I found this was very interesting. One thing I learned years ago for hemming blue jeans was to take a hammer and flatten that thick part where the seams join. That really helps.
You truly are an amazing teacher. I’m never afraid to tackle any sewing project you show us because each nuance of a question of “how” is answered before the question ever gets formed. 😉
Hi Laura, this is such an amazing hack which I will be definitely be using. I read other viewers testimonies of 50 years of sewing. This goes to show that we're never too old to learn and the day one stop learning is the day we die. Thanks for sharing.
That was one of the most frustrating things I've ever had to deal with. Thank you for explaining this. Makes perfect sense now and I will have a much easier time sewing over those humps.
Thank you very much for these tips. The other day, when I needed to go over a bulky seam I noticed my little coaster that I had next to my machine. I tried using it and it worked perfectly!
I've been sewing for over 50 years and didn't know how to correctly deal with the hump! I sew shields for Day for Girls and they're pretty thick around the edge, this technique is really going to make my life so much easier! Thank you so much!
Nice Video! Another couple of suggestions. Hammer, yes, hammer the thick seam! This compresses the fiber and the needle slips through. Also, when coming down off the hump, use your finger and press the front of the presser foot down. That helps keep the stitches consistent in size.
Oh my goodness! I love the way you think Laura! You must have an engineering background! Thank you so much for this tip! I always thought it was just me(Operator Error!)
I am so happy you did this tutorial, Laura. My mother taught me this when I was learning to sew almost 50 years ago and I am amazed that customers who come into the sewing store where I work do not know this! If I know I am going to have to sew over exceptionally thicknesses (and I am not using my industrial Juki) I may manually turn my hand wheel to stitch over the thickness and not use the motor of my machine. 👍😘 Another great video.
I’ve seen for years using a puddle jumper to go over big seams. The thing I learned watching this video is I’ve been using it wrongly. Thanks for correcting my misinformation.
Thank you for the great tip. I wish I had known this years ago. I tried to make LeMoyne Stars and my machine wouldn't go over the seams in the middle. I thought there was something wrong with my machine. I can't wait to try it again.
Good visuals and explanation of cause, effect , remedy and why! For another potential tutorial topic could you explain examples of why and when a straight stitch length should be a certain length? Thank you for all the useful tips and insight you share❣️👍
Laura..this comes at a great time for me. I have this problem on seams for my quilting too. I actually thought it was the machine..now I am educated. Thank you so much.
This is the BEST idea I have ever heard/read! You really do learn something new ever day. I have been sewing for 60 years and never knew this! I was a gunner. Got to the fat seam and gunned through! Thank you.
This tip right here wins the internet for the most useful in explaining this very common problem. Thank you so very much, you just got a new subscriber!
Wow, I really needed this tutorial 4 years ago when I was making diapers using PUL fabric, flannel and a thick, removable diaper insert . Thank you, Laura, for sharing 👍💜
A trick that an old neighbor showed me once: Prep your hem or seams, and place the thick spot on top of a piece of wood like a small length of 1" x 4" , to protect your work table . Pound the thick spot 3 or 4 times with a small hammer. It will not appear any thinner, but the needle will go in like a dream. It runs right over almost like a normal seam. I had been sewing 30 years and never seen this! At the time I had to shorten all my son's jeans, and this saved me from a lot of broken needles.
This is a revelation! I’ve had trouble getting over the really thick seams when making hooded towels. I can’t wait to try this 😁 Thank you so much for this 👍
I have been having this exact problem and today went to the machine shop to ask about it. My machine can go through leather so I didn't understand. The man didn't even give me this fab tip. Perfect timing. Thank you so much. Xx
I just want to thank you for this great sewing tip and your wonderful sewing tutorials. You are an excellent teacher and you explain everything so clearly.
I would NEVER have know this tip unless it was suggested on my Google Homepage. You are AMAZING. Thank you so very much. I’m going to subscribe to your channel.
I too have been sewing for years and this was the best tutorial for explaining sewing over a hump of fabric! Using the door stop to explain was priceless!! I have a jean jig that I mostly use. I had a light bulb moment when you showed your tip of butting up fabric on the side to topstitch. I needed that tip last week! A big thank you for all your tips and advise!!!
Laura, Thank you so much for this information! It came at the right time for some sewing I'm going to be doing! Hope you and your family are doing well during the lockdown. Kelly
I have been so frustrated these last few weeks with my sewing machine because it will not sew over thick fabric seams. Thank you so much for this timely tip. I am going to finish my project this weekend.
Thank-you so much for sharing the great tips with us and explaining exactly how to use the items.I have a little plastic tool,but i didn't understand how to use it until today.💕
Thank you so much for your tips, I have relearned so much from you after a few years absent from sewing. You are my go to person/tutorial for issues I have❤
Since watching this video a few weeks ago I’ve been trying it out and it worked a treat, thank you so much for guiding me another step along my learning curve 🥰
You are just the best teacher! I believe this might be the best tip I have heard. You never disappoint. Thank you so much for all of the information over the years. And yes, I have been sewing forever and did not know this.
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my goodness, I have been sewing for over 60 years and this is the best tip EVER
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Thank you that was very helpful.
I completely agree. 50+ yrs of sewing here and no one ever told me this!
Absolutely lifechanging video! Cant believe I have dealt with this for 50 years of sewing!
Thank so much I didn't even know why it wouldn't go over humps. I thought it was just my machine. Works wonders now.
I thoight the same thing
I almost went out and bought a $700 machine to try and fix this problem!!! 😬😅
I found this was very interesting. One thing I learned years ago for hemming blue jeans was to take a hammer and flatten that thick part where the seams join. That really helps.
You truly are an amazing teacher. I’m never afraid to tackle any sewing project you show us because each nuance of a question of “how” is answered before the question ever gets formed. 😉
I’ve had my Bernina for over 15 years and I didn’t know what the little plastic wedges were for. Thank you for the tutorial!
🤪🤣 even though it’s not funny!❤️😀
Hi Laura, this is such an amazing hack which I will be definitely be using. I read other viewers testimonies of 50 years of sewing. This goes to show that we're never too old to learn and the day one stop learning is the day we die. Thanks for sharing.
In all my decades of sewing, this is the best tip I’ve ever seen! Thank you!!
Thank you, I use this on jeans, but never thought of the side being uneven. Always great to learn something new!
I've been sewing for almost 50 years, this is brilliant! Thanks 😊
This is one of the absolutely best sewing tips ever!!! Thanks, Laura!!!
That was one of the most frustrating things I've ever had to deal with. Thank you for explaining this. Makes perfect sense now and I will have a much easier time sewing over those humps.
Thank you very much for these tips. The other day, when I needed to go over a bulky seam I noticed my little coaster that I had next to my machine. I tried using it and it worked perfectly!
I’ve been sewing for 40 years... this is ingenious .... never thought about it in that way .... but I do now ❣️
I've been sewing for over 50 years and didn't know how to correctly deal with the hump! I sew shields for Day for Girls and they're pretty thick around the edge, this technique is really going to make my life so much easier! Thank you so much!
Wow, I’ve been sewing for 40 years and never knew this. Thanks.
You are so good at describing the “why” of it. You don’t rush while you are teaching. Thank you!❤️
Never knew why my machine had this problem, now I know. Thank you, brilliant tips. 👍
Oh my. You win the award for best sewing tip ever. Wish I had known this years ago. Thank you Laura!!
Nice Video! Another couple of suggestions. Hammer, yes, hammer the thick seam! This compresses the fiber and the needle slips through. Also, when coming down off the hump, use your finger and press the front of the presser foot down. That helps keep the stitches consistent in size.
I've been sewing for 66yrs and absolutely delighted to have come across this great tip. Many thanks! :)
Oh my goodness! I love the way you think Laura! You must have an engineering background! Thank you so much for this tip! I always thought it was just me(Operator Error!)
Best tip ever! I thought my sewing machine could not handle thick seams. Thanks Laura
Thank you! I had no idea. I’ve struggled with this forever. Who knew there was such a simple solution!
I am astonished. After almost 40 years of sewing I never knew this. Can't wait to try.
Well these tips will certainly make shortening my DH's jeans a lot easier!! Thank you!
what a fabulous tip! Thank you so much Laura - I've also been sewing for years and never thought of this!! You are such a resource, thank you again x
Thanks for your tutorial. I already knew you could raise the foot, but it helps for others to know.
This makes so much sense.Could never figure out why it was so problematic. Such a helpful tip. Thank you.
I am so happy you did this tutorial, Laura. My mother taught me this when I was learning to sew almost 50 years ago and I am amazed that customers who come into the sewing store where I work do not know this! If I know I am going to have to sew over exceptionally thicknesses (and I am not using my industrial Juki) I may manually turn my hand wheel to stitch over the thickness and not use the motor of my machine. 👍😘 Another great video.
I've done thd manal turning of the wheel many times!
Thank you soo much for the information!!!! My singer has a gadget that I believe just right for this job! 25 years later I now what it is!
A jeans-a-majig. I got one with all my machines & it does work
You just saved me from throwing my machine off my roof!!! I used the nail file trick! Worked like a charm! Thank you so much!!!
No problems with industrial machines....also a tap from a smooth hammer on the thick seam flattens it so the needle can enter easily.
And I thought it was my machine! Thank you for this very helpful and logical explanation of how to solve the issue of sewing over thick seams.
Such a simple and great tip! You explain why the problem exists and how to overcome it in about 6min! Worth the time! Thanks! 😎
I have also used my needle packages to help with this. Such great tips, as always! 💛
I’ve seen for years using a puddle jumper to go over big seams. The thing I learned watching this video is I’ve been using it wrongly. Thanks for correcting my misinformation.
Thank you for the great demo! I'll use that method next time I have that problem
Had to stop the video to say - I LOVE your flower ring!!! It’s very unique. OK back to the video 😊
All the times I wish I knew this!! Thank you for the lesson, I appreciate you:)
Thank you for that kid bit of knowledge for my sewing room! It is so true that the machine just doesn’t want to do it. Love that nail file :-)
Thank you for the great tip. I wish I had known this years ago. I tried to make LeMoyne Stars and my machine wouldn't go over the seams in the middle. I thought there was something wrong with my machine. I can't wait to try it again.
Good visuals and explanation of cause, effect , remedy and why!
For another potential tutorial topic could you explain examples of why and when a straight stitch length should be a certain length? Thank you for all the useful tips and insight you share❣️👍
I agree that’s a great question.
Laura..this comes at a great time for me. I have this problem on seams for my quilting too. I actually thought it was the machine..now I am educated. Thank you so much.
Awesome tip!! Struggled with this problem forever! Your the first to explain why & how to fix it!!❤️
This is the BEST idea I have ever heard/read! You really do learn something new ever day. I have been sewing for 60 years and never knew this! I was a gunner. Got to the fat seam and gunned through! Thank you.
This tip right here wins the internet for the most useful in explaining this very common problem. Thank you so very much, you just got a new subscriber!
Wow, I really needed this tutorial 4 years ago when I was making diapers using PUL fabric, flannel and a thick, removable diaper insert .
Thank you, Laura, for sharing 👍💜
At least you have it now going forward. Look how many have struggled with it for 50 or 60 years.
I have been sewing for many years, and this is the best tip I have ever learned! Thank you so much!
Great steady style of instruction. I like your clear steady voice - I can understand without having to replay. Cheers ❤
Who knew, thank you again for another great tip............
Thanks for those tips, Laura’s! Much appreciated! 🌺💃🏻
Laura, you really are a genius. Love all your tips.
Such a life saver, thanx soooooo much for sharing..I broke a lot of needles going over them humps 😄
Laura...once again best tip ever! Thank you.
I am really learning alot from you, Laura. Thank you!
Great solution to an aggravating problem! I have experienced this in quilting, and from now on, I know the answer. Thank you, Laura!
A trick that an old neighbor showed me once: Prep your hem or seams, and place the thick spot on top of a piece of wood like a small length of 1" x 4" , to protect your work table . Pound the thick spot 3 or 4 times with a small hammer. It will not appear any thinner, but the needle will go in like a dream. It runs right over almost like a normal seam. I had been sewing 30 years and never seen this! At the time I had to shorten all my son's jeans, and this saved me from a lot of broken needles.
Thank you for the tip and for the visual explanation, Laura!! I look forward to what I will learn from you.
Oh WOW. This is amazing!! 60 years of sewing and never knew this!!! Liked and subscribed. Thank you!!!!
Thank you so much for this tip. Your videos help me with so many things especially your Tuesday tips
Thanks for the great tip. It makes perfect sense and I know I'll be using it from now on!
Wonderful explanation..Laura..thank you ..Jan
See glad I watched this. This is logic that will keep me calm! Thank you!
I wish I had known about this several weeks ago. Thank you for sharing this amazing tip!
Thanks again Laura for a great teaching video.
This is a revelation! I’ve had trouble getting over the really thick seams when making hooded towels. I can’t wait to try this 😁 Thank you so much for this 👍
Wonderful tips! I have always had trouble hemming jeans. Love to watch you videos!
I have been having this exact problem and today went to the machine shop to ask about it. My machine can go through leather so I didn't understand. The man didn't even give me this fab tip. Perfect timing. Thank you so much. Xx
I just want to thank you for this great sewing tip and your wonderful sewing tutorials. You are an excellent teacher and you explain everything so clearly.
Wow I learned another new thing ! You are an amazing teacher. Thank you 🙏🏼♥️
Ohmygosh you always amaze me....your a blessing to us sewers
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Very helpful comments and tips, as usual. You are a good instructor. Thank you Laura.
What great tips!
Using items we usually have at home...even better. Thankyou.
This came at the perfect time for me! Thank you for your help. By the way you have a beautiful speaking voice. Love your videos
Wonderful solution. Love these tips videos.
What a wonderful suggestion that you explained so succinctly! Just fantastic! Thanks 😊
Great tutorial and extremely helpful tip. Such a simple concept but one I didn’t know about. Thank you for sharing
I would NEVER have know this tip unless it was suggested on my Google Homepage. You are AMAZING. Thank you so very much. I’m going to subscribe to your channel.
Laura Thank you for sharing
Your sewing wisdom with us. This has been an area of concern for me.
Well, I'll be darned. I never knew this and always thoughtit was my machine..thanks so much!!!!!
I too have been sewing for years and this was the best tutorial for explaining sewing over a hump of fabric! Using the door stop to explain was priceless!! I have a jean jig that I mostly use. I had a light bulb moment when you showed your tip of butting up fabric on the side to topstitch. I needed that tip last week! A big thank you for all your tips and advise!!!
Laura, Thank you so much for this information! It came at the right time for some sewing I'm going to be doing! Hope you and your family are doing well during the lockdown. Kelly
Wow, I have learned so SO much from you. Thank you for taking the time to break it down for this newbie. :)
Thank you for this tip I struggled with this issue for so long I am so eager to try your tip you always help me with my sewing projects
I have been so frustrated these last few weeks with my sewing machine because it will not sew over thick fabric seams. Thank you so much for this timely tip. I am going to finish my project this weekend.
Thank you Laura, Iv been hesitant about taking up my jeans but now I’m confident I can do it ~ fantastic information 💞
Thank-you so much for sharing the great tips with us and explaining exactly how to use the items.I have a little plastic tool,but i didn't understand how to use it until today.💕
I usually am using the wheel by hand to get over the hump. Great tip !
Thank you so much for your tips, I have relearned so much from you after a few years absent from sewing. You are my go to person/tutorial for issues I have❤
Amazing, and yet so simple! Thank you.
Thank you so much for this hint. It will make a big difference to me when I do alterations! I have learned so much from you Thank you again.
Since watching this video a few weeks ago I’ve been trying it out and it worked a treat, thank you so much for guiding me another step along my learning curve 🥰
Wow thanks a million ! So many years breaking needles and going thru hell and this is so easy.
This is brilliant. I’ve learned so many things from you.
Wow! You are great teacher! I will share this on Facebook!Thank you very much for this video.💞
You are just the best teacher! I believe this might be the best tip I have heard. You never disappoint. Thank you so much for all of the information over the years. And yes, I have been sewing forever and did not know this.
wow, you are a genius . I have learned a lot from you. Thanks for sharing all you share.
Thank you so much. I did not know how to use this one. Very educational. I am so happy when I see how you explain things. Thank you
Very helpful. Very clear explanation and demonstration. Thank you!