My mother trained as a couturier at Cheltenham Ladies College in the UK back in the late 40's. The collar point turning trick is one she taught me when I was 7yo. It's good to see that new generations are re-learning the "old" ways! 😂 thanks Catherine. BTW ...love the way you present on camera.
You could use the first idea to add a zipper to a sweatshirt that you want to upcycle. And using the thread to help form a point on a collar is genius.
If you have my brand of machine a couching foot will cost about $50. I can get a lot of pasta for that. My hint for bias binding is to sew it on the back with a zig zag stitch and fusible thread in the bobbin. Then when you turn it over and press, it will adhere with out pins. Then is easier, for me to sew a very precise narrow stitch on the front.
What a great idea! I usually stitch it to the front, then after folding & pressing to the back I'll stitch in the ditch to finish. Your way sounds much easier.
@@susanowen1709 Wgen I stitched in the ditch on the front, I seemed to miss the end too often. Another tip I use for tricky things is to use double sided wash away tape and stick it down. That keeps things from slipping. But the serger wiht fusible tread eliminates the fussiness of getting the tape in the right place. It saves a step.
What a great idea for a video. I cut up a drinking straw into short lengths and tape them to the machine in a couple of places when I'm couching. Similar idea to the penne. It works well.
I tried these hacks before and got the same results that you did. I think some people make up stuff to get us to watch their videos. Keep teaching us the correct way. Thanks!
This was a lot of fun. My daughter keeps sending me these Tik Tok videos and I've wondered if they work. I agree that some regular methods are better, but I do love the one about using the thread to turn the point. That's genius. Thank you so much. I love all your videos.
Great!! I have been wondering about these too! Love the point tip because I sew tiny collars and cuffs on doll clothes and it’s tough to turn without making a hole. ❤
Crazy! I agree with the ones you like too! Although, I think a straw section would work as well as the pasta. There are some larger size straws available if a standard one was too small. I’ve seen the collar corner one done for long tube like belts or straps too! Works quite nicely!
Thanks so much for testing them out, and thank you, especially for showing us your way to do them. I was surprised at the couching trick. I think I might practice something like your needle felted flower jumper but couched. You're an inspiration as always.
This video had me howling. The entertainment value was great when you tried the cardboard and pasta techniques. Please keep the videos coming. They are instructive and entertaining.
I’ve used the tube of a finished thread reel as a couching guide: same technique as the penne but better than foodstuff on your machine. It works very well. Thank you for trying out the other technique. I really liked the point turning.
Have you seen the one where you have a square of fabric, make a triangle, and then, the triangle bottom is folded in like an envelope, the top of the triangle is left up. Then, you mark your fabric two inch increments, then cutting across from the bottom up, and there's your bias tape ready to sew. I hope I explained it ok. She made it look so easy.
I am a big fan. Loved this. The cardboard is not taped to the sewing machine with the bias tape. It slides along as you sew, so that is likely why it did not work for you, Catherine.
I have knit patterns that I want to use cotton. How to get over head! Zipper!! but no seam. this was GREAT!!!!! Was fun watching you try the rest of them.
There are bias binder attachments that you can put on your machine to automatically fold a strip of bias fabric, but they're made of nicely polished and formed metal to keep the friction down so the fabric can actually go through it reasonably. Also with your bias technique, a suggestion: start by sewing the bias to the fabric right-sides together. Then when you press the bias to the wrong side, make sure that the fold on the wrong side is slightly longer than where the right-side fold ended up. Then do a stitch-in-the-ditch from the right side to catch the fold on the wrong side for a nearly invisible finish.
@@CatherineSews This video was "fake". It pretends that you don't have to iron the biastape before attaching, but then there is a cut and you see that the bias is completly folded and ironed and the cardboardthing is only a guide.
The bias ones actually work good for people with arthritis, carpal tunnel, difficulty with using fingers for small things, etc. It also works great for a rolled hem.
It was fun to watch. You did not give up too early. It was fussy and very likely stay fussy. Why bother? Great video. The ones that did work are great. U remember my Mom doing the itching I with the pointy end. I couldn’t remember exactly how she did it. She had so many short cuts She did something with tank top shoulder seem. One side was inside out the other side was inside in. Put the inside pout over the inside in match the edges and the seams. Now you have two choices. 1. Sew the circle or 2. Sew four layers across. She did it often and over many years by the time I learned, she made it look easy. My first attempt was not pretty. If you get it right using one seam across the four layers I is a time saver.
The first zipper trick is a lot like doing welt pockets, which is super easy once you know how. I'm thinking this way might work on a top that's too tight or the pattern has the dreaded side zip, which I just can't deal with. Cool! For the bias tape cardboard trick... the point of bias tape is to go around curves (that's the "bias" part) like arm and neck openings, so sewing it in straight lines has limited use anyway. Thanks for doing this!
I have watched the string corner pulling technique with professionals and it works very well, but I would test it before using it with delicate or loosely woven fabrics .
They’ve been making bias binder attachments for only 120 years or so 😂. And cording feet, too. Is it odd that single fold bias tape has two folds, and double fold bias tape has three?
Iv tried the cardboard and it did not work for me either. I worry about the fabric edge not being overlocked and freying doing the zip tht way .. from South Africa
The bias binder attachments vary in quality. The one I have I do not recommend. They need to have definite shelves at the top and bottom of the feed in order to hold the top and bottom of the binding. Some of the ones I’ve encountered have been useless.
a year later and I just found this. I love my bias binder attachment. I was about 10 when I decided to try all the feet to my mom's machine...love the bias binder foot
Fun wins and fails! One thing that several of the Tic Tok sewers used that many of the UA-cam sewers and quilters that I follow do not do, is to use solid fabrics and thread that have a lot of contrast. It is so much easier to see the actual techniques that are being taught. Can't wait for your next video! su
Thanks for trying these tip & tricks Catherine. I saw these on Instagram as well. I was wondering about the cardboard tip for bias tape and if it would actually work. Now I know! 😂 You could call his series "Catherine's Pass👍 or Fail 👎 "
Thank you for taking the time to test these out & share the results with us all. I've seen at least one, maybe two other UA-camrs try out the folded cardboard/bias tape "trick," and they ran into the same issue you did so I think we can agree that one's a fail for sure. There's a good chance that "You don't need a noodle!" is going to be my new way of saying "You're making this harder than it ought to be!" It's fortunate that the pasta didn't crack or break & get crumbs in your work area/sewing machine. A straw would be a better choice, as @elliechapagne4210 said in her comment. (Food is *strictly* forbidden in my sewing area, and no beverages either other than water.) I've also seen someone try out the point-turning tip, however you had a much clearer view/better camera angle and it was so easy to see & understand what you were doing. I'm definitely trying this on my next shirt, now that I can see how it's done. Also side note, I love how you have your scissors hanging from the shelf edge; very organized, within reach and not in the way. Great idea! Thanks again for posting the video; I really enjoyed watching & learning.
What a great idea! I have seen the trick with the thread sewn into the pointed corner, and it is nice to see that it works as advertised. I had not heard of the pasta things, that is hilarious that one of them worked! If I find any more, I will send them to you to test!!
Fun and informative. I've only done couching (by hand) in bead embroidery. You brought back memories of a childhood dress my Mom made. She couched my first initial on simple shift dress. The initial was huge and the dress cute.
Lol.😂 I have seen all of these tips. I have to say instead of a noodle you should try a straw. They do a lot of different tips with straws!! Cute video 🙂
I couldn't get that cardboard trick to work either. I was thinking that couching might look good to outline your white flower that you felted onto the front of your shirt.
I just discovered your channel, and I haven't seen all of your videos yet, but would love to learn more on couching like making tubes. I have so many ideas for straps and ties! Would love a demo that also could suggest what kind of cord could go inside! Thanks for such great tutorials
Fun fact: if you use a frixon pen and run your iron over it, the ink becomes invisible (but it's still there)! Don't believe it? Stick your fabric in the freezer for a couple of hours so it gets nice and cold and the ink will reappear. 💖🌞🌵😷
So glad u tried these different techniques. I liked the same ones that you liked. Always helpful to see what other people are trying. It's great if it helps us to fine tune our techniques. Thank you.🤗
A drinking straw works well for some of these hacks. I have seen a folded piece of aluminum used to sew on bias tape (like what you tried with the cardboard. I love the last one. Thank you.
I think that using a spent pen barrel (or straw) would be a better option than a noodle for less friction (and I've seen that demo'd in similar click bait!)
That bias tape video has been edited to cut out a cheat (the tiktok one) when she adds the fabric to the cardboard it is unfolded, then the video has a cut and when she sews, the fabric is already prefolded and being held in place for the entire length of the fabric.
For the elastic and the couching you can just feed the yarn or elastic through the presser foot from the top so it can't run away sideways. No noodle needed.
I think some of the issues Catherine is having has to do with the presser foot on her machine (a straight stitch presser foot is needed) and attempting to use anything but a straight stitch. This was fun to watch!
Thank you for this video! I often see those too and am often sceptical!
For the Couching with the Noodle - I think a Straw could work just as well. Maybe a fatter straw might be better than a narrow straw.
My mother trained as a couturier at Cheltenham Ladies College in the UK back in the late 40's. The collar point turning trick is one she taught me when I was 7yo. It's good to see that new generations are re-learning the "old" ways! 😂 thanks Catherine. BTW ...love the way you present on camera.
That’s amazing to hear! I didn’t know that thread trick was a couture method. How I would’ve loved to learn from your mum!!
You could use the first idea to add a zipper to a sweatshirt that you want to upcycle. And using the thread to help form a point on a collar is genius.
If you have my brand of machine a couching foot will cost about $50. I can get a lot of pasta for that. My hint for bias binding is to sew it on the back with a zig zag stitch and fusible thread in the bobbin. Then when you turn it over and press, it will adhere with out pins. Then is easier, for me to sew a very precise narrow stitch on the front.
Hello Karen
What a great idea! I usually stitch it to the front, then after folding & pressing to the back I'll stitch in the ditch to finish. Your way sounds much easier.
@@susanowen1709 Wgen I stitched in the ditch on the front, I seemed to miss the end too often. Another tip I use for tricky things is to use double sided wash away tape and stick it down. That keeps things from slipping. But the serger wiht fusible tread eliminates the fussiness of getting the tape in the right place. It saves a step.
I appreciate you doing these hacks. Now I don't have to fuss trying them
What a great idea for a video. I cut up a drinking straw into short lengths and tape them to the machine in a couple of places when I'm couching. Similar idea to the penne. It works well.
I thought the ones that worked were awesome! Thanks for taking the time!
Thanks for trying those out. I saw most of the hacks you tried on UA-cam shorts. I appreciate you giving these a try.
Hello Susan
The collar corner thread was pretty smart. Faster than picking at it until it’s perfect.
OMG the pointed collar! Jaw dropped! Fantastic!
And, no you did not give up too early. Thanks for trying those techniques. The thread collar corner technique was ingenious
Love this! So fun! Hope you collect more and make this a series every two or three months!
The point one was great. And you showing how to sew 🧵 the correct way the bias. Thank you. 🤗
I tried these hacks before and got the same results that you did. I think some people make up stuff to get us to watch their videos. Keep teaching us the correct way. Thanks!
This was a lot of fun. My daughter keeps sending me these Tik Tok videos and I've wondered if they work. I agree that some regular methods are better, but I do love the one about using the thread to turn the point. That's genius. Thank you so much. I love all your videos.
Great!! I have been wondering about these too! Love the point tip because I sew tiny collars and cuffs on doll clothes and it’s tough to turn without making a hole. ❤
I also liked the zipper technique and the turning of the collar. I might try those soon.
Re: couching with a noodle... Could you use a plastic drinking straw instead? As I don't want stray pasta attracting bugs in my sewing room. 💖🌞🌵😷
This was fun to watch! Thanks for showing how we (might) make our sewing faster, easier and better. 😃
Hello Laura
can't wait to try the collar point hack.
Crazy! I agree with the ones you like too! Although, I think a straw section would work as well as the pasta. There are some larger size straws available if a standard one was too small. I’ve seen the collar corner one done for long tube like belts or straps too! Works quite nicely!
So fun. The zipper, couching, and collar point methods are great. And at least you can eat a good pasta meal!
Thanks so much for testing them out, and thank you, especially for showing us your way to do them. I was surprised at the couching trick. I think I might practice something like your needle felted flower jumper but couched. You're an inspiration as always.
That was so much fun, ❤❤.
Hello Tanya
This video had me howling. The entertainment value was great when you tried the cardboard and pasta techniques. Please keep the videos coming. They are instructive and entertaining.
You did great, I have seen these little films too, and it looket so Easyjet. So thank you for testing them out. 👍🏻
Hello hannetang
I’ve used the tube of a finished thread reel as a couching guide: same technique as the penne but better than foodstuff on your machine. It works very well.
Thank you for trying out the other technique. I really liked the point turning.
I’ve done the same with a bit of a plastic straw.
I think you hung in there longer than I would have 😄 fun!
This was great. Very interesting and fun.
Hello Mario
Have you seen the one where you have a square of fabric, make a triangle, and then, the triangle bottom is folded in like an envelope, the top of the triangle is left up. Then, you mark your fabric two inch increments, then cutting across from the bottom up, and there's your bias tape ready to sew. I hope I explained it ok. She made it look so easy.
I am a big fan. Loved this. The cardboard is not taped to the sewing machine with the bias tape. It slides along as you sew, so that is likely why it did not work for you, Catherine.
Hello Leslie
I have seen it done that way as well😊
I love watching these Catherine. Quite mesmerizing. Your hair looks fab. So healthy & shiny.😊
She’s gorgeous!
I have knit patterns that I want to use cotton. How to get over head! Zipper!! but no seam. this was GREAT!!!!! Was fun watching you try the rest of them.
Hello Kathy
I learned the last one from Pattydoos sewing videos, really neat!
Will try the corner. Thanks for all your great videos.
Like they say, Use your “Noodle “ and continue on. 😂 sometimes we just have to do it for ourselves, like making certain recipes. Nice video.
That was fun to watch! You’re fun as well!
There are bias binder attachments that you can put on your machine to automatically fold a strip of bias fabric, but they're made of nicely polished and formed metal to keep the friction down so the fabric can actually go through it reasonably.
Also with your bias technique, a suggestion: start by sewing the bias to the fabric right-sides together. Then when you press the bias to the wrong side, make sure that the fold on the wrong side is slightly longer than where the right-side fold ended up. Then do a stitch-in-the-ditch from the right side to catch the fold on the wrong side for a nearly invisible finish.
Thanks, but I definitely prefer starting bias on the wrong side. It’s much easier this way!
@@CatherineSews This video was "fake". It pretends that you don't have to iron the biastape before attaching, but then there is a cut and you see that the bias is completly folded and ironed and the cardboardthing is only a guide.
@@Tina_42 I suspect you’re right!
The bias ones actually work good for people with arthritis, carpal tunnel, difficulty with using fingers for small things, etc. It also works great for a rolled hem.
I did notice the Tic Tok person used shorter pasta. The zipper and collar point were amazing, thanks for the video Catherine.
It was fun to watch. You did not give up too early. It was fussy and very likely stay fussy. Why bother? Great video. The ones that did work are great. U remember my Mom doing the itching I with the pointy end. I couldn’t remember exactly how she did it. She had so many short cuts She did something with tank top shoulder seem. One side was inside out the other side was inside in. Put the inside pout over the inside in match the edges and the seams. Now you have two choices. 1. Sew the circle or 2. Sew four layers across. She did it often and over many years by the time I learned, she made it look easy. My first attempt was not pretty. If you get it right using one seam across the four layers I is a time saver.
The first zipper trick is a lot like doing welt pockets, which is super easy once you know how. I'm thinking this way might work on a top that's too tight or the pattern has the dreaded side zip, which I just can't deal with. Cool! For the bias tape cardboard trick... the point of bias tape is to go around curves (that's the "bias" part) like arm and neck openings, so sewing it in straight lines has limited use anyway. Thanks for doing this!
The corner point . I liked
Of all of these tricks i have only done the yarn one but i used a straw and it worked
Your videos are always so good. Very professional and enjoyable to watch. Your expertise inspires me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
That was so fun to watch.
I have watched the string corner pulling technique with professionals and it works very well, but I would test it before using it with delicate or loosely woven fabrics .
They’ve been making bias binder attachments for only 120 years or so 😂. And cording feet, too. Is it odd that single fold bias tape has two folds, and double fold bias tape has three?
Iv tried the cardboard and it did not work for me either. I worry about the fabric edge not being overlocked and freying doing the zip tht way .. from South Africa
The bias binder attachments vary in quality. The one I have I do not recommend. They need to have definite shelves at the top and bottom of the feed in order to hold the top and bottom of the binding. Some of the ones I’ve encountered have been useless.
a year later and I just found this. I love my bias binder attachment. I was about 10 when I decided to try all the feet to my mom's machine...love the bias binder foot
The corner collar was great!
She is toooo funny and so talented ❤
Yes. What sometimes, sometimes is they use a industrial machine.
And, a lot of that stuff is "click bait".. it's super cute your presentation
Fun wins and fails! One thing that several of the Tic Tok sewers used that many of the UA-cam sewers and quilters that I follow do not do, is to use solid fabrics and thread that have a lot of contrast. It is so much easier to see the actual techniques that are being taught. Can't wait for your next video! su
Thanks for trying these tip & tricks Catherine. I saw these on Instagram as well. I was wondering about the cardboard tip for bias tape and if it would actually work. Now I know! 😂 You could call his series "Catherine's Pass👍 or Fail 👎 "
I would LOVE to see a video on how to make regular jeans into low-rise.
Thank you for testing these hacks. Bravo. Would like to see more.
Attachments are easy to use, better than hacks
This was fun to watch.
I add a piece of yarn to my zipper pull and that makes it easy to pull shut/open as needed
That’s a great idea!
You can carefully score the cardboard with a blade on the side you want it to bend.
This video was AWESOME! I hope you do this again with other tips.
It's nice to try out these " new" techniques. This is how we make sewing easier and more enjoyable. Thanks!
I have been questioning those exact same moves, thank you so much for doing the test
I just used a chopstick for my corner and i get nice crisp points.
Thank you for taking the time to test these out & share the results with us all.
I've seen at least one, maybe two other UA-camrs try out the folded cardboard/bias tape "trick," and they ran into the same issue you did so I think we can agree that one's a fail for sure. There's a good chance that "You don't need a noodle!" is going to be my new way of saying "You're making this harder than it ought to be!" It's fortunate that the pasta didn't crack or break & get crumbs in your work area/sewing machine. A straw would be a better choice, as @elliechapagne4210 said in her comment. (Food is *strictly* forbidden in my sewing area, and no beverages either other than water.)
I've also seen someone try out the point-turning tip, however you had a much clearer view/better camera angle and it was so easy to see & understand what you were doing. I'm definitely trying this on my next shirt, now that I can see how it's done. Also side note, I love how you have your scissors hanging from the shelf edge; very organized, within reach and not in the way. Great idea! Thanks again for posting the video; I really enjoyed watching & learning.
Thanks for showing which of these is successful. The zipper trick is genius! Will be using that one.
Fun video!
Hello Leann
What a great idea! I have seen the trick with the thread sewn into the pointed corner, and it is nice to see that it works as advertised. I had not heard of the pasta things, that is hilarious that one of them worked! If I find any more, I will send them to you to test!!
Hello Doris
LOL I loved the video Learning so much from you! thank you
What a great idea to try these! A blast to watch!
Hello gebbia
Fun and informative. I've only done couching (by hand) in bead embroidery. You brought back memories of a childhood dress my Mom made. She couched my first initial on simple shift dress. The initial was huge and the dress cute.
Hello Liz
Thank-you for the great tips! 😅❤
I've often wondered about these too. Thanks so much for showing us. I loved the zip insertion and the collar point, definitely trying those.
You don’t need a penne pasta for the crouching hack. Just cut down a straw. You can even get a boba straw for the thicker yarn and cords
Lol.😂 I have seen all of these tips. I have to say instead of a noodle you should try a straw. They do a lot of different tips with straws!! Cute video 🙂
Good tips. Looks like fun
I couldn't get that cardboard trick to work either. I was thinking that couching might look good to outline your white flower that you felted onto the front of your shirt.
Yes, that might be a great idea! That flower still doesn’t look quite finished to me, maybe that’ll do it!
I just discovered your channel, and I haven't seen all of your videos yet, but would love to learn more on couching like making tubes. I have so many ideas for straps and ties! Would love a demo that also could suggest what kind of cord could go inside!
Thanks for such great tutorials
Fun fact: if you use a frixon pen and run your iron over it, the ink becomes invisible (but it's still there)! Don't believe it? Stick your fabric in the freezer for a couple of hours so it gets nice and cold and the ink will reappear. 💖🌞🌵😷
I love this video with testing the tiktokthings. There are so many of them you think is easy. This was great. 👍😎🐕🦺🐈⬛
I’ve seen on using a piece of plastic straw for couching technique. I liked the ones you found easily to do.
I loved this video, especially the elastic in the sleeve - I’m a new sewist and really like sleeves done that way - thank you. Marie from 🇬🇧
So glad u tried these different techniques. I liked the same ones that you liked. Always helpful to see what other people are trying. It's great if it helps us to fine tune our techniques. Thank you.🤗
This was a great video. Thanks!
Thanks for the litmus test.. helps..
That was fun. I don't think you gave up too soon. Kind of like those "Pinterest Fails" videos.
A drinking straw works well for some of these hacks. I have seen a folded piece of aluminum used to sew on bias tape (like what you tried with the cardboard. I love the last one. Thank you.
I think that using a spent pen barrel (or straw) would be a better option than a noodle for less friction (and I've seen that demo'd in similar click bait!)
This was fun! Thank you so much for trying these out!! ☺
That bias tape video has been edited to cut out a cheat (the tiktok one) when she adds the fabric to the cardboard it is unfolded, then the video has a cut and when she sews, the fabric is already prefolded and being held in place for the entire length of the fabric.
Hello Nicola
For the elastic and the couching you can just feed the yarn or elastic through the presser foot from the top so it can't run away sideways. No noodle needed.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for the Super Thanks! I really appreciate it!!
Thanks for doing this! I stopped following the site because I really didn't buy half of those techniques.
I recognize that Heineken star from anywhere!
🤣
Thank you. It was fun.
I think some of the issues Catherine is having has to do with the presser foot on her machine (a straight stitch presser foot is needed) and attempting to use anything but a straight stitch. This was fun to watch!
This is great, thanks
Hello Bonnie
Thanks so much for sharing ❤️
Fun video. I had saved some of those techniques on pinterest to try later. Now I know which ones really work. Thank you
TU now I know what Not to do Love your videos