Sewing is fun :) I recently pulled out my Janome serger again. Serged the raw edges of an apron I made for my granddaughter and made matching rolled hem napkins. Super easy!
Thank you! Your videos have helped me so much! Beginner to sewing (very) and have already learned so much! Am a visual learner and your videos are much better for me than reading a booklet. Just finished making my first real project, a sewing machine cover (thanks to your video) and it came out great! You also come across as very friendly and wanting to help :) Look forward to more of your sewing tutorials.
I just discovered your videos here on UA-cam. I love your tutorials. You explain everything step by step, with a pace that can allow everyone to follow along. Thanks so much for these great tutorials. I'm sort of a "Jack of all trades" so, I love that you have an array of different projects to choose from.
love watching your videos again.... great to see the progress you have made from then to now! Always learn something new from you! Keep up the great work! Love it!
@greatdanechick2 No problem. It just takes a little getting used to. I'm sure you'll pick it up just fine once you play around with it. Jean seams are generally not french seams because they would be way too bulky. Most jeans I've seen are serged on the inside. Happy sewing!
I use my walking foot a lot on my machine.. The sergers have the cut away option but you can turn it off by sliding one of the settings that hides the blade.
Awesome! Once again youtube posters come to the rescue. I have a dance performance in two weeks and seriously need some costuming, so I'm trying to see if I can sew some stuff of my own (I only have hand sewing experience, but we have a machine in the house)... wish me luck! And thank you!
Most sewing machines have a guide on the metal throat plate... check closely on yours. There are also different vinyl cling rulers and guides youc an buy and put on your machine, too. :o)
@hisboo911 No. That shouldn't ruin your machine. I have never done it with twin needles but if it gets the job done like you said.. then I say go for it!
I have a few different machines. In this video I believe I was using an older Kenmore from the 80s. I currently use a few different Brother models, Kenmore and Janome machines. :o)
Thanks for posting this. It helps when your hand sewing. If you were making an item such as a bag do you do one french seam then go onto the next edge?
sad part as a beginner i have never felt soo intimidated to sew. i have the machine here and materials but i have not yet sewed a thing... yet im busy ordering patterns and learning from people like u guys everyday . im sooo inspired by every one but when am i going to get over the fear of starting really plzzz lord help. am i the only one?
Very good tutorial, thanks! Quick question though, do you have to sew back onto the seam (to keep it from coming apart) on the first seam with the wrong sides together or does it not matter?
This video was so awesome!! Now I know my options until I can afford a serger. I am still a novice sewer do you have any pointers for invisible stitching on a fully inclosed product? I am currently designing organic cloth diapers and I have been struggling with making a decent invisible stitch.
Great video! Do you have a playlist of serger tutorials? I know I could learn it fast with you. I still have not turned mine on yet...feeling uninformed even after reading the manual) Will you help me? E.
Can you do a video on serging things that are round? I'm planning to do a project for a non-profit that involves making reusable sanitary napkins and I have a serger and want to use it for the project, but I've only used it (so far) for seams/straight things. I'm sure it's simple, but I don't know how to do it. Thanks!
Thanks. What do you mean by "invisible stitching?" Watch my video on How to Make Cloth Wipes so you see the two different methods I use and they can be done this way for cloth diapers as well. Hope that helps.
I think it would have been slightly easier to follow if you had used a patterned fabric so I could keep track of right sides vs. wrong sides as you were sewing, but otherwise it was very helpful - thanks!
If you use the french seam option, don't you have to double the seam allowance stated on a pattern instructions? Because it's basically folded over twice instead of just once? If anyone has any advice on that, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. :)
HollyL44 A french seam is always sewn with the first line of stitching a quarter of an inch, 2/8ths with wrong sides together. Then press and turn ,press again, then sew again with 3/8ths, which makes a 5/8ths seam allowance in total. Hope that helps. Marie
i really don't like your baby crying, while your sewing, i had 5 kids, sewed, but always checked my kids ,if they're crying, sorry, don't think its right
so THAT is how they did it! I got a shirt I wanted to take in, but the sides had this seam, and I didn't know what to do with it! THANK you Vanessa!
Sewing is fun :) I recently pulled out my Janome serger again. Serged the raw edges of an apron I made for my granddaughter and made matching rolled hem napkins. Super easy!
Thank you! Your videos have helped me so much! Beginner to sewing (very) and have already learned so much! Am a visual learner and your videos are much better for me than reading a booklet. Just finished making my first real project, a sewing machine cover (thanks to your video) and it came out great! You also come across as very friendly and wanting to help :) Look forward to more of your sewing tutorials.
I just discovered your videos here on UA-cam. I love your tutorials. You explain everything step by step, with a pace that can allow everyone to follow along. Thanks so much for these great tutorials. I'm sort of a "Jack of all trades" so, I love that you have an array of different projects to choose from.
Your tutorials are always clear and to the point..the best around..best wishes Bill
i enjoyed your video. the way you spoke and taught was perfectly understood. I thank u for this as a good lesson is hard to come by
Great tutorial!! You made it look like no big deal. I'm less nervous to try it out. Thank you so much!!
@WorldisArt Good luck! I'm so glad you aren't afraid of anything. Go for it!
wow love ur channel...easy instruction and straight to the point. Thanks so much for taking the time and making these videos.
Thank you. You're very good at explaining all this stuff.
Anytime I need help with a sewing project I always find it with you:-)
Thank you for being so awesome!
love watching your videos again.... great to see the progress you have made from then to now! Always learn something new from you! Keep up the great work! Love it!
@hs3nne No problem. Thank you for stopping by! Glad you enjoy my tutes. :o)
You are a good instructor, I did not hear many um/and. :) so I was able to focus. Thanks.
Very good! Even if you don't speak the language you can follows the video!!
Thank you, you are so easy to understand!
THANK YOU SO MUCH YOUR CLASSES ARE AWESOME
THANK YOU!!!
That ruler is built into the serger... and yes, you are right.. it's for guiding your fabric depending on the seam allowance you want.
@cinzinga haha.. that's great! Thank you! I'm glad to help.
Your video is very well done -- thanks for posting it.
This is EXACTLY what I needed to know. Thank you so much!
Love your tutorial!
@walk4trot2canter3 No problem! Yes, I definitely serge the edges of terry cloth because it frays soooo much! Have fun!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS SUPER HELPFUL VIDEO! : ))
Always wanted to learn this Thanks!
@greatdanechick2 No problem. It just takes a little getting used to. I'm sure you'll pick it up just fine once you play around with it. Jean seams are generally not french seams because they would be way too bulky. Most jeans I've seen are serged on the inside. Happy sewing!
thank you... so very well explained
I use my walking foot a lot on my machine.. The sergers have the cut away option but you can turn it off by sliding one of the settings that hides the blade.
was considering a serger, but since I'm so used to french seaming, may as well save a pretty penny.
@mayagayam No problem! Glad I could help you with that mystery!
Thank you for this video! great!!
Thank you, it explains well!
Awesome! Once again youtube posters come to the rescue. I have a dance performance in two weeks and seriously need some costuming, so I'm trying to see if I can sew some stuff of my own (I only have hand sewing experience, but we have a machine in the house)... wish me luck! And thank you!
@aujosh Glad you liked! :o)
seriously amazing ...thanks alot :)
thank you that will def hold me until i get my serger
No problem. Glad to help! Check out my other videos.. I have over 100 posted and the more recent ones are better in quality. :o)
i luv ur tutorials,more please
:-)
thank you soooo much. i think i can sew now. will let u know how it come out.
Most sewing machines have a guide on the metal throat plate... check closely on yours. There are also different vinyl cling rulers and guides youc an buy and put on your machine, too. :o)
@Lovelyforlife1 No prob. It is a very handy little technique. :o)
fantastic. u the best.....
@amomschoice If you mean on the sides, then yes.. you would do one seam at a time.
@sauceykat Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy them. :o)
Thanks, this helped a lot. :)
@hisboo911 No. That shouldn't ruin your machine. I have never done it with twin needles but if it gets the job done like you said.. then I say go for it!
I have a few different machines. In this video I believe I was using an older Kenmore from the 80s. I currently use a few different Brother models, Kenmore and Janome machines. :o)
@eshmawi Thanks! Glad you think so.
Thanks for posting this. It helps when your hand sewing. If you were making an item such as a bag do you do one french seam then go onto the next edge?
sad part as a beginner i have never felt soo intimidated to sew. i have the machine here and materials but i have not yet sewed a thing... yet im busy ordering patterns and learning from people like u guys everyday . im sooo inspired by every one but when am i going to get over the fear of starting really plzzz lord help. am i the only one?
+Tabby Ramos Why not pick up some cheap clothes at a thrift shop and use them to practice? That way you're not wasting expensive fabric. :)
He Liz i finally got hang of it and have generated alot of customers now. Nothing can stop me now 😃😃😃gone with the wind 😀
Awesome!
Yea, they are a good combination of quality but affordable. :o)
Nice tutorial :-)
Thank you! I've been trying the overlock stitch and it just wasn't working for me, I'm going to try this next!
@RemixxGlamGal Definitely! Either technique will work in garment making. Have fun. :o)
Very good tutorial, thanks! Quick question though, do you have to sew back onto the seam (to keep it from coming apart) on the first seam with the wrong sides together or does it not matter?
This video was so awesome!! Now I know my options until I can afford a serger. I am still a novice sewer do you have any pointers for invisible stitching on a fully inclosed product? I am currently designing organic cloth diapers and I have been struggling with making a decent invisible stitch.
good video..thankyou
Great video! Do you have a playlist of serger tutorials? I know I could learn it fast with you. I still have not turned mine on yet...feeling uninformed even after reading the manual)
Will you help me?
E.
No problem! :o)
Can you do a video on serging things that are round? I'm planning to do a project for a non-profit that involves making reusable sanitary napkins and I have a serger and want to use it for the project, but I've only used it (so far) for seams/straight things. I'm sure it's simple, but I don't know how to do it. Thanks!
Thanks. What do you mean by "invisible stitching?" Watch my video on How to Make Cloth Wipes so you see the two different methods I use and they can be done this way for cloth diapers as well. Hope that helps.
@Lois4Kent LOL. Thanks! Maybe you'll give it a try sometime. It's a lot of fun! :o)
@jakeerussell Thanks! :o)
So u can also finish off ur seams with any one of the zig zag stitches or overcasting stitches right???
Yup!
were did you get the square ruler for the sewing machine? it reads 3/8,5/8, and 7/8 this is a guide for the seams right?
would you recommend getting a serger?
which sewing machine do you use?
Thanks i have heard janome alot
@gracepaste LOL. Thanks! :o)
quick question .. How can i do a french seam on a tube skirt seeing i dont have two seperate pieces... Please respond thanks
that is sad i wanted a ruler for my machine to guide me when I am sewing, thanks for the response.
I think it would have been slightly easier to follow if you had used a patterned fabric so I could keep track of right sides vs. wrong sides as you were sewing, but otherwise it was very helpful - thanks!
how do I view the infinity scarf and the winter hat with the ears
If you use the french seam option, don't you have to double the seam allowance stated on a pattern instructions? Because it's basically folded over twice instead of just once? If anyone has any advice on that, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. :)
HollyL44 A french seam is always sewn with the first line of stitching a quarter of an inch, 2/8ths with wrong sides together. Then press and turn ,press again, then sew again with 3/8ths, which makes a 5/8ths seam allowance in total. Hope that helps. Marie
@judibooty40 LOL. Thanks a milion! :o)
Only if: 1) you plan to make a ton of clothes and 2) can afford to buy another machine. You may find you rarely use it and it may not be worth it. :o)
This would have been better if you had used fabric that had "right" sides and "wrong" sides.
flat felled, not flat felted
not a french seam but flat felted
i really don't like your baby crying, while your sewing, i had 5 kids, sewed, but always checked my kids ,if they're crying, sorry, don't think its right
judgment much? jeez lady calm your shit you have no idea what was going on past that picture plane plus it's none of your damn business.
Your baby is crying...
do you have a walking foot on your sewing machine?
not all sergers have the cut-away option right?
this has been very helpful thanx!!