Hiya! My great grandmother just gave me a sewing machine and I’m finally using it! I’ll try make the pot holder and update on how it comes out! (Don’t sue me for not having the middle material lol). Wish this first time seamstress some luck 😅 UPDATE: It’s been- hours. and. my pot holder literally died. It scrunched up as I sewed it and as I tried to straighten it up all the thread ripped 😭🫠. I’ll try again some other time. I WILL NOT GIVE UP!!
Oh boy, that's normal first project behaviour that your pot holder displays. Don't ged discouraged, try to analyze what you did, watch again what you need to do and try again. If it fails again, maybe look up other videos of this or a similar project, to give you a different perspective - for me that was what made it click in the beginning.
A few unsolicited tips (feel free to ignore☺️) 1. I’d check your thread tension. Using different color threads on the top and bottom makes it easier to see if there is issues. You shouldn’t be able to see the top thread on the underside or vice versa. Google sewing machine thread tension for a better explanation and how to fix it. 2. Sew a few lines on a test piece of fabric to get used to using the machine. Make sure to backstitch at the beginning and end of each line. 3. Make sure you’re using the right fabrics for this project. A slippery or super lightweight fabric will be very difficult to work with. A quilting cotton or any similar fabric will be best. 4. Practice and have fun! you got this! 🎉💪
Omg ❤Janelle. Thank you so much for these amazing ideas. Definitely will try them all. ❤❤❤❤thank you also for the free templates. What a gift. ❤you are such a treasure. So grateful to have found your channel ❤
Janelle, the lace coin pouch is beautiful. Thanks so much 😊. I love all your dresses. Would it be possible that you make a Regency era inspired dress? It will surely be gorgeous.
Oh my god, u are so clever, this is very cool! Ive never sewn b4 but i want this bag for my woolies shopping! Ill re watch this 3 more times to make sure i can do it
Idk if they have it in Australia but for the US peeps if you make that very cute potholder they sell special batting so you don't have to worry about burning your hands. Insulbrite is an option but anything with thermal insulation works❤
I think something like that exists everywhere in the world, though maybe not always in local sewing stores. Also, in my opinion a thicker walkloden out of 100% wool works way better. You can find that fairly cheap on youtube, in shops or as you need only a small amount (and the color really doesn't matter) even really affordable in the auctions.
Love these projects and you always find the most beautiful fabrics ❤. I filled my draught stoppers (not as pretty as these, will need to make new ones now 😊) with fabric scraps. So extra tip to use the scraps (used a knitting needle to push them in).
Very cute ideas....I was wondering as our temp is finally cooling off... Winter is coming...I know your in winter now and your spring will be there...but what's it like, do you get snow ...bad storms with too much wind it becomes a snow day and everything closes..how has the cold been in your studio...won't be long before we have snow in Canada
I am not a great seamstress, but I can manage to make simple dresses, etc. I had never seen such a cute potholder so decided to try it out. My binding would not stop puckering no matter what I did. I was so frustrated. What’s the secret to getting it around those curves?
That’s no good ☹️ Did you make your own bias binding? If so, were your strips cut along the bias? Cutting along the bias give the bias binding a bit of stretch making it less likely to pucker around curves
Did you need to use a heavy duty needle/thread to get through the hessian? How did your machine handle the thickness of those corners? (And did you find the hessian at Spotlight? I've never seen it there but perhaps i was looking in the wrong area!)
I just used my normal needle and my machine handled the layers fine. A heavy duty needle isn’t a bad idea though! Yes the hessian is from Spotlight and it was in the furnishing fabric department in my local store 😊
Hiya! My great grandmother just gave me a sewing machine and I’m finally using it! I’ll try make the pot holder and update on how it comes out! (Don’t sue me for not having the middle material lol). Wish this first time seamstress some luck 😅 UPDATE: It’s been- hours. and. my pot holder literally died. It scrunched up as I sewed it and as I tried to straighten it up all the thread ripped 😭🫠. I’ll try again some other time. I WILL NOT GIVE UP!!
Haha oh no!! Yep, keep going. Practice makes perfect 😄
Keep going!! Sewing is one of those things where you want to tear your hair out and then all of a sudden things work and it feels amazing!!
Oh boy, that's normal first project behaviour that your pot holder displays. Don't ged discouraged, try to analyze what you did, watch again what you need to do and try again. If it fails again, maybe look up other videos of this or a similar project, to give you a different perspective - for me that was what made it click in the beginning.
A few unsolicited tips (feel free to ignore☺️)
1. I’d check your thread tension. Using different color threads on the top and bottom makes it easier to see if there is issues. You shouldn’t be able to see the top thread on the underside or vice versa. Google sewing machine thread tension for a better explanation and how to fix it.
2. Sew a few lines on a test piece of fabric to get used to using the machine. Make sure to backstitch at the beginning and end of each line.
3. Make sure you’re using the right fabrics for this project. A slippery or super lightweight fabric will be very difficult to work with. A quilting cotton or any similar fabric will be best.
4. Practice and have fun! you got this! 🎉💪
Turning that draftstopper must have taken ages.
But it turned out great. Totally matches your vibe.
These would make lovely Christmas gifts, too. ❤
OMG gurl I could hug you. Thank you so much. I love them all especially the bag. Cant wait to make them for gifts. ❤❤
Aww yay I’m glad you’re inspired to make some of these projects! They would make amazing gifts 😍
Omg ❤Janelle. Thank you so much for these amazing ideas. Definitely will try them all. ❤❤❤❤thank you also for the free templates. What a gift. ❤you are such a treasure. So grateful to have found your channel ❤
Aw thank you!! I’m glad you’re enjoying my channel and content ☺️
Love the ruffled draft excluder! Xx
Another great set of tiny scrap projects. Nice work Janelle.
Just in time for me to start thinking of gathering my materials for handmade gifts
The table cloth fabric is very pretty. 😊
I’m in love with it 😍
Love these little projects!
Love the ruffle detail for the draft stopper! 🎀
I’m so happy with how that turned out! Now I need to add a similar detail to some of my garments 😍
Janelle, the lace coin pouch is beautiful. Thanks so much 😊. I love all your dresses. Would it be possible that you make a Regency era inspired dress? It will surely be gorgeous.
Super cute projects. Thanks ❤
Always look forward to your projects, they are fun and you make everything seem easy.
Thank you Janelle ❤
Thanks so much Sharon 🧡
im hopefully getting a sewing machine soon so this will help so much, ty!!
These are beautiful! And I hope to give a few a try!
The coin purse is precious! Thank you for sharing
I love the potholder! It’s so cute!!!
Great easy to do projects, thank you for sharing ❤
Great projects
Ohhh the construction of that bag is so clever, I love it!
Oh my god, u are so clever, this is very cool! Ive never sewn b4 but i want this bag for my woolies shopping! Ill re watch this 3 more times to make sure i can do it
You can do it! It’s my go to style of bag for groceries 😄
Great video! Thank you
So lovely! I’m just starting sewing so i totally love this. Thank you and greetings from Holland.🤗
Aw yay so happy to hear you are getting into sewing too 🥰
Merci ma belle ❤
Nice touch with the draft stopper!
Idk if they have it in Australia but for the US peeps if you make that very cute potholder they sell special batting so you don't have to worry about burning your hands. Insulbrite is an option but anything with thermal insulation works❤
They do have it in Australia - but its often easier to get online.
I think something like that exists everywhere in the world, though maybe not always in local sewing stores. Also, in my opinion a thicker walkloden out of 100% wool works way better. You can find that fairly cheap on youtube, in shops or as you need only a small amount (and the color really doesn't matter) even really affordable in the auctions.
Love these projects and you always find the most beautiful fabrics ❤. I filled my draught stoppers (not as pretty as these, will need to make new ones now 😊) with fabric scraps. So extra tip to use the scraps (used a knitting needle to push them in).
That is such a good idea!
Thanks for all these great ideas. Love these.
I will now forever only be using the term crafternoon to describe the days where I go full goblin mode with crafts.
I love this! Thanks for some new inspiration for my scraps! :)
Thank you Janelle for these great ideas. ❤
You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching 🧡
Always love these videos. ❤
You always inspire me but I have no time now.. 😢
Thanks great projects
I love these videos
Very cute ideas....I was wondering as our temp is finally cooling off... Winter is coming...I know your in winter now and your spring will be there...but what's it like, do you get snow ...bad storms with too much wind it becomes a snow day and everything closes..how has the cold been in your studio...won't be long before we have snow in Canada
Hi. Please show us your house. I love your astatic and am also an Autumn/Fall colour person.
Great ideas😀❤️🇨🇦
So Hessian is also known as burlap here in North America!
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I wish I was creative at something I have a boring life.everyone keeps making the same things boring
I am not a great seamstress, but I can manage to make simple dresses, etc. I had never seen such a cute potholder so decided to try it out. My binding would not stop puckering no matter what I did. I was so frustrated. What’s the secret to getting it around those curves?
That’s no good ☹️ Did you make your own bias binding? If so, were your strips cut along the bias? Cutting along the bias give the bias binding a bit of stretch making it less likely to pucker around curves
Is hessian what I would call burlap here in the US?
Yes I think so!
@@RoseryApparel ok cool!! The project turned out so nice looking! Super useful too 😁
Did you need to use a heavy duty needle/thread to get through the hessian? How did your machine handle the thickness of those corners? (And did you find the hessian at Spotlight? I've never seen it there but perhaps i was looking in the wrong area!)
I just used my normal needle and my machine handled the layers fine. A heavy duty needle isn’t a bad idea though! Yes the hessian is from Spotlight and it was in the furnishing fabric department in my local store 😊
@@RoseryApparel Ah that makes sense, I don't venture into the furnishing fabrics very often! Thanks for the reply 😊
Help I’ve been pronouncing it hess-i-en all these years 😂
So Hessian is like burlap?
Yes it is ☺️
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