How I Make Sewing Machine Wigs | Client Transformation
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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Finally secrets revealed! If i can learn to make these wigs, so can you. Let me know if you have any feedback or questions. You'll find my most commonly use items linked below.
MY PREFERRED SETTINGS:
From L to R my knobs are set at 4, 5, 2 and pattern is 3/16.
Or tension set at 4, width 5, and length 2
Bleach powder
L'Oreal Quick Blue Powder Bleach, 16 Ounce www.amazon.com...
Developer
Clairol Professional - Pure White Creame Developer 30 Volumer 16 Oz www.amazon.com...
Sewing Machine
Brother Sewing Machine, XM2701, Lightweight Sewing Machine with 27 Stitches www.amazon.com...
Wig Cap
(3 Pack) Qfitt Mesh Dome Style Wig Cap Extra Large #5021 www.amazon.com...
Needle and Thread
Wig Making Pins Needles Thread Set - 74 Pieces Wig T Pins, C Curved Hair Weave Needles, Black Thread and Silver Needle Threaders for DIY Wig, Blocking Knitting, Modeling and Crafts www.amazon.com...
Canvas Block/Wig head
GEX 20"-24" Cork Canvas Block Head Mannequin Head Wig Display Styling Head With Mount Hole 22" www.amazon.com...
Wig Tripod
GEX Heavy Duty Canvas Block Head Tripod Cosmetology Training Doll Head Stand Mannequin Manikin Head Tripod Wig Stand With Travel Bag (Rose Gold) www.amazon.com...
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Hair
US $51.61 55％ Off | Ossilee Lace Frontal Closure With Bundles Body Wave Human Hair Bundles With Closure Remy Bundles With Frontal Middle Ratio
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Garnier Fructis Serum
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GVP Wand
www.sallybeaut...
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That canvas head look like it’s been through some things 😭
And has! 😂
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Thanks to your video, I will no longer be making wigs by hand. The sewing machine made my work much much easier and quicker. I mean we flopped the first 2 times, but third time really was the charm. Thank you so much 👏🏾
Yaasss!
I bought a sewing machine this week and it comes today, I’m nervous but I got this!
Quick tip for the sewing mpachine for first time users. The pedal on the floor controls the speed of the needle, so if you're light footed. :) it will go slower and you'll have better control. Hope this helps
New subscriber I love how you show every detail mistake and all you did a good job👍❤
Thank you for this tutorial. I have had a wig sitting in a closet with a frontal sewn in for a year. 😂 I’ll be getting out the machine to finish it, dye it, and hopefully wear it this summer.
Yassss!
I love the way you speak. So clear and professional ♥️
Thank you!
You should order a open toe presser foot. It’s a game changer!! I use to miss a lot of spots when doubling the tracks until I ordered one.
You have this model sewing machine? Any link you can recommend? I would love that
Yes I started with this machine. www.amazon.com/DreamStitch-Appliqu%C3%A9-Presser-Babylock-718-7313W/dp/B07D7TMZ6Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=open+foot+presser&qid=1586048034&sprefix=open+foot&sr=8-3
This my first time watching UA-cam can’t wait to bye the sewing machine. So I can watch it and learn. Save me money. Thank god I come across you on UA-cam channel u are a god gifts keep it up sis how much u charge.
You are a very good teacher. Thank you for this video
Thank you!
Great video!
Thank you so much for watching!
Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing.
I made my first wig with this video, thank you soo much
I’m so happy it helped!
God bless you for this detailed tutorial.
Am happy I got this
I definitely want to get a sewing machine. Thanks for this
You definitely should try the one I have! It’s affordable and gets the job done
I really love this video very helpful
Thank you!
Beautiful!
Thank you !
Thank you for showing your mistakes, that's what kept me from trying. But this quarantine really has me trying to save money wherever I can. Quick question though, if you want to reuse the hair is it possible to do?
Thanks for watching! The hair can be reused, but each piece of thread will need to be cut which would be very time consuming and not worth it, IMO.
Also, by hand stitching the frontal, it’ll allow you to change the frontal out easier.
i knew you was lit when your own hair wasn't done! No shade, the best stylists stay booked n busy lol
I handmade a frontal once in 2008 2009, it was right then I said never again. I'd just buy it. 😂
nice one
Thank you for sharing this information. 🙏🏿😍👑👌🏿
This cuteeee!!! New subscriber 💞💞💞... can you teach me to make a wig on the sewing 🧵 machine
Thanks for subbing! I’d love to teach you. It honestly just took practice and I eventually got it. Do you know how to hand stitch a wig already?
I have the exact machine but I don’t know wish tension to start with
Hi, as mentioned in the video I had no idea how to sew with a machine (& still don’t) so I left the preset #s my sister put on there. My tension is set a 4 if that helps.
Thank you
Hello, you did so effortlessly!! I have the exact same machine.. so my question is i have concept of doubling the wefts & sewing on to the cap but my cap constantly is getting bunched in the middle.. am i not pulling the cap enough
Thank you for watching! I would say that is most likely what’s happening. Gotta be sure to hold it taught enough for the weft to be sewn as flat as possible but not so tight it gathers more cap - hope that makes sense.
You might also want to try a ball point needle for knits.
Thank you this video was super informative. I have the same sewing machine, would you mind sharing what settings you have for the thread pattern ?
From L to R my knobs are set at 4, 5, 2 and pattern is 3/16.
Or tension set at 4, width 5, and length 2.
Thanks for watching
@@otesha09 Thank you sooo much for sharing !! highly appreciated !
Thank youuu for this !🤍🤍🤍
Hey great video, but i have a question, when you said you double the weft, is it for example a 24" you join both ends together then stitch?
Yes ma’am you got it
Thank you for sharing, I’ve been practicing on paper but the thread keeps getting jammed what could I be doing wrong?
You should mention your using the sleeve arm so folks know to no just use it flat table format. The sleeve arm gives more flexibility in tight spaces.
I’m not even aware of what that is but thanks for the information! Please tell us more. I’m a beginner that just picked up wig making
@@otesha09 actually... you're using the sleeve arm....the flat table is the part that attaches to the machine. People think it just for extra sewing space if they don't sew much. The sleeve arm literally is the size of a sleeve. If making a large project...it becomes annoying without the extra room.
I see! Thanks for sharing with us
@@otesha09 I just made a video of what that is cuz that and the walking foot has come up a few times so ya....that's uploading now.
I will check it out!
Am so happy I found your video can I ask what’s the number you set your at? Like the numbers at the top of the machine?
Thanks for watching!
from L to R my knobs are set at 4, 5, 2 and pattern is 3/16.
Or tension set at 4, width 5, and length 2.
Leave the wave pattern. It's pretty.
Thank you for this. So I should never pull the bundles right ? I’m gonna make the wig next week ,bundles coming in soon
What thread should I use too btw?
If you’re referring to keeping the bundles “taut” yes, it’s a small amount of tension you should have but don’t try to overstretch the wig cap cause it’ll shrink it. And I just use regular sewing machine thread from Walmart.
@@otesha09 okay thank you! & for the actual sewing machine being used can I use polyester thread ? And im going to start making custom wigs do u recommend I get a 21,22 & 23 wig head ?
Yes, I use regular polyester thread too and I’m not sure what size I’d recommend because it depends on if your head is big or small or if you’ll be making them for other people. I’d say measure your head first (average size is around 22” and go from there)
Hey💛 so do you use different size heads (21”, 22”,23”) since the circumference of your customers head size varies. If not what size head to you use? Sorry if this question sounds confusing. I didn’t know how to word it🥴
Yes I do. I have a 22” and 23.5” canvas block. For anything smaller I’d have to resize my wig cap.
@@otesha09 hey girl? How do you resize a cap ?
@@emerentia7152 I think she means buy a larger cap
I’ve been riding around with my sewing machine in my trunk bc I’m nervous about getting started but since we have the same starter machine, you’ve given me hope. Question? What kind of needle do you use to make your wigs (sewing machine) a denim needle?
Hello, I believe you can do it! Just have to get started, the needles that came with machine when I bought it is what I used. After breaking all of them lol I purchased some off of Amazon. I will post the link to them in the next comment and they’ve worked with no problem!
Sewing Machine Needles, 50 Count,... www.amazon.com/dp/B088NVFFY1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
OriginallyMe thank you so much!!
Do you use a different needle? I have a issue with my needle breaking...
No, I use the needle that comes with the machine. When my needle was breaking it was because I had too much bunched under the needle (whether it be too much weft or fabric from the cap) hope that helps
I would like a wig that is not very full and be 10 inches long. Would spacing wefts apart achieve this?
Thank u for this video. I have the same sewing machine can u tell me what length width & tension u have the machine on?
From L to R my knobs are set at 4, 5, 2 and pattern is 3/16.
Or tension set at 4, width 5, and length 2.
@@otesha09 Thank youuuuu so much.
Very informative and precise. Did you use all double tracks up to the frontal?
Yes I do!
@@otesha09 thank you for replying really appreciated and you are very talented 👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you and thank you for watching!
@@otesha09
I've just finished making one after watching ur tutorial however this is the 2nd wig I've ever made and the first one I did by hand but.... It came out way too big! This one is a lot better done on the sewing machine and it's still a little too big. Really don't know what I'm doing wrong 🙄 I used the zig zag stich followed everything u did but still a bit big.. Any suggestions?
Have you sized your cap prior to making the wig? It may be too big to begin with and you might consider sewing some of the cap together to size down.
Are you sewing strait or with zigzag? Looking at the needle, it looks zigzag.
So beautiful pls wat d name of ur sewing machine and wear can i purchase it thks and stay save
Thank you, it’s the brother xm2701 purchased off Amazon. Link in the description box! 😘
What settings do you put the stitching on because I have the same sewing machine? I put my settings on z and the number 2..
MY PREFERRED SETTINGS:
From L to R my knobs are set at 4, 5, 2 and pattern is 3/16.
Or tension set at 4, width 5, and length 2
How do you prevent the sewing machine from jaming ? I have the same one as you and the machine keeps eating the thread and wig cap
What are your machine settings? I have the width set at 5 to ensure the stitches are far apart and you just have to keep the weft/wig cap moving through the pressor foot to keep it from getting stuck. I’d also pay attention to the wig cap you’re using. It could very well be getting stuck to the surface of your machine
A lot of people practice with typing paper instead of scrap fabrics.
I really enjoy making wigs on a machine but they always end up too big. How do I stop that from happening?
Not sure what the exact reason for that is but if it’s too big, have you tried sewing more of the cap together to shrink it?
this was so informative, thank you! My only problem is I can never seem to fit all 3 bundles into my wig. Are you able to fit 3 full bundles in?
For the most part I can. I occasionally need to add a few in by hand stitching them in and it’s also why it’s important to double your wefts. You may also triple and quadruple your wefts to maximize how many bundles you can fit into your unit.
OriginallyMe ohhh that makes so much sense thank you so much ❤️
So your sewing the hair to the cap on a zig zag setting?
Yes, exactly
Hi what are the items used to bleach your knots? Do you use a special shampoo and conditioner? #firsttimer #tryingthisout
I just linked my bleaching items in the description box. In the video I use salon care developer but linked will be another developer I use frequently. Shampoo is shimmer lights or any other purple based product used for toning.
I hope this isn’t a stupid question but.. what type of thread are you using? I’m using the typical beauty supply thread and my sewing machine keeps jamming
Hey oh no it’s definitely not a stupid question, I am using regular sewing thread. I picked up a black colored one from Walmart.
Do you think someone making a wig for the first time can start with the sewing machine method?
I think you need some knowledge about making a wig by hand stitching (especially for sewing on the frontal) but I don’t see why this can’t be beginner friendly. I personally don’t feel like it’s perfect but I’ll keep practicing until it is!
Thanks new sub here! How much is the sewing machine?Any advice for starters please?
Hi ! Thanks for subbing. The sewing machine is linked in the description box and it was less than $100 when I purchased it but not sure how much it costs now.
And my best advice is to just start practicing because it’s not a lot that I could tell you other than to just whip out your machine and start using it
@@otesha09 Thank you
New Subscriber ! Is there a a certain sewing machine you have to use ?
Hi! Yes, I’ve linked the machine in the description box for the one I use! It’s a great starter machine.
What numbers did you have your sewing machine on ? I got the exact same one
from L to R my knobs are set at 4, 5, 2 and pattern is 3/16.
Or tension set at 4, width 5, and length 2.
Can you share the setting for the zigzag? mine sometimes to wide and doesnt catch all the hair
Thanks for watching!
from L to R my knobs are set at 4, 5, 2 and pattern is 3/16. Hope this helps
OriginallyMe yes!! You’re a life saver I have this exact machine!!! I’ll try it out
No problem!
What is the stitch length setting?
2
Is it normal that when laying my frontal that the frontal are not even ?
Im so confused.
Must it be even at both sides ?
Do you mean like when you are applying the wig? Or before you sew it on the cap?
What’s a silicone mix
It’s a silicone based conditioner. You can purchase online or any beauty supply store. I highly recommend it for your extensions/wigs
@@otesha09 oh ok I will try that thank you
No info on the settings you used on the machine
It’s in the description box and on a few comments love
Hey I have the same machine. What settings did you use?
Hi, from L to R my knobs are set at 4, 5, 2 and pattern is 3/16.
Or tension set at 4, width 5, and length 2.
So when sewing 🧵 a wig do you need different thread ?
I normally use regular sewing thread
I have this exact sewing machine . Which thread are you using ? And what settings is your machine on ?
I use $1 thread from Walmart in black. I’ve tried using Nylon hair thread but it rips too often with my machine. From L to R my knobs are set at 4, 5, 2. And my pattern is 3/16
Hope this helps
OriginallyMe yes thank u for responding 💞
I wanted to know the same thing 👍🏽
What type of silicone mix are you using?
The original version
hi i recently bought a sewing but when I start sewing the double wefts to my wig cap, it always lumpy, and i don't even stretch the cap, what the best solution to this?
It sounds like you need to hold your cap and weft more taut when allowing it to run through the machine. Once you start to sew the weft/cap should start to flow kinda seamlessly. Are you getting a lot of jams?
@@otesha09 hi, I get a lot of jams. It's like the tracks won't run smoothly
Are you holding the weft straight? Maybe you should try an open foot pressor for your sewing machine. I’ll link one here
DREAMSTITCH Snap On Open Toe Foot Appliqué Presser Foot for Brother,Singer,Babylock,Elna,Kenmore Sewing Machine #40080962,718-7313W www.amazon.com/dp/B07D7TMZ6Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3EAF30FFBHSE89502FT8
@@otesha09 Thank you, I fixed it. I didn't thread the bobbin correctly.
Does anybody know where I can buy the right Sewing Machine?
Amazon
you can buy the singer machine or brother's sewing machine.
Hey, I linked my exact sewing machine in the description box below the video!
Does it matter which machine I use?
No, you’d just need to figure out the settings for your specific machine. Otherwise it’s the same technique.
Hey, sister!
Haayyy!
How much do u charge to make a wig...?
When I was making wigs. It depended on the type of wig requested and how much work required to construct it