OMG! I love how helpful the commenters are! Baby girl (I am an old lady)… take care of your wrists! Health first! Your business will grow and you need your second most important tools to create (or use your first most important tool and outsource…). I wish you GREAT success!
Production seamstress here. With sewing machine needles. The light weight fabric the smaller the needle and lighter weight thread. The heavy the fabric or tightly woven, the thicker the needle and you want to use a heavier thread. So your Rasant thread should have a 120 and 75. Looking into coats dual duty thread, which is the same quality as Rasant. ISTA (industrial sewing threads Australia) also comes in two weights 120 and 80. Knit wear and stretch fabric you want ball point needles as to not create damage to the structure of the fabric. Then you have your sharps which are for your woven fabrics. Get familiar with all the codes on the needle packs as you want to make sure that you’re using the right ones. Also with your carpal tunnel, look into getting an electric cutter to avoid repetitive movement and take pressure and strain off your wrist. You’re doing amazing!! If you have any questions I am here to help and answer questions. I only ever used industrial sewing machines and have worked in manufacturing for 10+ years and have my own manufacturing business. Always keen to help and pass on knowledge.
ball point needles are for knits, not satins, they are designed to punch the fabric not pierce. For corduroys you need to use a denim needle, heavier duty, therefore can cope with the heft of the fabric. Realistically for satins and light fabrics you need to use a fine sharp needle. I think you have gotten away with it, because you have made scrunchies, but with the bags you need to use the correct needles, otherwise the overall integrity will be compromised. Not trolling, honestly, love your channel, just giving tips that I have garnered over the years.
now is the time to get a AccuQuilt --Studio-- fabric cutter and have a --fabric die made with your pattern-- - with the AQ studio - you will be able to cut 6 to 10 layers of fabric at a time - will save you a HUGE amount of time - the fabric cutter will pay for itself in a short period of time --- with your smaller bags - you could get two or three patterns on one fabric die . . only draw back on the --Studio -- it needs its own set up area . . its a large piece of equipment - - my Studio is 14 yrs old . . it has paid for itself over and over - not to mention my time and energy saved . . just a thought :)
You should make a "hard" pattern template of your makeup bags, either stronger paper, cardboard, or plastic. I make hard templates of my patterns because over time the paper templates get lots of nicks and cuts in them, or slightly shaven edges so the pattern starts getting smaller. Lasts so much longer!
@@braelyncarey3356Google box cosmetic bag free sewing pattern. Once you make the first one, it's easy to resize by adding a few inches. Out of personal experience, I would do the first with either muslin or inexpensive fabric, so you can work the kinks out.
Taylah if you play with the tensions you will see the first on the right is the back looper & the next is the top looper so play with those & you will get the tension right for your overlocker. The next 2 are the 2 needles which may need some adjustment but look at the loopers first. Please take note of the numbers or placement of where they are as you sew sometimes it still loosens & you may still need to play around every few days depending on how much you sew & the quality of your overlocker. Mine isn't top of the range but check this & hopefully, this helps with your overlocker.
I don't know if you have access to a quilter, but making a full size quilt, then cutting it might help to save on time and carpo! I did that last year with making 18" Christmas stocking to cut down on my waste fabric and batting. Also, a large iron will help with time and coverage. A hard acrylic pattern would be very helpful! Love your bags! As a quilter, I use many shortcuts such as layering to help save time and money!
Hi Taylah Just wanted to let you know that when you are putting the zipper pull onto your zipper tape you should have the zipper tape even as it goes onto the pull otherwise it will feel like it is getting stuck on the teeth Also when you are quilting your fabric pieces together it helps to wear quilting gloves as it puts less stress on you hands 😊😊
Hi Taylah, I developed carpel tunnel about 2 years ago. I purchased a specific wrist brace for carpel tunnel that I got from a chemist here in Australia for about $40 ( it has a padded area which the palm of your hand rests on). I use it at night time which stops you curling your hand while you sleep and frees up your hands during the day. This is what my doctor recommended as surgery isn’t necessarily the best option. When I first feel the pain I start using it at night and do that for about a week and then I don’t have to do that again for a couple of months.
Raise your hand above your head , bend elbow over/down over head to other side, put your elbow on door frame and lean in and stretch & hold it, sounds crazy but you need to stretch it starting higher on your arm. Won't cure it but will help for sure.
Never use the clear thread in the bobbin. It has the ability to cut and ruin your bobbin holder. Use in for top thread only. I also had a sewing machine repair man tell me the same.
Update: I use the Deco Bob in the top thread not the bobbin. I use regular cotton/poly in the bobbin. Also, Deco Bob is a fine poly not nylon. I am sorry about the confusion.
Titanium rotary blades are sharper and last longer and remember you can purchase a blade sharpener to sharpen your blades. What a great job you are doing. You could just zigzag around your face washers. If there is a quilting group in yur area you could approach them and ask for help with the issues you have they will be more than happy to help you. I'm a quilter but useless at putting zips in sadly. There is a TH-cam video that will tell you all about zips, it's definitely worth checking out.
On the overlocker, different color threads will help you figure out which tension needs to be corrected, and check your manual as each overlocker has it's own steps in the threading process. Also, overlockers work best when the stitches aren't so close together. As for the chains of loops left over there are two or three methods to deal with them. You can thread the chain in a needle and weave the chain back into the stitching you just did, or you can use fabric glue at the corner and cut when dry, or you can bring it back to your Juki and sew across the corner locking in the stitches. You also may want to try using embroidery bobbins, the thread is thinner (but strong) and there is so much more thread on the bobbin. The bobbins come ready to pop into your machine and they are inexpensive. There are a few different types to choose from, and there is also embroidery bobbin thread that you can wind on your own bobbins if preferred.
You can get acrylic template made, have them included splits for where the rotary cutter go through. Also look at truline brand rotary cutter it is more ergonomic, easier on your hand. But you go, girl!
If you think the metal zips are going to be smoother you might want to think again, just saying. You don't need to get a walking foot for your industrial just change out a bigger needle. For me I have a walking foot industrial that can go through canvas, leather and really thick materials. There is a right way and a wrong way that the zipper needs to go on so if the teeth are going to the left it looks like an arrow you need to put the zipper on from the right.
I get this really bad and after doctors told me to take aspirin I went down a deep rabbit hole and this is what helped cure it completely! 1. Strengthening shoulders and back. That tendon runs all the way up and weak shoulders/back/posture causes weakness there. Honestly it cured it in a week 2. For immediate relief, use kinetic tape and scraping. (I used the blunt side of a butter knife) there are lots of tutorials on TH-cam for it. Hope it helps! ❤️ a fellow sewist
I suffered with carpal tunnel for 16 years. The surgery is really quick and was so worth it for me. The surgeon timed himself, and he did one hand in 6 min. Then I thought, 6 min vs. 16 years! Why didn’t i do it sooner?
You dam right to not give away your designs light heartedly You had to use your fabric and your time to work out the right shape and structure of each size bag. At the end of the day it your livelihood your busines so don't hand it over till your happy to do so. Take care Regards Heidi 🇬🇧 uk xx
Just an idea for the Rose Gold zippers… pick 2-3 fabrics to coordinate with the RG zip and create a “limited edition” bag. When They are gone, they are gone. ❤
Thanks so much for your video ❤I have to say, I have never seen anyone hold their ruler that way before ☺️ The zip that stops is for trousers to stop it going down and revealing all 🙈😉
Same! I learned from a jeweler that rose gold goes with any skin tone, so if you're ever in doubt of whether to go with gold or silver, you can't go wrong with rose gold!
You have to do the 3rd thread first. Then do the 4th thread. The 4 thread has to be over the the 3 thread looper. Then you have to have 1 or 2 thread in 1 and 2. Make sure the 4 thread is in the all parts. Once you get you will see how easy it is. I love mine. I use mine on bandana. I have 5 with all different color threads
Loops in the bottom of your stitching is almost always from threading your machine with your foot in the down position. The tension discs the thread goes through on the top is closed when the foot is down, so if you accidentally thread your machine with the foot down the thread does not go in between the dice. The result is you have no tension in the top of which makes loose thread on the bottom side of your work. I that helps somebody.
One thought would be to quilt much larger pieces of fabric and cut out each bag from that. Especially if you have a small, medium, and large in one order!
With the overlocker, change all the threads to a different colours then you can tell which one is 'out', it makes it easier to adjust the tension. As for the square face scrubbies, it takes time to figure out when to stop so you can turn your fabric on the corner to reduce the loops. Also have you tried an cordless rotary cutter to help with rough cut the batting? might be easier on your body. Glad to hear that you sold out, its such a good feeling 😊
I loved watching this!! Good for you and your success Girl!! I started a childrens clothing business 3o years ago and this video brings it all back the endless cutting, sewing and finishing touches!! Much luck on all future endeavors!!
Good morning Taylor. The way I have been learning my Overlocker is by using different coloured threads in each run. That way you will be able to see which colour thread is causing your problem. You can then adjust your tension and trial again. Don’t worry about having to re thread the machine, you can cut the thread off at the top, remove the cotton spool & replace but do not pull out the thread from within the machine, tie the new cotton to the threaded cotton. Once you have done this for all spools just run the machine. All threads will come through. Lovely work. Kind regards.
Good Morning Taylah it’s Nov.15 at 5:45 am. I do love all you stuff. Also wanted to let you know everyone is starting to make copies of your make up bags. I believe you have the best ones. Keep it up darlin. ❤
The problem is that there are only so many ways to make things. She herself watched other people make them, and with trial and error made hers. Im sure hers is not an original design, though. So I don't agree with people making her design. She made them watching someone else and others are making them watching hers. That's how it goes. Unless she copyrights it then people can use hers for inspiration if they want.
You are both amazingly talented and relatable. I wanted to make some face scrubbies this past week, tried the overlocked method, hated how it didn’t look clean enough and pivoted back to the more effort regular sewn, flipped inside out and top stitched.
Without a walking foot working on high loft material, and if the top layer seems pushed ahead of the back, you may try decreasing the presser foot pressure. The foot then has a lighter downward pressure and doesn’t push the top layer ahead as bad.
Enjoyed your video and love the makeup bags, they are beautiful! Taylah, this takes a bit of effort but icing 3 times a day for 15 minutes each time is very effective for inflammation. You can make ice packs using ziplock bags partially filled with isopropyl alcohol and water mix. I put in a drop of food coloring to visualize easier. Put a thinish piece of fabric between you and the ice pack and I will use an ace wrap to hold in place. Also I have found that the NSAID Toradol works the best for me however it is very hard on the kidneys so I use it very very sparingly. Otherwise “resting” with the wrist braces I have found to be very helpful. The other tip I have is diet, sugar is an inflammatory and there’s lots of YT info on anti-inflammatory diets. Best of luck to you! ❤️
Tayla, Try a caster oil and cayenne wrap on your wrists at night. It might help reduce inflammation and help you feel better. I love your videos and you inspire me so much. ❤️
I literally made my first ever makeup bag today!! It was my very first sewing project and I was so happy!! I posted a video on my IG story I was so happy haha very proud of myself!! Yours are better than mine but I’ll get there!!!!
The easier pull for the zipper of course! nothing is more annoying than stuck zippers… and they look pretty too and match perfectly👍🏻 sooo so pretty bags- love all the beautiful patterns. Wish you all success ❤
Finally had a chance to get back to sewing and watching your videos! I LOVE the makeup bags! You continually amaze me with the new skills you acquire and products you offer, but it's your work ethic that stills blows me away and never fails to inspire! Big hugs from Kentucky! ❤💙💜💚🧡💛
🎉Congratulations on your makeup bag orders N a sell out!! 😃 Loving your video's that you create as we all learn so much, your fabric's are beautiful too what you have chosen, seems so much behind the scenes to create however looks like you have it on lock 👍N it's been a success!! 👏💖 your an inspiration to so many globally 🌏 we really appreciate you sharing N explaining 🗣 each step you take ... do take care with your wrist though 🥰 Keep enjoying what your love creatively 😅🤩😘🙋♀❤
I love your video! I wanted to recommend the Martelli Ergo Rotary Cutter. I got mine in 2020 for the same reason and it really helped. They come in left and right, and 3 different blade sizes. Or, like someone else commented, an electric cutter. I'm too accident prone so I'm hesitant to get an electric cutter just yet. Thank you for sharing your processes and videos.
Loved watching your process and the beautiful bags you turn out. May I recommend electric (battery) scissors to save your fingers and wrists and a mangle for ironing your fabric? Anything that can help you prevent further carpal tunnel injury and save time is so important for you. I'm older and wish I had taken more care of my (now) arthritic and carpel hands when I was younger. Love watching someone work towards their dreams.
Cool, nice bags! I would double the size piece that I am quilting then cut it into 4 bag parts. Not sure why you don't quilt the inside of the bag at the same time, would save time and not have extra fabric inside the bag. Impressive! Glad to hear you are doing so well!
I have carpal tunnel too… and struggle to use scissors …you can buy electric scissors which will help but through everything but especially the thick wadding which you have to open scissors up wide for. You can get them online but Bunnings also have a few types. They aren’t expensive either.
These make up bags are so nice! I've seen you talk about them on a live stream & knew they were going to be a hit! aah I'm sorry about the hand problems, it sucks when we love what we do and mostly use our arms and hands as makers. Pls take care :)
You could also potentially invest in a little tabletop glowforge-itll laser cut through layers of fabric, leather etc. you just need a vector file to cut and good ventilation.
Fiskars makes an amazing ruler rotary blade combo where you can just push down and it cuts the fabric, works great for my carpal tunnel. Also grace company makes an awesome rotary cutter that is ergonomic.
I have carpal tunnel, too. I was told it's not good to work/type in the braces. Do you sleep in yours? I sleep in mine and almost never have to wear them during the day unless I'm having a bad flare up.
Yes, do different color threads on your serger to see which color is making the loops then you can adjust that color! TH-cam search your machine, everything is online now! Also, use the rotary cutter to cut several layers of fabric to save time, even the parts you are using the scissors, it will be more accurate as well. It’s okay if you accidentally cut a tiny bit into your seam allowance while you get use to using the rotary cutter if that’s the issue. These bags look great, keep it up! And make sure you are charging for your time, these are not factory made, charge for your time!
Hi, I faced same issue with roller cutter - the blades are very expensive (for mass use), so i found a friend who is pro in sharpening knifes. He sharped the blades for me. Do you have knife sharpening service in your town? Maybe that would be cost efficient to use it?
Funny tangent: Years ago I briefly worked for a restaurant supply company, and once a week we had to stay an hour extra to listen to/watch product demos from various reps (at least they served us pizza). One time, a knife sharpening rep was scheduled to visit, so boss told us to gather up all our kitchen knives, scissors, etc and bring them in for free sharpening. Taking a big bag full of various-sized knives to work in the morning was one of the strangest experiences I've ever had. I recall wondering what what would happen if I was pulled over and a cop saw them on my passenger seat...
@@melissamiller5178 ahhaha) i can imagine - i was going to a fencing sport club when i was 8-11 y.o. and had to bring my fencing sward with me. Ppl were looking oddly at me, few times police stopped to check its a sports sward, not a real weapon )))
Taylah I am not sure if you can get it in Australia but you NEED to see if you can get the True Cut Rotary cutter!!! It is the most ergonomic cutter I have ever seen or used!!! It makes you use so much less pressure and the design is amazing!!! You can even get the entire True Cut system if you like which has rulers with a groove at the edge. The cutter comes with an attachment for these rulers so that it sits right in that groove and you get the perfect straight cuts every time! Let me know if you or anyone else would like me to check if they ship to you and try to drop a link!
Oh my! You have an industrial process here! Good for you! Do you have any helpers? Applause for doing it all on your own! But seriously, it's not sustainable w your wrists. Have you looked into an industrial cutter? There are different types, not too pricey to upgrade to. The jigsaw type of cutter looks great for cutting a stack of similar pattern pieces. This will help the wrists from scissors action. There's a lot of hand work going on in sewing. Have you looked into other wrist braces? I know not all worked for me when I had CT on the job, but I kept searching till I found ones that helped me.
I only have the walking foot on my machine. My walking foot has the little arm to measure the gap too. I just leave the walking foot on regardless of what I’m sewing….quilting, zips, thick fabric, satin etc. I just change the needle if I need to
Have you seen the sping scissors? You only have to squeeze to cut and then release for it to open. These are great for conditions like carpal tunnel or arthritis.
Congratulations! It it the loop at the end loop/tail at the end when your done, I use a crochet hook to tuck it back into the stiching. But that's with my serger. I always thought when you were done stitching the tail was supposed to be there.
I don’t use a walking foot on my machine when I quilt. Yes it’s recommended but I don’t have time to continuously switch my feet. I change my stitch length based on thickness. Quilting I set my length to 3 or 3.5 it works well and helps make sure the stitches are even between the layers. I use a Juki TL18-QVP. You could reach out to Juki Junkies to see if they have a walking foot for your machine. They’re based out of Florida USA. They’re who I got my machine through. Needles confuse me also. I usually only see cotton fabrics.
Hi, where did u get the pattern from? Im only sewn once, 6 months ago. I made 12 scrunchies and then was done... FOR 6 MONTHS after buying my first sewing machine lol. I'd like to make a makeup bag for my kids teachers as Christmas presents. This looks very very difficult for a beginner. Do u have a slower video? Sewing for dummies? I wana make something but then get over it lol.
Wow congratulations. Im just sitting on my machine making makeup bags ,scrunchies etc although i have fear what if nobody wants to buy my things 😢but i wont giveup
"Do what you love and the money will follow" is a quote I love -- although I'm not sure it's always the case! I find I'm happy just making stuff whether it ever sells or not (it's also a really good justification for buying more fabric - haha!)
I have had carpal tunnel surgery on both hands. The right one I just ignored for about 10 years, and the doctor gave me hell about not coming in earlier. When the left started it was much worse than the right and when I went to the doctor he said the nerve was severely pinched and I had surgery within two weeks from the first attack. The doctor told me that if you wait too long to have the surgery you can have permanent damage that can't be corrected. I was out playing golf within two weeks from the surgery. You are young, your health is too important to ignore.
That takes so long to quilt it. I’ll ask around see if there’s something you can do about that. Also with the zippers here in the states when things are like that we use a bar of soap to stop it from sticking or try Pam cooking spray on a paper towel and wipe it down very little. Also the one zipper that has a hole in it? Bath and body works makes holders for anti bacterial lotion would hook onto that. ❤
OMG! I love how helpful the commenters are! Baby girl (I am an old lady)… take care of your wrists! Health first! Your business will grow and you need your second most important tools to create (or use your first most important tool and outsource…). I wish you GREAT success!
This! Mum hasn't sewn for years (used to be her job) because of her wrists and hands. Look after them!
Production seamstress here.
With sewing machine needles.
The light weight fabric the smaller the needle and lighter weight thread.
The heavy the fabric or tightly woven, the thicker the needle and you want to use a heavier thread.
So your Rasant thread should have a 120 and 75.
Looking into coats dual duty thread, which is the same quality as Rasant. ISTA (industrial sewing threads Australia) also comes in two weights 120 and 80.
Knit wear and stretch fabric you want ball point needles as to not create damage to the structure of the fabric. Then you have your sharps which are for your woven fabrics.
Get familiar with all the codes on the needle packs as you want to make sure that you’re using the right ones.
Also with your carpal tunnel, look into getting an electric cutter to avoid repetitive movement and take pressure and strain off your wrist.
You’re doing amazing!! If you have any questions I am here to help and answer questions. I only ever used industrial sewing machines and have worked in manufacturing for 10+ years and have my own manufacturing business.
Always keen to help and pass on knowledge.
Thank you for sharing!
This was sooooo kind and helpful!❤
Kind of you to offer such helpful info.
To help with your overlocker. Put 4 different coloured cottons on it. Then you can tell which needle or looper that needs fixing. Hope this helps.
exactly!!!
ball point needles are for knits, not satins, they are designed to punch the fabric not pierce. For corduroys you need to use a denim needle, heavier duty, therefore can cope with the heft of the fabric. Realistically for satins and light fabrics you need to use a fine sharp needle. I think you have gotten away with it, because you have made scrunchies, but with the bags you need to use the correct needles, otherwise the overall integrity will be compromised. Not trolling, honestly, love your channel, just giving tips that I have garnered over the years.
great feedback! yes, helpful 😊
Thanks for sharing
Thank you. You have helped me understand needles too.
I looooove to read this kind of comments. It just makes me realize there is good people out there.
I only use Organ needles for my industrial and my Sergers or the needles made from Germany.
now is the time to get a AccuQuilt --Studio-- fabric cutter and have a --fabric die made with your pattern-- - with the AQ studio - you will be able to cut 6 to 10 layers of fabric at a time - will save you a HUGE amount of time - the fabric cutter will pay for itself in a short period of time --- with your smaller bags - you could get two or three patterns on one fabric die . .
only draw back on the --Studio -- it needs its own set up area . . its a large piece of equipment -
- my Studio is 14 yrs old . . it has paid for itself over and over - not to mention my time and energy saved . . just a thought :)
Yes, yes, yes! AccuQuilt Studio all the way. Custom dies for the repetitive cutting.
You should make a "hard" pattern template of your makeup bags, either stronger paper, cardboard, or plastic. I make hard templates of my patterns because over time the paper templates get lots of nicks and cuts in them, or slightly shaven edges so the pattern starts getting smaller. Lasts so much longer!
Definitely need to! I’ve cut my paper ones down quite a bit 😂🤍
I had the same thought!
@@TaylahRoseI use rigid plastic plastic placemats from the dollar store.
do you know where i could get the templates she used? or the dimensions of them?
@@braelyncarey3356Google box cosmetic bag free sewing pattern. Once you make the first one, it's easy to resize by adding a few inches. Out of personal experience, I would do the first with either muslin or inexpensive fabric, so you can work the kinks out.
Taylah if you play with the tensions you will see the first on the right is the back looper & the next is the top looper so play with those & you will get the tension right for your overlocker. The next 2 are the 2 needles which may need some adjustment but look at the loopers first. Please take note of the numbers or placement of where they are as you sew sometimes it still loosens & you may still need to play around every few days depending on how much you sew & the quality of your overlocker. Mine isn't top of the range but check this & hopefully, this helps with your overlocker.
I don't know if you have access to a quilter, but making a full size quilt, then cutting it might help to save on time and carpo! I did that last year with making 18" Christmas stocking to cut down on my waste fabric and batting. Also, a large iron will help with time and coverage. A hard acrylic pattern would be very helpful! Love your bags! As a quilter, I use many shortcuts such as layering to help save time and money!
Great advice and ideas!
Great idea!
also if you run the blades back and forth over tin foil it will sharpen like brand new. this hack has saved me SO much money on blades.
Yes!!!!
Hi Taylah
Just wanted to let you know that when you are putting the zipper pull onto your zipper tape you should have the zipper tape even as it goes onto the pull otherwise it will feel like it is getting stuck on the teeth
Also when you are quilting your fabric pieces together it helps to wear quilting gloves as it puts less stress on you hands 😊😊
Hi Taylah, I developed carpel tunnel about 2 years ago. I purchased a specific wrist brace for carpel tunnel that I got from a chemist here in Australia for about $40 ( it has a padded area which the palm of your hand rests on). I use it at night time which stops you curling your hand while you sleep and frees up your hands during the day. This is what my doctor recommended as surgery isn’t necessarily the best option. When I first feel the pain I start using it at night and do that for about a week and then I don’t have to do that again for a couple of months.
If possible can you share the link with us? Thank you!
Raise your hand above your head , bend elbow over/down over head to other side, put your elbow on door frame and lean in and stretch & hold it, sounds crazy but you need to stretch it starting higher on your arm. Won't cure it but will help for sure.
Also, use an “invisible thread.” I use a thread called Deco Bob. It goes with everything. It would save you from having to change thread all the time.
Never use the clear thread in the bobbin. It has the ability to cut and ruin your bobbin holder. Use in for top thread only. I also had a sewing machine repair man tell me the same.
Update: I use the Deco Bob in the top thread not the bobbin. I use regular cotton/poly in the bobbin. Also, Deco Bob is a fine poly not nylon. I am sorry about the confusion.
Titanium rotary blades are sharper and last longer and remember you can purchase a blade sharpener to sharpen your blades. What a great job you are doing. You could just zigzag around your face washers. If there is a quilting group in yur area you could approach them and ask for help with the issues you have they will be more than happy to help you. I'm a quilter but useless at putting zips in sadly. There is a TH-cam video that will tell you all about zips, it's definitely worth checking out.
Martelli Ergonomic Rotary Cutter. It has saved me and only around $25 US. Get some electric scissors to cut the wadding. Love your stuff!
On the overlocker, different color threads will help you figure out which tension needs to be corrected, and check your manual as each overlocker has it's own steps in the threading process. Also, overlockers work best when the stitches aren't so close together. As for the chains of loops left over there are two or three methods to deal with them. You can thread the chain in a needle and weave the chain back into the stitching you just did, or you can use fabric glue at the corner and cut when dry, or you can bring it back to your Juki and sew across the corner locking in the stitches. You also may want to try using embroidery bobbins, the thread is thinner (but strong) and there is so much more thread on the bobbin. The bobbins come ready to pop into your machine and they are inexpensive. There are a few different types to choose from, and there is also embroidery bobbin thread that you can wind on your own bobbins if preferred.
You can get acrylic template made, have them included splits for where the rotary cutter go through. Also look at truline brand rotary cutter it is more ergonomic, easier on your hand. But you go, girl!
Where can you get the templates made? I'm looking to make the mini bags to clip on purses. I want a template for the mini boxy bag
If you think the metal zips are going to be smoother you might want to think again, just saying. You don't need to get a walking foot for your industrial just change out a bigger needle. For me I have a walking foot industrial that can go through canvas, leather and really thick materials. There is a right way and a wrong way that the zipper needs to go on so if the teeth are going to the left it looks like an arrow you need to put the zipper on from the right.
I get this really bad and after doctors told me to take aspirin I went down a deep rabbit hole and this is what helped cure it completely!
1. Strengthening shoulders and back. That tendon runs all the way up and weak shoulders/back/posture causes weakness there. Honestly it cured it in a week
2. For immediate relief, use kinetic tape and scraping. (I used the blunt side of a butter knife) there are lots of tutorials on TH-cam for it.
Hope it helps! ❤️ a fellow sewist
I suffered with carpal tunnel for 16 years. The surgery is really quick and was so worth it for me. The surgeon timed himself, and he did one hand in 6 min. Then I thought, 6 min vs. 16 years! Why didn’t i do it sooner?
You dam right to not give away your designs light heartedly You had to use your fabric and your time to work out the right shape and structure of each size bag. At the end of the day it your livelihood your busines so don't hand it over till your happy to do so.
Take care
Regards
Heidi 🇬🇧 uk xx
Thanks so much! 🤍
@@TaylahRose your welcome xx
Finally, oh my god, it's awesome! This is the typical *unidups* bag, you deserve it! ! ! !
Just an idea for the Rose Gold zippers… pick 2-3 fabrics to coordinate with the RG zip and create a “limited edition” bag. When They are gone, they are gone. ❤
Round the corners withi your overlocker avoids loops without stopping and starting
Thanks so much for your video ❤I have to say, I have never seen anyone hold their ruler that way before ☺️ The zip that stops is for trousers to stop it going down and revealing all 🙈😉
That corduroy looks very thick and luxurious - love the green one with that beautiful lining❤
Just retread and take bobbin out and back in usually does the trick when stitches don't look right.
Rose gold is my favorite in jewelry. Will be beautiful
Same! I learned from a jeweler that rose gold goes with any skin tone, so if you're ever in doubt of whether to go with gold or silver, you can't go wrong with rose gold!
You have to do the 3rd thread first. Then do the 4th thread. The 4 thread has to be over the the 3 thread looper. Then you have to have 1 or 2 thread in 1 and 2. Make sure the 4 thread is in the all parts. Once you get you will see how easy it is. I love mine. I use mine on bandana. I have 5 with all different color threads
Round facial scrubbies would be nice looking. You could add a cute tiny tag on the side to cover the overlocker threads where they start and end.
Loops in the bottom of your stitching is almost always from threading your machine with your foot in the down position. The tension discs the thread goes through on the top is closed when the foot is down, so if you accidentally thread your machine with the foot down the thread does not go in between the dice. The result is you have no tension in the top of which makes loose thread on the bottom side of your work. I that helps somebody.
One thought would be to quilt much larger pieces of fabric and cut out each bag from that. Especially if you have a small, medium, and large in one order!
With the overlocker, change all the threads to a different colours then you can tell which one is 'out', it makes it easier to adjust the tension. As for the square face scrubbies, it takes time to figure out when to stop so you can turn your fabric on the corner to reduce the loops. Also have you tried an cordless rotary cutter to help with rough cut the batting? might be easier on your body. Glad to hear that you sold out, its such a good feeling 😊
Also I found out that there is an order to threading the machine up and the various models can have a different order.
What an awesome comment! I Love that! You lifted her up and I can’t wait to share your channel! 💞
I loved watching this!! Good for you and your success Girl!! I started a childrens clothing business 3o years ago and this video brings it all back the endless cutting, sewing and finishing touches!! Much luck on all future endeavors!!
Good morning Taylor. The way I have been learning my Overlocker is by using different coloured threads in each run. That way you will be able to see which colour thread is causing your problem. You can then adjust your tension and trial again. Don’t worry about having to re thread the machine, you can cut the thread off at the top, remove the cotton spool & replace but do not pull out the thread from within the machine, tie the new cotton to the threaded cotton. Once you have done this for all spools just run the machine. All threads will come through.
Lovely work. Kind regards.
Good Morning Taylah it’s Nov.15 at 5:45 am. I do love all you stuff. Also wanted to let you know everyone is starting to make copies of your make up bags. I believe you have the best ones. Keep it up darlin. ❤
The problem is that there are only so many ways to make things. She herself watched other people make them, and with trial and error made hers. Im sure hers is not an original design, though. So I don't agree with people making her design. She made them watching someone else and others are making them watching hers. That's how it goes. Unless she copyrights it then people can use hers for inspiration if they want.
Thank you so much 🥰
Try the truecut my comfort rotary cutter. It’s so much easier to cut with sore wrists.
You are both amazingly talented and relatable. I wanted to make some face scrubbies this past week, tried the overlocked method, hated how it didn’t look clean enough and pivoted back to the more effort regular sewn, flipped inside out and top stitched.
Without a walking foot working on high loft material, and if the top layer seems pushed ahead of the back, you may try decreasing the presser foot pressure. The foot then has a lighter downward pressure and doesn’t push the top layer ahead as bad.
your makeup bags are so cute, I'm not surprised at all that they sold out 🥰
Thank you so much 🥰
Enjoyed your video and love the makeup bags, they are beautiful! Taylah, this takes a bit of effort but icing 3 times a day for 15 minutes each time is very effective for inflammation. You can make ice packs using ziplock bags partially filled with isopropyl alcohol and water mix. I put in a drop of food coloring to visualize easier. Put a thinish piece of fabric between you and the ice pack and I will use an ace wrap to hold in place. Also I have found that the NSAID Toradol works the best for me however it is very hard on the kidneys so I use it very very sparingly. Otherwise “resting” with the wrist braces I have found to be very helpful. The other tip I have is diet, sugar is an inflammatory and there’s lots of YT info on anti-inflammatory diets. Best of luck to you! ❤️
Tayla,
Try a caster oil and cayenne wrap on your wrists at night. It might help reduce inflammation and help you feel better. I love your videos and you inspire me so much. ❤️
I literally made my first ever makeup bag today!! It was my very first sewing project and I was so happy!! I posted a video on my IG story I was so happy haha very proud of myself!! Yours are better than mine but I’ll get there!!!!
Oh yeah and I also forgot to add my pull tabs. I was so excited when I finished, looked to the left, and there they were haha
The easier pull for the zipper of course! nothing is more annoying than stuck zippers… and they look pretty too and match perfectly👍🏻 sooo so pretty bags- love all the beautiful patterns. Wish you all success ❤
Finally had a chance to get back to sewing and watching your videos! I LOVE the makeup bags! You continually amaze me with the new skills you acquire and products you offer, but it's your work ethic that stills blows me away and never fails to inspire! Big hugs from Kentucky! ❤💙💜💚🧡💛
Love the video! ❤️ I just love watching you make stuff for launches, markets etc 🥰
You should look into the electric cutters! So much faster and better on your wrists as you don’t have to use any downward force or pressure 👍🏻
🎉Congratulations on your makeup bag orders N a sell out!! 😃 Loving your video's that you create as we all learn so much, your fabric's are beautiful too what you have chosen, seems so much behind the scenes to create however looks like you have it on lock 👍N it's been a success!! 👏💖 your an inspiration to so many globally 🌏 we really appreciate you sharing N explaining 🗣 each step you take ... do take care with your wrist though 🥰 Keep enjoying what your love creatively 😅🤩😘🙋♀❤
I love your video! I wanted to recommend the Martelli Ergo Rotary Cutter. I got mine in 2020 for the same reason and it really helped. They come in left and right, and 3 different blade sizes.
Or, like someone else commented, an electric cutter. I'm too accident prone so I'm hesitant to get an electric cutter just yet.
Thank you for sharing your processes and videos.
Loved watching your process and the beautiful bags you turn out. May I recommend electric (battery) scissors to save your fingers and wrists and a mangle for ironing your fabric? Anything that can help you prevent further carpal tunnel injury and save time is so important for you. I'm older and wish I had taken more care of my (now) arthritic and carpel hands when I was younger. Love watching someone work towards their dreams.
Cool, nice bags! I would double the size piece that I am quilting then cut it into 4 bag parts. Not sure why you don't quilt the inside of the bag at the same time, would save time and not have extra fabric inside the bag. Impressive! Glad to hear you are doing so well!
I have carpal tunnel too… and struggle to use scissors …you can buy electric scissors which will help but through everything but especially the thick wadding which you have to open scissors up wide for. You can get them online but Bunnings also have a few types. They aren’t expensive either.
These make up bags are so nice! I've seen you talk about them on a live stream & knew they were going to be a hit! aah I'm sorry about the hand problems, it sucks when we love what we do and mostly use our arms and hands as makers. Pls take care :)
You could also potentially invest in a little tabletop glowforge-itll laser cut through layers of fabric, leather etc. you just need a vector file to cut and good ventilation.
Fiskars makes an amazing ruler rotary blade combo where you can just push down and it cuts the fabric, works great for my carpal tunnel. Also grace company makes an awesome rotary cutter that is ergonomic.
I have carpal tunnel, too. I was told it's not good to work/type in the braces. Do you sleep in yours? I sleep in mine and almost never have to wear them during the day unless I'm having a bad flare up.
Congratulations on your makeup bag orders. They look great. Hope you get relief for your wrists.
Yes, do different color threads on your serger to see which color is making the loops then you can adjust that color! TH-cam search your machine, everything is online now! Also, use the rotary cutter to cut several layers of fabric to save time, even the parts you are using the scissors, it will be more accurate as well. It’s okay if you accidentally cut a tiny bit into your seam allowance while you get use to using the rotary cutter if that’s the issue. These bags look great, keep it up! And make sure you are charging for your time, these are not factory made, charge for your time!
I have carpel tunnel and also a few surgeries due to arthritis. I just black tub socks to put over my braces to keep them cleaner
Hi, I faced same issue with roller cutter - the blades are very expensive (for mass use), so i found a friend who is pro in sharpening knifes. He sharped the blades for me. Do you have knife sharpening service in your town? Maybe that would be cost efficient to use it?
Funny tangent: Years ago I briefly worked for a restaurant supply company, and once a week we had to stay an hour extra to listen to/watch product demos from various reps (at least they served us pizza). One time, a knife sharpening rep was scheduled to visit, so boss told us to gather up all our kitchen knives, scissors, etc and bring them in for free sharpening. Taking a big bag full of various-sized knives to work in the morning was one of the strangest experiences I've ever had. I recall wondering what what would happen if I was pulled over and a cop saw them on my passenger seat...
@@melissamiller5178 ahhaha) i can imagine - i was going to a fencing sport club when i was 8-11 y.o. and had to bring my fencing sward with me. Ppl were looking oddly at me, few times police stopped to check its a sports sward, not a real weapon )))
Taylah I am not sure if you can get it in Australia but you NEED to see if you can get the True Cut Rotary cutter!!! It is the most ergonomic cutter I have ever seen or used!!! It makes you use so much less pressure and the design is amazing!!! You can even get the entire True Cut system if you like which has rulers with a groove at the edge. The cutter comes with an attachment for these rulers so that it sits right in that groove and you get the perfect straight cuts every time! Let me know if you or anyone else would like me to check if they ship to you and try to drop a link!
Oh my! You have an industrial process here! Good for you! Do you have any helpers? Applause for doing it all on your own! But seriously, it's not sustainable w your wrists. Have you looked into an industrial cutter? There are different types, not too pricey to upgrade to. The jigsaw type of cutter looks great for cutting a stack of similar pattern pieces. This will help the wrists from scissors action. There's a lot of hand work going on in sewing. Have you looked into other wrist braces? I know not all worked for me when I had CT on the job, but I kept searching till I found ones that helped me.
I only have the walking foot on my machine. My walking foot has the little arm to measure the gap too. I just leave the walking foot on regardless of what I’m sewing….quilting, zips, thick fabric, satin etc. I just change the needle if I need to
How much do you sell them for???
I really like how your toiletry bags came out. You really did a great job.
Thanks so much! 🤍
Congratulations on your beautiful makeup bags . What kind of machine are you using please?
Have you seen the sping scissors? You only have to squeeze to cut and then release for it to open. These are great for conditions like carpal tunnel or arthritis.
Buy the gardening gloves with the texture on palm for grip. Makes mass sewing quilting easier
congrats on such a successful launch!!
What is your price point on your bags?
Congratulations!
It it the loop at the end loop/tail at the end when your done, I use a crochet hook to tuck it back into the stiching. But that's with my serger. I always thought when you were done stitching the tail was supposed to be there.
I don’t use a walking foot on my machine when I quilt. Yes it’s recommended but I don’t have time to continuously switch my feet. I change my stitch length based on thickness. Quilting I set my length to 3 or 3.5 it works well and helps make sure the stitches are even between the layers. I use a Juki TL18-QVP. You could reach out to Juki Junkies to see if they have a walking foot for your machine. They’re based out of Florida USA. They’re who I got my machine through. Needles confuse me also. I usually only see cotton fabrics.
What type of fabric can I use to make the bag?
I like the zip that allows you to add a zipper pull.
I personally like that you behind because I’m more likely to get and extra video which I would like. And I love your video just in general
any chances to get this pattern measurement please
Do your little face scrubber washes round, no corners then.
I like the rambling!! ❤❤❤
you can replace the blades in your rotary cutters. I am a couture seamstress and get mine in I think a pack of 10, lasts me a long time.
They also sell blade sharpeners just for rotary blades.
If you can change the pressure on the presser foot of your industrial Juki that can mimic a walking foot.
Hi, where did u get the pattern from? Im only sewn once, 6 months ago. I made 12 scrunchies and then was done... FOR 6 MONTHS after buying my first sewing machine lol.
I'd like to make a makeup bag for my kids teachers as Christmas presents.
This looks very very difficult for a beginner.
Do u have a slower video?
Sewing for dummies? I wana make something but then get over it lol.
Do you use your leftover batting from the bags to make dog beds?
Do you have dimensions for all the pieces of the make-up bag or is this not a tutorial? Thanks!
Hi Taylah, can I ask where you get your labels made?
From where you learn all these things? Its very difficult for me without any classes.. ❤❤❤
On the tendons do some stretches that are almost opposite of your sewing movements. This will help loosen up the tendons and eventually ease the pain.
Have you considered using a motorized cutter for cutting bigger pieces. It may help with the carpel tunnel.
Having problems putting on my zipper pull on to the zipper. Any advice?
I have carpel tunnel i use a red light pad on my and it helps so much i been watching you for years now and like your journey
Carpal tunnel can get really painful. I did the braces for years and finally did the surgery. In the long run I’m so glad I did it.
Wow congratulations. Im just sitting on my machine making makeup bags ,scrunchies etc although i have fear what if nobody wants to buy my things 😢but i wont giveup
"Do what you love and the money will follow" is a quote I love -- although I'm not sure it's always the case! I find I'm happy just making stuff whether it ever sells or not (it's also a really good justification for buying more fabric - haha!)
good on you you work hard to get where u are congrats
I think the rose gold is really pretty
how did you get the paper template for the makeup bags? what are the dimensions 🙂
I have had carpal tunnel surgery on both hands. The right one I just ignored for about 10 years, and the doctor gave me hell about not coming in earlier. When the left started it was much worse than the right and when I went to the doctor he said the nerve was severely pinched and I had surgery within two weeks from the first attack. The doctor told me that if you wait too long to have the surgery you can have permanent damage that can't be corrected. I was out playing golf within two weeks from the surgery. You are young, your health is too important to ignore.
That takes so long to quilt it. I’ll ask around see if there’s something you can do about that. Also with the zippers here in the states when things are like that we use a bar of soap to stop it from sticking or try Pam cooking spray on a paper towel and wipe it down very little. Also the one zipper that has a hole in it? Bath and body works makes holders for anti bacterial lotion would hook onto that. ❤
I admire how hard you work..🤗
I'm curious about the iron brand
Do you have a heat press machine? Set all your face washes on it and press a load in one go xx
Hi Taylar from Cape Town South Africa...you are doing a great job congratulations!!..❤