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Wanna know how i sew velvet together? It will probably make some of you shreek in horror, but it works beautifully. Staples. Yes just regular office staples. I make lots of velvet pillows and before learning you had to baste first was on verge of pulling my hair out. So i watched a few videos but the pinning, then hand basting was too time consuming. So i decided to try staples, close to the edge where you would have your pins and whola! Worked great. No more damage to fabric than a needle or pin would and besides its outside seam allowance, anyway. But still, no problems. It actually did better than hand basting. I tried hand basting several times and there were still gathers. I never have that with staples. And because you dont have to pin, either, it is much quicker.
If you are looking for a good tutorial on how to sew velvet fabrics, look no further! What a great channel! I have been sewing for many years and still always find something new or just useful here, like working with particular fabrics, especially new ones. I have Fabric Sewing Guide by Claire Schaeffer which is a great book. However I seldom consult it as I am a visual learner and prefer seeing it on RUclips. Thank you Professor!
I just received six yards of 56 inch wide velvet fabric to sew two curtain panels. Your video helped eliminate some of the fear. I need to incorporate a lining fabric and want to blind hem pretty much all four sides (though to call any side other than the bottom a hem may be misuse of the word). Lastly, it seems there is a huge debate online with nap up or nap down with regards to velvet curtains; many debating what they deem is right and what is wrong--allegedly nap up collects more dust yet appearing more dark or vibrant...etc. while nap down less dust and more dull color...but many claiming it is the right way. Not sure what standard is for curtains--nap up or nap down. Anyway thanks for the video, the idea of sewing four sides of a rectangle honestly seems like child's play (famous last words), wish me luck!
this was a great tutorial! I've been scared of velvet for years and have been trying to research how to sew with it because I always screw it up. I'm going to try another velvet project, now! Thanks so much!
I was mainly looking for how to sew Velveteen. Can you please explain how to sew and work with Velveteen? It is different from velvet. Usually made from cotton and you cannot really feel the direction of the pile when you run your finger across it since the pile is so short. The shifting is way more subtle than with Velvet. I am sewing pieces together that have curved edges and the ends never line up when I get done, the pieces also always end up twisted. I have tried basting and using different types of pins. I have not had success with adhesives either.
So...i bought the only velvet I could find in London. Im making a suit/dress. Its incredibly thin (not too disimular from yours i think) and I thought fusing would work as i sampled it. Im now stuck as trying to fuse them together is impossible to get the two pieces layed together evenly...any tips??
I just spent an hour watching several of your videos. I've been sewing for many years but I self-taught myself so these videos have been very helpful! Oh and one last thing, as I watched your hand sewing demos, something just didn't look right...and then I realized what it was, you're left-handed! I plan on teaching my granddaughter to sew and she's left-handed - any tips that would help her?
ArleenDel hmmm...we do tend to do everything "backwards" compared to right handed people and when I was a kid, there were never any left-handed scissors so I just learned how to cut with my right hand. The only tip I have is to show her the basics but let her hold things and stitch in the direction that feels comfortable. It could be that if she tries to just copy you, it may feel awkward and take a little longer to pick up. It's great that she has you to teach her! :D
@@ProfessorPincushion i do a few different thread/yarn crafts and Im left handed. A right handed friend taught me by helping me to do what she did thru the mirror method. Like we were mirrors images of each other.
I'm an intermediate seamstress and a fabric store near me was going out of business so I bought a bunch of velvet material for a great price and now I need to use it! To start I made a pretty easy pair of high-waisted booty shorts, but after only a few wears the bottom hem rolls up like crazy and the shorts are way too cheeky! Do you have any tips to either fix this, or at least avoid that happening to the next thing I make? I have so much material still left but I'm afraid to work with it. Thanks!
hmmmm....you might want to add some interfacing to the hem area to stabilize the area more. How are you doing your hem? Another idea is finishing the area with sew-in hem tape which might provide some extra stablization.
Hi! thanks for posting such educational videos and I love them all especially for someone like me who is just learning how to sew. just one question, does the arrow indicate the warp grain of any fabric? thank you! i hope you post more and more videos cause im sooo learning from it. :)
Love your videos and I do plan on subscribing as I see them as very valuable. One question; would you use these techniques with suedecloth as well? And I know this is forward, but my daughters were wondering if a prom dress tutorial was in your future?
The Jackson yes, you can especially when it comes to following the grainline rules. I don't have a prom dress on my list but it's always a possibility. Thanks for watching :)
Question: is there any way to remove stitch marks from velvet fabric? I have navy cotton velvet skirt that I had taken in a little on the sides (waist & upper hip area) many years when I was thinner. I want to update it to wear this winter with boots so I will make the hemline longer - that part is easy and will look ok. But unfortunately, I also need to let out the stitches I made years so that it will fit me more comfortably. I thought I could try steaming it? Please let me what I should try. Thanks!
I only three days ago was thinking of designing an outfit with velveteen! So no pin tucks or ruffles. Seem like a lot of caution and time goes into working with velveteen. Is silk thread the only thread that can be used?
For velveteen, you can probably use a cotton or all purpose thread. It really depends on the content of the fabric and velvet is usually more luxurious than velveteen so for that I recommend a higher quality thread. good luck!
Thank you so much for that information. Just one more question though. You mentioned in this video that the hem on velvet is done by hand. Does this also apply to stretch velvet?
Seth Perkins I would probably still do by hand. It'll look nicer on the right side. You might want to try the catch stitch. We have a tutorial on our channel for this.
Seth Perkins tension varies from machine to machine so you just have to experiment with scraps. For my machine, I think I would want a looser thread tension so I'd probably start with a 3. Make sure that the stretchiest way of the fabric is going around horizontally, around your body. You may want to use a stretch stitch or zigzag stitch to maintain the fabric stretchiness for your seams. Also, a walking foot in this case would be ideal to use. If you can't get one and you can adjust the foot tension, I would make this tension a little looser as well. good luck!
Thanks for the great tutorial ! What kind of velvet are you using here ? I looked but couldn't find any as fine as that . Also , is there any crease less variety of velvet that wont crush with frequent usage ?
Jinxy Jaggi I picked mine up at JoAnn's. I think it's just made of polyester. You might also look on mood fabrics online to find velvet. I do not know of any creaseless velvet, unfortunately :(
+Professor Pincushion Would this be considered a 'stretch' velvet you're working with? I've never worked with velvet, but am planning a very full cape for my Halloween costume this year. I know panne is a huge pain due to it's stretchiness so would prefer something easier to work with.
So I'm starting a mini clothing line collection, to sell in my online store........ I wanted to make a cloak/ cape but NOT for costume, I want to be able to where in cold weather, Because it snows where I live. I know there is light weight velvet and heavy weight velvet but IDK the proper name for the heavy weight velvet, and no fabric store close by where I live so I have to order everything online. I was told that upholstery (the stuff they use to decorate homes) was heavier, but idk I've never worked with velvet before. Can someone PLEASE HELP?! Thank you.
+Aria Lynn yes, if you want the thicker fabric, look for upholstery velvet. It's not going to be as luxurious as the apparel velvet but I think that's what you are looking for. you might have to look for it online www.fabricguru.com/c-velvet?gclid=CO6mo8-lyscCFQeTfgodTzEAlA
Thank you for another great tutorial. You may, however, want to change the email to say 'you can't resist touching and handling beautiful fabrics' rather than 'you can'. hehe
Zig zag stitch will help control fraying of the raw edge better by providing resistance to the weave of the fabric threads that run perpendicular AND parallel to the general direction of the stitch line; whereas a straight stitch will only "lock in" threads that run perpendicular to the stitch line allowing for fraying of the parallel fabric threads from the stitch line to the raw edge. If you want to minimize fraying or create a good barrier to fraying, zig zag stitch the raw edge or at least near it. (I realize this is 2 years old, but to whomever else may read this with the same question.)
Some great tips, but it could be misleading for any novice sewer as the demonstrator is left-handed so she's sewing in what, for most, would be the 'wrong' direction!
This is why I place an emphasis on feeling the fabric to make sure you're sewing with the nap going down. Everything else is pretty generic no matter if you're left handed or right handed.
+MaiNKoncept it really depends on the content of the fabric. If you look at the label of the fabric at the fabric store, it should have the care instructions printed on it. If you're specifically looking for washable velvet, I would search online for "washable velvet fabric" and you should be able to find some dealers.
I feel it combines the best of both worlds. Obviously, a large basting stitch is going to be quicker but, since fabric slippage is the biggest concern here, that small stitch is going to provide better security. You can also skip the stitches and just use a spray basting instead.
Wanna know how i sew velvet together? It will probably make some of you shreek in horror, but it works beautifully. Staples. Yes just regular office staples. I make lots of velvet pillows and before learning you had to baste first was on verge of pulling my hair out. So i watched a few videos but the pinning, then hand basting was too time consuming. So i decided to try staples, close to the edge where you would have your pins and whola! Worked great. No more damage to fabric than a needle or pin would and besides its outside seam allowance, anyway. But still, no problems. It actually did better than hand basting. I tried hand basting several times and there were still gathers. I never have that with staples. And because you dont have to pin, either, it is much quicker.
I also sew a lot of velvet cushions.Going to try this.Thank you!
Thank you!!!!! 😂❤️
Omg that's brilliant. Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing!!!!
My upholstery teacher said the same. Staples is the easiest way to keep it in place.
Thank you for talking about interfacing with velvet in this! I am about to tackle my first velvet project and this helped immensely!
Thanks this has truly helped me because this is my first time actually knowing that you can press velvet fabric.
My favorite material. Nothing beats velvet the and velveteen.
If you are looking for a good tutorial on how to sew velvet fabrics, look no further! What a great channel! I have been sewing for many years and still always find something new or just useful here, like working with particular fabrics, especially new ones. I have Fabric Sewing Guide by Claire Schaeffer which is a great book. However I seldom consult it as I am a visual learner and prefer seeing it on RUclips. Thank you Professor!
I just received six yards of 56 inch wide velvet fabric to sew two curtain panels. Your video helped eliminate some of the fear. I need to incorporate a lining fabric and want to blind hem pretty much all four sides (though to call any side other than the bottom a hem may be misuse of the word). Lastly, it seems there is a huge debate online with nap up or nap down with regards to velvet curtains; many debating what they deem is right and what is wrong--allegedly nap up collects more dust yet appearing more dark or vibrant...etc. while nap down less dust and more dull color...but many claiming it is the right way. Not sure what standard is for curtains--nap up or nap down. Anyway thanks for the video, the idea of sewing four sides of a rectangle honestly seems like child's play (famous last words), wish me luck!
you can do it! good luck! :)
This was so great!! I am working with velvet for the first time this month.
Can we just stop to appreciate that manicure? My nails keep breaking when I craft
This was so helpful and informative! Thank you so very much!
this was a great tutorial! I've been scared of velvet for years and have been trying to research how to sew with it because I always screw it up. I'm going to try another velvet project, now! Thanks so much!
+Whitney Jones you can do it! :)
You can iron velvet if you have a needle pressboard! It's a live saver :)
A gentleman must learn the difference!
I was mainly looking for how to sew Velveteen. Can you please explain how to sew and work with Velveteen? It is different from velvet. Usually made from cotton and you cannot really feel the direction of the pile when you run your finger across it since the pile is so short. The shifting is way more subtle than with Velvet. I am sewing pieces together that have curved edges and the ends never line up when I get done, the pieces also always end up twisted. I have tried basting and using different types of pins. I have not had success with adhesives either.
That was so helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the tutorial. What causes a seam on velvet to look wavy an how can I avoid this?
it could be the machine tension, maybe it's too high. A walking foot also helps
When you steam the seams why not use a clapper.
So...i bought the only velvet I could find in London. Im making a suit/dress. Its incredibly thin (not too disimular from yours i think) and I thought fusing would work as i sampled it. Im now stuck as trying to fuse them together is impossible to get the two pieces layed together evenly...any tips??
Damn !! You're a good teacher..My girlfriend loves your nails.. another great tutorial..thank you.best wishes.. a fan Bill
Currently cutting stretch velvet and I’m already regretting it, no wonder velvet garment is so expensive on the market, it’s pain to cut
I just spent an hour watching several of your videos. I've been sewing for many years but I self-taught myself so these videos have been very helpful! Oh and one last thing, as I watched your hand sewing demos, something just didn't look right...and then I realized what it was, you're left-handed! I plan on teaching my granddaughter to sew and she's left-handed - any tips that would help her?
ArleenDel hmmm...we do tend to do everything "backwards" compared to right handed people and when I was a kid, there were never any left-handed scissors so I just learned how to cut with my right hand. The only tip I have is to show her the basics but let her hold things and stitch in the direction that feels comfortable. It could be that if she tries to just copy you, it may feel awkward and take a little longer to pick up. It's great that she has you to teach her! :D
ArleenDel
@@ProfessorPincushion i do a few different thread/yarn crafts and Im left handed. A right handed friend taught me by helping me to do what she did thru the mirror method. Like we were mirrors images of each other.
I'm an intermediate seamstress and a fabric store near me was going out of business so I bought a bunch of velvet material for a great price and now I need to use it! To start I made a pretty easy pair of high-waisted booty shorts, but after only a few wears the bottom hem rolls up like crazy and the shorts are way too cheeky! Do you have any tips to either fix this, or at least avoid that happening to the next thing I make? I have so much material still left but I'm afraid to work with it. Thanks!
hmmmm....you might want to add some interfacing to the hem area to stabilize the area more. How are you doing your hem? Another idea is finishing the area with sew-in hem tape which might provide some extra stablization.
Thank you!!! So thorough!!!
Are you able to fold your fabric, layout your pattern and cut out pattern pieces? I have some pieces that require to be cut on the fold...
Hi! thanks for posting such educational videos and I love them all especially for someone like me who is just learning how to sew. just one question, does the arrow indicate the warp grain of any fabric? thank you! i hope you post more and more videos cause im sooo learning from it. :)
sarah durana Yes, or the straight of grain which is parallel to that of the selvage. We definitely have more videos to come :)
Love your videos and I do plan on subscribing as I see them as very valuable. One question; would you use these techniques with suedecloth as well? And I know this is forward, but my daughters were wondering if a prom dress tutorial was in your future?
The Jackson yes, you can especially when it comes to following the grainline rules. I don't have a prom dress on my list but it's always a possibility. Thanks for watching :)
Question: is there any way to remove stitch marks from velvet fabric? I have navy cotton velvet skirt that I had taken in a little on the sides (waist & upper hip area) many years when I was thinner. I want to update it to wear this winter with boots so I will make the hemline longer - that part is easy and will look ok. But unfortunately, I also need to let out the stitches I made years so that it will fit me more comfortably. I thought I could try steaming it? Please let me what I should try. Thanks!
Unfortunately, I don't think velvet is very forgiving when it comes to taking out stitches, even if you steam it :(
whats the difference between velvet and velveteen? content, grain, pile...
What type of sew on Interfacing was that? Lightweight or Midweight
I do enjoy your blog. Do I need to have the velvet dry cleaned first before sewing?
If you plan on dry cleaning the garment, then it's a good rule of thumb to dry clean it prior to starting your project.
Why the short stitch and long stitch in basting?
Could you use a cotton thread for sewing velvet?
Wow great video
wow amazing video
Super helpful, thank you!
How would you sew a zipper onto velvet?
I only three days ago was thinking of designing an outfit with velveteen! So no pin tucks or ruffles. Seem like a lot of caution and time goes into working with velveteen.
Is silk thread the only thread that can be used?
For velveteen, you can probably use a cotton or all purpose thread. It really depends on the content of the fabric and velvet is usually more luxurious than velveteen so for that I recommend a higher quality thread. good luck!
ahh great help :> i hope to use these soo!
Thank you very much for this video ❤️❤️❤️
thanks for this great toutorial.. and your guidance.. !!
Thank you so much for that information. Just one more question though. You mentioned in this video that the hem on velvet is done by hand. Does this also apply to stretch velvet?
Seth Perkins I would probably still do by hand. It'll look nicer on the right side. You might want to try the catch stitch. We have a tutorial on our channel for this.
Just wanted to ask you since I am working with Stretch Velvet. ... what tension should my sewing machine be set to and what thread should I use?
Seth Perkins tension varies from machine to machine so you just have to experiment with scraps. For my machine, I think I would want a looser thread tension so I'd probably start with a 3. Make sure that the stretchiest way of the fabric is going around horizontally, around your body. You may want to use a stretch stitch or zigzag stitch to maintain the fabric stretchiness for your seams. Also, a walking foot in this case would be ideal to use. If you can't get one and you can adjust the foot tension, I would make this tension a little looser as well. good luck!
Thanks for the great tutorial ! What kind of velvet are you using here ?
I looked but couldn't find any as fine as that .
Also , is there any crease less variety of velvet that wont crush with frequent usage ?
Jinxy Jaggi I picked mine up at JoAnn's. I think it's just made of polyester. You might also look on mood fabrics online to find velvet. I do not know of any creaseless velvet, unfortunately :(
+Professor Pincushion Would this be considered a 'stretch' velvet you're working with? I've never worked with velvet, but am planning a very full cape for my Halloween costume this year. I know panne is a huge pain due to it's stretchiness so would prefer something easier to work with.
@@ProfessorPincushion is crushed velvet creaseless ? I think it is
amazing, great job
So I'm starting a mini clothing line collection, to sell in my online store........
I wanted to make a cloak/ cape but NOT for costume, I want to be able to where in cold weather, Because it snows where I live.
I know there is light weight velvet and heavy weight velvet but IDK the proper name for the heavy weight velvet, and no fabric store close by where I live so I have to order everything online.
I was told that upholstery (the stuff they use to decorate homes) was heavier, but idk I've never worked with velvet before.
Can someone PLEASE HELP?! Thank you.
+Aria Lynn yes, if you want the thicker fabric, look for upholstery velvet. It's not going to be as luxurious as the apparel velvet but I think that's what you are looking for. you might have to look for it online www.fabricguru.com/c-velvet?gclid=CO6mo8-lyscCFQeTfgodTzEAlA
Thank you for another great tutorial. You may, however, want to change the email to say 'you can't resist touching and handling beautiful fabrics' rather than 'you can'. hehe
great tutorial :)
I don't get why did she use a zig zag stitch Instead of a straight stitch for the raw edges
It's just a preference, you can use a straight stitch, if you want. :)
Zig zag stitch will help control fraying of the raw edge better by providing resistance to the weave of the fabric threads that run perpendicular AND parallel to the general direction of the stitch line; whereas a straight stitch will only "lock in" threads that run perpendicular to the stitch line allowing for fraying of the parallel fabric threads from the stitch line to the raw edge. If you want to minimize fraying or create a good barrier to fraying, zig zag stitch the raw edge or at least near it. (I realize this is 2 years old, but to whomever else may read this with the same question.)
Some great tips, but it could be misleading for any novice sewer as the demonstrator is left-handed so she's sewing in what, for most, would be the 'wrong' direction!
This is why I place an emphasis on feeling the fabric to make sure you're sewing with the nap going down. Everything else is pretty generic no matter if you're left handed or right handed.
Finally a left handed person! Thank you, made much more sense
I have a embossed silk velvet, I want to make drapes. Just simple straight can you help me ?
Doing drapes is mostly hemming the edges, it really depends on the type of drapes you want to have.
How to remove sewing marks on velvet
what type of pressure foot do you use with velvet?
You can use a regular presser foot but if you're worried about the seams becoming uneven due to crawling, you can also use a walking foot
hiya I'm new to fabrics + making my own clothing, would like to use velvet and would like to know how machine washable this kind of velvet is.
+MaiNKoncept it really depends on the content of the fabric. If you look at the label of the fabric at the fabric store, it should have the care instructions printed on it. If you're specifically looking for washable velvet, I would search online for "washable velvet fabric" and you should be able to find some dealers.
+Professor Pincushion thanks!
What is the rationale behind using an uneven basting stitch on the seams?
I feel it combines the best of both worlds. Obviously, a large basting stitch is going to be quicker but, since fabric slippage is the biggest concern here, that small stitch is going to provide better security. You can also skip the stitches and just use a spray basting instead.
Is it possible to top stitch on velvet? I was thinking of making a small evening purse.
yes, but maybe practice on a scrap, it's probably going to look pretty obvious.
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That’s velvet not velveteen a gentleman must know the difference
Hello,What type of velvet she's using?thank you.