I would like a tutorial for ruching the side seams on an existing pair of pants - I saw this look on a pair of exercise pants that are ruched up from the hem line to just above the knee. Thank you!
One of my New Year’s resolution-learning to sew! I think I need to start with something easier than hemming, and get comfortable with my future sewing machine. What’s a good, user friendly, versatile and economic sewing machine you recommend for beginners?
Hello! There are many different makes/models of sewing machines on the market and they range in price from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. I would suggest visiting a few different sewing machine retailers and testing out different machines before purchasing one. Once you have experience with different makes, you will probably prefer one brand to another (which is totally normal). As a beginner, it's very important to find a retailer that offers 'service and support after the sale.' Sewing machine retailers can answer machine questions quickly and walk you thru a problem when you get stuck. Having a great support team is essential when learning to sew. Some retailers offer classes that are fabulous ways to learn new sewing techniques and broaden your knowledge of your machine.
@@TheCreativeSewist thanks for the reply. I. Trying to hem jeans. I'm learning to sew as well. I can't get it straight all the way around . My machine isn't narrow enough to the the Jean opening around it either. :(
@@chadsexinton thank you for the additional information. The best way to mark the hem is to ask a friend for some help. First put on the jeans with the pair of shoes you will wear with them. Next, ask your friend to mark the hem for you. The easiest way to do this is for your friend to measure from the floor and place a straight pin at the desired hem length. For example, if you think the jeans look best 1 inch from the ground, then place straight pins 1 inch from the floor around the ENTIRE pant leg hem. Pins do not need to touch but place them close enough that you can see this new line. Once you have both pant legs marked, carefully take them off. Turn them inside out. At your ironing board, carefully slip the lower pant leg opening over a sleeve press board. (If you don’t have one, you can roll up a towel and use that). Carefully fold up the pant leg and use the pins as a guide for your new hem. Pin the pant leg up once you have it positioned. Press along the new hem line. Make sure you press around the entire hem. Repeat process on the other pant leg. Before cutting excess fabric, it’s best to try on the pants and make sure the hem looks correct. If it doesn’t, adjust as necessary. Once the hems look correct, go ahead and finish hemming the pants as demonstrated in the video. If you are hemming jeans, you will need a jeans needle for your sewing machine and denim thread. If you have any other questions, please let me know.
@@TheCreativeSewist I did most of that except the pinning. The pressed hem doesn't move its just that when I sew it goes bend somehow. Thanks for your help.
@@chadsexinton that sounds like the tension is off on your sewing machine. If you haven’t had the machine serviced within the last year, you may want to take it to a sewing machine repairman. The fabric should feed evenly under the feed dogs and your machine may need adjusted.
I would like a tutorial for ruching the side seams on an existing pair of pants - I saw this look on a pair of exercise pants that are ruched up from the hem line to just above the knee. Thank you!
One of my New Year’s resolution-learning to sew! I think I need to start with something easier than hemming, and get comfortable with my future sewing machine. What’s a good, user friendly, versatile and economic sewing machine you recommend for beginners?
Hello! There are many different makes/models of sewing machines on the market and they range in price from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. I would suggest visiting a few different sewing machine retailers and testing out different machines before purchasing one. Once you have experience with different makes, you will probably prefer one brand to another (which is totally normal). As a beginner, it's very important to find a retailer that offers 'service and support after the sale.' Sewing machine retailers can answer machine questions quickly and walk you thru a problem when you get stuck. Having a great support team is essential when learning to sew. Some retailers offer classes that are fabulous ways to learn new sewing techniques and broaden your knowledge of your machine.
My hems are not straight all the way around. Help.
What type of material are you working with? Some fabrics are difficult to get a perfect hem but I’ll do my best to help.
@@TheCreativeSewist thanks for the reply. I. Trying to hem jeans. I'm learning to sew as well. I can't get it straight all the way around . My machine isn't narrow enough to the the Jean opening around it either. :(
@@chadsexinton thank you for the additional information. The best way to mark the hem is to ask a friend for some help. First put on the jeans with the pair of shoes you will wear with them. Next, ask your friend to mark the hem for you. The easiest way to do this is for your friend to measure from the floor and place a straight pin at the desired hem length. For example, if you think the jeans look best 1 inch from the ground, then place straight pins 1 inch from the floor around the ENTIRE pant leg hem. Pins do not need to touch but place them close enough that you can see this new line. Once you have both pant legs marked, carefully take them off. Turn them inside out. At your ironing board, carefully slip the lower pant leg opening over a sleeve press board. (If you don’t have one, you can roll up a towel and use that). Carefully fold up the pant leg and use the pins as a guide for your new hem. Pin the pant leg up once you have it positioned. Press along the new hem line. Make sure you press around the entire hem. Repeat process on the other pant leg. Before cutting excess fabric, it’s best to try on the pants and make sure the hem looks correct. If it doesn’t, adjust as necessary. Once the hems look correct, go ahead and finish hemming the pants as demonstrated in the video. If you are hemming jeans, you will need a jeans needle for your sewing machine and denim thread. If you have any other questions, please let me know.
@@TheCreativeSewist I did most of that except the pinning. The pressed hem doesn't move its just that when I sew it goes bend somehow. Thanks for your help.
@@chadsexinton that sounds like the tension is off on your sewing machine. If you haven’t had the machine serviced within the last year, you may want to take it to a sewing machine repairman. The fabric should feed evenly under the feed dogs and your machine may need adjusted.