It's the best and the most professional channel I've found on sewing skills so far. Thank you for all your excellent and detailed instruction. Thank you Liesl Gibson and Creativebug.
Hi Liesl, You are such a good teacher. I can fully understand everything explained by you. I have not done any sewing for years now and I am learning again. You have been so helpful and thank you.
Great. Thanks so much, Liesl & Creative Bug. I'm kind of concerned I won't be able to sew being that I haven't begun yet but you make things clear so I'm picking up at least some things.
waterbitten I have a couple older machines. They all came with a seam guide, a small metal fence like attachment that slides to fit against the fabric edge a set width from needle. Screws down. When fabric edge is against the guide it is X distance from seam. My granddaughters use a strip of painters tape on bed of their machine to mark seam width. Guide attachment was extra for their machine. Both methods work well.
Pauline Larson Thanks for info! I haven't started yet but going into it I'm mostly concerned I won't be able to sew straight. Google images gave me an understanding of what a seam guide is.
Morgan Field My sons sew. I taught my grandkids to sew. First RELAX ! Then, get a cheap, thriftstore sheet, solid color, (easier to see stitches) and cut pieces to practice on. Cut straight, inside and outside curves, using double layers, just as for a garment. Practice seaming and also different stitch settings. When you start a project, choose a simple one, and use easy to sew fabric. NO SATIN ! Remember, straight seams are important, but absolute perfection is usually not . You can do it ! Should you make mistakes, just try again. Nobody is watching or grading you.
Pauline Larson Thanks for being such an encouragement and giving great advice. I tend to get intimidated by all this and realize I won't gain confidence until I do it. So far, so good. I took a sewing class today that came free with the purchase of my sewing machine. I've read the instruction manual thoroughly, watched the DVD, threaded the machine, went through cleaning/maintenance procedures and watched a good number of videos on TH-cam and a good beginner series from Amy Allen on Pinterest. The ladies who taught the class told me not to worry; I will be able to sew straight lines without much difficulty (as well as curves). I will head to my thrift store around me as soon as possible and I'll make a point of working on double layers. And I learned in class that there's practice sheets available for free that give me patterns to follow at so-sew-easy.com/sewing-machine-practice-sheets/ I will start with tulle LOL (just kidding). Yeah, I'll stay away from satin for now. Sounds like the kind of material that will get bitten by the feed dogs (though there's a plate in the notions that covers the feed dogs. Even if it doesn't get affected by the feed dogs I agree I wouldn't want to start with that. I'm starting on PJ pants with inexpensive fabric (I think it may be a cotton, polyester fabric that does not stretch.) I can't wait to get through that project. I like the fabric but not much. If things go well then I can work with fabric patterns that really excite me. (I'm a huge Smurf fan and found some Smurfette pattern fabric today...but, again, that will hold until I prove I can make a good pair of PJ pants.)
What is the make and model of your sewing machine? It's hard to find clothes that fit me right so I've decided to learn to make my own. You seem like a great instructor, so I'm betting I can learn the ropes from you alone! (:
I have knots under my fabric and skipped stitches, why. Rethreaded. Do you think it may be due to two different brands thread types in bobbin and top thread? Only thing I can think of. Help.
waterbitten I hope you found an answer. I haven't started sewing yet and being able to sew a straight line is my biggest concern. Pauline replied to your earlier comment and suggested a seam guide.
It's the best and the most professional channel I've found on sewing skills so far. Thank you for all your excellent and detailed instruction. Thank you Liesl Gibson and Creativebug.
Love this. I am getting ready to learn how to sew and this seam sewing demonstration has been the best so far. Thanks to pieces!
You're my new best friend! LOL I have never sewn in my life, but I have big plans, thank you so much for your wonderful videos!!
Thank you Liesl, I really enjoy all your videos. your explanation are clear and to the point please post more videos.
Hi Liesl, You are such a good teacher. I can fully understand everything explained by you. I have not done any sewing for years now and I am learning again. You have been so helpful and thank you.
You are a really good teacher
excellent tutorial!
Great. Thanks so much, Liesl & Creative Bug. I'm kind of concerned I won't be able to sew being that I haven't begun yet but you make things clear so I'm picking up at least some things.
Amazing tutorial!!
So detailed .. thank you
Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing.
you are seriously amazing
seam rippers are my best friend.. because I'm struggling with sewing straight lines, I spend a lot of time ripping the sewing...
waterbitten I have a couple older machines. They all came with a seam guide, a small metal fence like attachment that slides to fit against the fabric edge a set width from needle. Screws down. When fabric edge is against the guide it is X distance from seam. My granddaughters use a strip of painters tape on bed of their machine to mark seam width. Guide attachment was extra for their machine. Both methods work well.
Pauline Larson Thanks for info! I haven't started yet but going into it I'm mostly concerned I won't be able to sew straight. Google images gave me an understanding of what a seam guide is.
Morgan Field My sons sew. I taught my grandkids to sew. First RELAX ! Then, get a cheap, thriftstore sheet, solid color, (easier to see stitches) and cut pieces to practice on. Cut straight, inside and outside curves, using double layers, just as for a garment. Practice seaming and also different stitch settings. When you start a project, choose a simple one, and use easy to sew fabric. NO SATIN ! Remember, straight seams are important, but absolute perfection is usually not . You can do it ! Should you make mistakes, just try again. Nobody is watching or grading you.
Pauline Larson Thanks for being such an encouragement and giving great advice. I tend to get intimidated by all this and realize I won't gain confidence until I do it. So far, so good. I took a sewing class today that came free with the purchase of my sewing machine. I've read the instruction manual thoroughly, watched the DVD, threaded the machine, went through cleaning/maintenance procedures and watched a good number of videos on TH-cam and a good beginner series from Amy Allen on Pinterest. The ladies who taught the class told me not to worry; I will be able to sew straight lines without much difficulty (as well as curves). I will head to my thrift store around me as soon as possible and I'll make a point of working on double layers. And I learned in class that there's practice sheets available for free that give me patterns to follow at so-sew-easy.com/sewing-machine-practice-sheets/
I will start with tulle LOL (just kidding). Yeah, I'll stay away from satin for now. Sounds like the kind of material that will get bitten by the feed dogs (though there's a plate in the notions that covers the feed dogs. Even if it doesn't get affected by the feed dogs I agree I wouldn't want to start with that. I'm starting on PJ pants with inexpensive fabric (I think it may be a cotton, polyester fabric that does not stretch.) I can't wait to get through that project. I like the fabric but not much. If things go well then I can work with fabric patterns that really excite me. (I'm a huge Smurf fan and found some Smurfette pattern fabric today...but, again, that will hold until I prove I can make a good pair of PJ pants.)
Well explained, Thanks
Thank you for this!
Lovely, pls what sewing machine is being used in the video?
What is the make and model of your sewing machine? It's hard to find clothes that fit me right so I've decided to learn to make my own. You seem like a great instructor, so I'm betting I can learn the ropes from you alone! (:
What sewing machine do you have in this video
I have knots under my fabric and skipped stitches, why. Rethreaded. Do you think it may be due to two different brands thread types in bobbin and top thread? Only thing I can think of. Help.
Sounds to me like maybe a tension issue with your machine
Excellent
Ooh I want that measuring sheet you have on the table. Anyone know where I could get something like that in the UK? Thanks for the video :)
7:21 Love this slow speed of the sewing machine. What brand is it?
Thanks
Hi, What is the name of this tool that you are using for seams?(3:27) Could you use this to create notches on patterns?
Thanks!!!!:)
Very nice 👕👕design
I've been learning to sew and i must say i find sewing a straight line is the hardest thing ever. :(
find your guide and keep your fabric on your guide. Do not look at the needle. That helps. Looking at the needle will make you go crooked every time.
doesnt help me lol
waterbitten I hope you found an answer. I haven't started sewing yet and being able to sew a straight line is my biggest concern. Pauline replied to your earlier comment and suggested a seam guide.
Lolzorz