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A gadget/tool I've realised I don't want to be without is my mini steam iron. It's just perfect for getting into small spaces or for ironing very small seams. I'm not a quilter, but I do like sewing accessories as well as dress making, and I'm about to get into making clothes for a stuffed rabbit. This wee iron is going to be perfect for ironing those tiny seams. I never thought I'd end up with 4 steam irons - but they all have different functions and whilst I could manage with just the big main iron (which is mostly reserved for everyday ironing now) I do believe in choosing the right tool for the job and there are times I need the mini iron, times for the travel iron, times I find the cordless with its auto-off function invaluable (but basically a major irritation if I'm trying to iron the weekly wash - who wants to have to put the iron back on the base every 30 seconds when trying to iron a sheet or even a pair of trousers?) and of course, my original steam iron for the laundry.
A felted woollen ironing pad with a steam mini travel iron next to my sewing machine, followed with using a wooden clapper for pressing.Wooden clappers should be in anyone who sews tool kit. The best pressing tool ever! My great grandma showed me how to use a clapper when I was a kid and have always kept one in my ironing station. They really do make hemming denim jeans so much easier and seams are so crisp
I have the button hole thingy. I love it. There is a tip in one of my older sewing books about the importance of returning the unit to fully closed to reset the tines every time you open it so it is even each time. Flexing is important, too. Really minimizes imperfection.
My gran worked for an upholstery/drapery company and used the "double" pins for setting pleats in curtains, plus matching piping/seams and holding them in place on cushions and upholstery covers for furniture. I have a box of those pins that are at least 40 years old and they came in handy when I was sewing face masks for family and friends!
Fork pins were a game changer for me, being able to pin patterns to the fabric without the fabric lifting up, moving around and bunching up so you can cut accurately. I’ve used a mini 1 hole punch on my pdf patterns to make 2 holes to put the pins through which works really well and they’re amazing for lightweight and slippery fabrics
I have a Jackson’s tailor board which has been so useful for collars, and can attest it is very well made, no splinters! I can use it as a clapper but I’m usually too lazy for that step.
The clapper is actually a tool that I would consider for my top ten sewing tools. I inherited my mom's after she passed away, and had to do an internet search on how to use it. I don't know how I survived without it before. I usually sew thicker fabrics than I see you using and I love the ability to press/steam the seams where I want them to lay, and then plop the clapper on top and let it cool. The seam is set perfectly every time. I use it more than I use my ham, usually because I am making alterations and sewing/pressing garments on the long/straight seams of the garment (hems/zippers etc). But I love seeing how you use it with the ham, and now that you are showing me the ham stand, I am more likely to pull that out and use it (another item inherited from my mom but one I haven't used much). I used to sew doll clothing for antique dolls and got the tailor's pressing block to help with that scale of sewing. It is a lovely tool for tailoring shoulder seams etc and miniatures as well.
I love your enthusiasm and nerd joy over these things! You also seem to be absolutely in love with the process of sewing and that's something i'm really struggling with - i'm sewing out of necessity because there is NOTHING in stores that i like or that fits me, but the actual process of going from cloth to garment is mostly gritted teeth and a lot of swearing. i've been sewing for about 6 months now - is this a usual phase beginners go through before we find the joy? lol My dad just made me a clapper out of some scrap wood and i really think it's going to be a game changer! so many burned fingers.
Yes to a pressing video. So much of dressmaking and tailoring depends on good pressing at each step of the way; and all the small details like pressing a seam flat to sink the threads before pressing it open. Thanks so much for this.
Evelyn Wood Thankyou for showing us the buttonhole measuring tool, looks like a must have from the other comments here. As for the fork pins, my brain never extended as far as using them for matching sewing seams etc. For years I have been using them to block my newly completed crochet blankets, shawls etc after dampening the projects first. I also use them for knitted garments. While lightly damp they are pinned very slightly stretched out onto blocking mats, the pins are pushed in an upright position down through whatever is being blocked straight into the blocking boards and left until completely dry. Thanks for this lightbulb moment! 🐾🥰
I use my Tailor's clapper and forked pins for all my sewing for quilting and just love them. Such a fun chat to listen to and watch while I hand quilt! Thank you for this video!
My favorite gadget is a bookshelf. I keep my fabric folded up in it, so that everything is visible and easily accessible. No rifling through a bin or bag.
I am making more shirts and blouses lately. I will buy the button hole marker. That will be really helpful. Can you do a video on ironing? I really need it
A HUGE HUGE HUGE Yesssss for the darning loom... pleeeaaase! I inherited my mom's one, looks like new, in its boxe, all complete... she bought it in the 40s... I think she was using it to mend the socks she was knitting (I knit my socks too and would like to know how to use it... sooo looking forward to your video, if you can) ... but even though I mend all my clothes, I would love to learn how to use it to make those visible mending/darning. So please, yes, yes, yes... if you could that would be marvelous. Thank you soooo much. 🌹 AAARRRGGGHHH!!!! Fork pins! I am searching for that for years... you are a gold mine, dear you 💜
Knowledge is power. Don’t we all need help at times. I’m also a weaver and had not heard of the small loom! Might have to give it a try! Thanks. Pressing is another item I wouldn’t mind learning more about.
I have been using a buttonhole marker for about 35 years. It is a game changer! I bought a second one a few years ago. The older one works much smoother and more accurately than the newer one. Yes to a video on pressing tools and pressing! Yes to a video on the tiny loom!
Ice been dying to get fork pins they're supposed be amazing for nesting all the seams we sew in all the different intricate quilt blocks. I sewed my very first garment today. It was McCall's 5893 view D long Maxi dress made with knit fabric!!!! I know I know everyone says do not see your first pattern with knit fabrics, Butttt I've NEVER been one to follow the masses. Lol... It actually turned out so stinking cute and amazing!!! I'm proud of myself, it was tricky for SURE, but I took it super slow and didn't cut corners, and voila, 🤯😱 my FIRST handmade dress, with pockets none the less .lol 👗 I've been quilting for a couple years now and have always wanted to sew my own clothes, so I dove head first into it and I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you Evelyn for all your help and inspiration, your the one who really for me thinking I could sew my own clothes and beautiful dresses too!! Thank you and God bless ❤️🙏 Jen
I’ve always wanted a ham stand! It looks so much easier than the what I do to get the correct angle. Also looks like you wouldn’t have to worry so much about accidentally touching the iron to your hand!! I’m getting a darning loom for Christmas!! I watched my son buy it. We actually found it in a little wool shop up north. I had no idea that someone had brought them into Canada! I’m always up for a video on pressing and or mending!!
Yes! to a Pressing tools vid! Yes! to a loom demo vid! Thank you for bringing SO MUCH great information to those of us who are interested, and enlightening those who are curious 😁
The darning loom is the only gadget/tool that I have not recently been looking into for myself. Never heard of the darning tool but I think darning is something that I would not avoid so much with it. The fork pin is something I have come to realize might be a necessity for me. I am very obsessed with my seams matching up and not shifting, especially when I make bags and flat felled seams. Have seen videos of all of those items except the darning loom, but would still appreciate your demonstration style. I love tools and presser feet that make sewing projects less fiddly, prevent injury, and save time. I burn my fingers often when ironing so I think the ironing video would be very helpful. Buying a bias tape maker kit is one of the tools I wish I had learned about earlier to prevent all the ouch moments.
I'm also prone to burning my fingers when ironing and pressing (especially seams or areas where I have to get close to the active end of the iron), and I've recently bought myself a pack of silicon finger tips. I'm sure that's not what they're called, but they aren't those silicon thimbles with the hard plastic ends. However, now that I've got them, I'm sure burnt/scalded finger tips are a thing of the past.
The ham stand is such a great idea, been sewing for over 45 years and not seen this before. The double pins are great when you need to match up seams perfectly, saves tacking, and coincidentally I purchased mine from Sewing Gem as I am in Melbourne. I love your UA-cam videos 👍
I bought one of those button hole expanding markers...and it just ROCKS!! I make corsets as well as dressmaking - and it is invaluable esp for corset eye let markings. and when i have a top where the button spacing doesnt work out evenly with a ruler - that spaces it perfectly!! Its spacings depend on how evenly its pulled, and easily adjusted. but its great because once inthe spacings you need its stable.
I tried fork pins a couple months ago. Since then I have stopped using regular straight pins. These are good for almost everything. I hand sew. On long seams straight pins usually start wiggling their way out of the fabric before I get to the end of the seam. Fork pins don't wiggle and slide. They gently pinch the fabric between the forks so they grip and stay put. I already plan to buy more.
Saw a tip from Nancy Zieman regarding the buttonhole placer. If you expand it fully and THEN adjust it the tips will space themselves better. I tried it and it does make a difference
Is so nice hear someone who speaks english very good, I know you are native speaker, but you have a very good pronunciation, and is easier to understand what you are saying.
Yes Evelyn, make those videos! Love all of them! It's just a pleasure to have my morning cup of coffee and learn everything there is to know about sewing with Evelyn Wood ✨❤️ Thank you!
Hello 👋. Nice information. And, yes, I would love to see all the pressing tools at work and learn how to use them. Thank you so much for all your amazing information.
"Yes" for a pressing tools video (it would be nice to learn how to use them correctly). "Yes for a video on the wonderful new darning tool. That looks like it would be fun to use. The fork pins are very helpful when pressing home made bias tape on an ironing board or pad. A hot iron will pass over them without damage to the pins or tape. Fork pins also come in handy when sewing; because, you can sew between the two fork pins and pull the fork pin out before you machine needle reaches the top of the pin.
Thanks for the video! I have my Mom’s clapper, it is certainly older than I am, and it is wonderful. Eyeing that pressing ham stand which I didn’t know I needed until this moment. I think a video on pressing tools, on pressing in general really, would be useful and welcome.
Yes to all video ideas...love your videos...a tool you might like is the alex anderson 4 in 1 tool...seem ripper, awl. Seam presser, and one more I can't remember at the moment as I haven't used it much...I'm getting back into sewing after a 30 yr absence...as I'm almost 60 I suffer from the icrs syndrome...I can't remember shit syndrome...oops I wrote n naughty word...ah well I'm nearly 60 I can say that word...n do often...I've got many projects on my plate, as I'm making special hoodies for my 3 oldest grandchildren who all actually wear the same size...lucky me on that as I only need 1 pattern...but the material...oh that has to be specific as one is the only girl and the other 2 are oldest n middle boy...youngest is the baby at 2...a good 10 yrs younger than the oldest...lol...and if u have brothers u know competition is fierce between them esp when only a yr occurs between.. any ideas on the best types of fabric type for them...I know the design I want n will go from there...hopefully the fabric stores have a good variety...and any specific sewing tips for that type of fabric...knits are my Achilles heel...I can do anything w cotton...denim,etc...but knits scare the crapola out of me...sorry just a doting grandmother here...but yes to all the ideas...n I want the pressing ham holder...that is BRILLIANT!!
I use all but two. I need the ham stand! That is awesome. I have never thought of using the loom for mending. I love it . Thanks! You need a huge hug for these!
Hi, Evelyn! I'd love to see a video on pressing tools in general. I've never heard of a pressing ham and am very curious how you'd use it, along with the stand you spoke about here and the clapper, and the other wooden tools. I'd also LOVE to see a video on that darning loom - that looks SO interesting! This was a fun video to watch. I've been sewing for about 40 yrs but am finding out how much I still have to learn!! xx
I have the buttonhole marker, and have found that using a cloth tape much more accurate, faster, easier and reproducible. The random spacing that you've noticed is more work to adjust to than to just use a tape.
I recently returned to sewing after a several year hiatus and, while I haven't done so yet, plan to start sewing garments again. Right now I'm sewing small projects like bags and pouches as gifts. I've been wanting the Simflex gauge for a long time now but haven't given in because I didn't need it. As soon as I do, however, you can bet that I'll be purchasing one. I've seen all of the tools you mentioned except for the darning tool (very fascinated by it!) and already had them on my list of things to buy eventually. 😊 I'd love to see a video all about marking tools that you use, recommend, etc., and how to use them, as that's one thing that I can't seem to make a decision about. I have a few different types but don't really like any of them and, in particular, have a love hate relationship with Frixion pens and good old-fashioned waxed tracing paper (the colored stuff). Thank you so much for your channel and all of your helpful content! I love watching your videos because I always learn something new and you're so enthusiastic, approachable, and just plain sweet. 💖
The darning loom! Oh, my God! One of my greatest problems is I tend to wear out ridiculously easily the crutch of my pants and trying to mend them is living hell. I thing that little gadget is the answer to my prayers.
But this tool creates an obvious patch effect, is this something you want on your crutch? It could draw attention to what some would consider an embarrassing area. I would be inclined to reinforce or line the area on the inside of the garment with a stronger fabric BEFORE it starts to wear out (when new). Maybe even use fusible interfacing, although the stiffening may feel awkward.
I would like to see one of your demos with the "14 Hook Tiny Darning Loom". I love all your video demos because you do such a wonderful job. I've watched for years and been satisfied with your suggestions.
Lucky you having all these new toys!!🥰 yes please do a pressing tool video, that would be super useful and a "how to press perfectly" video if you would... this is something in still learning and I've not seen any good videos on this really important skill. Thank you my lovely sewing friend 😘💋❤❤
When I watch the UA-cam videos on my television, I sometimes forget to 'like.' But when you showed the expanding buttonhole marker, after thinking, "I WANT THAT,' I remembered. The tiny loom is already on my wish list. The fork pins also look interesting. Thank you again!
I wouldn't press anything anymore without my clapper. Love the thing. It's especially good with quilting squares and pressing seams on blouses that will be top stitched.
With the expanding marker, maybe a bit of oil at the pivot connections would help in minimising the differential which might be due to friction at those points.
I have the button hole marker and the clapper. They are great to use. I would be interested in videos using the button hole marker, pressing items and the loom. Thanks for sharing!
Whilst all of these might seem like fun extras to a lot of people, as a disabled sewist I would class all of these as really helpful for me to make sewing more accessible. I have to do things super slowly to manage my energy and I don’t have the strength to hard press a seam or hold up my ham so these are all super helpful looking for me!
I added a almost all of these to my tools this year! I got a clapper and it's fantastic for setting your seams and stitches. While I have several different hams and when I took up bra making this year I added a me-made "boob ham" to add to my collection.The ham stand is an incredible boon - I LOVE IT! A video on pressing tools and tricks would be lovely too - please do!
Ooooh gizmos! I just can’t get enough of that wonderful stuff. I’m loving the ham stand, the spacer gauge and the fork pins….those seem to be things I’d use well and often. I like to gauge for its accuracy and could see button hole spacing and then you talked about pleats and shirring…. Wow 🤩 going to your links to have a good browse now. Thank you Evelyn
Would love to see the extra vids suggested, but would also love to see a follow up video on these tools further down the track to get a review of how you’ve found them in use as well as this first impression ☺️
I would love the button hole marker. I too have had my eye on it for awhile. I just love the mechanical business. I have a little loom I found at a 2nd hand store. It is called a "darn it all." I haven't used it. I actually bought it to go with my little collection of darning eggs and mushrooms.
Which one do you need? Or, have any other sewing gadgets suggestions for me to try?
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A gadget/tool I've realised I don't want to be without is my mini steam iron. It's just perfect for getting into small spaces or for ironing very small seams. I'm not a quilter, but I do like sewing accessories as well as dress making, and I'm about to get into making clothes for a stuffed rabbit. This wee iron is going to be perfect for ironing those tiny seams.
I never thought I'd end up with 4 steam irons - but they all have different functions and whilst I could manage with just the big main iron (which is mostly reserved for everyday ironing now) I do believe in choosing the right tool for the job and there are times I need the mini iron, times for the travel iron, times I find the cordless with its auto-off function invaluable (but basically a major irritation if I'm trying to iron the weekly wash - who wants to have to put the iron back on the base every 30 seconds when trying to iron a sheet or even a pair of trousers?) and of course, my original steam iron for the laundry.
A felted woollen ironing pad with a steam mini travel iron next to my sewing machine, followed with using a wooden clapper for pressing.Wooden clappers should be in anyone who sews tool kit. The best pressing tool ever! My great grandma showed me how to use a clapper when I was a kid and have always kept one in my ironing station. They really do make hemming denim jeans so much easier and seams are so crisp
Would love to see a video on Darning and other visible mending techniques and when to use them
*Evelyn opens pins on camera and doesn't clumsily spray them everywhere* Amazing! What grace!
Haha I have done this a couple times!
🤣Well thankyou for noticing! (It was a close call!)
And she does it with long fingernails too! She's a pretty as a china doll.
You will love that clapper. It works so well.
I've always used a wooden bread board for my clapper. That one is a beautiful shape
My grandmother had some fork pins in her sewing box but they are more square on the top. They worked great for hat making as well as hand quilting
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate how nice Evelyn’s nails always are?! Love them!
I think she's gorgeous. Flawless skin too.
I have the button hole thingy. I love it. There is a tip in one of my older sewing books about the importance of returning the unit to fully closed to reset the tines every time you open it so it is even each time. Flexing is important, too. Really minimizes imperfection.
Thankyou for the tips, I think this device is about knowing how to use it properly, all the little things, I think resting makes sense!
Pressing tools? Who knew? Not me.
My gran worked for an upholstery/drapery company and used the "double" pins for setting pleats in curtains, plus matching piping/seams and holding them in place on cushions and upholstery covers for furniture. I have a box of those pins that are at least 40 years old and they came in handy when I was sewing face masks for family and friends!
Oh curtains would be a great use! Lucky you to inherit some too!
I am a 70+ year old man who sews utility items and alters my clothes. I appreciate your clear and understandable videos. Thanks from the USA.
Fork pins were a game changer for me, being able to pin patterns to the fabric without the fabric lifting up, moving around and bunching up so you can cut accurately. I’ve used a mini 1 hole punch on my pdf patterns to make 2 holes to put the pins through which works really well and they’re amazing for lightweight and slippery fabrics
Thank you🤗 I love the idea of the hole punch.
I have a Jackson’s tailor board which has been so useful for collars, and can attest it is very well made, no splinters! I can use it as a clapper but I’m usually too lazy for that step.
The clapper is actually a tool that I would consider for my top ten sewing tools. I inherited my mom's after she passed away, and had to do an internet search on how to use it. I don't know how I survived without it before. I usually sew thicker fabrics than I see you using and I love the ability to press/steam the seams where I want them to lay, and then plop the clapper on top and let it cool. The seam is set perfectly every time. I use it more than I use my ham, usually because I am making alterations and sewing/pressing garments on the long/straight seams of the garment (hems/zippers etc). But I love seeing how you use it with the ham, and now that you are showing me the ham stand, I am more likely to pull that out and use it (another item inherited from my mom but one I haven't used much).
I used to sew doll clothing for antique dolls and got the tailor's pressing block to help with that scale of sewing. It is a lovely tool for tailoring shoulder seams etc and miniatures as well.
I think the clapper will a highly valued tool in my kit too!
Yes please to a pressing video including what iron you use. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and expertise with us 😘
I love your enthusiasm and nerd joy over these things! You also seem to be absolutely in love with the process of sewing and that's something i'm really struggling with - i'm sewing out of necessity because there is NOTHING in stores that i like or that fits me, but the actual process of going from cloth to garment is mostly gritted teeth and a lot of swearing. i've been sewing for about 6 months now - is this a usual phase beginners go through before we find the joy? lol My dad just made me a clapper out of some scrap wood and i really think it's going to be a game changer! so many burned fingers.
I always thought swearing was a part of the sewing process. I've been doing it for years and it helps to let off steam. 😠
@@debbiemiksch7276 hahah this is true! always fun to invent some new swears too! nothing beats expanding your vocab, right?
The mini loom video idea will be 👍 great 😊
Yes to a pressing video. So much of dressmaking and tailoring depends on good pressing at each step of the way; and all the small details like pressing a seam flat to sink the threads before pressing it open.
Thanks so much for this.
Yes, please, a video on more pressing accessories!
Yes! A video for the tiny loom. With close up details to show how it works.
The clapper is great for crushing a thick seam!
I find the forked pins invaluable when I'm working with silky or slippery fabrics. It maintains alignment so that my notches actually match.
Evelyn Wood
Thankyou for showing us the buttonhole measuring tool, looks like a must have from the other comments here. As for the fork pins, my brain never extended as far as using them for matching sewing seams etc. For years I have been using them to block my newly completed crochet blankets, shawls etc after dampening the projects first. I also use them for knitted garments. While lightly damp they are pinned very slightly stretched out onto blocking mats, the pins are pushed in an upright position down through whatever is being blocked straight into the blocking boards and left until completely dry. Thanks for this lightbulb moment! 🐾🥰
Yes! Pressing tools, please. They help so much. Great vid. Thank you
I use my Tailor's clapper and forked pins for all my sewing for quilting and just love them. Such a fun chat to listen to and watch while I hand quilt! Thank you for this video!
My favorite gadget is a bookshelf. I keep my fabric folded up in it, so that everything is visible and easily accessible. No rifling through a bin or bag.
I am making more shirts and blouses lately. I will buy the button hole marker. That will be really helpful. Can you do a video on ironing? I really need it
A HUGE HUGE HUGE Yesssss for the darning loom... pleeeaaase! I inherited my mom's one, looks like new, in its boxe, all complete... she bought it in the 40s... I think she was using it to mend the socks she was knitting (I knit my socks too and would like to know how to use it... sooo looking forward to your video, if you can) ... but even though I mend all my clothes, I would love to learn how to use it to make those visible mending/darning. So please, yes, yes, yes... if you could that would be marvelous. Thank you soooo much. 🌹
AAARRRGGGHHH!!!! Fork pins! I am searching for that for years... you are a gold mine, dear you 💜
Those fork pins are also fantastic when blocking knitting! Also, yes to all those video ideas!
My grandmother used fork pins for everything, they are great for anything with seams, been around forever, very handy
I. Need. That. Loom.
Knowledge is power. Don’t we all need help at times. I’m also a weaver and had not heard of the small loom! Might have to give it a try! Thanks. Pressing is another item I wouldn’t mind learning more about.
I have been using a buttonhole marker for about 35 years. It is a game changer! I bought a second one a few years ago. The older one works much smoother and more accurately than the newer one. Yes to a video on pressing tools and pressing! Yes to a video on the tiny loom!
Ice been dying to get fork pins they're supposed be amazing for nesting all the seams we sew in all the different intricate quilt blocks. I sewed my very first garment today. It was McCall's 5893 view D long Maxi dress made with knit fabric!!!! I know I know everyone says do not see your first pattern with knit fabrics, Butttt I've NEVER been one to follow the masses. Lol... It actually turned out so stinking cute and amazing!!! I'm proud of myself, it was tricky for SURE, but I took it super slow and didn't cut corners, and voila, 🤯😱 my FIRST handmade dress, with pockets none the less .lol 👗 I've been quilting for a couple years now and have always wanted to sew my own clothes, so I dove head first into it and I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you Evelyn for all your help and inspiration, your the one who really for me thinking I could sew my own clothes and beautiful dresses too!! Thank you and God bless ❤️🙏 Jen
Yes! I need the darning loom!!& the instructional video from you of course!
Oh my gosh, the darning tools! Yes, please, a loom video. I’ve been doing a good bit of visible mending and I need the loom and the macaroon style. 💗
Thanks for suggestion!
I’ve always wanted a ham stand! It looks so much easier than the what I do to get the correct angle. Also looks like you wouldn’t have to worry so much about accidentally touching the iron to your hand!! I’m getting a darning loom for Christmas!! I watched my son buy it. We actually found it in a little wool shop up north. I had no idea that someone had brought them into Canada!
I’m always up for a video on pressing and or mending!!
Yes! No more near misses with the iron when you have the stand! 😀
Yes! to a Pressing tools vid!
Yes! to a loom demo vid!
Thank you for bringing SO MUCH great information to those of us who are interested, and enlightening those who are curious 😁
Awww your most welcome, and thanks for the suggestions!
The darning loom is the only gadget/tool that I have not recently been looking into for myself. Never heard of the darning tool but I think darning is something that I would not avoid so much with it.
The fork pin is something I have come to realize might be a necessity for me. I am very obsessed with my seams matching up and not shifting, especially when I make bags and flat felled seams.
Have seen videos of all of those items except the darning loom, but would still appreciate your demonstration style.
I love tools and presser feet that make sewing projects less fiddly, prevent injury, and save time. I burn my fingers often when ironing so I think the ironing video would be very helpful. Buying a bias tape maker kit is one of the tools I wish I had learned about earlier to prevent all the ouch moments.
I'm also prone to burning my fingers when ironing and pressing (especially seams or areas where I have to get close to the active end of the iron), and I've recently bought myself a pack of silicon finger tips. I'm sure that's not what they're called, but they aren't those silicon thimbles with the hard plastic ends. However, now that I've got them, I'm sure burnt/scalded finger tips are a thing of the past.
The ham stand is such a great idea, been sewing for over 45 years and not seen this before. The double pins are great when you need to match up seams perfectly, saves tacking, and coincidentally I purchased mine from Sewing Gem as I am in Melbourne. I love your UA-cam videos 👍
I agree! The ham stand will permanently at my ironing board!!
Clapper is wonderful. My employer, who is a wood worker, made me one. I love it.
I bought one of those button hole expanding markers...and it just ROCKS!! I make corsets as well as dressmaking - and it is invaluable esp for corset eye let markings. and when i have a top where the button spacing doesnt work out evenly with a ruler - that spaces it perfectly!! Its spacings depend on how evenly its pulled, and easily adjusted. but its great because once inthe spacings you need its stable.
I love my clapper, I've used it a few times since I bought it.....nice not to burn my fingers when ironing small bits when I'm quilting and hemming :)
I would love to see a video on the speedweaver as I do a lot of mending and have been looking at them for a while now.
I tried fork pins a couple months ago. Since then I have stopped using regular straight pins. These are good for almost everything. I hand sew. On long seams straight pins usually start wiggling their way out of the fabric before I get to the end of the seam. Fork pins don't wiggle and slide. They gently pinch the fabric between the forks so they grip and stay put. I already plan to buy more.
Please do pressing episode!!
Love these educational ideas &
how-to tools!
Thank you so much, sweet girl 💗💗
A video explaining more about the darning tool would be amazing!
Saw a tip from Nancy Zieman regarding the buttonhole placer. If you expand it fully and THEN adjust it the tips will space themselves better. I tried it and it does make a difference
I could listen to you and love your lovely smiley face.😊
I love the clover pins for seam matching.
Is so nice hear someone who speaks english very good, I know you are native speaker, but you have a very good pronunciation, and is easier to understand what you are saying.
Yes Evelyn, make those videos! Love all of them! It's just a pleasure to have my morning cup of coffee and learn everything there is to know about sewing with Evelyn Wood ✨❤️ Thank you!
The pins are my favorite fun tool.
Hello 👋. Nice information. And, yes, I would love to see all the pressing tools at work and learn how to use them.
Thank you so much for all your amazing information.
My pleasure 🙂 Thanks for watching!
Yes to videos using these tools and gadgets.
I’d love to see all the pressing stuff
"Yes" for a pressing tools video (it would be nice to learn how to use them correctly).
"Yes for a video on the wonderful new darning tool. That looks like it would be fun to use.
The fork pins are very helpful when pressing home made bias tape on an ironing board or pad. A hot iron will pass over them without damage to the pins or tape. Fork pins also come in handy when sewing; because, you can sew between the two fork pins and pull the fork pin out before you machine needle reaches the top of the pin.
I think they’re amazing for so many applications but hadn’t thought of that, now they’re even better!
Looks like you already use the fork pins! Thanks for suggested uses 🙂
Fork pins are great for blocking knitted things, too.
Thanks for the video! I have my Mom’s clapper, it is certainly older than I am, and it is wonderful. Eyeing that pressing ham stand which I didn’t know I needed until this moment. I think a video on pressing tools, on pressing in general really, would be useful and welcome.
Yes to the video on ironing and pressing accessories!!!
Yes to all video ideas...love your videos...a tool you might like is the alex anderson 4 in 1 tool...seem ripper, awl. Seam presser, and one more I can't remember at the moment as I haven't used it much...I'm getting back into sewing after a 30 yr absence...as I'm almost 60 I suffer from the icrs syndrome...I can't remember shit syndrome...oops I wrote n naughty word...ah well I'm nearly 60 I can say that word...n do often...I've got many projects on my plate, as I'm making special hoodies for my 3 oldest grandchildren who all actually wear the same size...lucky me on that as I only need 1 pattern...but the material...oh that has to be specific as one is the only girl and the other 2 are oldest n middle boy...youngest is the baby at 2...a good 10 yrs younger than the oldest...lol...and if u have brothers u know competition is fierce between them esp when only a yr occurs between.. any ideas on the best types of fabric type for them...I know the design I want n will go from there...hopefully the fabric stores have a good variety...and any specific sewing tips for that type of fabric...knits are my Achilles heel...I can do anything w cotton...denim,etc...but knits scare the crapola out of me...sorry just a doting grandmother here...but yes to all the ideas...n I want the pressing ham holder...that is BRILLIANT!!
I would love to see more videos that are more in depth with these cool things. Thank you so much for sharing!
I'd love to see you use the darning loom ~
I use all but two. I need the ham stand! That is awesome. I have never thought of using the loom for mending. I love it . Thanks! You need a huge hug for these!
Hi, Evelyn! I'd love to see a video on pressing tools in general. I've never heard of a pressing ham and am very curious how you'd use it, along with the stand you spoke about here and the clapper, and the other wooden tools. I'd also LOVE to see a video on that darning loom - that looks SO interesting! This was a fun video to watch. I've been sewing for about 40 yrs but am finding out how much I still have to learn!! xx
I have the buttonhole marker, and have found that using a cloth tape much more accurate, faster, easier and reproducible. The random spacing that you've noticed is more work to adjust to than to just use a tape.
Thankyou, I'll keep that in mind!
Thank you for sharing!! Yes, would love to see other videos you mentioned!
I really like the Clapper items and will enjoy a video of uses. I like all the nifty sewing items that you have shared, thank you.
I recently returned to sewing after a several year hiatus and, while I haven't done so yet, plan to start sewing garments again. Right now I'm sewing small projects like bags and pouches as gifts. I've been wanting the Simflex gauge for a long time now but haven't given in because I didn't need it. As soon as I do, however, you can bet that I'll be purchasing one. I've seen all of the tools you mentioned except for the darning tool (very fascinated by it!) and already had them on my list of things to buy eventually. 😊
I'd love to see a video all about marking tools that you use, recommend, etc., and how to use them, as that's one thing that I can't seem to make a decision about. I have a few different types but don't really like any of them and, in particular, have a love hate relationship with Frixion pens and good old-fashioned waxed tracing paper (the colored stuff).
Thank you so much for your channel and all of your helpful content! I love watching your videos because I always learn something new and you're so enthusiastic, approachable, and just plain sweet. 💖
The darning loom! Oh, my God! One of my greatest problems is I tend to wear out ridiculously easily the crutch of my pants and trying to mend them is living hell. I thing that little gadget is the answer to my prayers.
But this tool creates an obvious patch effect, is this something you want on your crutch? It could draw attention to what some would consider an embarrassing area. I would be inclined to reinforce or line the area on the inside of the garment with a stronger fabric BEFORE it starts to wear out (when new). Maybe even use fusible interfacing, although the stiffening may feel awkward.
Have a look at there IG for uses, there's different types of darning for different repair needs, this makes a very pretty one!
@@LynHannan I imagine it depends on the colour of the thread.
I really need to learn to darn. It’s one of the techniques I was never taught.
Yes, I would love to see a video on each of these sewing tools.
Oh absolutely yes on he pressing tools!😊🙌 I've been meaning to by fork pins for ages! And Clover is great!
I would like to see one of your demos with the "14 Hook Tiny Darning Loom". I love all your video demos because you do such a wonderful job. I've watched for years and been satisfied with your suggestions.
Of course you should make the pressing video. Thanks for the offer.
Lucky you having all these new toys!!🥰 yes please do a pressing tool video, that would be super useful and a "how to press perfectly" video if you would... this is something in still learning and I've not seen any good videos on this really important skill. Thank you my lovely sewing friend 😘💋❤❤
Speedweaver!!!!
The fork pins are terrific for holding my stuffed pillow seams closed for hand sewing them closed.
Yes on the ironing tools. And yes on the darning video! I love your UA-cam videos!
When I watch the UA-cam videos on my television, I sometimes forget to 'like.' But when you showed the expanding buttonhole marker, after thinking, "I WANT THAT,' I remembered. The tiny loom is already on my wish list. The fork pins also look interesting. Thank you again!
Wonderful! I'd love to see each gadget used more in depth! Thank you for sharing! ❤
I wouldn't press anything anymore without my clapper. Love the thing. It's especially good with quilting squares and pressing seams on blouses that will be top stitched.
Good to know, specially the bottom hole marker. Thank you.🥰
With the expanding marker, maybe a bit of oil at the pivot connections would help in minimising the differential which might be due to friction at those points.
I love my Bottonhole marker and the clapper is great.
Would like to see more on the pressing aids!
Yes please, a video on the darning tool!
The first one, with evenly spacing buttonholes. I have a learning disability that makes measuring evenly hard. This would help me tremendously!
Yes yes : specific videos for each of these tools !!! Thank you dear Evelyn !
I have the button hole marker and the clapper. They are great to use. I would be interested in videos using the button hole marker, pressing items and the loom. Thanks for sharing!
Yes! Vid on pressing and ironing.
I would love to see a video on the visible darning tool
Loom video please! I might just buy one to simplify basic patching.
I would enjoy a whole video about the tiny loom!
Would love to see pressing gadgets video as you suggested. Pressing is a pain, but so necessary.
Whilst all of these might seem like fun extras to a lot of people, as a disabled sewist I would class all of these as really helpful for me to make sewing more accessible. I have to do things super slowly to manage my energy and I don’t have the strength to hard press a seam or hold up my ham so these are all super helpful looking for me!
I added a almost all of these to my tools this year! I got a clapper and it's fantastic for setting your seams and stitches. While I have several different hams and when I took up bra making this year I added a me-made "boob ham" to add to my collection.The ham stand is an incredible boon - I LOVE IT! A video on pressing tools and tricks would be lovely too - please do!
Would love to know how you made your boob ham.
Yes! I'd enjoy a pressing tools video
The button hole marking panto-graph, the clapper and a stand for my pressing ham have long been friends of mine😊
I say "yes" for a pressing tool/pressing video!
I 'NEED' one of those mini looms. Who knew. 🤣
Ooooh gizmos! I just can’t get enough of that wonderful stuff. I’m loving the ham stand, the spacer gauge and the fork pins….those seem to be things I’d use well and often. I like to gauge for its accuracy and could see button hole spacing and then you talked about pleats and shirring…. Wow 🤩 going to your links to have a good browse now. Thank you Evelyn
Would love to see the extra vids suggested, but would also love to see a follow up video on these tools further down the track to get a review of how you’ve found them in use as well as this first impression ☺️
I would love the button hole marker. I too have had my eye on it for awhile. I just love the mechanical business. I have a little loom I found at a 2nd hand store. It is called a "darn it all." I haven't used it. I actually bought it to go with my little collection of darning eggs and mushrooms.