Thank you for this video. I'm to the point where I am so tired of cheap, poorly made clothing. When I sew, my things look home made. This video is right on time. I'd love to learn the basics. My dream is to sew clothing, like a simple dress, and have it look haute couture by way of the stitching, finishing and overall look of the garment.
I was taught how to sew by my mom and grandmother. Mom had a Elna. In Junior high I took home economics, where we also sewed. Having prior experience, it was easier for me. High school and college, I got more into sewing costumes, and my own clothes to wear, we were kinda poor. My grandfather gave me a new Singer sewing machine as a graduation gift. I used that Singer to make my own wedding dress. After I was married, we invested into a Bernina Electronic, that was about 1976...I still sew on that machine, it is great. The Singer was given to my youngest sister, at my mother's request. No idea where it is now. I added a Brother Surger in the mid 80's, which I still use, and a few months ago I was gifted a Brother embroidery machine, an early 400 model, which I had to hunt down accessories for. I have not used it yet. Things I find as essential are; lots of bobbins, a Dritz metal sewing ruler, a good yard stick, (I like making curtains and drapes) my iron and a ironing board, cutting board, ergonomic handled seam ripper, good quilting pins and a magnetized container, and my Gingher shears and sharpening stone. Also have a nice vintage pair of Weiss pinking shears. I also love to hit the thrift store for vintage sewing supplies. I volunteered at my son's high school and made costumes for his theater classes. We also were members of the SCA, and made medieval period costumes. You have inspired me to continue with a new fevered interest...thank you!
12:46. As a little girl in late 1970s, I was fascinated by the look, sound and feel of this magnificent heavy duty pair of scissors. Often I'd beg Mama to cut my kinky hair with it. I'd run to school and, fair enough, some of my school mates would be similarly freshly shorn. (Their Mamas - bless them - owned this great pair of scissors as well.) For a few days we'd look truly comical with rows of uncut hair showing. Back then, it was a common phenomenon for us children to get such quirky haircuts from this great pair of scissors. The barber and his unique hair cutting equipment was but far away. Mama was home. This video brings back such fond memories of my childhood. This is GREAT. Thank you so much Daniela and God bless you.😊
Excellent video! I'm learning sooo much from you and I'm so grateful for the efforts you're making , please never stop sharing your knowledge with us, some of us really can't afford going to fashion school and your videos are very helpful and very appreciated. Thank you
I'm seventeen and I can't afford to sow nor have the space to sow; live with my dad in a room. Once I'm eighteen and move out I would like to start my journey of sewing. Im really excited. These seem really helpful. 💜💜
Hi Sweetie. I hope you were able to start your sewing journey, and I pray you’re living your best life. There are plenty of sewing machines out there that’s reasonably priced, new and old. Depending on how far away you are from me, I have several and I wouldn’t hesitate giving you one of mine. Reading how much you want to learn to sew touched my heart. I live in the Sandy Utah area and could meet publicly in any of the surrounding areas. If that’s too far, I’d like to send you a gift card to Joanne Fabrics towards the purchase of a sewing machine. Feel free to send me a message. God Bless you honey.
High school or vocational school may have some to use. Thrift stores may have or my library has free sewing classes and provide a machine. I other suggestions were good to good luck
The domestic range of heavy duty Singer sewing machines (4411, 4423, 4432, and 4452) are better for home sewers like me that are not fast at sewing and want to sew with all the other crap we have in our lives.
I learned alot, but wht I needed the most was zigzag on stretch fabric, funny I just sewed a maxi dress with a straight stitch 😨😨😨😨, my stitches started popping out when I went to try the dress on 😅😅😅😅😅😅. I said to myself forget knit fabric. Thanks for the tips
Zig zag stitch is good for stretch knit fabrics. Just use it along the stretch side. If you are working with 2way stretch knits. You can still use the straight stitch, just on the side where the fabric does not stretch.
You can also use a slightly longer stitch length for your straight stitch and stretch your fabric just a bit as it feeds through. As the fabric relaxes on the other side of your presser foot, it will also have some built-in stretch to it. I hemmed some leggings this way and the seams didn't pop on me.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I really appreciate you for not keeping this to yourself. I love your work especially your sequins pants. That's my next project for my Birthday in January
That last tip about zigzagging stretch fabrics made it worth the 30 minutes vid and now I'm gonna watch it again. No t a professional but when I sew for myself.. I still want that pro-quality! Stretch fabrics have been a issue for me and I couldn't figure out why my stitches kept popping.... This vid is invaluable!!!!!
This video was helpful, so basicly when you have thick fabrics you sue thick needles? I still have alot to learn, but just my watching this it helped alot
I wanted you to try a quarter seam on your sewing machine, still finding it different to know a quarter seam on the grid except I measure it using a tape.
In my opinion if you are a beginner you don't need to worry about getting a serger. You need to learn how to walk before you can run, and serger definaly radiates running energy. Get a basic sewing machine, learn how to sew in straight lines, and curves, etc. Then when you feel like you're ready, move on to a serger.
Would add that precutting fabrics for smaller tasks or smaller units like quilting, almost all pieces would be cut with pinking shears. It depends on application but you're definitely right that an exposed seem inside a garment would look more amateur than a serged inside
When I sew I use a ruler and a guide to make the stiches as straight as possible. I made it a habbit to wash my fabric as soon as I get home from the store.
It is better to purchase a Step by Step sewing book which you can get them in the Thrift Store. It has everything you need to know and the sewing tools you need. A beginner does not need a Serger but a better sewing machine that will last you for years than spending more money for another sewing machine within a year because you need more functions. Walmart sells computerize Brother Sewing machine less than $150
Thank you....that scissors to the edge.,..simple but important tip! I'm guilty of cutting holding fabrics in my hand and thinking the fabric was the issue or "what's wrong with these darn scissors?" Hahaha never occurred to me it was my cutting technique.
I prefer to use pinking shears for tightly woven fabrics like poplin - as it saves time. I have used pinking shears on a few garments and they look professional. None of my friends or anybody else looks at the finishing on my seams. Rayon, viscose and other looser weave fabrics need to be overlocked or zigzaged as these fabrics fray too much after about 10 washes.
Hey..go on Google & type in what your looking for: *Dotted pattern paper *Sewing Rulers * Material * Patterns ****Sewing Supplies..in general**** And/or...go into a sewing store & look around...(to compare $$$).. Sometimes..stores are less expensive..if you can use their coupons and/or there on clearance. How ever you do it...have fun & enjoy!!
Oh, I am not sure to 100% but machine needles are standard for all brands. You can buy needles which has the brand name of your machine, but you don't have to.
One major feature that I need in a sewing machine is a fast sewing speed. The domestic range of heavy duty Singer sewing machines (4411, 4423, 4432, and 4452) are better for home sewers like me that are not fast at sewing and want to sew with all the other crap we have in our lives. I do not have one of these sewing machines, and will probably not buy one as I already 4 sewing machines and a serger. I sewed garments faster with my Bernina 1000 than my Brother JS1410.
I happen to know a few Mennonites. The women sew all of their own clothing. I'm hoping at some point, one will purchase a new machine and give me their old machine. When I was a young girl, I sewed. I no longer know how to...the bobbin frustrates me...lol.
Pro or newbie should NOT buy any Singer and Pfaff anymore. SInger is not singer anymore. Singer was sold to someone if I remember correctly, same thing with Pfaff. Pfaff to the chineses. In Germany almost no fabric stores sell those two brands anymore. If they do, than it would be older modells, those which were really good. I was in a fabric store last week, and the shop assistent also comfirmed it. Right now the best machines are those from Brother (mine is also a Brother DS-140), and Juki. I think there was another brand but I can't remember right now. A newbie may not need a 1000€ machine, but at least one that is good quality, and has good service if something happens. Since I own a Brother, I now that the service of Brother is brilliant. Instead, if you have problems with your singer, you have to send it for reparation, but you will never get it back. You will get a brand new one, because Singer knows that their machines are so bad quality that it isn't worth it to repair, and often they just can't be repaired at all. In Germany where I live, the Singer machines are sold in discounter (supermarket) for the same price as the no name brand ones. Also, quality it does cost more. It doesn't need to be extreme, but you also have to think that this is an investition you are making. If you buy the cheap in price and quality ones, your materials will be ruined and go to waste. You need to buy new ones, but the circles repeat itself, and later when you realize that it was a bad choice, you need to buy a new machine. All the money and you spend got wasted (?). A good machine HAS to cost at least 260€/$.
You're a great designer and I love channel! However, as a fashion design instructor, I am cringing watching this video. Please use the correct terminology... presser feet, thread nippers, embroidery scissors, needle plate, etc. This may confuse beginners. Thanks!
Thank you for this video. I'm to the point where I am so tired of cheap, poorly made clothing. When I sew, my things look home made. This video is right on time. I'd love to learn the basics. My dream is to sew clothing, like a simple dress, and have it look haute couture by way of the stitching, finishing and overall look of the garment.
I was taught how to sew by my mom and grandmother. Mom had a Elna. In Junior high I took home economics, where we also sewed. Having prior experience, it was easier for me. High school and college, I got more into sewing costumes, and my own clothes to wear, we were kinda poor. My grandfather gave me a new Singer sewing machine as a graduation gift. I used that Singer to make my own wedding dress. After I was married, we invested into a Bernina Electronic, that was about 1976...I still sew on that machine, it is great. The Singer was given to my youngest sister, at my mother's request. No idea where it is now. I added a Brother Surger in the mid 80's, which I still use, and a few months ago I was gifted a Brother embroidery machine, an early 400 model, which I had to hunt down accessories for. I have not used it yet. Things I find as essential are; lots of bobbins, a Dritz metal sewing ruler, a good yard stick, (I like making curtains and drapes) my iron and a ironing board, cutting board, ergonomic handled seam ripper, good quilting pins and a magnetized container, and my Gingher shears and sharpening stone. Also have a nice vintage pair of Weiss pinking shears. I also love to hit the thrift store for vintage sewing supplies. I volunteered at my son's high school and made costumes for his theater classes. We also were members of the SCA, and made medieval period costumes.
You have inspired me to continue with a new fevered interest...thank you!
12:46. As a little girl in late 1970s, I was fascinated by the look, sound and feel of this magnificent heavy duty pair of scissors. Often I'd beg Mama to cut my kinky hair with it. I'd run to school and, fair enough, some of my school mates would be similarly freshly shorn. (Their Mamas - bless them - owned this great pair of scissors as well.) For a few days we'd look truly comical with rows of uncut hair showing. Back then, it was a common phenomenon for us children to get such quirky haircuts from this great pair of scissors. The barber and his unique hair cutting equipment was but far away. Mama was home. This video brings back such fond memories of my childhood. This is GREAT. Thank you so much Daniela and God bless you.😊
Great video. I’m a seasoned seamstress and didn’t know why I clicked on it, but I’m glad I did. You have a gift for teaching. ❤️
You are so great at explaining information while keeping the viewer engaged and making the video fun. Great video!
Excellent video! I'm learning sooo much from you and I'm so grateful for the efforts you're making , please never stop sharing your knowledge with us, some of us really can't afford going to fashion school and your videos are very helpful and very appreciated. Thank you
I'm seventeen and I can't afford to sow nor have the space to sow; live with my dad in a room. Once I'm eighteen and move out I would like to start my journey of sewing. Im really excited. These seem really helpful. 💜💜
Volunteer at a thrift store or a sewing machine repair shop , you would be surprised at how inexpensive a older used machine can be.
Hi Sweetie. I hope you were able to start your sewing journey, and I pray you’re living your best life. There are plenty of sewing machines out there that’s reasonably priced, new and old. Depending on how far away you are from me, I have several and I wouldn’t hesitate giving you one of mine. Reading how much you want to learn to sew touched my heart. I live in the Sandy Utah area and could meet publicly in any of the surrounding areas. If that’s too far, I’d like to send you a gift card to Joanne Fabrics towards the purchase of a sewing machine. Feel free to send me a message. God Bless you honey.
High school or vocational school may have some to use. Thrift stores may have or my library has free sewing classes and provide a machine. I other suggestions were good to good luck
The domestic range of heavy duty Singer sewing machines (4411, 4423, 4432, and 4452) are better for home sewers like me that are not fast at sewing and want to sew with all the other crap we have in our lives.
Daniela you're amazing and I love the video you put our they are so helpful and you're an amazing teacher thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
I learned alot, but wht I needed the most was zigzag on stretch fabric, funny I just sewed a maxi dress with a straight stitch 😨😨😨😨, my stitches started popping out when I went to try the dress on 😅😅😅😅😅😅. I said to myself forget knit fabric. Thanks for the tips
Zig zag stitch is good for stretch knit fabrics. Just use it along the stretch side. If you are working with 2way stretch knits. You can still use the straight stitch, just on the side where the fabric does not stretch.
You can also use a slightly longer stitch length for your straight stitch and stretch your fabric just a bit as it feeds through. As the fabric relaxes on the other side of your presser foot, it will also have some built-in stretch to it. I hemmed some leggings this way and the seams didn't pop on me.
Thank you Daniela for this and all of your videos. They are indeed very helpful.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I really appreciate you for not keeping this to yourself. I love your work especially your sequins pants. That's my next project for my Birthday in January
Thank you so much, I needed this as a beginner ❤️❤️ love the video.
So thankful I found your channel! Be blessed 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
That last tip about zigzagging stretch fabrics made it worth the 30 minutes vid and now I'm gonna watch it again. No t a professional but when I sew for myself.. I still want that pro-quality! Stretch fabrics have been a issue for me and I couldn't figure out why my stitches kept popping.... This vid is invaluable!!!!!
man, this video was so thorough. thank you so much!!
I'm only getting into sewing for my own self and family, but this was SO helpful!
Hi Daniela . ....the thread scissors is a usually called a nipper....good information for beginners .....enjoyed it...
This video was helpful, so basicly when you have thick fabrics you sue thick needles?
I still have alot to learn, but just my watching this it helped alot
This video was very helpful, thank you
Wow! I have enjoyed it.. it has enlighted me alot. Thank you! Please if possible do one of types of fabrics...
GREAT TEACHER ! BLESSINGS!!!
Thanks for the great information!!!!
thank you for all these information
Great video thank you!!
Very useful video, thank you
Thank you for sharing
I wanted you to try a quarter seam on your sewing machine, still finding it different to know a quarter seam on the grid except I measure it using a tape.
THX VRY MUCH MAAM
LEARNED A LOT 2DAY
In my opinion if you are a beginner you don't need to worry about getting a serger. You need to learn how to walk before you can run, and serger definaly radiates running energy. Get a basic sewing machine, learn how to sew in straight lines, and curves, etc. Then when you feel like you're ready, move on to a serger.
Would add that precutting fabrics for smaller tasks or smaller units like quilting, almost all pieces would be cut with pinking shears. It depends on application but you're definitely right that an exposed seem inside a garment would look more amateur than a serged inside
Thanks for this video
When I sew I use a ruler and a guide to make the stiches as straight as possible.
I made it a habbit to wash my fabric as soon as I get home from the store.
Thank you for the information also you look really good in that top and this lipstik💕💋
Thanks my love, for this video 👍
Just what I needed 😘
Are you happy about the overlock Singer ? I have Toyota.
Very informative video. Thanks @danielatabois 👍👌
I'm a new fan of yours
Where do you purchase your pattern paper with the markings?
Mood Fabrics
You can find it on Amazon too. Just search "dotted pattern paper."
Ro E thanks!!
When sewing tulle would ot be best to use a light weight fabric needle?
Ever do harum pants? They seem to be the only pants that don't fight my brace.. ..but I have no idea how to make them.
This is very informative! 👍 I'm going to share it with my viewers.
It is better to purchase a Step by Step sewing book which you can get them in the Thrift Store. It has everything you need to know and the sewing tools you need. A beginner does not need a Serger but a better sewing machine that will last you for years than spending more money for another sewing machine within a year because you need more functions. Walmart sells computerize Brother Sewing machine less than $150
Thank you....that scissors to the edge.,..simple but important tip! I'm guilty of cutting holding fabrics in my hand and thinking the fabric was the issue or "what's wrong with these darn scissors?" Hahaha never occurred to me it was my cutting technique.
Nice work thanks
Lol of course u put this up right after i sell my serger i never used XD
I prefer to use pinking shears for tightly woven fabrics like poplin - as it saves time. I have used pinking shears on a few garments and they look professional. None of my friends or anybody else looks at the finishing on my seams. Rayon, viscose and other looser weave fabrics need to be overlocked or zigzaged as these fabrics fray too much after about 10 washes.
Your so amazing. Is that a crochet or knit shirt? Ok 👌🏾
Presser foot. Not foot pedal. A foot pedal is the part of the machine that you step on to make the machine sew.
Thank you for pointing out my error.
No problem my dear. Video was quite informative otherwise
Parece com a ELGIN JX 4035, do Brasil, sua máquina reta doméstica.🇧🇷😘😘😘😘
Hi, I am your fan from China, Could your tell me where can I buy the styling design ruler please? I can't found it. Thanks alot!!!!Luv ya~
Hey..go on Google & type in what your looking for:
*Dotted pattern paper
*Sewing Rulers
* Material
* Patterns
****Sewing Supplies..in general****
And/or...go into a sewing store & look around...(to compare $$$)..
Sometimes..stores are less expensive..if you can use their coupons and/or there on clearance.
How ever you do it...have fun & enjoy!!
I think Those Bigger needles in gray box will work only on industrial machine.
i like your sewing machine, how can i get one
Very helpful but it’s called a presser foot. I was looking away and heard you say petalfoot and thought I needed different petals for some reason.
Pls how do i get the sewing machine?
Would it be possible for you teach us how to make a ruffled or simple wrap dress, from scratch?
Do you teach fashion design
Do another one plz
can you make more videos for beginners
🙏🏾🙌🏾❤️
Oh, I am not sure to 100% but machine needles are standard for all brands. You can buy needles which has the brand name of your machine, but you don't have to.
😍😍
على الرغم انني لا افهم الانجليزية جيدا الا انني اتابعك
One major feature that I need in a sewing machine is a fast sewing speed. The domestic range of heavy duty Singer sewing machines (4411, 4423, 4432, and 4452) are better for home sewers like me that are not fast at sewing and want to sew with all the other crap we have in our lives. I do not have one of these sewing machines, and will probably not buy one as I already 4 sewing machines and a serger. I sewed garments faster with my Bernina 1000 than my Brother JS1410.
Those aren't foot pedals or pedal foot they are PRESSER FEET!
I happen to know a few Mennonites. The women sew all of their own clothing. I'm hoping at some point, one will purchase a new machine and give me their old machine. When I was a young girl, I sewed. I no longer know how to...the bobbin frustrates me...lol.
Pro or newbie should NOT buy any Singer and Pfaff anymore. SInger is not singer anymore. Singer was sold to someone if I remember correctly, same thing with Pfaff. Pfaff to the chineses. In Germany almost no fabric stores sell those two brands anymore. If they do, than it would be older modells, those which were really good. I was in a fabric store last week, and the shop assistent also comfirmed it. Right now the best machines are those from Brother (mine is also a Brother DS-140), and Juki. I think there was another brand but I can't remember right now. A newbie may not need a 1000€ machine, but at least one that is good quality, and has good service if something happens. Since I own a Brother, I now that the service of Brother is brilliant. Instead, if you have problems with your singer, you have to send it for reparation, but you will never get it back. You will get a brand new one, because Singer knows that their machines are so bad quality that it isn't worth it to repair, and often they just can't be repaired at all. In Germany where I live, the Singer machines are sold in discounter (supermarket) for the same price as the no name brand ones.
Also, quality it does cost more. It doesn't need to be extreme, but you also have to think that this is an investition you are making. If you buy the cheap in price and quality ones, your materials will be ruined and go to waste. You need to buy new ones, but the circles repeat itself, and later when you realize that it was a bad choice, you need to buy a new machine. All the money and you spend got wasted (?). A good machine HAS to cost at least 260€/$.
Por favor, traduz em português 🇧🇷😘.
You're a great designer and I love channel! However, as a fashion design instructor, I am cringing watching this video. Please use the correct terminology... presser feet, thread nippers, embroidery scissors, needle plate, etc. This may confuse beginners. Thanks!
Thanks for this
Pls how do i get the sewing machine?