Such an incredibly helpful video. Straight to the point and super informative. Short and sweet. Every sewing video on RUclips should be like this. You've got a new subscriber here!! :D
Thank you so much. I don't like long videos too...I have a very short attention span. Glad to see my videos are just right. Thanks for the nice comment.
Oh sweet mercies. THANK YOU for showing the setting on the machine for the overcast/overlock stitch. I've got a dozen stitch options on my machine and don't know what any of them are called beyond "straight", "zig zag", and "buttonhole" (they are not covered in the "manual"). So many tutorials for beginners assume we know *something* about sewing and nope. A lot of times, we really don't. So thank you.
Oh, for goodness sake, it was only after watching your video (and having had wine & port with my evening meal!) that the penny FINALLY dropped with me that my decades-long struggle with finishing seams neatly with your methods might have been because I always try to use the smallest stitch size possible might not have always been the best idea. Thank you, you are much appreciated. God bless you, stay safe.
Wow! This has been why I haven't sewed in years, gotta have them accessories!I would rather pick 1 of these ways than have an expensive serger. Thank you so much!
Same here! I don’t see enough to invest in a serger, but I hesitated seeing at all because of the unfinished seams! This is an awesome tutorial! Thank you, Niler!
I can't wait to try one of these methods on a fraying fabric edge on a long sleeved summer jacket. You make it look so easy for a DIY'er like me, and there's no seamstress where i live. Thank you!
I love the way you explain everything. I recently got a serger & love it, but sew enough that I like any ideas I can review and use. Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate ways to finish seams.
Hello Niler, I haven't sewn since I was in my 20's. I'm 60 now and starting up again. I enjoyed your video on finishing seams. Thanks so much and kind greetings from Canada!!
Wow!!! Thank GOD, I found your channel. A wealth of information. I now, know how to finish a serge less seam. AWESOME!! Thank you so much. I just finished, watching your " How to make binding video". Great work. on them both. Thank you again, Niler.
thank you so so so much,,, i just learn to sew with machine and have only a beginner one that not compatible with the overcast foot... so you video taught me a lot....
Thank you so much for this video! It is so helpful. I’m reaching myself to see on my grandmother’s old machine and this is exactly the information I’m looking for and you present it so clearly and concisely!
Such a great video. I really like the way you present this information. Best instructional video I have seen. Thank you. I will watch more of your videos.
First time viewer, instant subscriber. This was a great seam finishing tutorial! (Thank you for using contrasting thread - it helps so much when watching on a small screen.) I can't wait to start searching your channel for more tutorials. Cheers!
I read one of the reviews after I watched this video and the description was ‘instant subscriber’. Nailed it! Niler’s presentation is so clear and exactly what I needed. Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I was just looking for a refresher but you showed me some techniques I haven’t learned before. Also, you make the French seam look so easy!
WOW! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS VIDEO! 😯 You are an AMAZING teacher! Thank you SO MUCH for making and sharing this video! Just clear, concise, and to the point, with easy to hear, understand and follow explanations and instructions! I've been searching for a good video for alternative ways of serging edges without a serger, and I have found it here! You are truly amazing! I am instantly subbing, already liked and saved it in my lists. I will be visiting your channel for more often. Thank YOU SO MUCH, NILER!
Can you be my Auntie?! I need you in my life. I've literally just started 6his month & soooo glad you're here sharing your knowledge in clear, concise, informative videos. You're a Godsend.
Omg im so excited I found ur video! I was gonna buy a serger. Now I'm happy to know I can use my brother machine for finishing up. I love that French seam!
Exceptionally well done! You are a great teacher on this topic. This video inspires me to look into your other videos to see what other "wisdom" you might have to share! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much!!! This is very helpful! Specially the french one for those who has only a mini sewing machine and not having a zigzag stitch functionality
I have too many machines! There is an over edge foot used on plain zigzag machine that has a metal finger that keep the stitch from pulling the edge in so the edge lays flat, just like a serger has. Also the French seam was the widest french seam I've ever seen, but it illistrates the teary and works.
As a beginner I would like to thank you for showing different ways without a serger machine now I can use this technique on my sewing machine. Can you show us how to use different symbols like the one with the overcast stitch on different pattern fabric and where to use those symbols.
Been watching a lot of sewing vids and when I happened across yours I stopped and paid attention. You sound like home! Thank you for showing the different seam finishes. How do you feel about flat felled seems? Honestly, I just learned how to do those three weeks ago.
Dear Niler.Thank you very much for a well explained very informative tutorial.l thoroughly enjoyed it and did learn a lot.Thank you for all your efforts,l much appreciate it.love from UK xx
Thank you so much for this! I’m making some pyjamas so it’s especially important to tidy things up. I had access to a serger before I appreciated it (GCSE Textiles!!) and now I just have to dream about one showing up on my doorstep one day! (Also your accent is just lovely!) ☺️
I have an old machine, that overcast stitch looks like the hemming stitch, i never noticed that it could do that too. my machine is a Kenmore from the early 70,s
Thank you for the instructions. I absolutely loathe the look of overlocking. I think it makes a garment look like tacky and cheap fast fashion. I use a lot of vintage patterns and seam binding is often used. This makes the seam finishing a design feature in its own right which is really cool. Finding out about it is a bit of a challenge though! Thanks again for the video.
Another favourite my mine is: - cut the double seam allowance, - sew normal line, - iron open, - cut one side of the extra seam fabric in half along the length, - iron the larger seam fabric and small to one side, - then tuck and iron the wider one over and under the smaller one, - top stitch those two together and/or with the main fabric. This can also be in reverse so the final closed seam shows on the front like with jeans ... I don't know the name for it ...
Nice video Ms. Taylor, thumbs up! However, I think you've made a bit of a mistake with tip #4, overcasting. I'd wanted to make as certain as I could before posting this, so I'd found a copy of the White 1919 Instruction Book (your machine looks like a 1919 to me) online to see what they'd said. Under their heading of "overcasting", they state to use the zig-zag stitch, as you had already done. However, the stitch you are using for your tip #4 is actually a Blind Hem Stitch. There is what the manual calls an "overlocking" stitch (my Juki calls it an overcast stitch), #19 on the dial, that may serve you better in this roll. This stitch is much like a zig-zag with a straight stitch on the *inside* edge of the zig-zag instead of being on the edge of the fabric and with the zig-zag falling over the fabric edge but is a bit more involved than the zig-zag. BTW, the Instruction Book doesn't give the stitch numbers, only the stitch emblem; I'd referred to your machine's dial to get the number. Stitch #18 can also be used for overcasting and is actually more like the zig-zag with straight stitch, but I think you would have to have the seam edge on the ~left~ side of the presser foot with your machine; I say that because of the orientation of the stitch diagram. Both #18 and #19 can also be used to "sew and overcast seams at the same time". All of that being said, I still want a serger! I like your style and delivery, and am now going to check out your channel. Thanks for posting this video! OK, after watching your intro video on your channel, I've noticed two things. First, I couldn't stop smiling. You have such a great smile and attitude, how could I help myself? Second, after seeing your sewing room and the breadth of your experience as evidenced in your videos, I feel a little foolish having posted the above. Nevertheless, that's what it looked like to me. I'm still new to sewing and have much to learn, and you have much to share, so you've got another subscriber.
Thanks, I have never been able to afford a serger, so this was very helpful. Being petite, everything I buy have to be hemmed, skirts, pants, sleeves...yeah. Here's a problem I often have; on thinner fabrics in order for it not to show or look bulky on the right side, I have to use pinking sheers. Often this does ravel after a few washings. Also on kniits, sometimes they ravel and sometimes they don't, but I always want to finish the seam. I don't always get it to look right, do you suggest the zig zag method as the best way? For some reason it's difficult, maybe because my pinking sheers are getting old, to cut it straight.
Thanks MJay for your question. You're right, pining shears would need to be share to be effective. I have also used hem tape for thin fabric hems also. Here's a link to my video on adding hem facing. This might work for you. Happy Sewing. ruclips.net/video/CDfZ4q-lGMc/видео.html
This is the BEST sewing tutorial I have watched yet. Simple,Direct,Organized,
Short
Wow, thank you for the nice comment!
The “Happy sewing” ending just made me realize that I am happiest when I am sewing! Thank you you for the video!
You are so welcome!
thank you. very helpful and clear.
Excellent, to-the-point demonstrations of how to finish seams.
You're welcome, thanks for watching.
Such an incredibly helpful video. Straight to the point and super informative. Short and sweet. Every sewing video on RUclips should be like this. You've got a new subscriber here!! :D
Thank you so much. I don't like long videos too...I have a very short attention span. Glad to see my videos are just right. Thanks for the nice comment.
Oh sweet mercies. THANK YOU for showing the setting on the machine for the overcast/overlock stitch. I've got a dozen stitch options on my machine and don't know what any of them are called beyond "straight", "zig zag", and "buttonhole" (they are not covered in the "manual"). So many tutorials for beginners assume we know *something* about sewing and nope. A lot of times, we really don't. So thank you.
You are so welcome!
Oh, for goodness sake, it was only after watching your video (and having had wine & port with my evening meal!) that the penny FINALLY dropped with me that my decades-long struggle with finishing seams neatly with your methods might have been because I always try to use the smallest stitch size possible might not have always been the best idea. Thank you, you are much appreciated. God bless you, stay safe.
Wow! This has been why I haven't sewed in years, gotta have them accessories!I would rather pick 1 of these ways than have an expensive serger. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
Same here! I don’t see enough to invest in a serger, but I hesitated seeing at all because of the unfinished seams! This is an awesome tutorial! Thank you, Niler!
This was so helpful and clear! I usually have access to a serger at school, but with everything being shut down this is just what I needed. Thank you!
You're so welcome! Stay safe!
I can't wait to try one of these methods on a fraying fabric edge on a long sleeved summer jacket. You make it look so easy for a DIY'er like me, and there's no seamstress where i live. Thank you!
I’m happy I came across your video today. You taught me new ways of finishing seams and talked me out of buying a serger…for now. Thank you❤
You are so welcome! I hope you subscribed! Thanks for watching.
I love the way you explain everything. I recently got a serger & love it, but sew enough that I like any ideas I can review and use. Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate ways to finish seams.
Hello Niler, I haven't sewn since I was in my 20's. I'm 60 now and starting up again. I enjoyed your video on finishing seams. Thanks so much and kind greetings from Canada!!
Hi Midge from Canada...beautiful country! I'm so happy you are enjoying my videos and thank you so much for watching... Happy Sewing!
Love how direct and to the point u r! Great lesson 🙏
You're welcome and thanks for the nice comment.
Thank u for telling me what that overcast stitch is used for, I have always wondered, now I know.* Thank you so much!
You so welcome Tina. Glad I could help...Happy Sewing!
Me too
Wow!!! Thank GOD, I found your channel. A wealth of information. I now, know how to finish a serge less seam. AWESOME!! Thank you so much. I just finished, watching your " How to make binding video". Great work. on them both. Thank you again, Niler.
You are welcome Wanda. So happy you found my channel too!
thank you so so so much,,, i just learn to sew with machine and have only a beginner one that not compatible with the overcast foot... so you video taught me a lot....
Glad I could help!
Thank you so much for this video! It is so helpful. I’m reaching myself to see on my grandmother’s old machine and this is exactly the information I’m looking for and you present it so clearly and concisely!
You are so welcome!
Wow, loved the french seam! #4 looked real nice as well. Thanks for the helpful tips.
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching!
I never realized that one side of the double seam binding tape is slightly wider than the other. Woops! So thank you for that!
You're welcome.
Such a great video. I really like the way you present this information. Best instructional video I have seen. Thank you. I will watch more of your videos.
Glad you enjoyed it!
First time viewer, instant subscriber. This was a great seam finishing tutorial! (Thank you for using contrasting thread - it helps so much when watching on a small screen.) I can't wait to start searching your channel for more tutorials. Cheers!
Nice! Welcome Barb to my channel. I hope you find it very helpful for all you sewing, crafting, and crochet needs!
Just started sewing and this video is such a great help- thanks for posting!
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I read one of the reviews after I watched this video and the description was ‘instant subscriber’. Nailed it! Niler’s presentation is so clear and exactly what I needed. Thank you!
Great video. You are clear and consise in your tutorial.
Glad you think so!
Great video. I just got a vintage sewing machine reconditioned. Of course, no zig zag, but now I know what to do.
Thank you for this video. I was just looking for a refresher but you showed me some techniques I haven’t learned before. Also, you make the French seam look so easy!
Thanks for watching and for your nice comment. Happy Sewing!
Thank you so much for sharing this valuable sewing knowledge.
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WOW! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS VIDEO! 😯 You are an AMAZING teacher! Thank you SO MUCH for making and sharing this video! Just clear, concise, and to the point, with easy to hear, understand and follow explanations and instructions!
I've been searching for a good video for alternative ways of serging edges without a serger, and I have found it here! You are truly amazing! I am instantly subbing, already liked and saved it in my lists. I will be visiting your channel for more often.
Thank YOU SO MUCH, NILER!
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching and for subing.
Can you be my Auntie?! I need you in my life. I've literally just started 6his month & soooo glad you're here sharing your knowledge in clear, concise, informative videos. You're a Godsend.
Love the way you teach it was very helpful thank you for sharing your video 🥰🥰🥰🥰
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She is the mom I need in my life 💕💕💕 thanks! This was super helpful!
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Omg im so excited I found ur video! I was gonna buy a serger. Now I'm happy to know I can use my brother machine for finishing up. I love that French seam!
I just love watching your skill! Thank you for sharing
Thanks for sharing all those finishing stitches.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for teaching so many options!
Another instant subscribe great explanation and demo especially the overcast stitch you have saved me from trouble thank you from the UK
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Exceptionally well done! You are a great teacher on this topic. This video inspires me to look into your other videos to see what other "wisdom" you might have to share! Thank you for sharing.
Awesome video! Love your style, I could listen to you for hours 👍🙂
Thank you so much!!! This is very helpful! Specially the french one for those who has only a mini sewing machine and not having a zigzag stitch functionality
Exactly what I needed. Thank you!
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Such a great video. Clear and concise explanations, great visual examples. So professional! Thanks kindly!
WOW!! So much information here.
Thanks so much for sharing this knowledge.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved this video! Just starting out, and this was what I needed for following my pattern's instructions. THANK YOU!
This is pretty darn cool. It's a great refresher. Plus for newbies. Hope I said that right 🤗👍
Such a good and thorough video of options!!! Thank you
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I love this, very informative and not a lot of waffling on :) thank you! Learned some tricks.
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Thank you "sew" much for sharing. I'm a beginner ☺️
I like the way you teach; it is very easy to follow. Thank you.
You are so welcome Irma. Thank you for watching my videos.
I have too many machines! There is an over edge foot used on plain zigzag machine that has a metal finger that keep the stitch from pulling the edge in so the edge lays flat, just like a serger has. Also the French seam was the widest french seam I've ever seen, but it illistrates the teary and works.
As a beginner I would like to thank you for showing different ways without a serger machine now I can use this technique on my sewing machine. Can you show us how to use different symbols like the one with the overcast stitch on different pattern fabric and where to use those symbols.
Thanks Maria. I added your request to my list.
Thank you, Niler! This is so helpful!
Thank u learnt so much southafrica
Great tutorial, thank you Niler.
Thank you Natasha.
Such a useful video
Thank you so French seam is my favourite
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Thanks for such a good instructional video!
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Thank you for this video, I just love your way of teaching. I have learned a lot from you, and this video is no exception!
Aawwwhhh...thanks Petara for your nice comment.
Been watching a lot of sewing vids and when I happened across yours I stopped and paid attention. You sound like home! Thank you for showing the different seam finishes. How do you feel about flat felled seems? Honestly, I just learned how to do those three weeks ago.
Another enjoyable and informative demonstration Niler ....Many Thanks...☺
Your're welcome Ms Cambridge, thanks for watching and for your comment.
This was such a helpful tutorial- thank you!! 😊
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Dear Niler.Thank you very much for a well explained very informative tutorial.l thoroughly enjoyed it and did learn a lot.Thank you for all your efforts,l much appreciate it.love from UK xx
You are so welcome and thank you for watching and for the nice comment.
Great teaching and I learned a lot, thank you! Definitely looking forward to watching your other videos!
Thank you for the tutorial. Here in France a french stitch is.
Une couture anglaise.
Love the overcast option : )
So clear and simple! Just found you for first time and subscribed 😊
Thank you so much for the nice comment and thanks for subbing!
Hi Niler! Thank you! This is so helpful as a new beginner :)
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much for this! I’m making some pyjamas so it’s especially important to tidy things up. I had access to a serger before I appreciated it (GCSE Textiles!!) and now I just have to dream about one showing up on my doorstep one day! (Also your accent is just lovely!) ☺️
I have an old machine, that overcast stitch looks like the hemming stitch, i never noticed that it could do that too. my machine is a Kenmore from the early 70,s
Thanks for watching.
Great tutorial. Thank you.
Thank you for the instructions. I absolutely loathe the look of overlocking. I think it makes a garment look like tacky and cheap fast fashion. I use a lot of vintage patterns and seam binding is often used. This makes the seam finishing a design feature in its own right which is really cool. Finding out about it is a bit of a challenge though! Thanks again for the video.
You're welcome, thanks for watching.
Thank you so very much! So much useful information!!!
You are so welcome...thanks for watching.
Thankyou for this so helpful!
Love the videos
I really enjoyed this and it's very helpful
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
Very clear and helpful vid thank you !!
Another favourite my mine is: - cut the double seam allowance, - sew normal line, - iron open, - cut one side of the extra seam fabric in half along the length, - iron the larger seam fabric and small to one side, - then tuck and iron the wider one over and under the smaller one, - top stitch those two together and/or with the main fabric. This can also be in reverse so the final closed seam shows on the front like with jeans ... I don't know the name for it ...
Sounds like a plan!
I usually do overcast for garments I am not sure about fit and the french seam for garments where I am sure about fit. Great video. :)
Yes, overcast and overlock are the more popular finishings, thanks for watching and for your comment.
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Love this video and the seam finishing tips thank you for sharing this with us.
You are so welcome Coral. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
First time viewer, love the tips to finish my seams, so cool!
Welcome to my channel and thanks so much for watching.
Great video. Thank you so much!
Very helpful. Thank you!
thank you so much for this video, very informative!!
Thank you , very helpful x
You’re welcome 😊
Nice video Ms. Taylor, thumbs up! However, I think you've made a bit of a mistake with tip #4, overcasting. I'd wanted to make as certain as I could before posting this, so I'd found a copy of the White 1919 Instruction Book (your machine looks like a 1919 to me) online to see what they'd said. Under their heading of "overcasting", they state to use the zig-zag stitch, as you had already done. However, the stitch you are using for your tip #4 is actually a Blind Hem Stitch. There is what the manual calls an "overlocking" stitch (my Juki calls it an overcast stitch), #19 on the dial, that may serve you better in this roll. This stitch is much like a zig-zag with a straight stitch on the *inside* edge of the zig-zag instead of being on the edge of the fabric and with the zig-zag falling over the fabric edge but is a bit more involved than the zig-zag. BTW, the Instruction Book doesn't give the stitch numbers, only the stitch emblem; I'd referred to your machine's dial to get the number. Stitch #18 can also be used for overcasting and is actually more like the zig-zag with straight stitch, but I think you would have to have the seam edge on the ~left~ side of the presser foot with your machine; I say that because of the orientation of the stitch diagram. Both #18 and #19 can also be used to "sew and overcast seams at the same time".
All of that being said, I still want a serger!
I like your style and delivery, and am now going to check out your channel. Thanks for posting this video!
OK, after watching your intro video on your channel, I've noticed two things. First, I couldn't stop smiling. You have such a great smile and attitude, how could I help myself? Second, after seeing your sewing room and the breadth of your experience as evidenced in your videos, I feel a little foolish having posted the above. Nevertheless, that's what it looked like to me. I'm still new to sewing and have much to learn, and you have much to share, so you've got another subscriber.
Very,very helpful❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋
Great job! Thank you!
Thank you! This was very helpful!
I am so happy that my video was helpful for you...Happy Sewing!
Thank you so much for sharing.God bless U
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This is fantastic, thank you!
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great video! Very helpful. Thank you!
You/re welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much this is very helpful! :)
Very informative!
Oh my goodness this was so helpful and clear! Thank you!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Oh my goodness! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Hi Niler. Can you recommend a finishing technique if I am using a finer cotton fabric? I am making a wrap skirt. Thank you!!
I subscribed.... listen I need alllll the help. Thank you sooooo much!
Thanks for subbing!
Thanks, I have never been able to afford a serger, so this was very helpful. Being petite, everything I buy have to be hemmed, skirts, pants, sleeves...yeah. Here's a problem I often have; on thinner fabrics in order for it not to show or look bulky on the right side, I have to use pinking sheers. Often this does ravel after a few washings. Also on kniits, sometimes they ravel and sometimes they don't, but I always want to finish the seam. I don't always get it to look right, do you suggest the zig zag method as the best way? For some reason it's difficult, maybe because my pinking sheers are getting old, to cut it straight.
Thanks MJay for your question. You're right, pining shears would need to be share to be effective. I have also used hem tape for thin fabric hems also. Here's a link to my video on adding hem facing. This might work for you. Happy Sewing. ruclips.net/video/CDfZ4q-lGMc/видео.html
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