I bought an off cut of net curtain to make a sparge bag. Decided it would be quickest to sew a cord round the edge using the wife's almost forgotten sewing machine. The result was three google searches :-
How to thread a sewing machine.
How to oil a sewing machine.
Sewing machine repair shops.
How to thread a sewing machine.
How to oil a sewing machine.
Sewing machine repair shops.