The Hoboken Cafe 

my concern is that I dont know how to use a sewing machine. Like, put the thread in and stuff. I don't want to make anything too fancy -- just cool lookin curtains and pillow shams and couch covers and stuff, and decorate my storebought clothes funky, make the occasional halloween costume, bathing suit cover up, etc.

I also dont know what kind of sewing machine is good to buy. Suggestions, anyone?