Twin-Needle Success! Master Hemming Knits On A Sewing Machine
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- Learn how to hem knits using a double--needle and a sewing machine. Fix common problems and use the best techniques by following this simple double-needle sewing tutorial.
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Topics covered in the video
● Best Double (Twin) Needle for Hemming Knits
● How to Thread the Machine
● Best Machine Settings for Twin-Needle Hemming
● Best Tension Settings
● How To Sew Knits with a Twin-Needle
● Sewing Knits with A Walking Foot
● Troubleshooting
○ Skipped Stitches
○ Stretched out Fabric
○ Ridges/Tunnelling
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This is the absolute best, clearest, and simplest description of using a twin needle for knits that I have found on TH-cam! Thank you Johanna. You are so personable and I really like your style of educating people!
A good trick for running two bobbins on the same pin is to set them up to turn in opposite directions.
Maybe put a felt circle between the bobbins would help?
THANK YOU so very much! I just shortened a hem on stretch fabric using your tips & techniques and must say it’s the nicest, near factory hem I’ve ever done on my straight-stitch domestic machine. The wash away wonder tape is FANTASTIC!!! Very clear & thorough instructions.
Yay, thank you! That makes me so happy to hear, I live for getting comments like this, so nice to hear I've been helpful
It's refreshing to find someone who is a proponent of using twin-needles. I've used them for years to hem knits and even sew stretchy seams with a narrow set. It works beautifully and for me, negates the need for a cover stitch machine - they're way too expensive, take up more room and I simply don't need one.
The main cause of tunnelling is the bobbin tension pulling the stitches together. You can use wooly nylon thread in the bobbin and just with that you will have improvements. If you are adventurous enough you can lower the bobbin tension on your sewing machine and with some experimentation you should get a perfect stitch with a beautiful zig zag and no thread showing on either side. Make sure to know where to bring back the tension to though!
Thanks Max. I've ordered a duplicate bobbin holder for just this purpose, so that I don't have to keep adjusting it once I've got my bobbin tension right for my stretch fabric. Thanks for suggesting the bobbin tension may help 😉
Thank you 😊
I'm new to twin needles so I've been watching many videos for guidance. This is the best video I've found. Thank you!
I watched this video three times before I hemmed my favorite pair of comfy knit pants. Thank you!! Also I found your sense of humor really charming and it helped me relax and have fun. Now my pants won't drag on the ground AND I have found a go-to resource as I take on more complex sewing projects!
Lots of information! So much to learn. I hope I can do it.
Wow. This lady's videos are full of USEFUL information. Thank u so much. I'm sewing for about 5 yrs now and it's only today I learned that putting up the sewing foot while threading the needle makes it easier to thread. 🎉
I just got a sewing machine. Thank you for teaching us. 👍💖👏
Good luck with your new sewing machine. You're in for a great journey!
This is the first time I've come across your channel and I instantly subscribed! You're very informative and personable. Like a really good friend who is also an expert in sewing! Thank you for your hard work! 💖
thanks for this tutorial which is so informative. I also want to comment on your personality which is sweet and light and joyful. The world needs more people who can smile and be happy.
You are just the BEST! You've got me sewing again after giving up for (6 years!) on ever being able to sew knits after I'd purchased a VERY expensive new sewing machine. I just can't thank you enough for all your excellent videos and books!
Thank you SO much! A really helpful and well explained video. I’ve been home sewing for almost 60 years and have always avoided jersey/knit/stretch fabrics because I could never get a ‘good’ stitch. The advent of the internet and TH-cam etc has been a life changing experience. I’ve now mastered the stretch stitch using the zigzag stitch on my Janome Memory Craft 4800, but am now about to have a go with a stretch twin needle. Wish me luck! 👍
Same here! TH-cam is great for home learning, and for improving 😊
Hands down, the clearest and most helpful video I’ve seen covering twin needle use with knits!
I had to smile when you discussed stitches on the reverse side of your material, and not to get too hung up on it, as it’s really about the front and how good a job it’s doing…. I was given the job of teaching 7/8 year olds embroidery at school. They were so in fear of the work on the back, they literally were making zero progress. I,said ‘ if you see a beautiful lady in a ball gown, would you ask to,see her knickers?’. You get my point. They relaxed and the class became much more enjoyable. Actually I quite like a neat finish, but it’s as you say, not worth getting too hung up,about, plus with experience, that finish does become much better. You always teach so well, Thank you. I thought you would be talking about how to do tin needles for jeans top stitching, but I think there’s another video,for this.
Thank you for a very comprehensive explanation about how to sew knits & the twin needle saga. I feel far more confident now as I have a walking foot which I absolutely adore!
Oh thank you. I have wanted to shorten my tops for years. Now after your very clear instructions I am going to get started. I am making trouble locating the description box for ordering the products you suggested.
Thank you so much for this super helpful tutorial!! I just used it to shorten and hem the sleeves on my husband's polo shirts. The tips about how to adjust tension and stitch length to reduce tunneling were exactly what I needed!
What a great introduction! I had no idea what double needles were used for and you explained them well. Thanks so much!
Thank you for such a clear tutorial regarding twin needles! I sewed a lot when younger but haven't in about 15 years. I've never had a server or worked much with knits so thus is helpful. I'm glad I found your video.
After watching you use the double needle on stretch fabric, I had the confidence to hem a pair of yoga pants using the double stretchy double needle, came out perfect. Thank you for teaching me . 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Just found your site today. I want to thank you for all these tips on knit fabric and twin needles. I've been wanting to try mine but didn't have any source for good instructions. Thank you again.❤️
The awl is a game changer! Mine’s shaped like a uselessly small screwdriver so it always sat aside. Thank you for this valuable tool!
Very helpful! Thanks. I've seen a lot of RTW knit tops with tunneling on the hems. Now I know why.
Brilliant! Especially the use of fusible knit interfacing
Such a comprehensive guide - wonderful, thank you. I took notes so I'll have your guide handy when I need it. I'm very grateful to you for your time and effort.
This is a great video not only for beginners but how to perfect sewing skills. THANK YOU!
Thank you. I found that so informative and helpful. I will now return to my abandoned top armoured with your guidance and the necessary tape!
Brilliant comprehensive guide! Other videos I've watched on YT were little use. Your sewing machine is much better than mine but thanks to your video I'm tempted to try my twin needle for the first time in 10 years. TY!
Me too. So glad to hear that I need not be ashamed to have had twin needles for more than a decade without ever feeling confident enough to use them 😂.
I love wonder tape. It‘s a great tool to make sewing knit fabrics easy!
The best twin needle knit explanations I've every seen. Thank you!
Excellent thank you. I have not done a lot of sewing with twin needle and especially on knits this was so helpful and I have a Verona walking foot so excited to try out.
I can't wait to purchase your book on sewing a jeans!
I tried to use some amber topstitch thread with a twin needle, even tho it was a thicker jeans twin needle, it was bad. It was a struggle with tension, tangling and skipped stitches.
So since then, I've realised a much smoother option is to use standard thread with the straight-triple-stretch stitch. It looks just as good as thick thread, but sewed a lot smoother. I used thin bobbin thread for the back. And unlike the horror of needing to unpick a single needle stretch stitch, with a twin needle it is trivial to cut the bobbin side zigzag stitches with a seam ripper if you make a mistake.
Great video! I’ve been watching a lot of hem videos for knits. And this is one that’s made me really think I can do it!
I am learning so much from your videos! Thanks 😊
Always check the machine’s manual for setting the twin needle. There’s usually a button to press.
Great tutorial, as always!
Best video on trouble shooting twin needles with stretch fabric Thank you!
Thank you for such a thorough video!
Thank you for these tips. Going to tackle my first T-shirt. 🤞🤞🤞
Hej, Thank you for this video. I'm a completely novice sewer (I've taken the lid off. I've might have tried to sew some stitching on scrap pieces of damaged bed sheets), but I learned things that will come in handy in my future endeavors. Många tack. Hälsningar, Ann
Wonderful, thorough video about everything you can think of when it comes to using a double needle. Thanks!
That makes me so happy to hear, thank you 😊
Success! I followed your instruction for hemming knit fabric with the twin needle and I must say for a first time ever sewing on knit fabric, it turned out pretty nice. Mine did not have as much stretch as your example did after hemming; but it does stretch. Thanks for the good instructions!
I love my double needle. And I love your learning tips
Many thanks I have learnt something today that I will add to my knowledge of twin needle sewing. Cheers Mary
That makes me so happy to hear, it really nice to do deep dives into topics like this!
Success! I used a second bobbin case to adjust the bobbin tension lower (as low as the case would go without falling apart) and I brought the upper tension down to the lowest setting. On a double brushed poly it works great. On a stretchier viscose knit, I had to bump the stitch length up or put a more stable knit inside the hem - like a 100 percent cotton. I think a knit interfacing would work, too, but I don't have any. Yay!
Thanks for a really informative tutorial. I hemmed a knit shirt for a friend and your instructions helped immensely! I first went to the Bernina site, but yours was the better instructions! Thanks!
This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Happy to share!
Great presentation. Thankyou very much for this valuable information. Now I understant better what to do while sewing Knit fabrics. These information will help me to avoid mistakes. ♥ Tx/PR
Thank you, that makes me so happy to hear 😊
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I really appreciate you taking the time to go through all the options. I've really struggled with knits, and the twin needle, but after watching your video I feel encouraged to keep trying. And I'm definitely getting a walking foot! :)
I LOVE my Pfaff!
What a wealth of knowledge to share. Thank you 🙏
I knew nothing about sewing with double needles.
Thanks, My twin-needle technique needs some help, and this was useful for direction of what to look at.
Yeah, love the twin needle for jeans. It makes for beautiful and effortless topstitching. Thanks for the tutorial as I've been having issues with tangling. Problem solved!
Well explained as always Johanna 👍
Thank you 😊
Great advice. Thank you.
Very informative video. I am planning on sewing more knit fabrics and was eyeing a serger but dont think I will need it as often. Between the twin needle and overcast presser foot I should be able to do most of my range of sewing. Thanks for the great video.
Great to see you use a Bernina 1230, I love mine and have had it for many, many years! Going to try this technique again using the walking foot.
Very helpful tips. thank you very much! 👍🏻😊
This is the best video I’ve watched in a while. Thanks for being so thorough and informing!!
Great tutorial, and easy to follow and do. Thank you ⚘️
Exceptional video on sewing with a twin needle, thank you!
You’ve inspired me to give it another shot 🤣
Thanks so much! Your videos are so clear and comprehensive, so much good information.
This was helpful. I’ve been sewing for 25 years, and I expect one day I’ll get a cover stitch machine, but first I want to upgrade from a regular home machine to one that runs over $1,000, mostly for the time-saving features and durability. Maybe it’ll last me the next 25 years. I am making part of my living sewing for people, so having a good machine is kind of important!
Excellent information; excellent instruction. Very helpful tips and tricks. Thank you.
Great information, I was taught in the new owner guide classes for my 930, yes we are both old, yet good, that one spool of thread should turn clockwise and the other counter clockwise on the pins, then one thread is fed through the left side of the tension disc and the other thru the right side. Maybe Bernina decided this where not necessary but I use them anyway. You might checkout Wawak for needles, lots of choices. Thanks
Best video ever on twin needle sewing. So much great info and tips to try, Thank you!
Thank you for your tutorial! Have had so many issues with trying to use the twin needle on more stretchy type of fabric but find that my solution is a single Jersey needle and pressing up the hem (this is on a long sleeve t'shirt) then applying fusible interfacing for multi stretch, iron on, then placing tissue paper over the hem and sewing the lightening zig zag stitch on my Janome 2160 DC and at last no wavy hem and have finally solved the heart ache of sewing the hem line on stretch fabric. If I could not get this right I was ready to forget stretch knit sewing and concentrate on woven and save up to buy a cover stitch machine in the future so as to be able to make these nice garments. I still will but now that I am confident with making outfits with cotton and elastane and have metres of this fabric can make these now and be confident I get good results. I knew that perseverance wins in the end! 😊
Thank you for explaining the tension settings. Now I can stop obsessing about the wrong side!
Thanks for that. So helpful.
Thanks for mentioning about the walking foot and knit interfacing for stitch consistency. I use a plate magnet to ensure my stitch line is perfecting even. I also turn under an edge so that no raw cut is shown. Just one of my quirks.
I have not tried the fold thing, but it must make the finished look much neater I imagine, I will test it for sure
@@Thelaststitch it does make it look neater. My autism has me be a bit of a perfectionist in my sewing, so feel free to take or leave anything I say.
@@bohemiansusan2897 Yes. I agree. I dont have autism, but I cant stand when the finishes are incomplete. I havent used a twin needle yet though. I'm excited to try! Happy sewing.💕🇨🇦
I was thinking of finishing the raw edges with an over edge stitch first. Then I will hem my garment. You think that will create a neater look underneath?
Excellent video. I learned a lot & felt confident to try. Stacking two bobbins worked perfectly, a good tip. I am pleased with the results. Thank you!
So much GOOD information! VER USEFUL!
Thank you for yet another wonderful resource for sewing with knits!
I love your suggestion of using the awl to slowly move a bit of fabric towards the sewing foot. And to sew very slowly. Thank you.
Thank you, was able to use my twin needle for first time and successfully hem stretch pants!!
Great info!
Thank you, I needed this information. Take care.
Happy to hear you found it useful 😊
Great
Thank you for making this video!
best video tutorial on all aspects of the basics!
What a wonderfully detailed video! Thank you so much.
What a helpful video! Thanks so much!
I am glad you are back, thanks for that great video! I would like to use the al more, but it is not so easy I think. Many greetings.
Thank you! Yes I have a bunch of videos lined up 😊. And the awl does require some practise, but it does get easier!
I find your videos to be excellent. You explain techniques and machine settings very clearly. Thank you so much.
Wonderful! I've always found it a bit tricky especially getting the tension level right, I haven't ever tried wondertape but I do have some so will definitely try some.
Brilliant video - thank you so much. I used wonder tape on the hem of a pair of stretch leggings. It was an excellent finish but as it's not stretchy, pulling them over the feet was difficult.
Did you wash the leggings or at least the hemmed part> The tape dissolves when wet.
Your an amazing person; thank you for sharing so many helpful tips!
Thanks very much for this. It has really helped. I do have a walking foot but, to be honest, I prefer the 'knit' foot. It feeds both layers of fabric well, I've found, and so much easier to clip on, rather than to remove the whole foot/ankle piece. 😉
Thank you so much for sharing your deep knowledge! You are truly generous
I just bought a coverstitch machine because of the difficulty sewing hems in knits. If I had only watched your video first, my 6500 Janome would have done the job easily with its walking foot, interfacing and wonder under tape.. If I must change the bobbin tension (last resort) I always mark the original setting with a black marker. I have been sewing for 65 years and am always learning better and new techniques. Looking forward to going through your tutorials.
Really useful info...thank you so much!
I just began watching and already find your presentation so needed, thank you! I am a machine knitter and so far have poor results sewing the pieces together on my basic heavy duty Singer machine. Despite following directions my seams are never flat. Any advise is very welcome 🤗
This was so helpful! Thank you.
Thanks for those great tips. This video was very informative. I really appreciate this. Thank you 🙏 so much
Great tips, thank you!
Thank you!!!!! 🌺
Contrasting thread on the stitch sample would be very helpful, regarding the twin needle.