5 Things to Know About Thread

5 Things to Know About Thread

Thread weight affects everything from stitch quality to the finished look of your project. This quick guide breaks down what the numbers on your spool actually mean, which weights work best for quilting, embroidery, and hand stitching, and what to put in your bobbin.

June 30, 2026
winding your bobbin on your sewing machine

How to Wind Your Sewing Machine Bobbin

Winding a bobbin is one of the first skills every sewist needs to learn. Once you know the steps, it takes just a minute or two and sets you up for smooth, even stitching. Here's exactly how to do it.

June 29, 2026
Unthreading sewing machine

The Right Way to Unthread Your Sewing Machine

Hey, friends! Welcome to Learning with the Girlfriends, where we provide tutorials on learning how to sew and teach you all the basics of sewing for beginners, including unthreading your sewing...
July 17, 2024
How to Thread Your Sewing Machine

How to Thread Your Sewing Machine

You've just welcomed home your first sewing machine! Congratulations! You probably have lots of questions, but don't worry, the Girlfriends are here to help! Let's start our "Learn to Sew"...
July 01, 2024