5 Simple Sewing Machine Hacks with Rob Appell
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- Join Rob Appell, retired Sewing Machine Technician, as he walks you through 5 easy ways to improve your relationships with the tools you love.
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Very brave that you say you are a recovered alcoholic. And sewing is a good therapy to keep busy indeed. Applause!
Hi Rob, Thank you for your videos. Yes, I would love to learn more about the technical side of sewing. I think understanding the nuances of needles, tension, and anything else that is important to understand, will only help us take better care of our machines. Thanks again!
Yes, I would love to see more of taking care of the machine. I have a love affair going with mine. Any thing to help her last longer would be great. I love the new backdrop quilt.
Thank you Rob very helpful
Me too
Oh my! I just checked my feed dogs and they were filled with lint!!!! Thank you, Rob!
I am 85 yrs old and quilting keeps me alive and alert!
I appreciated your last comment, the one about cutting the thread, keeping the thread moving in the same direction. It never occurred to me and it makes so much sense. Thank you!
Hi Rob. I just saw your short version of this video, and realized I needed the long to see the long version.
Well I learned something new!! I didn't realize that Microtex meant sharps! That's insane! Thank you so much for all of this information.
Great info, nice personality/presentation. I've been sewing for 50+ years and I learn several things. Thanks
Thank you for this video. I’ve been sewing for years, now I can take better care of my machines.
Great to see you again ROB how are you missed ya 👍👍👍👍👍😃😃😃😃😃😃
A video on troubleshooting tension on sewing AND embroidery machine would be great.
Have watched your videos for a good while now, even have made some of the quilts you designed, have your book. Never knew you were a recovering alcoholic, gives me even more respect for you! You have done so well!! Color, fabrics, and beauty of design are definitely your go to. Love how you fully explain whatever you have your video on and your sense of humor. Keep it going!
A tension lesson would be great. Thanks for offering
Thanks Rob. A clean machine is a happy machine. You need to come over to garment making. It’s soooooo fun!
Hi Rob. It would help greatly if you had a tutorial on bobbin tension and how to adjust it for drop in bobbins. I’ve been sewing for over fifty years and just learned how to adjust the bobbin tension. I never knew that there was a bobbin tension on drop in bobbins. So if you could cover that so people could know about it, it will help other people. I love your videos you are really fun. Thanks
Joyce
THANKS SO MUCH!! AND CONGRATULATIONS ON 25 YRS!!
When I first came across this video I definitely judged your book by its cover - but when I heard why you quilt my judgements were put right in their place, thanks for a dose of humility - great video, I’m subscribed! 💙🙏🏽
Yes!!! Please do a tutorial on needles and tension!!
Thank you for telling about the problem I am having with my machine. The bobbin case.
Hi Rob, so great to see you back on RUclips. I have been sewing for over 40 years and I have never known how the needle numbering system works. I would love for you to do a tutorial on this, thanks!
Rob, you serviced my machines when you were at the Cotton Ball. My neighbor couldn’t figure out why her machine wasn’t sewing right and yes, she had never cleaned out the fuzz so everything was rising up. I laughed when you stated that as a possible problem. It really happens! A review of tension issues and needles always helps. Thanks for all the help you provide!
Love the quilt behind you!!
After sewing for many years I finally found Aurifil thread and what a difference it makes. Thanks for all the tips!
AMEN..my quilting long arm is in love with Aurifil..but like all makes of thread..black and red colours are still a problem re stitch quality..one answer to me for this problem..the amount of dye used to achieve these colours..am skeptical..how about you..🇨🇦
Please! All the information you can share helps immensely!
Absolutely please do a video on tension! I have nearly 50-year old Kenmore, no plastic internal parts (including bobbin case which is a drop-in.) Amazingly the yearly checkup is enough to keep it running beautifully sewing everything from guaze and lightweight knit to upholstery and denims.
Rob I have found out that the dust must be lifted out so I use a pipe cleaner with tiny bit of Sewing machine oil..so that anything picked up from bottom sticks to the pipe cleaner and like every five or so cleaning You should use vacuum,,,,I APPRECIATE THAT YOU are a tecki…However I am an 88year old gramma who absolutely LOVES SEWING MACHINES…and I don’t mind Cleaning my machines regularly ..because I know it adds to the LIFE of the MACHINE…LOVE YOU AND LOVE YOUR SHOWS…YOU ARE AMAZING…
Ditto below. Thanks for great video. Needles and threads remain a great mystery!
I've been sewing for years (no formal training) and your video has just taught me so much. Thank you
Beautiful quilt on the wall.
I think these are “tips” or “do’s” rather than “hacks”… but was still a great watch 😊
Hi Rob, new viewer. Love the quilt hanging behind you. So bright and colourful. I have been sewing for many years but recently heard elsewhere the tip of not pulling the thread backwards out of the machine. Makes alot of sense and I have changed my bad habit😅🇦🇺
Yes please, a tension issue video!
Congrats on the drinking. I know that takes an enormous amount of effort and stamina. Kudos.
As a former garment sewing teacher, I have taught these tips, but I didn’t know about the sharps needles! I’ve always related them to super fine fabrics like silk. Being relatively new to quilting, I’m glad to have Rob as a great instructor! I love gleaning new information! Thanks Rob!
I am laying on the couch because I am sick watching your videos. Realized I have not cleaned my machine for a while. So I went to my sewing room and did it!!! Thank you for all your tips and tricks ❤
I like to vacuum out most of the lint. I agree about the drop in bobbins having more lint.
That was the best description of why you always want to pull the thread out through the needle.
Hi Rob,
I would appreciate a tutorial on needle sizes and use, as well as something thread weights and types ( why cotton vs. polyester). Thanks for such straight forward instructions!
Schmetz also has great tutorials about needles
Love your quilts and videos.
Your hacks are so informative, and better yet, they are explained in such a way that we can understand it!
I have been sewing for years on older machines, and would clean, oil, and change needles regularly but I never really understood the WHY. You gave me that AH-HA moment. Thank you so much!🙏🏻
My lady at dealership showed me how put bobbin case in correctly and i learned how to do it
I am not a new sewer but I still need a needle tutorial.
I too need a video on tension. I enjoy your videos.
I too am a grateful recovering alcoholic. 33 years of sobriety. Fiber Artist and quilter
I got a set of those mini vacuum attachments and I use a small battery vacuum with those attachments and suck out all my machines including my longarm. For me this really gets my machines clean of the lint build up.
Hello Rob! Thank you for sharing your recovery journey and “Sew Well”. You have helped me get through my morning, off my couch, and over to my machine.
Yes to the tension video! This was great 👍
I haven't done any sewing for years, but used to make my kid's clothes. Now that my granddaughter is making thing's by hand I've got her a small portable sewing machine for her 12th birthday. I guess I'll need to get my machine serviced before I try to get back into it and give her some instructions on machine sewing. I've been learning wood working. So a big thank you for your tips 🙂
Yes, need a video on the needles & their numbering system!
This was a first time watching you. Thank you and I learned things I didn't know.
Hi Rob, Thank you for all the information on keeping the sewing machine running well. I paid so much for my machine and hope to have it for years to come. I sometimes use a pipe cleaner to clean out in places that my brush can"t get to.
Schmootz? 🤣🤣 my new favorite sewing term. Glad to have found you again! If you haven’t already (and I’m going now to check) but PLEASE do some more technical videos!!
Schmutz is German for dirt.
The pipes leaked in the ceiling, and I had my old 1970 s era kenmore right under. Water destroyed the table, but I managed, in the process of drying, fixed what you are describing!!! It works better now better than my newer bernina!!
I laughed out loud when you said that the manufacturer did not pack felt in the feed dogs BECAUSE I cleaned this particular area and wondered afterward if that 'felt' was supposed to be there....thanks, Rob.
I use Aurifil thread, my machine, Pfaff, likes it best, but I have a problem with the thread being shredded by the needle. I've tried cleaning the machine, changing the needle, changing the bobbin, but it still happens. I went to a larger needle thinking that might have a larger eye, still having problems and yes, I use Schmetz needles. Then the thread breaks and I cannot pull the thread out of the machine, have to pull it through the top when it gets stuck. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Yes, please! I would love to have you tall about tensing problems!!
Yes I would love for you to talk about tension problems
Yes please-the numbering system would be very helpful!
Wow i had thought i just cleaned my machine. The amount of lint in my machine, i am surprised it could move! Thanks for the tips.
So glad to find you with your knowledge of sewing machine maintenance thanks to a great job and yes a class on needles would be outstanding thank you so much! Laverne
Yes, please do a video on threads and needles!!
I haven’t used my machine in several years and am planning on doing small projects in quilting. I used to oil and clean when using. It is incredible the lint that gets in there, but you have to be careful that you don’t over oil because you will get some on your clothes. I am glad for this video because I will need to do this BEFORE I start sewing again
Hey there sewing brother! I’m also a friend of Bills - I love when we out ourselves and show others what a healthy fun exciting sober life looks like:-).
Wonderful video. Good reminders. Yes would love a discussion of needl sizes and types. Thanks Rob. Always enjoy your tips.
Great tips , but absolutely stunning guitar, my husband would love this 👍👍
Any help you provide is incredibly helpful
I would love to see video on needles - I know when to use certain needles but not the why. Great job
I love it! I'm always surprised the amount of sewists who don't know they need to do regular machine maintenance. Maybe it's because I grew up with and am married to a mechanic, but maintenance will prevent so many big problems down the road!
I would love to see a troubleshooting tension video so I'll have a go to reference when people tell me about their tension issues.
Rob, your explanations are so helpful. More info on needles would be so helpful!
Me too please 😊
Actively not feed dogs but bobbin. Who knew...nit me
YES, really want & need more tips & tricks .... education about machines/needles/threads ALL of it... Thanks again
Would love to see more on needles and tension. Love your Sew Well tips
Hi Rob a great video, you make maintenance look so easy, I have a Bernina for nearly 40 yrs. and never knew how to oil it, thank you.
I absolutely would like to see a video regarding trouble shooting tension issues!
Hi Rob. Thank you for the simple explanations. I have been sewing for years, but am still a beginner. I cleaned my sewing machine, but never used oil on it. I will try oiling the sewing machine before making baby quilts.
Yes! I love the nerdy stuff like why they are numbered a certain way
Yes! Would love to how to solve tension issues! Thank you Rob!!
Wow, what a wealth of information! Thank you so much. I’m getting back into sewing garments and my skills are so rusty. Your videos are wonderful.
Lovely video.I just helped a friend save a service visit by showing her how to clean her machine and improve the tension.I learned a lot and would like to see the videos about needles and tension pkease.
I do clean my machines using pipe cleaners: stick one thru a coffee stir stick and bend or curl the end, cut off end when it gets too dirty, bend the end and clean some more.
I would also appreciate videos on needles and tension and the history of your sleeve (I've been watching you for a long time and have seen the tats grow from nothing).
That’s a good hint!
I do, too! Love the pipe cleaner!
Ah yess fur the video on tension also...thank you
Yes I’d love to know more about my machine and the tension issues…many thanks for this video
Rob, thank you. Always enjoy your videos. So nice to see another man sewing and quilting.
I rarely comment. But this is a really essential "you want to know this" vid. Thanks so much!!
Thank you, I am working on needles and tension videos soon
A,ways loves the hints. And so easy to understand.
congratulations of your recovery. I know how difficult addictions of any kind are. thanks for your videos
Oh Rob! I NEEDED this video. I needed to learn about cleaning and maintaining my machine. I have to get the copy of the manual printed. I didn't know that canned air could be an issue. TY! I didn't know to remove my bobbin case like that. This is my first machine with a flat bobbin like that.
I would love any in-depth talk about needles and 🧵🪡.
I never knew about pulling the thread the way it sees, GREAT LOGICAL TIP! TY!! This was super helpful. You explain and demonstrate very well. I am so grateful that I found you. Thank you for sharing this with us.😊🎉❤✂️🦓🍀😊
One of my favorite things to do is maintain my machine. I would like you to do a tutorial on needle sizes. It always confuses me. Thanks for a great tutorial on machine maintenance.
Tension issues are the bane of my sewing existence. I'd love more information!
I use a good quality paint brush because it gets into tinier places and attracts the lint with a bit of static electricity. I used to do cleanings for my students and customers who bought machines from me.
Yes, needle info and tension would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for the videos.
Thank you. Please do the video on tension discs and correcting tension.
Thank you, Rob for this video!
Thank you for great info. I would like needle knowledge and to learn about tension disc care. Congratulations on your sobriety. It changes your life for the better. God bless.
What a helpful video, especially for a semi- beginner. Thanks Rob, for great information .
Please continue with your sewing machine maintenance. We can always use these to
Ips. Love the quilt behind you too, thank you!
Never have I heard about cutting the thread at the top and pulling it through the needle! Great tip.
YES! KEEP THE TIPS COMING! Stuff I didn't know. Thanks much.
80/12 has always also been my favorite size of the needle. Thanks for taking the thread out , didn’t know that one.
I was taught to sew as a child. I even took a home ec class in junior high. Neither my mom nor the home ec class taught me how to take care of my machine. I knew my machine had a little brush but I honestly never knew where to use it. I was just telling my friend I was frustrated with sewing because of the state of my machine. Unfortunately, I am not in a position to hire someone to do maintenance so hopefully, your videos will be enough for now.
I actually remember now that we did kind of brush lint out of my mom's that had the mounted bobbin. I don't think she knew how to clean when she switched machine types.
Love everything you can show me!!!!
Hello there, yes I would love to know more about sewing machine needles. Thanks Tracy