Thanks for your video. Is very informative. I'm still scratching my head. You said you've been sewing for about 25 years. Did you start when you were 8 or 10?
GREAT review of options. I’m going to see if I can achieve my goals on my vintage machine with a narrow, shorter zigzag i.e. “the wonky straight stitch”. Thanks for the hint to go narrower and shorter for discretion. Wish me luck! 😉. Great video. I learned a lot! Thank you! 👏👏👏
Neither of my sewing machines actually had the option to adjust stitch length on the triple stitch, so I have not had the opportunity to test this. But based on what seems to work best with an ordinary straight stitch, I would guess 3.0 is probably a good stitch length. Standard setting tends to be more like 2.2-2.5.
does the fabric play a part in the stitch? Like thicker knit might work better with this stitch? And thinner knit work better with another? Or not? I’m not sure
In my experience not really, if one stitch is more difficult because of the fabric weight, then generally they are all more difficult. I have a video about working with bamboo fabric that has some tips that would apply for all thin stretchy fabrics - there are other things you can do to make it easier, besides stitch types :)
Hi, I have sewed before, but it has been so long that my brand-new Janome Embla machine makes me nervous. Do you have any beginner sewing videos for newbies?
Many of our videos are oriented towards beginners, but we don't have anything uploaded yet covering the absolute beginner basics of how to use a sewing machine. Many of those basics (such as threading, adjusting settings, etc) will vary widely depending on the model of your machine. I would suggest searching for a video on how to use your specific machine. I hope that helps!
Yes that Lightning Bolt and stretch stitch are near impossible to get out. I see doll clothes. Lol. I sewed a panel on the wrong side and opted to remove it. Took hours. Then I realized I took off the wrong panel. Lol lol so more hours invested. Lol lol. My granddaughter wanted an orange dress for her Barbie. …..
Thank you for your video. I like the fact you keep it short and to the point. One question, though: I have some work trousers that I need to alter around the back rise seam and I used the plain straight stitch. The seam popped, as you said, as soon as I sat down in those trousers. Shall I use the triple seam or the lightning bolt seam next time I mend them? I've been afraid to do anything to them for fear of making it worse. I have a normal sewing machine with a nice selection of stitches, not a serger. Thank you.
Hmm RUclips won't let me add a photo, I'll try to make a short video showing how to locate it on your machine, and come back and link it for you! Sorry it took so long to approve this comment - I didn't realize my settings were holding all comments for review (oops!), and I didn't get any notifications that comments were held for review.
Wow this is exactly what I was looking for as a newbie. Thanks!
Glad you found it helpful!
Thank you for this video, it’s very informative. Keep on keeping in, you’re helping us beginners.
You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!
Great video, thank you for the examples of each stitch!
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
This was very helpful. Thank you!
You're very welcome!
I would love to see a video on topstitches for knit fabrics
Hi, I actually have one already! This one is for hemming and topstitching: ruclips.net/video/l2h54PvghPI/видео.htmlsi=BcoKrLpxQkz23nmn
I'd like to see a video on the twin needle. This video was very informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Glad you found it helpful! This video covers twin needles: ruclips.net/video/l2h54PvghPI/видео.html
Thanks for your video. Is very informative.
I'm still scratching my head. You said you've been sewing for about 25 years. Did you start when you were 8 or 10?
That's very kind, I started in junior high school, I'm over 40 ;)
@@SewPDFwait what? That’s genuinely shocking! I thought you were in your 20s!! Good genes!!
Thank you. Very helpful.
You're welcome, I'm glad it helped!
I love your videos. I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much.
I'm so glad!! Thank you for commenting!
thank you your videos are very helpful. Would like to see twin needle and how to hem a sweater with knit fabric.
Here's a link to our video on hemming, it does cover twin needle :) ruclips.net/video/l2h54PvghPI/видео.html
Thank you that was very helpful!
You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!
I would like to see the stretch fabric hem video 7:20
This is my video on hemming stretch fabrics :) ruclips.net/video/l2h54PvghPI/видео.htmlsi=erS39sMr4ES4qJE-
GREAT review of options. I’m going to see if I can achieve my goals on my vintage machine with a narrow, shorter zigzag i.e. “the wonky straight stitch”. Thanks for the hint to go narrower and shorter for discretion. Wish me luck! 😉. Great video. I learned a lot! Thank you! 👏👏👏
You're very welcome, I'm so glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Hi, thank you for this video. It is very helpful. When using the triple stitch, what is your recommended stitch length?
Neither of my sewing machines actually had the option to adjust stitch length on the triple stitch, so I have not had the opportunity to test this. But based on what seems to work best with an ordinary straight stitch, I would guess 3.0 is probably a good stitch length. Standard setting tends to be more like 2.2-2.5.
newbie here- would you only add the strectch thread to the bobbin and not the main thread?
Yes. Even when it's used in a serger, they only suggest using it with the loopers, not the needles.
THANK YOU OMG
Glad it helped!
Nice video, thank you. Do you hem with the right side up or wrong side up on the sewing machine?
It's typically better to hem with the right side up :)
does the fabric play a part in the stitch? Like thicker knit might work better with this stitch? And thinner knit work better with another? Or not? I’m not sure
In my experience not really, if one stitch is more difficult because of the fabric weight, then generally they are all more difficult. I have a video about working with bamboo fabric that has some tips that would apply for all thin stretchy fabrics - there are other things you can do to make it easier, besides stitch types :)
Hi, I have sewed before, but it has been so long that my brand-new Janome Embla machine makes me nervous. Do you have any beginner sewing videos for newbies?
Many of our videos are oriented towards beginners, but we don't have anything uploaded yet covering the absolute beginner basics of how to use a sewing machine. Many of those basics (such as threading, adjusting settings, etc) will vary widely depending on the model of your machine. I would suggest searching for a video on how to use your specific machine. I hope that helps!
Yes that Lightning Bolt and stretch stitch are near impossible to get out. I see doll clothes. Lol. I sewed a panel on the wrong side and opted to remove it. Took hours. Then I realized I took off the wrong panel. Lol lol so more hours invested. Lol lol. My granddaughter wanted an orange dress for her Barbie. …..
Ugh, yes stitch ripping the stretch stitches is the worst!!
I heard that a walking foot can’t be used with stitches that go backwards. Can you confirm if you can use a triple stitch with a walking foot?
I have heard this too, but my machine had no problem with it. Not sure if other machines might not like it though.
@SewPDF tried it on my singer and it worked just fine. Thanks!
Thank you for your video. I like the fact you keep it short and to the point. One question, though: I have some work trousers that I need to alter around the back rise seam and I used the plain straight stitch. The seam popped, as you said, as soon as I sat down in those trousers. Shall I use the triple seam or the lightning bolt seam next time I mend them? I've been afraid to do anything to them for fear of making it worse. I have a normal sewing machine with a nice selection of stitches, not a serger. Thank you.
Personally I have found the triple stitch much stronger than the lightning bolt - I would use the triple stitch
@@SewPDF Thank you! 😊
What kind of thread u used?
I use standard polyester all purpose thread - I like Gutermann brand
What is a honeycomb stitch?
Hmm RUclips won't let me add a photo, I'll try to make a short video showing how to locate it on your machine, and come back and link it for you! Sorry it took so long to approve this comment - I didn't realize my settings were holding all comments for review (oops!), and I didn't get any notifications that comments were held for review.
My machine is old. I have zigzag, that's all. 😢
You can still sew knits with zig zag!