Let’s Try Sewing Tools from TEMU | Cost & Quality Comparisons
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- What’s all the fuss about TEMU? I decided to test out some sewing/quilting items from this new Amazon-like company to see how they stand up. Enjoy!
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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
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!
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!
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'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
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!
Amazon, or Temu, or even the expensive thing you buy in a shop. They all come from China!!!
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 🧐
Meanwhile, in the US, retailers are going out of business and people are losing their jobs left and right. Nothing against you or your video, just tired of hearing about Temu.
Understood. Just raising awareness here
Temu is not tempting to me at all. I’ve seen several box openings and it looks like junk to me
Shopping at Temu is a hard no from me .. for the same reason why I don’t use TikTok!
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
Thank you for not doing a sponsored haul. Appreciate your honest review.
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.
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.
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 never had bad experiences with items i bought from Temu. Honestly, most items from Amazon also came from China. Just saying...
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.
Very interesting! I ordered once and have no plans for doing it again. Thanks for this vid!!
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.
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 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.
I do not buy anything made in China...no matter how good the price seems.
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.
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.
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.
I prefer to buy MADE IN AMERICA even if it cost more.I love my country and my freedom so I won't buy anything from this site
I bought some beautiful Japanese fabric on Temu - it's gorgeous.
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.
I try not to make China richer.
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 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!
Not as advertised. What ever happened to "shop local?" Hurts our economy worse than it is now.
I worry that places that sell so cheaply are exploiting poor people by using slave labor.
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.
No matter where you buy your fabric, it needs to be washed before you sew with it.
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'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 😢
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.
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!
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.
My understanding is that TEMU is a Chinese company which I am not interested in buying from
I’m always careful that what I buy is not from 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
You so silly. Every time you said "made in China" I laugh heartily considering that almost EVERYTHING we buy is "made in China"
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
You have done a great review. Thank you
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!
Everything I have purchased has been great ….never a problem …..
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!
I have purchased many things from Temu.Very happy with everything.Great stuff.
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.
I bought some stuff when they first started, got shirts, PJs and gardening stuff and they were all great.
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!
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.
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!
When you held up the Indian fabric(?) I could easily see thru it, sadly. Thank you for sharing you experience with Temu.
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. :)
Everything I have bought it’s been great, no complaints. If you look at the stuff you buy anywhere is made in China
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!
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.
Whoopy do ..just about everything we buy in USA is from china..why putting it down?
The bobbin keeper I use around my spools of thread. I have the round bobbin keeper trays for my bobbins. And it's amazing!
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 taking the time to review this company. 😊
Bought few items from Temu & i got no complaints .❤❤ for the prices ,i paid for.
Ive bought a lot of gardening supplies and been happy with everything.
I hate cheaply made Chinese products. I'd rather go without than buy something, just to throw it away soon after. #landfill
The red lines on the quarter inch foot show you where 1/4" from your needle is front and back, for turning corners.
It’s all knock offs….if it’s that cheap what are the people making it getting paid? I have been tempted, but no I will never buy from them
It better not replace amazon. It’s hard not to get products from China. Seems like many of our common products are made there. We, as a nation, need to not be so dependent on China.
except that we, as a nation, aren't paid enough money to afford products made in america, by americans who are being paid a decent wage. and american companies can pay us low wages because of cheap chinese made products. it's a viscious circle that is spiraling downward to disaster.
example: a company makes product X in america, paying $31,000/year to workers-- $15/hour X 40 hours a week. product X might cost the company, say, $5 in materials and overhead and $5 in labor to make, so total cost $10. if that company charges, say, $20 for the product, they net $10 a product. that's a 100% profit markup.
but if that same company makes that same product in china, and they pay a worker $600 USD a year for 50-60 hours a week of work (the chinese national averages), 60 of those workers cost the same as one american worker, so the same product would now cost $5 in materials and overhead plus 8¢ in labor, so $5.08 total cost.
that company can now charge $10 instead of $20 for the product to net the same 100% profit, cutting out all american made competition in pricing.
if they charge $15 for the product, it's still $5 cheaper than the american made product and the company nets a 200% profit.
Take a close look. Most of the items are made in China.
Amazon also sells stuff from China, so they are all the same, just that Temu may be alittle less pricey
As far as the rotary cutter, try loosening the bolt a tiny bit, maybe some one just tightened it too much..
TEMU has not tempted me at all. More Chinese junk!!!!!
You can return all the items you don’t like and get your money back.
I doubt it
Hate to say this but all the seeing I do and have bought in the last 20 years has been made in China including cotton quilting fabric
Almost every thing is made in China just look at the tags or stamps on everything.
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.
Although the majority of products bought in the US comes from China, we still have US companies selling them and employing people to work in the stores and other aspects of the US based companies. Temu may have rock bottom prices (for now), but in my opinion they are doing everything they can to put US businesses "OUT OF BUSINESS" which would help in crashing OUR economy. Respectfully, I understand that we all want and need bargains in the horrific inflation we are currently living in but I urge people to PLEASE do their research and make their decision based on OUR economy and what is ultimately BEST for people and companies in the US.
I don’t know everything about what’s going on in this world, but why would China try to destroy the US economy if the US is heavily indebted to China? Makes no sense. Either way, I like to support my friends’ small businesses every chance I get, but unfortunately those opportunities are few.
i love your doggie i had to put mine down i loved him.. thanks for this video happy mothers day
From the Indonesian fabric I made placemats and they are beautiful, I was happy with the outcome.
I love this store ! All sewing items are good.
Not all there products are bad and if they are they are good at refunding your money back!
IF YOU BUY FROM WALMART IT'S MADE IN CHINA
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
I've ordered several sewing machine feet from Temu. They are great. I must say that the price is great compared to other avenues.
most of the things in the u.s. are made in china now so I don't know what the big deal is. It used to be made in Japan or Korea, now it's just a different country
Thanks for the review. Very helpful, I was wondering about the rotary cutter and surprised with 1/4” foot. Thanks again.
I love Temu. I have placed 5 orders. You can get some things for 8 cents
Aren't most of our sewing and quilting gizmos made in China!?
Probably
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.
Yes and after ordering from them they don't leave you alone! Good luck.
I just wish that there were American made products. I like to support my own country but I know that most times it is not possible.
You can buy from nearly any store in the US and find that they were made in China.
Do you thimk your fabric is made in America? Guess again
You can see through all those cotton fabrics, very loosely woven.
They bank on you NOT returning the crap. I can't even begin to understand their instructions!
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.
I work at Michael and everything has a 100% maker up the dollar fifty items are made for pennies 90 % off items still make them big bucks
Yep!
They will do a refund... I've loved everything I've ordered from them (multiple orders)..
Hi there ❤ I have also used this company and have had so far no problems with them But early days 😊 😊 😊 Amazing video thank you so much for sharing with us xx ❤
Great 👍