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  • To avoid sawdust in my pockets, I made a custom shop apron!
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    I work in the shop pretty much every day, and most of those days I leave with pockets full of sawdust. I decided to finally make a custom shop apron to try to get my pockets a little cleaner.
    I'm also a complete sewing novice, so it was a great chance for me to practice my sewing. I learned a TON. I feel way more comfortable with basic stitching and the working of the sewing machine after this simple project. I used waxed cotton and some cotton webbing to make the apron.
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  • @EvanAndKatelyn
    @EvanAndKatelyn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +349

    Sew some magnets in, so you can just hold up drill bits and they will stick! :) Wait... now I want to do that!! Also, your videos are so fun because we never know what we're going to learn new things about this time

    • @totally_not_a_robot
      @totally_not_a_robot 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      +EvanAndKatelyn great idea!

    • @MaltandMake
      @MaltandMake 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      If you do a lot of metal work you might end up with filings stuck to the apron that could be difficult to get off. Perhaps adding a long pocket which could hold a magnetic strip would work so you can take it out if you have problems getting the filings off.

    • @shamikpai6206
      @shamikpai6206 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      but if you but pencil in the apron pocket or any other sharp object won't it hit you on your chin or neck if you bend down

    • @anthonylau3065
      @anthonylau3065 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +shamik pai I'm thinking that the pocket is low enough that this won't happen. It's about the same level as a dress shirt pocket.

  • @BCal12345
    @BCal12345 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I am a tailor and would like to make a few suggestions. If you o not regularly use your machine then you should first oil the machine, replace the needle with a leather needle and buy new thread. Also when you fold the edges in it is called hemming. A seam is created when you join 2 pieces of fabric together. Hems should also be doubled over so as to enclose the raw edge and prevent fraying of the fabric.

  • @RobotJustice
    @RobotJustice 7 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    Sewing is one of those underrated skills that everyone seems to forget. It's super easy to do a "good enough" job, and it can be really handy.
    Bonus: I won $20 in college because a friend refused to believe I could sew.

    • @fleshunit
      @fleshunit 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wile E Coyote What you said could apply to pretty much everyone. Fit is very important, and it's overlooked by many. It's definitely a nice skill to have if you want to fix things up yourself, that's for sure.

    • @Gantorin
      @Gantorin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      $20?!?! That is awesome! Good on you to take the bet... I would have too.

    • @RobotJustice
      @RobotJustice 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wile E Coyote I'm this close to going that route. 6'1" and not super fat, so all my large shirts that fit around me properly show my belt after 2 washes. It's super hard to Large-Tall in anything fun, so I'm about to start buying XL and tailoring them down. It's either that or divorce - my wife is sick of my LT undershirts.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I find that hot glue works too :)

    • @temmieshy930
      @temmieshy930 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      chrisbinnie haha nice

  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething 7 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    This gives me the confidence to dust off my sewing machine and put it to use! Also, great way to sneak in "Making It"!

    • @EvanAndKatelyn
      @EvanAndKatelyn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We'd love to see what you make!

    • @julianafalconar7979
      @julianafalconar7979 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make Something OMG im subed to you to! "!

    • @JrRRr1976
      @JrRRr1976 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Make Something Looking forward to that.. ;)

    • @SewingReport
      @SewingReport 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do it!!!!!! (I may be a little biased, but I heart sewing!) Also - Dave and Bob - my husband is obsessed with your channels and the Making It podcast.

  • @craftedworkshop
    @craftedworkshop 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great project, Bob! I'm going to be doing some leatherworking for the first time this week and fully expect to screw up plenty of times. That's the only way to learn!

  • @benjaminjmace
    @benjaminjmace 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I thought you were moving and the channel was going to slow down a bit for the next month lol. You are cranking these out! Great job!

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Well, it WILL slow down probably, but not yet. :)

    • @doubledarefan
      @doubledarefan 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought you just had some videos you did not release yet, so you're releasing them one at a time during your move, so your channel stays hiatus-free.

  • @alexandergoa2766
    @alexandergoa2766 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    that moment when you thought he was going to use the glowforge

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Haha, LASER APRON!

    • @alexandergoa2766
      @alexandergoa2766 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +I Like To Make Stuff ya

    • @pokealex388
      @pokealex388 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wouldn't the laser cut keep the fabric from fraying?

  • @lindalooloo12
    @lindalooloo12 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This is probably the only area i can give tiny tips to make it a tad easier :) (if you want them anyhow).
    When you're sewing around things like seems, pockets etc. Instead of taking the cloth out, just lower your needle, lift the foot plate and rotate the material around the needle, its usually cleaner and faster that way :)
    Also, taking pins out as you go along might help as needles can often break really easily.
    You did a great job, a really handy project :)

    • @GoGreenMan
      @GoGreenMan 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Laura J W I've done a good bit of sewing in my life and my wife too and I've never seen a broken foot!? but hey, who am I to talk. lol great tip on the leaving the needle down for turning, that makes a world of difference

    • @WhatIsKenDoing
      @WhatIsKenDoing 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never seen a foot break from pins but I hear my wife yelling all the time about breaking needles from hitting pins. Great tip on dropping the needle to pivot. My wife taught me that years ago.

    • @lindalooloo12
      @lindalooloo12 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wing it Workshop Sorry, I meant needle from pins (I should really proof read haha) 😶

    • @lindalooloo12
      @lindalooloo12 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      WhatIsKenDoing I'm sorry, I meant needle :) I will just correct that now

    • @GoGreenMan
      @GoGreenMan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Laura J W ohhhh ok, that makes sooo much more sense! haha
      yeah I know whatcha mean there. I've found that using the thinnest needle you can get away with for the material and thin pins as well helps with breaking tremendous.
      psychological (PS, see!) autocorrect gets me all the time too!

  • @Wintergatan
    @Wintergatan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool, i like it! I dont know if it works using a iron on the waxed fabric but otherwise ironing all the edges before and after sewing them makes everything look really straight.

  • @IMSTEPHENMILLER
    @IMSTEPHENMILLER 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Out of all the skills I've learned as an adult, sewing has probably been the most useful.

  • @horixe0n
    @horixe0n 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Perfect timing 😁

  • @DrewLytle
    @DrewLytle 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I literally do not have any buttons on my shorts because they kept falling off and I have been too lazy to take the time to learn how to sew them back on haha. Good motivation!! Thanks, Bob!

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Drew Lytle do it! You'll be happy you added it to your skill list!

  • @TomPetersonRefuseReuse
    @TomPetersonRefuseReuse 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If anyone would like to try sewing, drive around on bulk trash day, or the days before.You may find a good machine. I've found at least 5 sewing machines, and most of them still work!

  • @forestlampcraft472
    @forestlampcraft472 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This channel is so therapeutic. Congratulations

  • @raraavis7782
    @raraavis7782 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you notice too late that you forgot to secure the ends while sewing or something starts to unravel somewhere just put a drop of clear drying glue on it. Not the water soluble kind of course and maybe not on your best dress shirt, but otherwise it works great as a quick fix. #menwhosewrock 😀

  • @SuperNerdyBoy
    @SuperNerdyBoy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    love your channel and you look like Aaron Rodgers lol

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks. I hear that a lot :)

    • @SuperNerdyBoy
      @SuperNerdyBoy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      you replied to my comment my day has been made

    • @55vias55
      @55vias55 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      u look more like harry danger for me.... a kid version of bob

  • @scruggs.jonathan
    @scruggs.jonathan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Quick tip: The back of the foot on the sewing machine has a thread cutter on it.

    • @marissawebb8250
      @marissawebb8250 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jonathan Scruggs it's on the side not the back of the foot. At least on most machines as well as the machine in the video. ;)

  • @SewingReport
    @SewingReport 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    YASSSS!!!!!!!!!!! Dudes sewing! Let's bring it to the forefront!

  • @talibrizvi8220
    @talibrizvi8220 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's Awesome To See You Trying To Figure How To Do Something New. Reminder To Keep Getting Better

  • @crucialblue
    @crucialblue 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the diversity on this channel. You tackle all sorts of projects, not specializing in any one thing, and it makes for great entertainment as well as a great source of education and additions to any maker's toolkit.
    I swear, TH-cam is a better teaching tool than any textbook I've EVER been forced through!

  • @perrypyle9011
    @perrypyle9011 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice Job Bob! one idea my wife had, (I don't sew either) was to put a small flap over the pocket and it wouldn't interfere with getting in the pocket. small is the key, only enough material to keep the sawdust out. Hope the move goes well. thanks!

  • @CraftsWithEllen
    @CraftsWithEllen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You beat me to it! Nice to see your take on this. I'll still be making my own though ;)
    And I'll definitely be ordering a patch, I like patches!

  • @Aelanna
    @Aelanna 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Coincidentally, I just learned how to use my sewing machine this week, too! I was sewing up some holes in my pants pockets, but I may use it more now to make stuff!

  • @anmedia7747
    @anmedia7747 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wait what's your name and what do u like to make

  • @AGlimpseInside
    @AGlimpseInside 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    But it's going to cover all of your Star Wars shirts brother! Such a cool project and I definitely like the magnet for drill bits or screws idea too!

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll just have to make an apron out of star wars material :)

    • @AGlimpseInside
      @AGlimpseInside 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I Like To Make Stuff that's the spirit!!

  • @LivefreeanddiyTv
    @LivefreeanddiyTv 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice shop apron... my MIL is staying with us this week, she's been sewing crap like crazy. I really need to pick that skill back up. I haven't sewn since middle school! Anyway, good job! 🤓👍

  • @BruceAUlrich
    @BruceAUlrich 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool. I didn't think I would like the orange canvas stuff as much as I do. I don't like orange as much as you to, but it looked really cool. Especially with the waxed fabric. That stuff is cool! Great video.

  • @AugusDogus
    @AugusDogus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video man! I've been looking into buying an apron for a while, but now I might go this route!

    • @robjones3132
      @robjones3132 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Augie the benefit of making your own is you get what features you want and arranged how u want them i sew alot its a bug once you get it ur constantly making

  • @fpet1
    @fpet1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That cutter seems like its cutting through those things like butter

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      +fpet1 yeah it really does but be careful. It'll cut skin that way too. I had a little slice on my finger tip a while back. It happened very quickly without much pressure.

  • @jhunphillip123
    @jhunphillip123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was in elementary, we had a class that teaches sewing, from grade 4-6. It's a skill that is really useful for me since I tear some pockets and pop buttons a lot. As always, grreat videoo Bob, although I am a biit late. You're my inspiration in making stuff

  • @AstroVanTribe
    @AstroVanTribe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job other than the strap around your neck - I've been wearing an apron in the wood shop for decades and know that a crossed over strap system that attaches at the waist corners is the most comfortable way to go - I just had my own design made and it's the best - Give it a shot next time

  • @nyxhenson3192
    @nyxhenson3192 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    hey bob! im so sorry that i havent commented in your other uploads its just that im really busy at school now adays.so sorry if i cannot comment to your vids,still....a Wonderful tutorial!!

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No sweat at all! Thanks for watching!

    • @nyxhenson3192
      @nyxhenson3192 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I Like To Make Stuff thanks too bob!even though i have homework i watched this video cause i love your narration :)

  • @BDM_PT
    @BDM_PT 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi there from Portugal,
    Nice :D
    Obrigado(Thanks)

  • @AlexSwavely
    @AlexSwavely 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great sort of project to learn sewing with. Very simple and it's fine if it doesn't turn out perfect. I would suggest moving the top strap buckle to one side, though - you're going to quickly get annoyed with it digging into the back of your neck.

  • @robertsicksii602
    @robertsicksii602 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i really like this project and because of u i made my little sister a kitchen play set i love ur channel ur so inspiring to me and everyone I've shared this channel with thank you

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's awesome to hear, thank you Robert!

  • @AndreaFromTokyo
    @AndreaFromTokyo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Next: Leathercraft!
    Try it i love it, maybe something including electronics like a leather bracelet with a led strip in it or something!

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's definitely on my list! I want to make a leather wallet!

    • @AndreaFromTokyo
      @AndreaFromTokyo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      sweet! i'll definitely be here watching you making it!!

    • @MCR.14
      @MCR.14 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I Like To Make Stuff yeah a minimalist leather wallet would be cool!

  • @DNHandcrafted
    @DNHandcrafted 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was commenting to my wife yesterday I might like a shop apron. I was thinking to buy, but now.... hrm. Thanks for sharing the successes and the mistakes along the way!

  •  7 ปีที่แล้ว

    for english-not-a-first-language hearing him use yards as measure was weird. xD I'd heard that only in american football (before this). Also - is there anything you can't make?
    Another thumbs up from me!

  • @candicecharlson
    @candicecharlson 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was cringing the whole time you were sewing! Take out your pins, don't sew over them. If your needle hits a pin it could break and cause it to fly at you, mess up your machine or the fabric you're working on. Otherwise, I liked the change of pace here showcasing a different piece of machinery :)

  • @TinyBasementWorkshop
    @TinyBasementWorkshop 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hell yeah! Just bought a Singer and will make myself an apron just like that 😁 mostly because of the same reason of sawdust on my phone inside of my pockets 😂👍🏼

  • @hacklabdesign
    @hacklabdesign 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can not tell you how much I appreciate the variety of your projects and how motivating your videos are. thank you Bob. -ryan dewitt

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +hacklab that's awesome to hear! Thanks Ryan!

  • @NicoandtheBear
    @NicoandtheBear 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Video Bob! I love watching your videos.

  • @kurtwalthers348
    @kurtwalthers348 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You should have used wood glue to hold it all together

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Hahah, and clamps!

    • @RyanBarnes
      @RyanBarnes 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would have really loved to see you hold the edges together with some sort of clamps, at least as a temporary thing until you got the pins in.
      Either way, that looks awesome. I can imagine you'll be adding waist pockets soon too, you know, to hold extra nails and screws, maybe a box cutter or measure tape.
      You could also add some more webbing to make a loop for a hammer. Just some ideas.
      I never had considered making a shop apron, but I also have a set of thick coveralls I wear when doing work that's messy. Now that summer is here I'm thinking an apron would be the way to go though, nobody wants to wear heavy full body clothing in the summer.

    • @galli0
      @galli0 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You actually get clamps for sewing fabrics, people like them for fabrics that will show the hole of the straight pin. You don't sew over them ofc, but take them off just before that piece goes under the foot, so you can clamp your fabric projects too!

  • @RealRuler2112
    @RealRuler2112 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you're going to turn with it, you will want a flap to cover the top of that pocket... don't ask how I know this...
    Also, one strap with a magnet on the end & some steel sewn into the other works awesome instead of a buckle or tying.

  • @Badgerworkshop
    @Badgerworkshop 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great. I made a waxed canvas and leather one the other week.

  • @Geeksmithing
    @Geeksmithing 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice project man! Watch out! Bob the Builder comments inbound!!!

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They couldn't come in more often than they already do :)

    • @Geeksmithing
      @Geeksmithing 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I Like To Make Stuff But you just made that cosplay connection even closer now! :P

    • @Geeksmithing
      @Geeksmithing 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I Like To Make Stuff Glad to see you are still challenging yourself though with new materials/processes. That sense exploration is the best!

  • @ahman9551
    @ahman9551 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you try making an electric skateboard like the boosted board

  • @rebornmomma129
    @rebornmomma129 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bob, DONT SEW OVER PINS!!! You can break the needle and it's just a pain. Take the pins out about 3-4 inches before it gets to the needle so you can still keep control over the machine and the fabric without risking tiny sharp metal pieces flying

  • @OIFEagle
    @OIFEagle 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Instead of burning the ends of the straps, you can also use superglue. I do this with paracord and it works a lot better.

  • @knight16
    @knight16 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job. You said at makers fair you wanted to get into leather if you do it would be awesome to see you 3D print a leather stamp

  • @GeeksWoodShop
    @GeeksWoodShop 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thrilled to see you make this. Alas, now I'll be accussed of copying you, as I just finished 2 aprons this past weekend. Oh well, still excited to see you throw down some sewing machine action!

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eh, I'm not the first.. surely I "copied" someone too. Hope yours turned out well!

    • @GeeksWoodShop
      @GeeksWoodShop 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya, no firsts anymore for any of us. :) Definitely happy with mine, took a sorta different approach than you, but still had to use the seam ripper a few times. Yours looks great, hope the move is going smoothly.

  • @DumpsterMarcus
    @DumpsterMarcus 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great project!! I love sewing. My grandmother thought me when I was a teen. And actually the different sewing patterns do different things. Like that zig zag pattern will make the fabric stretch more then the straight stitch. Did a great job

  • @oojagapivy
    @oojagapivy 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was cool to watch. A very underrated skill.
    I made aprons with my students at my last school about 17 yrs ago. My staff still make them with our students now. Damo

  • @GettinJunkDone
    @GettinJunkDone 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You talking about your stitching is exactly how I talk about welding.

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's how I talk about my welding too :)

  • @RowdyPenguin
    @RowdyPenguin 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are kinda going towards "is there anything you cannot do"? Another skill in your quiver Bob. nice stuff.

  • @meesbeumer6499
    @meesbeumer6499 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome you keep learning new skills that later on enlarge your skillset;) but how about an airshower from the compressor? that sould clean the dust right? and you have a compressor right, i saw you in earlier videos use the bradnail gun;)

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Mees Beumer not sure that'd take it out of my pockets 😀

    • @berendbeumer9204
      @berendbeumer9204 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      This aircompressor you speak of... Im intigued ;)

    • @GoGreenMan
      @GoGreenMan 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mees Beumer I have to take shop showers every night before I come in too. when turning tho those chips and dust sneak into EVERY little nook and cranny

  • @CoverCatz
    @CoverCatz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    well Bob coming from an upholstery specialist, I think that even through it all you did a pretty good job. what bothers me is there are so many young people out there that if they apply themselves they could learn the upholstery trade because the learning curve is small but the payout is phenomenal!

  • @africancichlids3011
    @africancichlids3011 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    IKNOW THAT FEEL .that is always a pain in the ass , i have a shop in my basement , sometimes i go there in socks to get something , my socks covered in sawdust , gf bitches about it lol.. also all my clothes get covered in sawdust as well , i need me an apron

  • @phil.pinsky
    @phil.pinsky 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never wanted to learn to use a sewing machine, until today!

  • @gandsnut
    @gandsnut 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been sewing since I got my first machine in 1978 after college graduation. I still have that Brother, plus 2 others and a serger. And I'm just a regular hetero guy. While I have made clothing, mostly my sewing is utilitarian or maker / decorative. Staying in on a rainy day listening to Bach Brandenburg concertos and sewing is about as good as life gets. Wait - breakfast in bed served by a mostly-nekked ladyfriend is better. Particularly if she's outrageously rich. And playful. And smart. And prefers dogs. And has family in Norway. Or Denmark. I'm flexible.

  • @remus-alexandrusimion3439
    @remus-alexandrusimion3439 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    A pouch (like what hoodies sometimes have in the front) put on the inside (so the are away from sawdust) can help you keep sensitive electronic equipment that you may use in the shop (or even the phone). Alternatively, you can just put the magnets EvanAndKatelyn suggested, instead of sewing them in. You may find them annoying sometimes and would want them off.
    EDIT: Just read Malt & Make's idea. :) Great minds think alike, i guess? :D

  • @Bunefoo401
    @Bunefoo401 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been binge watching, but can’t seem to find them in order.
    So GLAD to see there’s something you CANT do well, lol.
    You’ve done everything Lee I’ve seen so very well, even when you admit you’re not an expert at some things.
    As for sewing, NEVER sew over pins ... you could end up breaking the needle on the machine, or jamming up the machine, costing to repair, or even worse, pin could shoot out and create bodily harm. Bet your wife gave you these instructions already.

  • @gilliancoyle7332
    @gilliancoyle7332 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did such a great job for someone who's not very comfortable sewing!
    Hopefully helpful tip to cut down how often you need to remember to backstitch at the end of a line of sewing: as you approach a corner, slow down (using the hand wheel if necessary). When you reach your seam allowance, stop. Make sure the needle is in the fabric, lift the foot, and rotate the fabric 90°. Put the foot back down and continue sewing! Using this method means you can hem something like an apron in one continuous line of sewing. Hope that's useful for the future. Again, brilliant job :)

  • @grump86169
    @grump86169 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Bob, Nice apron. There are quite a few "how to" videos on TH-cam. just FYI. also I think (my opinion only) the neck straps would look better attached on the underside of the apron. Thanks for all your great videos.

  • @VinceDonkovWorks
    @VinceDonkovWorks 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, can you please make a Fade-in Fade-out LED (Strip) Dimmer and sell the kit on your site or put an affiliate link so we can buy the parts? THANKS!!!

  • @Zogg1281
    @Zogg1281 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you ever get sawdust in your pockets again, get a air gun (for your compressor) with a long nozzle (long enough to reach the bottom of your pocket), stick the nozzle in your picket while holding it open slightly and blow. Most of the sawdust will leave pritty quickly! Lol

  • @tedhobgood
    @tedhobgood 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to applaud you for showing your mistakes. I think some people can sometimes be intimidated when somebody is showing how something is done, and it looks perfect the first time.
    I see this is several years old, and you've probably solved your cellphone-getting-sawdust-in-it problem by now, but just in case this helps, I'm putting my cellphone pocket on the back side of my apron, in the curved section. This way I can still feel it vibrate and can still reach it, but it keeps it out of harm's way from glue (in my case).

  • @theMoporter
    @theMoporter 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Be careful about sewing over pins! If the needle hits them, it can break it (which can be dangerous). You can mainly get away with sewing over them perpendicularly (like when you were doing the seams) but any other angle is risky. Good luck!

  • @billdiehl156
    @billdiehl156 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    It takes a real man to sew and wear an apron! Actually, I'm sick of pocket-dust too. I'd like to try my hand at sewing up an apron, but since I don't have a sewing machine, I'll see what Amazon or Rockler have for sale.
    Love your awesome videos!!

  • @brucelee3388
    @brucelee3388 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Couple of things: First, zig zag stitch over all the raw edges before turning the edges over.If you don't, after a while all the edges will fray, even with the waxing, and eventually the edge stitching will fail. Secondly, don't use a strap around the neck if you are going to use the apron for more than a few minutes at a time, it will give you a neck ache. Far better to arrange the straps so they cross behind your back in an 'X' from one top corner to the opposite waist corner. For the waist belt, use a rare earth magnet on at least one end of the waist strap and another on the opposite side (or a washer), just put the waist size adjustment between the strap and the apron body if you think you need an adjustment there. Third - put flaps on ALL the pockets - it keeps them from filling with sawdust DAMHIK.

  • @RonWaller
    @RonWaller 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice project Bob. You looked like you knew what you were doing. Have to love editing lol. Now you need to get that thing dirty. Version 2.0 will have all kinds of bells and whistles like LEDs. Keep up the good work Bob

  • @matthewhay399
    @matthewhay399 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you ever want to do some more sewing projects, I'd love to help you out with some of it. My mother taught me to sew when I was in Boy Scouts, so I could attach all of my own patches rather than have her do it, and I did some more while I was in the navy to save on uniform alterations. My wife and I are just getting into making clothing for our daughter and some things for ourselves, and I actually recently started a (very) small business making custom gear for outdoor use. Sadly, people are still surprised to hear that a man enjoys sewing, and spends a fair amount of his free time doing it, but I hope that videos like yours here on TH-cam can get more people into it.

  • @brothyr
    @brothyr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP Bob. Supposed to remove the pins as you sew along for that 1:1000000 chance the sewing needle catches the pin. To be fair, this hasn't been a realistic problem for a very long time, it's more of a taboo from time immemorial. Pins used to be square/rectangular which meant a flat side the needle could actually hit but they haven't been in forever.

  • @maxthrust976
    @maxthrust976 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd have skipped the buckle on the neck strap, none of the aprons I've considered buying are adjustable at that point anyway. Great work though, looks classy.

  • @Sonal_Mobile
    @Sonal_Mobile 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just putting it out there, Bob: "I Like to Make Stuff" aprons made by you for sale on the website. You'll get to practice your sewing skills and make a few bucks doing it 😄

  • @KntckyFriedChkn
    @KntckyFriedChkn 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Bob,! Just wanted to give you a bit of a tip with sewing! (I've been sewing for quite a while and also work at a JoAnn) Since you had gone ahead and pinned most of your hems, the cleanest way to do corners is once you get to your corner, instead of sewing all the way through, and having to start another stitch, just stop at your seam allowance with your needle down. Then if you lift the presser foot up, you can pivot the fabric on the needle so you can have one continuous stitch! Maybe not too important on the edges, but maybe on things like the pocket.
    I know since it's a shop apron, the overall aesthetics probably arent too important, but if nothing else its a method that you can utilize on other projects in the future! Definitely a good project to practice with since its both very practical/utilitarian, aprons are also a pretty basic design.
    Not sure if its been commented on already, but I'd figure I'd put in my two-cents if its of help!

  • @ronkappeler7981
    @ronkappeler7981 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am looking for waxed canvas for over a year now, but there seems to be no fabric store in Switzerland who could provide this, unfortunately. Liked your apron though!

  • @jaelikesjackalopes
    @jaelikesjackalopes 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was taught to remove pins before they go through the machine because if the needle hits them they can bend and the needle can break and send a tiny shard of metal flying.

  • @prasoonsingh1876
    @prasoonsingh1876 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would also like to see u make borromean link. U can refer prof. Tadashi Tokieda playlist on numberphile channel, vdo named like paper clip... something
    thanx

  • @MarcosThunder
    @MarcosThunder 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Bob, I'm just trying to pry from my mom's hands her machine, but the old lady doesn't give up her sowing machine that easily! haha!

  • @engieviral
    @engieviral 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Bob. Awesome project! I do have one suggestion, however: as you are sewing, remove the pins just before they get to the foot. It really doesn't do the machine any good if it happens to hit one of those pins and it doesn't add that much time. I don't really sew myself, but my mother is a prolific patchworker and I have picked up some info by osmosis! :P

  • @tessaschulte8713
    @tessaschulte8713 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have taught me so much over the past year that I have been watching your video's so let me teach you somethings.
    Next time you sew please please please take the pins out before it hits the front of your machine and just hold it with your fingers, my grandma would kill me if I would do that. I also cant believe your needle survived that!
    You're supposed to sew the (shorter) strap to the middle thing that can move, just grab a shoulder bag (they usually have one) to see what I mean.
    And the last thing, fold over your fabric 2 times (once more than you did) so you can't see the rough edges on the inside.
    You can also sew in a couple of loops to hang up tools like a hammer or screwdriver for a minute.

  • @leyankee247
    @leyankee247 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done, Bob! Since you sewed an apron, I guess I have to build a shelf now. Insider secret: When you rip out a seam, call it "unsewing." It makes it sound on purpose!

  • @AndreaUrban-me
    @AndreaUrban-me ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you source you waxed cotton? I don’t think I’ve seen that locally. Great project. Looks like a great gift for my daughter, who I am now forced to share me shop with. 🤨

  • @minecraftredstoner7780
    @minecraftredstoner7780 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey guys! My name is Bob and I like to make stuff, today I'll make this shop apron. All the materials you will need is this cloth and this apron xD

  • @MaltandMake
    @MaltandMake 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm really glad you did another sewing video. I like sewing things (I made a BBQ cover recently) and I think it's a real shame that lots of the maker channels skip 'craft' things like sewing or vinyl cutters as well as electronics and code. The variety of projects like this is exactly why I love this channel! Keep up the good work and hope the move is going well.

  • @ElDiablo70281
    @ElDiablo70281 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty cool.
    Little tip:
    Instead of having a neck and waist strap, you can clip on a pair of suspenders to the top and sides. Even a light piece of cloth can get heavy hanging around your neck all day. 11 years of working at Home Depot.

  • @domhammond6795
    @domhammond6795 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    you should NEVER sew over the pins because they can (and probably will) shatter the sewing machine's needle.

  • @marcomolo
    @marcomolo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    well done Bob, Great to see you try skills that you're not super comfortable with. You're inspiring for people to just go and try something and not worry if it's gonna be perfect. Keep it up bud! from Ireland

  • @kokoloko12398
    @kokoloko12398 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool when you try new creations ;)

  • @almagill
    @almagill 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done. The seams aren't straight? It's a shop apron, not a Saville Row suit :) Anyone comments on it, show them teh spare material and tell them to crack on and make a better one ;)
    "making the same mistake over again" is definitely a good way to reinforce the right way to do something. I lost count of how many times I opened the rotary cutter to trim material and immediately slashed my finger. Finally got the message tho...

  • @eklevmyr
    @eklevmyr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    First off, thanks for making this even though you're not a "professional". It is a great motivation to do things out of our comfort zones. I bought a sewing machines years ago to make stuff for work. I've never made anything great looking, but it is another tool and skill in the toolbox. Also, there are some great ideas in the discussion. Good video!

  • @skinnwalk3r586
    @skinnwalk3r586 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    whenever you are sowing, always make dobble fold, otherwise the fabric will start to tear ALOT faster and the straps should've gone on the inside and not on the outside, would look alot better, but that is just me, but also now you got some great tips from me, been sowing since i was 10 year, which is almopst 20 years ago since i started.

  • @montydunn8705
    @montydunn8705 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was wondering what your next textiles project would be after you said you wanted to do more sewing. Didn't think of this what a great idea as well as extremely well executed as always. Thanks Bob :)

  • @Sprole
    @Sprole 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Video suggestion. A follow up video to your video on how to make a longboard. How to make an electric longboard! i've been trying to figure out how to easily make one, most videos online are not detailed how how they made it. Thanks for your consideration! :)

  • @ieuanhunt552
    @ieuanhunt552 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there any way we could get a PDF or something with metric as well as imperial measurements. Please
    I like how you are willing to try unfamiliar techniques. It keeps your videos interesting to see how you learned while you were making stuff. Just winging it and learning on the job. XD

  • @Gigis1111
    @Gigis1111 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    good work!
    perhaps a clip for the back strap is more handy. the neck strap could be sawed first pointing down and filolded over pointing up and sawed like you did. this would help avoiding the strap from unwinding and looks better too (same as you do with fabrics bassically).

  • @almonddaves
    @almonddaves 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know much about sewing, but I believe if you don't take the pins off while running the sewing machine, you might break the needle.

  • @prasoonsingh1876
    @prasoonsingh1876 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey u make box puzzle like stuff. I really want to see u make one. It will be tricky and fun too...
    thanx for all the vdos...
    u do a great job man...

  • @lisascenic
    @lisascenic ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m curious why you opted to stand while using the sewing machine. It seems like that would have made your back really uncomfortable.