it from walmart for $76.00 dollars. I actually learned to sew on it. Very easy to get the hang of it and your videos were extremely helpful enjoy your summer 💖

  • @MyMiaArabella
    @MyMiaArabella Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful! Thank you

  • @ashleylaybon7689
    @ashleylaybon7689 Жыл бұрын

    This video really helped me. Thank you so much!

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @mlily1111
    @mlily1111 Жыл бұрын

    Mom 😂, thank you for this video! Newbie over here. Very helpful!

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @jessicamaskosky1293
    @jessicamaskosky12934 ай бұрын

    Very helpful, thank you! I had the same experience that you described as a beginner. My thread kept snapping and I couldn’t get the tension discs to loosen up.

  • @beatricewilson5530
    @beatricewilson55304 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting this this video it really helps me a lot

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    3 күн бұрын

    I’m so glad it’s helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @dmcundiff1978
    @dmcundiff1978Ай бұрын

    Well I got this as a machine to sew on fabric to a crocheted blanket. I'm a first time sew machine person. Not going to be able to use it like that. But I can at least use it to hem the fabric. Thanks for the tutorial. And yeah I feel that this isn't the one that will be one I stick to in the future. I want to get a better one.

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Ай бұрын

    You’re so welcome! I bet you would love a full sized machine. I have a video that compares several different models. Thanks for watching!

  • @emmannuelthomas8060
    @emmannuelthomas80607 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @foxyowo4368
    @foxyowo43686 ай бұрын

    Thank you this helped very much, but I did get stuck and don't know what to do know 😅

  • @yennew.6809
    @yennew.68098 ай бұрын

    Ty very much ❤️❤️👏

  • @BlueCrystalTarot7777
    @BlueCrystalTarot7777 Жыл бұрын

    I have the same exact one same exact color and the #3 for the thread I turned it first day I had it the spring popped out and it would jot go back on lol

  • @Hotpotatogal
    @Hotpotatogal Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! I wanted to start seeing skirts for my friends and I but I didn’t know how to start the machine up.

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re so welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!

  • @Aristarecords1
    @Aristarecords1 Жыл бұрын

    I was so confused wear the backstitch was. Thank you!!!!!

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @user-vx2tt4sq1k
    @user-vx2tt4sq1k6 ай бұрын

    Is there any branch in grosseto sud Aurelia in Italy where I can buy it

  • @user-vx2tt4sq1k
    @user-vx2tt4sq1k6 ай бұрын

    Is there any branch where I can get it in grosseto sud Aurelia in Italy

  • @audreysturgeon2488
    @audreysturgeon24884 ай бұрын

    I cant seem to find the link for the little brother machine you recommended at the end for beginners

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    4 ай бұрын

    Oh, gosh! I'm sorry! Here's the link to the playlist. kzread.info/head/PLZocgsi1E8it-0N2czs-dO5113Za5zWmM

  • @judyferguson3185

    @judyferguson3185

    3 ай бұрын

    Also it is available at (cringe) Walmart❤️

  • @judyferguson3185
    @judyferguson31853 ай бұрын

    You have the toaster oven that I am shopping for😊😊😊

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    3 ай бұрын

    Well, mine bit the dust after about a year and a half 😢Seems to be a common problem with that one. I loved it for the year though!

  • @Username89039
    @Username890397 ай бұрын

    Still can't get mine to work, despite following this excellent tutorial step by step. I guess it's going on the bin. 😢

  • @GabbyIsAwesome123
    @GabbyIsAwesome123 Жыл бұрын

    Which brother sewing machine did you recommend for beginners?

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    I really like the LX3817 for s starter machine.

  • @joancayenne9293
    @joancayenne92939 ай бұрын

    This one looks like the better one, I got one, but the power button flew off & by trying to put it back it went inside & can't get it out, I'm very disappointed. It's the one with the knob for the power button.

  • @yolyrom7233
    @yolyrom7233 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial, thank you! Update: my needle broke at first try. Machine somehow wouldn’t move at all!

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @lauracarlisle2118
    @lauracarlisle21184 ай бұрын

    This is the worst possible ,aching I could have bought for my 9 year old granddaughter. I have been sewing since I was 10 . I thought this would be a perfect size and uncomplicated machine for her to learn on. It couldn’t be further from the truth. The thread breaks , the needle breaks, the tension dsnt work and on top of it the parts are so tiny you can’t even see them to fix. I can’t do it and I can’t expect a 9:year old to be able on her own. What a might are and on top of it Amazon refuses to take it back. BIG MISTAKE. MY ADVICE DO NOT BUY.

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    4 ай бұрын

    I’m not a fan of this one either 😕The Brother LX3817 has been an awesome machine for my beginners, even though it’s full sized.

  • @judyferguson3185

    @judyferguson3185

    3 ай бұрын

    You get what you pay for. I think it would be better to spend more money for a better quality machine. I have also been sewing since I was 10 but I had the luxury of learning on a Pfaff which my mom bought when I was born. She is still sewing on it and I am 72 years old. Check out a refurbished machine at your local sewing store, my first one was a White that cost me $10.00 and I sewed on that one for years, straight and zigzag. That began my passion for sewing, the machine was easy to learn to thread, and thread. I now have 10 sewing machines! Only 3 that I use consistently, the others are on display. My oldest machine is a Wilcox & Gibbs electric machine, one of the first machines that was factory produced to be electric. I works but is a chain stitch machine. The foot pedal weighs as much as the machine 😅😅😅. Thank you for your good review because it looks very complicated and hard to thread.

  • @hk6474
    @hk6474 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the honest feedback on this machine

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

  • @tnewc8204
    @tnewc8204 Жыл бұрын

    I keep breaking my thread. This is very frustrating as a newby

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh, no :( I'm sorry! This is a really hard to machine to learn on. Give a little tug to the thread that's coming out of the needle. There should be SOME resistance, but not not enough to be really hard to pull. Loosen the tension dial until you can pull it out without too much difficulty.

  • @memsi8785

    @memsi8785

    Жыл бұрын

    i had the same problem and it turned out that if i just dont thread it through the last loop (one above the needle) it works just fine. my problem was that the thread was rubbing agains the plastic and breaking but it was pretty easy to fix!

  • @tnewc8204

    @tnewc8204

    Жыл бұрын

    @@memsi8785 ok thanx I will give it another try

  • @aimeebosco1652

    @aimeebosco1652

    Жыл бұрын

    Take the plastic off

  • @asamoahellen
    @asamoahellen9 ай бұрын

    Please help me, my foot pedal is not responding

  • @DavidBarela
    @DavidBarela11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this excellent educational video. I am a complete novice. I decided to learn to sow to allow myself basic functions. I purchased this machine for the price. You mentioned a Brother machine that you recommend. I did not seem to find it in you description. Would it Bo possible for you to send me the model number? I thank you for you extremely clear explanation. Gratefully, David Barela

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    11 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad you found the videos helpful! The Brother I was talking about is the LX3817. It's a REALLY nice beginner machine. Here are a couple of links to my videos about it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eWh8zcyumamZcbA.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/anydsJuhqsW_lbA.html

  • @DavidBarela

    @DavidBarela

    11 ай бұрын

    @@momdoesstuff Thank you.

  • @Rinasworld6997
    @Rinasworld6997 Жыл бұрын

    Pls I just bought mine last 2 days. And it’s not allowing me to use light it it uses battery very well please help me

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    Mine doesn't have a light :(

  • @luisaj6953
    @luisaj6953 Жыл бұрын

    Does it have a reverse?

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    No, doesn’t have reverse. Your only option is to raise the presser foot, spin the fabric and sew in the opposite direction.

  • @user-kz9yc6bt8w
    @user-kz9yc6bt8w8 ай бұрын

    How much is it

  • @Mandy10923
    @Mandy109232 жыл бұрын

    Hi, what's the name of this mini machine? I wanna get one.

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are a lot of different names on them. This particular one is a MagicFly. If you go to Amazon.com or Walmart.com and search mini sewing machine, they will come up.

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    2 жыл бұрын

    I added a link to the description to the exact one I got.

  • @Lugefpv
    @Lugefpv6 ай бұрын

    Can’t find link to little brother machine

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    6 ай бұрын

    oops, sorry! kzread.info/dash/bejne/eWh8zcyumamZcbA.html

  • @victoriamartin8010
    @victoriamartin8010 Жыл бұрын

    I keep trying to thread it, but as soon as I start sewing, the thread just does little loops and becomes undone on the fabric. I don't know what I'm doing wrong 😕

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you got a bobbin in it? In the bottom?

  • @victoriamartin8010

    @victoriamartin8010

    Жыл бұрын

    @@momdoesstuff I have a bobbin on the bottom, but my sewing needle doesn't catch it when I turn the rotator towards me :(

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    Ugh. You might want to try a new needle. Sometimes you get one that’s just nit perfectly straight and the thread won’t catch

  • @ZdenkaBosnjakovic
    @ZdenkaBosnjakovic3 ай бұрын

    Meni se ne pokrece doljnji kalup. Uopste ne reaguje. Nece da stepuje masina

  • @cindycrotchet
    @cindycrotchet4 ай бұрын

    I got this but don’t know how to use it

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    4 ай бұрын

    Oh this video should be a lot of help then! Best wishes!

  • @t.a.2886
    @t.a.28864 ай бұрын

    The thread keeps breaking. Not the thread.

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    4 ай бұрын

    It is breaking? Or it’s not?

  • @muffinpan68
    @muffinpan682 ай бұрын

    Thank you please keep this video public. It helps me soooo much!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

  • @user-qc7ro6bk1h
    @user-qc7ro6bk1h11 ай бұрын

    Mine had no fabrick

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    11 ай бұрын

    It was just a little test square. It should be fine.

  • @jazzfreak6944
    @jazzfreak6944 Жыл бұрын

    Walmart $30.00 more then Amazon

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve seen the same machine sell for anywhere from $14 to $60 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @simsik4149
    @simsik414911 ай бұрын

    This video is amazing but I'm am utterly lost beginning at 17:23 (Pulling up the boobin) Everything was straight forward up until that point, but then the instructions and the angle get a little confusing. At 17:43 you say, "you see it just pulled up the loop." I can't see whatever you're seeing and I've been trying on my machine for nearly 2 hours. I really want to get into sewing but this is proving more frustrating than expected. Every video I find on machine gets a little hazy about pulling up the boobin. Videos made by people who probably been sewing for years and could do this in their sleep. Absolute rookie over here. ANY HELP would be appreciated!

  • @momdoesstuff

    @momdoesstuff

    11 ай бұрын

    Watch this at 13:30 It's a different machine, but same thing should happen. kzread.info/dash/bejne/kZelztWumLTMedI.html Hope that helps!

  • @user-vx2tt4sq1k
    @user-vx2tt4sq1k6 ай бұрын

    Is there any branch in grosseto sud Aurelia in Italy where I can buy it

  • @ZdenkaBosnjakovic
    @ZdenkaBosnjakovic3 ай бұрын

    Meni se ne pokrece doljnji kalup. Uopste ne reaguje. Nece da stepuje masina

  • @user-vx2tt4sq1k
    @user-vx2tt4sq1k6 ай бұрын

    Is there any branch in grosseto sud Aurelia in Italy where I can buy it

  • @user-vx2tt4sq1k
    @user-vx2tt4sq1k6 ай бұрын

    Is there any branch in grosseto sud Aurelia in Italy where I can buy it

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