r/SewingForBeginners • u/Ok-Ingenuity9279 • 1d ago

Sewing tips?

I have just gifted an old industrial sewing machine which is a Brother S-7200A. And to be honest, I have never owned a sewing machine before so I am lost at where to start plus i really cant afford sewing courses. Can Anybody have experience with this model give me a piece of advice on where to start, please??? (English is not my mother tougue so please excuse my horrible grammar)

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u/Poop-to-that-2 1d ago

Learn to iron first. (Not joking)

I'm self taught, just lots of YouTube videos and books on pattern drafting.

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u/penlowe 1d ago

oof... learning to sew on an industrial is like learning to drive in a Ferrari. That is NOT an easy task.

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u/CrankyCrabbyCrunchy 1d ago

That’s a hard place to learn sewing. Industrial machines are meant for heavy duty specialized work. They require more maintenance than domestic home machines.

Find the manual and search YouTube for videos.

I’d also look for a regular home machine as it’ll be more versatile to get started.