Fabric choice is often tricky. Even after sewing 50 years you can still make a mistake. I learned to use a sewing machine at 9. My mom was the teacher and she was a tough teacher. I remember sewing straight lines over and over. She said if you can sew a straight line you can sew anything. It was hard learning but I loved every minute. Learning stuff is my jam, so you can imagine I screw up fairly often.
So glad your back. I'm 56 and haven't sewn in 15 years or more, I was an avid sewer in my teens and twenties. I'm finding I need to completely retrain myself, eventhough I remember a lot, it feels new ( I blame cancer & chemo brain) but, I also know you make mistakes and you learn from them that's how you learn. Thanx for this video.
My mom sewed, and she taught me so long ago that I don't really remember what garments she made (with my "help") or that I made on my own. I remember a jumper dress where the fabric was permanently set off grain. That one was completely hopeless, but I've always been a fanatic about grain ever since. The first project I remember making 100% on my own was a 1970s skirt and vest outfit. [Yes, I'm that old.] The sewing was very nice on it ... but it was made in one of those 1970s synthetic double knits that sewed beautifully but looked like the worst of the decade. My biggest early mistake was getting distracted when I was making a robe and sewing through my finger! Just one stitch, right at the edge, so it was a band-aid only, no stitches.
Oh my goodness! I hope you were able to recover quickly from that finger-stitch!! (I definitely shuddered on my end-- hasn't happened to me... YET) But thank you so much for sharing! The grain situation is also one of those things that I'm super vigilant about as well after cutting things in weird ways back in the day. You're absolutely right that it can make a garment hopeless sometimes!!
The first thing I sewed was a circle skirt. The two big mistakes I made- cutting the waistband on the bias, so that with both waistband and the waist of the skirt on the bias, they really stretched out. And then the hemming was awful. Now if I need to hem something circular, I do it with bias tape. But, the skirt was decent enough that I put some pleats into it, neatened the hem a little, and I still wear it.
That's so great that you were able to find a work-around for that first skirt! Especially with a circle skirt, those sorts of stretchy situations are more common than not and it's all in the workaround! Thanks for sharing :D
Just started sewing for the first time in my long life (late bloomers, represent!) a couple of weeks ago. ^_^ Found your channel from a recommendation from Evelyn Wood, and glad to be here. Love this video, and love your cat
My very first sewing project was a pair of Pajama Pants that I made in Home Ec class in 1997. My first sewing mistake didn't come along for another 20 years, when I finally decided to make use of the sewing machine my grandmother bought me in 2003. I was smart enough to sew on scraps first, but I kept getting skipped stitches, seams that refused to hold together, and huge nests of thread on the reverse side. I have no idea what went wrong (narrowed it down to badly wound bobbin or wonky tension settings) or how I finally resolved it. But it had me crying and wanting to give up. --- I wish I could feel as content as your cat looks at around 4:22 ...wow!
(I think we all wish we could be as content as Tuna was in that moment haha) Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! I know when it comes to wonky bobbins and tension settings, even for me it can be a challenge to try and sort out! It's still one of those things I have to do extra scrap testing on to make sure it's right!
My first mistake was buying a really nice polyester suede (blush?) fabric that was a lovely deep red.. turns out the dye was just rubbing off on EVERYTHING. My phone case, my clothes, my table, my hands. My white sewing machine is still a little pink on some edges just because that awful red dye got all over it.
Mine was definitely not knowing how to read pattern measurements. If I'd known to look at the pattern spices for the actual garment measurements I'd have known better xx
I sewed with shiny fabric and it did not look flattering on me. I didn't press the seams. I didn't check the measurements compared to my size, and with vogue, didn't even check the outside paper bag size matched the measurements on the paper patterb
I go to sew and the thread messes up. Very discouraging! Now my zigzag isn't zigging or zagging! I want to get back into sewing, but get extremely frustrated when the equipment halts on me. Lovely feline!!! Funny because my Daughter has a grey cat and also has read Beginners book you mentioned. I am not familiar with it....anything else stand out for you? Maybe something out faulty zigzags?!!!! ; D Take it easy.
The book is FANTASTIC! It actually goes into the author's experience trying at least 4 or 5 different skills/competencies and the revelations of how learning works as an adult were extremely fascinating! Highly highly recommend (helped me reframe the way I learn, too!) Equipment not working is a pain in the neck! I totally understand! The machine might be in need of a tune up, perhaps? Definitely recommend taking it in for a tune up- they may be able to sort out why it's not zig zagging correctly!
Liked your video - but LOVED your cat!! Yes he/she stole show. ;-))
Glad to see you back! Missed you.
My sister and I sewed a duvet cover of all things! We laughed so much at ourselves and had the best time!
Fabric choice is often tricky. Even after sewing 50 years you can still make a mistake. I learned to use a sewing machine at 9. My mom was the teacher and she was a tough teacher. I remember sewing straight lines over and over. She said if you can sew a straight line you can sew anything. It was hard learning but I loved every minute. Learning stuff is my jam, so you can imagine I screw up fairly often.
So glad your back. I'm 56 and haven't sewn in 15 years or more, I was an avid sewer in my teens and twenties. I'm finding I need to completely retrain myself, eventhough I remember a lot, it feels new ( I blame cancer & chemo brain) but, I also know you make mistakes and you learn from them that's how you learn. Thanx for this video.
My mom sewed, and she taught me so long ago that I don't really remember what garments she made (with my "help") or that I made on my own.
I remember a jumper dress where the fabric was permanently set off grain. That one was completely hopeless, but I've always been a fanatic about grain ever since.
The first project I remember making 100% on my own was a 1970s skirt and vest outfit. [Yes, I'm that old.] The sewing was very nice on it ... but it was made in one of those 1970s synthetic double knits that sewed beautifully but looked like the worst of the decade.
My biggest early mistake was getting distracted when I was making a robe and sewing through my finger! Just one stitch, right at the edge, so it was a band-aid only, no stitches.
Oh my goodness! I hope you were able to recover quickly from that finger-stitch!! (I definitely shuddered on my end-- hasn't happened to me... YET)
But thank you so much for sharing! The grain situation is also one of those things that I'm super vigilant about as well after cutting things in weird ways back in the day. You're absolutely right that it can make a garment hopeless sometimes!!
@@VintageonTap As I meant to say, it was *not* a serious injury ... ice and a band-aid took care of it.
The first thing I sewed was a circle skirt. The two big mistakes I made- cutting the waistband on the bias, so that with both waistband and the waist of the skirt on the bias, they really stretched out. And then the hemming was awful. Now if I need to hem something circular, I do it with bias tape. But, the skirt was decent enough that I put some pleats into it, neatened the hem a little, and I still wear it.
That's so great that you were able to find a work-around for that first skirt! Especially with a circle skirt, those sorts of stretchy situations are more common than not and it's all in the workaround! Thanks for sharing :D
Thanks for sharing your tips. We really appreciate the work you do!
Hi Bianca!! Wonderful information, you hit everything right on the head.. Cat is absolutely adorable & you know made the video....
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Just started sewing for the first time in my long life (late bloomers, represent!) a couple of weeks ago. ^_^ Found your channel from a recommendation from Evelyn Wood, and glad to be here. Love this video, and love your cat
I was able to wear my very first dresses and I used knit fabrics. Greetings 💓
My very first sewing project was a pair of Pajama Pants that I made in Home Ec class in 1997. My first sewing mistake didn't come along for another 20 years, when I finally decided to make use of the sewing machine my grandmother bought me in 2003. I was smart enough to sew on scraps first, but I kept getting skipped stitches, seams that refused to hold together, and huge nests of thread on the reverse side. I have no idea what went wrong (narrowed it down to badly wound bobbin or wonky tension settings) or how I finally resolved it. But it had me crying and wanting to give up. --- I wish I could feel as content as your cat looks at around 4:22 ...wow!
(I think we all wish we could be as content as Tuna was in that moment haha)
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! I know when it comes to wonky bobbins and tension settings, even for me it can be a challenge to try and sort out! It's still one of those things I have to do extra scrap testing on to make sure it's right!
Do you have a video to show me how to do a FBA on a cape. Loving your videos
Cheers
Noeleen
My first mistake was buying a really nice polyester suede (blush?) fabric that was a lovely deep red.. turns out the dye was just rubbing off on EVERYTHING. My phone case, my clothes, my table, my hands. My white sewing machine is still a little pink on some edges just because that awful red dye got all over it.
Mine was definitely not knowing how to read pattern measurements. If I'd known to look at the pattern spices for the actual garment measurements I'd have known better xx
I sewed with shiny fabric and it did not look flattering on me. I didn't press the seams. I didn't check the measurements compared to my size, and with vogue, didn't even check the outside paper bag size matched the measurements on the paper patterb
Thanks so much for sharing! I think I've definitely done almost all of those mistakes as well over the years!!
@@VintageonTap but did you do it all in one go though. Haven't touched a vogue pattern since.
I go to sew and the thread messes up. Very discouraging! Now my zigzag isn't zigging or zagging! I want to get back into sewing, but get extremely frustrated when the equipment halts on me. Lovely feline!!! Funny because my Daughter has a grey cat and also has read Beginners book you mentioned. I am not familiar with it....anything else stand out for you? Maybe something out faulty zigzags?!!!! ; D Take it easy.
The book is FANTASTIC! It actually goes into the author's experience trying at least 4 or 5 different skills/competencies and the revelations of how learning works as an adult were extremely fascinating! Highly highly recommend (helped me reframe the way I learn, too!)
Equipment not working is a pain in the neck! I totally understand! The machine might be in need of a tune up, perhaps? Definitely recommend taking it in for a tune up- they may be able to sort out why it's not zig zagging correctly!
Why do cats always put their asses in our face? It’s really not that spectacular, thx 😂