Charlie, these were good fixes. I think my favorite was the blue stripe dress. The little gores on the neckline not only fixed the too big neck, but adding that solid color at the top made the side panels a better fit, visually. Well done!
With every alteration and puppy intermission, I want to like the video to only realize I had clicked the button in the first two minutes. Absolutely amazing work!!
Okay, I've been working on adding pockets to ONE of my dresses, and I've had to redo them twice already because I keep messing them up, and long story short? I'm glad I'm not the ONLY one who takes forever about dealing with repairs.
Ah yes, remembering to clean your machine! I costume for theatre and quilt as well, so after every big project I try to remember to dust out the machine. Only when working in faux fur do I clean it more often - because faux fur is the devil. I think my favorite fix was the blue stripe dress. The triangle gore at the neckline was not only genius but also works really well with the rest of the color blocking of the dress. I loved what you did with the "penguin dress" - the top you got out of it is also very attractive. And the dress you turned into separates - I love the top, not so much the skirt (I'm not a short skirt girlie), but I could see adding another tier or widening the tiers of the skirt to make it at least 4 inches longer. For the coveralls the only way the patch wouldn't have looked a bit odd is if you meticulously pattern matched to make it blend as much as possible. But since this is your "gonna get messy and PAINT" outfit, pattern matching might be a little too ...extra. Love it all! And yeah, the FIX IT pile is always a drag to do anything with. As for the cherry top that is still oddly sized, I say scrap it. The material is clearly not working for you in that particular project.
I love the combo of the cherry halter and the red pants as an outfit!! Also I love seeing people gp back and fix the slight mistakes on their garments they made.
Also, you should embroider a little through that patch on the coveralls to keep the fabric from shredding more underneath. Cute embroidery will help reinforce it all.
I also pretty much only clean my machine when it starts acting funny, so when the stitches are wack I'll dust it and when it starts making funny noises I'll oil it😅
I'll admit...I cleaned my decade-old sewing machine for the first time in December (I don't sew often). It wasn't near as bad as that one. The reason I cleaned it? It was getting tangled up. The reason is I had to. It told me I had to. So...yeah...
treat your machine like the girl you're dating is the ultimate guide i can give to anyone using one give her some gifts (like new needles, presser foots, oil, etc.) cuddle and stroke her nicely (clean her please) talk to her nicely (literally) give her time (don't hurry while sewing, it's a process that needs patience) etc that's the best sewing machine manual I've ever came up with you're welcome
I never accomplish more than when I am trying to avoid doing something. Like, tell me I need to do x, and I will do the whole alphabet of tasks before I will consider it. Kudos to you for fixing your disappointments. If something I create doesn't turn out exactly like I imagined it in my mind, I never want to see it again. I literally spent weeks hand embroidering the yoke of a shirt, and hated it so much, I gave it to my cousin to "wear when you slop the pigs." It became her favorite shirt to wear to the dances. WOW! Adding the little gussets to the shoulders of that navy stripe dress was the right call! Elevated it so much!
To avoid situations like this, I've got a set of things I must do before scissors touch fabric on a new project: 1) finish last project or declare it beyond my skills and put it in the UFO box. 2) mend at least one thing on the mending pile, fixing the button that popped off my wok pants doesn't count towards this... 3) pick out one item from the stuff in the UFO/Revisit pile and either finish it or revisit it in the hopes that my skills have caught up with my dreams 4) return 1D6 pairs of socks from the darning pile to active service. So far so good, the UFO box is no longer overflowing, the mending pile is no longer in danger of damaging anything if it toppes over and I always have work socks without holes in them.... Hope you get your studio sorted soon. I'm lining stuff up to finally finish mine. Still aboiut six square feet of flooring to install but I have to move some stuff out of the way and figure out what I'm doing with it... So I'm procrastinating by doing an onion skin dye on wool suiting to make a Victorian Walking Skirt, which will probably be finished before I get my craft space set up :P
You inspire me to continue working on my stack. I’m working on making regular trousers fit my petit size. One down….perfect fit. Now I’m machine quilting all those baby quilts in my stack of quilt tops. Two of six done. That was in one week. Wish I had your energy. Love you alterations.
Alright, the final version of the former-dropped-waist pale yellow dress is soooo cute! And the stripey one is great! Love the puppy shenanigans and the remark about the space looking like there's a toddler living in there. I always have to clear the camera's line of sight of the random toys left there by human kiddos :)) Also wow the pile of fabric!
My grandmother had her sewing machine serviced after YEARS of never having done it (this was probably in the 1960’s or 1970’s, way before I was born, lol), and when she got it back she called my mom to say she thought it wasn’t working correctly, because it wasn’t making any noise! 🤦🏼😂🤣
Every one of these was an excellent upcycle! As I've gotten older (74 next month--yay me!) I've decided I like buying clothes at the thrift store and upcycling them more than making things from scratch. I finally got my sewing area set up (my Living Room) and now I need to lose at least 10 Lbs before I tackle the piles of things I want to upcycle--but I'm working on that, too!
Nothing has inspired me to try to get back into sewing like your videos. The way you own your mistakes and keep things budget-friendly makes it so much more approachable. I also got a laugh from the subtitles on this one! Have you 3d printed anything useful for sewing? I've got a resin printer stashed in the garage that I keep thinking I'm going to use for sewing tools, but it's such a PITA that I haven't bothered yet.
I've not personally done much sewing, or 3D printing to be real, but the immediate thought I had was a bias tape maker. You run fabric through this little chip-clip shaped doohickey and it pulls the sides together evenly for you to iron as you go. Morgan Donner used it in her most recent 'quilting out of a book of samples' video!
My best discovery for cleaning out lint is using small makeup brushes! if you have a few you dont use anymore the fluffy ones get a lot while the smaller ones can reach and pinpoint lint spots. :)
This is excellent timing as I just finished the 2 years of sewing video. If the yellow jumpsuit continues to shred, just lean in to the patches and check out visible mending and pattern darning. Having done that sashiko exploration, pattern darning will be super easy.
I just got home from the ER and all I could think to stay calm was when this is over, I'll get to lay down and watch your videos. This video could not have better timing. Thank you 🙏 ❤
YOUR DOGGIE LOVES IT WHEN YOU SPIN YOU SHOULD GO IN THAT ROOM AND SPIN AND SPIN AND SPIN IT MAKES HIM HAPPY BECAUSE YOU ARE HAPPY AND HE LIKES YOU BEING HAPPY THEN HE JUMPS UP AND DOWN WITH YOU SPINNING DO THAT FOR HIM MORE
I'm so impressed that you got so many fixes done. Next time I have a pile I'm going to pretend I have to make a video for my lovely (non-existent) subscribers for motivation. 😊 Watching you, I'm finally inspired to make a hoodie dress. I've been so cold lately and that is just cozy goodness. I have ∅ sweatshirt material clothing and am feeling the lack.
Maybe some ruching with elastic thread across the back of the cherry fabric halter top? Would look super cute, shouldn't take long to add the lines of elastic thread, and would combat the stretch of the waffle weave fabric.
YAS on the two piece - you could just tack in a light floating liner - or making it in another fabric would be cute! Also, the red trousers did look very nice!
That was a lovely floor troll stance. I've listened to "Whale of a Tale" when I was little but never watched 20,000 Leagues. I will have to correct this oversight. It's so great to see how many people are are doing (or inspired to) mending/ fixes right now. I started working on my pile 2 weeks ago. It's slow going being a stay-at-home mama of a 4yo. But I have my first ever cruise in 3 months and feel very inspired. My projects to make list is also 12 items longer! 😂😂 All of your fixes turned out great. Thanks for all of the Link footage. ❤️ P.S. I'm not a pearls clutcher but that was a scary moment opening your machine. Definitely recommend regular cleaning. I'll absolutely drop you reminders every few months to keep her safe. That reminds me, Rachel is about due for a service job too. 😊 Yes, my machine has a name. She gets cursed at enough to need one. 😂
❤❤❤ so much puppy content❤ I want one just like him cuz he is absolutely perfect ❤ I mostly use vintage sewing machines which will practically last forever if you keep them clean and oiled. I do try to clean and oil right before starting a new project. That works really well for me when I manage to stick to it. At the least, if the machine has been sitting for a while, I clean/oil before using and if I’ve been sewing regularly… once a week. I have been that person who only cleaned the machine when there was a problem and never oiled. General clunkiness and machine problems are greatly reduced since I learned to do those basic servicing tasks myself and the best benefit of fresh oil in a vintage machine is the overall sound reduction. ❤
Ohhh, I almost cried when I saw your machine! It almost broke me. I clean my machine after every major project or two (depending on whether it’s a quilt or garments), and I always change my needle after every project and sometimes more. About every 12 hours of sewing or so. Glad to see you were able to finish/update some of your projects!
@SewingandSnakes I wish I could say the same! I have had many issues with skipped stitches on my machine, and I baby that thing. Again, it depends on the project for my needles as well, and I’ve found that ball point needles and 90/14 needles last longer. My 80/12 and 75/11 needles, as well as my microtex needles just don’t last, and my non-stick quilting needles are a one and done. I definitely try to clean my machine regularly, since the bobbin housing gets so much lint in it, and it prevents me from having to service it as frequently.
@SewingandSnakes I’ve got two walking feet for my machine, and I generally use the HP plate, so I’ll test out the HP walking foot and see how it goes! Thanks so much for the tip - the less needles I have to use on a project, the better, so if I can double (or even triple) the time I can use a needle, all the better. I am usually sewing on my Janome 6700p. Edit to add that I normally only use a walking foot for quilting; I haven’t used it for apparel.
There's a much faster way to unpick seams, actually! Insert the ball into the seam, and then you can push right through the stitches. It's beautiful and sooo satisfying 👌
I find with knit fabrics though this can still be hard going because the knit wants to move so much. I still have to go slower that I would like because I need to keep the fabric taut enough.
I've owned my sewing machine for 36 years. I don't think I've ever cleaned it. It's been serviced a couple of times though and it still works just fine. In fact, it's sitting just across the room ready for me to do some tasks with it.
Great fixes. When I do that, I look at the pile and think: ouch, too much work! But, when I begin, it's finished in no time and... a lot of new garments! I loved your video, now I feel encouraged to address my own pile of fixes.
okay. professional servicing should be yearly, but if you're a daily sewer then you should remove the lint crap every month, especually in newew machines where you cant take the whole thing apart to clean it! so a monthly reminder on your phone telling you to just remove the lint buildup will orolonge the life of your machine. you should oil it every 2-3 months. luckily I don't have pearls to clutch, because I think I would of strangled myself with the force of that😂!!!!!! YES! I do remember that song. God it's been years since I heard it! I love the fixes that you did! well done for getting through the fixing pile.
"You've got BOTH your pompoms? WOW!" ♥ My Aussie cross pupper destroys destroyable toys, so they stay stored out of reach until we're going outside to play together (plus she has frisbees put Out Of Reach except for frisbee playing). If I put 2 frisbees and a toy on the floor for her to choose which one we're going to go outside to play with, she'll pick up her plastic frisbee, put it down so that it's somewhat stacked on top of her flexible nylon frisbee, and then try to pick both up... (sometimes works for her, sometimes doesn't)
ive spent my free time the last couple days working through minor fixes ive had set aside FOREVER (and a major redesign of a cute shirt i accidentally acquired 3 sizes too small.) and its really fun to watch someone else do similar!! it feels sooo good to get to put stuff ive been wanting to wear forever back in my closet all fixed up
Wow, my bobbin starts really misbehaving when there's like, the lint generated by one big spool of thread in there. I'm amazed you amassed that much lint in there and could still sew!
You know what? I've been gearing up to attack my "needs to be fixed" pile, but I hadn't planned on adding any pockets because they intimidate me a little bit. But really, a skirt will get a ton more use from me if it has pockets. Soo... Thanks for the nudge.
All that extra dog content is much appreciated ! And it was nice to see those things, kinda makes me want to do it too. But it's 1 am and by tomorrow the will will be gone.
OMG! Those little tail wiggles! And yay for repairing things! and yay for deciding one piece just wasn't worth the fix. That happens. I'm also really glad the red pants were saved!
I know by the time this comes out, you'll probably be in the middle of other projects, but I'd love to see an embroidery update video. I've been doing a lot of embroidery, and your videos inspired me to do it. I know nothing will be complete, and maybe there's not enough progress for a full video, but I'd love to see how your fantasia and beauty and beast pieces are going! Maybe a tips video for planning a big project like those two? I low key would love to plan my own fantasia projects and do a night at Bald Mountain inspired piece, or even the sorcerer's apprentice.
thank you for posting - its helped me feel less shitty. We fostered a doggo. I was an idiot and fell head over heels for the little chapap. We're not allowed to adopt and I'm looking at the prospect of having to give him back in the next couple of weeks. It's agony and I'm so depressed/crying at regular intervals. My eyes are so puffy and sore. I love him so damn much. That's all to say, you and your lil nubby couch thief have made me feel a bit better, thank you xxx
When my mother's used to sew or if someone was borrowing my machine I would get it serviced. Cleaning, oiling the full deal. The store I used to go to no longer exists (Bloor West Village in Toronto Canada) but there is another one in Etobicoke that I plan on trying.
I think the best options for that adorable 2 piece set are lining it or wearing nude (or the closest color to your skin tone) undergarments and/or bike shorts. Bloomers under the skirt would also be cute if that’s a look you like but they could easily be hidden if they’re shorter than the skirt (and they could be sewn in). They’re also ridiculously easy to make. I keep a can of compressed air by my sewing machines for a quick, easy clean when things start to get dusty.
Using compressed air can actually do more harm than good because it pushes the dust and lint deeper into the machine and it adds moisture causing rust and corrosion.
Loved these! Such a good reminder to go back and tweak things that didn't quite work. A suggestion for your studio if you are not past it when this video went up: paint all you trim before you install it then touchup what ever needs some TLC. Much easier than priming and painting the trim after it is in. (Of course i don't have 10 yo bare wood trim in my house. Pish posh, who could even think such a thing? 🤫)
I would try laminating the cherry fabric with another fabric, to stiffen it. You could also make a liner/slip for the see through skirt. Congratulations! Amazing amount of success!
❤ I know fixing these wasn't your fav, but they were very interesting to watch! Maybe for the halter top, you can add 2 rows of lacing loops folded into the fabric to cinch it & make it adjustable?
Link reminds me so much of Bear (my dog) the way he plays and the way you interact with him. Also you fixing all these things are inspirational for everyone else to figure out how to fix something
Thank you for the video and a lot of laughs with that adorable boy. Well done on "getting things done " as I call the pile of stuff in the corner of my room. Those inserts on the striped dress really look good and make the overall look of the dress even better. Love a good procrastinate and always willing to get tips on how to do it even better😂
"There was Mermaid Minnie... met 'er down in Madagascar, She would kiss me... Anytime that I would ask 'er, Then one ev'ning... Her flame of love blew out-- Blow me down and pick me up! She swapped me for a trout~" 😂😂😂😂😂 I memorized that song as a kid, and the moment you started singing, I was singing along... which got me some odd looks from the imps. 😅
The biggest issue with leaving the lint in the machine is that lint is highly flammable. The thought of my machine catching fire while I'm using it is what has me, at a minimum, taking a brush to the bobbin housing regularly. Of course, there's some more in-depth cleaning that can be done, but yeah, fire is a fear.
I guess that's a bigger worry too with those of use who have incandescent bulbs in our machines. Because boy howdy that gets warm after half and hour or so.
The puppy to repair ratio in this video is approved by me. Also the two piece ended up cuuuute! Also also the cherry top and red pants combo is 🔥🔥🔥🔥. I concurr with someone else who said shirring could help. Fantastic. Well done. Very fine job. Best anyone's ever done. Magic. Fabulous.
Love that you made it into a two piece! So cute! Yeah I can see that set in all colors! Especially in that plaid or a flowery purple fabric that you got from some episodes ago. Hopefully the items you need for your room come soon so you can get back in your studio. 😊
Don't feel too bad about having gone a couple years of sewing without cleaning the machine- I once found a 1968 machine that had evidently never been cleaned in its entire life, and someone had used it enough to break a presser foot! I found the bits of the foot inside the machine base along with waaaayyy too much lint, thread bits, and broken needles. I've seen a lot of concerning messes inside of sewing machines, but I haven't yet seen anything that beat that one.
I am 77-been sewing since I was 12. There are so many projects that I would NEVER attempt. You are my hero! I love watching what you do. Especially the “final product” shenanigans. What is the pup’s name? I have forgotten…. Love ya Charlie-Bless you
Great video as always! One thing that helps me remember to clean my machines is to clean them after every project. I also use pipe cleaners instead of the little brush they provide. Pipe cleaners can be bent to whatever shape you need and really get in the nooks and crannies of your machine, and can be reused depending on the type you get (general craft ones don't wash well, so I'd recommend the better quality ones!). It sounds tedious to clean your machine after each project, but it becomes second nature after a few goes of it. I also oil my machine frequently (maybe every three or four projects, depends on how involved the projects are). Not ragging on you, just giving some pointers that helped me because I sadly lost a machine due to me not taking care of the machine.
Also, my dog spent a really long time mastering how to fit two Chuck It balls in his mouth. I’m also impressed with how Link lets you take the toy to keep playing - mine does not!
"What am I supposed to do with this felt plate inside the bobbin case?" It doesn't have felt! My pearls were clutched so tightly. I hope you oiled it as well. Servicing and cleaning are two different things. Usually you clean and oil things every 8 hours of sewing or so. But like flossing your teeth, only do it if you want to keep it for a while.
@ElizabethChronis It depends. A lot of machines at big box stores and those geared for everyday sewers don't need oil, but straight stitch machines generally do. Basically anything designed for heavier use.
@@ElizabethChronis You are probably correct, so sorry. I forget that modern machines are designed to be thrown away in a few years. After my horribly expensive modern one died, I said never again and bought a 1962 Singer 500a “Rocketeer”. Then several more vintage machines because I love how they sew and they can be easily fixed. Metal on metal requires oiling. Plastic does not.
Yes, absolutely love Whale of a Tale, and was singing along. I was so shocked when you started singing it. I swear I feel like no one I know remembers that song.
The see-through dress you turned into two pieces would be an absolutely adorable bathing suit cover up/beach outfit
Charlie, these were good fixes. I think my favorite was the blue stripe dress. The little gores on the neckline not only fixed the too big neck, but adding that solid color at the top made the side panels a better fit, visually. Well done!
Exactly my thought on the blue gores. Really pulled it together nicely!
Blue dress is my favourite too.
I agree; the blue striped dress looks so good!
Totally agree. An amazing fix.
Very talented and great to watch for inspiration to get my own alterations done.
With every alteration and puppy intermission, I want to like the video to only realize I had clicked the button in the first two minutes. Absolutely amazing work!!
Same!
You have an amazing little tribble hunter there. Also, your procrastination makes me feel less like an absolute failure.
I appreciate subtitles being so expressive, they are great! 😂
The subtitles are ALWAYS on lol. They add so much value :D
Okay, I've been working on adding pockets to ONE of my dresses, and I've had to redo them twice already because I keep messing them up, and long story short? I'm glad I'm not the ONLY one who takes forever about dealing with repairs.
Ah yes, remembering to clean your machine! I costume for theatre and quilt as well, so after every big project I try to remember to dust out the machine. Only when working in faux fur do I clean it more often - because faux fur is the devil.
I think my favorite fix was the blue stripe dress. The triangle gore at the neckline was not only genius but also works really well with the rest of the color blocking of the dress. I loved what you did with the "penguin dress" - the top you got out of it is also very attractive. And the dress you turned into separates - I love the top, not so much the skirt (I'm not a short skirt girlie), but I could see adding another tier or widening the tiers of the skirt to make it at least 4 inches longer. For the coveralls the only way the patch wouldn't have looked a bit odd is if you meticulously pattern matched to make it blend as much as possible. But since this is your "gonna get messy and PAINT" outfit, pattern matching might be a little too ...extra.
Love it all! And yeah, the FIX IT pile is always a drag to do anything with. As for the cherry top that is still oddly sized, I say scrap it. The material is clearly not working for you in that particular project.
I love the combo of the cherry halter and the red pants as an outfit!! Also I love seeing people gp back and fix the slight mistakes on their garments they made.
Also, you should embroider a little through that patch on the coveralls to keep the fabric from shredding more underneath. Cute embroidery will help reinforce it all.
Shirr the cherry top! Definitely make the cream set in other fabrics, use the cream as extra swoosh under them.
Great ideas!
I also pretty much only clean my machine when it starts acting funny, so when the stitches are wack I'll dust it and when it starts making funny noises I'll oil it😅
You have to oil it
... does oil stop the noises? I clean the machine whenever i get annoyed with how it looks (which is relatively frequently) but i've never oiled it
@@nautil_us My Singer 401a needs oiling, my Brother XR1300 does not (requires professional service.) Check the manual for your model. 🌻🍄
I'll admit...I cleaned my decade-old sewing machine for the first time in December (I don't sew often). It wasn't near as bad as that one. The reason I cleaned it? It was getting tangled up. The reason is I had to. It told me I had to. So...yeah...
treat your machine like the girl you're dating is the ultimate guide i can give to anyone using one
give her some gifts (like new needles, presser foots, oil, etc.)
cuddle and stroke her nicely (clean her please)
talk to her nicely (literally)
give her time (don't hurry while sewing, it's a process that needs patience)
etc
that's the best sewing machine manual I've ever came up with
you're welcome
I never accomplish more than when I am trying to avoid doing something. Like, tell me I need to do x, and I will do the whole alphabet of tasks before I will consider it.
Kudos to you for fixing your disappointments. If something I create doesn't turn out exactly like I imagined it in my mind, I never want to see it again. I literally spent weeks hand embroidering the yoke of a shirt, and hated it so much, I gave it to my cousin to "wear when you slop the pigs." It became her favorite shirt to wear to the dances.
WOW! Adding the little gussets to the shoulders of that navy stripe dress was the right call! Elevated it so much!
To avoid situations like this, I've got a set of things I must do before scissors touch fabric on a new project: 1) finish last project or declare it beyond my skills and put it in the UFO box. 2) mend at least one thing on the mending pile, fixing the button that popped off my wok pants doesn't count towards this... 3) pick out one item from the stuff in the UFO/Revisit pile and either finish it or revisit it in the hopes that my skills have caught up with my dreams 4) return 1D6 pairs of socks from the darning pile to active service. So far so good, the UFO box is no longer overflowing, the mending pile is no longer in danger of damaging anything if it toppes over and I always have work socks without holes in them....
Hope you get your studio sorted soon. I'm lining stuff up to finally finish mine. Still aboiut six square feet of flooring to install but I have to move some stuff out of the way and figure out what I'm doing with it... So I'm procrastinating by doing an onion skin dye on wool suiting to make a Victorian Walking Skirt, which will probably be finished before I get my craft space set up :P
Loved the 1d6 of socks reference.
Those red pants are great, so glad you kept them! They remind me of Mary Tyler Moore
You inspire me to continue working on my stack. I’m working on making regular trousers fit my petit size. One down….perfect fit. Now I’m machine quilting all those baby quilts in my stack of quilt tops. Two of six done. That was in one week. Wish I had your energy. Love you alterations.
I am not a pearl clutcher but I have to say I did start to reach for them when you said 2 years! Testament to your machine!
For the halter top, how about adding shirring by putting elastic thread in the bobbin?
Alright, the final version of the former-dropped-waist pale yellow dress is soooo cute! And the stripey one is great!
Love the puppy shenanigans and the remark about the space looking like there's a toddler living in there. I always have to clear the camera's line of sight of the random toys left there by human kiddos :))
Also wow the pile of fabric!
I owned my sewing machine for nearly 20 years before taking it in to be cleaned and serviced the first time... you're doing fine!
I have found my chaotic people
My grandmother had her sewing machine serviced after YEARS of never having done it (this was probably in the 1960’s or 1970’s, way before I was born, lol), and when she got it back she called my mom to say she thought it wasn’t working correctly, because it wasn’t making any noise! 🤦🏼😂🤣
I just took my Great Grandmother’s 1947 machine to be cleaned. I had it for 30 years (of not much sewing) serviced. It’s so happy now.
Every one of these was an excellent upcycle! As I've gotten older (74 next month--yay me!) I've decided I like buying clothes at the thrift store and upcycling them more than making things from scratch. I finally got my sewing area set up (my Living Room) and now I need to lose at least 10 Lbs before I tackle the piles of things I want to upcycle--but I'm working on that, too!
....my first machine clean was after about 9 years of constant use 😅 well done on the mends!!!
Nothing has inspired me to try to get back into sewing like your videos. The way you own your mistakes and keep things budget-friendly makes it so much more approachable. I also got a laugh from the subtitles on this one!
Have you 3d printed anything useful for sewing? I've got a resin printer stashed in the garage that I keep thinking I'm going to use for sewing tools, but it's such a PITA that I haven't bothered yet.
PITA?
@@RandomPerson-bb2gp pain in the rear
I've not personally done much sewing, or 3D printing to be real, but the immediate thought I had was a bias tape maker. You run fabric through this little chip-clip shaped doohickey and it pulls the sides together evenly for you to iron as you go. Morgan Donner used it in her most recent 'quilting out of a book of samples' video!
My best discovery for cleaning out lint is using small makeup brushes! if you have a few you dont use anymore the fluffy ones get a lot while the smaller ones can reach and pinpoint lint spots. :)
This is excellent timing as I just finished the 2 years of sewing video. If the yellow jumpsuit continues to shred, just lean in to the patches and check out visible mending and pattern darning. Having done that sashiko exploration, pattern darning will be super easy.
I just got home from the ER and all I could think to stay calm was when this is over, I'll get to lay down and watch your videos. This video could not have better timing. Thank you 🙏 ❤
Hope you are better now
I just got home from the ER, too. Feel better soon!
love the light yellow dress that became a two-piece - i think you absolutely need another with an added tier to the skirt. great video!
YOUR DOGGIE LOVES IT WHEN YOU SPIN YOU SHOULD GO IN THAT ROOM AND SPIN AND SPIN AND SPIN IT MAKES HIM HAPPY BECAUSE YOU ARE HAPPY AND HE LIKES YOU BEING HAPPY THEN HE JUMPS UP AND DOWN WITH YOU SPINNING DO THAT FOR HIM MORE
Your fixes came out really good and Charlie got a lot of extra love. I bet he loves procrastination.
This is an older comment by now, but the puppy is named Link and Charlie is our lovely sewing creator's name 😊
(As in "The Stitchery" is Charlie)
I'm so impressed that you got so many fixes done. Next time I have a pile I'm going to pretend I have to make a video for my lovely (non-existent) subscribers for motivation. 😊 Watching you, I'm finally inspired to make a hoodie dress. I've been so cold lately and that is just cozy goodness. I have ∅ sweatshirt material clothing and am feeling the lack.
Maybe some ruching with elastic thread across the back of the cherry fabric halter top? Would look super cute, shouldn't take long to add the lines of elastic thread, and would combat the stretch of the waffle weave fabric.
YAS on the two piece - you could just tack in a light floating liner - or making it in another fabric would be cute! Also, the red trousers did look very nice!
And by watching you I found the solution to one of my skirt's problems ! Thanks so much !
That was a lovely floor troll stance. I've listened to "Whale of a Tale" when I was little but never watched 20,000 Leagues. I will have to correct this oversight.
It's so great to see how many people are are doing (or inspired to) mending/ fixes right now. I started working on my pile 2 weeks ago. It's slow going being a stay-at-home mama of a 4yo. But I have my first ever cruise in 3 months and feel very inspired. My projects to make list is also 12 items longer! 😂😂
All of your fixes turned out great. Thanks for all of the Link footage. ❤️
P.S. I'm not a pearls clutcher but that was a scary moment opening your machine. Definitely recommend regular cleaning. I'll absolutely drop you reminders every few months to keep her safe. That reminds me, Rachel is about due for a service job too. 😊 Yes, my machine has a name. She gets cursed at enough to need one. 😂
Yeah, now I have added "clean my machines" to my to-do list for this week. 😂 Love the alterations and the puppy footage.
Charlie I saw a seamstress ripping a seam. She put the garment under the foot of the sewing machine to hold it! I know right!!!!! It’s a dream!!!!!
So good to know others struggle with motivation to address the less than happy projects. I have ......, way too many!
I feel like this video is my sign to tackle my "to fix/upcycle" pile 😅 That 2 piece set looks so cute!
Puppy tax has been paid in full with an appreciative amount of interest. Thank you for doing your civic duty
I’m so glad you saved the red trousers, they look incredible ❤
❤❤❤ so much puppy content❤ I want one just like him cuz he is absolutely perfect ❤
I mostly use vintage sewing machines which will practically last forever if you keep them clean and oiled. I do try to clean and oil right before starting a new project. That works really well for me when I manage to stick to it. At the least, if the machine has been sitting for a while, I clean/oil before using and if I’ve been sewing regularly… once a week. I have been that person who only cleaned the machine when there was a problem and never oiled. General clunkiness and machine problems are greatly reduced since I learned to do those basic servicing tasks myself and the best benefit of fresh oil in a vintage machine is the overall sound reduction. ❤
That cover-alls patch is so funny!!!!!!!!! Thanks for some Friday morning laughs!! Have a blessed weekend.
Yes you need to for sure clean the lint more. I clean mine almost every time I sew. At least in the bobbin area. Does your machine need oil?
Ohhh, I almost cried when I saw your machine! It almost broke me. I clean my machine after every major project or two (depending on whether it’s a quilt or garments), and I always change my needle after every project and sometimes more. About every 12 hours of sewing or so. Glad to see you were able to finish/update some of your projects!
@SewingandSnakes I wish I could say the same! I have had many issues with skipped stitches on my machine, and I baby that thing. Again, it depends on the project for my needles as well, and I’ve found that ball point needles and 90/14 needles last longer. My 80/12 and 75/11 needles, as well as my microtex needles just don’t last, and my non-stick quilting needles are a one and done. I definitely try to clean my machine regularly, since the bobbin housing gets so much lint in it, and it prevents me from having to service it as frequently.
@SewingandSnakes I’ve got two walking feet for my machine, and I generally use the HP plate, so I’ll test out the HP walking foot and see how it goes! Thanks so much for the tip - the less needles I have to use on a project, the better, so if I can double (or even triple) the time I can use a needle, all the better. I am usually sewing on my Janome 6700p.
Edit to add that I normally only use a walking foot for quilting; I haven’t used it for apparel.
Yay! the red pants made the cut! They look so good. I also love the new two piece ensemble. Everything looks super cute.
I loved seeing all your fixes. The navy and white striped dress is my favorite. Love your channel and your puppy. ❤ Diann
There's a much faster way to unpick seams, actually! Insert the ball into the seam, and then you can push right through the stitches. It's beautiful and sooo satisfying 👌
I find with knit fabrics though this can still be hard going because the knit wants to move so much. I still have to go slower that I would like because I need to keep the fabric taut enough.
Oh! Those red pants are marvelous!
I love your pupper, Link!!! He is such a sweet, patient boy, and when he gets a chance to go "Boing'Boing!" he does it so beautifully!❤❤
I've owned my sewing machine for 36 years. I don't think I've ever cleaned it. It's been serviced a couple of times though and it still works just fine. In fact, it's sitting just across the room ready for me to do some tasks with it.
Great fixes. When I do that, I look at the pile and think: ouch, too much work! But, when I begin, it's finished in no time and... a lot of new garments! I loved your video, now I feel encouraged to address my own pile of fixes.
okay. professional servicing should be yearly, but if you're a daily sewer then you should remove the lint crap every month, especually in newew machines where you cant take the whole thing apart to clean it! so a monthly reminder on your phone telling you to just remove the lint buildup will orolonge the life of your machine. you should oil it every 2-3 months. luckily I don't have pearls to clutch, because I think I would of strangled myself with the force of that😂!!!!!!
YES! I do remember that song. God it's been years since I heard it!
I love the fixes that you did! well done for getting through the fixing pile.
That sewing machine cleaning was so satisfying !
11:00 you should definitely make it in another fabric too. You look so cute in it. ❤️❤️❤️
The current one might make an amazing 2pc swimsuit cover.
The skirt, as it's a little see-through, would also make a great petticoat when you want extra volume under a swooshie skirt or dress.
Pockets!! I think I like the blue stripped one the best. The blue gores really add something to the over all look!
"You've got BOTH your pompoms? WOW!"
♥
My Aussie cross pupper destroys destroyable toys, so they stay stored out of reach until we're going outside to play together (plus she has frisbees put Out Of Reach except for frisbee playing). If I put 2 frisbees and a toy on the floor for her to choose which one we're going to go outside to play with, she'll pick up her plastic frisbee, put it down so that it's somewhat stacked on top of her flexible nylon frisbee, and then try to pick both up...
(sometimes works for her, sometimes doesn't)
ive spent my free time the last couple days working through minor fixes ive had set aside FOREVER (and a major redesign of a cute shirt i accidentally acquired 3 sizes too small.) and its really fun to watch someone else do similar!! it feels sooo good to get to put stuff ive been wanting to wear forever back in my closet all fixed up
Wow, my bobbin starts really misbehaving when there's like, the lint generated by one big spool of thread in there. I'm amazed you amassed that much lint in there and could still sew!
The blue stripe dress is my fav re-work!
You know what? I've been gearing up to attack my "needs to be fixed" pile, but I hadn't planned on adding any pockets because they intimidate me a little bit. But really, a skirt will get a ton more use from me if it has pockets. Soo... Thanks for the nudge.
All that extra dog content is much appreciated !
And it was nice to see those things, kinda makes me want to do it too. But it's 1 am and by tomorrow the will will be gone.
OMG! Those little tail wiggles! And yay for repairing things! and yay for deciding one piece just wasn't worth the fix. That happens. I'm also really glad the red pants were saved!
I enjoyed watching this process .... and i wish you would sing more ... a stunning voice ... from South Africa xx
I know by the time this comes out, you'll probably be in the middle of other projects, but I'd love to see an embroidery update video. I've been doing a lot of embroidery, and your videos inspired me to do it.
I know nothing will be complete, and maybe there's not enough progress for a full video, but I'd love to see how your fantasia and beauty and beast pieces are going!
Maybe a tips video for planning a big project like those two?
I low key would love to plan my own fantasia projects and do a night at Bald Mountain inspired piece, or even the sorcerer's apprentice.
I second the motion!
thank you for posting - its helped me feel less shitty.
We fostered a doggo. I was an idiot and fell head over heels for the little chapap.
We're not allowed to adopt and I'm looking at the prospect of having to give him back in the next couple of weeks. It's agony and I'm so depressed/crying at regular intervals. My eyes are so puffy and sore. I love him so damn much.
That's all to say, you and your lil nubby couch thief have made me feel a bit better, thank you xxx
When my mother's used to sew or if someone was borrowing my machine I would get it serviced. Cleaning, oiling the full deal. The store I used to go to no longer exists (Bloor West Village in Toronto Canada) but there is another one in Etobicoke that I plan on trying.
This was such a good video, I couldn’t get MY sewing done while watching. I had to stop and only watch so I didn’t miss anything! Well done!
2:17 wait TWO YEARS? I started watching this channel TWO YEARS AGO??? Omg that’s incredible
I think the best options for that adorable 2 piece set are lining it or wearing nude (or the closest color to your skin tone) undergarments and/or bike shorts. Bloomers under the skirt would also be cute if that’s a look you like but they could easily be hidden if they’re shorter than the skirt (and they could be sewn in). They’re also ridiculously easy to make.
I keep a can of compressed air by my sewing machines for a quick, easy clean when things start to get dusty.
rufflebutt bloomers!
Using compressed air can actually do more harm than good because it pushes the dust and lint deeper into the machine and it adds moisture causing rust and corrosion.
This is awesome to see all the "fixes" but all the puppy-ness made my day
Loved these! Such a good reminder to go back and tweak things that didn't quite work. A suggestion for your studio if you are not past it when this video went up: paint all you trim before you install it then touchup what ever needs some TLC. Much easier than priming and painting the trim after it is in. (Of course i don't have 10 yo bare wood trim in my house. Pish posh, who could even think such a thing? 🤫)
You did the things! All of them! Well done!
I appreciate all the frequent doggo interruptions. ❤
I would try laminating the cherry fabric with another fabric, to stiffen it. You could also make a liner/slip for the see through skirt. Congratulations! Amazing amount of success!
❤ I know fixing these wasn't your fav, but they were very interesting to watch! Maybe for the halter top, you can add 2 rows of lacing loops folded into the fabric to cinch it & make it adjustable?
Link reminds me so much of Bear (my dog) the way he plays and the way you interact with him. Also you fixing all these things are inspirational for everyone else to figure out how to fix something
That's what this tool is for 🤣🤣 3min in and I already learned something 😂 Friday is now my favorite day ! I love your videos 🥰
A good way to fix the back of the cherry halter is to add elastic shirring! Perfect for that kind of fabric and problem.
Thank you for the video and a lot of laughs with that adorable boy. Well done on "getting things done " as I call the pile of stuff in the corner of my room. Those inserts on the striped dress really look good and make the overall look of the dress even better. Love a good procrastinate and always willing to get tips on how to do it even better😂
"There was Mermaid Minnie... met 'er down in Madagascar, She would kiss me... Anytime that I would ask 'er, Then one ev'ning... Her flame of love blew out-- Blow me down and pick me up! She swapped me for a trout~" 😂😂😂😂😂 I memorized that song as a kid, and the moment you started singing, I was singing along... which got me some odd looks from the imps. 😅
You could totally use the cream two piece as a swim suit cover thing ❤ and I love all the changes you made!
Thank you for the reminder to clean my machine 😆 At least I did just change my needle...
I most definitely remember that song! Kirk Douglas in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! Classic Disney for the win!
My border collie has descided she loves your videos for the dog content. She was very into the sloth toy moment in this one 🥰
the red pants and the little tank look great together!
The biggest issue with leaving the lint in the machine is that lint is highly flammable. The thought of my machine catching fire while I'm using it is what has me, at a minimum, taking a brush to the bobbin housing regularly. Of course, there's some more in-depth cleaning that can be done, but yeah, fire is a fear.
I guess that's a bigger worry too with those of use who have incandescent bulbs in our machines. Because boy howdy that gets warm after half and hour or so.
The puppy to repair ratio in this video is approved by me.
Also the two piece ended up cuuuute!
Also also the cherry top and red pants combo is 🔥🔥🔥🔥. I concurr with someone else who said shirring could help.
Fantastic. Well done. Very fine job. Best anyone's ever done. Magic. Fabulous.
Love that you made it into a two piece! So cute!
Yeah I can see that set in all colors! Especially in that plaid or a flowery purple fabric that you got from some episodes ago.
Hopefully the items you need for your room come soon so you can get back in your studio. 😊
Don't feel too bad about having gone a couple years of sewing without cleaning the machine- I once found a 1968 machine that had evidently never been cleaned in its entire life, and someone had used it enough to break a presser foot! I found the bits of the foot inside the machine base along with waaaayyy too much lint, thread bits, and broken needles. I've seen a lot of concerning messes inside of sewing machines, but I haven't yet seen anything that beat that one.
I'd add elastic shirring rows across the back of the cherry halter top. This would make the top very comfy and the top usable for you.
I am 77-been sewing since I was 12. There are so many projects that I would NEVER attempt. You are my hero! I love watching what you do. Especially the “final product” shenanigans. What is the pup’s name? I have forgotten…. Love ya Charlie-Bless you
His name is Link.
I remember "Whale of a Tale" from a Disney Classics cd I received as a gift as a child
Alternative title could be; How to up-cycle sewing fails.
Loved them all. :}
This was such a motivating video to watch! I am so excited to see your living room projects!
Came for the sewing, stayed for the puppers, lol
Great video as always! One thing that helps me remember to clean my machines is to clean them after every project. I also use pipe cleaners instead of the little brush they provide. Pipe cleaners can be bent to whatever shape you need and really get in the nooks and crannies of your machine, and can be reused depending on the type you get (general craft ones don't wash well, so I'd recommend the better quality ones!). It sounds tedious to clean your machine after each project, but it becomes second nature after a few goes of it. I also oil my machine frequently (maybe every three or four projects, depends on how involved the projects are). Not ragging on you, just giving some pointers that helped me because I sadly lost a machine due to me not taking care of the machine.
I would hang out in a living room studio like that 100%
There was a whole split side skirt stuck in guts of that machine. You keep me smile. No judgement here.
Also, my dog spent a really long time mastering how to fit two Chuck It balls in his mouth. I’m also impressed with how Link lets you take the toy to keep playing - mine does not!
Adding the extra pieces to the neckline of the blue and white striped dress has really transformed it.
"What am I supposed to do with this felt plate inside the bobbin case?" It doesn't have felt! My pearls were clutched so tightly. I hope you oiled it as well. Servicing and cleaning are two different things. Usually you clean and oil things every 8 hours of sewing or so. But like flossing your teeth, only do it if you want to keep it for a while.
Most modern machines do not need to be oiled.
@ElizabethChronis It depends. A lot of machines at big box stores and those geared for everyday sewers don't need oil, but straight stitch machines generally do. Basically anything designed for heavier use.
@@ElizabethChronis You are probably correct, so sorry. I forget that modern machines are designed to be thrown away in a few years. After my horribly expensive modern one died, I said never again and bought a 1962 Singer 500a “Rocketeer”. Then several more vintage machines because I love how they sew and they can be easily fixed. Metal on metal requires oiling. Plastic does not.
Yes, absolutely love Whale of a Tale, and was singing along. I was so shocked when you started singing it. I swear I feel like no one I know remembers that song.