SEW IN A STRAIGHT LINE: PRACTICAL STRAIGHT SEWING TIPS

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  • SEW IN A STRAIGHT LINE: PRACTICAL SEWING TIPS-
    These are practical straight sewing tips I’ve learnt along the way and just had to share with you all. If you have any other tips for sewing in a straight line to help other sewers, do drop us a line in the comments section below.
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  • @annethevenot461
    @annethevenot461 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Good information. Thank you! I teach sewing and have several more comments: sit in front of your needle for the best view of your sewing, not in the middle of your machine. Secondly, the height of your sewing machine is important. Your arms should be at a 90 degree angle (or close to it). You will have better control and you will not tire as easily. A 30” tall table or surface is usually too tall for most women, unless you are over 5’ 9” tall or have really long legs, because the bed of your sewing machine usually sits about 4” above that. An adjustable table or cabinet works best. My table is 26” tall. Thirdly, use a sturdy surface for your sewing machine, and put a mat under it if it tends to slide. A vibrating table is a handicap. Fourthly, have a table wide enough to support the fabric of your sewing project. Be sure to support your fabric when you are stitching. Don’t let it fall off the table and drag on your sewing line so that it pulls against your efforts to keep your seams straight. Finally, here are a few precautions to observe in the sewing room: Wear closed toe shoes when you sew. Scissors can be dangerous tools if they happen to fall off on your toes. Try to keep scissors and other tools on the right side of your machine, so that you don’t misplace them under the fabric that covers the left side of your machine when you sew. If you have a computer machine, you MUST have a separate circuit for your iron!! An iron, or any heat producing appliance pulls a lot of electricity. If you are sewing at the same time that your iron is on, it could fry the mother board or damage your machine beyond reasonable repair. This actually happened to one of my very fine (and expensive) computer sewing machines, so beware.

  • @mobstercrow7515
    @mobstercrow7515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i ordered some paint thats used for painting guns and i painted the metal part on my sewing machine so i could see the seam allowance markings better it really helps

  • @BUtheBabyUnicorn
    @BUtheBabyUnicorn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is probably pretty obvious, but I’m new to sewing, so my tip is to have pressed your fabric fairly well. Everything just lines up better, and the fabric feels less prone to doing weird things while sewing. Great video!

  • @elsecoetzee5012
    @elsecoetzee5012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi,Juliet, congratulations 👏👏👏👏,you win the great British sewing bee competition,i watched you from Namibia,i am so proud of you.may God 🙏 bless you.(Else Coetzee)

  • @hanachelache66
    @hanachelache66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm a complete beginner and this video was so helpful to me. Thank you!!

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hana Chelache oh woo! I’m so pleased to that it was helpful. Do please subscribe for more guidance and tips 🧡

  • @FatihaSari
    @FatihaSari 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you 💕

  • @kye51961
    @kye51961 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent as always, thanks.

  • @CallMeGameGirl
    @CallMeGameGirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sitting up straight and here I've been sewing on the ground :P I don't even know why I watched this. I don't recall having issues with straight lines
    I just wanted refresh since it's been awhile

  • @CeleMawulolo
    @CeleMawulolo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @entrepreneurmamaa
    @entrepreneurmamaa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!!!! So helpful!!!!

  • @carmenphairr1243
    @carmenphairr1243 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful

  • @jacqpot9413
    @jacqpot9413 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    An edge stitching foot and/or top stitching foot has a nice guide for the edge of your fabric. Thanks for these other ideas, too.

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I need one of those in my stash...☺️ thanks for sharing

  • @khetasindanji
    @khetasindanji 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 I have been having trouble sewing straight lines. This is so helpful

  • @JaJa-hi6jz
    @JaJa-hi6jz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are absolutely wonderful! Im going to fix my posture for sure, but the tips are great. Thankyou

  • @diligenthandsfabrics1568
    @diligenthandsfabrics1568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I think am still working on this but slowing down the speed is always helpful. I also saw a tutorial that suggests to practice sewing on ruled line paper severally so that you can get that initial confidence to sew a straight line

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahhhh... thanks for this tip, Fola. It’ll be perfect for new sewing students.

    • @10and2
      @10and2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a great idea!

  • @pamelaking5415
    @pamelaking5415 ปีที่แล้ว

    U are the best 👌

  • @revolutionarygirl2500
    @revolutionarygirl2500 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much!

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it helped!

  • @dottiemathews6853
    @dottiemathews6853 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent information! i like using the chalk or pencil to mark out your sewing stiches. I also like the idea of the masking tape. that is a great idea! this i will try also!

  • @lynnelyons5171
    @lynnelyons5171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lovely video Juliet. Really helpful hints 👍😊

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re most definitely welcome.

  • @sclmb
    @sclmb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for your enthusiasm and for being so detailed in your explanations. Tracing the seam allowance is a really good idea!

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re absolutely welcome 🙏🏽 I truly appreciate your support

  • @mahoganyx9197
    @mahoganyx9197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yes it was difficult because we get scared of the machine. Great sewing tips for us beginner. The guide is a plus for me had forgot about it until just now. In Making Bonnets I had put it aside. Tk u🙏🏿🖤🔥

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re most definitely welcome

  • @sophyeneh
    @sophyeneh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!😍 for sharing this.
    I love this tips... Its really gonna help my sewing skill.
    Keep up the good job.🤗.

  • @nancyamechi931
    @nancyamechi931 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you

  • @jennysspace3635
    @jennysspace3635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Juuuu, I have missed your tutorials soo much.,been very busy, Glas I got the notification... 😘❤️. Thank you soo much, this was a very difficult aspect of sewing for me, but am soo glad that after so many attempts, am now.... 👌👌💓. Be blessed always Ju.... 😘💕💋❤️

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ohh My... I wish I had a video like this when I was learning to sew, honestly! Thank goodness I’m past that stage and ready to share tips for others to learn. Have a lovely day x🧡🧡🧡

  • @rosea570
    @rosea570 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I'd seen this video before making my first garment last month! Sigh. One thing I did find helped me was using a walking foot - it helped to control the fabric a little more. Love these tips and keen to try them out! Do you have any tips on sewing a curve?

  • @fay8233
    @fay8233 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was a good video, as I want to attempt a denim jacket and need my top stitching to be tip top. I use tape, and also my machine foot as a guide and I've seen that this helps.
    I just tried your tip on sitting straight and you are so right. I've just adjusted my chair and trying to change my posture and it feels much better. Thank you.

  • @branwynbregler6029
    @branwynbregler6029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have TERRIBLE posture and I've definitely been hunching over while practicing so I can squint at the seam allowance guide. It never occurred to me to sit up straight to control the fabric better. (I also haven't been pressing my fabric flat which I'm sure doesn't help at all.)

    • @bronsonalec5047
      @bronsonalec5047 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i guess Im randomly asking but does anyone know a trick to log back into an instagram account??
      I was dumb forgot my password. I love any assistance you can offer me.

    • @bensonjensen2623
      @bensonjensen2623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Bronson Alec instablaster :)

  • @deeshiru1859
    @deeshiru1859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    These are wonderful tips, especially the magnetic guide and the marking and drawing a line to follow along ... thank you for sharing 🧡😀

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      dee shiru they really helped me along my sewing journey

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dee shiru thanks Dee

    • @deeshiru1859
      @deeshiru1859 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll definitely be using them! Every little helps 😃

    • @jennysveryownthoughts4183
      @jennysveryownthoughts4183 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice one Ma

  • @AndieTheFox
    @AndieTheFox 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe I didn't notice 'till now but I think my sewing needle is hypnotizing me

  • @bonnieclarkson5674
    @bonnieclarkson5674 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I saw a short reel about sewing straight. He talked about the placement of the left hand, as best as I could tell, across from the needle. I can't find that reel again. Would you try different positions of your left hand and see if it naturally curves if placed wrong? Thank you.

  • @waleskaalvarez8520
    @waleskaalvarez8520 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow thank you for the Magnet tip! Sewing in a straight line is so difficult for me. I have a heavy foot so its hard to go slow.

  • @linthiaQ
    @linthiaQ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beauty channel here, this is great always like to know how to sew can use my hand but not good with the machine

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh wow! Thanks very much. Keep
      Practicing and you’ll get better 🙏🏽

  • @blkqueenk2717
    @blkqueenk2717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can’t wait to try these tips cuz whew! The crooked lines ain’t it 😣

  • @lovely1190
    @lovely1190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THIS IS ME AT 0:04

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lovely 11 oops... Please keep practicing and try try try again

  • @shannonmoniquehandbags
    @shannonmoniquehandbags 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @akuamarfo2532
    @akuamarfo2532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Juliet. Can I ask what sewing machine are you using in this video?

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In this video, I used a a singer quantum stylist 9960

  • @Lucy-gq4fv
    @Lucy-gq4fv ปีที่แล้ว

    🖐

  • @yegahkingsly6694
    @yegahkingsly6694 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How can I double Saw straight line of tissue pls thank you

  • @dreamdancer84
    @dreamdancer84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is so helpful, I'm a beginner and very excited to learn... Is an edge guide foot ok to use in place of the 1/4" seam foot? What's the difference between the two feet?

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s absolutely perfect. It does help for top stitching as well. ☺️

  • @suzzettemackay9003
    @suzzettemackay9003 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have a video of shirring by chance? I'm trying to make a back for a dress with shirring and it's not coming out straight.

    • @JulietUzor_
      @JulietUzor_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oooopps not yet but seeing as you’ve mentioned it. I’ll add it to my list.

  • @mrsbobbysingh7155
    @mrsbobbysingh7155 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m finding it really hard sewing straight I spend more time unpicking my thread 😮pls help

  • @klrp3248
    @klrp3248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I CANNOT sew in a straight line, it ALWAYS wants to tug to the right, I have to tug it back to the left to keep it going straight. Can't tell if it's the machine or not

  • @lobsterman5786
    @lobsterman5786 ปีที่แล้ว

    I find hiding the vodka helpful in sewing a straight line…