I've been sewing for over 60 years and I still learn stuff. the latest was using a scrap of fabric at the beginning of a seam that you will cut off later. it helps prevent birdnests and puckers. Especially good for delicate fabrics
Yee thank you! I was about to start sewing a skirt for a cosplay, but then I saw this in my notifications and I am so grateful I watched this. Thanks for the tips!
Thank you so much! I have been cosplaying for 3 years and buying my costumes from Amazon just didn’t give me enough pride to the hobby. I’ve been slowly getting into making them all by hand!
I used to have a huge problem with the upper and lower layers of fabric slipping out of alignment as I sewed, no matter how much I pinned it. I recently bought a walking foot for my sewing machine, and it has virtually eliminated that problem. From now on, I will use that walking foot on all but the most delicate of fabrics.
OMG! stitch length is something i didn't think of! XDD It makes sense to use a lower stitch length rather than a longer one, but i never thought of the "why" LOL. I think you should have mentioned tension as well. But I guess, not many people think to mess with the tension to begin with. ;p
Honestly I could have mentioned a lot of things. Though I do want to do a video on the topic of specifically using a sewing machine effectively, so tension would definitely be in that video
The most sewing I have ever done by hand was stitching a ripped pocket seam on my military uniform. I gave up after about three inches and proceeded to just staple the damn thing. I have done a few straight lines on costumes my wife and I were working on, but honestly I'm more of a "put stuff together to make a costume" guy than a "make everything from scratch" kind of guy. I have two mismatched sport coats with mismatched slacks that will, eventually, be put together with a few other pieces into a Discord (MLP) costume.
Keep in mind that some fabrics are not meant to be washed in the machine, like say fine silks. The machine is too powerful for that fabric: it will rip that nice silk apart. Or wool can shrink like mad. For these types of fibers (remember silk, cotton, wool, poliester, and others are fibers; we call the fabric made of these fibers by the fiber's name when the fiber content is more important. Satin, canvas, twill, and others refer to how the fiber was manipulated in order to obtain the fabric. We use these terms when this manipulation is more important. I think all fibers can be manipulated in all sorts of ways, but some processes are better for certain fabrics than others.) You can use the machine for silks and wool if you use the most gentle washing cycle on the machine, and if you protect the fabric by putting it in a special wash bag. Also, if you don't plan on washing the final garment, then you don't really need to wash your fabric first. You still should because it can be full of dust, has the protective layer mentioned in the video, or you simply need to make it go on the grain line (the thread that goes along the salvage, AKA the edge that doesn't fray, right?). Cheaper fabrics are cheap also because the workers didn't care much about the grain line. And the grain line is important if you want the garment to sit/hang right when you wear it. ignoring it will make the item look cheap :( Machine washing is recommended if you plan to wash the final garment by machine. You also want to use the same wash settings for the fabric AND for the garment. ALL these "rules" apply for sewing regular clothes and costumes of any kind. I hope this helps more. :)
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I've been sewing for over 60 years and I still learn stuff. the latest was using a scrap of fabric at the beginning of a seam that you will cut off later. it helps prevent birdnests and puckers. Especially good for delicate fabrics
I have heard of this as well! Will definitely keep this in mind with my lighter weight fabrics in the future
Yee thank you! I was about to start sewing a skirt for a cosplay, but then I saw this in my notifications and I am so grateful I watched this. Thanks for the tips!
Thank you so much! I have been cosplaying for 3 years and buying my costumes from Amazon just didn’t give me enough pride to the hobby. I’ve been slowly getting into making them all by hand!
Yay!! I suck at sewing so this is super helpful!!
I'm glad it can be of some help
@@AnnieChieDesigns it was so helpful! I’m going to ask my dad to teach me how to use the sewing machine today! 😁
I used to have a huge problem with the upper and lower layers of fabric slipping out of alignment as I sewed, no matter how much I pinned it. I recently bought a walking foot for my sewing machine, and it has virtually eliminated that problem. From now on, I will use that walking foot on all but the most delicate of fabrics.
I hear everyone who ever tried that foot, RAVING about it! i should probably invest in it as well, at some point. XD
Literally just got a sewing machine, so this video was very helpful :)
Just discovered your youtube channel, been following you on other platforms but I am so stoked!
Aw thanks so much! Glad you discovered my UA-cam, it's one of my favourite platforms
The PANIC I felt when you put the iron flat on your hand was real, hah.
Hahahaha yeah I had a feeling that may get some people 😅
thank you, this is very helpful
thank you so much!! ive recently started cosplay and i want to start sewing since buying costumes is expensive
Your welcome! Have fun sewing
All excellent tips. Thank you!
OMG! stitch length is something i didn't think of! XDD It makes sense to use a lower stitch length rather than a longer one, but i never thought of the "why" LOL.
I think you should have mentioned tension as well. But I guess, not many people think to mess with the tension to begin with. ;p
Honestly I could have mentioned a lot of things. Though I do want to do a video on the topic of specifically using a sewing machine effectively, so tension would definitely be in that video
The most sewing I have ever done by hand was stitching a ripped pocket seam on my military uniform. I gave up after about three inches and proceeded to just staple the damn thing.
I have done a few straight lines on costumes my wife and I were working on, but honestly I'm more of a "put stuff together to make a costume" guy than a "make everything from scratch" kind of guy.
I have two mismatched sport coats with mismatched slacks that will, eventually, be put together with a few other pieces into a Discord (MLP) costume.
I need to fix my Jinx cosplay. But I'm terrified to get started
Yes it has helped out thank you
Do you wash fabric in the machine?
Yes! Washing machines always do the trick
Keep in mind that some fabrics are not meant to be washed in the machine, like say fine silks. The machine is too powerful for that fabric: it will rip that nice silk apart. Or wool can shrink like mad. For these types of fibers (remember silk, cotton, wool, poliester, and others are fibers; we call the fabric made of these fibers by the fiber's name when the fiber content is more important. Satin, canvas, twill, and others refer to how the fiber was manipulated in order to obtain the fabric. We use these terms when this manipulation is more important. I think all fibers can be manipulated in all sorts of ways, but some processes are better for certain fabrics than others.)
You can use the machine for silks and wool if you use the most gentle washing cycle on the machine, and if you protect the fabric by putting it in a special wash bag. Also, if you don't plan on washing the final garment, then you don't really need to wash your fabric first. You still should because it can be full of dust, has the protective layer mentioned in the video, or you simply need to make it go on the grain line (the thread that goes along the salvage, AKA the edge that doesn't fray, right?). Cheaper fabrics are cheap also because the workers didn't care much about the grain line. And the grain line is important if you want the garment to sit/hang right when you wear it. ignoring it will make the item look cheap :(
Machine washing is recommended if you plan to wash the final garment by machine. You also want to use the same wash settings for the fabric AND for the garment. ALL these "rules" apply for sewing regular clothes and costumes of any kind. I hope this helps more. :)
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