I've been ordering quilting products (fabrics, tools, ect) from Temu since they began and have had no issues. Also, some of the items are the very same things I've purchased from Amazon and paid more for. Their return policy is easy and I'll likely continue ordering.
I think this is good for people who are on a low budget. You can wash all the fabric and they do come up ok. Have also got fabric from them with no smell. Please remember most of the products you buy from Amazon are made in China. 17:13
I know where many of our quilting/sewing items are made, but I buy from a quality quilt shop so they stay in business and provide me and my fellow quilters with quality, thread, fabrics, etc.
There is more to shopping than just price. How much are people earning? Working conditions? Quality? Carbon footprint? Just something to think about. Thanks for sharing - I love your channel. ❤ Somerset, UK
Thanks for sharing; I think I’ll keep my money here in the US supporting US companies. I have ordered some of my quilting products from Amazon and they come from US stores. They are more expensive, but I feel it is worth the extra for the better quality and to support small businesses.
The red lines going sideways on the foot are 1/4”, very handy if you want to stop 1/4” before the end. Very nice when you are setting in pieces, like making 8 or 6 point stars and Tumbling Blocks.
For the most part, I have had good luck with sewing supplies from them! I don’t care if it doesn’t have the brand name stamped on it! What we buy here in the states are “made in China” branded by a company! Why pay the extras? Yes, some was junk, but I expected that.
I have concerns I havent seen mentioned in other comments: How much do working conditions/wages where these products are made contribute to their low cost? Do we want to support that? What is the impact on our environment of buying items that duplicate what we have? Plastic is a huge global problem. Textile production is one of the world's largest polluters. Yes smells from most products will dissioate in air or can be washed out. But the same is true for fabric you or somebody else have stored fot a while in stash or that you can find second hand, or even in used garments. I appreciate the review. Temu's ads are everywhere. But if sewists want to save money and the earth, I suggest being selective about what you acquire and avoid things which will need to be replaced soon. Maybe even ask around among friends if anyone has unneeded spare tools or fabric they would like to sell you. (Some will even just give you their spares if you ask! Lets stop wasting!
Good points! Same goes for Amazon, Walmart, Target etc. Each of us should be allowed to make our own decisions based on many factors, such as, cost, availability, personal conscience, environmental concerns. Having tried TEMU out, I doubt I’ll buy much, if anything from them again, but I won’t be criticizing anyone who chooses to do so.
I have purchased plenty of good items on Temu. I have not had any problems and have been very happy with all I received. Their jewelry is very strong and good too. Their pots are very great. I do diamond painting and their kits are fabulous and inexpensive. Yarns and fabrics are not do great. Fabric is thin and yarn is not strong. My fabrics did Not have any odor to it. I was told Temu had warehouses in the USA and then they ship to you. I bought other fancy scissors from Temu and they are very sharp.
The reason for the red mark closest to the front of the foot the 1/4” foot is to tell you when you are 1/4” away from where you need to turn when sewing a straight seam away from the end of the fabric and the red mark near the needle tells you when to start sewing your curve. A hint to help with this is to mark the start of your pivot point and the starting point of your curves.
Thing is, most goods from Dollar Store in US, and Poundland in UK come from China. I have noticed a lot of goods from Amazon are made in China. Temu appears...to be simply obtaining direct rather than paying a middle man in UK or US.
I bought the same rotary cutter locally some time ago and it was the same as yours, so I took it apart, cleaned out the dust/grit/etc, then smeared the blade and disc with sewing machine oil dropped onto my finger and re-assembled. Bingo...works better than brand name cutters I already owned. Don't forget the locking button as well. Make sure you wipe excess oil with a tissue or scrap of fabric. For what Temu charges I don't think anyone can complain about the quality of items...that's just my 2 cents worth! Also, the polyester fabric squares you purchased, would make pretty bias binding for necklines etc to a plain Tshirt.
Temu is actually used by Amazon. Amazon jacks the prices WAY up, but a lot of things I’ve found and bought on Amazon came from Temu. I’m sorry you didn’t like the fabric. I’d heard about the odd smell but mine didn’t have it and the quality was very good for the price. All in all, I’ve had very good luck. They “lost” an order of mine and refunded within a few minutes. MINUTES! When most companies make you wait a week or more. So yeah, I highly recommend Temu to most everyone.
Most of the products that you already buy from The Dollar Store and Hobby stores are made in China. The only difference is they put different labels on them which then drives up the price. The same factories are making them. I wish that there were factories in the US making products but very few exist. There used to be factories in NC making beautiful textiles. They no longer exist.
I have bought several sewing related items as well as other craft supplies. I have not had any issues and most items are way cheaper than other sources. Use the polyester fabric to make some tiny quilts for your children. Just wash the fabrick if you think it smells. If you don't want it take it to a senior center the can use it for their craft days.
I love Temu. I dont buy clothes because they are are all polyester. But as for other things, yes. And I can always get my money back or store credit. Also, you can go back and check previous orders, up to 30 days, and can be refunded any difference if the price goes down.
i purchased a magnifying glass with a light combo that attaches to the table. It was a great price and works great. I have bought a couple of shirts that were not the best fabric but for the price I will wear them. Thank you for your review as well.
Thankyou, some interesting items that I shall be ordering. Consumers have been buying 'Made in China' products in our highstreet stores for years. Also, many companies have switched their manufacturing to China or import components for assembly and then sell products as made in the home country. Temu is no different from ordering from Amazon who also supply from China, but Temu offer a better service and often better prices. My experience with Temu has been excellent, with only one disappointment and they instantly gave me a full refund without the need to return the item. Local companies promote on-line shopping but the level of service is often not as good as it should be - and likely the goods are imported from China anyway!
I'm a new quilter and have ordered loads of things from Temu. Their stuff is fine for my purposes as I'm still learning the craft -- and I'm on a budget! Mind you, every parcel has at least one disappointment 😢
It depends on what you buy from Temu. I've never had an issue with them. I purchase sewing notions, fat quarters, scissors, pins, wood earring discs, snaps, etc. I don't buy their clothes- don't like polyester.
Thank you. I am not ready to TEMU yet. I didn't Amazon until it was around a number of years. I just had someone try and buy airline tickets in Florida on my credit card and I live on the west side of the country. I am a chicken when it comes to new things like that. I like the old days when you went to stores and paid with cash. There was more competition locally and you could find all those great prices. My grandmother and I called some of them junk stores, we loved them.
I love Temu, Ive ordered many, many times. Only…maybe twice I’ve had a problem with what I’ve ordered. I’ve used their sewing products, kitchen products (I would stay away from clothing and shoes), but all else is great.
im in australia, i dont know if its shipped from same place but all my fabric has been great, no smells. i am just careful about gadgets and decorations as its all been hit and miss. i do use their sewing machine needles though
Thanks for the review. I’m neither American nor Asian. I just spent 10 weeks on vacation in the US. Most tourist items on display were made in China. Nearly all clothing was made outside of the US. On checking the site, Temu seems pretty good. So does Amazon (which also sells LOTS of Chinese goods). I think one simply gets more choice with competitive markets.
Also, if your order is later than the time frame they give you?? You get an automatic $5 credit. I’ve gotten one a few times. The fabric…use it for crafting instead of quilting. I bought a rotary cutter YEARS ago from a fabric store & it wouldn’t turn…there was an extra blade, not to mention it needed to be loosened & it was fine. I’ve bought a magnetic seam guide, clips to hold fabric, a seam ripper, crochet hooks, little clip type things for help with counting with crocheting…all worked great!! I also bought a tension ring for my finger for crocheting, didn’t work so great, but makes an interesting looking ring for my forefinger!! Only once or twice have I been disappointed in what I’ve received.
Guys, this is a Chinese government owned company. The low prices and zero prices are in return for collecting your information. I never use Tiktok either.
The other red lines on the presser foot mark another distance of a quarter inch. So if you need to stop for some reason (for ex. Sewing mitered borders) a quarter inch before the end, those lines show you where to stop. Or where to stop before you need to pivit. ☺️🇭🇲
The important thing is to read descriptions well regarding composition and view pictures. I order every week and found some things to be of good quality, some not. Let the stinky fabric air out or put it in a ziplock bag with a dryer sheet, the fabric can be used for pet beds or quilts for the homeless.
I'm sorry to leave a negative comment, but I finally had to block their ad, after several attempts trying to stop seeing it. I know sometimes we have no choice getting "made in China", but I can't buy from this company with a clear conscience. That's just me.
@@lindabacon68We make almost nothing in the U.S. anymore, for decades, thanks to NAFTA. It’s impossible to avoid buying things made in China because most US companies have them made over there and then just slap their own label on it. And it’s totally legal, as long as at least half of it is assembled or packaged in the U.S.
I don’t buy “ made in China” products. I know several people who bought from this company and they said it’s all garbage. Cheap, Cheap, Cheap…..again not meaning inexpensive….just garbage. 🤷🏼♀️
I'M S BUY AMERICAN, I'M 76 & NEVER BROUGHT A FORIEGN CAR, ALWAYS AMERICAN CHEVY,OLDS, FORD.I PICK SOMETHING UP IN STORE SAYS CHINA I PUT BACK, I GO WITHOUT. NO DOG TOYS I MAKE MY OWN,CROCHET, OR SEW
Fabrics stored in warehouses usually have a chemical like formaldehyde to keep fabrics from molding and to repel vermin and insects. You must not have any upper respiratory allergies. I'd never stick my nose in any fabric that I've purchased before I wash it. No matter if it's high-end quilting stores to Goodwill. Just saying. And you'll be surprised when you wash the fabric with non-chlorine bleach and a hot dryer setting to wash out any chemical residue, dyes and the heat will kill any microbe germs and shrink the fabric to a pleasant weave. I'll have to order from TEMU today. My husband thanks you for finding another place for me to shop online lol. :)
Well, first of all, most things are made in China, no matter where you buy them from, and Temu did not promise it was pristine goods, but I shop regularly from them, I pick what I want before ordering, read their detailed description before buying, I got their embroidery thread, at 60 and 40 wt great, scissors for embroidery great, clothes great, fabric no I do not buy in pieces,,,,, all packages has smells, we get what we pay for if you do not like it return it,,,, fabric is musty in fabric stores also
I have made about 6 temu purchases at about $50.00 each, so far. I have to say, I've only had 2 items i was truly disappointed with, but not enough to send them back. I just ordered sewing thread, zippers and laces, etc. yesterday, and can't wait to see them what they turn out to be! So far, I'm a FAN!
Thank you for this video. I wish they were made in the USA. I'd purchase certain items. I have pretty much stopped shopping at WalMart because most of their merchandise comes from China. When I can, I buy USA products. Sometimes, when you can't find something made in the USA, you have no choice and that's sad.
Thank you for posting this. Your a Doll so easy to understand. Hey y'all speed up your play back speed to x2! This video is so well done that you can catch everyword easily on x2!
I have a pack of four water soluble pens from Temu that I bought over a year ago, and I’m still using the first one I took out of the pack! And it’s still juicy! I also bought eight different feet for my Juki and they all work great! Total was about twenty four bucks for all eight.
If you look carefully, you will find that a lot of the stuff from Amazon. It’s from China already. If it doesn’t say made in America, it’s probably from China or that area.
Thank you for the review, I appreciate seeing someone else’s experience. I bought a slender rolling storage rack from TEMU to store craft magazines and charts and patterns. The plastic is lower quality than I expected. The package was sloppily prepared and damaged, but contents were not effected. I did not realize the product came from over seas. No plans to order from the company again.
Temu doesn't tempt me. Thanks Lessons Learned for a great review of your purchases. I'm a thrift fanatic but I believe that you get what you pay for. Give me great sales on quality items and I'm a happy (on a fixed income) quilter. I also buy many quality items at my local thrift store. NEW is over rated and not always necessary for me.
I have ordered many times and orders were always delivered on time (one exception and they comped $ for the late delivery) and happy with all items. Only had an issue with the smell on one garment (from being in a plastic bag for transit) and it aired out just fine.
Take the musty smell out with a soak in baking soda and water before washing. Temu is more fun when you go in with low expectations and remember to read the full item description. I blow about $20 a month just buying things to see what they are.
I got the same rotary cutter since I am in a country where quilting isn't popular, it's horrible I hate it so much, I took it apart, oiled it, after oiling it would rotate a little, but I had to push so hard I ended up cutting THROUGH my cutting mat, already ordered an OLFA rotary cutter and hope its better, not a good first time for using a rotary cutter.
The red lines are to help with horizontal and vertical measurements. Like if sewing a pillow and you want exact quarter inch or half inch or 1 inch start vertically you can get matching seam horizontally. It helps especially with dollhouse sewing or quilting to help get exact seams from corner measurements. Least that's what I do with them. My daughter bought me a bunch of plastic feet sets like those from temu and amazon as a gift. Most actually worked for what I needed especially sewing doll items for my granddaughters.
The bobbin thread holder you used is on backwards, the little nub part goes in the spool and the other part wraps around the bobbin to keep the thread from unwinding.
Im waiting on a order right now. Bought the rotary cutter blades and a couple feet for my sewing machine. I also ordered a skein of yarn. I looked at the fabrics but the sizes of the fabrics seemed off. The fat quarters are smaller (not 18*22") so I just left them. That organizer you held up would be great for my crochet hooks. My first order I ordered some capris and a top. They are getting returned. The fabric isnt tshirt or woven fabric. It was very shiny polyester type fabric - it would be really uncomfortable at work. Socks the colors were really off and seemed to be a little small for me.
I've purchased many items from TEMU from clothing to gardening bags to kitchen gadgets to fabric to sewing notions . In my experience you do get what you pay for.. many items had to be returned. However I have been very pleased with the price and quality of heavy (bridal type) lace and applique pieces. The site is almost all Chinese stuff... but people... so is most things you buy at craft stores and box stores. They have Free shipping.. free returns... usually I've not had to return the refunded items but that has to do with the amount being refunded/returned. I did deep dives into the items I purchased to check carefully sizes, dimensions, and reviews I felt like were real people... no different than I do with any purchase online. TEMU can be a value.
Has anyone tried loosening the screw on those rotary cutters? Maybe they are just too tight--it does sound rough, like plastic grinding on plastic. I like Temu so far, but very addicting...I never use my phone for purchases, only my laptop, and I have only one credit card. Temu has been great for me. I like the cotton fabric with the fox/bear on it....nice quality and comes in 2 sizes. There are good and bad items..just expect to have some losses here and there. I have purchased almost all of the presser feet there now, and have even tried their handbag hardware.
Just an FYI...Walmart has the stack-n-stor things in the makeup section of their stores, I've seen 3 differnt colors and comparative pricing to them $5-6.
I think the smell is in people’s heads! I think somebody started the rumor about stuff smelling funny and it just exploded so everybody said oh my stuff smell funny too. Because I got stuff from Temu for a long time and nothing ever smelt funny ever!
When you buy those items from Amazon, the are all likely all made in China. So if you use those items you support China. The thing about TEMU is they are paying for getting information on people who buy from them. Information has value and I would question why China is willing to use selling goods as tactics to get our infomration?
I haven't bought much sewing stuff but it's be fine. I tried some of their frisbees for my power chewer puppy...the silicone ones are awesome! Still intact so i just ordered more!😅
I think that Temu compares more to Wish. I'm making doll clothes and I've ordered a lot from Temu. Some beautiful trims and the small fabric squares. Also those things that you poke into spools to attach the bobbin are great. They ship much faster than Wish. And if you don't get it in time they will reimburse some of your money or give you money off your next order.
Very interesting thank you for doing this. I too have ordered just under £20 worth of goods from Temu. Waiting for them to arrive and looking forward to comparing and seeing what sort of quality they are.
Thank you for the informative video. I purchased a black apron from Temu, just to see the quality. It's ok but you cannot tie it around, because the straps are too short! Also, the "stash and store," you can buy at five below for $5. I bought the Dritz water-on-one-end, air erasable on the other end for $2 apiece. Would be curious to know if the cheaper ones from temu last as long as dritz. I would be worried about the temu markings coming back over time or with ironing. I think your best buy was definitely the 1/4" foot. I hate the idea of buying from China. But, look in stores and see what all comes from China.
I purchased a straight handled (orange handle) 45mm rotary cutter with manual retract button from Temu for $4.38. So far it seems very sturdy and works just as well as my same style Fiskars cutter. It’s very sharp and rolls smoothly. Time will tell! Unfortunately it’s hard to tell what your getting for the money until it arrives, but so far I’ve been pleasantly surprised with my sewing related purchases.
Made in China? Yes. So is 90% of what I buy at Walmart or from Amazon. Once Jeff Bezos built his rockets for the fun of it and his zillion dollar yacht, I was fine buying from Temu at one quarter the cost. Money IS staying in America... the money I save by buying direct from China and not putting my money in Jeff Bezos pocket. Why should I send him $15 for the exact same product I buy on Temu for $3? And the $12 difference stays right here when I buy groceries or out to eat. Of course I'd prefer to buy USA products, but they're getting hard to find!
Most items we buy are "made in China" from material to car parts I purchased birds nest ponytail holders less than $2 Walmart sells the same thing for $12.99 that is a huge mark up
Most of the products we buy in America are made in China or other Asian countries, so Temu can sell the same products without the brand names and sell them cheaper. Some of their items are rip offs of copyrighted products. I wouldn't buy anything from them that I wouldn't be willing to throw it away if it wasn't satisfactory, because I surely wouldn't try to return it for a refund.
Now we've all settled in with Temu, there's less differential between amazon and Temu prices, unless you manage to get a Temu special deal ,which you might. However for quality, speed of delivery, and returnability, I'm now almost always sticking with amazon. One area where maybe Temu has the edge is for anything Chrinese themed. I've found some sweet and inexpensive little things which never make their way to amazon.
I've had three orders now and it can be hit or miss. The keyrings, titanium mens rings are definitely great. I also got dog leads which are great.The prices are excellent it's so easy to spend because of the prices. It's a bit like going to IKEA, you come out with loads of smalls lol. Just be choosy it what you buy. The descriptions are vague in a lot of cases.
I am curious if they are like other Chinese companies that steal other designs and make identical products, instead of tweaking it and making it their own. They use the hard work done by the original designer-duplicate it then take sales away from the designer, often even stealing the designer’s photos. If I can find the answer to that I can decide whether I would do business with them.
Our U.S. stores sell sewing items that are made in China. I paid 0.98 each for replacement bobbin case for a Singer 9005 sewing machine that would have cost $14. if purchased out of a store selling also made in China bobbin case. Purchased glasses with transitional lenses for about $7. that are equal to those I paid $80. Both are equal for walking and reading (poist cataract surgery). The set of 11 quick release presser feet were $2.57 and were equal to those purchased via Amazon, for $12. and both sets were made in China
I have brought many rulers, sewing tools and varigated threads from TEMU, desk chairs and a couple of other larger items...I have had a couple of instances when item was damaged or missing (in transit??) BUT the company was great in refund or sending out another like order free without a big hassle. 2.) there is a low or free ship charge depending on amt of $$ spent. Many of the plastic rulers/templates are the same as our name brand quilt stores...but without the name logo or possibly "seconds?" 3.) I do not buy clothing or fabric..but I have brought many comfortable style non-dress shoes. 4.) the same item can be listed different places on TEMU but with different prices...so if it looks low priced there might be the same item listed on the next page or cat for a lower price. 5.) there are some larger items that are being stocked in usa/can that will arrive in 2-3 days no shipping or very low ship charge, otherwise u are waiting days n days for ordered items to pass thru customs because they are from China. 6.) I expect one of these days TEMU China might no longer be available here. Also I use Paypal for all orders, non-specific to a store card. PS/As for aliexpress, I did have a damaged small intro order come in and that was a hassle, plus when you put things in the cart it looks u are charged sh/handling for each item...??? So, far i only "trust" temu.
I removed the TEMU app because some items I ordered were replaced by substitutions of much lesser value. It's just not for me. Your review was great! Thank you!
To the people who are concerned about "chinese" products, your phone, your tv, and most electrical appliances are all made in china, as well as a lot of fabric
I bought a water bottle from Temu. I have one that looked the same. It said it was 32 oz. Turned out to be less than 16 oz. Only half the size of my other one. I also bought some buttons and they were fine.
I've been ordering quilting products (fabrics, tools, ect) from Temu since they began and have had no issues. Also, some of the items are the very same things I've purchased from Amazon and paid more for. Their return policy is easy and I'll likely continue ordering.
I’ve noticed that too
I think this is good for people who are on a low budget. You can wash all the fabric and they do come up ok. Have also got fabric from them with no smell. Please remember most of the products you buy from Amazon are made in China. 17:13
I know where many of our quilting/sewing items are made, but I buy from a quality quilt shop so they stay in business and provide me and my fellow quilters with quality, thread, fabrics, etc.
Good policy!
There is more to shopping than just price. How much are people earning? Working conditions? Quality? Carbon footprint? Just something to think about. Thanks for sharing - I love your channel. ❤ Somerset, UK
Totally agree!
Thanks for sharing; I think I’ll keep my money here in the US supporting US companies. I have ordered some of my quilting products from Amazon and they come from US stores.
They are more expensive, but I feel it is worth the extra for the better quality and to support small businesses.
Agreed!
The red lines going sideways on the foot are 1/4”, very handy if you want to stop 1/4” before the end. Very nice when you are setting in pieces, like making 8 or 6 point stars and Tumbling Blocks.
For the most part, I have had good luck with sewing supplies from them! I don’t care if it doesn’t have the brand name stamped on it! What we buy here in the states are “made in China” branded by a company! Why pay the extras? Yes, some was junk, but I expected that.
I have concerns I havent seen mentioned in other comments:
How much do working conditions/wages where these products are made contribute to their low cost? Do we want to support that?
What is the impact on our environment of buying items that duplicate what we have? Plastic is a huge global problem. Textile production is one of the world's largest polluters.
Yes smells from most products will dissioate in air or can be washed out. But the same is true for fabric you or somebody else have stored fot a while in stash or that you can find second hand, or even in used garments.
I appreciate the review. Temu's ads are everywhere.
But if sewists want to save money and the earth, I suggest being selective about what you acquire and avoid things which will need to be replaced soon. Maybe even ask around among friends if anyone has unneeded spare tools or fabric they would like to sell you. (Some will even just give you their spares if you ask!
Lets stop wasting!
Good points! Same goes for Amazon, Walmart, Target etc. Each of us should be allowed to make our own decisions based on many factors, such as, cost, availability, personal conscience, environmental concerns. Having tried TEMU out, I doubt I’ll buy much, if anything from them again, but I won’t be criticizing anyone who chooses to do so.
I have purchased plenty of good items on Temu. I have not had any problems and have been very happy with all I received. Their jewelry is very strong and good too. Their pots are very great. I do diamond painting and their kits are fabulous and inexpensive. Yarns and fabrics are not do great. Fabric is thin and yarn is not strong.
My fabrics did Not have any odor to it.
I was told Temu had warehouses in the USA and then they ship to you.
I bought other fancy scissors from Temu and they are very sharp.
The reason for the red mark closest to the front of the foot the 1/4” foot is to tell you when you are 1/4” away from where you need to turn when sewing a straight seam away from the end of the fabric and the red mark near the needle tells you when to start sewing your curve. A hint to help with this is to mark the start of your pivot point and the starting point of your curves.
Thing is, most goods from Dollar Store in US, and Poundland in UK come from China. I have noticed a lot of goods from Amazon are made in China.
Temu appears...to be simply obtaining direct rather than paying a middle man in UK or US.
I bought the same rotary cutter locally some time ago and it was the same as yours, so I took it apart, cleaned out the dust/grit/etc, then smeared the blade and disc with sewing machine oil dropped onto my finger and re-assembled. Bingo...works better than brand name cutters I already owned. Don't forget the locking button as well. Make sure you wipe excess oil with a tissue or scrap of fabric. For what Temu charges I don't think anyone can complain about the quality of items...that's just my 2 cents worth!
Also, the polyester fabric squares you purchased, would make pretty bias binding for necklines etc to a plain Tshirt.
Temu is actually used by Amazon. Amazon jacks the prices WAY up, but a lot of things I’ve found and bought on Amazon came from Temu. I’m sorry you didn’t like the fabric. I’d heard about the odd smell but mine didn’t have it and the quality was very good for the price. All in all, I’ve had very good luck. They “lost” an order of mine and refunded within a few minutes. MINUTES! When most companies make you wait a week or more. So yeah, I highly recommend Temu to most everyone.
Most of the products that you already buy from The Dollar Store and Hobby stores are made in China. The only difference is they put different labels on them which then drives up the price. The same factories are making them. I wish that there were factories in the US making products but very few exist. There used to be factories in NC making beautiful textiles. They no longer exist.
I have bought several sewing related items as well as other craft supplies. I have not had any issues and most items are way cheaper than other sources. Use the polyester fabric to make some tiny quilts for your children. Just wash the fabrick if you think it smells. If you don't want it take it to a senior center the can use it for their craft days.
Good to know!
I bought some beautiful Japanese fabric on Temu - it's gorgeous.
Everything I have purchased has been great ….never a problem …..
I love Temu. I dont buy clothes because they are are all polyester. But as for other things, yes. And I can always get my money back or store credit. Also, you can go back and check previous orders, up to 30 days, and can be refunded any difference if the price goes down.
i purchased a magnifying glass with a light combo that attaches to the table. It was a great price and works great. I have bought a couple of shirts that were not the best fabric but for the price I will wear them. Thank you for your review as well.
Thankyou, some interesting items that I shall be ordering. Consumers have been buying 'Made in China' products in our highstreet stores for years. Also, many companies have switched their manufacturing to China or import components for assembly and then sell products as made in the home country. Temu is no different from ordering from Amazon who also supply from China, but Temu offer a better service and often better prices. My experience with Temu has been excellent, with only one disappointment and they instantly gave me a full refund without the need to return the item. Local companies promote on-line shopping but the level of service is often not as good as it should be - and likely the goods are imported from China anyway!
I'm a new quilter and have ordered loads of things from Temu. Their stuff is fine for my purposes as I'm still learning the craft -- and I'm on a budget! Mind you, every parcel has at least one disappointment 😢
It depends on what you buy from Temu. I've never had an issue with them. I purchase sewing notions, fat quarters, scissors, pins, wood earring discs, snaps, etc. I don't buy their clothes- don't like polyester.
Thank you. I am not ready to TEMU yet. I didn't Amazon until it was around a number of years. I just had someone try and buy airline tickets in Florida on my credit card and I live on the west side of the country. I am a chicken when it comes to new things like that. I like the old days when you went to stores and paid with cash. There was more competition locally and you could find all those great prices. My grandmother and I called some of them junk stores, we loved them.
When you held up the Indian fabric(?) I could easily see thru it, sadly. Thank you for sharing you experience with Temu.
I love Temu, Ive ordered many, many times. Only…maybe twice I’ve had a problem with what I’ve ordered. I’ve used their sewing products, kitchen products (I would stay away from clothing and shoes), but all else is great.
Thanks for sharing!
Everything I have bought it’s been great, no complaints. If you look at the stuff you buy anywhere is made in China
im in australia, i dont know if its shipped from same place but all my fabric has been great, no smells. i am just careful about gadgets and decorations as its all been hit and miss. i do use their sewing machine needles though
Thank you for not doing a sponsored haul. Appreciate your honest review.
Thanks for the review. I’m neither American nor Asian. I just spent 10 weeks on vacation in the US. Most tourist items on display were made in China. Nearly all clothing was made outside of the US.
On checking the site, Temu seems pretty good. So does Amazon (which also sells LOTS of Chinese goods).
I think one simply gets more choice with competitive markets.
The red lines on the quarter inch foot show you where 1/4" from your needle is front and back, for turning corners.
Also, if your order is later than the time frame they give you?? You get an automatic $5 credit. I’ve gotten one a few times.
The fabric…use it for crafting instead of quilting.
I bought a rotary cutter YEARS ago from a fabric store & it wouldn’t turn…there was an extra blade, not to mention it needed to be loosened & it was fine. I’ve bought a magnetic seam guide, clips to hold fabric, a seam ripper, crochet hooks, little clip type things for help with counting with crocheting…all worked great!! I also bought a tension ring for my finger for crocheting, didn’t work so great, but makes an interesting looking ring for my forefinger!! Only once or twice have I been disappointed in what I’ve received.
So happy you’ve had a positive experience
Guys, this is a Chinese government owned company. The low prices and zero prices are in return for collecting your information. I never use Tiktok either.
Very interesting! I ordered once and have no plans for doing it again. Thanks for this vid!!
The other red lines on the presser foot mark another distance of a quarter inch. So if you need to stop for some reason (for ex. Sewing mitered borders) a quarter inch before the end, those lines show you where to stop. Or where to stop before you need to pivit. ☺️🇭🇲
Ah! Great info!
The important thing is to read descriptions well regarding composition and view pictures. I order every week and found some things to be of good quality, some not. Let the stinky fabric air out or put it in a ziplock bag with a dryer sheet, the fabric can be used for pet beds or quilts for the homeless.
Shopping at Temu is a hard no from me .. for the same reason why I don’t use TikTok!
I'm sorry to leave a negative comment, but I finally had to block their ad, after several attempts trying to stop seeing it. I know sometimes we have no choice getting "made in China", but I can't buy from this company with a clear conscience. That's just me.
I don’t blame you
I made a decision several years ago to stop buying from China but have gotten lax. Thanks for getting me back on track.
@@lindabacon68We make almost nothing in the U.S. anymore, for decades, thanks to NAFTA. It’s impossible to avoid buying things made in China because most US companies have them made over there and then just slap their own label on it. And it’s totally legal, as long as at least half of it is assembled or packaged in the U.S.
I don’t buy “ made in China” products. I know several people who bought from this company and they said it’s all garbage. Cheap, Cheap, Cheap…..again not meaning inexpensive….just garbage. 🤷🏼♀️
I clicked their link for a quick look and now I’m constantly being email spammed and it’s driving me nuts
I'M S BUY AMERICAN, I'M 76 & NEVER BROUGHT A FORIEGN CAR, ALWAYS AMERICAN CHEVY,OLDS, FORD.I PICK SOMETHING UP IN STORE SAYS CHINA I PUT BACK, I GO WITHOUT. NO DOG TOYS I MAKE MY OWN,CROCHET, OR SEW
On the roatery cutter losen the screw then it will roll the tighting it when made
Fabrics stored in warehouses usually have a chemical like formaldehyde to keep fabrics from molding and to repel vermin and insects. You must not have any upper respiratory allergies. I'd never stick my nose in any fabric that I've purchased before I wash it. No matter if it's high-end quilting stores to Goodwill. Just saying. And you'll be surprised when you wash the fabric with non-chlorine bleach and a hot dryer setting to wash out any chemical residue, dyes and the heat will kill any microbe germs and shrink the fabric to a pleasant weave. I'll have to order from TEMU today. My husband thanks you for finding another place for me to shop online lol. :)
I've ordered several sewing machine feet from Temu. They are great. I must say that the price is great compared to other avenues.
The bobbin keeper I use around my spools of thread. I have the round bobbin keeper trays for my bobbins. And it's amazing!
Well, first of all, most things are made in China, no matter where you buy them from, and Temu did not promise it was pristine goods, but I shop regularly from them, I pick what I want before ordering, read their detailed description before buying, I got their embroidery thread, at 60 and 40 wt great, scissors for embroidery great, clothes great, fabric no I do not buy in pieces,,,,, all packages has smells, we get what we pay for if you do not like it return it,,,, fabric is musty in fabric stores also
I bought some stuff when they first started, got shirts, PJs and gardening stuff and they were all great.
I have made about 6 temu purchases at about $50.00 each, so far. I have to say, I've only had 2 items i was truly disappointed with, but not enough to send them back. I just ordered sewing thread, zippers and laces, etc. yesterday, and can't wait to see them what they turn out to be! So far, I'm a FAN!
As far as the rotary cutter, try loosening the bolt a tiny bit, maybe some one just tightened it too much..
Thank you for this video. I wish they were made in the USA. I'd purchase certain items. I have pretty much stopped shopping at WalMart because most of their merchandise comes from China. When I can, I buy USA products. Sometimes, when you can't find something made in the USA, you have no choice and that's sad.
Thank you for posting this. Your a Doll so easy to understand.
Hey y'all speed up your play back speed to x2! This video is so well done that you can catch everyword easily on x2!
Thank you so much!
Don’t think I will order from China! I’d rather pay more and buy USA, sad how hard that is to find. Thanks for your review 🧐
Yes and after ordering from them they don't leave you alone! Good luck.
Bought few items from Temu & i got no complaints .❤❤ for the prices ,i paid for.
I have a pack of four water soluble pens from Temu that I bought over a year ago, and I’m still using the first one I took out of the pack! And it’s still juicy! I also bought eight different feet for my Juki and they all work great! Total was about twenty four bucks for all eight.
If you look carefully, you will find that a lot of the stuff from Amazon. It’s from China already. If it doesn’t say made in America, it’s probably from China or that area.
Thank you for the review, I appreciate seeing someone else’s experience. I bought a slender rolling storage rack from TEMU to store craft magazines and charts and patterns. The plastic is lower quality than I expected. The package was sloppily prepared and damaged, but contents were not effected. I did not realize the product came from over seas. No plans to order from the company again.
Good to know! I almost ordered that.
Temu doesn't tempt me. Thanks Lessons Learned for a great review of your purchases. I'm a thrift fanatic but I believe that you get what you pay for. Give me great sales on quality items and I'm a happy (on a fixed income) quilter. I also buy many quality items at my local thrift store. NEW is over rated and not always necessary for me.
Truth!
You can see through all those cotton fabrics, very loosely woven.
Ive bought a lot of gardening supplies and been happy with everything.
I have ordered many times and orders were always delivered on time (one exception and they comped $ for the late delivery) and happy with all items. Only had an issue with the smell on one garment (from being in a plastic bag for transit) and it aired out just fine.
I never had bad experiences with items i bought from Temu. Honestly, most items from Amazon also came from China. Just saying...
Take the musty smell out with a soak in baking soda and water before washing. Temu is more fun when you go in with low expectations and remember to read the full item description. I blow about $20 a month just buying things to see what they are.
From the Indonesian fabric I made placemats and they are beautiful, I was happy with the outcome.
I got the same rotary cutter since I am in a country where quilting isn't popular, it's horrible I hate it so much, I took it apart, oiled it, after oiling it would rotate a little, but I had to push so hard I ended up cutting THROUGH my cutting mat, already ordered an OLFA rotary cutter and hope its better, not a good first time for using a rotary cutter.
The red lines are to help with horizontal and vertical measurements. Like if sewing a pillow and you want exact quarter inch or half inch or 1 inch start vertically you can get matching seam horizontally. It helps especially with dollhouse sewing or quilting to help get exact seams from corner measurements. Least that's what I do with them. My daughter bought me a bunch of plastic feet sets like those from temu and amazon as a gift. Most actually worked for what I needed especially sewing doll items for my granddaughters.
I have to try and stay with items made in USA.. not easy as one may think but we are trying.
The bobbin thread holder you used is on backwards, the little nub part goes in the spool and the other part wraps around the bobbin to keep the thread from unwinding.
That makes sense!
I love Temu. I have placed 5 orders. You can get some things for 8 cents
Im waiting on a order right now. Bought the rotary cutter blades and a couple feet for my sewing machine. I also ordered a skein of yarn. I looked at the fabrics but the sizes of the fabrics seemed off. The fat quarters are smaller (not 18*22") so I just left them. That organizer you held up would be great for my crochet hooks.
My first order I ordered some capris and a top. They are getting returned. The fabric isnt tshirt or woven fabric. It was very shiny polyester type fabric - it would be really uncomfortable at work. Socks the colors were really off and seemed to be a little small for me.
I've purchased many items from TEMU from clothing to gardening bags to kitchen gadgets to fabric to sewing notions . In my experience you do get what you pay for.. many items had to be returned. However I have been very pleased with the price and quality of heavy (bridal type) lace and applique pieces. The site is almost all Chinese stuff... but people... so is most things you buy at craft stores and box stores. They have Free shipping.. free returns... usually I've not had to return the refunded items but that has to do with the amount being refunded/returned. I did deep dives into the items I purchased to check carefully sizes, dimensions, and reviews I felt like were real people... no different than I do with any purchase online. TEMU can be a value.
Well said
I have purchased many things from Temu.Very happy with everything.Great stuff.
Has anyone tried loosening the screw on those rotary cutters? Maybe they are just too tight--it does sound rough, like plastic grinding on plastic. I like Temu so far, but very addicting...I never use my phone for purchases, only my laptop, and I have only one credit card. Temu has been great for me. I like the cotton fabric with the fox/bear on it....nice quality and comes in 2 sizes. There are good and bad items..just expect to have some losses here and there. I have purchased almost all of the presser feet there now, and have even tried their handbag hardware.
I did try at first to loosen it, but it quickly got wobbly.
Just an FYI...Walmart has the stack-n-stor things in the makeup section of their stores, I've seen 3 differnt colors and comparative pricing to them $5-6.
I’ve heard that
Amazon also sells stuff from China, so they are all the same, just that Temu may be alittle less pricey
I think the smell is in people’s heads! I think somebody started the rumor about stuff smelling funny and it just exploded so everybody said oh my stuff smell funny too. Because I got stuff from Temu for a long time and nothing ever smelt funny ever!
No matter where you buy your fabric, it needs to be washed before you sew with it.
Just happened on your channel and so glad I did. I’ve been wondering about Temu. Thanks for the insight.
Welcome! Glad it was helpful!
When you buy those items from Amazon, the are all likely all made in China. So if you use those items you support China. The thing about TEMU is they are paying for getting information on people who buy from them. Information has value and I would question why China is willing to use selling goods as tactics to get our infomration?
I understand your concern. Anyone, anywhere in the world has access to our information, if they really want or “need” it.
All rotary cutters need the screw to be loosend to make it roll...
I haven't bought much sewing stuff but it's be fine. I tried some of their frisbees for my power chewer puppy...the silicone ones are awesome! Still intact so i just ordered more!😅
Thanks for the review. Very helpful, I was wondering about the rotary cutter and surprised with 1/4” foot. Thanks again.
Temu is not tempting to me at all. I’ve seen several box openings and it looks like junk to me
Amazon, or Temu, or even the expensive thing you buy in a shop. They all come from China!!!
I forgot. You can return anything before 90 days with no argument and no return postage.
This rotary cutter is the same design as Olfa, you are suppose to loosen the back screw to adjust the blade pressure.
I’ll try that!
I think that Temu compares more to Wish. I'm making doll clothes and I've ordered a lot from Temu. Some beautiful trims and the small fabric squares. Also those things that you poke into spools to attach the bobbin are great. They ship much faster than Wish. And if you don't get it in time they will reimburse some of your money or give you money off your next order.
Very interesting thank you for doing this. I too have ordered just under £20 worth of goods from Temu. Waiting for them to arrive and looking forward to comparing and seeing what sort of quality they are.
Thank you for the informative video. I purchased a black apron from Temu, just to see the quality. It's ok but you cannot tie it around, because the straps are too short! Also, the "stash and store," you can buy at five below for $5. I bought the Dritz water-on-one-end, air erasable on the other end for $2 apiece. Would be curious to know if the cheaper ones from temu last as long as dritz. I would be worried about the temu markings coming back over time or with ironing. I think your best buy was definitely the 1/4" foot. I hate the idea of buying from China. But, look in stores and see what all comes from China.
I purchased a straight handled (orange handle) 45mm rotary cutter with manual retract button from Temu for $4.38. So far it seems very sturdy and works just as well as my same style Fiskars cutter. It’s very sharp and rolls smoothly. Time will tell! Unfortunately it’s hard to tell what your getting for the money until it arrives, but so far I’ve been pleasantly surprised with my sewing related purchases.
Made in China? Yes. So is 90% of what I buy at Walmart or from Amazon. Once Jeff Bezos built his rockets for the fun of it and his zillion dollar yacht, I was fine buying from Temu at one quarter the cost. Money IS staying in America... the money I save by buying direct from China and not putting my money in Jeff Bezos pocket. Why should I send him $15 for the exact same product I buy on Temu for $3? And the $12 difference stays right here when I buy groceries or out to eat. Of course I'd prefer to buy USA products, but they're getting hard to find!
Not all there products are bad and if they are they are good at refunding your money back!
Most items we buy are "made in China" from material to car parts I purchased birds nest ponytail holders less than $2 Walmart sells the same thing for $12.99 that is a huge mark up
for the rotary cutter you have to adjust the black nob in the back you have loosen the blade a little in order for it to roll smoothly.
I tried that. It’s just janky
Most of the products we buy in America are made in China or other Asian countries, so Temu can sell the same products without the brand names and sell them cheaper. Some of their items are rip offs of copyrighted products. I wouldn't buy anything from them that I wouldn't be willing to throw it away if it wasn't satisfactory, because I surely wouldn't try to return it for a refund.
Now we've all settled in with Temu, there's less differential between amazon and Temu prices, unless you manage to get a Temu special deal ,which you might. However for quality, speed of delivery, and returnability, I'm now almost always sticking with amazon. One area where maybe Temu has the edge is for anything Chrinese themed. I've found some sweet and inexpensive little things which never make their way to amazon.
I've had three orders now and it can be hit or miss. The keyrings, titanium mens rings are definitely great. I also got dog leads which are great.The prices are excellent it's so easy to spend because of the prices. It's a bit like going to IKEA, you come out with loads of smalls lol. Just be choosy it what you buy. The descriptions are vague in a lot of cases.
I am curious if they are like other Chinese companies that steal other designs and make identical products, instead of tweaking it and making it their own. They use the hard work done by the original designer-duplicate it then take sales away from the designer, often even stealing the designer’s photos. If I can find the answer to that I can decide whether I would do business with them.
Good idea!
Our U.S. stores sell sewing items that are made in China. I paid 0.98 each for replacement bobbin case for a Singer 9005 sewing machine that would have cost $14. if purchased out of a store selling also made in China bobbin case. Purchased glasses with transitional lenses for about $7. that are equal to those I paid $80. Both are equal for walking and reading (poist cataract surgery). The set of 11 quick release presser feet were $2.57 and were equal to those purchased via Amazon, for $12. and both sets were made in China
I have brought many rulers, sewing tools and varigated threads from TEMU, desk chairs and a couple of other larger items...I have had a couple of instances when item was damaged or missing (in transit??) BUT the company was great in refund or sending out another like order free without a big hassle.
2.) there is a low or free ship charge depending on amt of $$ spent. Many of the plastic rulers/templates are the same as our name brand quilt stores...but without the name logo or possibly "seconds?"
3.) I do not buy clothing or fabric..but I have brought many comfortable style non-dress shoes.
4.) the same item can be listed different places on TEMU but with different prices...so if it looks low priced there might be the same item listed on the next page or cat for a lower price.
5.) there are some larger items that are being stocked in usa/can that will arrive in 2-3 days no shipping or very low ship charge, otherwise u are waiting days n days for ordered items to pass thru customs because they are from China.
6.) I expect one of these days TEMU China might no longer be available here. Also I use Paypal for all orders, non-specific to a store card.
PS/As for aliexpress, I did have a damaged small intro order come in and that was a hassle, plus when you put things in the cart it looks u are charged sh/handling for each item...??? So, far i only "trust" temu.
I removed the TEMU app because some items I ordered were replaced by substitutions of much lesser value. It's just not for me. Your review was great! Thank you!
To the people who are concerned about "chinese" products, your phone, your tv, and most electrical appliances are all made in china, as well as a lot of fabric
I bought a water bottle from Temu. I have one that looked the same. It said it was 32 oz. Turned out to be less than 16 oz. Only half the size of my other one. I also bought some buttons and they were fine.