Practice sewing straight lines

In this lesson, I’ll teach you how to sew straight lines with intention and control — by learning how to work with your machine.

We’ll talk about  your machine settings, and how the foot pedal, your hands, and the feed dogs each play a different role. I’ll also share a simple driving analogy that helps everything click, so sewing starts to feel logical rather than tense or awkward.

As you practise the exercises in this lesson, you’ll begin to move from uncertainty to ease. Instead of watching the needle and worrying about every stitch, you’ll learn how to look ahead, guide the fabric calmly, and make small adjustments without panic. These simple exercises build muscle memory and visual awareness — the foundations of good sewing.

By the end of this lesson, straight lines will feel less like a test and more like a skill you can practise and improve with confidence.