Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Im working on lots of sheer fabric wedding dresses with horsehair in the hems. Thanks for the tip on ironing afterwards. I definitely need to invest in a professional sewing machine with a flat bed. It looks like it makes sewing a lot more easier when all your fabrics are laying flat.
Thank you so much. I volunteered to hem a formal dress with a train and 2 inch horsehair hem. Your video, which I will watch a few more times, is saving my butt. ;)
Hi have been sewing gowns for 35 years. I designed and made my wife’s wedding gown. She looked so beautiful on our wedding day. I had stopped sewing for a number of years as life sometimes creates a different path for you. I have just recently started up sewing again and thanks to you tube videos like yours the transition back to sewing has been easy. I watched your video showing your workshop. It was inspirational. Just last week I ordered a serger and should receive it this Tuesday. I am currently working on a gown for one of my daughters. Partially inspired by a Dior design. So far I have the bodice done and
I am so glad to hear this from you! The analytics tell me that my subscribers are 15% male. I try very hard to say "seamsters" instead of "seamstresses" for this reason. I rarely hear directly from males, so this is a refreshing comment. Maybe more will come forth and share in the discussion. :) Welcome to our community!! :)
Back watching about a year after I first watched this and totally love how you’ve evolved your clips with no music and the reminders like use a ball point needle for narrow horsehair
& I just upgraded audio again!! Woop! I can't wait to share the results with you guys. It takes time to build, but hopefully I get better with each passing year.
Back watching another 6 months and remembering to sew with both hands either side on the wide crinoline made my last job perfect 👌 your really rock Brenda @bridalsewingtechniques
I have worked with horsehair braid before, but I am currently making the bridesmaids dresses for my cousin's wedding and the dresses are made of sheer fabric and she wants the body the horsehair braid creates, I've never sewn it into sheer fabric before and I'm SO glad I found your channel and this video just in time
This was the exact information I was looking for. Thank you so much! I'm hemming my granddaughter's bridal gown and was concerned when I saw how it was hemmed.
When they aren't included, you can always google the image. For instance, image search, "wedding gown horsehair braid" and you should get results. I'll try to include when I can.
What a beatiful video! I already knew most but it is always so nice to experience that you are doing it right! I amjust a selfmade sewster so I just found out myself. Thank you very much !!
Omgggg you are God sent. A angel on earth. I’m in the process of creating a few sample bridal gowns to get into that industry as a seamstress. I just stumbled on your videos. Please NEVER leave us and keep the videos coming. Your videos are the best on TH-cam. I’ve learned soooooo much from you. I just subscribed and turned on my notifications.
Thank you so much. Please share with your friends and social media. I am trying to grow my channel, and someday hopefully it will help make up for all of the time it takes! In the meantime, the gratitude sure does go a long way!! Good luck with your designs! :)
That looks so much better than the hem I'm working on! I think I'll undo it and start over because it seems to be pulling every which way. I noticed you stitched the top edge of the wide braid by having the sheer organza on top. That might be my problem, so I'll follow your technique and hope for the best.
I have a bride who wants horse hair braid, 2”, around the perimeter of her cathedral length veil. Any tips on how to do that or is it the same as sewing on sheer fabric? Thank you, your tutorials are great! You are my go to when I have a questionable technique!
I would test it out on a sample piece. Tulle and h.h. braid are both cheap! :) You may find that you need to baste the hh, even if only when it is on the bias parts.
Omg why was there not such a comprehensive guide on horsehair braids 2 years back when I attempted to make my own prom dress Needless to say though, the horsehair braid edge wasnt beautifully finished and I'm really tempted to take everything apart and redo it again
I have a question?! But first : What a great tutorial! Truly the Best bridal sewing techniques online ! THANK YOU! I always find myself undercharging for a similar hem. How much do you charge for the horse braid hem on a 4 layer dress.. Top layer has no lace appliqué to remove and no beads on it ?
Really helpful. Thank you! I am going to use horsehair braid for my daughter's wedding dress. But I am not sure what size to buy. The skirt is heavy silk satin underneath (A line) and light lace gathered over the top, with both skirts coming to the same circumference at the floor length. No train. We reckon the horsehair braid should go on the underdress, so it takes the shape of a bell, and then the lace will distribute nicer over the top. I would really appreciate your opinion on how wide the braid should be in this case. 1 inch? 2 inch?
Hi, I am about to do a gown skirt... the satin is medium thick and it is the final layer. Would you recommend a hem like this, or would you recommend I lightly line the satin skirt and then do the horsehair braid hem with the hem tape and blind stich that you show in your other video?
@@BridalSewing Thank you....3 or 4" wow, scary, seems really wide...lol! I think I only have 2" so I'll have to order...always the way of it! Sigh... :)
No, try the 2" first! :) You might like it better. If you want that luxe volume, the wider horsehair would be nice, but plenty of gowns have 1 or 2 and it's just right.
@@BridalSewing I pinned the 2 inch on my mock-up, and it looks perfect. Getting ready to cut "real" fabric; nerve wracking! As a professional alteration specialist who has to work with gowns, in your opinion, should I line the satin skirt where all seams are enclosed inside, the sides are tacked at the seam allowances, and then the hem is all hemmed together with the skirt, or would you say to line each piece, sew the side seams together, then press the seams open flat and hem? I hope I am making sense..lol! Thank you for your time and patience!!!!
Just rewatched this video while working on a multilayer HH braid skirt. I was having trouble with the tulle puckering. I tried putting a layer of tissue paper under the braid while sewing and this helps a lot but I had to go back and clean up the tussie out of the seam. I also am having issues with the needle hitting the HH braid and causing a pull on the other side of the braid. I tried both a sharp and a ballpoint. Any suggestions?
How do you apply horsehair braid to get the rolling or ruffled affect? I am guessing you pull or stretch the braid as you sew it in. If so, is it like sewing in elastic using a ratio of fabric to the braid for the amount of rolled affect. Thank you for your videos they are very helpful and professional.
No, that will do the opposite and result in a gathered tulle. You will ideally cut on a circle to get the tulle to wave by reason of its shape and the ratio of the hem edge length compared to top seam length of each piece.
I have to manually keep the fabric stretched to it's full size and not allow puckering while sewing with clear thread. I hate sewing with invisible thread for this reason. It tends to stretch while being sewn and then draw up after. You just have to loosen the tension, but mostly really keep it pulled apart and not let it happen.
Hi, firstly thank you so much for this tutorial. So many good tips here!! However, I am having trouble with this exact hem...I have 5cm horse hair braid on a double circle organza hem and when i sew the top of the horse hair down there seems to be too much fabric to fit in, like roping that is occuring. (which doesnt make sense to me because a smaller circle has less of a circumference than a larger) Just wondering of you could explain why this is happening or have any tips for sewing in the top sewing line of the horse hair? Should I be curving the horse hair braid like you did in the rolled hem example? I have sewn it but there is now variation in the thickness of the horsehair braid which shows through the organza. It goes from 5cm to 3cm as ive attempted to ease the fabric in to sit straight. I already gave up on the 10cm horsehair braid as it was so bad. Would love to hear your thoughts.
How do you keep your needle from occasionally catching the horsehair braid? I’m having a problem where the needle catches it and pulls a strand through the fabric.
Love your videos! Question for you: when sewing in horsehair on skirt won't you get bubbling when you fold it up to stitch it down or where it joins as the skirt circumference becomes more narrow and the width will not be the same as the hem? How do you prevent that? Yours looks very flat l, what's the secret?
Elia Mascorro Yes, it can bubble out. You will want to neatly seam it and restart your braid at every seam that you need to. Pressing helps, also. Also, check out my rolled hem foot vid for hints on rolling the edge for flat results. Pressing always helps, too. Like everything, it can be 5 or 6 things that add up to a nicely finished project. I hope this helps!
Bridal Sewing Techniques thanks for the response and tips!! I just found you last week and have been binge watching ever since! I'll check out that video you mentioned! Awesome channel and I think it's so great that you are so interactive in the comments! Wishing you all the success!
I'm wondering if I need the stiff horse hair or the soft horse hair? I'm making a wedding dress for my soon to be daughter in law. I've never made a wedding dress before, so I'm watching all the videos I can to get educated before I cut into the real fabric.
The horsehair braid in the dress I am working on is much lighter weight than the braid I can purchase. The new braid is stiffer. Do you think this matters at all or will it make the hem much different than the original?
@@BridalSewing That is what I thought it might do. I think I will salvage the original HH braid and reuse. Thank you for responding so quickly! You're channel has helped me grow my skills, produce amazing results for my clients and to grow my business. I have several bridal shops that recommend me to their clients and I have many repeat business and referrals from my clients. I started doing bridal alterations full time in February 2019 before stumbling on to your channel. I quit my full time corporate job to do this and have never regret it. I love how my brides and other bridal party members are impressed with my skills and the results of their alterations. Much to your video training. Thank you, thank you! Please keep up the amazing content. I have watched every video you have made and some several times. Thank you Brenda!
Yes, if you stretch the fabric as you serge it, it will lettuce edge. But, I'm wondering also if she meant the big curls made from the curly nylon sewn into the hem?
@@BridalSewing, that is what I need to do. My niece wants the detachable train ruffled out. She does not want it lined, because she doesn’t want it any heavier than necessary. The layers, from bottom to top, would be organza, light sparkly tulle, an open mesh silver tulle, with a fine tulle top with appliqués. She wants it cathedral length. (Yes, this is a custom project for her; and, no, I’m not a professional… have just been making/altering some prom and wedding dresses (for free!!!😳🤪) over the years. I just need a little direction on this project! I do not have Instagram.
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Thank you so much for sharing your advice. I really enjoy your videos a lot. And then you have that calming voice that just makes everything perfect 👌
Thank you so much. love your comprehensive range of methods. You are my number 1 TH-cam tutor !
Thanks!! ❤️ ❤️
Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
Im working on lots of sheer fabric wedding dresses with horsehair in the hems. Thanks for the tip on ironing afterwards.
I definitely need to invest in a professional sewing machine with a flat bed. It looks like it makes sewing a lot more easier when all your fabrics are laying flat.
Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for. I'm shortening with the 4 inch horsehair braid. I'll rewatch as I go to do it.
Thank you so much. I volunteered to hem a formal dress with a train and 2 inch horsehair hem. Your video, which I will watch a few more times, is saving my butt. ;)
Hi have been sewing gowns for 35 years. I designed and made my wife’s wedding gown. She looked so beautiful on our wedding day. I had stopped sewing for a number of years as life sometimes creates a different path for you. I have just recently started up sewing again and thanks to you tube videos like yours the transition back to sewing has been easy. I watched your video showing your workshop. It was inspirational. Just last week I ordered a serger and should receive it this Tuesday. I am currently working on a gown for one of my daughters. Partially inspired by a Dior design. So far I have the bodice done and
I am so glad to hear this from you! The analytics tell me that my subscribers are 15% male. I try very hard to say "seamsters" instead of "seamstresses" for this reason.
I rarely hear directly from males, so this is a refreshing comment. Maybe more will come forth and share in the discussion. :) Welcome to our community!! :)
I would love to see the dress after is done.... you should make a video on youtube or Instagram :)
I never know how to sew, but its very nice watching you.
Back watching about a year after I first watched this and totally love how you’ve evolved your clips with no music and the reminders like use a ball point needle for narrow horsehair
& I just upgraded audio again!! Woop! I can't wait to share the results with you guys. It takes time to build, but hopefully I get better with each passing year.
Bridal Sewing Techniques you’re totally rocking this TH-cam enhancements for us all thank you Brenda
Back watching another 6 months and remembering to sew with both hands either side on the wide crinoline made my last job perfect 👌 your really rock Brenda @bridalsewingtechniques
Your voice is so nice to listen to. You are a naturally talented tutor!!
Thank you for watching. ❤✂️🧵❤
Excellent per usual! Thank you for sharing your talents!
Great video, thank you!
I have worked with horsehair braid before, but I am currently making the bridesmaids dresses for my cousin's wedding and the dresses are made of sheer fabric and she wants the body the horsehair braid creates, I've never sewn it into sheer fabric before and I'm SO glad I found your channel and this video just in time
Learned so much from this! Thank you!
This was the exact information I was looking for. Thank you so much! I'm hemming my granddaughter's bridal gown and was concerned when I saw how it was hemmed.
I would like to see a wider completion shot showing how the fabric floats and drapes after the types of hems. Excellent tutorials. Much appreciated.
When they aren't included, you can always google the image. For instance, image search, "wedding gown horsehair braid" and you should get results. I'll try to include when I can.
Live your technique. Thank you!
What a beatiful video! I already knew most but it is always so nice to experience that you are doing it right! I amjust a selfmade sewster so I just found out myself. Thank you very much !!
I wish I could subscribe twice!
Omgggg you are God sent. A angel on earth. I’m in the process of creating a few sample bridal gowns to get into that industry as a seamstress. I just stumbled on your videos. Please NEVER leave us and keep the videos coming. Your videos are the best on TH-cam. I’ve learned soooooo much from you. I just subscribed and turned on my notifications.
Thank you so much. Please share with your friends and social media. I am trying to grow my channel, and someday hopefully it will help make up for all of the time it takes! In the meantime, the gratitude sure does go a long way!! Good luck with your designs! :)
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Thanks so much !! You have been very helpful!!♡
That looks so much better than the hem I'm working on! I think I'll undo it and start over because it seems to be pulling every which way. I noticed you stitched the top edge of the wide braid by having the sheer organza on top. That might be my problem, so I'll follow your technique and hope for the best.
I do it both ways! I don't think there's a set way. Just follow what works best for each dress.
It would be nice to see the finished gown.
Very useful, thank you! I'm about to attempt making my grad ball dress next week.
hi i enjoyed the way you apply the horse hair it will be my first attempt ....thanks
Thanks for watching! :)
Keep the tutorials coming!
Well done. Iove the techniques
Thanks for sharing 😎💞
I loved your video you seem very patient
Lol. I have been told that I am extreeeeemly patient with sewing. I'm not that way with everything, though. I'm impatient behind slow drivers. 😂🤷♀️
I have a bride who wants horse hair braid, 2”, around the perimeter of her cathedral length veil. Any tips on how to do that or is it the same as sewing on sheer fabric? Thank you, your tutorials are great! You are my go to when I have a questionable technique!
I would test it out on a sample piece. Tulle and h.h. braid are both cheap! :) You may find that you need to baste the hh, even if only when it is on the bias parts.
@@BridalSewing thank you! Baste and making a sample is what I’ll do!
Awesome tutorial - thank you!
Omg why was there not such a comprehensive guide on horsehair braids 2 years back when I attempted to make my own prom dress
Needless to say though, the horsehair braid edge wasnt beautifully finished and I'm really tempted to take everything apart and redo it again
Go for it! ❤✂️🧵❤
😍 Thanks for the tutorial 😘
paula pirao thank you for always being so appreciative and encouraging!!! 🤗
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Thanks so much!
Can you please explain or show me a picture of the the rigging mechanism you use for your gowns?
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I have a question?! But first : What a great tutorial! Truly the Best bridal sewing techniques online ! THANK YOU!
I always find myself undercharging for a similar hem. How much do you charge for the horse braid hem on a 4 layer dress.. Top layer has no lace appliqué to remove and no beads on it ?
Thank you for watching! Watch my block scheduling video and it will teach you how to price not just this project- but any project.
Love the information I need to use this for prom season, may I ask what is the band of your iron?
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Here's a whole vid on it & it has purchase link in the description.
Really helpful. Thank you! I am going to use horsehair braid for my daughter's wedding dress. But I am not sure what size to buy. The skirt is heavy silk satin underneath (A line) and light lace gathered over the top, with both skirts coming to the same circumference at the floor length. No train. We reckon the horsehair braid should go on the underdress, so it takes the shape of a bell, and then the lace will distribute nicer over the top. I would really appreciate your opinion on how wide the braid should be in this case. 1 inch? 2 inch?
Most often, I would find 1in braid in the hem of a dress that is how you described.
Hi, I am very new to horsehair braid. Can you please tell me when and what type of horsehair you use eg. soft or stiff for the various hems. thanks
Lovely thank you
Hi, I am about to do a gown skirt... the satin is medium thick and it is the final layer. Would you recommend a hem like this, or would you recommend I lightly line the satin skirt and then do the horsehair braid hem with the hem tape and blind stich that you show in your other video?
I would do the lined bagged hem with a 3 or 4" horsehair braid
@@BridalSewing Thank you....3 or 4" wow, scary, seems really wide...lol! I think I only have 2" so I'll have to order...always the way of it! Sigh... :)
No, try the 2" first! :) You might like it better. If you want that luxe volume, the wider horsehair would be nice, but plenty of gowns have 1 or 2 and it's just right.
@@BridalSewing Thank you, I will let you know how she goes!! :) :)
@@BridalSewing I pinned the 2 inch on my mock-up, and it looks perfect. Getting ready to cut "real" fabric; nerve wracking! As a professional alteration specialist who has to work with gowns, in your opinion, should I line the satin skirt where all seams are enclosed inside, the sides are tacked at the seam allowances, and then the hem is all hemmed together with the skirt, or would you say to line each piece, sew the side seams together, then press the seams open flat and hem? I hope I am making sense..lol! Thank you for your time and patience!!!!
Just rewatched this video while working on a multilayer HH braid skirt. I was having trouble with the tulle puckering. I tried putting a layer of tissue paper under the braid while sewing and this helps a lot but I had to go back and clean up the tussie out of the seam. I also am having issues with the needle hitting the HH braid and causing a pull on the other side of the braid. I tried both a sharp and a ballpoint. Any suggestions?
Is there a chance you may have a burr on your feed dogs? My tulle doesn't pucker usually. Also, I find a 9bp works best for not striking the hh.
How do you apply horsehair braid to get the rolling or ruffled affect? I am guessing you pull or stretch the braid as you sew it in. If so, is it like sewing in elastic using a ratio of fabric to the braid for the amount of rolled affect. Thank you for your videos they are very helpful and professional.
No, that will do the opposite and result in a gathered tulle. You will ideally cut on a circle to get the tulle to wave by reason of its shape and the ratio of the hem edge length compared to top seam length of each piece.
What are your tension settings? I’m using clear thread and I’m having trouble with puckering.
I have to manually keep the fabric stretched to it's full size and not allow puckering while sewing with clear thread. I hate sewing with invisible thread for this reason. It tends to stretch while being sewn and then draw up after. You just have to loosen the tension, but mostly really keep it pulled apart and not let it happen.
Hi, firstly thank you so much for this tutorial. So many good tips here!!
However, I am having trouble with this exact hem...I have 5cm horse hair braid on a double circle organza hem and when i sew the top of the horse hair down there seems to be too much fabric to fit in, like roping that is occuring. (which doesnt make sense to me because a smaller circle has less of a circumference than a larger) Just wondering of you could explain why this is happening or have any tips for sewing in the top sewing line of the horse hair? Should I be curving the horse hair braid like you did in the rolled hem example? I have sewn it but there is now variation in the thickness of the horsehair braid which shows through the organza. It goes from 5cm to 3cm as ive attempted to ease the fabric in to sit straight. I already gave up on the 10cm horsehair braid as it was so bad. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Can you DM me on instagram? I think I need a pic
How do you keep your needle from occasionally catching the horsehair braid? I’m having a problem where the needle catches it and pulls a strand through the fabric.
It does sometimes. To minimize the risk, use a fresh ballpoint, I like sizes 9-14,(usually no larger than 14.) & sew a little more slowly than usual.
Do you precut the horsehair before beginning to attach it? Or do you just hold the box/spool between your knees and pull it out as you go?
Sometimes I precut a random, overly approximated length. Sometimes I roll some off of the bin by my machine.
Love your videos! Question for you: when sewing in horsehair on skirt won't you get bubbling when you fold it up to stitch it down or where it joins as the skirt circumference becomes more narrow and the width will not be the same as the hem? How do you prevent that? Yours looks very flat l, what's the secret?
Elia Mascorro Yes, it can bubble out. You will want to neatly seam it and restart your braid at every seam that you need to. Pressing helps, also. Also, check out my rolled hem foot vid for hints on rolling the edge for flat results. Pressing always helps, too. Like everything, it can be 5 or 6 things that add up to a nicely finished project. I hope this helps!
Bridal Sewing Techniques thanks for the response and tips!! I just found you last week and have been binge watching ever since! I'll check out that video you mentioned! Awesome channel and I think it's so great that you are so interactive in the comments! Wishing you all the success!
What model Juki do you have? I am looking at investing in one.
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I'm wondering if I need the stiff horse hair or the soft horse hair? I'm making a wedding dress for my soon to be daughter in law. I've never made a wedding dress before, so I'm watching all the videos I can to get educated before I cut into the real fabric.
You might have to test it out with some samples
FsH
Very nice technique that I too use. Are you located in the US.?
terry janisch yes
The horsehair braid in the dress I am working on is much lighter weight than the braid I can purchase. The new braid is stiffer. Do you think this matters at all or will it make the hem much different than the original?
It may spring it out more.
@@BridalSewing That is what I thought it might do. I think I will salvage the original HH braid and reuse. Thank you for responding so quickly!
You're channel has helped me grow my skills, produce amazing results for my clients and to grow my business. I have several bridal shops that recommend me to their clients and I have many repeat business and referrals from my clients.
I started doing bridal alterations full time in February 2019 before stumbling on to your channel. I quit my full time corporate job to do this and have never regret it. I love how my brides and other bridal party members are impressed with my skills and the results of their alterations. Much to your video training. Thank you, thank you! Please keep up the amazing content. I have watched every video you have made and some several times. Thank you Brenda!
I understand
thank you very good
I agreed to hem a taffeta gown that has horsehair braid on the inside between the outer layer and lining. I’m feeling out!
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This is the video that you need
Im in sewing groups and dont understand how their hems in prom dress get that wavy look. How is that achieved.
Do you mean the serged lettuce edge? I have a video coming out on that! :) Does this video help? th-cam.com/video/SlJHh6p5e9A/w-d-xo.html
Taina Robinson pulling helps with the ripple
Yes, if you stretch the fabric as you serge it, it will lettuce edge. But, I'm wondering also if she meant the big curls made from the curly nylon sewn into the hem?
@@BridalSewing, that is what I need to do. My niece wants the detachable train ruffled out. She does not want it lined, because she doesn’t want it any heavier than necessary. The layers, from bottom to top, would be organza, light sparkly tulle, an open mesh silver tulle, with a fine tulle top with appliqués. She wants it cathedral length. (Yes, this is a custom project for her; and, no, I’m not a professional… have just been making/altering some prom and wedding dresses (for free!!!😳🤪) over the years. I just need a little direction on this project! I do not have Instagram.
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Thank you for the video! I am currently making a prom dress and this helps! Any tips on how to add this around the waist/hip line?