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5 Cheap Sewing Tools That Will Help You Sew Easier
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- These 5 sewing tools are cheap, but they help me sew easier and are worth every cent!
Links to tools mentioned in the video:
Bias tape maker (set of 4 different sizes):
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Magnetic seam guide:
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Abi's Sewing Den video about Magnetic seam guide: • Do Magnets Damage Your...
Buttonhole cutter with small mat and eyehole tool:
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Chalk sharpener (similar to mine):
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Video parts:
00:00 Intro
00:04 Tool No.1: Bias tape maker
01:50 Tool No.2: Magnetic seam guide
03:30 Tool No.3: Buttonhole cutter
04:37 Tool No.4: Spray starch
05:27 Tool No.5: Chalk sharpener
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I inherited my dad's sewing machine collection a few years ago. As a wood worker, I wondered why he had a tiny wood chisel in the drawer. Turns out it's for cutting button holes! I would never have figured that out myself. So far, I've mostly sewn tool rolls and recovered furniture cushions but if I do need a button hole cut, I'm ready.
Great suggestions! I didn’t realise the wings on my seam guide could be used for curves 🤯!
The problem is that those little tools often come without instructions and it’s a guessing game to figure out how to use them to full potential😔
Same here! I have learned something new today!!! Now I need to finish binding my quilt with a scalloped edge….👍
Wow . Bias tape maker
Yes to pin down the strip, it's not a strap, works well for short bits, however use a safety pin to pin down the metal loop on the maker, this is what it is for. Pull a bit through and press then lift the iron slightly and pull longer strips sewn together through under the iron, as you press with your other hand. Be careful to make sure the tape comes through centred evenly, with no pressure, that would stretch out the finished tape. Purchased bias tape comes on cards, you can re-use them or make something similar, or recycle an empty ribbon spool, for homemade pressed tapes and roll them up as you go. Do not leave an ordinary hot iron on the strip for too long.
Thank you, nobody told me what the end bits were for, before today. I have seen those used plenty of times, with the centre part put on a measured seam line, etched on the machines plate, to keep a smaller 1/4" seam accurate for quilting. Magnets will destroy any electronic led screens on your machines, so keep them far away from those. Or from your smart devices.
You can use a pin placed across inside the sewn cross bar, as a blade stopper and cut button holes with a seam ripper. The shape of the ripper, holds the blade in the centre between the sewn sides. If more advanced, start in the centre and go to both pinned ends separately. Even when being very careful the blade may need more pressure to start cutting, which may go too far very fast, once it starts cutting. Keep your button hole cutter in a box or similar to protect the flat sharp blade end from accidents to you or to it.
Have you discovered a rotary blade cutter yet, it looks like a pizza cutter. Used with larger cutting mats and thick acrylic rulers, to cut out garments, even 4 to 6 layers at once, e.g. for multiple garments at once... you will still need small scissors for the corners until you get better at them. For scissors you have to lift the fabric to cut it, with rotary you do not. They come in straight handle which work well in either left or right hand or ergonomic designs which may be for left or right only, some close the blade automatically when you let go. Start with the 45 mm blade size, 60mm is used in shops for cutting down bolts of fabric. Whichever size you use, please be safety conscious, they are very sharp, brush against an open blade and you will have trouble, you may not feel it at once, they are so sharp. The smaller 33 cm is a bit too small for garment cutting, it is for paper pieced hexagons and the like. All sizes can be used in quilting, however titanium or endurance blades last longer ,dull blades need to be replaced. There is a blade saver tool, you set up and use for cutting multiple threads between sewn pieces. I sew the whole of a skirt or trouser seams, without cutting threads between. Get to the bottom then bring the top of the next one up and chain piece, like quilters do. Clip threads after you start the next one and get about 15cm down, only if the rest of the garment is getting in your way, or the next will be inaccessable. Quilters use leaders and enders, scraps, or other small patches to keep something sewn under the foot, to stop unthreading or pulling fabric down in the bobbin area, when you start sewing the next bit. Those are free tools. If you sew another small usable pair of pieces together between sewing long seams, you can sew up 2 projects at once, get a bonus sewn at the same time. I sew 2 pairs of trousers or 2 dresses which use the same colour thread at once, for some time saving. It takes a little longer than doing one garment at a time, but not too much and you have 2 garments done at once when it's all done. If the seams get awkward, you can do the first stage on a third piece or a leg hem next, to get to it easier? Another quilting hint, is fill your bobbins before you start sewing, so you can change them rather than re-set and wind one, in the middle of sewing.
Old school chalk in oz comes in a 2 piece plastic case, with a built in metal sharpener on the lid. The case protects the chalk, we use it still in the case, and only take it out to turn it around when used up. Have fun with your sewing.
Ive been using the magnet seam guide for a while and didnt even realize people were having problems with it. Its such a great tool and I havent noticed any issues with it affecting my machine. ❤ i also love that doll sized cutting mat for the buttonhole cutter. I was using a seam ripper before i got the buttonhole cutter! 😬🥴 Great video! I love all your tips!
The buttonhole cutter looks just the same as a chisel for woodworking. You cand find old chisels in various sizes at garage sales/thrift stores/antique shops very cheap. Just check that the edge is straight, not concave or wobbly. You can sharpen it with some sand paper with 800+ grit. The tiny mat on the other hand, genious!! 🤩
A video about making buttonholes the 18th century way by the Fort Ticonderoga channel that was my first introduction to the existence of these some years ago recommends exactly that: woodworking chisels. 🙂
I'm bringing it up because their buttonhole videos, despite being a slightly different style of buttonhole, are the best, clearest videos on handmade buttonholes I know of.
(I still don't have one of these, though. I have mild koumpounophobia so I make buttonholes very, very rarely as it is. 😅)
The tailors chalk sharpener sounds just perfect for me. Thank you.
Thank you for these tips! You have a new subscriber 😅
I cut buttonholes with the seam-ripping-thingy, the fabric usually is so stiff from the button hole itself, that the mini blade just cuts fine. But I sew the ends of the holes quite thick, so the ripper does not cut to much.
But I'm definetly going to by a set of bias tape makers, thanks for the tipp!
And the seam guide has helped me a lot on past and current projects, I think my machine had one included.
Thank you. It was a great educational video. You not only gave us tools to help are sewing but how to use them also. I appreciate it. Have a nice day.
wow. i grew up using starch when ironing but i never thought about it for when im sewing.
Same here!😅 Sometimes great solutions are hidden in plain sight😅
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Agree, this product was a big game changer for using silky fabric and fabric like cupro. 😊
Quilters use it often.
Great information here . Thank you everyone.
Newly subscribed today going to sit down and have a nice cuppa and watch your videos 😊 thanks from the Scottish Border, U.K.
The starch idea is going to be a game changer. Thank you for that tip.
I’m so happy to find your channel. Thank you from St. Louis Missouri ❤
Especially thank you for the Magnetic Seam Guide info/demo as I was wondering how it could sew a straight seam with that design as it has that angle which I couldn't figure out. 👍🧡
Oh i never saw a tailor's chalk sharpener before so that was new and i may consider it though my inherited chalks are ancient (50÷ yrs?) and wonder if it will be brittle. I've used it but maybe it was too old or dry that chalk came out light (color) needed alot of pressure and would kind of stretch the fabric too. Maybe i need new chalk squares.
Thank you for the tips ❤
Love your videos!
Thank you for posting the magnetic seam guide and link to Amazon- I purchased it right away, I never knew something like this existed- I needed it so bad because I was doing zigzags not straight stitches, I am a subscriber now.
Interesting.. I bought a set of magnetic seam guide however I thought the straight edge was for straight stitches and the "wings" were for the curves. I'm speaking specifically for the guide you've shown since the set I bought have magnetic guides without the "wings"... But hey, if the way you're using it works for you then more power to you lol.
Oh I love it
Loved these tips! Thank you.
I love the magnetic guide. And it's my first time to hear about spray starch which is a cool item
I think that the question regarding the magnetic seam guide is in relation to computerized sewing machines. I will watch the video that covers that in depth. I did subscribe to your channel, I find it fascinating and the tips are so simple and yet so brilliant. Thank you Tracy
Thanks for the advice ❤️🥰🥰
Buttonhole cutter..that one i never heard about but i guess i can use cissels from woodworking, they look similar. thanks for the tip im gonna give that a try.
Thanks for sharing, good video.
chalk sharpner is good
Very good tool ideas TY. Didn't know you could buy a chalk sharpener 👍
I learned about this tool only a few years back and then immediately started looking for one😅
These are great suggestions. Thank you!
Thank you so much
Isaw somewhere that if you have computerised machine (as many of them are)to keep the magnets away feo that part of the machine as it may interfere with that part otherwise not a problem
I got my bias set off Amazon for $9.99 and it came with a awl, a measuring foot and three hem feet. Everything is in a plastic case for ready storage. Got my money's worth and will save money using it. I use starch in sewing and embroidering. Definitely a game changer. I've been thinking about getting the seam guide. How does everyone feel about the sewing lights that attach to your machine?
That Amazon set sounds like a great deal!
@Julija_Gobere It's now $19.99 (got with coupon), still worth it. The seller was LUNARM and here's all I received: Bias Tape Tool Kit w/ instructions, 5 sizes Bias Tape Maker (6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm & 25mm) with 4 pcs sewing machine presser feet, 5 sewing clips, ball point pens and an awl. The presser feet are for hemming and work on my Kenmore, Singer and Brother. There's also a multifunction Bias foot. All low shank and snap on. Came with two plastic storage cases. I generally don't buy sewing tools but this was needed and a great price. Thanks for your tutorials. My next goal is a long arm quilting machine. Happy stitching everyone.
Thank you for your videos. It's very neat and clear to understand👏! I would like to ask, does this bias tape maker work with soft textil, such as double gauze?
To be honest, I haven’t tried it double gauze yet, but I think it should handle the task🤗
@@Julija_Gobere thank you for your response 👍!
The button hole maker is it one size only and what type of light do you have above your machine and where did you get it please. Thank you
Thank you. Can anyone recommend gloves for pressing seams? I'm so tired of burning my fingers from the steam. The only gloves I can find are only for using with a clothes steamer.
I Love Your Channel , You So Good teacher 👩🏫 . Could you tell me Jack sewing machine is Comercial sewing machine ? I sewing by JUki Comercial sewing…
Is it your Jack machine working for thick Jean Fabrics ? Tell me Please , i need a new sewing machine , could you tell me Made in Where Your Jack sewing …?
I just use my seam ripper to cut the button hole.
How much cost of industrial machine ?
Does the button hole cutter come in different sizes
I’ve only seen one size, but it would make sense if there were more sizes available🤗
I have a set of Lee Valley Veritas Miniature Chisels (Item 05P8501) that will work perfectly and come in a set of 3 sizes.
I sew mostly with stretch fabric and the starch idea is brilliant and so simple no wonder I never thought of it, thank you 😅 I have the magnetic seam guide but I hardly use it. Just wondering wouldn’t putting it on your sewing machine magnetise it over time ?
I haven’t noticed any changes in my sewing machine regarding the magnet, but I think the issue is more concerning damaging the electronic/computer part of sewing machine🤔
@@Julija_Gobere I wouldn’t think it would damage your machine I just thought it might make it magnetic too which could be useful 🙂
Forty five years ago when I really started sewing more, after I had my first daughter. I would put painters tape on my machine, to gauge my seam allowance. This works until you could order the more sophisticated tools.
Using the starch on knit fabric is a game changer! I’m thinking of using it when I need to block a knit scarf!
Allo and thank you for your super handy videos. A little question, what is your accent, are you French?
Based on her name, no. I'm guessing she does not want to reveal it, but I can tell because my sister studied the language. 😅
I’m from Lithuania 🤗
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I bought a Singer brand bias tape maker. HUGE MISTAKE. Chinese made crap. The hole was too high and the only way to fix it would be to squish it down with something. And to think, when Singer products were made in the USA they were high quality items.
Also, I don't need a "buttonhole opener". My exacto knife is much better, plus it has thousands of other uses.
My understanding is that a buttonhole chisel is primarily a traditional tailoring tool that is/was used for handsewn buttonholes where you cut the hole before sewing - and once you're dealing with several layers of fabric and interfacing, no other method of cutting a buttonhole is as precise as that. (For several thicker layers you would give it a tap with a mallet.)
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