15 ways I started sewing FASTER while making HIGHER QUALITY garments…
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
- Speed up your sewing practice, while improving the quality of your handmade garments! These are 15 ways I've improved my efficiency in sewing over the past 4 years. Let me know YOUR speedy sewing tips and tools in the comments below!
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I’ve been sewing clothes for 65 years now. Last year I bought a $45 pair (using an Amazon gift card) of rechargeable scissors and they are amazing. I have arthritis in my hands and wrists but I can now cut out multiple patterns pieces accurately and pain free. I realize now how often in the past I had retreated from sewing due to pain, but now I am recharged!
Honestly they make a HUGE difference! So glad you found them!
The best tip that my mother gave me is this one : instead of measuring a seam for the hem of a dress for example, I sew a line with the longest length possible on my machine according to the instructions on the pattern. For example, when the hem has to be folded at 1 inch, I sew a line with my machine at 1 inch. I fold and iron the fabric after and I topstitch the hem. This is fast and I am sure that the length of the hem is always exact and perfect. Love this very interesting podcast. Have a good day. Elise
That is a great tip. I am definitely going to that in the future. Thanks for sharing your mothers best tip😍
Bias tape makers are some of the unsung heroes of my sewing (not that there are any heroes, but you know what I mean). I was surprised at how efficient they are.
I bought the Amazon bias tape maker, but it left it in the drawer for about a month before trying it. Wow, what a fool I was. It is a game changer. I’m making drawstring backpacks to donate for my local Christmas charity event. I am truly enjoying doing this. I hope the kids like them.
Same!!
I put my inexpensive adjustable height ironing board to my right side at 90 degrees. Handy worksurface, ironing surface while at the sewing machine. I set its height the same as my sewing table. It's so lightweight. Also since I no longer have kids underfoot, I use an ironing with long cord. I also use a powerstrip for the iron, and a task light. When done sewing, I turn off strip. If I see the task light on, I know my iron is still on. So good reminder for this older brain. I noticed all your dyed linen is sold out, will you be making more soon? Thanks!
Great video!
If your machine has a knee lift, that's a game changer.
I desperately want to use mine but just can't get the hang of it! Need to keep trying I think!
Oohhhh...dated notes...that is so brilliant. I cannot even count how many times I've altered a pattern and then 6 months later gone to make it again and can't remember if I'm supposed to cut one line or the other...
All great tips! Especially winding a few bobbins before beginning a project; it’s a great tip for quilting as well. I never realized that an electric rotary cutter even existed until I started watching your videos. 😂
Thanks! Yeah I didn't know they existed either until I saw someone using on 2yrs ago, and my mind was blown!!
Wool pressing mat to press on my sewing table without having to get out ironing board. Mini iron for pressing seams without a heavy big iron
Thank you!
Excellent tips Léah! 👍 Thank you so much for sharing your video 🙏
Am going to have a look at the table as I currently use the end of the table where my serger sits or my ironing board and kind of shuffle the fabric around... not ideal! I do use some of the tips you have mentioned already, but would never have thought of taping buttons, how smart!
I have your wide leg pants pattern, can't wait to get started on it! 💖☺️
That electric shear looks so fun! I don’t sew that much but I still want it jajaja
Haha they really are so fun to use!!
1) Washable glue stick for quick basting seams before stitching, 2) washable crayola markers instead of fancy fabric marking pens that always run dry, and 3) setting up my sewing machine at a standing height. Your tips are amazing! I am totally drooling over that cutting and pressing table that folds down. Game changer!
Woah. These genuinely all blew my mind. The standing sewing machine especially. I want to try that! The markers make me nervous... they really wash out every time??
@@charliedarwintextiles I mean test on scrap piece of fabric but they are washable! If soap and water don’t work, then rubbing alcohol will do the trick.
I'm using Frixion markers and love them! I feel like they're a little more consistent than the washables. I also have my machine at standing height, but then I bought a saddle stool that raises up to drafting height so I can sit or stand with my machine at the same height.
I stick those stick on hooks on my sewing machines (I have 12) and hang scissors on there so they’re handy and I can see where they are. Also you can use this method for hanging a pin cushion on the sewing machine. Voilà!
Oooh great ideas!!
For gathering. Pull out a bunch of the top thread, at least 2x's the length of the fabric you want to gather. Set the stitch to a medium to large zigzag and stitch a couple of stitches then bring the top thread under the presser foot and zig zag over the thread. (You can pull on the thread a little bit if you need to as you go). This will gather your fabric and you can still adjust the gathers as you need. Am I clear as mud? lol I hope I'm not to confusing.
Ooooooh haha i did have to focus pretty hard as I read that, but I think I get it!! definitely going to try this!! Thank you!
@@charliedarwintextiles If you have a problem let me know and I will try to help. It's pretty easy once you get the hang of it.
I’m so glad I came across your video… I love love your patterns!
Yay! Thanks for being here, and I'm so glad you found me 😊
Hi Leah! The link you provided for the electric rotary cutter isn't working. Is the Hercules AS100-K Electric Rotary Fabric Mini Cutter what you like & use? Thank you for these terrific tips! I am looking forward to trying your taping on of buttons! Besides keeping my space clean as an enticement to sew, which I only periodically remember to do, I can highly highly recommend the vintage Bernina 820 sewing machine. It was a game-changer for me. I love it so! Thank you for your terrific and informative videos!
Thank you for letting me know, the link should be working now! And yes, that is the one I like and use. Also, thank you for the extra sewing machine recommendation!
Needle coming unthreaded is my number one problem, because the thread thing that goes up and down inevitably is always at the bottom when I stop sewing. When i go to sew it goes up and comes unthreaded. When I remember, I raise that to the top and it’s a non issue, do I remember?? Occasionally!
Lol I know! I put that tip in this video but I still only remember to do it like 75% of the time... so annoying!!
I don't see the point of filling up bobbins before you need them. Why such a big deal to fill one when the other is empty? At the end of the project, you have to transfer the bobbin thread back onto the spool, but now the thread in the spool is not continuous.
Ha I just hate filling them, so doing it ahead of time gets it out of the way while I've still got energy. I also sew with the same color thread a lot, so I just keep the leftover threaded bobbins for my next project!
I use white grey and navy all the time and have loads of bobbins ready to go. I also use these on most projects and only use matching thread where it will be visible which saves money too.
Me too, I use grey, cream, and navy for most seams, it's amazing how many fabrics they blend with. So having extra bobbins is great.
I have never heard of rewinding the thread back on the spool.
For topstiching, I seldom need an extra bobbin. In fact, even with topstitching, I often use a neutral color instead of color matching if it blends, especially on patterned fabric.
@theresaanndiaz3179 yes! I find it saves money, storage space and time.
Great video. Your sound was too low.
Thank you for the feedback on that, genuinely appreciate it!