Our guide isn’t just for beginners ... machine accessory and you’ll need to replace it when it breaks. Sewing machine needles come in different sizes suitable for different types of fabric.

That’s how we feel about sewing machines. Sure, there’s a motor. There’s a needle and some thread. But how does the machine make a stitch? We always wondered, but after watching a recent ...

A sewing machine (or materials for hand-sewing: thread, needles, beeswax and a thimble ... and make small adjustments as you go. (Here's a guide to measuring yourself.) And you can always start ...