Man, it's so nice to finally find a channel where someone takes newbies through the basics... another note, I enjoy having a male present this... makes me realize I'm not the only dude wanting to learn to sew.. lol

I am 64 year old farmer who I would have expected that this be the last tutorial that I would think of watching. Barbed wire rips the heck out of clothes. I operate a lot of machines but not one of these. Thanks for teaching in a way that all should model from, non intimidating and clarity off the charts. Keep Inspiring.

My 10-yr-old daughter and I are indebted to you for this wonderfully clear video. We bought this exact model last week and were so frustrated by the "instructions" as we could not even thread it. But after watching this, we were both so excited to try again, and it worked! She is so proud of making her first pillow! Thank you for the inspiration and the much-needed help. We will be watching all of your tutorials.

My aunt showed me how to sew when I was 10, I'm now 43. I was able to repair a seam on a duvet cover with your video. Not going to win prizes for sewing straight, but that duvet cover will be good for a while longer and I didn't have to buy a new one. Yay for me!

Watching a sewing video from a mountain looking man, when I don’t even own a sewing machine. What day of quarantine is it??? 👀

This video is perfect. Quick, concise, informative. Good angles, lighting, and audio. Thank you, I appreciate this, it helped me get started

I'm so grateful for this! I'm a woman in my 30s who has suddenly just decided to learn to sew...and I don't think I would have figured out my new sewing machine without this video.

This is 1000% the best "introduction to sewing machines" video. I appreciate your way of breaking it down so simply and succinctly. Honestly the machines seem intimidating, but you made it less so. Blessed be.

Covid Isolation - Yesterday I was making ammunition - today I'm learning how to sew. We should do this every year

This is the best beginner’s video I’ve found and I genuinely appreciate it

I'm a beginner seamstress learning to make costumes and am so clueless with sewing. Looks like we have the exact same model too so I know I can rely on your tutorial for my new journey with sewing. I just hope I dont prick myself to death making mistakes XD thanks again for the instruction

Hey man, I hope you see this. I got my new sewing machine a couple of days ago. I’m a young 22 year old who’s aspiring to get into textiles. As someone who has autism and struggles to follow instructions or understand mechanics, you’ve made this SO easy for me to understand and complete. You are very easy to listen to and make enjoyable content. I was fricken infuriated by some other the other videos but man I’m glad I found you. Please keep doing what you’re doing as it helps young guys like me who have trouble learning/learning difficulties. Edit : I just wanted to express the rage I had at some other videos because I couldn’t understand their instructions or I should say they didn’t articulate them as well as I needed them to. The sense of relief man watching this. Seriously, you don’t know how much you can help people! You’re saving people like me a lot of stress and pain and you’re amazing for it. Thank you brother. Much love from the UK

Do heros wear capes ?? Well this one make his own 😂 Thanks man for the video 👍

Your video here has taken a lot of the mystery out sewing. And you've answered the question I've had for the last fifty years--how do sewing machines sew?--with the animation insert @1:19. Thank you. Your entire presentation was concise and cogent. I have subscribed.

I appreciate that you used a basic machine! I just bought an older model sewing machine and this was the most helpful video. Thank you so much!!

I just want to thank you. I'm new to sewing and was so daunted by how complicated it all seems. I've watched videos, but it wasn't until finding you that I finally feel I can actually do it. You make it all seem so manageable and so doable. Thank you!!

My mother was a seamstress and I often wondered how a sewing machine worked as I wasn’t interested back then, silly me.. You have shown me exactly how and I sincerely thank you. I don’t have one I just wanted to know cause I am a mechanic who likes to know how things work.

Truly Excellent. Appreciate the pace, info, speed of speech, intelligence level, no crappy music. 10/10

Great video, thanks. I’ve had this so machine in the garage for 10 years and today I decided to get it out and learn how to use it.

I’ve watched numerous beginner sewing machine videos...why is yours the best? Pretty cool! Easy to follow, your not muttling it up with non essential info, just straight forward. Perfect!!!

20 years after my last sewing project, I forgot a bunch of the finer points. This was perfect as a refresher with no nonsense.

I just found your channel and I've never seen a cool guy sewing clothes, it makes me happy

Love the practical, efficient, and descriptive way you walked through everything. It really helped since I'm at the very beginning of my learning journey. Thank you!

This video is super convenient especially considering I just bought this exact sewing machine before finding this video and have never used one in my life. Can't wait to get into it.

Thank you! I’ve owned a sewing machine for years but haven’t actually used one since Home Ec - 20 years ago. I’m at home with nothing but time and your concise lesson was just what I needed to make masks for essential workers in my community.

I bought this exact model because of watching this video. Thank you for breaking this down step by step. I had to rewind a few times to see a few steps but it was still laid out very well. I don't feel nearly as intimated after watching this awesome tutorial. Thank you!

Got my first sewing machine today after not having used one since home ec. in grade 7, but I need to repair a lot of things. My mom never taught me to sew even though she was a seamstress. I like your presentation style and how clear it was. I'm looking forward to watching your other videos.

WOW... My mom sewed for decades, tried to teach me since my teens, (didn't work out, a.d.d. or something). I can thread the needle and load a bobbin and do simple stitching. Long story shortened... I've always wondered how the stitch was formed b/w needle and bobbin and your inset illus. finally answered that!!! I am now 49 years old and my brain feels a little more at peace today. Thank you!! New sub just on that alone.

And this is how you get a new subscriber. Perfect video

Thank you. I watched half a dozen "tutorial" videos before finally stumbling upon your video. I wish I found this video first. Zooms in when and where needed and explains everything perfectly!

Thank you so much! I just bought a Singer Beginner for my daughter & I to practice on. I've been having trouble with threading the bobbin. Your video makes so much more sense than the instructions that came with the sewing machine. Hope to get our machine up and running tomorrow!

Thanks for all your videos, they have been a life saver. I am a middle school engineering and several of my students have been wanting to make custom pieces for cosplay. Using your videos has helped me learn how to sew thus helping them.

Bro thanks! Like many dudes we think this isn’t in our wheelhouse or let “the women do it”. This is exactly what I need to repair or rework some of my Police and a Military gear. Hot glue and Velcro can only take me so far 😆

Hi Tock Custom. I've had a sewing machine my late mother gifted to me over 12 years ago and I've never used it because I don't know how to sew on a sewing machine. It's been sitting in it's case all these years and I refuse to get rid of it because I do want to learn. Your video came up randomly and I quickly clicked on it. It was very precise. I think the one my mother gifted me was a singer but I will have to take it out and see. That machine is VERY HEAVY so I don't mess with it lol. New subscriber and I will be following. Thank you and I will be binge watching your videos to catch up :-)

SUPER helpful!! Thank you for actually getting down into the nitty gritty of how it works. It always helps me to know the “why” behind the steps and I know this will only set an awesome foundation for my sewing journey. Thank you!!

Mr Tock! I really love your video for two things. That you mentioned that you can pull the thread through the eye of the needle manually and the automatic threader. I struggled with the automatic threading method for more than a whole day untill I saw your video. Tried many others before. Thanks so much! ❤️❤️❤️

I’m a 61-year-old woman and I’ve never song before in my life. My mom used to sell and make clothes for us when we were little sometimes. I used to watch her and thought it looked fun, but I never sewed anything before. I thought I’d take it up as a hobby. I must say you are an excellent instructor. You’re clear concise to the point. You explain clearly and go over once again more challenging aspects. I’m going to be a new subscriber cheer channel. I think your excellent!

Wow Ive just learned to use a sewing machine from a real hippie...How cool is that

I've had my sewing machine for well over a year and have struggled with learning how to use it since. This is the first of at least 15 videos I've watched that actually made sense to me! I seriously can't explain how excited I am. lol Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!! I bought my Singer about 10 years ago and have not been able to sew anything!!! I recently got into miniatures and decided to pull it out again! Your tutorial is simple and straight to the point! I was able to make my curtains and bedding for my miniature house!!! Thanks so much!!!

Literally the best beginner video I found until now. Absolutely fantastic! 🧡

DUDE!!!!! ....YOU'RE *THE BEST* I've seen so far...... You are engaging, clear explanations and animations, samples, your voice is comfortable to hear (not high pitch), and easy on the eyes 👀 😁..... ....THANK YOU!!!!

We are using this machine in my 7th grade sewing class. It is great to have someone that the students can relate to teaching them how to use it. They love Tock Custom. Thanks!

Thank you Tock. I have my late mothers sewing machine which hasn't been used for more than 30 years. But today its getting an outing - and now I have some idea of where to start. Christine.

I am very thankful! I've watched many tutorials none of them had the good easy and simple explaining as you do, i thought it's complicated dealing with sewing machine but your video changed the whole idea! you really did a good job thank you again 😭😻!!

Thank you SO much for this video and more to come. I put away my machine years ago out of frustration having problems I wouldn’t have had had I viewed this video. I’m excited to learn more. I have a Viking since 1980 and also have a straight stitch very old Singer both unused for years so I’m going to give myself a test with your video at hand!!! Thank you again!!!

Picked up a Kenmore from a antique store. It seems all in good shape, never wanted to learn how to sew until my grandmother passed. She was our family sewer. There's so much I couldve learned. This video was an excellent with no frills. Thank you! Sewing seems to be an easy to learn/hard to master skill.

This is why I watch different videos. You pointed out, or did, things differently than I've previously seen. Thank you.

This is the best sewing tutorial I have ever seen! Straight forward & well explained 😊 You have saved my project & sanity. Thank you!

Thank you so much. I just ordered a machine - I've always wanted to learn, and you are a great teacher. I'll be watching all of your videos. thanks a million.

oh god! it is the first time that I know a man who guide to sewing..it is amazing in my country. a new friend from Viet Nam!

This is the first sewing video that I watch that makes so much sense and so easy to follow, no nonsense no bunch of chatter,Great video thank you much

This is the only video that explained everything so I could understand. Thank you!

Thank you from Belgium, never used a sewing machine in my life, and now I made already 8 masks, 20 more to go.

i was always fascinated with sewing machines. they are like an industrial process on a small scale. love the video

Best video I found online. , first time using a machine ever which I found in the loft of our house from previous people. Watched about 3 hours of videos and sort of got the idea but little things wasn’t correct until this video, done my first stitch of about a foot in length straight away. Thank you

You are such a breath of fresh air watching you sew and teaching others. I'm a grandma and haven't sewn in 30 years; however, I just bought a simple machine and I am going to do a lot of practicing before I go full force, so to speak. I have also been telling my (male) baristas at the local Starbuck's about how you sew and teach with your videos. Anyway, thanks for the tutorials and keep adding them, please.

Wow. By the time I'm even done with prepping the machine, I'm expecting a sweater to come out of that

I really appreciate the clarity of every bit of this. I was having so much trouble getting my daughter's sewing machine to catch the bobbin thread. I seriously thought something was off with the timing. Something about following the clear step-through of this video, though, just worked. No catch problems at all. Stitched and stitched and stitched. Thanks!

I had soo much anxiety stopping me from using my sewing machine but I think I gonna try tomorrow. Your voice puts me at ease, plus this was so straightforward. Thank you! I truly appreciate it

This was a very simple and clean video. I actually learned how to thread the machine . Now just to get it. I feel way more confident trying to learn to use a sewing machine

Omg IM so thankful i found this! I got a sewing machine when i was 16, used it once or twice but couldn’t figure it out, I’m 32 time to dig that thing out now that i have time!!! Excited!!!

I snagged my mom's ancient sewing machine because the pandemic/adhd has me learning a new hobby. This video is still relevant today and such a great starting point. New subscriber on board!

Thanks mate, I did sewing at high school about 30yrs ago ,I'm going to sew my curtains for my caravan & needed to refresh my sewing machine setup this video was very helpful cheers

Absolute best tutorial I have ever seen! I have been trying to learn for years! And now I’m more confident in beginning my sewing journey thanks to you!! I am absolutely grateful for this Thank You!

I'm new to sewing, mostly for damage repair, and ive learned so much in a short time from your videos. My mother spent her adult life in front of a sewing machine and this brings so many memories for me. Thanks a bunch. I made my first straight stitch today and I felt like I just won the game !

I'm a beginner and only need to sew to make small things (hems for pants, etc.). This was REALLY helpful. I had to sew a seem on some pajamas a few weeks back and it took me forever to thread the needle--I had no idea an automatic needle threader was a thing! Now I have to go back and check it out! Thank you!

Excellent video. I bought this exact machine yesterday and am in the process of learning how to use it. thank you for your thorough explanation !!!!

Brand new to this,old retired guy,sick of asking others to do some sewing repairs and things for me.Got a newbasic machine with high hopes.Well presented video,good camera shots,well explained.Thanks for posting,new sub.

One of the best How To videos I've seen. Right to the point and visually crystal clear.

I've repaired a few machines and got a bit interested in making "something" Have now watched a couple of your videos and will watch more. My wife doesn't sew but, has some friends I've been able to bounce questions off of. Those like most women doing sewing videos, "assume" that the viewer knows the terminology and some of the process. Your pocket video immediately solved a problem in pattern directions for me. Then went to buttons. I'll be continuing but, wanted to THANK you for your clarity of directions in a way that even this ol' guy could understand. Beginner at 76...lol

I recently bought a Singer Heavy duty machine at walmart since I'm interested in making purses and wallets as well. I've bought plenty of fabrics for shirts and a playsuit. And handbags. This is actually a really good tutorial because you are more thorough than most ppl. So it's really cool. I'm excited to get started.

I just ordered a sewing machine, fabric, and stuff. Going to have loads of fun making home made aprons for the kids for our new work shop setup. Great video, thanks!

Love that you went at beginners pace. Thank you

I absolutely love this video you state some pretty obvious things but I think that’s what makes a great teacher is knowing when to point out things that might be obvious to you but not to other people. Great video thank you so much.

I just realized how freaking awesome sewing machines are found a new hobby thanks

I just bought my first sewing machine a used old Singer Electronic. Thanks for this video. Who else here has purchased their first in 2019?

Truly excellent tutorial. Clear, concise, too the point, excellent close up angles especially when I needed to thread the needle. Never used a machine until today and decided to use this lockdown to learn a new skill. Well done Tock❤️

I needed a foolproof beginner to sewing video so I can start using a sewing machine. I made a blanket years ago but it was horrible looking but everyone wanted to use it because I doubled the bunting and it was warm as you could get. Now I can start really learning so I can teach my adult daughter so she can sew as well. Thank you Sir for your channel

The best basic instruction with great photos and pictures. Thanks for not “side stepping” the bobbin shuttle explanation.

And this is why I love KZfaq. I'm 60 y.o. never sewed before, inherited a sewing machine, which has sat in the garage for 2 years. after watching this, I'm getting it out and putting it to work. Thank you for making it look easy 😏

Hee hee! You SAY "simple" but it's astoundingly intricate. Thanks so much for this! You didn't muck around.

I have always done it by hand as I never learned to use a machine. This video was done so well and explained so simply I'm pretty sure I could grasp it and switch over to using one. Thank you so much.

I’m so glad I found a video to teach me about sewing with this type of machine, I have so many things I would love to make and it all starts with a sewing machine

Wrong. The first thing you need to do after you unbox this is get out a ton of stickers and attack your machine THEN plug in the pedal etc. etc. lol! Thanks Tock. I was a chicken before I watched this video but now I am transformed into a sewing whiz...well almost. :-D

Totally would have tried to wind the bobbin by hand like some kind of sucker. Thanks for being thorough. Great video

wow love this tutorial! I just got my sewing machine and as a beginner, its really hard to start from the basic. Your video helps me a lot ❤️

Fantastic tutorial. I can tear down a Catt 3108, replace a high pressure injector line at sea on a Perkins 6354... But I could not for the life of me figure out our Singer basic machine. Thanks to Tock Custom I am repairing socks, shirts and other items, giving them a longer life. And saving us from buying new cloths when we don't need to. Really appreciate the work that went into this video!

Thank you for your instructions. It took away the fear of trying to operate a sewing machine!!!

Simple and clear instructions. Not overwhelming at all. This us awesome for beginners. Thank you! 👌

Thank you for this. Got my first machine today and already watched 3 other videos. Yours walked me through everything I needed to get some stitches in. Awesome vid!

Thank you so much for this amazing video. I followed all the steps and it worked. I am new in sewing and I got myself a Singer machine M1000 just to begin with and it's being great so far.

I love this guy ❤️ and this is my first time watching! Explanation is clear and easy to understand. I would take his sewing class in real life.

Thank you so much,I have this machine lost the CD that came with it, I will be following you for more.👍👍👍👍👍

Thanks for catering to beginners! Just got this exact model and opened it today. Gonna start practicing

Like many others right now, I am trying to teach myself how to sew. This is hands down the best starter tutorial I’ve come across. Thank you!

So tempted to start making clothes. Keep these videos coming 👍

thank you. i was ready to return this machine. singer's video on threading didn't help at all. nor their instruction manuel. but your video was great.

Thank you SO much ! I had bought a vintage singer but had no clue how to even set it up ! I decided to buy this exact model bc you are so clear and basic about every step ! You are teaching me to sew ! I went straight to Joann and ordered this machine !

After commandeering my MIL’s machine because she can’t use it anymore, I started looking for videos on how to use it... that said: Thank you! This is the video that got me through figuring out how to even thread the dang thing. I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos and learning how to be a bit more crafty. Thank you!!!!