sewing machine help needed - complete beginner - I give up

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I have just treated myself to a sewing machine :j
Spotted it in a charity shop for £30 it's a toyota classic, no idea if that is a good price but I am happy as the money went to a good cause and I have always wanted to learn how to use one.
Can anyone recommend any good websites/books for complete beginners and I mean a complete beginner
I have no idea where to start don't even know how to thread it. It did come with the original instructions but I suspect these would be written for someone who knows what they are doing!
Also any suggestions on the first (ie easiest) projects to try.
Thanks
Spotted it in a charity shop for £30 it's a toyota classic, no idea if that is a good price but I am happy as the money went to a good cause and I have always wanted to learn how to use one.
Can anyone recommend any good websites/books for complete beginners and I mean a complete beginner

Also any suggestions on the first (ie easiest) projects to try.
Thanks
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Next question is can anyone recommend what brands of threads are good to buy and where from? (told you I was a complete beginner
Can't wait to give it a try now. Any other tips that would help a beginner ie how do I sew straight, is it just practice?
I don't really do much sewing these days, but as I remember Sylko was always the premier brand - not sure if you can still get it though
This site may be of help http://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/p/learn-to-sew.html I've never used it myself, just one of the first I googled!
Dont be tempted to purchase cheap threads, they are poor quality, fray and break.
Try searching for your model machine there are also lots of user manuals online you may find one for your machine.
Also search for free patterns they are available for most things
Here is my latest make. Harry Hare, made from vintage cotton and then handpainted.
https://www.facebook.com/redthreadshed/photos/pcb.584258648385198/584257861718610/?type=1&theater
As for sewing straight, get some old material and practice, practice, practice. Keep your speed down until you get the feel for the sensitivity of the foot control. If you're really struggling, use striped material, or rule lines onto plain fabric to follow, or practise without thread "sewing" along the lines of writing paper.
You can use the width of the foot as a guide for sewing straight, or stick a strip of masking tape on the base plate to the right of the needle as a line guide.
Always use at least 2 layers of fabric for practice
Have fun!
If you have a craft / sewing/ knitting shop locally ask if any of their customers sew. It is often much easier when you start a craft to have someone to help you out.
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Many thanks
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I ca't get it to work
Everytime I use it the top thread reel becomes tangled and I have to re-thread, I am fairly sure I am threading it correctly. I can sew very slowly for about 5-10cm before it happens. The thread that comes up from the bobbin also becomes tangled.
I dont know if it is to do with the bobbin winding, it winds unevenly with more thread at the bottom than top in a cone shape, this is not just me it did this to the last owner as well as all the bobbins it comes with are like this.
I am not sure whether it is worth taking it to someone to look at? It will probably cost more than I paid for it and I don't know if I want to spend anymore on it.