I have always enjoyed your video but today, you out did yourself. If I could have given this video a like, (love really), for every tip, I would have. Best, Jenna
Well, I wish I’d had your sewing teacher! I’ve been sewing for 50 years and my ankle is always tired from using the foot pedal the way it’s been designed. But from now on I’ll do it backwards :)
I’ve probably watched 100 sewing tips videos and this one, hands down, has the most unique tips out there. Most the time sewing tip videos are giving you the same tips you’ve heard a dozen times and maybe you get 1 new tip out of it. This video had several brilliant tips I’ve never heard before!
When I learned to sew many years ago in high school our teacher taught us to turn ou pedal around and use our heel. I continue to do this over 50 years later. It gives you so much more control.
Great idea, took home ec over 50 yrs ago too and never heard of it either...or in any quilting class I've taken. Going to try it cuz it seems as though it would help with fatigue too...thanks! Happy sewing!
Oh my gosh I am blown away. I will share this with all my sewing and quilting friends! I have been sewing for over 60 years and quilting for 30+ and I have never seen so many truly new tips in one video! And of course I love your motto, enough talking already! Videos with lots of unnecessary talking drive me crazy.
Using a hand weight to hold down your rulers to keep from sliding is good. However, I love vintage/antique stuff, so I purchased a couple of flat irons (also called sad irons) and painted them pretty and use those to hold my fabrics and/or rulers from sliding. I’d show a picture if I knew how.
I couldn't removed the screw on my machine for the free motion foot! I purchase a screw remover for 9 dollars with 40% coupon! I t was stuck and hard to move and rotate. I tried the foot pedal position is better the way you said. Again makes sense! Thanks Mary
Lots of comments here are mine: 1. I would not recommend turning your foot pedal backwards because the motion is the same as when we are driving in our car and I don’t want to confuse myself . It would be OK for people who don’t drive. Plus some of us I have the Juki, where we can cut our thread with the heel motion. 2. I use a straw to turn skinny straps right side out. But you can also use one of those loop threaders and pull your string or elastic through casings and straws are not difficult to clean. You can soak them in water and then you can use a pipe cleaner you can get a whole bag for $1.25 at dollar tree 3. that screwdriver is also a ratchet screwdriver. You don’t have to hold the black knob. I saw Joy Bernhardt using this over a year ago and now I can’t find it lol and it’s orange so you think it would be easy to find. 4. i’ve been using a scrap piece of wood as my wooden clapper for about two years now but I like the fact of you putting a handle on it so that I might do soon. 5. I watched a video from Donna Jordan of Jordan Fabrics probably five years ago and she’s always been using dumbbell weights on her rulers. However, if you purchase the Martelli rulers, you wouldn’t have to do this yet It is nice sometimes or sometimes there is a reason that you want to see through your ruler. But Tracy spending $4 on 2 dumbbells not necessary, I just used a $.50 brick paver from Home Depot and it’s a lot better because it’s flat and it covers more surface than that pink dumbbell. 6. I’ve been using the garden gloves from the dollar tree for a couple years now. And a couple of months ago I treated myself to professional gloves I forgot their name it’s from some lady in Brazil. 7. Oh, that is too hilarious. Your marker idea to teach yourself free motion quilting.🤣 8. Fortunately, for me, my sewing machine sits on a table that is attached to a cabinet and I have used those command hooks to hang my scissors. Definitely have seen this one before. Some people have them hanging around their neck
From watching your novelty scrappy/sherpa quilt I took special notice of your rulers...the way you hold them. I searched far and wide for the finger holders and could not find them...spent over 2 hours. Then I opened this Hacks & Tips and close to the end I found them!!! I have them here and will be using them. And for the scissor hack...same thing. I discovered your channel this morning and I now have 2 fabulous hacks to make my life easier. Oh, and the scallop trick was fantastic. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!!
Love your sewing tips and tricks... another tip....place a magnet where you want to keep your sewing pins..(I’m left handed) so I placed it on the outer case on the left side of my machine...no more dropped pins. Cheers
I use a magnet on the end of a telescoping stem to pick up dropped pins and needles. You can buy these at a hardware where they are used to pick up screws or bolts which drop in tight spots.
My tools always seem to hit the floor when I'm at my machine. Seam ripper, snips, you name it. Buttons. Pin cushion. I'm looking under my feet every 10 minutes. I'm thinking the pool noodle (or maybe pipe insulation, it's s little smaller) at the front edge will help. You have inspired a new hack of your hack! Tell your mom...
Hello, your hack for turning around the pedal on the non slip material really works. Unfortunately I lost my right big toe from diabetes, and I was more concerned as to how I was going to sew. Turning the pedal around was a life saver for me. Thank you for your excellent video Sandra 🏴🇬🇧🇨🇦
Briliant, brilliant, brilliant. I also have chronic arthritis with the knobly knuckles etc so your tips are super helpful to me. I love the hook's ideas, the clapper (hang on I think that was in the last video). And I will no longer have to chase my foot pedal across the room, a huge problem for me. You are a gem and thank goodness we have you. Cheers Judy
I have just watched many of your videos and where have you been all my quilting life❤ I have early arthritis so many of your “hacks” save my joint wear and tear. Just amazing! I love how you’re always giving positive credit to others you’ve learned from!
*_Thank you Caroline...I probably should have mentioned that it's best to get the "rubberized coated" weights and also mine do not have round edges so that way they don't roll✅ Happy sewing💛_*
Where have you been my whole sewing life!! This was by far the best video hack I’ve ever seen!! Thank you so much for sharing 💗💗 now I need to go back and find your name lolol
I have used many of these hacks. The tiny scissors hanging on my machine was a game changer. The turned around foot pedal was a genius idea. Now, I've used the handles from the Dollar Tree on my rulers because I have RA bad in my hands. But I used the glue strip that came with it and have never has an issue. I love ❤️ your videos.
Breadbag plastic squares (bumpy edges trimmed w/ nail clipper) are a fav tool w/many uses: pressing open seams, taped to sew-guide cord, collar-clip fabric layers.
The first baby rag quilt I ever made gave me shin splints. I just turned the foot pedal around and haven't looked back!!! I stand and sew sometimes too! Thanks for these tips!
the right angle screw driver. i've had mine for a while (got it at harbor freight for about $3), but it's too tall for the screw on the back left of my presser foot. so i asked my husband to take the bit and grind some of the back off (the part that goes into the holder, not the edge). works like a charm. i don't have to try to hole the screw driver at an angle to get the screw out.
I have always enjoyed your video but today, you out did yourself. If I could have given this video a like, (love really), for every tip, I would have. Best, Jenna
*_Wow, thank you Jenna❤️...I tried to put the best in one video- I had a few more but then the video would have been way too long LOL😂_*
Well, I wish I’d had your sewing teacher! I’ve been sewing for 50 years and my ankle is always tired from using the foot pedal the way it’s been designed. But from now on I’ll do it backwards :)
I’ve probably watched 100 sewing tips videos and this one, hands down, has the most unique tips out there. Most the time sewing tip videos are giving you the same tips you’ve heard a dozen times and maybe you get 1 new tip out of it. This video had several brilliant tips I’ve never heard before!
Wow. Thank you so much Deanna💛your kind feedback means so much to me🤓💛
When I learned to sew many years ago in high school our teacher taught us to turn ou pedal around and use our heel. I continue to do this over 50 years later. It gives you so much more control.
*_Thank you for letting us know it works long term✅_*
Me too!!!
I took home ec and never heard of this. I am going to try it out
Wow. Never knew this !
Great idea, took home ec over 50 yrs ago too and never heard of it either...or in any quilting class I've taken. Going to try it cuz it seems as though it would help with fatigue too...thanks! Happy sewing!
reversing the pedal blew my mind...I can't believe how easy it worked.
RIGHT!!!!👍🏻
Oh my gosh I am blown away. I will share this with all my sewing and quilting friends! I have been sewing for over 60 years and quilting for 30+ and I have never seen so many truly new tips in one video! And of course I love your motto, enough talking already! Videos with lots of unnecessary talking drive me crazy.
Using a hand weight to hold down your rulers to keep from sliding is good. However, I love vintage/antique stuff, so I purchased a couple of flat irons (also called sad irons) and painted them pretty and use those to hold my fabrics and/or rulers from sliding. I’d show a picture if I knew how.
Love your hack on free motion quilting
For me, the traditional way of orienting my foot pedal is the same action as driving my car. It feels natural to me, so I will be sticking with it.
Design board - Winner!
*_I love making the design boards this way....so easy....Thanks for watching Geralyn💛_*
Thank you 😊 for sharing
*_Thank you for watching💛_*
The screw driver is amazing, a total game changer
Needle nose fingers would be amazing! 💚
They are!
Love the foot trick
I couldn't removed the screw on my machine for the free motion foot! I purchase a screw remover for 9 dollars with 40% coupon! I t was stuck and hard to move and rotate. I tried the foot pedal position is better the way you said. Again makes sense! Thanks Mary
Pretty quilts, congrats.
Hands down, THE BEST sewing hacks video I've seen on RUclips....great job!
*_Wow, thank you Agnes💛_*
Lots of comments here are mine:
1. I would not recommend turning your foot pedal backwards because the motion is the same as when we are driving in our car and I don’t want to confuse myself . It would be OK for people who don’t drive. Plus some of us I have the Juki, where we can cut our thread with the heel motion.
2. I use a straw to turn skinny straps right side out. But you can also use one of those loop threaders and pull your string or elastic through casings and straws are not difficult to clean. You can soak them in water and then you can use a pipe cleaner you can get a whole bag for $1.25 at dollar tree
3. that screwdriver is also a ratchet screwdriver. You don’t have to hold the black knob. I saw Joy Bernhardt using this over a year ago and now I can’t find it lol and it’s orange so you think it would be easy to find.
4. i’ve been using a scrap piece of wood as my wooden clapper for about two years now but I like the fact of you putting a handle on it so that I might do soon.
5. I watched a video from Donna Jordan of Jordan Fabrics probably five years ago and she’s always been using dumbbell weights on her rulers. However, if you purchase the Martelli rulers, you wouldn’t have to do this yet It is nice sometimes or sometimes there is a reason that you want to see through your ruler. But Tracy spending $4 on 2 dumbbells not necessary, I just used a $.50 brick paver from Home Depot and it’s a lot better because it’s flat and it covers more surface than that pink dumbbell.
6. I’ve been using the garden gloves from the dollar tree for a couple years now. And a couple of months ago I treated myself to professional gloves I forgot their name it’s from some lady in Brazil.
7. Oh, that is too hilarious. Your marker idea to teach yourself free motion quilting.🤣
8. Fortunately, for me, my sewing machine sits on a table that is attached to a cabinet and I have used those command hooks to hang my scissors. Definitely have seen this one before.
Some people have them hanging around their neck
You are so awesome with everything you do. The Lord definitely gave you many gifts I just thank the Lord for you loving us enough to share.
The Lord is so good to me💛 Thank you for supporting my channel Jana🌸
Hi there such brilliant gadgets and ideas you are so very kindley sharing with everyone thank you so very very much 👏👏👏👏😀😀😀😀
*_You are so welcome Janet💛Thank you for watching🤓_*
The clapper hack!!!!!!!! Love it!
*_And it works perfectly✅_*
I love the design board idea!
From watching your novelty scrappy/sherpa quilt I took special notice of your rulers...the way you hold them. I searched far and wide for the finger holders and could not find them...spent over 2 hours. Then I opened this Hacks & Tips and close to the end I found them!!! I have them here and will be using them. And for the scissor hack...same thing. I discovered your channel this morning and I now have 2 fabulous hacks to make my life easier. Oh, and the scallop trick was fantastic. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!!
You ROCK Tracey!!
You are sweet to say...thank you....💛
Wow! Love ALL these hacks!!!! WIll be trying some of them for sure.
I love your tips n your videos
*_Thank you Lucille💛_*
Fabulous tips! Thank you, Tracy!! HUUUUUGGGGSSS!!!🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
*_You are so welcome Ginger! Thanks for the Hugssss!💛_*
Sew many tips I have never heard of, very good!
There were 3 hacks, that I love. Sure is less expensive than you would buy
*_So happy you found some helpful hacks Mary Rose💛_*
Great hacks! Thank you for sharing them☺️❤️
Thank you so much I am compiling, hacks and tricks like this to share with my Quilting group!
Love the heel hack☺️👍❤️
Lots of clever hacks, thank you
love the idea for the design boards
Wow this is just Amazing very simple but very effective thanks for sharing 👏👏👏👍👍👍👏👏👏😀😀😀
*_Thank you for the kind feedback Janet...I appreciate it!💛_*
Super, love the foot pedal idea!
I’ve turned my foot control‘backwards’ for years! It works
*_It sure does! Thanks for letting up know it works long term✅_*
LOVE LOVE LOVE your hacks
Thank you for sharing. Just love your channel.👍👍
Thank you so much Trudy💛
Love your sewing tips and tricks... another tip....place a magnet where you want to keep your sewing pins..(I’m left handed) so I placed it on the outer case on the left side of my machine...no more dropped pins. Cheers
*_I love your idea!✅_*
I use a magnet on the end of a telescoping stem to pick up dropped pins and needles. You can buy these at a hardware where they are used to pick up screws or bolts which drop in tight spots.
Wow! Great tips… thank you…❤
My tools always seem to hit the floor when I'm at my machine. Seam ripper, snips, you name it. Buttons. Pin cushion. I'm looking under my feet every 10 minutes. I'm thinking the pool noodle (or maybe pipe insulation, it's s little smaller) at the front edge will help. You have inspired a new hack of your hack! Tell your mom...
Hello, your hack for turning around the pedal on the non slip material really works. Unfortunately I lost my right big toe from diabetes, and I was more concerned as to how I was going to sew. Turning the pedal around was a life saver for me.
Thank you for your excellent video
Sandra 🏴🇬🇧🇨🇦
*_I'm so happy it worked for you Sandra...that's awesome!!!!✅_*
thanks so much for this video! the right angle screwdriver is awesome I just bought it and my husband wants it!!!.
LOL🤣
Briliant, brilliant, brilliant. I also have chronic arthritis with the knobly knuckles etc so your tips are super helpful to me. I love the hook's ideas, the clapper (hang on I think that was in the last video). And I will no longer have to chase my foot pedal across the room, a huge problem for me. You are a gem and thank goodness we have you. Cheers Judy
Thank you for sharing these great tips.
I will use several of them.
Greetings from Bakersfield California
Wonderful Laura!
Great ideas - thanks
Thanks!
Thank you Mary so much. 💛You are very kind🌸
Thanks for the sewing helps!!!!
You are so welcome Roetta🌸
Great tips! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching 💛
You are awesome Tracy! Keep 'em coming please😊
I’m so glad I found you! Thanks for the tips!
I'm glad you found me too!💛
Thank You! 👍🐱
I love your design board !!!!!!!!
*_Thank you so much...I use them everyday✅_*
I'm an apparel sewer and not a quilter, but the hand weights in the giant ruler hack is GENIUS. That thing is always moving when I'm cutting!
*_Oh I totally know what you mean about the ruler slipping....a problem for many for sure...thank you so much for commenting💛_*
Your little ratchet tool saved us while biking. We’d borrowed it from our quilt area. Guess we each need another.
Awesome!!!!✅
I found an antique iron for $10. I use it for my weight, then as decor in my sewing room. It's a win, win!
*_Wanda! That is a total WIN WIN!!!✅_*
Oh no! I was just offered one and turned it down! That could've been cute and functional. 😢
Maybe the person offering it still has it joy?
Thank you for sharing!
*_Your'e welcome Phyllis...thank you for watching💛_*
Excellent tips for me , as a beginner. Thanks
Just awesome hacks thanks so very much
*_you're welcome Donna💛thanks for watching💛_*
I bought it! The right angle screw driver. Thanks for the tip!
It's an awesome tool✅ Happy to help💛
I use everyone of these hacks except the one for picking up rulers! I will give that a try
*_You will love the ruler hack for sure Brenda💛_*
Right angle screwdriver is brilliant, I struggle with those darned screws!!! This should come with each machine!!!
Right!!!! it should!!! LOL😂
Girl! You are right on. Thank you for all of these. So real!
OMG. Love these havks. Fave is hanging scissors on machine. Awesome
*_Thank you for the kind feedback Kdcaswell!💛Much appreciated!_*
FANTASTIC HACKS
*_Thank you for the kind feedback Rosi💛_*
I have just watched many of your videos and where have you been all my quilting life❤ I have early arthritis so many of your “hacks” save my joint wear and tear. Just amazing! I love how you’re always giving positive credit to others you’ve learned from!
Thank you for the kind words❣️
I've seen Donna Jordan use use weights to hold down ruler. Such a great idea
*_Thank you Caroline...I probably should have mentioned that it's best to get the "rubberized coated" weights and also mine do not have round edges so that way they don't roll✅ Happy sewing💛_*
@@TheSewingChannel ah. Another good tip thanks.
Where have you been my whole sewing life!! This was by far the best video hack I’ve ever seen!! Thank you so much for sharing 💗💗 now I need to go back and find your name lolol
Wow! These are awesome hacks!
*_Thanks Nina💛_*
Awesome tips! Right angle screwdriver!
*_Glad it was helpful!✅💛_*
I am having the best time binge watching some of your videos. They are so practical, so down to earth. Thanks
Thank you these tips are very helpful. I can’t wait to try turning my foot pedal backwards.
Glad it was helpful Gwyen✅
So many fantastic tips!! Thank you!
*_You're so welcome!💛_*
Love the idea for the homemade clapper.
Thanks! Your videos, suggestions, tips and hacks are the BEST!
Love this video....especially the project board. I have one that looks awful and I will be fixing that tomorrow!
Well Tracey, every tip a inner here Thank you for all those tips and the video xx
I am Odette from Australia.i too have crippling arithis in my hands.your ti0s have been invaluable to me.thank you soo much.love it.
You're welcome Odette💛 Every tip helps when it comes to that arthritis!!!✅
thank you for all the many tips in sewing..
You are so welcome!💛
some really good hacks and tips
*_Thank you Linda💛_*
I have used many of these hacks. The tiny scissors hanging on my machine was a game changer. The turned around foot pedal was a genius idea. Now, I've used the handles from the Dollar Tree on my rulers because I have RA bad in my hands. But I used the glue strip that came with it and have never has an issue. I love ❤️ your videos.
I cut + glued tacky shelf to my pedal under size. No slip!
Fabulous tips!!!!!!!
Just came across this. Thank you so much for sharing. New fan hello from ohio
*_Hi there new fan from Ohio✅Welcome to The Sewing Channel💛_*
Those are some great tips, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing ideas! Thank you
Wow! I will use everyone of these hacks! Fantastic!
*_I'm so glad it was helpful Beverly💛_*
Pedal and weights genius. Loved them all thank you
The right angle screw driver is awesome. My vintage machines need this friend! Funny how often sewing has me running to Harbor Freight.
Great hacks!! I've done a few of your hacks & love them. Thanks for sharing some great ideas.
Breadbag plastic squares (bumpy edges trimmed w/ nail clipper) are a fav tool w/many uses: pressing open seams, taped to sew-guide cord, collar-clip fabric layers.
Great hacks
Love every tip. Thank you. Pamela, Tasmania Australia
*_You are so welcome!💛_*
👍 I purchased my right angle screwdriver at Harbor freight 👍
I just got my right angle ratchet. Thanks so much for that great hack. You solved my problem.
Lots of great ideas thank you so much
You are so welcome!💛
These sewing hacks are fantastic. Thank you
*_You're welcome Robyn!💛_*
Turning the petal backwards sold me, I subscribed. You're a great teacher
Awesome! Thank you!💛
The first baby rag quilt I ever made gave me shin splints. I just turned the foot pedal around and haven't looked back!!! I stand and sew sometimes too! Thanks for these tips!
You have given me a reason to keep the straws I pick up from Starbucks for my juice but don't always use.Thank you for that!
the right angle screw driver. i've had mine for a while (got it at harbor freight for about $3), but it's too tall for the screw on the back left of my presser foot. so i asked my husband to take the bit and grind some of the back off (the part that goes into the holder, not the edge). works like a charm. i don't have to try to hole the screw driver at an angle to get the screw out.
WOW what I great idea...mine barely just clears it...I'm gonna do what your hubby did!!! Thank you so much💛