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Introduction to Sewing

Master the Sewing Machine: Threading, Setup, and Safety

Threading a machine for the first time? The first two activities will help you master threading a manual sewing machine. Once finished, if you're in a class and need evidence of completion, visit your Completion Record and take a screenshot.

The activities in the next row focus on starting sewing and building your practical skills to prepare you for your first sewing project.

Machine Threading: Need a quick reminder or showing a class? Scroll to the bottom of the page for full-size reference videos of the threading process.

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Threading a Mechanical Bernina

The Upper Thread

Learn the threading path for the Bernina machine. Includes the interactive "Licence Test".

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Threading a Mechanical Bernina

The Bobbin Challenge

Master the sequence of loading the bobbin case. Includes the "Eye for Detail" quiz.

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Check Status

Completion Record

Track your progress through the threading modules. Once both activities are marked complete, screenshot this page to show your teacher or keep for your own records.

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Mechanical Bernina Settings

Machine Setup Guide

Visual reference for settings, seam allowances, zipper feet, and edge stitching.

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Foundation Samples

First Stitches

Essential practice pieces to help you master machine control and seam accuracy.

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Video Library (Quick Reference)

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Upper Threading Demo

Watch the full instructional video for threading the machine (No quiz).

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Bobbin Loading Demo

Watch the full instructional video for loading the bobbin case (No quiz).

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