Thank so much for doing this series. Garment sewing is becoming a lost art and you are helping to bring it back! You have an excellent teaching style as well.😊
Thank you so much for this sewing tutorial! I have learned so much and am excited to complete my first garment. I hope to see more tutorials in the future.
I just went to my BabyLock dealer and picked up the narrow hem foot. OMG Vanessa! I never would have known about this. Makes the hems for sleeves (and whatever else) SO easy! Thanks for these tutorials -- you're the best!
This video showed me the big advantage of pinning opposite sides of a garment so they are positioned properly for sewing seams at the machine efficiently. I do have the rolled hem foot and have only used it for napkin edges in the past, so now I'll begin practicing on some ITY knit I have on hand and then move on to rayon challis and other lightweight scraps. As always, another informative video using your unique teaching style.
This series is fantastic for complete beginners you have a great and easy way of teaching thank you I wish I had you as my teacher as a kid which is totally impossible lol
That's a great tip on flipping your fabric over before pinning the other side! Nothing more frustrating than taking out pins as you are sewing that are awkwardly placed on the underside of the fabric!
Great series! I've always wondered how the narrow hem foot works, and now I know. I'm going to get mine out and practice on some scraps. You are a great teacher, thank you!
I love that you showed how to mark the circles instead of using tracing paper. Genious! I have a narrow hem foot but have not been successful trying to use it. Guess I need to practice some more.
Its a tricky little bit of kit but practice pays off. I learned during one sleepless night with the radio for company. After many puckered messes can success.
What does the circle on the pattern with the plus sign on it mean? I didn't want to go through more videos to find it. Thanks so much. You didn't do stay stitching around the neck and arms. I see you showed the stay stitch after it was sewn, I thought you did on each piece before put together.
I might be ready to start sewing my shirt. I’m thinking sewing will be like baking. There is science to it, but experimentation gives educational results. 😁
Thank you so much for this. I am a complete beginner. I'm also doing a beginner top from a McCalls Pattern (Learn to Sew) M7322. It says that I need to machine-baste 5/8" or 1.5cm from raw edge between armhole seam and notches. Can you help me with this please.
Poking with a Long Pin through Pattern and Fabric Layers transferring Marks with Water Soluble Pen from Pattern to Wrong Side of Fabric (Genius!); the purpose of Staystitching; (eye-opener); Introducing me to the Narrow Hem Foot; It kind of looks familiar because my mother-in-law sewed a lot of her own clothes.
Viewer video suggestion: Can you show us how to sew a pattern for women's Summer-casual, v-neck Jersey type dress? Stretchy/cottony-fabric. Since most stores seem to be closing...(malls, etc..) it's going to be hard to find this dress and ordering on Amazon ain't my thing. I'd be more comfy making it myself....than rolling the dice on the fit from an Amazon order. Just need to learn how though. 😉 Thank God for your videos! 👗❤️
I always did the sleeve hem BEFORE sewing the underarm seam (when I sewed as a teenager). Is this one of those “bad” things to avoid? Can you explain why this is or is not a good idea? Thank you.
If you hem the sleeve first (or the same thing would apply if you hemmed the bottom of a shirt before you sew up the side seams) you end with the seam allowance bulk flapping underneath. In the case of the sleeve I don't think it would be very comfortable. It also doesn't look as nice as when you hem in the round. The sleeve hem lies flatter ... but it is a little trickier to hem in the round so there's that too.
Probably not. I don't see how the double knit fabric will fit in the small channel. Even if you found a bigger foot I'm pretty sure it would get stretched out as it went. It's more for lightweight woven fabrics that require a super fine hem. For knits (including double knits) I always use a ballpoint/jersey needle and a stitch that will support some stretch, a twin needle or my coverstitch machine. Hope that helps!
Thank you so much for this series Vanessa. I’ve been reading patterns for years and I was surprised to see how much information that I had just glossed over. The pattern B6214 is hard to find right now but Butterick will notify when they get more patterns in. In the mean time I will be applying your methodology to a similar simple Tee pattern. I like your pattern selection though and will purchase it when available. For folks asking about more fitting details may I recommend going to NancyZieman.com and look up Videos ‘(2) Solving the Pattern Fitting Problem’ for help with altering a pattern. Again, thanks Vanessa for giving us a realistic and detailed look at making a cute and useful top.🤓😎🤗
Yes you can extend it in to a dress try extend the pattern with paper first before you cut any fabric if you think it will look ok then go ahead and make your top in to a dress you should make sure you tape extra piece of paper to the original pattern also u may have to alter the pattern slightly hope this helps x
Your in-depth tutorials are FANTASTIC ... it's great that you don't PRESUME your beginner viewer knows basic things...sometimes we don't! THANK YOU X
Thank so much for doing this series. Garment sewing is becoming a lost art and you are helping to bring it back! You have an excellent teaching style as well.😊
Totally agree Linda
I'm really glad you are doing sewing videos especially for beginner sewers.
Thank you so much for this sewing tutorial! I have learned so much and am excited to complete my first garment. I hope to see more tutorials in the future.
I just went to my BabyLock dealer and picked up the narrow hem foot. OMG Vanessa! I never would have known about this. Makes the hems for sleeves (and whatever else) SO easy! Thanks for these tutorials -- you're the best!
I enjoy your videos and teaching style. You are good at what you do. Thanks!
love your tip for the notches, ironing the pattern pieces and lining up the pattern pieces, supplies etc.
This video showed me the big advantage of pinning opposite sides of a garment so they are positioned properly for sewing seams at the machine efficiently. I do have the rolled hem foot and have only used it for napkin edges in the past, so now I'll begin practicing on some ITY knit I have on hand and then move on to rayon challis and other lightweight scraps. As always, another informative video using your unique teaching style.
For hemming, I like to fold over at 5/8” and iron crease in place...then I just fold the raw edge in to the crease and iron/pin/sew
I've been sewing for so long and never used the rolled hem foot. You made it look so easy. I'm installing mine now, wish me luck. Thank you soo much!
Great tutorial. You explain things so clearly!
This series is fantastic for complete beginners you have a great and easy way of teaching thank you I wish I had you as my teacher as a kid which is totally impossible lol
That's a great tip on flipping your fabric over before pinning the other side! Nothing more frustrating than taking out pins as you are sewing that are awkwardly placed on the underside of the fabric!
Wow I think I have that special foot for my sewing machine. I’m excited to use it!
Think I'm brave enough now to try my foot to do hems. Your instructions and videos are perfect!
Great series! I've always wondered how the narrow hem foot works, and now I know. I'm going to get mine out and practice on some scraps. You are a great teacher, thank you!
I think I am in love with that hemming foot!! Good job.
Another great video! I learn something new each time! Happy Mother's Day!
Love that fabric! It turned out lovely! Thanks Vanessa; Happy Mother's Day!!!
I love that you showed how to mark the circles instead of using tracing paper. Genious! I have a narrow hem foot but have not been successful trying to use it. Guess I need to practice some more.
Its a tricky little bit of kit but practice pays off. I learned during one sleepless night with the radio for company. After many puckered messes can success.
Really enjoying this series! Needle size is often a mystery to me as well. I've never tried a 10, but I do have some!
Awesome! Definitely appreciate the clues about the presser foot. I always thought it was only for napkins!
Looking to get that narrow hem foot that was cool ..... I'm giving you thumbs up chicka 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👚🌺✂️
I think I've learned the importance of going slow in some places, and the notches. I didn't understand notches until this video.
Perfect timing. I just finished cutting my pieces this afternoon!
Thank you "sew'' much Vanessa. Also Happy Mother's Day to you!
Thanks Vanessa
I am a beginner..learning alot from this tutorial
Your top is so pretty. I watch the videos and take notes.
Yesss indeed that foot is a game changer because I am not a fan of the folding and pressing. Another great video. Thanks CG!
Mesha B what foot did Vanessa use to hem the foot, I missed the name?
Narrow hem presser foot, or rolled hem presser foot
You make sewing look so simple
Thank you so much! The video really helped me to get it! Waiting for the next one!
Love it. Now to try my narrow hem foot!
This is a great series! And you look beautiful today......
Thank you once again. I wondered how that foot worked! I will be practising that definitely 💕
Great info Vanessa, thanks! I need to try my narrow hem foot! Loving this series!
Awesome !! Happy mothers day.
My measure tape came in mail Friday and love it
I love your hair. You look gorgeous!
You are a great teacher, thank you
Great job .Happy Mother's Day 🎉🎉🎉🎉😞
Definitely need to get the narrow hemmer.
I enjoy when I whatch your videos thank you so much
Happy sewing girls and boys
What does the circle on the pattern with the plus sign on it mean? I didn't want to go through more videos to find it. Thanks so much. You didn't do stay stitching around the neck and arms. I see you showed the stay stitch after it was sewn, I thought you did on each piece before put together.
Love your videos, is it possible to do a video for sewing parts 6,7&8 using a serger?
I might be ready to start sewing my shirt. I’m thinking sewing will be like baking. There is science to it, but experimentation gives educational results. 😁
...would love a vid on making an A-Line wraparound skirt!!!
Thank you Vanessa.
I love the way you use in teaching. I have a question about your sewing machine. what kind of juki sewing machines is it.
Thank you so much for this. I am a complete beginner. I'm also doing a beginner top from a McCalls Pattern (Learn to Sew) M7322. It says that I need to machine-baste 5/8" or 1.5cm from raw edge between armhole seam and notches. Can you help me with this please.
Poking with a Long Pin through Pattern and Fabric Layers transferring Marks with Water Soluble Pen from Pattern to Wrong Side of Fabric (Genius!); the purpose of Staystitching; (eye-opener); Introducing me to the Narrow Hem Foot; It kind of looks familiar because my mother-in-law sewed a lot of her own clothes.
I'm In!! make it so I can were it :) I'd be happy if that happens Thank You again Your a great teacher
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Viewer video suggestion: Can you show us how to sew a pattern for women's Summer-casual, v-neck Jersey type dress? Stretchy/cottony-fabric. Since most stores seem to be closing...(malls, etc..) it's going to be hard to find this dress and ordering on Amazon ain't my thing. I'd be more comfy making it myself....than rolling the dice on the fit from an Amazon order. Just need to learn how though. 😉 Thank God for your videos! 👗❤️
I always did the sleeve hem BEFORE sewing the underarm seam (when I sewed as a teenager). Is this one of those “bad” things to avoid? Can you explain why this is or is not a good idea? Thank you.
If you hem the sleeve first (or the same thing would apply if you hemmed the bottom of a shirt before you sew up the side seams) you end with the seam allowance bulk flapping underneath. In the case of the sleeve I don't think it would be very comfortable. It also doesn't look as nice as when you hem in the round. The sleeve hem lies flatter ... but it is a little trickier to hem in the round so there's that too.
Seam finishing is not in the pattern instructions... I would think serging them would be a good idea. Am I correct? I am still a newbie at serging.
I had the same thought. Without the seam allowances finished, they’re going to fray and/or unravel in the wash!
Love it! Love it!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
love your tutorial, what is the name of this foot so I can buy it please ma'am fast.
Thanks for this
Will you show us how to cut the bias strips for this particular top?
Can the narrow hem foot be used on double knit fabrics?
Probably not. I don't see how the double knit fabric will fit in the small channel. Even if you found a bigger foot I'm pretty sure it would get stretched out as it went. It's more for lightweight woven fabrics that require a super fine hem. For knits (including double knits) I always use a ballpoint/jersey needle and a stitch that will support some stretch, a twin needle or my coverstitch machine. Hope that helps!
Thank you so much for this series Vanessa. I’ve been reading patterns for years and I was surprised to see how much information that I had just glossed over. The pattern B6214 is hard to find right now but Butterick will notify when they get more patterns in. In the mean time I will be applying your methodology to a similar simple Tee pattern. I like your pattern selection though and will purchase it when available. For folks asking about more fitting details may I recommend going to NancyZieman.com and look up Videos ‘(2) Solving the Pattern Fitting Problem’ for help with altering a pattern. Again, thanks Vanessa for giving us a realistic and detailed look at making a cute and useful top.🤓😎🤗
Awesome!!
Can this be extended into a dress?
Yes you can extend it in to a dress try extend the pattern with paper first before you cut any fabric if you think it will look ok then go ahead and make your top in to a dress you should make sure you tape extra piece of paper to the original pattern also u may have to alter the pattern slightly hope this helps x
louise lill will try a tunic style with some stretch pants. Thank you.
Portuguese?