If you've been wanting to learn how to sew but don't know how to use a sewing machine yet, you need to check out Starting to Sew, a free self-paced online class for beginners. Starting to Sew is made up of 12 step by step tutorials that begin with selecting a sewing machine. Additional beginner sewing tutorials include how to thread your machine, basic stitches, and even setting up a sewing space.