I am fascinated to watch this video just by chance. I am so happy to see your rope, variegated thread, your ready bowl, stitch type you used and top of all your high end sewing machine. I have worked with colourful thread while doing hand embroidery, but never while stitching. Great idea given by you. My machine works with 8 types of stitches only. Thanks so much 🙏
Your videos are always so clear and you get up close to the actual sewing being done so we can really see. I really appreciate that, Christopher. You truly are a master at the machine and with the camera. Thank you.
Harbor Freight has yielded many many sewing room items and supplies! Yesss! Pick up items for future projects from where ever you are shopping! Keep a note book or notate in your phone the future project you have in mind. That diamond stitch is one of my favorite decorative stitches! Love your adventurous stitching! Great video!
Thank you!! This is the First video that answered my question about needles for making rope bowls! Now, I know to go get 100/16 Leather needles. Now, I also notice you said topstitching thread. Thanks Christopher! This helps a Lot
❤hi. I just found you in my thread while checking out Makin braided rugs and I am blown away by your creativity and a fearless attitude. I will be checking out more of you videos so thank you for your inspiration.
Absolutely fantastic. I’ve had several large spools of variegated thread for ages and bought the biggest spool of cotton rope before Christmas. Just finished making sliced rugs now I’m ready for bowls. Thanks so much. You are a great instructor.
Ok Christopher… I’m hooked! I made a bowl..harbor freight 10ft x 1/4 inch… nice softer diamond braid… I ‘m scaredy-cat.. afraid to brake brother XP3😉. Did fine..used 3 packs 10ft red and white blended rope.. I love my 1st bowl😊
Hi Debbie, I have been desperate to make one of these bowls but, like you, was afraid I might damage my Brother V7. Thank you for mentioning that it can be done on your machine 🙌👍🫶
I do everything w decorative stitches. I can't free motion except on small projects & there's only so much boredom you can take w straight stitch walking foot. I had a Janome 4900 w 500+ stitches after a TOL VIKING (960?) a step down from the 1100. My Viking gave out & the Janome went wacko in 10 months time & the dealer was just a crook & nobody seemed to know how to fix either machine. I got a Singer 9960 w 600+ stitches wh was an awesome machine but I wore it out quilting w all the decorative stitches. Everybody was in awe of my quilted work bc NOT using the decorative stitches seems to have been traditional. Well, I don't do YT vids, too busy creating so I guess you are king of the first timer decorative stitches for quilting on YT. BTW, I now have a BIG Babylock Jazz 2 wo only 28 stitches but it has 12" needle to tower; and I have an Eversewn X2 sew/emb machine w @130 decorative & utility stitches + a bunch of built in emb stitches. (Great deals if you buy from an electronics store vs sew store.) Th
I have a Babylock Jazz 2 as well. I love the depth in the throat area too. It's perfect to set up on a quilting frame to quilt facing the machine from the needle end versus the side to sew. There's one thing you'll have to watch on this machine and that's there is a plastic gear that has no replacement part. My repair lady said all I can do is sew till it's fully broke, it has a crack. Don't turn the wheel backwards for any reason, this is what wears it out the most. Just sharing this info because you'll need to baby this machine just for this purpose. Heartbreaking, all that money is for nothing in the end except the short time it sews. Waaaah
Bracelet...belts...would be great. Great imagination 👌 I personally have never been shown the difference in needles.. other than normal needle...change for heavy fabric. I think we don't ask or use our imagination like you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. I will go back and binge watch your videos...try to help myself thur your knowledge.
Marvilous🎉 you are such an inspiration to me, and I really need that so much right now. Thank you so much, thank you for your words saying that we don't need permission from no one. That was such an encouragement to me❤ Good bless you. Much love from Brazil🇧🇷
I'm so glad I came across this video. Here is someone who's using the exact same sewing machine and showing how to do the Rope bowls. Your videos have been inspiring to me and I am definitely subscribing for more content thank you
Cool idea. My latest thrift store find- A Janome MC9000, brought me here. I can't wait to try these things. I was thinking about how to use multiple decorative stitches on the same bowl. It could be done by switching stitches between 'rows' or even winding a multi-start spiral from two or more ropes. First sewing them together linearly, then into a spiral - each time with a different decorative stitch pattern. Starting the spiral presents some issues, but also some room for creativity. The simplest two rope spiral could be accomplished by folding one rope in the middle. More interesting is to start with a small overlap which leads to interlocking 'J's. The ropes themselves can be different colors or thicknesses. Finally, in thinking about how to begin a three rope bowl, I sketched out something that looked like a face by starting with the outside ropes being slightly shorter than the center rope. This suggested two eyes and a nose, completed by a mouth and face outline as the spiral takes shape. Your creativity has inspired me. Thank you.
Regarding starching your bowl to make firm, etc. can I suggest you use a weak solution of PVA Wood adhesive (the white stuff you let down with water) . Called this in the UK. It will dry clear, a little shiny, waterproof it, and make rigid. Great video, thank you.
I love this, Christopher. I also love how you try new ways to do projects. You are a gifted encourager. I actually use to watch you many years ago when I first started to machine embroider. Somehow I lozt contact and it is sew good to see you again. I loved your video on Dominick and his mom. 😁
Love your creativity! I have made the cotton wrapped bowls, but always wondered why you couldn’t use other types of rope. Thank you for showing us that we can. Love the finished product! The decorative stitches add so much, too. Absolutely fantastic! Beautiful bowl.
I love it, a guy who knows needles. I love that you test things. When I was giving sewing lessons, I suggested to my students to make a 3 ring binder, and using page protectors to store their samples and notes, so they could reference them. If you ever try using backpack strapping use the heat method to stop the fraying also. dog collars with this method. You are inspiring. Oh my gosh, we could use a triple stitch zig zag or mending stitch. Oh my god, I've been locked up in this house too long.
Great instruction, tips, knowledge- all makes a difference - love your video- ill watch again-what needle, thread- rope- everything- love what you done! Thanks!
Love this. I’m just getting into the making of rope items. These color are awesome. Love the fancy zigzag better than the regular zigzag. Once again the for the awesome video.
I LOVE your site! You are so precise, great at explaining, and showing the process! I have tried many of your patterns. I am disabled and purchased addi knitting machines and hakve had hours of fun making your projects!
Christopher, I just re-watched this video for reference. I made this bowl with pastel coloured threads and then made straps with three lengths of rope and sewed them onto the bowl to make Easter Baskets. I am now inspired to make some smaller ones using thread colours of the LGB flag to give as gifts as PRIDE month approaches.
Great idea!!! I love the variegated thread with the different stitch! BTW, the reason for the thread not melting is because you were using cotton thread. Cotton burns; it does not melt. Polyester thread melts. (The difference between natural fibers and natural fibers.)
Hi Christopher, I just found your channel and subscribed. Such magnificent camera work and instructions! I love the multi-color thread technique! Very creative! 😊
I have a Bernina 790 that does everything but my housework….and hundreds of stitches…but don’t use HALF of what it does. You are correct, I should experiment
Weird i was just sitting down to sew and was wondering if anyone had used decorative stitches instead of the zig zag and your video just came on after another i was watching 😮
@@rhondahiggins714 oh I was just thinking that. I couldn't forget the red zigzag. It looked messy. But that's just me maybe. Absolutely loved the bowl and the variegated thread and machine pattern and the colours and the tutorial etc etc 😁❤️
Never made one that I am heading out tomorrow to get the supplies for it. That is absolutely gorgeous and I love it. Where is the needle chart I couldn’t find it. Again that is beautiful and I love it and thank you for sharing.
If you have the passion to sew, want to join a sewing group community and share your work with others, then join our FB group. Be sure to answer all the questions to become a member when you request to join. facebook.com/groups/293256485074876
You can purchase from Harbor Freight online. They have several sewing items like rotary cutter blades used for carpet work, generally $1 a blade. Just as sharp as any I've bought from a sewing company. They also carry magnetic pin holders in different colors sold for screws, washers and nails. Be open minded when shopping and it'll be a fun, much cheaper place to get supplies. Just an FYI ... Babs near Tombstone AZ
At 1:45, you said you were using a size 18 leather needle. I get the size 18 because you said the thread was thicker. But why a leather needle as opposed to a size 18 topstitch needle? Is it because of the shape and how it pierces the rope?
@@paule-marieb8680 It's because it's a heavier duty needle to handle the thickness and unevenness of the rope. With the eye of the needle longer it also catches the bobbin thread easier so you won't have skipped stitches. A top stitch needle isn't as strong as the leather needle in the shaft part or the body part of that diameter strength. Hope this makes sense. Example, you wouldn't want to use a 18/110 needle on a chiffon because it's too heavy and makes too big of a hole. You'd want to use a 75/11 for a more delicate fabric or an 80/12 or 90/14 for cotton. The needle makes all the difference for every project. The singer needles that come color coded, if you look at the back of the package for what the colors mean, the size will be listed, you'll see the fabric choices for each color for the size. Learn the size not the color and your projects will come together much easier and with less drama. Lol... Hope this helps... Babs near Tombstone AZ
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I am fascinated to watch this video just by chance. I am so happy to see your rope, variegated thread, your ready bowl, stitch type you used and top of all your high end sewing machine. I have worked with colourful thread while doing hand embroidery, but never while stitching. Great idea given by you. My machine works with 8 types of stitches only. Thanks so much 🙏
Turn up volume, turn on captions.
This is beautiful! Thanks!
“When I love something, I buy it!” That’s what got me in trouble. Haha
Your videos are always so clear and you get up close to the actual sewing being done so we can really see. I really appreciate that, Christopher. You truly are a master at the machine and with the camera. Thank you.
Harbor Freight has yielded many many sewing room items and supplies! Yesss! Pick up items for future projects from where ever you are shopping! Keep a note book or notate in your phone the future project you have in mind. That diamond stitch is one of my favorite decorative stitches! Love your adventurous stitching! Great video!
Thank you!! This is the First video that answered my question about needles for making rope bowls! Now, I know to go get 100/16 Leather needles. Now, I also notice you said topstitching thread. Thanks Christopher! This helps a Lot
So great, you are an Artist. I am sure no one has ever thought of this! Thank You so much!
I would love to see more of your videos!! Great job, Christopher!!!
❤hi. I just found you in my thread while checking out Makin braided rugs and I am blown away by your creativity and a fearless attitude. I will be checking out more of you videos so thank you for your inspiration.
That came out BEAUTIFUL
Absolutely Love your idea. I am definitely going to try it. Thank you for sharing! 💜🩷💜❤️
This is so Beautiful!! I'm new at making Cord Bowls and I Love the different ideas of making them!!! 👍❣
Love this, I was wondering how I could use some of my decorative stitches. You answered that for me. Thank you
Absolutely fantastic. I’ve had several large spools of variegated thread for ages and bought the biggest spool of cotton rope before Christmas. Just finished making sliced rugs now I’m ready for bowls. Thanks so much. You are a great instructor.
I have tried decorative stitches on a couple of my rope bowls, I don’t have a RUclips channel, they were beautiful.
So inspiring!!!. I've done rope bowls with varigated thread but not with decorative stitches. Wow. It opens a whole new arena for me. Thank you!
Wow, I'm so happy I found this video. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome!!!! I really like your style designed
Great job, of explaining things . And you did a beautiful bowl.💕
You are the best teacher I've watched. You are honest, kind and so knowledgeable. Thank you!
Wonderful! Beautiful! It's really amazing what we can do with a sewing machine and our imagination of creativity. ❤👏
Ok Christopher… I’m hooked! I made a bowl..harbor freight 10ft x 1/4 inch… nice softer diamond braid… I ‘m scaredy-cat.. afraid to brake brother XP3😉. Did fine..used 3 packs 10ft red and white blended rope.. I love my 1st bowl😊
Hi Debbie, I have been desperate to make one of these bowls but, like you, was afraid I might damage my Brother V7. Thank you for mentioning that it can be done on your machine 🙌👍🫶
It's nice to see you add all these stitches and ideas on how to change up a plain basket. Very nice video
How gorgeous! You're so clever...💙
I do everything w decorative stitches. I can't free motion except on small projects & there's only so much boredom you can take w straight stitch walking foot. I had a Janome 4900 w 500+ stitches after a TOL VIKING (960?) a step down from the 1100.
My Viking gave out & the Janome went wacko in 10 months time & the dealer was just a crook & nobody seemed to know how to fix either machine.
I got a Singer 9960 w 600+ stitches wh was an awesome machine but I wore it out quilting w all the decorative stitches. Everybody was in awe of my quilted work bc NOT using the decorative stitches seems to have been traditional.
Well, I don't do YT vids, too busy creating so I guess you are king of the first timer decorative stitches for quilting on YT.
BTW, I now have a BIG Babylock Jazz 2 wo only 28 stitches but it has 12" needle to tower; and I have an Eversewn X2 sew/emb machine w @130 decorative & utility stitches + a bunch of built in emb stitches. (Great deals if you buy from an electronics store vs sew store.)
Th
I have a Babylock Jazz 2 as well. I love the depth in the throat area too. It's perfect to set up on a quilting frame to quilt facing the machine from the needle end versus the side to sew.
There's one thing you'll have to watch on this machine and that's there is a plastic gear that has no replacement part. My repair lady said all I can do is sew till it's fully broke, it has a crack. Don't turn the wheel backwards for any reason, this is what wears it out the most.
Just sharing this info because you'll need to baby this machine just for this purpose. Heartbreaking, all that money is for nothing in the end except the short time it sews. Waaaah
So much fun!
Love your videos, thanks for sharing !!!😊
It is gorgeous
Beautiful
You are an excellent instructor! You share little tricks that are so helpful. Thank you!
I saw a lady on you tube who ice died hers. Gorgeous! I’m new to this but I can’t wait to try and watch more.
Bracelet...belts...would be great. Great imagination 👌 I personally have never been shown the difference in needles.. other than normal needle...change for heavy fabric. I think we don't ask or use our imagination like you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. I will go back and binge watch your videos...try to help myself thur your knowledge.
That's fantastic I'm going out on Thursday to buy supplies to make this. Can you do a video how to make a shopping/tote bag please
BEAUTIFUL
Marvilous🎉 you are such an inspiration to me, and I really need that so much right now.
Thank you so much, thank you for your words saying that we don't need permission from no one.
That was such an encouragement to me❤
Good bless you. Much love from Brazil🇧🇷
I'm so glad I came across this video. Here is someone who's using the exact same sewing machine and showing how to do the Rope bowls. Your videos have been inspiring to me and I am definitely subscribing for more content thank you
Looks great and good new information!
Hi, I love your videos, so interesting, Thanks for sharing !!!
I love it and I feel inspired
Fantastic!!
Stunning
Pop❤ looks gorgeous 😍 this piece looks tribal inspired ✨️ Gorgeous ❤ Can you turn the bowl inside-out..that way you can have top stitch on outside?
Cool idea. My latest thrift store find- A Janome MC9000, brought me here. I can't wait to try these things.
I was thinking about how to use multiple decorative stitches on the same bowl. It could be done by switching stitches between 'rows' or even winding a multi-start spiral from two or more ropes. First sewing them together linearly, then into a spiral - each time with a different decorative stitch pattern.
Starting the spiral presents some issues, but also some room for creativity.
The simplest two rope spiral could be accomplished by folding one rope in the middle. More interesting is to start with a small overlap which leads to interlocking 'J's. The ropes themselves can be different colors or thicknesses.
Finally, in thinking about how to begin a three rope bowl, I sketched out something that looked like a face by starting with the outside ropes being slightly shorter than the center rope. This suggested two eyes and a nose, completed by a mouth and face outline as the spiral takes shape.
Your creativity has inspired me. Thank you.
Regarding starching your bowl to make firm, etc. can I suggest you use a weak solution of PVA Wood adhesive (the white stuff you let down with water) . Called this in the UK. It will dry clear, a little shiny, waterproof it, and make rigid. Great video, thank you.
I love this, Christopher. I also love how you try new ways to do projects. You are a gifted encourager. I actually use to watch you many years ago when I first started to machine embroider. Somehow I lozt contact and it is sew good to see you again.
I loved your video on Dominick and his mom.
😁
Me too!!!!
Love your creativity! I have made the cotton wrapped bowls, but always wondered why you couldn’t use other types of rope. Thank you for showing us that we can. Love the finished product! The decorative stitches add so much, too. Absolutely fantastic! Beautiful bowl.
I love it, a guy who knows needles. I love that you test things. When I was giving sewing lessons, I suggested to my students to make a 3 ring binder, and using page protectors to store their samples and notes, so they could reference them. If you ever try using backpack strapping use the heat method to stop the fraying also.
dog collars with this method. You are inspiring. Oh my gosh, we could use a triple stitch zig zag or mending stitch.
Oh my god, I've been locked up in this house too long.
Can't wait to try this! Thank you!
Fabulous bowl!
Great instruction, tips, knowledge- all makes a difference - love your video- ill watch again-what needle, thread- rope- everything- love what you done! Thanks!
Love this. I’m just getting into the making of rope items. These color are awesome. Love the fancy zigzag better than the regular zigzag. Once again the for the awesome video.
superbe !!!! bravo ! merci pour la vidéo !
Ur such a great teacher!!
It’s nice to watch this as I have the same sewing machine!
I LOVE your site! You are so precise, great at explaining, and showing the process! I have tried many of your patterns. I am disabled and purchased addi knitting machines and hakve had hours of fun making your projects!
Christopher, I just re-watched this video for reference. I made this bowl with pastel coloured threads and then made straps with three lengths of rope and sewed them onto the bowl to make Easter Baskets. I am now inspired to make some smaller ones using thread colours of the LGB flag to give as gifts as PRIDE month approaches.
I love the colors and the pattern ❤🦋
Gee I really like this idea, you can make placemats and coasters, even shopping bags😊
Thanks for the cleaning tip in bobbin case
Would make great coasters & place mats ❤
Love this, the colors are awesome!!! Great tutorial!
Very clever idea
Thank you for your commonsense wisdom.
That is SO pretty
I love this idea. Thank You for such fun great videos. You do make it so easy to understand :P
Cup/glass coasters belts awesome.
Awesomeness!!! Thanks for sharing everything you do!Going today to get rope. I have plenty of variegated thread. Yippee can’t wait to get started!
You're an artist 😍
5:24 mark... mind blown. Freekin fantastic.
Great idea!!! I love the variegated thread with the different stitch! BTW, the reason for the thread not melting is because you were using cotton thread. Cotton burns; it does not melt. Polyester thread melts. (The difference between natural fibers and natural fibers.)
Thank you for sharing this tutorial..
Hi Christopher, I just found your channel and subscribed. Such magnificent camera work and instructions! I love the multi-color thread technique! Very creative! 😊
I have a Bernina 790 that does everything but my housework….and hundreds of stitches…but don’t use HALF of what it does. You are correct, I should experiment
Mine does up to 9mm width. I have a knee lifter as well. Have never used it. My foot lifts each time I stop…needle can be set to lift as well.
@@audreyderby7638my lifter can be set to be up or down when l stop sewing…na na nanana…lol..
Stunning. New subbie. You are amazing!
Beautiful idea. 🇨🇦
thats so so pretty.
I love your bowl, you mention to watch your other video about thread but neither video say where you got the rainbow variegated thread
Do a Google search.
B3AUTIFUL AND SO COOL ! LIKED & SUBSCRIBED
Gorgeous
Love it !! 👍🏼👏👏👏👏
Love it !!!!
Weird i was just sitting down to sew and was wondering if anyone had used decorative stitches instead of the zig zag and your video just came on after another i was watching 😮
When you start in the center, you might try using thw white thread for a few inches to give it a different look
@@rhondahiggins714 oh I was just thinking that. I couldn't forget the red zigzag. It looked messy. But that's just me maybe. Absolutely loved the bowl and the variegated thread and machine pattern and the colours and the tutorial etc etc 😁❤️
Never made one that I am heading out tomorrow to get the supplies for it. That is absolutely gorgeous and I love it. Where is the needle chart I couldn’t find it. Again that is beautiful and I love it and thank you for sharing.
Just buy an 18.
That stitch would be awesome if only at the top of the bowl. ❤
Super video!!
need to know.. is that clothline?? can it be made with fabric?
I like
Love ittttttt
Yes, that is African tribal dancing by variegated thread. Thanks 🙏
amazing
We don’t have that store where I live….Atlantic Canada…lol
If you have the passion to sew, want to join a sewing group community and share your work with others, then join our FB group. Be sure to answer all the questions to become a member when you request to join. facebook.com/groups/293256485074876
Try this for pet collars? No idea where I can get that rope….thank you for the time to teach this…
You can purchase from Harbor Freight online. They have several sewing items like rotary cutter blades used for carpet work, generally $1 a blade. Just as sharp as any I've bought from a sewing company. They also carry magnetic pin holders in different colors sold for screws, washers and nails. Be open minded when shopping and it'll be a fun, much cheaper place to get supplies. Just an FYI ...
Babs near Tombstone AZ
I love your pet collar idea...
Purse straps, tote bottoms and the list goes on...
❤super
Is the cord braided?
Would make nice belts too!
Pretty Thank you definitely going to make .😂
At 1:45, you said you were using a size 18 leather needle. I get the size 18 because you said the thread was thicker. But why a leather needle as opposed to a size 18 topstitch needle? Is it because of the shape and how it pierces the rope?
@@paule-marieb8680 It's because it's a heavier duty needle to handle the thickness and unevenness of the rope. With the eye of the needle longer it also catches the bobbin thread easier so you won't have skipped stitches. A top stitch needle isn't as strong as the leather needle in the shaft part or the body part of that diameter strength. Hope this makes sense.
Example, you wouldn't want to use a 18/110 needle on a chiffon because it's too heavy and makes too big of a hole. You'd want to use a 75/11 for a more delicate fabric or an 80/12 or 90/14 for cotton. The needle makes all the difference for every project. The singer needles that come color coded, if you look at the back of the package for what the colors mean, the size will be listed, you'll see the fabric choices for each color for the size. Learn the size not the color and your projects will come together much easier and with less drama. Lol...
Hope this helps... Babs near Tombstone AZ
❤
You can’t melt all threads can you?
The metal standard bobbins fit the janome and are larger so you dont need to change your bobbin as often.🇨🇦
Doing use a metal bobbin in any computerized machine. My repair lady said it causes an electrical shortage when friction is applied just right.