Thank you I do appreciate your tutorial on mistakes made by beginners. I’m not a beginner but I do need to be reminded of mistakes I can make. Thanks again and God bless.
I needed this today, I just started sewing in September and it's so frustrating sometimes. I'll take these tips and improve my work. Thank you so, so much!
You are welcome!! Learning to sew can be frustrating at times. Just learn one new thing at a time and enjoy the process! I’ve been sewing for just over 10 years and I know I will always be learning new skills.
Thank you for your comments. I so agree about the ironing!! I had been taught to iron the seam closed first then open. I think flat felled is great for “sportier” looking fabrics rather than chiffon which is used for more formal wear. A French seam might be more appropriate for lightweight and sheers. Just my opinion.
I am a quilter. We normally "iron to the dark side" meaning the darkest print of that seam. But if I decided to iron my seams open, we press the seam first to set the seam, then open it and re-press. By the way, I love to iron.
I make a lot of drawstring bags to organize anything I need to keep all the pieces parts together. The flat felled seam is so nice and sturdy and keeps the inside nice and smooth. All of these are such great tips.
Welcome to the world of sewing and embroidering!🧵. I have a video coming out later today or tomorrow showing machine embroidery on a denim jacket that you may like!
Hi thanks for taking the time to post your video ! Very informative! Stupid question, does it make sense to serge the edges of your fabric after you cut the pattern, instead of serging the edges after you create your seam ? ( provided you stay on the edge properly) .. in my mind this seems easier, but I’m a newbie, so I’m not sure. Thanks !
Hi. Thank you so much! That’s a good question. Normally I sew my seams and then serge. However if you are working with a fabric that frays a lot, then serging beforehand isn’t a bad idea. I’m open to hearing what other viewers think too!
It depends whether you want to serge the two sides of the seam together or keep them separate. If they are separate it will be easier to do alterations in the future if needed. If you want speed you would use th construction used in ready to wear clothes - seam, serge and trim in one operation.
I want to see sewalong. I am very confused about the commercial pattern, I have to cut like the size of the pattern tell me or I have to add the 1 inch seam allowance?
Commercial patterns can be confusing. The pattern should include the seam allowance. I may plan a video on how to read patterns. In the meantime check out Evelyn Wood and Made to Sew for helpful TH-cam videos.
Using the finished garment measurements is also very helpful when selecting the correct size.
Yes! That’s a really good point about the sizing. Thank you!
I love your sewing mistakes to avoid!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you I do appreciate your tutorial on mistakes made by beginners. I’m not a beginner but I do need to be reminded of mistakes I can make. Thanks again and God bless.
Thank you!
I sewed myself a tailors ham and a tailors roll as soon as I retired, when I planned to finally have time to sew a lot ! And I have !
You made a tailor’s ham?!?! That is so cool!!
Great idea about washing your fabric first!
I needed this today, I just started sewing in September and it's so frustrating sometimes. I'll take these tips and improve my work. Thank you so, so much!
You are welcome!! Learning to sew can be frustrating at times. Just learn one new thing at a time and enjoy the process! I’ve been sewing for just over 10 years and I know I will always be learning new skills.
I use my tailors ham all the time, and the seam roll, too!
Thank you for your comments. I so agree about the ironing!! I had been taught to iron the seam closed first then open. I think flat felled is great for “sportier” looking fabrics rather than chiffon which is used for more formal wear. A French seam might be more appropriate for lightweight and sheers. Just my opinion.
That’s a great tip to iron the seam closed and then open! I’ll try that this weekend.
I am a quilter. We normally "iron to the dark side" meaning the darkest print of that seam. But if I decided to iron my seams open, we press the seam first to set the seam, then open it and re-press. By the way, I love to iron.
Yes, on chiffon you would use a French seam. Flat felled seams are most commonly seen on jeans and work shirts. I am surprised you didn’t say that.
Thanks for the ironing for quilting tip! I didn’t know that and am working on my first quilt.
True! Good topic idea for a future video.
The tips are great and so very helpful! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! 💕
I have a taylors ham..bought it years ago...never used it.
I just did some tidying up and found it. Yay.
Nice! I had mine for a while before actually using it!
I make a lot of drawstring bags to organize anything I need to keep all the pieces parts together. The flat felled seam is so nice and sturdy and keeps the inside nice and smooth. All of these are such great tips.
Thanks. I need to practice the flat felled seam more. It does make the inside seam look very nice!
Excellent Information!!! Somethings we often forget to do!! Thank You!!!!
Great sewing mistakes to avoid! I just happen to be one who likes to press my seams.😂
I don’t mind pressing either. I’d like to get a small circuit heat press.
I do too!😂😂
I'm learning how to sew and I really appreciate your video. I'm trying to marry sewing and embroidery. Your tips are great!
Welcome to the world of sewing and embroidering!🧵. I have a video coming out later today or tomorrow showing machine embroidery on a denim jacket that you may like!
Thanks Amy.
You are so welcome!
Nice 🥰
Thanks 🤗
@AmysSewingRoom you're welcome 😊
Btw, you can also purchase refurbished sergers.
Hi thanks for taking the time to post your video ! Very informative! Stupid question, does it make sense to serge the edges of your fabric after you cut the pattern, instead of serging the edges after you create your seam ? ( provided you stay on the edge properly) .. in my mind this seems easier, but I’m a newbie, so I’m not sure.
Thanks !
Hi. Thank you so much! That’s a good question. Normally I sew my seams and then serge. However if you are working with a fabric that frays a lot, then serging beforehand isn’t a bad idea. I’m open to hearing what other viewers think too!
It depends whether you want to serge the two sides of the seam together or keep them separate. If they are separate it will be easier to do alterations in the future if needed. If you want speed you would use th construction used in ready to wear clothes - seam, serge and trim in one operation.
Your flat felled seam is actually a French seam
Good to know! I know there are differences in flat felled vs French seam.
I want to see sewalong. I am very confused about the commercial pattern, I have to cut like the size of the pattern tell me or I have to add the 1 inch seam allowance?
Commercial patterns can be confusing. The pattern should include the seam allowance. I may plan a video on how to read patterns. In the meantime check out Evelyn Wood and Made to Sew for helpful TH-cam videos.
@AmysSewingRoom thank, Evelyn is very helpful but I still don't get it.
No the real number one mistake is we are seamstress not Sewist? Women are seamstress and man are tailors. I’m a woman and dang proud of it.
I would look up the definition, sewist is a good thing?
Who care what we're called? Strategic remodelers of textile surfaces? I fix em all.😊
A seamstress is a professional with mad skills. It’s what sewists aspire to sew like. Same with tailors. Can you hand sew? No? Sewist.
That’s a good point! However I always thought of a seamstress being someone with professional level dress making and tailoring skills!
@@debraclogston9379- I love that!!!