Neat trick. An additional technique you can use to ensure a really clean dart tip is to sew parallel to the fold at the tip, right along the edge, and curve into the dart leg (or sew from the dart leg and curve into parallel as you approach the fold, if you're going that direction), to avoid getting any puckering or pointiness at the tip. Another way to deal with thread tails is to leave them long and hand-stitch them into the seam allowance, then trim them off.
Beautiful! How do you finish the inside of the dart seam on sheer fabric, since the triangle inside can show through? Is there a trick to camouflage it? Thank you!
If you're going to see the underlay anyway, it might be interesting to experiment with some different folds, such as opening it back up, and laying the ironed crease on top of the stitching and pressing the doubled fabric to either side... or... Assuming the fabric holds a crease well enough that the seam finish on the edge will keep it in place. Might have to draft the pattern a bit differently for that, but if you're drafting from a bodice block it's just a matter of planning ahead... Interesting!
Nice to use with thin fabrics. Several small touches when grouped together in a garment is what makes it shine. In the 90's I had been taught to shorten the stitch length for half an inch or so, then go to the regular length. When finishing, about half an inch from the end is to shorten the stitch length. Another way I was taught as just to tie off the darts to avoid back stitching. It depends on the fabric as to how I will do it.
No you will be fine. I don’t see why it would damage the tension discs. Forward or backwards should be fine. It moves both directions normally. I mean I pull my thread up & out. I have never had a problem with a machine & I have been sewing forever on all types of machines. I wonder why the manual says that. What machine do you have?
As long as you lift the presser foot and raise the needle to get the tension discs loose it shouldn't matter, IF the machine has some sort of electronic tension adjustments, it might make a difference.
I think it's more about the lint, when you pull the thread backwards it's more likely to shed fibres because it's being pulled against the grain of the spun thread. @@SewAnastasia
What about damaging the tension wheels by pulling the thread backward? I was taught at the beginning of my sewing journey some 60+ years ago that threads should be cut at the top of the machine when you're done with that thread spool or color, and removed in the normal direction of the feed. Given how machines have become ever more complex over the decades, I'd suppose this would be even more important now that it was back in the "dark ages" of sewing.
Great new-to-me tip! To sew the other dart, do you need to repeat the reverse threading process? I’m guessing that after sewing one dart and clipping that thread you would lose the loop? -Addie
I’ve heard it can be bad for your machine to pull the thread through backwards. Even though I did it for years, when changing the thread. I saw a RUclips video saying it’s better to cut the thread near the spool and pull out the excess through the needle. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions about that?
I do have thoughts on this. I don't think it matters which way you pull the thread as long as your foot is up and the discs are open. I have been sewing for almost 30 years and I have never broken a sewing machine or had it go bad from pull the thread from the top. I always pull the thread from the top when I unthread my machine. Sewing is one of those things that if it feels right for you and it works for you then do it.
@@lazygardensThank you! I couldn't think of the reason "why" I've gotten away with it... or not. Despite knowing, because I have definitely gone through and used a paint brush and waxed floss to slowly find and remove the broken thread and fluff that is caused by not doing it properly, and/or any number of other issues. Idk if it's likely to damage the machine, but it will definitely cause you to break thread more often, exacerbating the issue, requiring you to need to do some painstaking trouble shooting and cleaning mid-project. Assuming you recognize the issue, or describe it to the right person who does... otherwise it's a service call for a cleaning and tune up.
What a great method!! But pulling the knot thru the needle? I'd guess it works better by putting the bobbin thread thru the needle as if it were following the top thread, then tie between the needle & machine thread path & pull....
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Great tip! I am going to try it on my next blouse.
I'm glad you found the tip helpful! Let me know how it turns out with your next blouse.
Wow, great technique. I love your channel. You're a great teacher!
Thank you so much for watching. I really appreciate it :)
I have never seen or heard of this technique, I'm excited to give it a go, Thanks 😀
It’s really cool. Happy sewing :)
Brilliant! Thank you! 🌻🍄
You're so welcome!
How do you know how much bobbin thread you should bring up?
Just a little longer than your dart length & you will have plenty!
Neat trick. An additional technique you can use to ensure a really clean dart tip is to sew parallel to the fold at the tip, right along the edge, and curve into the dart leg (or sew from the dart leg and curve into parallel as you approach the fold, if you're going that direction), to avoid getting any puckering or pointiness at the tip.
Another way to deal with thread tails is to leave them long and hand-stitch them into the seam allowance, then trim them off.
Totally! Thank you for sharing.
What?! This is awesome! Thank you so much, I am going to try it right now!
Woohoo 🥳 Try it out! It is awesome!
Okay! That’s a “wow”! I’ve never seen this before. Thank you!!!!
You are very welcome! Isn’t it cool!?
What a great technique! Trying this today. Thank you! 😊
So glad I found your channel, you always have the best tips!
Thank you. I really appreciate that. Thank you for watching.
That is very clever! How do people think these things up 🤷🏼♀️
Totally!
Beautiful! How do you finish the inside of the dart seam on sheer fabric, since the triangle inside can show through? Is there a trick to camouflage it? Thank you!
You just leave it & you see the dart underlay.
If you're going to see the underlay anyway, it might be interesting to experiment with some different folds, such as opening it back up, and laying the ironed crease on top of the stitching and pressing the doubled fabric to either side... or... Assuming the fabric holds a crease well enough that the seam finish on the edge will keep it in place. Might have to draft the pattern a bit differently for that, but if you're drafting from a bodice block it's just a matter of planning ahead... Interesting!
Great tool to have in your arsenal!
Totally! Thanks for watching :)
So awesome. Thanks again!
Thank you for watching :)
Great technique! 👍
Thank you for watching :)
Where did you learn this from? It’s pretty.
A book. I love vintage sewing books.
Awesome info!
It’s such a great way to make a dart :)
Nice to use with thin fabrics. Several small touches when grouped together in a garment is what makes it shine. In the 90's I had been taught to shorten the stitch length for half an inch or so, then go to the regular length. When finishing, about half an inch from the end is to shorten the stitch length. Another way I was taught as just to tie off the darts to avoid back stitching. It depends on the fabric as to how I will do it.
Those are great methods as well. :) I enjoy the tiny stitches at the tip when I am working with thin fabrics.
My 60s Singer does this when you wind the drop in bobbin and even shows this technique as a feature of the machine.
WOW! Very cool!
Great tip! I have never seen this before and didn’t know it was something I would want to do. Now I’m looking for a project that needs a dart 😂.
I'm glad you found the tip helpful! It's always exciting to discover new things that spark our interest. Good luck finding a project for your dart!
Is there a potential for damaging the machine by pulling the thread backward through the tension discs? My manual states not to do that.
No you will be fine. I don’t see why it would damage the tension discs. Forward or backwards should be fine. It moves both directions normally. I mean I pull my thread up & out. I have never had a problem with a machine & I have been sewing forever on all types of machines. I wonder why the manual says that. What machine do you have?
@@SewAnastasia Thanks! I have the Brother Stellaire XJ1.
As long as you lift the presser foot and raise the needle to get the tension discs loose it shouldn't matter,
IF the machine has some sort of electronic tension adjustments, it might make a difference.
@@lynnshepard7485 That is not a "sewing machine", it's an embroidery machine.
And it has thread sensors that might get screwed up.
I think it's more about the lint, when you pull the thread backwards it's more likely to shed fibres because it's being pulled against the grain of the spun thread. @@SewAnastasia
What about damaging the tension wheels by pulling the thread backward? I was taught at the beginning of my sewing journey some 60+ years ago that threads should be cut at the top of the machine when you're done with that thread spool or color, and removed in the normal direction of the feed. Given how machines have become ever more complex over the decades, I'd suppose this would be even more important now that it was back in the "dark ages" of sewing.
lol good question but it’s not going to hurt your machine if your foot is up. The tension discs are open. I’v never hurt a machine doing this.
I just tried the threading and rewounding and the thread burst out. So, I pulled my bobbin thread straight thru to the top and then tied there.
Great new-to-me tip! To sew the other dart, do you need to repeat the reverse threading process? I’m guessing that after sewing one dart and clipping that thread you would lose the loop?
-Addie
yes you will need to re thread for each dart that you want to do.
I’ve heard it can be bad for your machine to pull the thread through backwards. Even though I did it for years, when changing the thread. I saw a RUclips video saying it’s better to cut the thread near the spool and pull out the excess through the needle. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions about that?
As long as you lift the needle and presser foot, so the tension is loose, it's no different.
I do have thoughts on this. I don't think it matters which way you pull the thread as long as your foot is up and the discs are open. I have been sewing for almost 30 years and I have never broken a sewing machine or had it go bad from pull the thread from the top. I always pull the thread from the top when I unthread my machine. Sewing is one of those things that if it feels right for you and it works for you then do it.
I agree
@@lazygardensThank you! I couldn't think of the reason "why" I've gotten away with it... or not. Despite knowing, because I have definitely gone through and used a paint brush and waxed floss to slowly find and remove the broken thread and fluff that is caused by not doing it properly, and/or any number of other issues.
Idk if it's likely to damage the machine, but it will definitely cause you to break thread more often, exacerbating the issue, requiring you to need to do some painstaking trouble shooting and cleaning mid-project. Assuming you recognize the issue, or describe it to the right person who does... otherwise it's a service call for a cleaning and tune up.
How do you overcome the knot that has to pass through the needle?
It should pull through. If not you can try a bigger needle or take off the needle and thread it backwards and then put it back in.
Why wouldn't it unravel at the tip?
It's folded over into a loop ... there are no loose ends to unravel. Both ends of the thread will be at the seam end of the dart.
Try it on a scrap
@@lazygardens thank you!
Because it’s one thread. That’s the beauty of it. Your loose ends are just at the edge of the fabric. 💖
What a great method!! But pulling the knot thru the needle? I'd guess it works better by putting the bobbin thread thru the needle as if it were following the top thread, then tie between the needle & machine thread path & pull....
What ever works best for you. They will both work. Happy darting :)
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Thank you for watching.
Im not understanding the need to pull the bobbin thread all the way up. Why cant you just tie them together and go?
You don’t want the knot to be in your stitching line. You want a clean tip on your dart.
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