Yes, Sew It Yourself.
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
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Sewing is the first technically significant level of repair.
0:00 Intro
0:25 Everything I know about sewing
2:25 Support for The Spirited Man
4:37 My lanyard ritual
7:06 A sewing practice from the past
7:42 Some sewing repairs
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I'm a seamstress, and it has never occured to me to lock my scissors. I love it!
Me too! Funny; I read your comment and for the first time in my life I noticed the word is "seam stress". 😄 Happy sewing!
Learning to sew (which is a gateway drug for learning to stitch) is one of the most integral skills I've ever learned. The ability to fix clothes, camping gear, furniture... the list goes on, and the expenses went down. Kudos Van, great video.
What about a flat tire? Will it help me with that?
@@Rufio1975fixing a flat tire is not hard
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It was a joke. I meant with sewing skills.
I sew every day…by hand and by machine and it is one of the best skills to know.
At 1:03 when you cover the glare on the clock with a circle of paper--that was seriously beautiful to me. I actually paused it and stared at it, kind of laughing to myself. Before your narrative portrayal of the Spirited Man through these "industrial essays", I would've had a difficult time understanding an emotional response to something like that. Thanks for your art, Van.
I watched that since you mentioned it.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My mom taught me the basics using her machine. When I was in the military (Israel) I found that my platoon had two really old machines that barely worked. I figured out how to fix them and we used them to maintain and better our gear. Knowing every querk about your tool is a special thing and I enjoyed the feeling of being able to fix those machines no matter what. I'm sure a handy guy like yourself can figure out how it works and make some beautiful stuff with an old Singer.
לתפור דרגות זה ה שער לעולם התפירה
בחור טוב
nice, did she teach you how to call in an air strike on goyim children?
As a young 12 year old I taught myself to sow so that I could make my first cycling jersey (altered t shirt) cause my folks could not afford one for me. I recently - at 55 - taught myself to use a sewing machine (an old Singer with only a handful of stitch options). It's a wonderfully liberating thing.
My wife makes costumes for the theatre (yes, the fancy spelling) and I live in fear of using the wrong scissors at home. I therefore went out and bought a pair that are totally different than any of her’s that I feel comfortable using. I was very amused by your padlock and I think she would be, too.
The theater/theatre thing isn’t fancy spelling it’s just a different dialect
No way!!! I thought I was the only person who pad locked their scissors! #GreatMinds On a TOTALLY UNRELATED note my son has taken up lock picking....
Learned how to hand sew in grade 4 while being babysat at the neighbours house. I’d watch the soaps with her and learn how to sew after school. In grade 7 I learned how to use a sewing machine in home economics . I’ve never understood how a sewing machine wasn’t just viewed as another tool, super useful tool that can make or fix just about anything.
I was hesitant to watch this video when I saw the subject, and almost clicked away the first couple of minuets, but watched all the way through, and man, one can always count on Van to punch you in the soul with a profound ending. I write this while looking down at my 25 year old dungarees with iron-on patches that I will now have to sew... Damn you!
I never gotten any proper sewing classes, but the tears in my clothes demanded for some repairs
I self taught myself some hand sewing, it was not pretty at first but you find yourself improving overtime
Hand sewing is one of the thing that I say is the most important basic skills to learn
You never know when you're gonna need it, but when the time suddenly comes, you'll be thanking yourself that you know how to sew
Another craft/skill lost to the lack of home economics classes. Very informative video Van!
The one that he calls a running stitch is actually called a backstitch.
Running stitch is just the basic up and down one.
Backstitch is (as the name suggests) going forward then backward retracing your steps and creating a whole line
Those 9 minutes flew by - every shot was so compelling I didn't take my eyes off the screen!
My grandfather taught me the basics of sewing and it has been a skill that is so meditative to my soul. Sew on!
Yeah! The Van videos I love are back! Sewing is a great skill to have. I have a backpack I love (perfect size, fit, function, pockets, etc), and it's irreplaceable! The strap started ripping from the bag, so I just got out my thick thread and needle and sewed it all up.
What’s the backpack?
@@gaigehardy3861 Since you asked...It's nothing special to anyone else, but at risk of sounding particular....what I like about it that all new backpacks don't have is:
1) I can unzip the backpack both edges all the way to the bottom, so no need to take everything out to find what is at the bottom. Every backpack I see now has one smaller zipper at the top only.
2) It is wide, so it can hold wide things which is very handy. Most new back packs are narrow and deep. Mine is wide and a little more shallow, yet holds tons of stuff.
3) I've sewn on some patches, and don't want to have to re-sew those on a new one!
The padlock on the fabric scissors is straight to many a sewers hearts!
Just want to share that your videos in general resonate with me very deeply. This one in particular. On multiple levels . Please don’t stop making them!
Hiya Van love you're videos.I've been sewing for a couple of years now. My partner taught me first to hand sew and then on a machine. I love it, being able to say to someone i made this. That sense of pride. I made this. Ive repaired backpacks, hemmed trousers, made tool rolls and now it almost seems criminal to go out and buy an overpriced pouch for something when i can just make one. Hope you and the family have a great day
Van is single-handedly getting people to repair rather than re-buy.
Hero.
I love how you locked your scissors. I have to do that to my Doobie roller
I’m a big fan of sewing. I taught myself to use a machine many years ago. Mainly because, as a hobbit sized man, I struggle to find clothes that fit properly. So I starting adjusting waists and tapering in legs to make them fit more “fashionably” then I started deconstructing things and making my own clothes and other gear from scratch. It’s loads of fun.
As a man solidly enmeshed in middle age, I have found a sewing machine invaluable for getting a more bespoke look from my thrift store clothes. If its a suit or something important, professional work is in order. If its a dress shirt worn as a casual, shorts with gapping openings, or pants needing hemmed, my skills are fine. I'm a little surprised Van doesn't have a simple machine.
Learning to sew was one of the earliest and most valuable life skills i learned from my mom. Repairs have just become an automatic way of life for me, whether it's patch or plug or pleat. I've never shied away from people knowing as a guy, I've always embraced it, much like braiding and if you've ever been stuck in the mud with 3 small ropes, you appreciate one braided rope that much more.
I've even been summoned in to mend a bride's wedding dress prior to the wedding I was attending. More dudes need to learn to sew.
One of those basic life skills everyone should know, along with cooking.
sewing is the one act of repair that i feel confident in doing, despite not being able to do it well. i hand-sewed together a turtle backpack for my daughter's school play (she was yertle the turtle). sewed covers for the pack, turtle-style plates, and even strap covers so she could cover the normal gray straps. had to think of stress and longevity as a stage costume/prop so there was quite a bit of planning involved. whenever i do it, i think of mrs. brunsma, my grade 5 home-ec teacher (i'm almost 50yo now) and hope i'm doing it right in her eyes. :) great video, thanks so much for it!
Everyone who has purchased sewing specific scissors totally understands the padlock!
I have made a habit of repairing my clothes and, like you, tend to love my mended pieces more than newer items. Thanks for your inspiration and insights!
Pair after pair of work pants tearing in the crotch, pockets etc. taught me how to sew. Way cheaper to repair then always buying new. And the amount of things I repair now (or sew entirely from scratch) is crazy (and a lot of fun). Great winter activity
True this, there's just a satisfaction factor from repairing your stuff and being able to use it again
Plus showing it to other people that you repaired the stuff lol
Most people assume my wife or mom did it and I laugh saying they would both rather buy me whatever new 🤣 I do it all by hand too, sometimes it's tough to endure the big projects, but like you said, nothing quite like wearing your own "custom" gear. Especially when your coworker saw them get ripped and wrote em off immediately not knowing you wash em, fix em, and throw em right back in rotation 🤙🏼
I machine sew, as I am a sewer. On an older machine, they are harder to find now sadly. I am not a tinkerer of mechanical things. I probably should learn.
I enjoy recreating viking garments and handsew most of it. It is a ritual and very meditative to do. It brings me joy and also everything seems daunting. A feeling of not having the time to do so creeps up on me. Yet still I do TAKE the time to do so. When I wear it, wash it, fold it, I see the handsewn seams and feel joy.
Worth it
as someone who has sewn for the past 50 years, I appreciate this. Love your handwork. BTW Van, the ribbon you showed at the beginning is pronounced "grow grain". I believe it's a French word, so the S is silent
You're the first creator that actually sold me the idea of a SkillShare subscription. You're that good! WTF.
I am confused but grateful.
I sew for a living. Love this video
Singer WWII industrial walking foot with a stepper motor upgrade is my trusted machine. Sewing is to fabric as welding is to metal, a valuable skill every Spirtied Man should possess.
I sew (so) appreciate your videos, Van! 😃❤️
Best freakin channel on RUclips
Running stitch is called a "Lock Stictch" in line splicing. You re locking the threads together by passing on inside of another, very similiar to a "Brummel Lock" in an eye splice.
Thanks for the inspiration, Van. I just fixed my first knee of some climbing pants.
Some notes from the video:
Use strong thread, not %100 cotton. polyester or mixed.
use a strong needle, big eye.
Tie a knot, thicker than the needle.
leave room for tying off stitches.
You can put a needle at each end of your thread to do a saddle stitch. That's the classic leatherworking stitch and it locks into itself even more.
Wow, hours ago I was just thinking I need to try sewing some webbing loops “just like Van” for some gifts and for myself and this video pops up the very next day. You are doing important work Van.
I commend you, one of your more salient pieces. Practical meets the spiritual without the maudlin grotesquerie of sentimentality.
Awesome video. Wish it was longer. I could watch your videos all day. Actually, there are days that I do watch them all day long. You have a pleasant voice and enjoy all your videos. I'm always learning from your videos. Thank you Van. Have an awesome day.
as a patron I saw this a few months back but it's a good one and worth watching again.
I learned how to sew for the first time out out necessity when my tent ripped in the Sierra Nevadas backpacking. Used floss. Worked like a charm!
Great vid!
Fantastic story telling, Van! Thank you!!
Cool! Thanks for sharing it. ✌️
My favorite pants are the pair I only use for skateboarding. Repairing them and wearing them out are both great feelings.
Great video!!!
Thanks for this one, along with all your inspiring and practical stories! I watched this and decided that I should try to fix my son's pillow. I went out to the garage to grab a sewing kit, and discovered that I had left the door open! It was like 9pm, so could have been a bad deal. Small bit of karmic reward for continuing the cycle of paying it forward :)
i needed this... we all needed this. gratitude for all the things you do!
Amazing video as always
As always, fantasticly explained and recorded as well as cut. Awesome, Van!
Beautiful
Another excellent video 📼
Another good one. Thanks Van
The padlock on the scissors is brilliant!
Beautiful film
Great video
That this video dropped an hour after a big spend at my local haberdashery to stock up on patches, thread and other consumables in prep for repairing a whole pile of worn clothes sitting on my desk…. 😂 Being a keen hiker I find I’m repairing these expensive clothes, packs, sleeping bags etc on a regular basis to keep them usable. Same for my work clothes. Hand stitching is a very useful skill - especially in clothes repair - however don’t discount investing in a decent sewing machine too. Makes certain repairs so much easier and neater. Being able to DIY your own clothes and gear (tents, tarps and so on) is pretty great too.
Beautifully done.
Thanks for this. Great movie.
The running stitch is what happens when you saddle stitch leather using two needles, but with saddle stitch it looks better, the method is made so that when your saddle has a seam rip, you can just run a new line of thread, locking with the old one and go about your day
I've recently discovered your channel and it is really soothing to watch your videos, thank you for that!
Your videos are always so therapeutic to watch and so informative and interesting so thank you
What perfect timing from Van; for a skill that I have relentlessly been reminding myself I need to learn. Thank you.
Sewing is the one thing my grandmother taught me that i remember.
Van,
You've really inspired me to be a creative filmmaker while also becoming a handyman. Thank you for your movies.
Back to back uploads. Hell yes
super video, beautiful stitching the two go together
This is the type of content for which I subscribed. Thx
Van,
I really enjoy your videos.
Taking a little bit of time out of my day every now and then to watch a few minutes of the wonderful creativity and inventiveness that comes out of your head is a real treat for me.
Thank you for making them. I'm really glad you do.
Neill.
i've been putting off repairing a few items of clothing for a while and this has given me the motivation to go and do it thank u van
Love the detail on the 8 against the distracting light reflection…
Wonderful from start to finish 😊 My father always darned his socks❤
These are the best videos makes me want to do all these awesome things
I've seen Skillshare promotions by many content creators and this one was utterly sublime. From the narrative on creativity, the selection of the personal example to presentation. Great, like the sewing and the camera stand :)
You are so right😊
This was quick. Nice.
This is one of my favorite videos. And Van makes me feel proud to have put so much time and energy into creating my two oil painting classes that are now on Skillshare! I love that I can 'give back' to the world in this way. 🥰
My Grandmother lived through the Great Depression, several wars and fled the dust bowel. She would say, mostly to men, “if you can weld you can sew, now get to work”.
Van, your hands and fingertips are the stars of this video! They are the tools of a Spirited (handy) Man. An inspiring example of creativity and self-reliance. Thank you!
I got my first machine about 15 years ago and it changed my life. I know have 4 machines and sew weekly. It made me investigate how things are made and inspired me to repair and make my own gear. I highly recommend getting a decent machine. Hand sewing is fun, but having a machine is so much more efficient.
Amazing
would love to see more videos about the clothing you mentioned and showed. Must be some great stories behind them, the different adventures they have all been on.
Van i love your videos
Van, I love the way you explain things, so easy to follow, the ‘spirited man’ theory resonates with me enormously
Im surprised you say that about a machine, i love a project on my machine it puts me in a state of flow for sure. Like your hand made stitches, it gives it character.
Shana tova Van! I don’t think I’ve missed a video. Your absolutely brilliant
Thank u for so much I have learn
Van, thank you. This is my favorite channel of all-time. We are kindred spirited men
I have wanted this video for months. And finally I got the notification.
I'm very happy. 😊
Could you make a video on CLAY CRAFT?
I love the meticulous nature of this, but more so, the fact it gives what it accompanies greater meaning and purpose.
You know what I hate the most.
When your videos end.
Love them. Thank you Van.
I learned how to sew & crochet as a child. It seems as though learning to do it the manual way can give you an appreciation for the capabilities of the modern computerized sewing machines. The one my wife has will make 50 different patterns of stitches, and it's extremely easy to use. Been using it at work to make anode bags for electroplating.
A lock on your scissors how funny! I thought my mother was picky about all the scissors ive acquired for her over the years but that's next level! Gonna have todo that for her!
The macro shots are incredible !
Is that what they’re called ? Close ups !
Yes, this is VERY GOOD content from Van!
Last video was a complete mess.
Thank you and greetings from Portugal.
I like these skills based videos
The best skillshare promo!
Love it!! I am a painter/musician and looove to make my own caps, vest, patch old clothes into new hybrids... or make bamboo, clay flutes, percussions that i use i my music. great channel 👍
the best youtuber at it again
had to go look up Susan Orlean based on your Skillshare integration. Going to take her class for sure. Love your work and video essays man.