The first day I started researching how to tuft so I can start, was the same day you posted your first video. Please don’t stop making these! Your information is so up to date and clear that I don’t need so much more research! You’re awesome!!
I raise sheep on my farm in Montana. I don't know who you saw shearing sheep, but my sheep are GLAD to get sheared before the heat of summer. They are not hurt in the process. So I don't know where people get this thing that wool is "cruel".
You can find quite a few undercover videos of cruel practices on wool farms. Rough handling, abuse, tail docking, mulesing with no anesthesia or pain relief, dirty living conditions, and sheep being sent to slaughter when they are no longer making the wool farmer money for whatever reason.
yes its good for sheep to be sheared because they get hot and a few other reasons but many larger farms with any animal will be working for efficiency rather than the quality of life of the animal and theyll abuse them
Omg I was sent a horrific film of sheep being sheared by PETA. Also getting their tails cut off, no anaesthesia, just to make shearing easier. It really sickened me and I feel the same now just remembering their screams. Think it was filmed in Australia somewhere. So glad to hear that you are treating your sheep well.
@@w11granny72 Docking is not just to make shearing easier. I've never known any shepherd that docks for that reason. Parasites and blow flies are why sheep are docked. Sheep die from blow flies. It's ugly. The long tails and wool make a breeding ground for parasites and are worse for the sheep than being docked.
If you cut the bottom 2 inches off of a 2 litre plastic bottle you can feed the yarn through the pour hole and put your bundle inside. Recap it with the bottom n a few tape tabs and it will sit in the corner of your yarn stand behind the peg on the end according to what I saw when you were describing why you rewind before using bundles. I love your video and Im so much more comfortable now that Ive watched your video.
yeah, but is a simple lighting rig really that expensive even as a DYI project? of course you don't need one, but, well, the results speak for themselves and that's why ppl use them. it's not like a big deal, just sayin'....
I am a machine knitter, and I use a yarn winder to spin my yarn into a yarn cake, which draws from the center of the cake. This will help anyone who has purchased yarn not on a cone. We ,machine knitters also experience yarn buildup in our machines, and routinely have to clean and oil them.
For your own saty: Tie your hair to a ponytail and never use earbuds with cables, please. The moving parts of the gun could get caught in it and strangulate or scalpe you. Greetings from Germany - Karin
Your thoughtful, detailed and gentle videos have been a real inspiration that motivated me to purchasing the gun in order to expand my creative use of yarn. I just received it yesterday and so watching it again and will go to your frame making one and then to the lumber store to get the frame materials. Thanks so much!
Terrific video. You saved me so much time by sharing all of your research and experiences. I especially appreciated the fact that you cared enough to find ethically sourced yarn. Thanks so much for sharing!!! 😃
Thank you for mentioning ethically sourcing wool, and doing research about suppliers. I think its important to know where your supplies come from, and how they are sourced so that we can all be more responsible buyers.
I’ve just purchased my first tufting kit from tuft the world, using your code, and I’ve been binge watching your content getting all excited about what I’m going to do ! Thank you for spending so much time and energy putting these videos out, they’re so so helpful, and your personality (and art) very engaging ! Love from France !
I really appreciate this info. Especially your focus on safety and ergonomics. That is soooo important thank you for caring about yourself and warning others to do the same.
Thank you very much..This is a very informative video. I just started using the machine that I recently bought and I wasted my fabric and teared it as I didn’t know how to use it .. I will practice more and hopefully I will master the rug making thing 🫶🏻💪🏽
Wow thank you so much for sharing all of your information I've never seen this before until I watched a guy do this he didn't really explain very much he just said hey come on going to make a rug and that's what he did but he didn't really explain it so your video was very educational for people who really want to get into it and that's what I'm looking for so I truly appreciate all the information thank you so much. Stay safe God bless.
I've been thinking about starting tufting and your videos are actually very helpful and i'm getting more and more excited to get into it ! Thank you so much for that :)
You can get a winder for yarn, lots of different kinds. I crochet and knit and I only use yarn that I’ve put on a winder. There is also cone winders. Totally worth it and not expensive.
I'm SO glad I found your channel! I just ordered a tufting gun and some backing cloth. I'm going to DIY my own frame. I'm so excited!! I love your videos and your awesome rugs!! :)
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO, been interested to try tufting and youre really pushing me to do so! some vids about tufting here in yt were old so I’m glad your channel is putting out informative content!
Hi, the store yarn ... you need to rewind the yarn and check for knots . If you use a Lazy kate( used in spinning wool) or do it by hand ( it won't take long)
I do latch hook rugs and they take long to finish I'm hoping to switch to tufting cz I've been following and watching tufting projects and they are well packed and neat.thanks AJ for sharing this
i used to do those when i was a kid 150 years ago, i always enjoyed them. i made a big rug (big for latch hook) for my grandma that she used for years. back then string art was a thing, too, where you'd hammer in little nails into a piece of wood and wrap string around them.
You are awesome and so very explanatory! Clear concise and very understandable instructions! Thank you so much for sharing! I look forward to more of your wonderful videos! ❤️❤️❤️
I been looking for video on tuffing and I stumbled upon yours. Very informative! I will love to start tuffing but how do you get your design on there? Can you make a video on that. Thank you for information.
I love your videos they are so amazing and well put together! Thank you for taking the time to help others learn tufting. I can’t wait for your next videos!
Figured I’d share with you- as far as oiling the machine goes do NOT use sewing machine oil! You can actually shorten the life of your gun. Sewing machine oil is meant to make things sticky. It is made of minerals. You def want to use an oil that makes things slide. I use an oil frm amazon called “3 in one” oil. Sewing machine oil will make your machine gunky
IIRC, the breeds of sheep used for coarser rug wool aren’t the ones that need to be mulesed (or whatever the trimming of the butt wrinkles is called). It’s more the merino sheep that have that done.
@@AJMAKES137 oh great! Please keep the videos coming for us newbies, like how you finish your rugs and also how you ship them to customers🥺 I’m planning on taking advantage of the sale in the next 2 weeks and I’m gonna use your code!💗
I see you posted this video a few months ago. I came across it on u tube. I have never seen this done before (didn't know this existed). You did such an awesome job teaching this. I would like to try it. Quite a bit intimidated. Is this expensive? What was cutting the yarn or does it cut everytime you stop? Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful evening.
Happy to be an early subscriber! You are beautiful and so talented! I'm a knitter, crocheter, and embroidery girl but I'd love to see more tufting stuff. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Maybe a full length start to finish on a project?
Hi! I just purchased my first tufting gun this morning! I made sure to use your coupon code! So thanks! I wanted to ask, i got the cut pile one...do i need an additional adapter to plug it in? I live in the U.S. thanks for any info!! Love your videos! ❤️
Ok, I have a few questions. - What brand is your tufting gun and how much is it? - Do you need glue for the back? - Do you have to trim the top? - Where did you get your stand? I would appreciate it if you replied!
This is a. Rey informative video. Thanks! We’ve been tufting for 1 day. However the canvas keeps getting g tears as we tuft. What are we doing wrong? Please and thank you.
I used to watch sheep being sheared when I was young. Because sheep no longer have the ability to "shed" their wool seasonally, they were bred to retain all the wool, they have to be sheared. It looks kind of violent, and they're definitely not keen on the entire process, but leaving them unsheared is now dangerous to their wellbeing. I'm a little perplexed at the "unethical" methods you've mentioned, at least in Australia and New Zealand they employ tried and true methods safely. Any skin grazes caused by the sheep struggling while being sheared are treated before they're released after being shorn. A good shearer doesn't hurt them, but certainly has to hold them very firmly to avoid any unfortunate shallow cuts, but it's backbreaking work for the shearer and some sheep are particularly active. As someone who loves animals, my first concern when watching this process, live, for the first time, was "are they okay? does it hurt?" and apart from "shaving nicks" which happen occasionally, it isn't "unethical" and causes no lasting hurt or harm. Alpaca have to be actually trussed and tied, otherwise the shearer will get kicked to death, if the animal is uncooperative. Experienced shearers will ALWAYS have super sharp shears - which are just like knives; you'll cut yourself badly on a blunt knife because it will slip instead of cutting, and despite how disturbed the sheep look, they aren't being hurt usually.
Where did you get your yarn? I have some items I thought I could would be able to do my first carpet for my niece Christmas and it’s not going good the only think is my yarn not taking in when I do the tufting and release the yarn comes out could you give me some tip on what I’m doing wrong
Hi there, Thanks for the useful info. I'm just wondering... does holding and working with the tufting gun with the left-hand make the tufting process any more awkward? (I'm left-handed so just wondering if I can yes this)
You can try using an electric drill to transfer your bundled yarn to spools faster
I'll have to try that!
Smart idea!
A manual drill works, too.
How do you not know about ball winders? No way I'd be winding by hand.
@@elizabethdiehl5195 - $
The first day I started researching how to tuft so I can start, was the same day you posted your first video. Please don’t stop making these! Your information is so up to date and clear that I don’t need so much more research! You’re awesome!!
I was going to say about safety Google I had a needle snap on my sewing machine and nearly lost my eye please be safe
You really remind me of Pam from the office thank you for this video
I raise sheep on my farm in Montana. I don't know who you saw shearing sheep, but my sheep are GLAD to get sheared before the heat of summer. They are not hurt in the process. So I don't know where people get this thing that wool is "cruel".
You can find quite a few undercover videos of cruel practices on wool farms. Rough handling, abuse, tail docking, mulesing with no anesthesia or pain relief, dirty living conditions, and sheep being sent to slaughter when they are no longer making the wool farmer money for whatever reason.
Do your research!! Some sheep are even skinned, alive, in the process. Smaller farms like yours are much more likely to be humane.
yes its good for sheep to be sheared because they get hot and a few other reasons but many larger farms with any animal will be working for efficiency rather than the quality of life of the animal and theyll abuse them
Omg I was sent a horrific film of sheep being sheared by PETA. Also getting their tails cut off, no anaesthesia, just to make shearing easier. It really sickened me and I feel the same now just remembering their screams. Think it was filmed in Australia somewhere. So glad to hear that you are treating your sheep well.
@@w11granny72 Docking is not just to make shearing easier. I've never known any shepherd that docks for that reason. Parasites and blow flies are why sheep are docked. Sheep die from blow flies. It's ugly. The long tails and wool make a breeding ground for parasites and are worse for the sheep than being docked.
If you cut the bottom 2 inches off of a 2 litre plastic bottle you can feed the yarn through the pour hole and put your bundle inside. Recap it with the bottom n a few tape tabs and it will sit in the corner of your yarn stand behind the peg on the end according to what I saw when you were describing why you rewind before using bundles. I love your video and Im so much more comfortable now that Ive watched your video.
great example of how natural light is really all you need as a new youtuber!
natural light and an iPhone :D
yeah, but is a simple lighting rig really that expensive even as a DYI project? of course you don't need one, but, well, the results speak for themselves and that's why ppl use them. it's not like a big deal, just sayin'....
I am a machine knitter, and I use a yarn winder to spin my yarn into a
yarn cake, which draws from the center of the cake. This will help
anyone who has purchased yarn not on a cone. We ,machine knitters
also experience yarn buildup in our machines, and routinely have to
clean and oil them.
Just bought my first tufting gun off ebay, thanks for these videos they've made me feel a lot less nervous!!
I bought my gun off eBay too, have you had any luck??
I love how calm you are..my new comfort channel !
For your own saty: Tie your hair to a ponytail and never use earbuds with cables, please. The moving parts of the gun could get caught in it and strangulate or scalpe you.
Greetings from Germany - Karin
Useful!
Your first piece came out so good I love it! I would love to know more about the frame and drawing out the design on the fabric
Your thoughtful, detailed and gentle videos have been a real inspiration that motivated me to purchasing the gun in order to expand my creative use of yarn. I just received it yesterday and so watching it again and will go to your frame making one and then to the lumber store to get the frame materials. Thanks so much!
aww you are so welcome!! good luck!
Thanks for this video and the previous “what you’ll need” video. Super fresh & informative. 👏🏾👊🏾
Terrific video. You saved me so much time by sharing all of your research and experiences. I especially appreciated the fact that you cared enough to find ethically sourced yarn. Thanks so much for sharing!!! 😃
Thank you for mentioning ethically sourcing wool, and doing research about suppliers. I think its important to know where your supplies come from, and how they are sourced so that we can all be more responsible buyers.
I’ve just purchased my first tufting kit from tuft the world, using your code, and I’ve been binge watching your content getting all excited about what I’m going to do ! Thank you for spending so much time and energy putting these videos out, they’re so so helpful, and your personality (and art) very engaging ! Love from France !
How’d it end up going?
@@leeleflore4011 super well! I’m having loads of fun and making little commissions for friends!
@@dominolewis hey where can I find your work now or see it?
I really appreciate this info. Especially your focus on safety and ergonomics. That is soooo important thank you for caring about yourself and warning others to do the same.
Thank you very much..This is a very informative video. I just started using the machine that I recently bought and I wasted my fabric and teared it as I didn’t know how to use it .. I will practice more and hopefully I will master the rug making thing 🫶🏻💪🏽
thank you for this, I wanna start tufting but wasn't feeling pretty sure about how or where to buy the gun and how it worked. Awesome video!
My rug just got shipped and I got the materials to build the frame today !! So excited
I’ve been wanting to get into rug making and ur vids are so clutch I’m can’t wait for more
Wow thank you so much for sharing all of your information I've never seen this before until I watched a guy do this he didn't really explain very much he just said hey come on going to make a rug and that's what he did but he didn't really explain it so your video was very educational for people who really want to get into it and that's what I'm looking for so I truly appreciate all the information thank you so much. Stay safe God bless.
How did you get into it
I love my yarn winder. They're not super expensive either. You should look into one.
I've been thinking about starting tufting and your videos are actually very helpful and i'm getting more and more excited to get into it ! Thank you so much for that :)
love to hear that!
You can get a winder for yarn, lots of different kinds. I crochet and knit and I only use yarn that I’ve put on a winder. There is also cone winders. Totally worth it and not expensive.
Yes! This is on my list of things to buy :D
THE POSTURE AND ERGONOMICS TIPS R SOOOO KEY!!!! UR A GENIUS AND SO UNDERRATED YAY AJ!!!
Thinking of starting a business with this. Wish me luck ❤️
You will do awesome! Good luck
Me too.. Good luck‼️
I'm glad you brought up the safety and health points, I know this is gonna be a pain once I get started
Very important!
I'm SO glad I found your channel! I just ordered a tufting gun and some backing cloth. I'm going to DIY my own frame. I'm so excited!! I love your videos and your awesome rugs!! :)
also - I highly recommend getting a skein winder! They're so cheap and will last forever and makes a perfect little center pulling skein
such a warm, calm video
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO, been interested to try tufting and youre really pushing me to do so! some vids about tufting here in yt were old so I’m glad your channel is putting out informative content!
Hi, the store yarn ... you need to rewind the yarn and check for knots . If you use a Lazy kate( used in spinning wool) or do it by hand ( it won't take long)
Thank you so much AJ makes now I know how to use a tufting gun and so many other things thanks to your channel
im still saving up my money to buy one but I want to know stuff before i start
I do latch hook rugs and they take long to finish I'm hoping to switch to tufting cz I've been following and watching tufting projects and they are well packed and neat.thanks AJ for sharing this
can you teach us how to cut after youre done putting the backing please! really struggling with that part
Making a video on this now!
I love yu AJ ! ♥️ Yu taught me so much about tufting! I love watching yu!
You are so great, such a kind personality and I’m inspired 😭
A lot of indie dyers use ethical yarn too! Probably better for wall hangings than rugs but you can get some amazing yarns in worsted weight
Omg the tp roll would be something id do. I actually have a stash of paper towel rolls cuz you never know wen you need em
i started doing latch hook rugs and they take OD long, switching over to tufting asap
i used to do those when i was a kid 150 years ago, i always enjoyed them. i made a big rug (big for latch hook) for my grandma that she used for years. back then string art was a thing, too, where you'd hammer in little nails into a piece of wood and wrap string around them.
I am so thankful that I found your channel! You're an inspiration! I can't wait to start my own journey
You are awesome and so very explanatory! Clear concise and very understandable instructions! Thank you so much for sharing! I look forward to more of your wonderful videos! ❤️❤️❤️
I have learner so much from this video
Thank you so much for the information. Giving me confidence to start tufting!!
THRIFT STORES have awesome yarn selection - reuse in quantity
Why am I so late to this party? Thank you, thank you. This fascinates me.
You really cover most bases. Very helpful :)
Thank you for teaching your skill to all of us
I been looking for video on tuffing and I stumbled upon yours. Very informative! I will love to start tuffing but how do you get your design on there? Can you make a video on that. Thank you for information.
I can’t wait to get my tufting gun.
Can I have one of those cookies please!
With your chill self! Thanks for the info!
You're talking a lot of sense here! Good to see!😁
I just bought a vinyl cutter and now I’m about to buy this setup, someone buy my art I am broke
I feel you 😅
why aren't you making money with your cutter? or did you buy one of those cricut hobby things, in which case i know why, lol.
I love your videos they are so amazing and well put together! Thank you for taking the time to help others learn tufting. I can’t wait for your next videos!
thank you! I'm so glad you find them helpful :D
You are so kind and talented
Figured I’d share with you- as far as oiling the machine goes do NOT use sewing machine oil! You can actually shorten the life of your gun. Sewing machine oil is meant to make things sticky. It is made of minerals. You def want to use an oil that makes things slide. I use an oil frm amazon called “3 in one” oil. Sewing machine oil will make your machine gunky
Do you have anymore tips for curves? I have THEE hardest time with them coming out looking nice.
I think the problem is the expensive yarn. where do you get your yarn and how much yarn did you use for your first carpet?
New favorite RUclipsr. So informative 🖤
IIRC, the breeds of sheep used for coarser rug wool aren’t the ones that need to be mulesed (or whatever the trimming of the butt wrinkles is called). It’s more the merino sheep that have that done.
This is such a great video for beginners! You covered all my questions and then some, thank you :)
You’re welcome!
Ty for the video! I’m so glad I found your channel!💗 Did you take a class on tufting or did you just start with trial and error?
I have learned through trial and error. Plus, the limited amount of videos here on RUclips. Trial and error mostly :)
@@AJMAKES137 oh great! Please keep the videos coming for us newbies, like how you finish your rugs and also how you ship them to customers🥺 I’m planning on taking advantage of the sale in the next 2 weeks and I’m gonna use your code!💗
Thoughtful information! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing! Great stuff
can you make a video of the frame where you put the cloth?
Amazing video! What kind of wrist brace are you using? Does it lessen the vibration effects in help with the wrist pain? :)
Love your video , love you , thanks ❤️
Hey, I really liked the video. I was also just wondering, what font did you use in your intro?
I see you posted this video a few months ago. I came across it on u tube. I have never seen this done before (didn't know this existed). You did such an awesome job teaching this. I would like to try it. Quite a bit intimidated. Is this expensive? What was cutting the yarn or does it cut everytime you stop? Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful evening.
your code got me $41 off my purchase!! thankyou xx
Yay!
That was really helpful thanks, i have a question how dose the yarn cut after each line you create ?mine dosnt 😔
So fun!!! Thank you for sharing! 😁
Happy to be an early subscriber! You are beautiful and so talented! I'm a knitter, crocheter, and embroidery girl but I'd love to see more tufting stuff. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Maybe a full length start to finish on a project?
So just to clarify, loop piling is kinda like embroidery? I know this comment is probably really misinformed but genuinely curious
@Doug dimmadome,from what I've been seeing, loop piling will resemble how a berber carpet looks.
can u wash ur rugs and if so how do u wash it?
Please keep making videos!!
Hi! What fonts do you use on your thumbnails? I love them!
Gopher & Synthemesc - both Adobe fonts :D
Thannnk you for making these videos
So Helpfull, thank you a lot
There are cheap yarn winders that let you wind yarn around a spool. Crocheters and knitters use it a lot.
Hi! I just purchased my first tufting gun this morning! I made sure to use your coupon code! So thanks! I wanted to ask, i got the cut pile one...do i need an additional adapter to plug it in? I live in the U.S. thanks for any info!! Love your videos! ❤️
Nope, it comes with the adapter 😊
Did you decide to purchase Tim’s master tufting class? I’m thinking about buying it but 150 is kind of steep!
hey! i just put a tufting gun not too long and i felt comfortable enough after a week i dont think the class is worth it from what i heard lol
@@Pizzabeyonce thanks !
You should write chapters in the description so we can skip thru
Your hair is always so cute. Is that your natural texture?
Thanks for the video
You're amazing, thanks for the video
This is so neat ! I’m just coming across this
Ok, I have a few questions.
- What brand is your tufting gun and how much is it?
- Do you need glue for the back?
- Do you have to trim the top?
- Where did you get your stand?
I would appreciate it if you replied!
I recommend checking out my other videos! I answer all of those questions. And my frame was made by a local carpenter 🔨
This is a. Rey informative video. Thanks! We’ve been tufting for 1 day. However the canvas keeps getting g tears as we tuft. What are we doing wrong? Please and thank you.
What tufting fabric are you using?
Is that the reverse side of your work? I would have liked to see how the rright side looked.
Love this, I just started. Any advice on glues or adhesives for the back?
Ive heard latex is great
I believe she covered this in her tufting supplies video. And she has a video devoted to the back too.
Won’t deliver till April 😓😓 I know it’ll be worth the wait tho, thank you for this very very informative video 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I used to watch sheep being sheared when I was young. Because sheep no longer have the ability to "shed" their wool seasonally, they were bred to retain all the wool, they have to be sheared. It looks kind of violent, and they're definitely not keen on the entire process, but leaving them unsheared is now dangerous to their wellbeing. I'm a little perplexed at the "unethical" methods you've mentioned, at least in Australia and New Zealand they employ tried and true methods safely. Any skin grazes caused by the sheep struggling while being sheared are treated before they're released after being shorn. A good shearer doesn't hurt them, but certainly has to hold them very firmly to avoid any unfortunate shallow cuts, but it's backbreaking work for the shearer and some sheep are particularly active. As someone who loves animals, my first concern when watching this process, live, for the first time, was "are they okay? does it hurt?" and apart from "shaving nicks" which happen occasionally, it isn't "unethical" and causes no lasting hurt or harm. Alpaca have to be actually trussed and tied, otherwise the shearer will get kicked to death, if the animal is uncooperative. Experienced shearers will ALWAYS have super sharp shears - which are just like knives; you'll cut yourself badly on a blunt knife because it will slip instead of cutting, and despite how disturbed the sheep look, they aren't being hurt usually.
You’re a super dope artist! Thanks for the tips
Love your videos. What yarn weight do you use for single strands? I see many people use two strands.
I now use Rug Wool from Tuft the World and use two strands at a time. It's 3-ply I think and one strand is too thin, which is why I double it up :)
What model are you using!! Looking to buy one!!
Where did you get your yarn? I have some items I thought I could would be able to do my first carpet for my niece Christmas and it’s not going good the only think is my yarn not taking in when I do the tufting and release the yarn comes out could you give me some tip on what I’m doing wrong
It’s a tufting to learn…😎
Hi there,
Thanks for the useful info.
I'm just wondering... does holding and working with the tufting gun with the left-hand make the tufting process any more awkward?
(I'm left-handed so just wondering if I can yes this)
You are amazing! They should sponsor you! New subbie and follower :)