🔥10 Sewing Hacks with Templates

🔥10 Sewing Hacks with Templates - Fast and Easy

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@JustGetitDoneQuilts 4 жыл бұрын

Good morning everyone. It’s been a while since I did a sewing hack video.. These tools I make with cardboard and plastic I use at least once every time I sew. I hope you find them just as useful as I do.

@Celiah252 4 жыл бұрын

Just Get it Done Quilts Hey, Karen, I can never find the links that you refer to as being down in the bottom. What am I doing wrong????

@heatherhiggs1 4 жыл бұрын

Celia Hirschenhofer with the video on small screen, look to the right corner just below the video. There is a small grey triangle. If you click that the link will be there.

@conniedugan1623 4 жыл бұрын

heatherhiggs1 Q 6((

@lisasimmons8343 3 жыл бұрын

Ok I looked for the small grey square I cant find it help ? Thanks

@mariacrodriguez617 3 жыл бұрын

How do you cut the plastic to make templates?

@joannsundbergumberger4352 3 жыл бұрын

Changing the Rotary blade is safer if you use a helper from the food canning equipment department. The long stick with magnet on the end for retrieving canning lids from boiling water works well to change the blade. Unscrew the Hardware exposing the old blade , pick up blade with magnet, place in container for used blades, push off with end of a pencil or something handy. Pick up new replacement blade with magnet, place on cutter, push down with pencil. Replace hardware. No touching the blade.

@rhondaschellin8878 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's brilliant!🤔💡

@Ldeb54 Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for sharing it.

@jodypalm6690 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tip!

@jamie765 4 жыл бұрын

I take the plastic piece that comes in some packs of bacon, wash it, and use it for templates. It is a little bit stiffer than template plastic. Works great for cutting your own template pieces.

@alicephillips3214 3 жыл бұрын

Mom went thru the Great Depression as a young bride and patterns for quilts were printed in magazines and on back of cereal boxes. I found several of them along with hers cut from cardboard from her sister and cousin's patterns. They all shared even their fabric scraps which were exchanged to get the colors they needed. Many of her quilts were made out of all worn out clothing, especially cutting blocks from their old dresses under the pockets which were not faded and from the back side of wide hems. They actually used their quilts in the winter to keep warm!

@laurachauvin2592 Жыл бұрын

You have become the angel on my shoulder as I work through making my first quilt. I cannot thank you enough for your tips, tricks and advice but mostly for your straightforward and kind videos. My father in law passed away suddenly, leaving his wife of 65 years to heal without him. Well I got it into my head that I would make her a queen sized hug made of his clothing for her bed. Whoa! Since I have been making clothes for 35 years "how hard could it be?!?" Well, it's a lot harder than I knew and there is no way I'd have been able to do this without your videos. Thank you, you inspire!

@JustGetitDoneQuilts Жыл бұрын

What a lovely gift

@1956HBS 9 ай бұрын

What a lovely thing to do, hope it went well

@pierregirard1970 4 жыл бұрын

Frozen pizza boxes work really good as templates material!

@janinenankervis3290 4 жыл бұрын

As for the tip about template plastic placed at the bottom of the bag, I did that too but first I covered the plastic with fabric to match the lining , firstly I carefully trimmed the sharp corners so they wouldn’t wear holes in the bag.

@jodypalm6690 Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@sandybartlow3061 4 жыл бұрын

I use an empty toilet paper roll to roll my binding strips on so they don't roll all over the floor I can then drop it in a plastic shopping bag hang it underneath the edge of my leg and sew my binding on without it running all over the floor.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 4 жыл бұрын

Good one. I use a pringles can.

@sylviaparnell6736 4 жыл бұрын

I use toilet tissue rolls and paper towel rolls......

@sylviaparnell6736 4 жыл бұрын

It’s called up cycling

@lindacombs7819 4 жыл бұрын

I use an empty thread spool and hang it around my neck with a ribbon or shoelace. All of the above would work that way. Just depends on how big you need it!

@74artgrrl 4 жыл бұрын

Ooooh... clever!

@new2quilting 4 жыл бұрын

All I can say is AWESOME!!!!!!! Have you been lurking around when I’m trying to sew those ******* corners on the binding of my quilts??? This template idea looks like it will be PERFECT!!!! A million thank you’s!!! You are such a help to us all.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 4 жыл бұрын

It really makes it simple

@sharonbrookshire878 2 жыл бұрын

The template you use for binding is GENIUS. Why didn't I think of that! That will make putting on binding so much more accurate. Thank you.

@bluzfan190 3 жыл бұрын

You are so clever, and your videos are so carefully planned out to demonstrate your ideas so well! Please publish a book of compilations of your youtube posts. I am stuck trying to remember which idea was in which video, and having to go online when I can't remember what you said. I take a screenshot now and then, but I would gladly buy a book (or Vol 1, Vol 2, and so on) of your very helpful hacks and demos, and an index of topics. You could just transcribe what you said and capture still shots of the videos, and publish it as an e-book, and I'd buy it immediately.

@notesfromleisa-land 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips. I will offer a couple. Use white electrical marking tape to mark lines on your sewing machine. It accepts marker better than masking tape and stays put. (Husbando is an electrician so I was rummaging about!) I have a middle line where the center machine needle is and 1/4" on either side. I have a Dritz aluminum easy hem (from 30 years ago!). It is thin. I conscripted into service for my foundation paper piecing (along with my add a quarter ruler). I also use it for my binding corners. I fold the fabric for the diagonal, press, and use it for the foldover and press. Because the diagonal if crisply pressed, no need to mark further as it is easy to see. Though not a template....inexpensive letter holders, dish drying racks, etc make great ruler caddies.

@HRHDMKYT 4 жыл бұрын

With your Dritz aluminum easy hem tool, you've given me a great idea Leisa: I have a thin metal tool for measuring knitting needles (as many don't have the sizes marked on the tips)... despite having little holes in it, the edges are all stiff and straight. So although I usually use stiff card stock for paper piecing (real estate agent advertisements are great for this), I might just use that tool for smaller PP projects. Also might see if I have any letter holders for a ruler caddy. Thanks for sharing your tips, Leisa! ~Diana K.

@anitavisram8346 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful wonderful tips. Brilliant ideas. I'm an aged quilter and I'm finding fingers and eyes are not as sharp as 20 years ago so all these tips are like a gold mine of ideas for me. THANK YOU.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 4 жыл бұрын

Anita Visram 😎 you’re welcome

@redmarilynn 3 жыл бұрын

Your presentation & demonstration is superb. Thank you so much for all your clear, precise & easy to follow instructions; which hardly cost a cent! 😊

@trinam2503 4 жыл бұрын

Save your worn out cutting mats for bag bottoms. They can be cut w a table saw, skill saw or router to the size and shape of your bag bottom. Make a "pillow case" from your lining fabric to slip over them, and you have a very sturdy bag bottom.

@rachaelb9164 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I can’t believe that those binding tools sell for so much when we can literally make our own for less than a dollar. I will definitely be making this soon. Your videos are very informative and helpful without being overly chatty.

@anndowney487 4 ай бұрын

I looking forward to making that 3-in-1 tool - many thanks! A suggestion for the 1/4" hemming template. If you can put a bigger piece of some kind of lightweight semi-transparent fabric (Organza? Gauze? thin cotton lawn?) under your project fabric before you turn your hem over the template, the extra margin of that helper fabric can just be folded up over the template and will take the project fabric with it. You can see how it lines up with the line on the template, and the whole thing can be pressed without needing to fiddle with it with your fingers, which is always where I have trouble. Thanks again for your great ideas!

@yolandacisneros408 3 жыл бұрын

This is my first time commenting on KZfaq, although I'm a KZfaqr....I joke about being "KZfaq certified ". That was to give you an idea on how much I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. I went as far as to book mark your play list and saved all of them on my own playlist section in my profile. Thank you the free downloads; I really appreciate you. Thank you for your time and your efforts. Thank you for tutorials!!

@anotherwoodyman 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, I just realized I'm on my husband's account while typing this message to you. Regardless, I just have to say, I Looooove your videos! I am a seamstress by desire (lol) and usually only sew clothing or stuffed animals etc. I have never had a desire to sew a quilt because I've never been able to get nice crisp lines when it comes to geometric things, until I watched your "Stash Buster #1" video. I made one for my baby grandson this past Christmas and had a blast. Especially because your instructions were so thorough and succinct. I went further and sewed 2 more baby quilts for other grand babies as well. There's something about the way you teach and share. You are amazing! I have a request, can you make a video about "Quilting as you go"? I don't have the ability to quilt large quilts and I want to be able to make something more than "baby" blankets. I'm so hooked on quilting because you have so inspired me. Thanks, and God bless you, Regina in CA

@SewAndTellwithDori 3 жыл бұрын

Karen: Loved your 2-in-1 Binding Tool idea, so I made one a couple of months ago with a flexible semi-transparent cutting panel I purchased from the Dollar Tree in the kitchen wares section. (I keep a couple of these on hand for craft/sewing projects at all times. Very useful!) Just yesterday I came across this same type of tool on Amazon for over $10! Had to laugh at how easy it was to make this tool and was very grateful to you for sharing it with your viewers. I used it when I put binding on a mug rug last month and the mitered corners came out perfectly!!! Thank you for your very helpful tutorials, Karen! Most appreciated! p.s. Currently working on my system for organizing fabric strips, scraps and crumbs. It's amazing how those things reproduce like rabbits. 😊

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

It the simple things that can make a big difference.

@TheJeniferh 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as per usual. You are one of a kind Karen. Always so generous with your tips and tricks and so clearly demonstrated. I always look forward to your help and advice.

@suestewart546 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel and really glad you are Canadian. You have a definite Canadian slant and I feel right at home with you. Thank you so much for all your tips and tricks.

@geniewhite7966 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these wonderful tips. I go to the printers where they do lamination and go through their trash of scraps. You can get thin or thick clear lamination plastic to cut up for templates and it's free!.

@wearetemporary 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips! I’ve been sewing for many years and never once thought of making templates things like hems or 45 degree angles. I honestly can’t thank you enough. It’s going to change some much about the way I sew and, no doubt, save me lots of time. Over and out… going to run to my local Dollar store at once! :).

@maryannkelly6237 4 жыл бұрын

Karen, loved your new video. You’ve improved your presentations so much. You are a good teacher. Looking forward to the next lesson. Thank you. I think much of your success is because you are a lovely person inside and out. 💕

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@jenbow50 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome tips!

@cindyleis1195 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a quilter from back in the day...we used (and I still do) old x-ray film for templates. We gathered from health care or veterinary clinics. Great stuff. You can mark it and cut it just like newer templates but it is a little thinner. Thanks. Great tips.

@micadina7129 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good one, I have plenty at home, I will now upcycle them. Thanks Cindy.

@diannetomlin299 Жыл бұрын

I just can’t wait to get started !!!the faster you talk, the more excited I get!

@lilliannecahoon4822 4 жыл бұрын

Love the binding template tricks!

@zeldad5573 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Lots of great ideas to try!

@patriciasmith9039 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I’ll definitely give them a try.

@susiejohnson4530 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! I can't believe I MISSED one of your tutorials!! Thanks for pointing it out to me. I LOVE that you make, use and esp. SHARE your super cheap n helpful tools. Some of us just want to sew n have fun at it and don't have a HUGE budget to work with. I never realized how much MATH//GEOMETRY was in SEWING!!! and PATIENCE!! I really appreciate and respect all the OLD family friends that used to sew with just fabric, thread, needle and SOMETIMES a machine. Thanks so much for sharing your work and "hacks" . MUCH appreciated.

@deborahcolman3035 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve signed up for skillshare. Loads to learn! Thank you!

@Kdcaswell 4 жыл бұрын

I need to put template making on my task list. It is such a great savings and using cardboard in the house is FREE lol. Thank you so much for these videos this month.

@Neelie1947 3 жыл бұрын

I have a stash of clear x-ray film. I think I’ll make all of these. Thank you. (I’ve saved this video).

@esteladelacruz8825 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy I found your blog and learned a lot! Thank you

@audiclinton4385 11 ай бұрын

I love the dollar store Cutting mats that are by the kitchen supplies in the store they come in a two pack. Easy to cut. I learned to use them when I was baking cakes used it to mix color into my frosting. Using a cake spachla you can use every bit of your frosting. Forget about using a bowl to mix your color and frosting together. I love your ideas. You are the best with sharing. You are a Mom I never had to teach me to Quilt. Thank you so much! You are a real jewel, Karen.

@TexasBeliever57 4 жыл бұрын

Great hacks. Thank you!!

@taffystaggs2001 4 жыл бұрын

I love this. I always use re-cycle things thank you

@brookeinmaine319 4 жыл бұрын

Great binding tip, Karen! Thanks!

@mimiwilson3810 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thank you. Loved your color series.

@vallang4832 4 жыл бұрын

You are my hero! Thank you for sharing. ❤️

@veracampbell9583 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for all your tips and tricks.

@krisgraef3230 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, the binding tool use, LOVE IT!! Thank you

@PiNkSpRinkLe1 3 жыл бұрын

I love your homemade binding tool. Thanks so much.

@SUN-it6rf 4 жыл бұрын

Love to recycle. Awesome tips. Thanks.

@debbiegraves4508 4 жыл бұрын

Love your hints on binding I have always had a hard time doing the corners.

@nancyruth2008 4 жыл бұрын

It's so nice to meet a fellow Canadian!

@maryloulion2389 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips. I really like the first one for the bindings 😊

@carolebouffard3547 Жыл бұрын

I love these helpful hints!. Thank you so much!!!

@donnareese2874 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate, and look forward to all of your quilting tips. They’ve been very helpful.

@lynnb1108 2 жыл бұрын

love these diy hacks thanks

@tammymasson2343 4 жыл бұрын

What a fabulous list of tips!!! I learned so much! Thank you!

@HenrysFaveSpice 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I love these and Sugaridoo's template is brilliant. Thank you for sharing!

@loism7453 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant binding tool!

@katpui99 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips!!! Thank you Karen!!

@ingeneren 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Northern Michigan. Thank you for another great video. There were so many great tips, I made a list. The cereal box templates was a really great suggestion. Your knowledge and expertise are greatly appreciated. Thank you again. 🥰

@liliass1170 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great tips.

@clarastrom9787 4 жыл бұрын

Love the binding tool!

@deb4675 4 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos!

@AndraMakes 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips, Karen! Thank you! ❤️

@EJsDaughter 4 жыл бұрын

Love all the tips! Enjoy your channel.

@grandmastraw 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous! You always have the best tips. Love your videos!

@junemiles7586 4 жыл бұрын

I have just tried the tool for binding corners, it's brilliant, thank you for the tips. Xx

@lavenahenley3547 4 жыл бұрын

I so appreciate your style of teaching and your information!!

@GG.098 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, brilliant ideas!

@sharonmika4786 4 жыл бұрын

I will definitely be using many of these tips! Thanks for a great video. 👍🏻💫

@daleodberg6714 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant, thank you.

@genevievelesperance5846 4 жыл бұрын

I love this binding tool! I usually dislike making binding but this gem makes it so much easier and accurate. Thank you!

@suejameson1517 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips as always! I still use your masking tape tips all the time!

@donnaferguson5588 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tips. What time savers! I can't wait to make a marking tool and window template set.😃 Thank you so much!💚💚💚

@mariapaiz4016 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your shares, inspire me to learn the quilt process. Blessings

@chrislittebrant5235 4 жыл бұрын

Genius!!! My goodness, you never stop amazing me, Karen 👏 Genius! Thank you for sharing, 💖 Chris-Raleigh NC

@tamaracarlisle2004 4 жыл бұрын

Just found this video last night. Made a binding tool. WOW love it already. I really enjoy watching your vids. Keep em coming

@karenpresley7101 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thank you very much. 😊

@jayneevanderheym5943 4 жыл бұрын

Love love love your videos. Thank you!

@dollycaswell 4 жыл бұрын

You really are brilliant! I appreciate you sharing all these marvelous ideas!!

@sandrawessels867 3 жыл бұрын

I love your very useful tips you share with us.

@triCece206 2 жыл бұрын

The template for corners on quilts is amazingly effective. Thank you!!!

@brendakelly8199 3 жыл бұрын

Love all these ideas! Anything to make the job a little smoother. I often use the cardboard that comes in the single fat quarters to make templates. Works perfectly for small cut outs. 😊

@susanswitzer9675 3 жыл бұрын

I love your tips

@kandaykerr3653 4 жыл бұрын

KAREN, you are AMAZING! These tips & tricks are so easy and simple. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@elslauwers4863 4 жыл бұрын

I like all your tips, but the first one is absolutely brilliant!

@LHTansil 4 жыл бұрын

What amazing ideas you have! I'm off to the kitchen to steal a cutting mat to turn into your amazing binding tool. Thank you for sharing.

@maryjanelemon2531 4 жыл бұрын

Good Morning !! I am a beginner quilter of 7 years. These tips are fabulous and I can't wait to implement into my quilting. One thing I always have trouble with is my bindings, and my folded over edges on the back. I know what a help these will be for me ! Thank you so very much for sharing !!!!!

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 4 жыл бұрын

Mary Jane Lemon so glad to hear

@74artgrrl 4 жыл бұрын

Lol 7 years is beginning? My husband introduced me to his sewing machine a year and a half ago and I’m already quilting (walking foot, not FMQ yet). The NERVE, right? Lol.

@carolschobs1183 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tips

@cc83jc85 10 ай бұрын

Some great ideas as usual thanks so much!

@catherinefox7832 4 жыл бұрын

I love your red quilt on wall sooo beautiful

@helenfitch3440 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas I will be using a few of them. Thank you .

@74artgrrl 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos... absolutely LOVE them! I’m relatively new to quilting, lol AND sewing, so I need plenty of advice. Your delivery is spot on and I absolutely adore you. Thank you so very much for taking the time and effort to make these vignettes! I always look forward to seeing your next tutorial. You’re the greatest and I have subscribed!

@jeanwestackroyd2966 4 жыл бұрын

I just enjoy watching and listening to your tips- can be so useful in other directions too ! Thanks for sharing.

@sandramarshall7712 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions. Your video is so well done. Thank you for sharing!

@maryg3143 3 жыл бұрын

OMGee I love these! Thank you!

@neldamachovsky2439 4 жыл бұрын

You are so fun and full of information. I love all your ideas you shared today. Plus I can relate to a lot you share! Thanks

@JoanOH 4 жыл бұрын

That binding tool is genius. I wish I’d had it two days ago, but better late than never! Love your videos. Now I’m off to Skill Share! I need some new things to keep me busy during all this virus hooplah, so this may be the perfect time to learn something new! Thank you!

@mjcechman 4 жыл бұрын

Love love love this video!

@starrificmom8390 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate all of your videos and especially this one. Thanks😊

@sunflowerbaby1853 4 жыл бұрын

I've done everything you've showed in my 25 yr quilting career. I just intuitively did it to make my life easier. I think we all try to find ways to make it easier & more accurate.