working on my second sewing project (the first went very badly haha) and I have no carbon paper but the pattern calls for it, so this was VERY helpful & well-explained. thank you!!!
I do really would love a tutorial of yours about "how to attach a man's shirt collar" and "front fly zipper" ...please :-) you're the most clear teacher on youtube!
+squinternet1 Of course I can, I will add both to the filming list! If only there were more hours in the day :-)). Thank you ever so much for your lovely comments, I am SO pleased that you enjoy my tutorials and teaching style. Thank you!
I'm a real beginner so sorry if this is a silly question. Why would a basting stitch not be used instead of thread tracing? Thank you for your helpful and clear videos.
You could definitely do a basting stitch, but you might find with some fabrics (and this depends what you are wanting to record with stitches), that running the fabric through the machine can slightly stretch or distort the fabric. So there are times when you could use this method, and other times when thread tracing would be better, because it won't distort the fabric. I hope that helps? And do not worry, never any silly questions around here. Aneka x
What is the difference between tailor tack and thread tracing? I've watched many videos and sewists seem to use the terms interchangeably. It seems like thread tracing is often used for details?
+Aida Strocovsky Thank you Aida. Yes you can sew over the lines of thread to stitch the darts. The thread tracing will then need to be removed, which can be easier said than done. I would recommend using a pair of tweezers to pick out any difficult remaining threads. I hope this helps? Aneka
Hello and good evening. I am returning to garment making from a time of quilting so need to clear out some cobwebs. How different or preferable is using thread tracing to using tailor's chalk to mark sewing instructions? Does it matter the fabric or is it personal preference? Thanks in advance for your wonderful instructions.
Hi Mary, you are welcome to use the method that you prefer. However there are usually fabric limitations that dictate the method. The majority of the time I use a tracing wheel and carbon paper or snip notches (this is quicker). However if the fabric is very delicate (silks) or has a large amount of texture (such as a boucle for a Chanel style jacket) the thread tracing will be best for protecting the fabric and making the marks visible. Does that help? Aneka
@@MadetoSew Yes, I see that and understand the fabric dictates much of what can and cannot be done. I guess I am wondering if chalk marks are less accurate than tailor tacks because for some reason, though I try to be very exact about where I put the pin and then chalk mark, the mark ends up 'migrating' a bit and often when I go to match the marks with both pieces of fabric, it isn't always in the correct spot. Thank you for your prompt reply.
@@happytraveller8953 No problem at all. I usually use carbon paper and a tracing wheel like in this video: th-cam.com/video/ihU34p9aiGY/w-d-xo.html and this is equally very accurate. I rarely use a block of chalk because this can be a little in-accurate, I probably wouldn't use it to mark specific points; for that I would use this chalk pen instead it produces a finer line: madetosew.com/product/clover-chaco-liner-chalk-pen/ or a removable pen with a very fine point: madetosew.com/product/clover-water-soluble-fine-fabric-marker/ Either method can be accurate, I guess it just takes practise. Hope that helps. Aneka :-))
Unfortunately they are not Ernest Wright. The scissors used are either Gingher (gingher.com/) or Famore Cutlery (famorecutlery.com/sewing/) These are the websites but of course they can be purchased through other sources too.
Yes I do have a tutorial on carbon paper too. There are just times when carbon paper won't work, for example a lightweight silk or even a boucle (it won't show up). So this is a tutorial for those times! I hope it helps. Aneka x
working on my second sewing project (the first went very badly haha) and I have no carbon paper but the pattern calls for it, so this was VERY helpful & well-explained. thank you!!!
So glad. Thank you.
This is way easier for some of the items I am making. Thanks for very clear and informative demonstration.
Glad it helped.
I do really would love a tutorial of yours about "how to attach a man's shirt collar" and "front fly zipper" ...please :-) you're the most clear teacher on youtube!
+squinternet1 Of course I can, I will add both to the filming list! If only there were more hours in the day :-)). Thank you ever so much for your lovely comments, I am SO pleased that you enjoy my tutorials and teaching style. Thank you!
I'm a real beginner so sorry if this is a silly question. Why would a basting stitch not be used instead of thread tracing? Thank you for your helpful and clear videos.
You could definitely do a basting stitch, but you might find with some fabrics (and this depends what you are wanting to record with stitches), that running the fabric through the machine can slightly stretch or distort the fabric. So there are times when you could use this method, and other times when thread tracing would be better, because it won't distort the fabric. I hope that helps? And do not worry, never any silly questions around here. Aneka x
@@MadetoSew
Many thanks, Aneka x
Excellent again! Much obliged!!
Excellent. Really clear and helpful. Thank you
Thank you Tracey, really pleased you found it helpful and useful. Aneka x
Thank you🌻
You are so welcome
What is the difference between tailor tack and thread tracing? I've watched many videos and sewists seem to use the terms interchangeably. It seems like thread tracing is often used for details?
fantastic tutorial as always!
+squinternet1 Thank you, that's very kind! Really pleased you enjoyed it.
Great tutorial, Aneka! I wonder if we sew the dart over the threads. 👍
+Aida Strocovsky Thank you Aida. Yes you can sew over the lines of thread to stitch the darts. The thread tracing will then need to be removed, which can be easier said than done. I would recommend using a pair of tweezers to pick out any difficult remaining threads. I hope this helps? Aneka
Great video
+Grace Slow Thank you Grace, really pleased you enjoyed it! :-))
Hello and good evening. I am returning to garment making from a time of quilting so need to clear out some cobwebs. How different or preferable is using thread tracing to using tailor's chalk to mark sewing instructions? Does it matter the fabric or is it personal preference? Thanks in advance for your wonderful instructions.
Hi Mary, you are welcome to use the method that you prefer. However there are usually fabric limitations that dictate the method. The majority of the time I use a tracing wheel and carbon paper or snip notches (this is quicker). However if the fabric is very delicate (silks) or has a large amount of texture (such as a boucle for a Chanel style jacket) the thread tracing will be best for protecting the fabric and making the marks visible. Does that help? Aneka
@@MadetoSew Yes, I see that and understand the fabric dictates much of what can and cannot be done. I guess I am wondering if chalk marks are less accurate than tailor tacks because for some reason, though I try to be very exact about where I put the pin and then chalk mark, the mark ends up 'migrating' a bit and often when I go to match the marks with both pieces of fabric, it isn't always in the correct spot. Thank you for your prompt reply.
@@happytraveller8953 No problem at all. I usually use carbon paper and a tracing wheel like in this video: th-cam.com/video/ihU34p9aiGY/w-d-xo.html and this is equally very accurate. I rarely use a block of chalk because this can be a little in-accurate, I probably wouldn't use it to mark specific points; for that I would use this chalk pen instead it produces a finer line: madetosew.com/product/clover-chaco-liner-chalk-pen/ or a removable pen with a very fine point: madetosew.com/product/clover-water-soluble-fine-fabric-marker/ Either method can be accurate, I guess it just takes practise. Hope that helps. Aneka :-))
Love your scissors! Are they Ernest Wright?
Unfortunately they are not Ernest Wright. The scissors used are either Gingher (gingher.com/)
or Famore Cutlery (famorecutlery.com/sewing/) These are the websites but of course they can be purchased through other sources too.
Hi, when you are sewing your garment pieces together, do you stitch thru the tailor tacks?
Yes you might stitch through the tailor's tacks (depending where you place them). You will need to pull them out afterwards, tweezers can be useful.
Just use a carbon copy paper
Yes I do have a tutorial on carbon paper too. There are just times when carbon paper won't work, for example a lightweight silk or even a boucle (it won't show up). So this is a tutorial for those times! I hope it helps. Aneka x
I agree with Aneka. It is also useful for wool. This is a couture technique.
Also useful to know if you’ve run out of carbon paper.