In this video, I walk you through the full process of maintaining your Singer Simple Sewing Machine and using it to sew a beautiful, handmade patchwork quilt—perfect as a beach blanket or a heartfelt gift!

First, I’ll show you how to properly clean and tension your sewing machine, including:

• Unplugging and safely disassembling key parts

• Removing the needle and presser foot

• Using a small brush to clear lint from the bobbin case and feed dogs

• Rethreading and adjusting tension to get perfect, even stitches

Once the machine is running smoothly, it’s time to dive into the fun part—making a patchwork quilt using scrap fabrics! I’ll share how I:

• Iron and cut 4x4 and 8x8 fabric squares depending on what scraps I had

• Lay out the pieces in a visually pleasing arrangement

• Sew rows together and combine them to form the full quilt top

• Layer the quilt top with batting and an upcycled sheet as backing

• Pin everything securely and sew around the edges

• Add optional finishing touches like binding and decorative top stitching

Whether you’re a beginner or looking for inspiration to use your fabric stash, this video is a great guide to both sewing machine maintenance and creating a simple, meaningful quilt. Plus, you’ll get a peek at the special beach blanket I made for my mom—a one-of-a-kind gift full of love and color.

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