Do you know these ZIGZAG hacks? 4 sewing secrets you need to know!

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  • Dear Sewing Friends, in this video I would love to share with 4 zigzag hacks and techniques that will make your sewing a tad more interesting. Some of these save time, some save the headache and some are really great alternatives to the "standard" techniques. I hope you enjoy this video!
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  • @ThoughtfulCreativity
    @ThoughtfulCreativity  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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  • @lindap9079
    @lindap9079 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    I've been sewing since long before you were even born, but today you taught me a couple of new things. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

    • @sphwell8050
      @sphwell8050 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That was sweet 🥰

  • @user-tm3px5nj8f
    @user-tm3px5nj8f หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Omg scalloped edge on knits a game changer. I struggled so much with hemming knits. Not only is this beautiful when you get the hang of it it’s so much faster. Thank you

  • @robyn3349
    @robyn3349 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Thank you! I love the zigzag stitch! I think we take it for granted. Imagine going from the straight stitch machines to the zigzag!

  • @juanitar.miller5210
    @juanitar.miller5210 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I LOVE this video! The zigzag stitch is NOT boring after all. I am definitely using that scalloped edge on my next T-shirt, and then move on to the shirring…👍

  • @joantadisch9195
    @joantadisch9195 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The scalloped edge on a T-shirt is so pretty. I make lots of kids' T-shirts for charity and this 'new to me' idea will make the girls' T-shirts more girly. You not only have good hacks and ideas, but you are a very good teacher. I learn a lot from you and enjoy your videos.

  • @fireflyalley1158
    @fireflyalley1158 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for this video! You have opened a whole new world to those-like me-who don’t own a serger!!😁

  • @thenapqueenohana661
    @thenapqueenohana661 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can't say enough "thank you"s for this. God bless you and your endeavors. 🤗

  • @shanaazmohammed7713
    @shanaazmohammed7713 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I NEVER liked giving my fabrics a press, but it really helps A LOT when it comes to sewing 😂❤️

  • @ToniGuerrero
    @ToniGuerrero 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, that blind hem stitch is fantastic! That is the best way of doing a hem that I've seen that doesn't include a twin needle. Thank you!

  • @elizabethmelendez2836
    @elizabethmelendez2836 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video never knew how to use now I won't be afraid to try

  • @MysteryViv
    @MysteryViv 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Wow. I always learn new things from you. Your close ups of the settings and sewing is perfect, and much appreciated. It is like I am standing right behind you understanding the technique.

  • @user-xe1mq5pi7o
    @user-xe1mq5pi7o หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

  • @mssixty3426
    @mssixty3426 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for the demo of the "flat lock" stitch with a zig zag!

  • @ireneparker8253
    @ireneparker8253 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I love the Scalloped hem idea. But the tight rolled hem is the prize winner. Yes, I have heard and read it many times " use a tight zig zag stitch." But I never really understood exactly how to do that. Now I do! Thanks Alisa. You have done it again. I am still loving that color blocked shirt. 😍

  • @bandanarathore
    @bandanarathore 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Really good tips. Thanky. Esp for the scalloped edge and shirring.

  • @dianareddell1496
    @dianareddell1496 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for this video❤. I’ve always been leery of sewing stretchy fabric but these tips make it look doable.

  • @margarethavelock2564
    @margarethavelock2564 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic, these are brilliant
    Thank you

  • @elainelott9644
    @elainelott9644 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    These techniques are awesome !!! I never knew that you could do so much with the zigzag stitch !!! Thank you for showing us these wonderful ideas!!!

  • @Liguorienne
    @Liguorienne 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Misss
    Really love your demo
    I would like to say something and please don’t take it wrong
    When you began sewing I wanted to look at your video, but you was some much excited That your voice was cracking me lol, so I was not listening.
    BUT know you are more calm and I will enjoying listening to your video.
    Really please don’t take it wrong, I’m a person that expresses is self but never to put down someone else 💕
    Thank you for video
    Sofie

  • @danniefrenchpea63
    @danniefrenchpea63 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    This is so interesting Alisa, I never knew a zigzag stitch could do so much! Will definitely be trying out the scalloped edge and the tight rolled hem! Thank you so much for sharing this video 🙏🤗
    I wish you and your family a very peaceful New Year and lots of happy sewing 😊🎉

  • @vallang4832
    @vallang4832 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad I saw this. You gave me an idea.

  • @cookeka
    @cookeka 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for sharing. I learned some new skills!!

  • @solangeherault7038
    @solangeherault7038 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really appreciate these tips. Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @RobRoysDaughter
    @RobRoysDaughter 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow I am speachless. I learned so much and will try them all. Thank you so much.

  • @Puppy52
    @Puppy52 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Many good tips! Thanks so much!

  • @Musicwarmsmysoul
    @Musicwarmsmysoul 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love the idea of using this on underpants! What a great idea to keep it stretchy, but looking very finished.

  • @jensueru
    @jensueru หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this tutorial.

  • @louiseeiffel1014
    @louiseeiffel1014 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video! Thank you so much.

  • @stelladowney6891
    @stelladowney6891 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really useful - thank you

  • @Maria-SJ
    @Maria-SJ 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh my goodness, I had no idea that this can be done, thank you so much for sharing.

  • @kristinjacobsen3417
    @kristinjacobsen3417 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful

  • @MariaSantos-dz9lh
    @MariaSantos-dz9lh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great ideas!

  • @oskarmolly
    @oskarmolly 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for this video, this is one that I need to keep as a reference. I forget about all of these techniques using the zigzag stitch.

  • @SK-ki1te
    @SK-ki1te 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOW!🤩Thx!

  • @maryjones8951
    @maryjones8951 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you 👍❤️

  • @paulasiefert2059
    @paulasiefert2059 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Adorable finish !

  • @patriciabarnes3582
    @patriciabarnes3582 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy New Year! So much thanks for this tutorial 🤗

  • @PetraRobinson-gm8nh
    @PetraRobinson-gm8nh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wonderful, so much learned, again.

  • @charlenerichardson2623
    @charlenerichardson2623 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great ideas

  • @janize29
    @janize29 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tips 😊❤

  • @hannahcoleman2940
    @hannahcoleman2940 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you, I’m pretty impressed 🙏💚☘️

  • @maggiem4734
    @maggiem4734 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I absolutely love the imitation SERGER technique!

  • @jojosewist8921
    @jojosewist8921 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First thank you for detailed instructions for the beautiful scalloped edge and idea for using on underwear.
    2nd, as another commentor noted: when you get excited you speed up speaking. I have a hearing disability and even watching at 75% speed when you are giving specific #s for stitches and settings you speed up to 150% it seems. Please give a slight pause at these times. These instructions are valuable and I don't want to waste time trying to back up the video every time. Again I appreciate your sharing your amazing knowledge and talent with us.

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jojo, thank you and I understand! This is something that i have been continuously working on and sometimes it is really hard to control.

  • @Mariadiaz77444
    @Mariadiaz77444 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    AWESOME 👏!!!! Thank you sooo much!!!! loved this video 🥰🥰🥰

  • @Wildevis
    @Wildevis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I also use that shirring technique as you can control how much it gathers in. Another similar use, is when you have to gather really thick fabric and the normal 2 gathering rows may not be strong enough to gather it. Then I use a strong cord/upholstery cotton thread and zigzag over it. Gathers easy peasy

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for sharing with us, you're awesome!

  • @madelynpryor2680
    @madelynpryor2680 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for this video. I learned so much!

  • @sureshpatel3225
    @sureshpatel3225 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow. You are great

  • @vandanasanjay4032
    @vandanasanjay4032 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, Ok am Vandana from India. I agree, sewing scalooped stitches or Shell tuck stitches on hemline gives very attractive decorative look. Can you please mention the settings. I will be waiting for every opportunity, where, : when, I can use these two type of stitches. I just love your video very much. So clear & so informative.😊

  • @barbarawarner4645
    @barbarawarner4645 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Once again you take a basic concept and elevate it. Thanks.

  • @karminakarminae1939
    @karminakarminae1939 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Learned a lot of useful tips from you and I am not a beginner . Thank you for being so generous . Wishing you a happy new year full of health , love , peace and prosperity .

  • @debbiew.7630
    @debbiew.7630 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely fantastic video. You have opened my eyes to zigzag. I haven’t done a few of the techniques that you showed. I watched your video two times in a row. ❤😊Thank you so very much.

  • @SBL1932
    @SBL1932 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very informative.

  • @amyeklund746
    @amyeklund746 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, I love the rolled hem technique and the scalloped hem. I can't wait to try these out! And if I ever need to do shirring, I definitely will give your hack a try! Thank you so much for sharing these.

  • @dimples7334
    @dimples7334 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    TRY PEARL CROWN RAYON thread on both of 12:06 your loopers on your serger when using a rolled hem. Amazing results!

  • @petro3441
    @petro3441 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy 2024🎉🎉🎉🎉my machine are not that fancy but thanx for sharing

  • @kimberleyoliver8160
    @kimberleyoliver8160 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This tutorial is excellent ! Thank you very much.

  • @lucynanitschke1066
    @lucynanitschke1066 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very helpful, thank You so much :)

  • @SA61977
    @SA61977 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your skills. Your musical voice is lovely to listen to.

  • @morning1736
    @morning1736 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! Great tips! Thank you 😊

  • @anniegavieres5020
    @anniegavieres5020 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for sharing this detailed tips on using zigzag stitch.

  • @Escape10mom
    @Escape10mom 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great info!!

  • @RebeccaMesaeh
    @RebeccaMesaeh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the scalloped edge. It gives me the idea to amp up some of my existing boring tees ! Thank you!!

  • @cjane51
    @cjane51 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastic Alissa! I can’t wait to try these techniques. Thanks-Claudia

  • @tinahenderson9990
    @tinahenderson9990 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you

  • @stefaniestaniak4329
    @stefaniestaniak4329 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You do a beautiful job of explains each technique. I really appreciate learning from your videos. Thank you.

  • @naomijansen9544
    @naomijansen9544 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sewing will never be boring
    Have a blessed2024

  • @sarahpilkington9815
    @sarahpilkington9815 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow, this video was incredible, and just in time for my attempt to pattern and sew a knit dress. Thank you!

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      For your knit dress I have pattern drafting and sewing videos on the channel, especially useful for clean and beautiful necklines. I hope those will help you get a beautiful result!

  • @juanitar.miller5210
    @juanitar.miller5210 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an AMAZING video!! I am so excited to try ALL of these techniques, very soon!

  • @mariahr673
    @mariahr673 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bonjour Alisa, merci pour vos superbes instructions (traduites par Google traducteur😅) Vous êtes très compétentes et bienveillante. Je vous regarde depuis bien longtemps et apprécie votre savoir-faire et votre sourire. Bonne et heureuse année 2024 avec santé, bonheur et succès 🍀🌟Amitiés de France 💕

  • @DH-ku6qg
    @DH-ku6qg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow... these tips and your video skills and effort sure made these techniques possible for me to use. I thought some of them were only possible in factories with special machines. Wow.... More please!!! Thank you! Also, you have a way of teaching that makes sewing more alive to us and achievable.

  • @arvettadelashmit9337
    @arvettadelashmit9337 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think I need to play with my zigzag stitch more.

  • @andrear.5296
    @andrear.5296 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! :o)

  • @reeree690
    @reeree690 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    `I love the scallop tip! Your the best Happy New Year!

  • @doudou53d44
    @doudou53d44 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love your videos with the different techniques. I learn a lot as I have the same sewingmachine. Happy New Year Alicia and many more videos ❤

  • @laheebk
    @laheebk 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the first time seeing the scalloped edge, awesome idea and very creative. I use zigzag stitch for knit sewing everyday and I learned a lot from this video. Awesome tips as usual and always a pleasure seeing a notification of a new video ❤❤❤

  • @qormi1000
    @qormi1000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow. Great video Alisa. Thank you so much.

  • @mommajubby3385
    @mommajubby3385 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! I always learn so much from your videos!

  • @debbiesnyder4778
    @debbiesnyder4778 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much. Very helpful information. I’m not a big zigzag stitcher but I want to try this out

  • @dorisamstutz5888
    @dorisamstutz5888 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow all great tips especially the last few. I am going to try the shirring first sure!

  • @SparkyOne549
    @SparkyOne549 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My machine has a special scallop stitch which I can elongate to a large or small scallop. It doesn’t use zigzag stitch though.

  • @katwitanruna
    @katwitanruna 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love posting your videos to our family discord craft-table room!

  • @mariaorrs83
    @mariaorrs83 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for these tips! I had meant to previously try the blind hem technique with the zig zag to see if it would work, but you just confirmed it! All these tips are mind blowing (and I don't say that lightly!)

  • @LisaLisa001
    @LisaLisa001 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best video! I learned so much! Thank you!!!

  • @greenxxghostie
    @greenxxghostie 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This sewing lady is just so darn cute i can't even handle it lol

  • @taisakurlow297
    @taisakurlow297 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤

  • @michelemichaelsen2643
    @michelemichaelsen2643 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I had no idea you could do all this!

  • @giapink9918
    @giapink9918 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I will definitely use these techniques in the future.

  • @1anita1m
    @1anita1m 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great information. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊

  • @stephaniepyles4678
    @stephaniepyles4678 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These tips were so helpful. Thanks so much and Happy New Year!

  • @missyb.623
    @missyb.623 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video!

  • @jeanne-marie8196
    @jeanne-marie8196 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative. Thank you for the tips. Happy New Year!

  • @victoriahannah1633
    @victoriahannah1633 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very fascinating! I will be practicing these.

  • @nannasallynelson3990
    @nannasallynelson3990 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video.
    I use some of your tips already, but I am always looking for more.
    RE: Shirring. The same process works for a gathering stitch - just use a slightly thicker thread, such as Top Stitch in place of the elastic, zigzag over it and pull the result to gather - stronger and more accurate and less likely to break than the usual 2 rows of basting stitch.
    Looking forward to more of your videos in 2024.
    Sally from Australia

  • @lindsayholden5959
    @lindsayholden5959 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic tutorial. Thank you x

  • @lynnrushton7458
    @lynnrushton7458 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so helpful! Thank you 🙏❤️

  • @vikkirountoit497
    @vikkirountoit497 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Happy New Year! This is just the video I want for the new year:) Beginning my journey into knits for 2024. I'll start by hemming knit pjs that are too long - after practicing, of course! I also picked up some beautiful thin fabric for a scarf, so I'll be trying the tiny hem. Thank you!

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      With the tiny hem on knits (if you want to try it out) - use wash away stabilizer, the example that I made is just woven cotton (and that's where I mostly use this technique), for knits this would come out wavy without stabilizer. Edited to say: I also have a video about sewing knits on a sewing machine and it has useful info for needles, stitch choices, what stitches are good for what and more. You might find it very useful for starting our with sewing with knits :)

    • @vikkirountoit497
      @vikkirountoit497 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you - I will watch the knit video for sure. The tiny hem is for some rayon fabric I picked up for a scarf. Hoping it works well on rayon:) Might try it with a wash away stabilizer and without since I have some handy and the rayon is so "slinky."

  • @jeanierussell201
    @jeanierussell201 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice! Thank you.

  • @janeevans4758
    @janeevans4758 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I actually really enjoy Sheering clothing 😂 I know it sounds daft as it can become repetitive, I also purchased a serger last year,just a 3 thread one to see if it was something I would use,I have since sold it on and can confirm that I barely used it and prefer the method you have just demonstrated.
    Thank you for your continued uploads.
    Happy New year 🎉

  • @youtubeprofile9495
    @youtubeprofile9495 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Класс! Молодец!