NEVER heard of the French seam before, and I love it! My fav tip is to shop 2nd hand stores for clothes to deconstruct. I like to find the buttons, zipper, elastic for cuffs and sometimes pockets already selected to match in a gently used shirt I can take apart. Thank you for your videos.
Brilliant! I like the French seam one, you can even hide more fabric in that way and let the seams out more, converting them to a regular seam if necessary. I should do that for my own clothes too, probably 😂 Thanks a lot for the video!
Hi! Thanks for watching I added snaps to these bibs if you want to see my process for using the snap press. Is that what you're looking for? ua-cam.com/video/Q0FB77ZGTXQ/v-deo.html
Just what I was looking for many thanks. Which is the best devise to-use for attaching the snaps. The big one you have or the hand held model? New su scriber here 🌸
@@paulinemcleggan7585 The big snap press I have presses the snaps on more securely than if you were using a hand press. In saying that though, if you're only making a few things with snaps it wouldn't be worth buying the big snap press because it is quite expensive. The hand press will work just fine, just might need to replace snaps in future depending how frequently the item is used.
Great tips! Some I’ve never heard before! Thank you! How can you get so much done with 3 littlies?? I also have 3 ( 7,5,1 yo) and OMG it is hard to find time to sew 😜
It is DEFINITELY tricky to find time! My kids are young enough to still nap/have quiet time so I get some time there and then they sleep overnight 7pm-7am so I do some then. But yes I totally feel that way too. I guess I'm making it a form of self care at this point in my life so I have something I'm doing for me 💕
Hi! I’m making clothes for my friends toddler, and I was wondering about fabrics. I’m not great with knits, I was wondering if you recommend 100% premium cotton (softer than quilting but not stretchy)
If you're set on going with only cotton fabrics I would probably go with muslin or seersucker. They are woven fabrics and are soft and quite popular for kids/baby clothes. They often have a crinkled look to them so depends how you feel about that. I think it looks cute personally. If you're wanting 100% cotton because it's a natural fiber you could try bamboo because I find that lovely and very soft and is a natural fiber. Rayon is woven and softer than cotton but does wrinkle. A cotton blend would add in some man-made fibers but that would make it softer. I suppose it depends on your reasoning for only wanting cotton.
Hi ,thanks for your tips. I couldn't understand how to do the French seams. The video showed too fast that I couldn't understand how to do on the right side.
Hi Carmen, Sorry about that. I haven't made an extensive video explaining French seams but could do, or I'm sure there would be some on UA-cam. A basic explanation of it though: you sew your fabric with the wrong sides together first using a straight stitch relatively close to the edge of your fabric. Then trim of any seam allowance if possible. Turn your item inside out and then sew down the exact same seam again with a straight stitch. This will ensure your edge and make it look really neat. Hopefully that helps or that you find a UA-cam video to show it better
NEVER heard of the French seam before, and I love it! My fav tip is to shop 2nd hand stores for clothes to deconstruct. I like to find the buttons, zipper, elastic for cuffs and sometimes pockets already selected to match in a gently used shirt I can take apart. Thank you for your videos.
I'm glad you like finding out about French seams! And I like repurposing second hand clothes too. Thanks for commenting
Adorable 😍 all kids with smiles, beautiful clothes and smart mother! Love ❤️ it
Thanks that's very kind of you to say
Would love video on adding pockets.
Ok sounds good!!
Brilliant! I like the French seam one, you can even hide more fabric in that way and let the seams out more, converting them to a regular seam if necessary. I should do that for my own clothes too, probably 😂
Thanks a lot for the video!
Yes that's very true! Hide an extra size in the seams and let it out as needed. Glad it's helpful for you
Glad I found you. I am a newbie please can you show us how to add snaps to straps please, and other parts of childrens clothing. Thank you
Hi! Thanks for watching
I added snaps to these bibs if you want to see my process for using the snap press. Is that what you're looking for?
ua-cam.com/video/Q0FB77ZGTXQ/v-deo.html
Just what I was looking for many thanks. Which is the best devise to-use for attaching the snaps. The big one you have or the hand held model? New su scriber here 🌸
@@paulinemcleggan7585 The big snap press I have presses the snaps on more securely than if you were using a hand press. In saying that though, if you're only making a few things with snaps it wouldn't be worth buying the big snap press because it is quite expensive. The hand press will work just fine, just might need to replace snaps in future depending how frequently the item is used.
If you haven't made the pocket video already, I would love to see one! This was an awesome video! Thanks!
I'm glad it was a helpful video! I haven't made the pocket video yet but I'll have to add it to my schedule.
Thanks for commenting!
Hey im lov8ng your videos and i searched for the pocket video but didnt find it. Please link if i missed it
Great tips! Some I’ve never heard before! Thank you!
How can you get so much done with 3 littlies?? I also have 3 ( 7,5,1 yo) and OMG it is hard to find time to sew 😜
It is DEFINITELY tricky to find time! My kids are young enough to still nap/have quiet time so I get some time there and then they sleep overnight 7pm-7am so I do some then. But yes I totally feel that way too. I guess I'm making it a form of self care at this point in my life so I have something I'm doing for me 💕
Great tips! Well done.
Thanks very much 😊 always so supportive
Love your hair🥰🌟❤️
Thanks Danni. It's a rare occasion when I bother to curl it, that's for sure!
Another awesome video:):)!!! Thank you:):) I’m going to try these!!
I'm glad you liked it. I love forward to seeing what you make 💕
Loved the video!!!
Thanks very much!
What camera setup and settings are you using for your videos?
I use a Sony RX100 Mk5 for all my videos and a tripod. And a Rode mic for voice overs
Oh and Power Director 16 is the editing software
Hi! I’m making clothes for my friends toddler, and I was wondering about fabrics. I’m not great with knits, I was wondering if you recommend 100% premium cotton (softer than quilting but not stretchy)
If you're set on going with only cotton fabrics I would probably go with muslin or seersucker. They are woven fabrics and are soft and quite popular for kids/baby clothes. They often have a crinkled look to them so depends how you feel about that. I think it looks cute personally. If you're wanting 100% cotton because it's a natural fiber you could try bamboo because I find that lovely and very soft and is a natural fiber. Rayon is woven and softer than cotton but does wrinkle. A cotton blend would add in some man-made fibers but that would make it softer. I suppose it depends on your reasoning for only wanting cotton.
What are your go to sewing tips? We'd love to hear them
Hi ,thanks for your tips. I couldn't understand how to do the French seams. The video showed too fast that I couldn't understand how to do on the right side.
Hi Carmen,
Sorry about that. I haven't made an extensive video explaining French seams but could do, or I'm sure there would be some on UA-cam. A basic explanation of it though: you sew your fabric with the wrong sides together first using a straight stitch relatively close to the edge of your fabric. Then trim of any seam allowance if possible. Turn your item inside out and then sew down the exact same seam again with a straight stitch. This will ensure your edge and make it look really neat. Hopefully that helps or that you find a UA-cam video to show it better
How to make a strap
Hi!
What are you looking to make a strap for because that will determine what type of tutorial you're looking for.