Thank you Aneka. I have been sewing since i was 11. Only used medium weight woven fabric, straight stitch with universal needle. All was well until my late 20s i bought different types of fabric such as stretch, very light weight, heavy denim etc. I was going crazy. kept on thinking it's the tension, needle (only had universal), oil and fluff and dirt in the machine. Opened all the parts of the machine cleaned and oiled several times over many months. The machine worked on the medium woven fabric but not on other types. I was baffled.... WHY???. It took me months of youtube vids to know what I was doing wrong as no one was actually advising or explaining in detail as you are doing on your last few tutorials. Although it took me a few years to be confident to use all types of fabric, needles, threads and stitches without fear, i learnt the hard way. knowing that beginners can find tutorials learning the basics makes me happy. Especially now there are more knit and stretch fabrics with beautiful prints. This will definitely help them continue sewing. I nearly gave up my love of sewing even though i was sewing for years (Didn't sew every day) and it bought me joy and happiness. Stopped talking to my sewing machine for many months untill i friended her again( i did say sorry 😭). Though she never eats she always has her place on the dining table 🤣😂😅. I don't sew every day but no one dares to tell me to put her away 😍.
Hi Aneka, I love your videos! Five of the videos in this series are “private” so I can’t watch them. Why is that? Thank you for the all the great tutorials!
Hi Therese, that's ok. One video launches everyday, so it's just that these videos have been uploaded, but haven't launched. I pop them into the Playlist ready to go. I hope that makes sense. They will launch this week. Aneka x
This was a great video! Next time could you also put a picture of the stitches (like on the machine) to show which one you're talking about? That'd be really helpful
Thanks for this video, really helped me get re-started with sewing with a machine after over 30 years xD Usually I always do everything by hand, but after taking my new coreTex winter pants to be readjusted for my beer-belly (not from beer, but from liver condition), and getting a quote of 200€ with a one month wait time estimate... decided to do it by myself. After finishing half of the modifications by hand, I gave up and splurged on a machine (still way cheaper than the quote) and here I am! It was surprisingly hard to find any informational videos on basics that just didn't gloss over everything or read like a MSND manual "this is a needle, this is a thread, you setup the thread into machine and start sewing" xD
hi i m a big fan of u. i love to sew i m doing hard work for every simple dress because i don't know basic rules or dont have enough knowledge about sewing. it takes lot of time to finish a dress .To become a professional tailor is my dream. could u please give me an idea
Hi made to sew,,,, I quite like this video, BUT would it not be better to show the stitch on the sewing machine as well so people can see what your talking about
Hi Aneka. Thank you very much for your great videos. Can we change the stitch length or tension degree while the needle and the presser foot are down as in the case of stitching all around a pouch where the lining is thin but the outer fabric is very thick or must we raise the presser foot and the needle then change the setting/s? Many thanks!
I sometimes leave the presser foot down, but always lift the needle. I think it is probably best practise to raise the needle in case it impacts the machine in any way.
Made to Sew Hi Aneka. Thank you very much for answering my question, I appreciate it very much. Could you please make a tutorial on sewing an inset zippered pouch🙏 I hope you would😊many thanks!
@@lalehhassan9076 Hi Laleh, Do you mean something like this? ruclips.net/video/gQIDArjXPO4/видео.html I'm not sure if that link will be helpful for you? Please let me know if that isn't what you were meaning.
Made to Sew Hi Aneka! Thank you for your kind reply. I watched your video, that is a wonderful pouch however it has a zipper with tabs. What I mean by an inset zipper is more like a recessed zipper that is hidden down. I did not use the term “recessed” as that would refer to the one that is usually used in handbags which has wider sides. The inset has very narrow sides. Thank you very much🙏😊
I would use a smaller stitch length, say 1.5mm or sew over yourself a couple of times. You could also do a Bar Tack, sewing backwards and forwards a few times OR a zigzag stitch with close to 0 length. Good luck!
Thanks for the feedback Sophie; not sure why I didn't show them. I believe I made tutorials on doing each of the stitches though; they are in the playlist. Aneka
I noticed you have a Bernina. Is there an adapter available to use other brands of feet with a Bernina? I have lots of Singer feet but they attach completely different.
Hmm… I am not sure as I have personally always purchased Bernina feet (even though they are expensive). I sold my old feet that went with my old machines. You might be able to purchase an aftermarket thing that allows you to attach other feet to it? Might I haven’t seen or heard about this for Bernina. I have had customers with other brands of sewing machines purchase an aftermarket device that allowed them to use different feet (generally universal), when there machine was perhaps too old or just didn’t have the foot they wanted to use. Maybe enquire in a sewing machine shop? Sorry I can’t help.
@@MadetoSew thank you so much for the quick reply! I am going to check a couple sewing centers tomorrow. I would sell my Singer feet but I have a 1934 Singer that still runs beautifully.
Hi Jessica, I have a couple of silk tutorials: ruclips.net/video/m9nC8ZPfLfc/видео.html and this one is a rolled hem, my most used hem for silk: ruclips.net/video/IUkC4ug3zTA/видео.html
I assume you mean embroidery or decorative stitches? Of course you can use these decorative stitches any time you want, perhaps to decorate a project you are working with?
please dont stop these videos ,I am learning so much and I started to sew small things . Thank you so much ❤
No one can stop these videos. Aneka is a force of nature.
@@technofeeliak yes ,absolutely agree !❤
Ha Ha! Love this comment. :-))
So kind Mona, thank you so much. Aneka xx
Thank you Aneka. I have been sewing since i was 11. Only used medium weight woven fabric, straight stitch with universal needle. All was well until my late 20s i bought different types of fabric such as stretch, very light weight, heavy denim etc. I was going crazy. kept on thinking it's the tension, needle (only had universal), oil and fluff and dirt in the machine. Opened all the parts of the machine cleaned and oiled several times over many months. The machine worked on the medium woven fabric but not on other types. I was baffled.... WHY???. It took me months of youtube vids to know what I was doing wrong as no one was actually advising or explaining in detail as you are doing on your last few tutorials. Although it took me a few years to be confident to use all types of fabric, needles, threads and stitches without fear, i learnt the hard way. knowing that beginners can find tutorials learning the basics makes me happy. Especially now there are more knit and stretch fabrics with beautiful prints. This will definitely help them continue sewing. I nearly gave up my love of sewing even though i was sewing for years (Didn't sew every day) and it bought me joy and happiness. Stopped talking to my sewing machine for many months untill i friended her again( i did say sorry 😭). Though she never eats she always has her place on the dining table 🤣😂😅. I don't sew every day but no one dares to tell me to put her away 😍.
So pleased I could help. What a lovely story. Thank you, Aneka xx
This is such a great overview of good 'everyday' stitches and how to approach choosing one. These videos make my day!
Thanks so much. Aneka x
I appreciate the stimulus help. I was able to catch up some bills. Thank you. I hope to work again soon.
Best of luck!
I’m learning so much. Thank you!
Thank you.
You are working hard. Thanks for the tutorials.
So kind, thank you. Aneka x
Thank you!! Took me a while to find a video like this. This was exactly my question of which stitch I should be using!
Thanks so much SarahLee glad I could help.
This video is so good and so much information. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Your videos are amazing 🤩 They are so clear and concise! I’m currently binging them all
Thanks so much Amber. So glad I could help. Aneka x
Hi Aneka, I love your videos! Five of the videos in this series are “private” so I can’t watch them. Why is that?
Thank you for the all the great tutorials!
Sorry, four of the videos.
Hi Therese, that's ok. One video launches everyday, so it's just that these videos have been uploaded, but haven't launched. I pop them into the Playlist ready to go. I hope that makes sense. They will launch this week. Aneka x
This was a great video! Next time could you also put a picture of the stitches (like on the machine) to show which one you're talking about? That'd be really helpful
Thanks so much for the feedback. Of course I can do that. Greatly appreciated.
So helpful, so informative, so pleasant ❤️ 👍
Thank you.
Can you promise that if I use the right stitch, in time, I'll avoid problems later on? ;)
Ha Ha! Fingers crossed Malcolm. :-))
You are truly fantastic, thank you!
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Welcome! 💖
Thanks for this video, really helped me get re-started with sewing with a machine after over 30 years xD
Usually I always do everything by hand, but after taking my new coreTex winter pants to be readjusted for my beer-belly (not from beer, but from liver condition), and getting a quote of 200€ with a one month wait time estimate... decided to do it by myself. After finishing half of the modifications by hand, I gave up and splurged on a machine (still way cheaper than the quote) and here I am!
It was surprisingly hard to find any informational videos on basics that just didn't gloss over everything or read like a MSND manual "this is a needle, this is a thread, you setup the thread into machine and start sewing" xD
Aneka thank you for your videos :)
Thank you xx
hi i m a big fan of u. i love to sew i m doing hard work for every simple dress because i don't know basic rules or dont have enough knowledge about sewing. it takes lot of time to finish a dress .To become a professional tailor is my dream. could u please give me an idea
Thank you very much. Good luck!
Very helpful and educational, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
buttonholes
snap buttons
cuff
Color
sleeve
burrito method
yolk
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هويت شامة على خدك كما هوى الليل قمر ونجمتين
فاني ذاك الذي لهى بها لهية عام ولعلها كانت لقرنين
فاين القاك اقبلها وهي للقلب كعبة وجبها حج و عمرتين
1 - Straight stitch
2 - zigzag
2 - quilting garment sewing
I needed this video to get me prepared to make a cosplay 😂
Very pleased it was helpful.
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Wonderful
Thank you.
Hi made to sew,,,, I quite like this video, BUT would it not be better to show the stitch on the sewing machine as well so people can see what your talking about
Thank you, great tips. Thanks for the suggestion, I should have done that. Aneka
Hi Aneka. Thank you very much for your great videos. Can we change the stitch length or tension degree while the needle and the presser foot are down as in the case of stitching all around a pouch where the lining is thin but the outer fabric is very thick or must we raise the presser foot and the needle then change the setting/s? Many thanks!
I sometimes leave the presser foot down, but always lift the needle. I think it is probably best practise to raise the needle in case it impacts the machine in any way.
Made to Sew Hi Aneka. Thank you very much for answering my question, I appreciate it very much. Could you please make a tutorial on sewing an inset zippered pouch🙏 I hope you would😊many thanks!
Made to Sew Another question! How to be able to tell when it is actually time to change the needle by a new one? Thank you!
@@lalehhassan9076 Hi Laleh, Do you mean something like this? ruclips.net/video/gQIDArjXPO4/видео.html
I'm not sure if that link will be helpful for you? Please let me know if that isn't what you were meaning.
Made to Sew Hi Aneka! Thank you for your kind reply. I watched your video, that is a wonderful pouch however it has a zipper with tabs. What I mean by an inset zipper is more like a recessed zipper that is hidden down. I did not use the term “recessed” as that would refer to the one that is usually used in handbags which has wider sides. The inset has very narrow sides. Thank you very much🙏😊
3 zigs for every zag wahhhh🍃👊🏼
Thanks👏
You're welcome!
So what stitch would be best for maximum durability?
I would use a smaller stitch length, say 1.5mm or sew over yourself a couple of times. You could also do a Bar Tack, sewing backwards and forwards a few times OR a zigzag stitch with close to 0 length. Good luck!
I really like how you explain the stitches but it would be nice if you showed what the stitches are on the machine.
Thanks for the feedback Sophie; not sure why I didn't show them. I believe I made tutorials on doing each of the stitches though; they are in the playlist. Aneka
I noticed you have a Bernina. Is there an adapter available to use other brands of feet with a Bernina? I have lots of Singer feet but they attach completely different.
Hmm… I am not sure as I have personally always purchased Bernina feet (even though they are expensive). I sold my old feet that went with my old machines. You might be able to purchase an aftermarket thing that allows you to attach other feet to it? Might I haven’t seen or heard about this for Bernina. I have had customers with other brands of sewing machines purchase an aftermarket device that allowed them to use different feet (generally universal), when there machine was perhaps too old or just didn’t have the foot they wanted to use. Maybe enquire in a sewing machine shop? Sorry I can’t help.
@@MadetoSew thank you so much for the quick reply! I am going to check a couple sewing centers tomorrow. I would sell my Singer feet but I have a 1934 Singer that still runs beautifully.
@@tatchik77 Wonderful. I would love to know how you get on, and don't sell your Singer it sounds amazing. ☺
What about seeing the edge of silk fabric?
Hi Jessica, I have a couple of silk tutorials: ruclips.net/video/m9nC8ZPfLfc/видео.html and this one is a rolled hem, my most used hem for silk: ruclips.net/video/IUkC4ug3zTA/видео.html
hello I want know what stitch is used for making a gown?
Usually a straight stitch; 2-2.5mm stitch length.
I got a new machine and it can make little cars, cats and trains. When would I use those?
I assume you mean embroidery or decorative stitches? Of course you can use these decorative stitches any time you want, perhaps to decorate a project you are working with?
Hello Aneka.
Hello!
What number on the machine is 2.5mm
That is the stitch length?! When you pick a straight stitch you should be able to choose the length of that stitch? Aneka
@@MadetoSew I know that, but my machine is not in mm. It has 0-4
@@buddysmith7080 Hi Buddy, that will probably still be mm. 4mm is usually the largest stitch length available on a sewing machine. Aneka 😊
Is this video about you or the machine?
Love u