I have zero training or experience with sewing and am trying to teach myself to sew. Your videos are the first ones I’ve found that don’t make me feel like a total idiot. You explain everything very clearly and give enough description of types of stitches that I can follow. Thank you!
thank you so much for the kind words. I'm so glad you found our tutorials so helpful and are learning how to sew! I'm mostly self-taught too so keep at it and you'll get better and better :)
I really appreciate your tutorials....lots of instructions and clear demonstrations. Not a lot of chatter. Very easy to follow. Thank you so much for all your hard work.
Love, love, love the overcast foot. With lifetime OCD, it is a must for my sewing to have pretty seams in special raveling fabrics like silk. It was used to repurpose a men's silk shirt into lined sofa pillow covers where any new fraying was prevented.
You may be able to look up your make and model of your machine and look for an instruction manual online and download it. I've done that to several appliances I've bought used or lost the book.
Your explanations are so clear and easy to follow without being tedious. Your close up shots of stitching are fabulous! I appreciate you showing the stitch choices on the machine as well. The tissue paper trick is brilliant! I don't really understand why you would need both the straight stitch with a zigzag stitch. I'd like to know the cleanest way to completely hide raw edges. I've heard the method called French seams as used on men's dress shirts. Do you have a video with instructions for these types of finished seams? Thank you for your video instruction!
what is the stitch option number 8? i have it on my machine but dont know what it is exactly... (i got my machine second hand, so no instruction manual, there are many stitch options on my machine that i have no idea what they are!)
I have sooo many questions Prof, one of them is: what's the perfect no serger-no overcast sleeve armhole seam finish method? I'm trying to make a cotton sleepwear
Great video! Nice and clear. One question, I would like to make a softie doll with Kona cotton. Is that consider a delicate fabric? I'm not sure if I should use the seam with the 1/8 stitch or the one with the pinking shear cut. I want the doll to last a long time.
Thank you! I just got a cheap $250 serger and it BROKE after a couple hours use. (Get what you pay for). I'd prefer to just use other methods while I save up for a better quality serger so I appreciate the help!
i've tried. unfortunately it appears my model is rather obscure. i guess i could look up generic manuals, but would be nice to have one for my particular model. luckily, i only (usually) use the straight stitch and zigzag, so its not a major problem, just curious...
you could still try and use bias tape, creating a bound seam finish. Since bias tape is created on the bias of the fabric, it has some stretch to it so it can over curves.
I’ve got a question, if anyone can answer I’d greatly appreciate it! I wanted to finish off a seam with a zig zag stitch, but I didn’t stitch it to hang off the raw edge, or even be too close to it. In a lot of tutorials they say to trim the seam allowance as close as you can to your stitches. Is this just to reduce seam bulk? Or is it important to something else?
It could reduce seam bulk. You can place your zig zag stitch whereever you want, just realize the fabric will probably continue fraying on the seam allowance until it hits the zig zag stitch.
Thank you for this video. I am working with sheer fabrics to make tops. I am having lots of issues with tensions with the bobbin. I am using 100% polyester thread, i wonder if this is the problem?
I'm working on a dress, which is a top and skirt. Would I use a zigzag stich to finish off the edge so it looks nice. I don't have an over lock machine.
I've been doing my dresses with underlining and the way I sow my dresses no seam allowances are showed at all. Every seam stays between my fabric and the underlining do I still have do finish the seams?
you don't really need to finish the raw edges of knit fabrics because they don't fray so you could just trim them close to your stitches. If you're doing it because you want it to look nice, I would just get a lightweight knit fabric, cut it into strips and then do something similar seen here.
Professor Pincushion the seams look great but wouldn't just sewing with a serger be an easy way to have finished seams for a more professional look instead of sewing twice, just sew once? Would there ever be a reason not to use a serger but instead straight stitch and than finish the seams.. btw.. thanks you for the great channel. I am just learning how to sew. :D love from sunny California.
Don't you have to use a backing on the french seam for more strength. I have been watch upholstery lessons and backings are used for strength. I'm new to sewing so excuse my ignorance. Thanks in advance
maybe for upholstery but not for garment sewing. Typically, french seams are used for lightweight, drapey fabrics, so if you use something on the seam for strength, you might get stiff looking seams and that probably wouldn't look great for garments.
Thank you for great instruction with ZERO music to distract. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I have zero training or experience with sewing and am trying to teach myself to sew. Your videos are the first ones I’ve found that don’t make me feel like a total idiot. You explain everything very clearly and give enough description of types of stitches that I can follow. Thank you!
thank you so much for the kind words. I'm so glad you found our tutorials so helpful and are learning how to sew! I'm mostly self-taught too so keep at it and you'll get better and better :)
I really appreciate your tutorials....lots of instructions and clear demonstrations. Not a lot of chatter. Very easy to follow. Thank you so much for all your hard work.
so glad you found it helpful :)
Love, love, love the overcast foot. With lifetime OCD, it is a must for my sewing to have
pretty seams in special raveling fabrics like silk. It was used to repurpose a men's silk
shirt into lined sofa pillow covers where any new fraying was prevented.
Your videos are too awesome. I always learn what I need to know. I have used all the lessons I have seen. I always understand you better.
The tissue paper is a great tip. Thanks!
my stitch #8 is the blind hem stitch. We actually have a tutorial on our channel for the machine blind hem and it uses this stitch. :)
This is extremely clear and helpful! Thank you!
I've seen several of your videos and they are amazing and really, really helpful! Thank you.
So good very clear guidance.
Brilliant video explaining everything so well, thank you 😊 great options
Very easy to see, clear,. The tissue paper tip is good too!
You may be able to look up your make and model of your machine and look for an instruction manual online and download it. I've done that to several appliances I've bought used or lost the book.
I love this! Thank you!
Loved,Loved this video. Thanx for the info
Your explanations are so clear and easy to follow without being tedious. Your close up shots of stitching are fabulous! I appreciate you showing the stitch choices on the machine as well. The tissue paper trick is brilliant!
I don't really understand why you would need both the straight stitch with a zigzag stitch. I'd like to know the cleanest way to completely hide raw edges. I've heard the method called French seams as used on men's dress shirts. Do you have a video with instructions for these types of finished seams? Thank you for your video instruction!
Darris B. Nelson yes, we have a tutorial for the french seam/mock french seam on our channel :)
Hi I have just started sawing and your tutorials have helped me get started a big thank you from the oldman.
Great tutorial. I have always used a zigzag stitch. But think on my next dress I make I may try the bias tape. :)
I loved your video. Just what I needed. Thank you.
Old video, but helpful information for me. Thank you.
With the bias tape method, why do you do each side of the seam separate instead of together?
Very informative. Thanks for the video!
I'm glad you found it helpful :)
Excellent video. Thanks for teaching me about preventing fraying. Also, i like your name . . . Professor Pincushion!
what is the stitch option number 8? i have it on my machine but dont know what it is exactly... (i got my machine second hand, so no instruction manual, there are many stitch options on my machine that i have no idea what they are!)
I have sooo many questions Prof, one of them is: what's the perfect no serger-no overcast sleeve armhole seam finish method? I'm trying to make a cotton sleepwear
Great video! Nice and clear. One question, I would like to make a softie doll with Kona cotton. Is that consider a delicate fabric? I'm not sure if I should use the seam with the 1/8 stitch or the one with the pinking shear cut. I want the doll to last a long time.
Thank you! I just got a cheap $250 serger and it BROKE after a couple hours use. (Get what you pay for). I'd prefer to just use other methods while I save up for a better quality serger so I appreciate the help!
i've tried. unfortunately it appears my model is rather obscure. i guess i could look up generic manuals, but would be nice to have one for my particular model. luckily, i only (usually) use the straight stitch and zigzag, so its not a major problem, just curious...
Thank you so much this is the video I have desperately needed!
+James Hernandez I'm so glad you found our tutorials helpful :)
now 3 times, your videos helped me. Thank you so much.
I'm so glad you're finding them helpful :D
Great tutorial! Thanks.
The bias tape definitely looks the best but I wouldn't use this on cheap fabric I personally use a overlocker/serger
Very useful thank you so much
Your videos are amazing cos it's super clear both visually and explanation:)
***** aw, thanks for the kind words :)
Wow, I never knew any of this, thank you for this excellent tutorial!
How do you finish a seam that has been notched (as in a tight curve)?
you could still try and use bias tape, creating a bound seam finish. Since bias tape is created on the bias of the fabric, it has some stretch to it so it can over curves.
I’ve got a question, if anyone can answer I’d greatly appreciate it! I wanted to finish off a seam with a zig zag stitch, but I didn’t stitch it to hang off the raw edge, or even be too close to it. In a lot of tutorials they say to trim the seam allowance as close as you can to your stitches. Is this just to reduce seam bulk? Or is it important to something else?
It could reduce seam bulk. You can place your zig zag stitch whereever you want, just realize the fabric will probably continue fraying on the seam allowance until it hits the zig zag stitch.
Ok, thanks so much for replying. I knew it was an old video so I was really thinking you wouldn’t. But yeah, thanks!😊
Thank you for this video. I am working with sheer fabrics to make tops. I am having lots of issues with tensions with the bobbin. I am using 100% polyester thread, i wonder if this is the problem?
Sonia Bhargav also, check your needle. Start off with a new one and see if that helps. Using all purpose thread on sheer fabric should be a problem.
Shouldn't be a problem, right? Yes I figured the needle would be another thing I might have yo change ( also from one of ur videos).
I'm working on a dress, which is a top and skirt. Would I use a zigzag stich to finish off the edge so it looks nice. I don't have an over lock machine.
You can definitely use a zig zag stitch :)
I've been doing my dresses with underlining and the way I sow my dresses no seam allowances are showed at all. Every seam stays between my fabric and the underlining do I still have do finish the seams?
no, if your seam allowances are hidden, you don't have to :)
Professor Pincushion , awesome thank you!!
The tutorials I saw don't who an over cast foot. thank you I did not know that even existed.
Amo este video, Gracias/Love this video thanks a lot for sharing it.
rafael zapata thanks for watching
Awesome I'll try using tissue paper
I really enjoyed your video, super helpful! Do you have a recommendation for which would be best for a stretchy knit fabric like interlock?
you don't really need to finish the raw edges of knit fabrics because they don't fray so you could just trim them close to your stitches. If you're doing it because you want it to look nice, I would just get a lightweight knit fabric, cut it into strips and then do something similar seen here.
can any one teach me how to work a seam with back stitch and loop stitch with hands for my home economics class or I will loose marks
+Arushi Dhurmoo do you mean a chain stitch? We have one here: ua-cam.com/video/mb81naHRMW0/v-deo.html
sorry it's not chain stitch but its back and loop stitch
Professor Pincushion the seams look great but wouldn't just sewing with a serger be an easy way to have finished seams for a more professional look instead of sewing twice, just sew once? Would there ever be a reason not to use a serger but instead straight stitch and than finish the seams..
btw.. thanks you for the great channel. I am just learning how to sew. :D
love from sunny California.
serging garments make them look cheap. i am working on my Mfa in fashion design and haven't been allowed to use a serger in six years...
thank you for this! also totally irrelevant, but you have gorgeous nails ^^
Don't you have to use a backing on the french seam for more strength. I have been watch upholstery lessons and backings are used for strength. I'm new to sewing so excuse my ignorance. Thanks in advance
maybe for upholstery but not for garment sewing. Typically, french seams are used for lightweight, drapey fabrics, so if you use something on the seam for strength, you might get stiff looking seams and that probably wouldn't look great for garments.
Love your videos, have learned a lot, but please, please, tell your gals they are NOT too-tore-uls, but too-tore-ee-uls with FOUR syllables. Thanks!