For any other new sewers I wanted to add that it took me YEARS to realise that different fabrics sometimes require different needles to be put into your sewing machine! The torture I went through with some fabric to eventually find out I needed a "stretchy sewing needle" to replace the sewing machines default needle was unreal.
Yeah. I knew that there was different needles and different feet for the machine depending on fabric but I didn’t know what to use so I just use standard.
This happened to me when I accidentally broke 2 needles back to back while sewing through multiple layers of jean fabric.. i googled "why did my needle break" lmao
young people are not susceptible to CCovid-1-9, and “it’s a crazy thing to vaaaccinate them with something that is actually 50 times more likely to kill them than the virus itself.” Injecttttion is why some atheletes dropping dead on field as side effect. Wake up
Old sewing machines are so good! I have one from the 70s that came in a desk, my grandparents got it at Sears because my grandpa was a manager there, and it's amazing! I like it better than most newer machines. I would suggest looking up someone local to do a tune up. If something hasn't been used in more than 2-3 years, it probably will need some work. Usually the cost is anywhere from $30-$100, I think I paid $50 last time. Often times if you take it to someone, they can also show you some tips and advice for that machine as well as making sure everything is in working order (like some machines need oil, others don't, and some need specific bobbins). But looking at RUclips to see if anyone has the same model can be great. I found out a lot about mine just because one guy on RUclips made a bunch of videos about it, from how to thread it, to what bobbins I needed, and even how to do some fancier stitches.
"Start with a beginner pattern" *looks down at the corset belt I'm hand stitching, modified from a corset pattern with zero pattern experience* It's actually going super well, my sporadic sewing throughout my life is paying off. If this one goes well I have several more planned, even though the way I'm constructing this one is way different than what I intend for my next. Adventure!
Big mood lmao I started with straight stitch mermaid tails, pyjama pants, and then directly into a full circle velvet cloak lined with satin XDDD Oh man was that a great idea 😅😅😅 It turned out awesome though and I even want to tear it apart and upgrade it lol
I'm currently working on a full 1850s ball gown as my first project, including all of the underclothes. So far I have a shift, two petticoats, and half of a corset. I'm scared to start on the parts people will actually see lol
With natural fibers, like cotton, everyone please pre-wash your fabrics (except for some like wool, which you shouldn't wash in the washing machine!)! Natural fibers CAN and WILL shrink, and it's so disappointing to have a perfect item be too small after a wash!
I actually was the just wing it person, I wanted to make a wool coat and took my measurements, drew out out all the single parts on paper and started sewing. It was a struggle, especially the collar! But I learned to much doing it and ended up with a lovely (not perfect tho) coat that I’ve been now wearing for 2 years in a row :)
For anyone who doesn't want to wast expensive new fabric, practice on something old! Like that bedsheet with a hole in it. Or buy fabric/sheets in a thrift store. Just wash it on warm and you have perfectly clean fabric you can play around with.
Hot tip for finding a used sewing machine: Be friends with older people who have sewn for a long time - I know so many and most had a multitude of excess machines that they'd be willing to either sell cheap or give away, but only to someone who will use them well! I got my current machine from helping an older woman clean out her shed :3
also if you can't find someone like this. Most big libraries especially if you're in a city have makerspaces where you can go borrow a sewing machine. Sometimes you have to sew there and book it like a computer sometimes you can take it home like a book
I ended up becoming friends with my older neighbor because we where taking care of the same cat that wanders the area and she ended up adopting him so I go visit them frequently and I mentioned to her I wanted to learn to sew and she said she would teach me and give me her old machine. So it's funny reading this comment. 😂
Thanks for the good advice! On the sewing machine: don't let anyone fool you - you can totally make your own clothes without one. I don't have space or money for a sewing machine and I've alr made plenty of simple garments by hand. Just takes longer, but I think the process is fun and you can sew while listening to audiobooks or watching videos on YT, your favourite TV show etc.
I wanna learn how to make dresses but my mom don’t believe in me and I don’t have nobody by my side who believe in me it’s sad but I love fashion and I wanna create looks
Yeah. I started as a kid with handsewing, and then I made plushies. And then I refined the hell out of my handstitching. Machines can help, they are so fast, its more of efficiency rather than a cheat code. Also slightly different from handsewing. It isnt exactly superior nor inferior, though certain things may be found more suitable for some things, but in truth it does also depend on the person. People want many different things out of their garments and creations so just do whatever you want, take your time to learn and do whatever you do.
Yessss. I cant work with sewing machines, I sew to calm my nerves and the noise leaves me more nervous. It takes a while more but totally worth it, being able to go slow on complicated parts, and helped me with the hand tremble.
Would love to make my own underwear, finding cute bustiers can be pretty hard and I really wanna use our old sewing machine! Also sweatshirts and pants would be fun to try, definitely looking forward to more of your sewing vids!
ok i've been sewing for a little while and I have a few tips. umm ok so never buy the bra cups at craft stores you can buy them in bulk online for like $10. U can use zip ties for boning. The crotch curve on pants always looks weird but it is necessary it is that shape and that deep.
@@ahhh4117 Yes, zip ties for boning is great! Also, if you have a bra that the elastic has started to go on, I've taken the cups out of those. Most bras don't last all that long in terms of the bands, but the cups are still good. I've done that for making spaghetti strap dresses too, where I didn't want to find a strapless bra, I just cut the strap off an old bra that was stretched out too much, and added those cups into the dress. It kind of reminded me of a tankini top I had where there's the foam parts inside, but you don't see them from the outside.
I love thrifting and have been watching you now for over a year! A few months ago I picked up a an old Singer sewing machine from Savers, literally manufactured in 1975. The thing works like a champ. My friend / sewing mentor is in her 60’s and says nearly any Singer machine is a great starter machine and is a tank! Recently lost my motivation to begin learning to sew even after teaching myself how to thread the machine and bobbin. I’ll take this wonderful video as inspiration to learn again! xx seriously love your vids!
I got a sewing machine for $25 at the thrift store and I love it! I've only really started sewing 3 months ago but there's nothing this machine can't do.
I feel like all clothes I buy don’t fit me correctly, aren’t the exact style that I want, and feel bad quality, and I’m just so over it. Hopefully I can practice sewing enough to make my own clothes because I feel like I’d be much happier doing that.
I feel the same. Sometimes I love a style of a clothing piece I see but I'm so small and they don't offer the item any smaller. The other being, what I'm looking for isn't on the market and it gets overwhelming and a bit sad finding things out of your price range or non-existant. 😢
@@SevenofEleven to be honest I also just got a sewing machine. I’ve been moving around so much these past couple years so I didn’t get a chance to start sewing. But my boyfriend’s mom got me a sewing machine for my birthday recently and I’m so excited to start making things!! I hope you get to have fun sewing with me
My grandma used to give me sewing lessons- she grew up during the depression and was a seamstress for the military in WW2- and I never wanted to learn how to use the sewing machine at the time. Now, I am so grateful there are RUclips channels that will teach me because I wish I would have taken her lessons more seriously. I can hand sew, but it’s so tedious. I now have her old Singer sewing machine, but I don’t know much about them. Thank you for your video! It’s giving me confidence to relearn the lessons my grandma tried to teach me as a child, and it brings back so many great memories of her.
Learning how to modify patterns is really a life saver. Get yourself a base pattern and you can pretty much do anything from there. Getting an overlock machine also saves so much time if you can afford it. Also never trace your existing knit/jersey clothes to create a pattern if you're going to use 100% cotton for your project. Woven fabric always needs ajustements in the pattern and an opening system like buttons or a zipper.
*not* to go against what you said but i think that for *some* people, it might be a good idea to learn how to make the thing/clothes they *actually* want to wear even if they’ve *never* sewed because it will be motivating to sew! it *might* be painful but there’s *so many* tutorials, even on your channel that people can use to make what they want. *so* like some ppl who might want to make a skirt, they could *watch* a tutorial on how to *set up* and *use* a sewing machine or something, use *whichever* sewing machine they have or borrowed, use some *old clothes/fabric* to up cycle, and *start* following a tutorial whether it’s hard or easy. 😺😺😺
I agree, i really wanted to start learning how to use a sewing maching but i found it really hard to find the motivation to learn everything, and one day i needed to make a pleated skirt, so i quickly looked up how to do that, and even though it was kinda hard at times, i was able to make it, it motivated me to learn more things ^^
@@minako6263 omg! yes! this is what i mean! like same for me with crochet, i want to make a balaclava so i’m learning how to crochet and it’s super motivating!
Absolutely. But with an awareness that the result will not be quite as imagined. I think most people know not to buy silk at $30 per yard to test out their first stitches. One of the first things I stitched with my sewing machine was 2 T-shirts together, to make a T-shirt dress. The downside: T-shirt fabric is among the hardest fabrics to handle, especially with the wrong needle. The upshot: I spent zero on fabric (I accumulate free T-shirts at an alarming rate). The seams on that dress are something that one either gets angry or sad looking at, or both. But I did learn a lot. Still sewing, and wayyyyy better at it now.
I always think a basic elastic waistband skirt is a good beginner project. Excellent for building confidence and you get something wearable out of it. 2 side seams, hem bottom and fold over top (with elastic inside) for top. Easy peasy and lots of free RUclips tutorials are Avalon. You can also just measure and cut because it’s just two rectangles so no real pattern needed. Just a measuring tape.
Hi! I'm a beginner and made a skirt with an elastic waistband. Just a question, when everything else is finished, how do I sew the elastic band in a neat way so that it is closed? I tried to sew the opening parts together but it looks so messy D:
@@jliA7 overlap the two ends (make sure it’s not twisted) then sew it shut. Neatest way I’ve found is to do a square shape round the edge (Of the two overlapped pieces) with a crisscross in the centre. 🔳 and then ❌. Some people just go back and forth a few times with a zigzag stitch too and that’s pretty secure.
This was the answer I was look for everywhere! A simple recommendation of what to start with. Thank you! I will be trying this once I learn a bit more .
I really like how you talk like you are convering with an actual beginner (like me). No fancy terms and all, just realistic conversation. I'm really interested in learning sewing after I received a bridesmaid dress that looks absolutely awful(it felt like I wasted my money 😢). I thought to myself, why not try and learn to sew so you can make your own clothes and not be disappointed. I'm looking for a secondhand sewing machine now and hopefully i can buy one soon so I can start this journey. 😊
My worst sewing machine was a singer. It broke within a fortnight of having it so I returned it for another. Then after another couple of weeks, the tension was buggered... returned it and got an Elna... that was my most favourite machine ever. It did the best satin stitch. Came back to UK and bought a Toyota one. It wasn't the best but it worked. (Modern Singers are not anywhere near as good as the old ones!) Xx
I got my first Sewing Machine ! by one of those neighborhood, Facebook groups, where everything’s free like people giveaway things and you can ask for things and I asked for a sewing machine and a sweet little old lady gave me one and that’s how I found my passion that I now love
I've just started sewing as a hobby and this video was perfectly down-to-earth and inciteful. Thank you so much! I LOLed at the part where you talked about feeling SO amazing being able to sew in a straight line because I kid you not....I JUST finished sewing my first set of perfect straight lines on scrap fabric and felt like a boss lmao.
All very good tips. One thing I found helped in figuring out patterns when I got to that stage was to have a background in altering clothes. I had years of alterations under my belt before I bought a sewing machine and started considering making clothes from scratch. There is no better experience than deconstructing and reconstructing garments. One understands in what order to put together a garment. On the flip side, having a sewing machine and putting together my own clothes has opened up new horizons for alterations. I can make more major alterations now. I am less shy about seam ripping a garment and cutting it, confident in the fact that I will be able to put it back together.
I love this kick up the bum to make MORE of my clothes this year. I’m not a beginner but I’m not a confident sewer. I’m always so worried I’ll mess it up that I get paralysis and don’t move forward … so many half done things in bins waiting for me to finish them!!
this is where i am too. videos like this help me get my sew-jo back, and we’re always out here convincing other people to start sewing we forget how simple it can be to continue! oh how much we over complicate things!
That’s where I am. I want to make clothes that have a K-pop feel to them for myself cuz I’m not allowed to buy the clothes in stores. I get really nervous as soon as I’ve just sewn 2-3 pieces together and it ends up in my unfinished projects bin with like 50 unfinished bags there.
Hey!! Youve probably grown a lot in these two years :) Also, what i would have said when this was first posted is that if you try and you fail, youre in the same place you were, but if you succeed youve walked away with something you can be proud of; there is no bad outcome.
Your channel is so perfect to fall asleep to, and I don’t mean that in a rude way. I mean you have a nice, calm, cute voice, and everything you make videos about it something happy that can seep into my dreams. It’s been my go-to channel for months for when I’m having a hard time sleeping 🖤
I recommend buying a rotary cutter with a pinking blade instead of the pinking shears! Way cheaper and you can replace the full blades instead of purchasing whole new shears!
also a heads up!!! if you use a rotary cutter youd def need a cutting board! but if you prefer using shears for whatever reason there is a sharpening shear tool! im not sure the exact term lol but i discovered there was such thing whilst at uni owned by the technicians and honestly since then my (£20) shears ive had for 6 years are still sharp thanks to that! def made moneys worth with it 💖
I have a cheap one, and if you buy replacement blades from Walmart, they usually come with both types. Although I just overcast the edges myself. I haven't used pinking shears in a very long time. They're great for doll clothes and small things though
my brain omitted the "pinking" shears until now i googled it up lol. u can ignore what i said but ill keep it up incase anyone uses fabric shears and has issues of it getting blunt! def get a blade sharpener 💖
@@melanie_meanders A lot of fabric stores will either have their own, or partner with people who do sharpening as well as machine tuneups, both of which are super important if you do a lot of stuff with fuzzy fabrics like fleece, wool, faux fur, etc. I've had to take my machine in for a tune up and deep clean after the former owner sewed over a dozen fleece hats, scarves, and mittens for an event, and then I had sewn some fleece jackets too. My shears were dull, I had gone through multiple needles, and the machine was full of fuzzies. It's always good to know where to go just in case anything happens. I get cheap rotary blades, and expensive shears, but not everyone works with the same materials or needs the same stuff. For example satin. You need super sharp blades for satin, but cotton and linen aren't as demanding so needles and blades will last longer.
Ive moved countries with my family 2 years ago and couldnt go to uni because of the language barrier, same with finding a job. Thankfully my family isnt throwing me out or anything, but i just think its important to know atleast one craft that can generate some money. My mom suggested sewing because ive always been very crafty, but i was so intimidated by just *looking* at the sewing mashine and its manual that ive been procrastinating it😭 this video really eased my fear and just motivated me to just give it a go, thank you so much
I appreciate how you brought up how intimidating/confusing it can be to start sewing,. I felt like out of place for how confusing patterns and things like that are to me, until I watched your video. Thank you!
Omg I'm on the same team. On and off (but like 97% off) sewing since I was about 16 but I never properly got into it and eally want to change that now.
I had to take home economics in grade 8 (I’m also in Canada) but way back in 1989, lol. We had to make sweatshirts. I still had mine through university! I actually loved it and still can’t believe I sewed it. I still sew now but nothing that “hard”. I’d like to get back into sewing clothes again. I made a few skirts a bout 5 years ago when I took a sewing class, also did a number of easy projects to get back into sewing.. scrunches, rice bags you heat up, a quilt..
young people are not susceptible to CCovid-1-9, and “it’s a crazy thing to vaaaccinate them with something that is actually 50 times more likely to kill them than the virus itself.” Injecttttion is why some atheletes dropping dead on field as side effect. Wake up
It’s crazy that I have been following Jenna for almost a year and the moment I decide I want to start making my own clothes, she has multiple videos in a row teaching us how to do it. Jenna, you are a true gem 💕 thank you for being you
Put this on in the background while hand sewing my own chest binder; I could have figured out my moms sewing machine, but I’ve tried hand sewing my old bag back together (with no reference on any stitches, and no experience) and it held together for a while. Now I’m using actual stitches, and making good progress! Following a tutorial, so I’m not completely winging it lol
yes yes yes! its like the algorithm read my mind! I gained a good bit of weight since covid first happened, and have recently decided that instead of waiting for me to lose weight to dress cute again, I would just dress cute in the body I have now, but that comes with the huge expense of rebuilding my entire wardrobe since nothing fits anymore. So shopping online and in store and finding cute things that are not in my size is really disheartening and makes loving myself in my new body very hard, and motivates me to make my own clothes more than ever before! also as a short woman who wears an L-1x (depending on the brand) the prospect of being able to tailor garments too is really attractive.
I already know how to sew, I'm actually here to see if there's any tips I can improve upon with my current sewing skills. I actually found this video useful! As someone who has sewn quite a few garments over the years, you never stop learning. You're always gonna find new techniques to do. Even though I made things I'm proud of, I still find myself tripping up on stuff like pattern making or deciding which stitch is most appropriate for the current fabric I'm using. However I find the process easier each time and very rewarding. Don't get discouraged if this is something you really want to do! Making mistakes is how you learn. Best of luck to everyone!
me, when I was 10 with the sewing machine my mum just sourced from somewhere (I still don't know where) getting a concerning amount of fabric from spotlight and just sewing pouches and pillowcases without ever bothering to practice on scrap fabric and just winging it, to not have completely straight seams but good for my skill level
Another really easy option is pleated skirts, as you don't need a pattern, just your waist measurement, cotton, and an iron. Yumi King here on RUclips has a great tutorial that I learned from, as well as a bunch of anime inspired clothes. I started with making cosplay stuff in 2015, so maybe I'm kind of partial... I want to make my own wedding dress. I learned as a kid, sewing Build A Bear clothes on a machine from the 40s or 50s, which unfortunately got broken beyond what I could afford to fix. Now I have my grandmother's from the 70s (a Kenmore 158.1914, solid metal and 1.2A motor, definitely worth it if you can find one used, and just pay for a tune up). I've been starting to make my own, I actually made my first swimsuit this past summer, as I wanted something with longer legs (I have to wear compression socks) so I traced a pair of leggings, and an old tankini, sewed them together with a lining. I still can't read a lot of patterns, so I trace things. These tips are still useful, even though I've been sewing for a while. I just wish I could figure out how my serger works... I also got it from my grandmother, but she only taught me the basics about it.
This video kept my attention very easily and I never once felt the urge to look at the comments until the video was over or skip through any section of it. Thank you for making it so easy to focus on lol🙂
I did a slight upgrade to the Computerized Singer heavy duty 6600. The function I found on the computerized machine to be most helpful is being able to have the needle stop in the up or down position. Having it automatically stop in the down position is amazing when you are making corners and also when repositioning fabric when doing legs, arms and collars. So far I love my Singer heavy duty.
I have a Brother CS7000I that has that feature and I love it. I tried using my moms machine that doesn't have a needle down feature and it was then I realized how much I really like that feature. The Brother cs7000i is a pretty good beginner machine in my opinion.
Elna also has good sewing machines, and they have a really extensive intruction book which is so so helpful, it shows you how to basically do everything you need to know to start sewing!
I'm so lucky, my gran is an artist and has all the supplies and gave me a sewing machine for my birthday, she gives me any supplies I need! because she always has extras hah. But I can't wait to start an adventure with sewing, thanks for the help!.
I literally just bought a brand new Singer 2282 (I think sewing machine for 50€ of fb marketplace) an unwanted Christmas gift.... I had been trying to sew on a well used singer sew mini, that about 25yrs old, so when I seen it, I jumped at the chance. Can't wait to learn some techniques 😊
I just got my first sewing machine Its a second hand toyota 401 (old model and can barely find and tutorials on how to use it 😂) how ever this was helpful cause i didn't know what to start with THANK YOU
I learned to sew on a treadle machine in school. That was before the electric type was brought into the school. I enjoyed the treadle, would love to have one of my own.
Anxiously waiting to move back home to my old sewing machine and my sisters serger so I can get back into sewing😭😭never made clothing but it’s so exciting
I have a brother se130qc which basically has 130 type of stitches , and I am happy to have found your video, I actually found it recommended after many many other videos which didn't get me really far , anyway I have the machine for like 3 or 4 years now but I never got encouraged to use it to this day so I am trying to learn now since I got encouraged after all these years
This is exactly what kind of video i was looking for. My sister just gave me her sewing machine and i have zero clue how to use it or where even to begin.
To be honest, I watch this video for reference because I’m planning to make a “how I learned to sew at home on my own” video. But I just fall in love with your energy, you love sewing & crocheting just like me, you’re funny and cozy so I gotta hit the subscribe button :))) ❤️🌿
This is perfect! I got a sewing machine over a year ago and haven’t done anything with it because I’m too intimidated to start. I really want to get into making costumes for myself but know I need to learn how first and it’s much more daunting than I expected. Sounds silly but I think I expected it to be really easy for some reason.
This is very helpful, I’ve been wanting to start sewing because I’m taller than most dresses are made for (which is dumb because I’m not even that tall) so instead of continuing with failed shopping trips I’m just going to make my own crap..thanks.
Thank Christ, I recently got a 4423 heavy duty singer 😂 … it had a great website with great help, 2 year servicing and guarantee and lots of free stuff! Although what pulled me was the fabric variety, the 1 step buttonhole, auto threader and bobbin drop in and width/length change along with decent amount of stitches. Good to see it was recommended.
my first project was a hooded cloak with a zipper up the chest portion made out of thrifted silky sheets......turned out really good and now i have 4-7 projects im working on scattered about my grandad's living room. lol. it's only been a month but im having a blast :D
Oh I definitely still get patterns from the drawers at Joann’s, you really can’t get those same $1.99 deals anywhere else! I do love Etsy as well though lol
I have been binging your videos and checking in after a few months and OMG I’m so proud of you and so inspired by your passions. You’ve got me in the sewing mood now!
I have one of those small ones and made my first ever trousers yesterday lol - its still a great machine! for simple things of course. the trousers came out fantastic too:)
I also had to take home ec, but was in middle school. My first sewing project was a stuffed animal in the shape of a panda bear. Now I just have to remember all the stuff I learned, as it is 20 years since I was in middle school and suddenly sewing dresses sounds super fun. Lol.
I still buy patterns from fabric stores! It’s so fun cuz you get to talk to workers there to pick the most fun fabric for pattern right away. It’s just a special experience
I'm so impressed that you learned in high school (and you're so young). I learned in high school, but that was a billion years ago. It wasn't offered in my kids' school. So sad. It's a great skill to have.
My first project back in the old HS home ec sewing class was a bathing suit cover with 4 pieces (front, back and front/back v-neck interfacing). Used it for several years.
If you're in auK like I am, I asked at hobby craft about sewing machines (I learn to sewing by hand and I wanted to learn machine sewing) and a beginner they were very helpful. I have the Brothers Ls14 machine. Very good but it doesn't like denim (it gets jammed with using VERY thick heavy material) other than that it's a great machine
in my experience getting an older machine used and (if necessary) getting it refurbished/cleaned is usually cheaper than a middle class new one with fancy programming that may or may not die from software problems in 3 -5 years. I got my grandma's one, that is at least 40 years old and wasn't used for years (found the same one on ebay for 40€) and paid ~80€ to get it in good shape. Cheaper than any new machine and will probably work fine for another 20 years
I’m a long time knitter and crocheter (so I’m no stranger to “making” in general) but new to sewing. My husband recently bought me a Singer Heavy Duty for my birthday and the first project I did on it was a big fleece and minky dinosaur blanket for my pre-school aged son. I definitely learned the hard way that fleece and minky being a super large and heavy fabric combo are not the easiest things to work with as a beginner 😅 but I did it and now I’m about to start some mitered corner napkins and a quilt for my husband. I don’t really know yet what my sewing niche will be so I’m trying out a lot of different types of projects! I know that I want to make some clothing but mostly stuff for my home. The first big home goods project I plan to do are some Roman shades for our windows so that’ll be interesting! I’m a pregnant mom of two littles so I’m more interested in how to sew nursing tops rather than crop tops but I find Jenna so inspiring in the way that she fearlessly charges forth into a project! I’m learning a lot from her.
I lucked out big time with the old sewing machine my mom found at the thrift store! It has all the original accessories and manual so even though she's probably older than me I still have the written tutorial of how to use it!
I Impulse bought a 70s sewing machine (with Teak table!) In a charity shop the other day. It's still in working condition! Which means now i need to learn the damn Skill 😅
Thank you for breaking down what to look for in a sewing machine. I've been meaning to learn how to sew for some time, but in all honesty I had no idea where to truly begin with it. This has given me a direction, and some clear instruction as to which way is up so to speak.
When my Oma passed, my Opa gave me her sewing machine. I'm a crafty gal, cross stitching, knitting, resin and cricut crafts, wreath making, a lil bit of everything. It would be a dream for me to make my own clothes! I'm a shopaholic for clothes, and currently my wardrobe is mostly comprised of fast fashion pieces. I want to make what I want and also eliminate the habit of buying those kinds of things. Just don't have the money to spend on non fast fashion so I think making my own is a better option for me at some point. But I have no idea where to start to learn how to sew 😅😂
I actually have the singer heavy duty bc I wanted my first machine to have everything. IT IS AN AMAZING FIRST MACHINE. Guys, first of all I found it on Amazon for like 100 bucks, and it has an auto threader, easy bobbin thingy (I am a novice still lmao) button holes, and it threads ur bobbins as well!! Also, there are specific youtube channels for this machine and learning the basics. I know you may not need a specific tutorial bc they're all pretty much the same, but if you're like me and want them, this machine has two youtube channels dedicated to showing you everything about it. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk 😂😂😂
I love how you are suggesting to make a tote bag or pillow case as a first project. I just made a blouse WITHOUT using a pattern (traced a blouse I already had) as my first project... It did not turn out terrible, but the stitches are pretty wonky. Guess I will have to sew some straight lines first before starting another project 😅
I was trying to have a really bad day, but you cheered me up. I still find it a bit weird how you lot over the other side of the pond refer to inanimate objects as "bad boys", but yeah. I borrowed a Janome 2200XT which just sails through my jeans seams like that's what it was designed to do. I had no idea there are all sorts of tricks you're supposed to do :D I'm determined to start making my own clothes because western men's fashions are so deeply depressing. I already made a kilt, boxers and a djelaba, but I wouldn't wear any of them in public (maybe the djelaba actually) because they were trial runs. The big challenge for me is trousers (pants to you). Oh yeah did I mention I'm making my own patterns from scratch? Honestly I'm not an over-achiever, just a bit obsessive
If you want help with patterns in general and how to draft your own I would highly recommend metric pattern cutting by W. Aldrich. I have her women's wear book and I have checked and she does have a menswear book.
Oh also the reason you wanna look at the 300/400 range machines is because the under 150 on the market can actually make sewing a nightmare. So getting a begginege to intermediate at a mid price range usually makes you more likely to sew and grow with kt
The first time I learned how to sew was in 4th grade. My grandma worked at a store that sold fabrics and customs shirts. And now Im a 10th grader questioning why I didn't continue sewing cuz I loved it as a child!
I have a small sewing machine and I really enjoy it’s tbh it might not be a big one that has more stitches but it’s pretty fun to just use it😂 I do recommend-ones with more space but if you do plan on buying one it’s not a bad one
My first ever sewing project was back in 5th grade. The entire class made a teddy bear by hand. Still have that bear, though I have to touch up the old seams every now and then. -laughs- Now, I really want to learn how to make clothes since my size isn't easy to find (unless I'm looking in the kids/juniors section.) Thank you so much for this video.
First thing I ever sewed was a pair of shorts in home-ec in junior high. I still have them and they still fit. They are made of a plaid flannel so I don't wear them out but will lounge around the house or use them as pajamas.
For any other new sewers I wanted to add that it took me YEARS to realise that different fabrics sometimes require different needles to be put into your sewing machine! The torture I went through with some fabric to eventually find out I needed a "stretchy sewing needle" to replace the sewing machines default needle was unreal.
Yeah. I knew that there was different needles and different feet for the machine depending on fabric but I didn’t know what to use so I just use standard.
Good tip! Thank you!
This happened to me when I accidentally broke 2 needles back to back while sewing through multiple layers of jean fabric.. i googled "why did my needle break" lmao
Oh but i'm still a total newbie 😂
God I just went through this and it was TORTURE
the fact that my aunt just gave me her old sewing machine and I have no idea what I’m doing- perfect timing as always Jenna!
That's so lovely, my grandma also gave me her old sewing machine too 😂😂, I'm soo excited 🎉
Why no one in my family has sewing machine :(
I can sew by hand and have since i was 7 or so but still can't sew with a sewing machine
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Old sewing machines are so good! I have one from the 70s that came in a desk, my grandparents got it at Sears because my grandpa was a manager there, and it's amazing! I like it better than most newer machines. I would suggest looking up someone local to do a tune up. If something hasn't been used in more than 2-3 years, it probably will need some work. Usually the cost is anywhere from $30-$100, I think I paid $50 last time. Often times if you take it to someone, they can also show you some tips and advice for that machine as well as making sure everything is in working order (like some machines need oil, others don't, and some need specific bobbins). But looking at RUclips to see if anyone has the same model can be great. I found out a lot about mine just because one guy on RUclips made a bunch of videos about it, from how to thread it, to what bobbins I needed, and even how to do some fancier stitches.
"Start with a beginner pattern"
*looks down at the corset belt I'm hand stitching, modified from a corset pattern with zero pattern experience*
It's actually going super well, my sporadic sewing throughout my life is paying off. If this one goes well I have several more planned, even though the way I'm constructing this one is way different than what I intend for my next. Adventure!
I relate to this so much!!!! My first project was a princess dress with a bustier and several tule layers and I absolutely loved it
YESSSS
I need to make a masquerade ball dress right away
I don't have the patience to learn how to make stitch🥺
Big mood lmao
I started with straight stitch mermaid tails, pyjama pants, and then directly into a full circle velvet cloak lined with satin XDDD
Oh man was that a great idea 😅😅😅
It turned out awesome though and I even want to tear it apart and upgrade it lol
Same here, my first sewing project was a victorian style corset, sewn by hand 🤣
I'm currently working on a full 1850s ball gown as my first project, including all of the underclothes. So far I have a shift, two petticoats, and half of a corset. I'm scared to start on the parts people will actually see lol
With natural fibers, like cotton, everyone please pre-wash your fabrics (except for some like wool, which you shouldn't wash in the washing machine!)! Natural fibers CAN and WILL shrink, and it's so disappointing to have a perfect item be too small after a wash!
Pre-washing fabric is crucial!
yep!!! also they can be dirty too so just pre-washing in general is better imo
Thank you! This is such a great reminder
Good tip!
At normal temperature? With or without detergent and softener?
I actually was the just wing it person, I wanted to make a wool coat and took my measurements, drew out out all the single parts on paper and started sewing. It was a struggle, especially the collar! But I learned to much doing it and ended up with a lovely (not perfect tho) coat that I’ve been now wearing for 2 years in a row :)
That’s amazing! I hope to be able to sew a bunch of cool things.
Yeah, I know myself and after practicing straight stitching, I'll probably skip the beginning projects and go right to dress making 🤣
We learn more hands on. DONT BUY PATTERNS FOR FREE
For anyone who doesn't want to wast expensive new fabric, practice on something old! Like that bedsheet with a hole in it. Or buy fabric/sheets in a thrift store. Just wash it on warm and you have perfectly clean fabric you can play around with.
Hot tip for finding a used sewing machine:
Be friends with older people who have sewn for a long time - I know so many and most had a multitude of excess machines that they'd be willing to either sell cheap or give away, but only to someone who will use them well!
I got my current machine from helping an older woman clean out her shed :3
also if you can't find someone like this. Most big libraries especially if you're in a city have makerspaces where you can go borrow a sewing machine. Sometimes you have to sew there and book it like a computer sometimes you can take it home like a book
I ended up becoming friends with my older neighbor because we where taking care of the same cat that wanders the area and she ended up adopting him so I go visit them frequently and I mentioned to her I wanted to learn to sew and she said she would teach me and give me her old machine. So it's funny reading this comment. 😂
Thanks for the good advice! On the sewing machine: don't let anyone fool you - you can totally make your own clothes without one. I don't have space or money for a sewing machine and I've alr made plenty of simple garments by hand. Just takes longer, but I think the process is fun and you can sew while listening to audiobooks or watching videos on YT, your favourite TV show etc.
I wanna learn how to make dresses but my mom don’t believe in me and I don’t have nobody by my side who believe in me it’s sad but I love fashion and I wanna create looks
Yeah. I started as a kid with handsewing, and then I made plushies. And then I refined the hell out of my handstitching. Machines can help, they are so fast, its more of efficiency rather than a cheat code. Also slightly different from handsewing. It isnt exactly superior nor inferior, though certain things may be found more suitable for some things, but in truth it does also depend on the person.
People want many different things out of their garments and creations so just do whatever you want, take your time to learn and do whatever you do.
Yessss. I cant work with sewing machines, I sew to calm my nerves and the noise leaves me more nervous. It takes a while more but totally worth it, being able to go slow on complicated parts, and helped me with the hand tremble.
Would love to make my own underwear, finding cute bustiers can be pretty hard and I really wanna use our old sewing machine! Also sweatshirts and pants would be fun to try, definitely looking forward to more of your sewing vids!
@Mae Ackerman thanks! it's the cover from tame impala's album 'currents', in case you didn't know :)
ok i've been sewing for a little while and I have a few tips. umm ok so never buy the bra cups at craft stores you can buy them in bulk online for like $10. U can use zip ties for boning. The crotch curve on pants always looks weird but it is necessary it is that shape and that deep.
I fell in love with sewing my own bustiers and recently it’s all I’ve been making! There’s a bit of a learning curve but it’s sooo worth it
@@ahhh4117 Yes, zip ties for boning is great! Also, if you have a bra that the elastic has started to go on, I've taken the cups out of those. Most bras don't last all that long in terms of the bands, but the cups are still good. I've done that for making spaghetti strap dresses too, where I didn't want to find a strapless bra, I just cut the strap off an old bra that was stretched out too much, and added those cups into the dress. It kind of reminded me of a tankini top I had where there's the foam parts inside, but you don't see them from the outside.
@@kayliefromkalopsia do you have any tips or videos/ website you can link for beginners??
I love thrifting and have been watching you now for over a year! A few months ago I picked up a an old Singer sewing machine from Savers, literally manufactured in 1975. The thing works like a champ. My friend / sewing mentor is in her 60’s and says nearly any Singer machine is a great starter machine and is a tank! Recently lost my motivation to begin learning to sew even after teaching myself how to thread the machine and bobbin. I’ll take this wonderful video as inspiration to learn again! xx seriously love your vids!
I got a sewing machine for $25 at the thrift store and I love it! I've only really started sewing 3 months ago but there's nothing this machine can't do.
Damn that’s good 😭 thrift gods are real and I need to get on their nice list
I feel like all clothes I buy don’t fit me correctly, aren’t the exact style that I want, and feel bad quality, and I’m just so over it. Hopefully I can practice sewing enough to make my own clothes because I feel like I’d be much happier doing that.
Girl same let’s do this
I feel the same. Sometimes I love a style of a clothing piece I see but I'm so small and they don't offer the item any smaller. The other being, what I'm looking for isn't on the market and it gets overwhelming and a bit sad finding things out of your price range or non-existant. 😢
Same!!
Me too. Just got my machine... How's your journey going?
@@SevenofEleven to be honest I also just got a sewing machine. I’ve been moving around so much these past couple years so I didn’t get a chance to start sewing. But my boyfriend’s mom got me a sewing machine for my birthday recently and I’m so excited to start making things!! I hope you get to have fun sewing with me
My grandma used to give me sewing lessons- she grew up during the depression and was a seamstress for the military in WW2- and I never wanted to learn how to use the sewing machine at the time. Now, I am so grateful there are RUclips channels that will teach me because I wish I would have taken her lessons more seriously. I can hand sew, but it’s so tedious. I now have her old Singer sewing machine, but I don’t know much about them. Thank you for your video! It’s giving me confidence to relearn the lessons my grandma tried to teach me as a child, and it brings back so many great memories of her.
Learning how to modify patterns is really a life saver. Get yourself a base pattern and you can pretty much do anything from there. Getting an overlock machine also saves so much time if you can afford it. Also never trace your existing knit/jersey clothes to create a pattern if you're going to use 100% cotton for your project. Woven fabric always needs ajustements in the pattern and an opening system like buttons or a zipper.
*not* to go against what you said but i think that for *some* people, it might be a good idea to learn how to make the thing/clothes they *actually* want to wear even if they’ve *never* sewed because it will be motivating to sew! it *might* be painful but there’s *so many* tutorials, even on your channel that people can use to make what they want.
*so* like some ppl who might want to make a skirt, they could *watch* a tutorial on how to *set up* and *use* a sewing machine or something, use *whichever* sewing machine they have or borrowed, use some *old clothes/fabric* to up cycle, and *start* following a tutorial whether it’s hard or easy. 😺😺😺
I agree, i really wanted to start learning how to use a sewing maching but i found it really hard to find the motivation to learn everything, and one day i needed to make a pleated skirt, so i quickly looked up how to do that, and even though it was kinda hard at times, i was able to make it, it motivated me to learn more things ^^
@@minako6263 omg! yes! this is what i mean! like same for me with crochet, i want to make a balaclava so i’m learning how to crochet and it’s super motivating!
Absolutely. But with an awareness that the result will not be quite as imagined. I think most people know not to buy silk at $30 per yard to test out their first stitches. One of the first things I stitched with my sewing machine was 2 T-shirts together, to make a T-shirt dress. The downside: T-shirt fabric is among the hardest fabrics to handle, especially with the wrong needle. The upshot: I spent zero on fabric (I accumulate free T-shirts at an alarming rate). The seams on that dress are something that one either gets angry or sad looking at, or both. But I did learn a lot. Still sewing, and wayyyyy better at it now.
I always think a basic elastic waistband skirt is a good beginner project. Excellent for building confidence and you get something wearable out of it.
2 side seams, hem bottom and fold over top (with elastic inside) for top. Easy peasy and lots of free RUclips tutorials are Avalon. You can also just measure and cut because it’s just two rectangles so no real pattern needed. Just a measuring tape.
Hi! I'm a beginner and made a skirt with an elastic waistband. Just a question, when everything else is finished, how do I sew the elastic band in a neat way so that it is closed? I tried to sew the opening parts together but it looks so messy D:
@@jliA7 overlap the two ends (make sure it’s not twisted) then sew it shut. Neatest way I’ve found is to do a square shape round the edge (Of the two overlapped pieces) with a crisscross in the centre. 🔳 and then ❌. Some people just go back and forth a few times with a zigzag stitch too and that’s pretty secure.
This was the answer I was look for everywhere! A simple recommendation of what to start with. Thank you! I will be trying this once I learn a bit more .
I got a sewing machine for christmas and have been super intimidated on where to even begin so this was super helpful!
I really like how you talk like you are convering with an actual beginner (like me). No fancy terms and all, just realistic conversation. I'm really interested in learning sewing after I received a bridesmaid dress that looks absolutely awful(it felt like I wasted my money 😢). I thought to myself, why not try and learn to sew so you can make your own clothes and not be disappointed.
I'm looking for a secondhand sewing machine now and hopefully i can buy one soon so I can start this journey. 😊
My worst sewing machine was a singer. It broke within a fortnight of having it so I returned it for another. Then after another couple of weeks, the tension was buggered... returned it and got an Elna... that was my most favourite machine ever. It did the best satin stitch. Came back to UK and bought a Toyota one. It wasn't the best but it worked.
(Modern Singers are not anywhere near as good as the old ones!) Xx
I got my first Sewing Machine ! by one of those neighborhood, Facebook groups, where everything’s free like people giveaway things and you can ask for things and I asked for a sewing machine and a sweet little old lady gave me one and that’s how I found my passion that I now love
I've just started sewing as a hobby and this video was perfectly down-to-earth and inciteful. Thank you so much! I LOLed at the part where you talked about feeling SO amazing being able to sew in a straight line because I kid you not....I JUST finished sewing my first set of perfect straight lines on scrap fabric and felt like a boss lmao.
I'm guessing you wanted to say insightful.
All very good tips. One thing I found helped in figuring out patterns when I got to that stage was to have a background in altering clothes. I had years of alterations under my belt before I bought a sewing machine and started considering making clothes from scratch. There is no better experience than deconstructing and reconstructing garments. One understands in what order to put together a garment. On the flip side, having a sewing machine and putting together my own clothes has opened up new horizons for alterations. I can make more major alterations now. I am less shy about seam ripping a garment and cutting it, confident in the fact that I will be able to put it back together.
I love this kick up the bum to make MORE of my clothes this year. I’m not a beginner but I’m not a confident sewer. I’m always so worried I’ll mess it up that I get paralysis and don’t move forward … so many half done things in bins waiting for me to finish them!!
this is where i am too. videos like this help me get my sew-jo back, and we’re always out here convincing other people to start sewing we forget how simple it can be to continue! oh how much we over complicate things!
same!! I have so many clothes in a bin that need to be altered so I can actually wear them haha😅
That’s where I am. I want to make clothes that have a K-pop feel to them for myself cuz I’m not allowed to buy the clothes in stores. I get really nervous as soon as I’ve just sewn 2-3 pieces together and it ends up in my unfinished projects bin with like 50 unfinished bags there.
Hey!! Youve probably grown a lot in these two years :)
Also, what i would have said when this was first posted is that if you try and you fail, youre in the same place you were, but if you succeed youve walked away with something you can be proud of; there is no bad outcome.
Your channel is so perfect to fall asleep to, and I don’t mean that in a rude way. I mean you have a nice, calm, cute voice, and everything you make videos about it something happy that can seep into my dreams. It’s been my go-to channel for months for when I’m having a hard time sleeping 🖤
I recommend buying a rotary cutter with a pinking blade instead of the pinking shears! Way cheaper and you can replace the full blades instead of purchasing whole new shears!
also a heads up!!! if you use a rotary cutter youd def need a cutting board! but if you prefer using shears for whatever reason there is a sharpening shear tool! im not sure the exact term lol but i discovered there was such thing whilst at uni owned by the technicians and honestly since then my (£20) shears ive had for 6 years are still sharp thanks to that! def made moneys worth with it 💖
I have a cheap one, and if you buy replacement blades from Walmart, they usually come with both types. Although I just overcast the edges myself. I haven't used pinking shears in a very long time. They're great for doll clothes and small things though
my brain omitted the "pinking" shears until now i googled it up lol. u can ignore what i said but ill keep it up incase anyone uses fabric shears and has issues of it getting blunt! def get a blade sharpener 💖
@@Pinkhaloeffect yessss or look for a local person in your area that sharpens them! some will even sharpen rotary blades!
@@melanie_meanders A lot of fabric stores will either have their own, or partner with people who do sharpening as well as machine tuneups, both of which are super important if you do a lot of stuff with fuzzy fabrics like fleece, wool, faux fur, etc. I've had to take my machine in for a tune up and deep clean after the former owner sewed over a dozen fleece hats, scarves, and mittens for an event, and then I had sewn some fleece jackets too. My shears were dull, I had gone through multiple needles, and the machine was full of fuzzies. It's always good to know where to go just in case anything happens. I get cheap rotary blades, and expensive shears, but not everyone works with the same materials or needs the same stuff. For example satin. You need super sharp blades for satin, but cotton and linen aren't as demanding so needles and blades will last longer.
Ive moved countries with my family 2 years ago and couldnt go to uni because of the language barrier, same with finding a job. Thankfully my family isnt throwing me out or anything, but i just think its important to know atleast one craft that can generate some money.
My mom suggested sewing because ive always been very crafty, but i was so intimidated by just *looking* at the sewing mashine and its manual that ive been procrastinating it😭 this video really eased my fear and just motivated me to just give it a go, thank you so much
I appreciate how you brought up how intimidating/confusing it can be to start sewing,. I felt like out of place for how confusing patterns and things like that are to me, until I watched your video. Thank you!
TECHNICALLY I have been so sewing for 10 years but I always need a refresh. This is very welcomed.
Omg I'm on the same team. On and off (but like 97% off) sewing since I was about 16 but I never properly got into it and eally want to change that now.
I had to take home economics in grade 8 (I’m also in Canada) but way back in 1989, lol. We had to make sweatshirts. I still had mine through university! I actually loved it and still can’t believe I sewed it. I still sew now but nothing that “hard”. I’d like to get back into sewing clothes again. I made a few skirts a bout 5 years ago when I took a sewing class, also did a number of easy projects to get back into sewing.. scrunches, rice bags you heat up, a quilt..
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It’s crazy that I have been following Jenna for almost a year and the moment I decide I want to start making my own clothes, she has multiple videos in a row teaching us how to do it. Jenna, you are a true gem 💕 thank you for being you
Put this on in the background while hand sewing my own chest binder; I could have figured out my moms sewing machine, but I’ve tried hand sewing my old bag back together (with no reference on any stitches, and no experience) and it held together for a while. Now I’m using actual stitches, and making good progress! Following a tutorial, so I’m not completely winging it lol
It took me 2 years to save up for a sewing machine since watching this video… im finally starting my journey T-T It’s quite exciting!!
yes yes yes! its like the algorithm read my mind! I gained a good bit of weight since covid first happened, and have recently decided that instead of waiting for me to lose weight to dress cute again, I would just dress cute in the body I have now, but that comes with the huge expense of rebuilding my entire wardrobe since nothing fits anymore. So shopping online and in store and finding cute things that are not in my size is really disheartening and makes loving myself in my new body very hard, and motivates me to make my own clothes more than ever before! also as a short woman who wears an L-1x (depending on the brand) the prospect of being able to tailor garments too is really attractive.
my school sewing machine will forever be my favourite, its the first sewing machine i ever learnt on and love it
I already know how to sew, I'm actually here to see if there's any tips I can improve upon with my current sewing skills. I actually found this video useful! As someone who has sewn quite a few garments over the years, you never stop learning. You're always gonna find new techniques to do. Even though I made things I'm proud of, I still find myself tripping up on stuff like pattern making or deciding which stitch is most appropriate for the current fabric I'm using. However I find the process easier each time and very rewarding. Don't get discouraged if this is something you really want to do! Making mistakes is how you learn. Best of luck to everyone!
me, when I was 10 with the sewing machine my mum just sourced from somewhere (I still don't know where) getting a concerning amount of fabric from spotlight and just sewing pouches and pillowcases without ever bothering to practice on scrap fabric and just winging it, to not have completely straight seams but good for my skill level
Another really easy option is pleated skirts, as you don't need a pattern, just your waist measurement, cotton, and an iron. Yumi King here on RUclips has a great tutorial that I learned from, as well as a bunch of anime inspired clothes. I started with making cosplay stuff in 2015, so maybe I'm kind of partial...
I want to make my own wedding dress. I learned as a kid, sewing Build A Bear clothes on a machine from the 40s or 50s, which unfortunately got broken beyond what I could afford to fix. Now I have my grandmother's from the 70s (a Kenmore 158.1914, solid metal and 1.2A motor, definitely worth it if you can find one used, and just pay for a tune up). I've been starting to make my own, I actually made my first swimsuit this past summer, as I wanted something with longer legs (I have to wear compression socks) so I traced a pair of leggings, and an old tankini, sewed them together with a lining. I still can't read a lot of patterns, so I trace things.
These tips are still useful, even though I've been sewing for a while. I just wish I could figure out how my serger works... I also got it from my grandmother, but she only taught me the basics about it.
I started with pillow cases:)
And for me putting a pattern pieces together it's like making/solving a puzzle. A 3D puzzle. It's amazing ❤
I just picked up and old Kenmore 158 for $30 at the local thrift store. Runs like a charm and came with all the accessories.
This video kept my attention very easily and I never once felt the urge to look at the comments until the video was over or skip through any section of it. Thank you for making it so easy to focus on lol🙂
I did a slight upgrade to the Computerized Singer heavy duty 6600. The function I found on the computerized machine to be most
helpful is being able to have the needle stop in the up or down position. Having it automatically stop in the down position is amazing when you are making corners and also
when repositioning fabric when doing legs, arms and collars. So far I love my Singer heavy duty.
I have a Brother CS7000I that has that feature and I love it. I tried using my moms machine that doesn't have a needle down feature and it was then I realized how much I really like that feature. The Brother cs7000i is a pretty good beginner machine in my opinion.
Elna also has good sewing machines, and they have a really extensive intruction book which is so so helpful, it shows you how to basically do everything you need to know to start sewing!
I'm so lucky, my gran is an artist and has all the supplies and gave me a sewing machine for my birthday, she gives me any supplies I need! because she always has extras hah. But I can't wait to start an adventure with sewing, thanks for the help!.
I literally just bought a brand new Singer 2282 (I think sewing machine for 50€ of fb marketplace) an unwanted Christmas gift.... I had been trying to sew on a well used singer sew mini, that about 25yrs old, so when I seen it, I jumped at the chance. Can't wait to learn some techniques 😊
Good step by step guidance. When you've been sewing a long time, sometimes you forget what beginners need to know. This video is a great reminder.
I just got my first sewing machine
Its a second hand toyota 401 (old model and can barely find and tutorials on how to use it 😂) how ever this was helpful cause i didn't know what to start with THANK YOU
I learned to sew on a treadle machine in school. That was before the electric type was brought into the school. I enjoyed the treadle, would love to have one of my own.
I have a brother that was given to me and I'm so so grateful for that! It's so basic and so just right
Currently using a machine that my mum has had for like over 15 years by now- still works
Anxiously waiting to move back home to my old sewing machine and my sisters serger so I can get back into sewing😭😭never made clothing but it’s so exciting
I know right!!
I have a brother se130qc which basically has 130 type of stitches , and I am happy to have found your video, I actually found it recommended after many many other videos which didn't get me really far , anyway I have the machine for like 3 or 4 years now but I never got encouraged to use it to this day so I am trying to learn now since I got encouraged after all these years
I inherited my grandmother's singer sewing machine which is 75 years old and it works just fine
I have my mom sewing machine.Maybe i will start with sewing.Thank you for tutorial ♥️
This is exactly what kind of video i was looking for. My sister just gave me her sewing machine and i have zero clue how to use it or where even to begin.
I tapped out after I realized at least 1/3 of the video goes on before we even talk about sewing. Good luck, you guys!
I wish we had sewing in high school! I'm glad I found your channel :)
To be honest, I watch this video for reference because I’m planning to make a “how I learned to sew at home on my own” video. But I just fall in love with your energy, you love sewing & crocheting just like me, you’re funny and cozy so I gotta hit the subscribe button :))) ❤️🌿
This is perfect! I got a sewing machine over a year ago and haven’t done anything with it because I’m too intimidated to start. I really want to get into making costumes for myself but know I need to learn how first and it’s much more daunting than I expected. Sounds silly but I think I expected it to be really easy for some reason.
Just got into sewing and found a sewing machine for free that was in great condition well taken care of and it's a brother 😄
This is very helpful, I’ve been wanting to start sewing because I’m taller than most dresses are made for (which is dumb because I’m not even that tall) so instead of continuing with failed shopping trips I’m just going to make my own crap..thanks.
A stunning job and 300K subscribers is on the way and keep up the good work, Jenna!🌸🌸😊😊❤️❤️
My parents bought me my first ever sewing machine today! It's singer m1005 :D. I'm so happy and excited to learn more about sewing.
I love the blue mirror in the corner. It’s like the SpongeBob clouds!!😍💙
Thank Christ, I recently got a 4423 heavy duty singer 😂 … it had a great website with great help, 2 year servicing and guarantee and lots of free stuff! Although what pulled me was the fabric variety, the 1 step buttonhole, auto threader and bobbin drop in and width/length change along with decent amount of stitches. Good to see it was recommended.
I inherited my aunts sewing machine ten years ago after she passed ! It’s a brother brand it’s amazing !
I actually used to make night shirts for my son with one of those little $30 ( $20 at the time) sewing machines.
I'm planning to get a sewing machine for my 22nd birthday in a few months and I'm even more excited to start learning. Your video was very helpful
my first project was a hooded cloak with a zipper up the chest portion made out of thrifted silky sheets......turned out really good and now i have 4-7 projects im working on scattered about my grandad's living room. lol. it's only been a month but im having a blast :D
Oh I definitely still get patterns from the drawers at Joann’s, you really can’t get those same $1.99 deals anywhere else! I do love Etsy as well though lol
I have been binging your videos and checking in after a few months and OMG I’m so proud of you and so inspired by your passions. You’ve got me in the sewing mood now!
I have one of those small ones and made my first ever trousers yesterday lol - its still a great machine! for simple things of course. the trousers came out fantastic too:)
my mom just literally got me one of those baby small ones so and then i come here and im like 🧍♂️ ... well
@@harumanlover it works dw!! They’re great even for big pieces
@@miacaven 🥺 thank you sm. have a nice day
@@harumanlover you too!
I also had to take home ec, but was in middle school. My first sewing project was a stuffed animal in the shape of a panda bear. Now I just have to remember all the stuff I learned, as it is 20 years since I was in middle school and suddenly sewing dresses sounds super fun. Lol.
I still buy patterns from fabric stores! It’s so fun cuz you get to talk to workers there to pick the most fun fabric for pattern right away. It’s just a special experience
I'm so impressed that you learned in high school (and you're so young). I learned in high school, but that was a billion years ago. It wasn't offered in my kids' school. So sad. It's a great skill to have.
My first project back in the old HS home ec sewing class was a bathing suit cover with 4 pieces (front, back and front/back v-neck interfacing). Used it for several years.
This video is amazing😍 everything is very clear. Your instructions are easy to follow. Love this, Thank you so much🙏
If you're in auK like I am, I asked at hobby craft about sewing machines (I learn to sewing by hand and I wanted to learn machine sewing) and a beginner they were very helpful. I have the Brothers Ls14 machine. Very good but it doesn't like denim (it gets jammed with using VERY thick heavy material) other than that it's a great machine
just sewn my first garment...its a mess but i learned so much!
in my experience getting an older machine used and (if necessary) getting it refurbished/cleaned is usually cheaper than a middle class new one with fancy programming that may or may not die from software problems in 3 -5 years.
I got my grandma's one, that is at least 40 years old and wasn't used for years (found the same one on ebay for 40€) and paid ~80€ to get it in good shape. Cheaper than any new machine and will probably work fine for another 20 years
I’m a long time knitter and crocheter (so I’m no stranger to “making” in general) but new to sewing. My husband recently bought me a Singer Heavy Duty for my birthday and the first project I did on it was a big fleece and minky dinosaur blanket for my pre-school aged son. I definitely learned the hard way that fleece and minky being a super large and heavy fabric combo are not the easiest things to work with as a beginner 😅 but I did it and now I’m about to start some mitered corner napkins and a quilt for my husband. I don’t really know yet what my sewing niche will be so I’m trying out a lot of different types of projects! I know that I want to make some clothing but mostly stuff for my home. The first big home goods project I plan to do are some Roman shades for our windows so that’ll be interesting! I’m a pregnant mom of two littles so I’m more interested in how to sew nursing tops rather than crop tops but I find Jenna so inspiring in the way that she fearlessly charges forth into a project! I’m learning a lot from her.
I lucked out big time with the old sewing machine my mom found at the thrift store! It has all the original accessories and manual so even though she's probably older than me I still have the written tutorial of how to use it!
I Impulse bought a 70s sewing machine (with Teak table!) In a charity shop the other day. It's still in working condition! Which means now i need to learn the damn Skill 😅
10:24 I do that and I haven’t even started sewing yet, I just really like the old vintage ones because they look cool and have good info I think
Check your local thrift stores! I just got a 1974 singer genie for $25 and its beautiful
Thank you for breaking down what to look for in a sewing machine. I've been meaning to learn how to sew for some time, but in all honesty I had no idea where to truly begin with it. This has given me a direction, and some clear instruction as to which way is up so to speak.
for a first basic item I would recommend a little pin cushion if you dont have one! it will seriously help
I just found my grandmothers old Kenmore, ive been handsewing for awhile now but i know a machine will help me speed up the process
I’m so excited to start now! I’ve completed step 1 prior to watching this video and now I’m pumped to do the next three ❤️
I just got my grandmothers old sewing machine repaired. It's very old and now these modern ones, however I think it'll work.
When my Oma passed, my Opa gave me her sewing machine. I'm a crafty gal, cross stitching, knitting, resin and cricut crafts, wreath making, a lil bit of everything. It would be a dream for me to make my own clothes! I'm a shopaholic for clothes, and currently my wardrobe is mostly comprised of fast fashion pieces. I want to make what I want and also eliminate the habit of buying those kinds of things. Just don't have the money to spend on non fast fashion so I think making my own is a better option for me at some point. But I have no idea where to start to learn how to sew 😅😂
I actually have the singer heavy duty bc I wanted my first machine to have everything. IT IS AN AMAZING FIRST MACHINE. Guys, first of all I found it on Amazon for like 100 bucks, and it has an auto threader, easy bobbin thingy (I am a novice still lmao) button holes, and it threads ur bobbins as well!! Also, there are specific youtube channels for this machine and learning the basics. I know you may not need a specific tutorial bc they're all pretty much the same, but if you're like me and want them, this machine has two youtube channels dedicated to showing you everything about it.
Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk 😂😂😂
I love how you are suggesting to make a tote bag or pillow case as a first project. I just made a blouse WITHOUT using a pattern (traced a blouse I already had) as my first project... It did not turn out terrible, but the stitches are pretty wonky. Guess I will have to sew some straight lines first before starting another project 😅
Good vibes from this :) good work man! I’m super interested to learn more and this really help, so thank you
I was trying to have a really bad day, but you cheered me up. I still find it a bit weird how you lot over the other side of the pond refer to inanimate objects as "bad boys", but yeah. I borrowed a Janome 2200XT which just sails through my jeans seams like that's what it was designed to do. I had no idea there are all sorts of tricks you're supposed to do :D I'm determined to start making my own clothes because western men's fashions are so deeply depressing. I already made a kilt, boxers and a djelaba, but I wouldn't wear any of them in public (maybe the djelaba actually) because they were trial runs. The big challenge for me is trousers (pants to you). Oh yeah did I mention I'm making my own patterns from scratch? Honestly I'm not an over-achiever, just a bit obsessive
If you want help with patterns in general and how to draft your own I would highly recommend metric pattern cutting by W. Aldrich. I have her women's wear book and I have checked and she does have a menswear book.
Oh also the reason you wanna look at the 300/400 range machines is because the under 150 on the market can actually make sewing a nightmare. So getting a begginege to intermediate at a mid price range usually makes you more likely to sew and grow with kt
i’m trying to make a local clothing business and i just wanna make myself clothes for now so thank you!
The first time I learned how to sew was in 4th grade. My grandma worked at a store that sold fabrics and customs shirts. And now Im a 10th grader questioning why I didn't continue sewing cuz I loved it as a child!
I have a small sewing machine and I really enjoy it’s tbh it might not be a big one that has more stitches but it’s pretty fun to just use it😂 I do recommend-ones with more space but if you do plan on buying one it’s not a bad one
My first ever sewing project was back in 5th grade. The entire class made a teddy bear by hand. Still have that bear, though I have to touch up the old seams every now and then. -laughs-
Now, I really want to learn how to make clothes since my size isn't easy to find (unless I'm looking in the kids/juniors section.) Thank you so much for this video.
First thing I ever sewed was a pair of shorts in home-ec in junior high. I still have them and they still fit. They are made of a plaid flannel so I don't wear them out but will lounge around the house or use them as pajamas.