I love how you talk...your accent...I see and make purses for sale....I need help finding regular customers over there....I love to meet new people from all over the world....I am in NY.
If you have a free arm machine, you can use the rubber band that comes on vegetables like broccoli for top stitching, The rubber band is usually colored so it's easy to see and it is big enough to get over the free arm. It's also a little thicker than a standard rubber band, so there is a small lip to press the fabric against. I like using this when I have a lot of straight stitching to do; it's especially useful when you have a seam allowance on your pattern that you're not used to. I suspect that your lego would work even better, but it never occurred to me to use one before. The next time I am in the attic, I will dig one out as I think that would be ideal. I've also used the edge stitching foot for one row of stitching and the quarter inch foot for second row in double top stitching to help keep the rows even. Thank you for sharing your tips.
I have that quilter's guide thing but have never used it because I haven't done any quilting. I never thought of installing it the other way around, thank you!
Yes, it's funny that the name can be a bit limiting! For me it was the opposite, I had no idea it was used for quilting until a few years ago. In Sweden, the manuals present it as a seam guide
For sewing dark fabrics, I use a ‘laser’ measure. I just mount it on the front of my machine and point it down across the fabric. It is the same one I use hang pictures straight. Also have used big thick rubber bands from craft store
A sort of head band with a set of magnifiying glasses that I bought for soldering electronics has found a new use. I don't have Lego pieces but thanks for the Post-it idea.
Great video. I think my machine came with a quilter's guide, and since I don't quilt, I had no plans on using it, but now I can pull it out and play around. Thank you so much.
It really is great, especially for wider hems- I use mine so much and had no idea it's called a quilter's guide in English. In Sweden, it's presented as a seam guide to use for any projects!
Excellent video. Very informative. These are some of the sewing skills I have been struggling with. I intend to start using your ideas on future projects immediately.
I wish I had a stitch in the ditch foot.. I have used my blind hem foot instead... I find if I was pay attention to fabric and not the needle it helps me to sew straighter. Tracing the line with chalk or soap helps as well. Thanks for the video! Your content is inspiration for me to sew more!
That's a great tip and I agree, following the fabric makes us do those small adjustment needed to sew straighter and practise helps a lot too! And thank you for your kind words!
Black tape is also called electrical tape in the U.S. as well. Also we do have a blue tape and that is also called painter's tape. It is normally used for taping things off for painting a room so that the paint don't go on some stuff it is not welcome too. There is also a green tape, I think, that is used for automotive painting. It is the same as blue tape but not as sticky and blue tape is already light.
Great video Johanna! I love all of your ideas and currently use two of them. In most cases, I use the pressure foot it self as a guide for small seems like a 1/4”. Sometimes I use my edge foot and other times are use tape (BTW, we call it electrical tape in the US too!). I’ve never used a quilting guide. However, I do have one and will now use it! Thanks again for the great video!
Thank you for the quilting guide tip! I have one that came with my machine, but never used it. That's going to change, thanks to you. The black tape is called "electrical" tape here in the US. Can see that stacking a few layers of it, will make it more useful for a seam guide. Here, also, there is a paper tape, called masking tape. Used by painters to "mask off" areas to get a smooth line without getting paint where it's not wanted. Traditionally, it is an off-white color with a fairly strong adhesive. In recent years, "blue" masking tape has appeared on the market. Now, a days, it's simply called painter's tape. It works better than traditional masking tape, as it is easier to remove. There's even a version that can be used on freshly painted walls, without fear of it pulling off the new paint, when done with its intended purpose. Thanks for sharing, including the Leggo idea. Since I don't have kids, will look for something in a similar size and shape to serve the same purpose.
Oldtimer Lee, no LEGO round this house either (I don’t miss them) so I use a craft stick and blue tack. Be sure and buff the stick a little with a nail buffer or send paper so it won’t snag your fabric. ( don’t ask) it’s working very well for me.
@@deborahtyler5625 That sounds like a good idea. Think I have some craft sticks in my shop. Yes, most of the time, any thing dealing with wood, will require some sanding. Fingernail emery boards are great for small sanding tasks. I keep some with my Dremel tools for that very reason.
Thanks for the video I loved watching it😁😁 And for the Lego idea brilliant here in South Africa we call the black tape insulation tape and the sticky things you put underneath the Lego we call press stick😊😊
...some great ideas...my personal favorite is the blue painter's tape...will have to try the quilting bar...have one & have never used it since I don't quilt, but will now...…….
Everyone in the US seems to love the blue tape, I shall check and see if this version is in Sweden too. Normally we only have the pale yellow masking tape
Something I've used before is mole skin. I buy the one with sticky back in the area of where you would find stuff for feet. Like insoles, bunion protector, foot deodorant etc. I cut a 1 inch strip and stick it on the bed of the machine at my measurement.
Thank you for all your ideas I do love the Lego idea. I also have a problem sewing straight and I’ve purchased so many different things and come up with one sided tape or a foam that works pretty good it’s about a half inch high but I never thought of the sticky blue stuff that you stick behind the Lego I like that idea thanks again I love all your videos
Great tips (as usual), thanks. What kinds of things can be used with a serger for sewing straight lines? That's the one machine I have the most trouble with.
I also use the Washi tape. Tip: If any tape ever leaves a residue on your machine (or other stuff), rub it off with a kitchen paper towel with a bit of cooking oil, and wipe clean with a clean paper towel. Turns out, that this dissolves many kinds of adhesives (not including the 1 second kind...).
I have a Janome 1600 and did not come with a quilter guide. The foot the machine came with cannot accept a guide. I tried to find a foot/guide on Amazon but no luck. Is there one that will fit a Janome 1600? Thanks
Nailpolish remover is made from Acetone. You can use it as well for removing Glue resedue from Surfaces like sewing machines..😉 (Btw if you mix acetone with Styrofoam it will result in a very strong glue which otherwise you have to buy very expensive. Acetone is very cheap.Styrofoam rest pieces you will find in packaging or construction sites.)
Any residue of adhesive can be removed with an alcohol pad. Tiny box (100 pads I think) is inexpensive and if you put in back into it's individual packaging, fold over the opening and hold it in place with paper clip, wonder clip, clothes pin it can be used multiple times. Happy sewing. TY for your videos.
The UK description for the electrical tape is insulation tape. It comes in red, black and green/yellow parallel stripes. There is white too but not useful on a machine bed. I’ve used all of your tool tips but tend to use the edge of the presser foot and adjust the needle position. When this isn’t practical I’ll use one of the other tools whichever is to hand at the time.
Yes the edge of the presser foot is often the best guide, I agree! I too can adjust the needle position on my machine and don't think I'll ever buy a machine without that feature again. And thank you for giving me the UK English word for this tape!
Thank you for your great tutorial! I was wondering - do you know the brand of the quilter's guide shown here? I can't seem to find one that wraps around the side of the machine like yours. Most (at least in the US) appear to be very short bars.
Can u please give us a link where you purchased the seam guide at the beginning of video. I am in USA and i cannot find anything like this. Plenty manufacture a guide about the size of the Lego. BUT i need one like yours, which comes down and wraps down the front of machine. The most important part, the part the rides along edge of Material, looks like it might be a total of around 3 inches. Please help!! Thanks!
Thanks for the tips. My biggest problem is topstitching necklines and armholes, in other words, curves. Which of these tips would help me achieve straight topstitching on curved areas?
The edge a regular presser foot is probably what most people use (including me). Also having a machine where one can move the needle position is very helpful in those cases, plus practice of course. On curves, some edge blade presser feet works well too. I wonder if a small piece of seam guide, such a square piece of lego or similar could help too?
I am very late in this discussion. I have had the same problem with curves and I found that a round object set at the same level as the needle works for curves.
There are a couple of fabric shops over here(US) that really get good looking selvedge edge jean fabrics in, even in colors! I follow them on IG & it's caught my eye. I hope shipping works out to you. Check PDX sewing studio (out of Portland ,OR), Stonemountain fabrics (cali), and Stylemaker fabrics (Seattle,WA). Met her at Frocktails. These are little independent places that really get some great stuff in, that is very current. Good luck! Can't wait to see what you get up to!
I have the magnetic seam guide. I’ve never been able to keep it in the correct place; the magnet would always ping away! The piece of Lego and the masking tape are great although I do tend to just use the edge of the foot which works well for me.
I forgot to mention the edge of the presser foot! It's my best tool too for narrow seams. But I find that the farther away the seam is from the presser foot the more I have to rely on some additional tool to sew straight. I've heard others not being all that about the magnetic foot either, even though the premise sounds good
Bernina also have a seam guide for the slide-on table www.bernina.com/en-US/Products-US/BERNINA-products/Accessories/Accessories-for-Sewing-Machines/Seam-guide-for-slide-on-table
I had to stop the video in the 17th second to write that I LOVE YOUR HAIRSTYLE :) Now I can continue watching ;)
Aww thank you! Sometimes I do the effort in and put rollers in my hair to make myself more presentable!
I love how you talk...your accent...I see and make purses for sale....I need help finding regular customers over there....I love to meet new people from all over the world....I am in NY.
You are a genius! The lego and post it notes are wonderful ideas. Thanks so much for sharing.
If you have a free arm machine, you can use the rubber band that comes on vegetables like broccoli for top stitching, The rubber band is usually colored so it's easy to see and it is big enough to get over the free arm. It's also a little thicker than a standard rubber band, so there is a small lip to press the fabric against. I like using this when I have a lot of straight stitching to do; it's especially useful when you have a seam allowance on your pattern that you're not used to. I suspect that your lego would work even better, but it never occurred to me to use one before. The next time I am in the attic, I will dig one out as I think that would be ideal. I've also used the edge stitching foot for one row of stitching and the quarter inch foot for second row in double top stitching to help keep the rows even. Thank you for sharing your tips.
I have that quilter's guide thing but have never used it because I haven't done any quilting. I never thought of installing it the other way around, thank you!
Yes, it's funny that the name can be a bit limiting! For me it was the opposite, I had no idea it was used for quilting until a few years ago. In Sweden, the manuals present it as a seam guide
I love your lego solution! How ingenious!
It's so simple and effective!
the magnifying lamp suggestion is brilliant - thank you!
For sewing dark fabrics, I use a ‘laser’ measure. I just mount it on the front of my machine and point it down across the fabric. It is the same one I use hang pictures straight. Also have used big thick rubber bands from craft store
What a cool idea!
I finally found you..thank you for sharing this 💖
A sort of head band with a set of magnifiying glasses that I bought for soldering electronics has found a new use. I don't have Lego pieces but thanks for the Post-it idea.
I have had the quilt guide for 52 years and have never used it, as I thought it was for quilting. Will install it shortly. Thanks for the video
Great video. I think my machine came with a quilter's guide, and since I don't quilt, I had no plans on using it, but now I can pull it out and play around. Thank you so much.
It really is great, especially for wider hems- I use mine so much and had no idea it's called a quilter's guide in English. In Sweden, it's presented as a seam guide to use for any projects!
Thank you! Love the Legos! There are plenty of those in my house!
Jag älskar er, svenskars människor! 😁 Tack för hjälpen
thanks, I knew someone was using something to make sure the lines are straight
Excellent video. Very informative. These are some of the sewing skills I have been struggling with. I intend to start using your ideas on future projects immediately.
Yay, I think you'll be pleased how much easier it will make things!
I wish I had a stitch in the ditch foot.. I have used my blind hem foot instead... I find if I was pay attention to fabric and not the needle it helps me to sew straighter. Tracing the line with chalk or soap helps as well. Thanks for the video! Your content is inspiration for me to sew more!
That's a great tip and I agree, following the fabric makes us do those small adjustment needed to sew straighter and practise helps a lot too! And thank you for your kind words!
Black tape is also called electrical tape in the U.S. as well. Also we do have a blue tape and that is also called painter's tape. It is normally used for taping things off for painting a room so that the paint don't go on some stuff it is not welcome too. There is also a green tape, I think, that is used for automotive painting. It is the same as blue tape but not as sticky and blue tape is already light.
Great tips! Thank you. Yes, here in the US we DO call the black tape "electrical tape".
Great video Johanna! I love all of your ideas and currently use two of them. In most cases, I use the pressure foot it self as a guide for small seems like a 1/4”. Sometimes I use my edge foot and other times are use tape (BTW, we call it electrical tape in the US too!). I’ve never used a quilting guide. However, I do have one and will now use it! Thanks again for the great video!
Thank you for the quilting guide tip! I have one that came with my machine, but never used it. That's going to change, thanks to you. The black tape is called "electrical" tape here in the US. Can see that stacking a few layers of it, will make it more useful for a seam guide. Here, also, there is a paper tape, called masking tape. Used by painters to "mask off" areas to get a smooth line without getting paint where it's not wanted. Traditionally, it is an off-white color with a fairly strong adhesive. In recent years, "blue" masking tape has appeared on the market. Now, a days, it's simply called painter's tape. It works better than traditional masking tape, as it is easier to remove. There's even a version that can be used on freshly painted walls, without fear of it pulling off the new paint, when done with its intended purpose.
Thanks for sharing, including the Leggo idea. Since I don't have kids, will look for something in a similar size and shape to serve the same purpose.
Oldtimer Lee, no LEGO round this house either (I don’t miss them) so I use a craft stick and blue tack. Be sure and buff the stick a little with a nail buffer or send paper so it won’t snag your fabric. ( don’t ask) it’s working very well for me.
@@deborahtyler5625 That sounds like a good idea. Think I have some craft sticks in my shop. Yes, most of the time, any thing dealing with wood, will require some sanding. Fingernail emery boards are great for small sanding tasks. I keep some with my Dremel tools for that very reason.
Thanks for the video I loved watching it😁😁
And for the Lego idea brilliant here in South Africa we call the black tape insulation tape and the sticky things you put underneath the Lego we call press stick😊😊
Thanks so much for this video! These were great ideas and I will be using some of them. Now I will NEVER have crocked stitches again! Thank you!
I really like all of your suggestions. I am going to use one of my daughter Legos.
very helpful. thank you.
Super helpful! Perfect for beginners. Thank you!
Thank you. I have definitely benefitted from your video. In the US 🇺🇸it's also called electrical tape
Wow thank you for sharing so many great ideas
...some great ideas...my personal favorite is the blue painter's tape...will have to try the quilting bar...have one & have never used it since I don't quilt, but will now...…….
Everyone in the US seems to love the blue tape, I shall check and see if this version is in Sweden too. Normally we only have the pale yellow masking tape
Brilliant!
Very helpful ! Thanks!
Something I've used before is mole skin. I buy the one with sticky back in the area of where you would find stuff for feet. Like insoles, bunion protector, foot deodorant etc. I cut a 1 inch strip and stick it on the bed of the machine at my measurement.
Thank you for an awesome tip!
Thank you for the tips! I need that (quilting) tool in my life!
They are so great and I don't think they are expensive at all, and will fit most machines too
Thank you for all your ideas I do love the Lego idea. I also have a problem sewing straight and I’ve purchased so many different things and come up with one sided tape or a foam that works pretty good it’s about a half inch high but I never thought of the sticky blue stuff that you stick behind the Lego I like that idea thanks again I love all your videos
Great tips (as usual), thanks. What kinds of things can be used with a serger for sewing straight lines? That's the one machine I have the most trouble with.
In the United States it is also "electrical tape" wonderful video!
Thanks for another great video! Hope you are having a wonderful New Year!!! :)
Thank you and the same to you!
I also use the Washi tape.
Tip: If any tape ever leaves a residue on your machine (or other stuff), rub it off with a kitchen paper towel with a bit of cooking oil, and wipe clean with a clean paper towel.
Turns out, that this dissolves many kinds of adhesives (not including the 1 second kind...).
Excellent tip!
Electrical tape is often call Insulation tape in New Zealand
In the U.S., the black tape is called electrical tape as well.
Same here in Canada 😷✌🇨🇦
It's electrical tape maker n the UK too👌🏻
Subscribed!!!!
Great hints thank you
I have a Janome 1600 and did not come with a quilter guide. The foot the machine came with cannot accept a guide. I tried to find a foot/guide on Amazon but no luck. Is there one that will fit a Janome 1600? Thanks
Nailpolish remover is made from Acetone. You can use it as well for removing Glue resedue from Surfaces like sewing machines..😉
(Btw if you mix acetone with Styrofoam it will result in a very strong glue which otherwise you have to buy very expensive. Acetone is very cheap.Styrofoam rest pieces you will find in packaging or construction sites.)
Any residue of adhesive can be removed with an alcohol pad. Tiny box (100 pads I think) is inexpensive and if you put in back into it's individual packaging, fold over the opening and hold it in place with paper clip, wonder clip, clothes pin it can be used multiple times. Happy sewing. TY for your videos.
Ya, and that stuff can also take away the finish. Best to just not use if you can help it.
@@Jawsjawsjawsrg Exactly. She gave all these solutions yet there's always gonna be someone fighting to go against the grain for no reason lol
The UK description for the electrical tape is insulation tape. It comes in red, black and green/yellow parallel stripes. There is white too but not useful on a machine bed.
I’ve used all of your tool tips but tend to use the edge of the presser foot and adjust the needle position. When this isn’t practical I’ll use one of the other tools whichever is to hand at the time.
Yes the edge of the presser foot is often the best guide, I agree! I too can adjust the needle position on my machine and don't think I'll ever buy a machine without that feature again. And thank you for giving me the UK English word for this tape!
Last Stitch I’ve recently upgraded my sewing machine; being able to move the needle was a big reason.
In Australia it's also electric tape
Thank you for your great tutorial! I was wondering - do you know the brand of the quilter's guide shown here? I can't seem to find one that wraps around the side of the machine like yours. Most (at least in the US) appear to be very short bars.
I think this one is from Bernina!
Look for a 'walking foot' pressure foot as these all come with the quilting guide bar.
Hej, vad heter edge/ kanthållare på svenska :)
Super bra och informativa videos! Prenumererar :)
Can u please give us a link where you purchased the seam guide at the beginning of video. I am in USA and i cannot find anything like this. Plenty manufacture a guide about the size of the Lego. BUT i need one like yours, which comes down and wraps down the front of machine. The most important part, the part the rides along edge of Material, looks like it might be a total of around 3 inches.
Please help!! Thanks!
👍 thanks
Thanks for the tips. My biggest problem is topstitching necklines and armholes, in other words, curves. Which of these tips would help me achieve straight topstitching on curved areas?
The edge a regular presser foot is probably what most people use (including me). Also having a machine where one can move the needle position is very helpful in those cases, plus practice of course. On curves, some edge blade presser feet works well too. I wonder if a small piece of seam guide, such a square piece of lego or similar could help too?
I am very late in this discussion. I have had the same problem with curves and I found that a round object set at the same level as the needle works for curves.
Johanna, was it you looking for good selvedge edge jean material?
Yes it was! Do you have any tips?
There are a couple of fabric shops over here(US) that really get good looking selvedge edge jean fabrics in, even in colors! I follow them on IG & it's caught my eye. I hope shipping works out to you. Check PDX sewing studio (out of Portland ,OR), Stonemountain fabrics (cali), and Stylemaker fabrics (Seattle,WA). Met her at Frocktails. These are little independent places that really get some great stuff in, that is very current. Good luck! Can't wait to see what you get up to!
superb Mam
Like the video!!!🤓
I have rubber pressor foots for bigeners so please send adress whear its available please
I have the magnetic seam guide. I’ve never been able to keep it in the correct place; the magnet would always ping away! The piece of Lego and the masking tape are great although I do tend to just use the edge of the foot which works well for me.
I forgot to mention the edge of the presser foot! It's my best tool too for narrow seams. But I find that the farther away the seam is from the presser foot the more I have to rely on some additional tool to sew straight. I've heard others not being all that about the magnetic foot either, even though the premise sounds good
I have tried the magnetic God I don’t like it and never stayed in place
Quilt guide where do I find one
On the bed of my sewing machine are different messurements that help ne to sew straight.
That's so great!
Called electrical tape in the UK too.
Merci beaucoup.
Thanks for the tops. We call it electrical tape in the US as well.
Ah, good to know!
The black tape is also called electric tape in America.
In the U.S. the black tape is also called electrical tape.
love u
What is ur first tool name can u please write here
Quilting guide
Please special pressor foots for denims i have give me adress how we aprroatch you send full adress
I'm in the USA and it's called the same here lol electrical tape...
We call the black electrical tape "Friction Tape".
In some countries, a "blue tape" means XXX rated film.. LOL
We call it electrical tape as well.
wow she has pertty eyes so dreammy
Why there is no company make solution for that? Company should make that.
Bernina also have a seam guide for the slide-on table
www.bernina.com/en-US/Products-US/BERNINA-products/Accessories/Accessories-for-Sewing-Machines/Seam-guide-for-slide-on-table
That's so cool! I have an extension table for my Bernina but would never have thought there was a guide made for it
@@Thelaststitch www.bernina.com/sv-SE/Support-SE/Produktkataloger
Seam Guides & Seam Allowances
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weallsew.com/tips-stitching-seam-guides
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No wonder i couldnt sew straight.... 20 years by hand and never straight. Ugh. Ok, this time ill get it right.
Brilliant video, thank you!