15 Dollar Store Sewing Hacks for $40

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This week's video finds me at the Dollar Store searching for Dollar Tree Sewing Hacks that can be used in a beginner and advanced sewists sewing room. It doesn't take much to find some great sewing hacks to replace expensive sewing notions and sewing tools. This helps to make sewing affordable for beginner and advanced sewists/sewers. If you haven't watched my other sewing hack videos, I have many ideas in my daily sewing practices and in my sewing classroom to share with my viewers.
These youtube tutorials will help all different levels of sewists to hack dollar store items into usable sewing tools.
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@flynnmalin3036 3 жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight- magnetic stainless steel bowl $4.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting Flynn. I heard Harbour Freight has the bowls. That’s way less than I paid for my original bowl from the quilting store. I will let the viewers know in my next hack video. Thanks

@danixoxo8637 3 жыл бұрын

I have one of those on my dryer. It collects screws and nails left in my husband's pockets.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@rousseautr 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Thank you heading to harbor freight this morning.

@dindog22 3 жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight has quite a few things that can be repurposed for sewing

@nitanice 3 жыл бұрын

well, now I know why this video went viral. Lots of great info. Wish I'd taken sewing in school so I didn't have to try to learn at 57 in a pandemic!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anita. Be sure to check out the other hack videos. I have so many to share! Welcome the the world of sewing. Hang in here, we will get you up to speed in no time. The only thing you have to remember about sewing is that every mistake is a learning moment. I still make silly mistakes and learn from he very one. It doesn’t matter if you have been sewing 3 months 1 year or 20 years. Thanks for watching 💜♥️😁

@megegert861 3 жыл бұрын

As far as news print goes, you can get end rolls for free at the news paper office. They are 4-5 ft wide and , if you are lucky, may have a lot of news print paper left. When I taught preschool we used this to trace the kids, draw on, walk on with painty feet, etc. Thanks for your hacks. I’m off to the dollar store 💖

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just learned of this. I will be calling for the next school year. Thanks for the info and thanks for watching.

@romonaelrod7870 3 жыл бұрын

The plastic cutting boards can be used in the bottom of tote bags, just cut to size. You can sew a slip on cover for it. To make it extra sturdy double up the layers of plastic mat.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ramona. Great tips. So glad you stopped by. Hope you check out some of the other videos on the channel. Lots of content like this, plus a whole lot more!

@begonial6151 Жыл бұрын

I bought a magnet dish at Princess Auto for about $3 Canadian. Binder clips can also work as a third hand when you need to keep fabric taut. I also bought a great magnifying lens with a light for about $3 at Princess Auto; great for seeing the size of needles.

@kimbrey65 3 жыл бұрын

I put magnet strips in a plastic container with a lid (that I got at the dollar store). I have 2 that I use. Also the containers were the snug stacking type with plenty of space inside. In one I have my straight pins, in the other I have my safety pins. Then I stack the containers. My pins are all together, I only need one cover. When I want to get to the other pins, I separate the containers. This has been my pin storage for years. I love it.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kereyn, what a great way to store your pins. Thank you so much for sharing and for stopping to watch and comment!😁

@DanceswithDustBunnies 3 жыл бұрын

The rubber finger tips are actually very useful for sewing. They protect your fingers when you're ironing those little details or making bias tape. They're also very good for guiding slippery fabrics while you sew!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thank you DDB! I appreciate you stopping to watch my video.

@fulloflife97 Жыл бұрын

I use those in place of thimbles actually

@anniechau1750 3 жыл бұрын

Amy!!! You look great and you’re a natural in front of the camera. I feel like you’re talking directly to me! Love the tips and will continue to follow you. Thanks, sewing teacher!♥️

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Annie. Thanks for subscribing!

@ceceliabartonpinna4334 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Those cutting boards make GREAT templates - there is a more expensive version at the fabric stores, but why?? These are perfect!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I like the economical choices best. Thanks for watching!

@sicilyny5375 Жыл бұрын

$8.99 each..12"x 8" at fabric stores...no way jose...for $1.25. I'll get 3 to make all my templates...$3.75 for 3x as much .yahoo

@SewAndTellwithDori 3 жыл бұрын

Sewing hack: Dollar Tree carries rolls of "banner paper" in the same aisle as poster board and school/office supplies. Very useful for large pattern making when doodle newsprint just isn't sturdy or large enough. LOVE your idea for using medical office bed liner as tracing paper! Keep the wonder hack videos coming!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks For the comment and the watch Dori. I appreciate it. I am full of hack and tips, so I will be posting a new hack video every 4-6 weeks. Hope you stick around to see them. 😊

@SewAndTellwithDori 3 жыл бұрын

@@yoursewingteacher1729 Absolutely! I'm really enjoying your videos. Great variety of thought provoking subjects and I appreciate your sewing-on-a-dime notion items. I'm hoping to make an oak ironing clapper soon, about a 10" x 10" x 1" with a fun drawer knob to lift it. Quilters like their clappers for flattening seams! Oak wood planks aren't cheap, so I'm going to scan the HD wood remnants bin to see if I can get what I need for a dollar or two. I have an oak clapper I purchased on Amazon, but they are seriously overpriced +$20 small blocks of wood. Perhaps your school's woodshop could make and sell them on eBay or ???? Would be great beginner or extra credit woodshop projects and a way to raise funds for the school. Just a thought.... 😊

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

@@SewAndTellwithDori thanks for the great idea. I will speak to the shop teacher on Monday. I have a clapper at school that was donated. I don’t use it, but I should get the shop to make me one for home. I love to quilt, but rarely have the time.

@susanmei9980 3 жыл бұрын

@@SewAndTellwithDori I did this, abt 5 years ago. I think it was at a Home Depot . You can buy maple (another hard wood, but it is fine grained) by the foot. I think I bought 1”x4” and they said to ask the guy in the tool rental room to cut it with the miter saw, so that it would be a fine, vs a rough, cut. (He didn’t charge me for the cut!) I can’t remember how long it is, maybe a foot? It only cost a couple bucks. I took it home and sanded it, with very fine sandpaper, especially the cut ends and I rounded off the corners with sandpaper too, so it wouldn’t snag on anything. Sand the flat sides, too, because often the wood will have a film on it (IDK if it’s sap or something from the manufacturing process) and you don’t want that on your fabric. The film never came back, so maybe the latter. Then wiped it off a few times with several damp paper towels to remove all the residue. It worked out great, works well, and saved myself over $30! Putting a knob on is a novel idea 💡! I didn’t, but then I can use mine double sided. These days, they are selling smaller ones for quilting. So, while you’re there, consider getting a short piece of a smaller board too. Then you’ll have a big one and a small one! 😁

@SewAndTellwithDori 3 жыл бұрын

@@susanmei9980 Thanks so much, Susan! Great info!!!! Will check out next time I have to go to HD. Hugs to you!!!! 😁

@angierobins8168 3 жыл бұрын

Love your ideas! I was going to mention at Harbor Freight you can magnetic bowls in three different sizes for a a couple of dollars they go on sale. I’ve found nice long rulers and all size clips. A person could make a lot of things work from there.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my video Angie and for commenting. We don’t have a Harbour Freight in Canada, but we have similar auto parts stores. I’m going to see if I can find anything there. Thanks for sharing. I actually need new rulers. Hope you stick around! 😁

@angierobins8168 3 жыл бұрын

@@yoursewingteacher1729 I also have a low dollar store where I live and they have these small rotary cutters, (I thought those won’t work,) I was so wrong! my daughter got it for me and it’s better then any high dollar cutter from sewing stores. Pm me if you want me to get one for you. Or the bowls, I can watch for sales.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

@@angierobins8168 you are awesome. Thanks. I’ll let you know.

@Jana-TheCraftyGambler 3 жыл бұрын

I love using the cutting mats but I have to put Washi tape on the edges so I can see where to cut. Something that I do with my larger patterns that I use a lot, is I iron on freezer paper to the back side of the pattern. It makes the pattern more durable and I can use it over and over again without damaging the pattern.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for these great tips. Much appreciated. I will definitely try them out. So glad you stopped to watch!😊🇨🇦💜

@ecoquilting7077 3 жыл бұрын

Those "craft clips," have been a favorite housepainting notion of mine-- I can quickly do a short-term protective wrap job of a bush outside or a dish hutch inside. So much easier than tape for some things!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

What a great idea. I love housepainting. I will definitely give that a try. Thanks

@jojosewist8921 3 жыл бұрын

I use the large foambacked placemats under my sewng machine and serger. Quiter, and the machines don't travel across the table.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Oh... JoJo Sewist, I’m totally trying this. Thanks for the tip!

@libbypickett2172 3 жыл бұрын

I use the same placemats for template-patterns!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

@@libbypickett2172 me too

@Pureimagination200 3 жыл бұрын

Me too from the dollar store

@melshaw264 2 жыл бұрын

i need to get something for that exact purpose, i just didn’t know what. perfect. thank you!

@jenniferschildt6635 3 жыл бұрын

Those cutting mats make awesome templates. I cut mine out with the Brother ScanNCut. If you find your templates slip, you can stick those little green felt dots on the bottom- the kind you’d put on the bottom of a lamp or something so it won’t scratch your table.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Jennifer. I didn’t realize you could put them in the scan and cut. That’s great. I love your hack of the felt dots. I will share that in a future video. Thank you for watching!

@bestdayeva 3 жыл бұрын

I use those cutting mats as bases in my tote bags. Trim to size, enclose it in a sleeve in matching fabric and it’s removable for washing. Thanks for all your tips

@paintedstars2 3 жыл бұрын

I had no clue you could throw the "healing" mat in the bathtub to correct it...guess I will be trying that out!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Check out the instructions in the pinned comment. It is actually supposed to be a maintenance thing, as these mats are supposed to be moistened regularly to ensure the self healing properties are still active. Thanks for stopping by. Sorry I missed your comment.

@MsDropofrain 3 жыл бұрын

@@yoursewingteacher1729 I don't see any 'pinned' comments?

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

@@MsDropofrain sorry. For me it shows at the top of the comments. Not sure why you can’t see them. Here it is. ----- Edited to add directions for cutting mat care: I learned of the proper care of self healing mats a few years ago. Self healing mats work best when they get regular moisture and stay clean. You can repair your selfhealing cutting mats in the bathtub! To care for your mat, you need to clean it of all threads and debris. Then find a large container or bathtub where your mat can lay flat, fill with cool water. You want to add ¼ cup white vinegar per gallon of cool water and let it soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Make sure the water is cool! Warm or hot water can warp your mat. Using a soft brush and some blue Dawn soap, scrub the mat in small circles to remove dirt and lighter stains. If you have damaged the mat with heat, cold water might help, but most likely the damage is not reversible. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

@cymanthatrue2622 3 жыл бұрын

@@yoursewingteacher1729 .9

@jejrstans 3 жыл бұрын

@@yoursewingteacher1729 Thanks for sharing this! It's not pinned to the top for me either.

@romonaelrod7870 3 жыл бұрын

Wrapping paper from the Dollar store can be used for patterns and extending patterns. It often has a grid on the backside of the paper.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Another great tip. Thanks Ramona. I have used the wrapping paper for its grid. Very helpful. Thanks again for watching. 💕

@rpkent8884 3 жыл бұрын

During the ice storm when the power was out for days, I did hand sewing next to the window. I borrowed some spring clamps from my husband to hold a reverse sequin pillow I was making and it was great! thanks for the sticky velcro trick of what not to use!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for stopping and watching. Great minds think alike. Spring clamps are great. So glad you found the info useful.

@snickerbuckle 3 жыл бұрын

Those pink clamps come in a mini size too! I use them for all sorts of things and love them.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Oh. Really?? I didn’t know. I’ll have to keep my eyes open. Thanks for sticking around to watch my videos.

@robertalordagarcia9992 Жыл бұрын

New sub here from Spokane Valley Wa, even though this is 2y old ,it works for me ,except for the fact that the $store is now a $1,25 .I got myself a little sewing machine to make masks,but then the mandate was lifted, I haven't sowen since I made my square dancing dress @16yo ,except for a little hand sewing, for mending or crafts,but I will be starting again,for doggy clothes, pull together toy sacks for my great grandson leggos,a swimsuit cover up for me ,and a few cute masks for Dr appointments, maybe more,we will see 👀 💙

@debbralehrman5957 2 жыл бұрын

The Washi tape idea for the sewing machine is a great idea. As well as many other of your ideas. Thank you very much.

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Debbra. Glad you found the channel! Hope you find lots of other videos informative as well. 🤞

@danixoxo8637 3 жыл бұрын

So I've been sewing a lot lately. Learned in school, but taken it up again to keep me busy and deal with stress. I love watching videos like this. I've made so many errors in sewing i could make a video of what not to do. But the biggest tip is to take your time. Whether it's cutting a pattern or pinning (both are probably take the longest for me) but i just need to do it. You know how many times I've cut through multiple pieces of fabric because I didn't move the pieces underneath? Basically what I'm saying is i need to just keep the area neat and follow through. Thank you for making this video.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there Dani! I also have made a million and one mistakes in my day. I have even sewn my sleeve to my project🤣. All we can do is laugh and know that every mistake is an opportunity to learn and do it again. As for cutting- Along with tracing, they are the most time consuming and most hated parts of sewing for me. I often will spend a day tracing patterns, the next day I would cut 6-10 projects and then no cutting again for a looooong while. It allows me to relax and get into a sewing groove. Thanks for watching and sharing part of your sewing journey with me. Hope you come back to watch again.

@danixoxo8637 3 жыл бұрын

@@yoursewingteacher1729 Yes! 😅 mistakes happen bit that's how I lean. That's a great tip. Thank you again for the content.

@JenCar- 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. The clip on light idea is genius! Thank you

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jennifer. That tip came out of desperation. My bulb burned out in my serger right after servicing and I told myself that I could deal with it until it was time to service again. Instead o found the clip on light. It is great. Thanks for watching and for commenting. See you on Sunday with the next video!

@cynthiacarter805 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the hacks you talked about and heading to Dollar Store this afternoon. Thanks

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic Cynthia. So glad you enjoyed the video and found inspiration in it. I have so many more hacks to share. I will be sharing more hacks (new ones) every 4-6 weeks. Hope you will subscribe and use notifications to see the new ones. Thanks for watching.

@ncoit2334 3 жыл бұрын

Amy-great tips! I can’t wait to binge watch some other videos. You are so creative and I look forward to learning some more tips and tricks from you!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@missyb.623 2 жыл бұрын

Sustainable sewer! I love that. Sounds nicer than I just keep everything! I like to use plastic canvas cut to fit, in the bottoms of my bags

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Yep - I do keep everything. Thanks for watching another video.

@vickibaeza3259 Жыл бұрын

I love "sustainable sewer" too. My adult kids say I'm a borderline hoarder...but I'm the first place they come to when they're looking for some random thing....like a 7" purple zipper or vintage buttons.....lolol..... You've given me permission (and an alternate title) to keep useful, repurposed, SUSTAINABLE things! Thanks!

@elsie3255 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these great ideas. And only one dollar!! You can sometimes find the Jumbo size, which is bigger than the gallon. Yeah Thank you sweetie. Stay safe and God bless you.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Luisa. Hope you stick around for more videos 😃

@marymiller-crews1307 Жыл бұрын

Hi Amy, I’m so happy ( and thankful) to see that you’re back!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Edited to add directions for cutting mat care: I learned of the proper care of self healing mats a few years ago. Self healing mats work best when they get regular moisture and stay clean. You can repair your selfhealing cutting mats in the bathtub! To care for your mat, you need to clean it of all threads and debris. Then find a large container or bathtub where your mat can lay flat, fill with cool water. You want to add ¼ cup white vinegar per gallon of cool water and let it soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Make sure the water is cool! Warm or hot water can warp your mat. Using a soft brush and some blue Dawn soap, scrub the mat in small circles to remove dirt and lighter stains. If you have damaged the mat with heat, cold water might help, but most likely the damage is not reversible. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! Hello SEWING FRIENDS. Please comment you favourite sewing hacks so that I can make another video with my viewers hacks. I’ll mention who sent them too! Thanks for watching!

@ninacherry3997 3 жыл бұрын

I (believe it or not) have found many useful items for sewing at harbor freight. Magnetic pin dish, 45mm rotary blades, clips, organizers, etc.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

@@ninacherry3997 That’s great. I’m always looking for things that would help with my sewing practice, no matter what store I’m in. Thanks for the info. Thanks for watching.

@amyyazzie249 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant I loved this video very helpful. Thank You very much

@UNBIASEDLLC Жыл бұрын

TFS. Great hacks. I love contact paper as well.

@lindadechow3703 2 жыл бұрын

There are so many good ideas here, thank you. I absolutely love using this cutting mats as templates. They also work great to cut stencils. Thank you for sharing.

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by to watch. Hope you find the other videos helpful as well. 😁

@imochiexe5056 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for sharing!

@mohammedali808 2 жыл бұрын

Your video is just fantastic. Many ways to cut costs and save.

@Wannabecrafting247 3 жыл бұрын

Love the idea of using the cutting mat as a template.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks or watching and commenting. Glad you stopped by😊

@1wholovestrees 3 жыл бұрын

I had to chuckle when you said how much you love MacTac. Way back when, I've known this as Contac Paper. And some of the things I covered were: A toilet seat, a bicycle, a toy box, and a crate to be used as shelving for books. Now I use it in the bottom of my cabinets. But I NEVER thought to use it on a cutting mat. I'll have to try this!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Beth. Wow. I think you love contact paper as much as I do. The best part is that the dollar store carries so many great designs. I have also covered a dresser, lined my drawers, made a feature wall in my bathroom, and covered cabinets in my classroom. As for my cutting mat, I just prefer seeing and working on the pretty side over the green or yellow side. Thanks for watching.

@dindog22 3 жыл бұрын

how did the toilet seat hold up?

@1wholovestrees 3 жыл бұрын

@@dindog22 It held up quite well! I was living in a rented house and the landlady was impossible to deal with, so I had to improvise. Getting it to shape around the curves was fun. White background with small blue and purple flowers; went really nice with the light blue bathroom. ;-)

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

@@1wholovestrees so great! Thanks for sharing!

@elizabethcallihan9971 2 жыл бұрын

You can cover diaper boxes for decorative storage...

@Jane-yr2cg 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite sewing hack is the flexible plastic cutting mats. You get 2 and you can use them for so many things! I’ve been using them for a few years and have recycled other hacks to the cutting mats!

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. One of my favourites as well. They are great covered in the bottom of a bag too. Thanks for watching.

@pajamaquilter9463 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing some great ideas! My daughter bought that little light to attach to our visor in our car when the overhead light wasn't working. I hadn't thought about using it with my machine!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Pajama Quilter! Thanks for watching and for the comment. I found that one out of desperation. I needed to see when the bulb had burned out of my serger right after service! Cheap and handy, my kind of tool!😁

@pajamaquilter9463 3 жыл бұрын

@@yoursewingteacher1729 Necessity is the mother of invention.

@lsalmon907 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas, thank you for sharing!

@melindap.ullrich4564 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked some of the hacks! Thank you for sharing.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Melinda. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay tuned. I’m full of hacks and tips. There will be more new hack videos coming out every 4-6 weeks or so. Hope you join me.

@monikasturm2575 Жыл бұрын

I use my silhouette cutter to cut out templates out of the dollar store cutting mats. It takes a bit of playing around to get the cutter to go through but I've made so many templates and stencils from the cute designs on the design store that I've filled up 2 scrapbook binders.

@melindap.ullrich4564 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your hacks . Thank you for sharing. And I will use mostly all of them!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for watching and commenting Melinda. Stay tuned, hopefully I will have other hacks you can use as well. See you soon!

@September7bride 3 жыл бұрын

Love that template idea.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Monette. Thanks for watching. Someone else has asked for a video on how I make the templates. So in a few weeks there will be a template video! Hope you come back to watch it.

@miriamgladen9615 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. How lovely.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

You are so kind. Thanks for stopping to watch!

@donnacocanour5062 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of your great tips!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Donna. Hope you stick around, there are so many more to be shared in the future😀

@patsymoore6057 3 жыл бұрын

you make a lot of sense in your seewing great ideas

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patsy. So glad you watched. Hope you join me on Sundays to see my new videos. There are enough hacks in my practice that I’m thinking I can do a new hack video every 4-6 weeks. Thanks for stopping by my channel.

@jacobashepherd3397 3 жыл бұрын

Just found you and love these tips , I subscribed ♥️

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jacoba. Thanks for the subscribe! Glad you are enjoying the tips and tricks. I’m full of them, so many things to share. If you have any ideas you want me to share, I’m always looking for suggestions for videos. Let me know.

@nancyzepp7247 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thank you.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Posting another hack video soon

@MothOrchid-em3ms 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice and presentation!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kindness. I appreciate you taking the time to stop, watch and comment. Hope you come back soon. Glad you found it useful. 😊

@debrahart4888 3 жыл бұрын

I got some great ideas from you! Thanks much 😀

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Debra. So glad it is information you can use. Stop by soon. I’m full of useful (and useless) info🤣

@signingwithMrsRachel 3 жыл бұрын

I love the cutting mat idea!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. So glad you stopped by. Hope you come by again.

@TheMzTR 3 жыл бұрын

Tks for sharing these great DT tips

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Anytime I’m full of these $ saving tips. Thanks for stopping and watching

@rousseautr 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! So very surprised these hacks were based in reality ....lol. I'm a sewer and will use every hack you mentioned. AND I am subscribing . Thank you!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tracey. So glad you joined me. My hacks are real. I have so many to share. I have so many more in my mind. I think there are enough for a new hack video every 4-6 weeks. Thanks for watching and subscribing. I hope you enjoy the other videos.

@MiddleEastMilli Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@margaretswann6805 3 жыл бұрын

Love the hacks. Thank you for your video

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Margaret. Thanks for clicking and watching. Much appreciated. Hope you stick around to watch more😁

@laurabrindle1986 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Laura. So glad you found them helpful. If you stick around there will be more. I’m just full of it.....useful sewing info. Hahaha. Thanks for the comment.

@karenkay8928 3 жыл бұрын

I buy my magnetic bowls from a cheap tool chain. I pay anywhere from $2 to $6 depending on the size.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Karen. I think I may have even started a collection of different magnet bowls without realizing it. They are awesome for catching everything. I laugh when they magnetize my scissors!

@marivelweidner755 3 жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight has a free coupon for the 4" magnetic bowl and you can always use a 20% coupon on one of the bigger ones if you need something larger. 😉

@ChrissyMassageandCreations 2 жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight has some really strong magnets! Dots, square, bowls! It took effort to pull them apart! 😂

@deannaelsen4665 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for sharing this video. 🌻

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for visiting the channel. Hope you come back and check out some of my other videos. There are some similar ones 😊

@ecoquilting7077 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, I see the light... The clip-on spotlight!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

My bulb had burnt out right after servicing. It wasn’t worth taking back to the shop. Thank goodness for the clip on spotlight! Thanks for watching.

@sherrillsturm7240 4 ай бұрын

Template creation and storage idea is killer. No dollar store where I live, but I can still get the items you mention. Sustainable sewist, also here.

@melanienavarro7330 2 жыл бұрын

You are awesome! Thank you

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

So kind

@SBL1932 4 ай бұрын

Great ideas

@denisecook5807 3 жыл бұрын

Great job thank you.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us on this video. If you have any other videos you would like to see me make - just let me know. I'm always looking for ideas. Be sure to check out me other videos😊

@denisegilliard 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the helpful hints

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. So many other tips and trick videos. Hope you stick around to watch. 😊😁

@dulceesquibel7043 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing such nice ideas. Blessings

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dulce! Enjoy the other videos.

@birdscheering1148 3 жыл бұрын

Very good ideas for use of $ tree things. 👍

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you found it useful. Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment. Hope to see you back! ☺️

@ellencamp3436 Жыл бұрын

It would help to have a close-up view of most of the small items as it is hard to tell what they look like especially when you are unfamiliar with the items. Thanks for the tips.

@mjcechman 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! ❤️💕

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Marla! 😁

@vickibaeza3259 Жыл бұрын

The magnet bowl is available at Harbor Freight for 2.99. It's for nails and I also use it to pass over the floor and picks up spilled pins, etc. It used to be one of their "freebies"...killed by our great economy now

@aliceannjo Жыл бұрын

Mine was a freebie also. I love Harbor Freight. Their small blue flashlight is great to use for sewing. I just velcro it to the machine and get good light.

@kathleenchamp3764 3 жыл бұрын

Fun great ideas! I'm curious though.. cutting may into bathtub? Oh please do tell 🤔 I've never heard such a thing.. like a kid in a candy store 😃sorry typos, just saw that. Darn cell loves to switch words in transition. 🤷‍♀️Lolol have a great day 🤩

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Kathleen. This is a good one. I learned of it a few years ago. You can repair your self healing cutting mats in the bathtub! To care for your mat, you need to clean it of all threads and debris. Then find a large container or bathtub where your mat can lay flat, fill with cool water. You want to add ¼ cup white vinegar per gallon of cool water and let it soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Make sure the water is cool! Warm or hot water can warp your mat. Using a soft brush and some blue Dawn soap, scrub the mat in small circles to remove dirt and lighter stains. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

@clothingalterations Жыл бұрын

Great tips

@joyelldavis5209 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thank you!

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping to watch Joyell. Hope you find some of the other videos informative as well.

@corrieprice1825 2 жыл бұрын

Just enjoyed this very much ty

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

So glad Corrie. Thank you.

@barrykulmom 3 жыл бұрын

New to your channel. You remind me very much of myself. I have sewn for years but mostly as a hobby. I also homeschool a dyslexic child after homeschooling my two into adulthood. Excited to follow you.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carolyn. That’s very kind to say. Hope you enjoy my videos. I’ll keep them coming. See you next Sunday! We should get your youngest sewing as part of their homeschool curriculum!!?

@barrykulmom 3 жыл бұрын

@@yoursewingteacher1729 I agree. Undertaught. I teach as many as want to learn at my own expense but wort it.

@cathylombard964 2 жыл бұрын

Very good ideas! Thanks.

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cathy. Glad you enjoyed the video.

@Hiker_who_Sews 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@katbaldwin4664 Жыл бұрын

I use the cork sheets but I mountain to foam board… I get that at dollar tree also… We live in a rental and can’t put a lot a holes in the wall. Just that little bit of corkboard and foam board make great bulletin boards

@elizabethcallihan9971 2 жыл бұрын

Binder clips! Genius! New subscriber😀

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you find some of the other videos informative! 😁

@maighaleb786 7 ай бұрын

Also the contact paper is fantastic, especially the clear kind, you can use it in your cricket or cutting machines, you can use it to laminate stuff, and my favorite part about it is that it’s actuallly vinyl so you can heat seal it/shrink wrap it to or over stuff with a heat cub or or even just a lighter. So you can cover things that are shaped really weird. It’s literally one of my all time favorite dollar store hacks. It even comes in matte, or glossy. The glossy one doesn’t say glossy it just says transparent but the matte one specifies that it is matte transparent so that’s how you tell the difference.

@sorlenna 3 жыл бұрын

I love those clear cutting mats for quilt templates. Because I can see through the template, fussy cutting quilt pieces is super easy.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the watch and the comment. Great additional use for the cutting sheet. That’s. I’ll mention it in an upcoming hacks for quilters video. Hope to see you back to the channel soon.

@carlynholmes 2 жыл бұрын

This was good, thanks! 🤗

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Carlyn- thanks for watching!

@skinnylittlebitch7479 3 жыл бұрын

This video was much more useful than the one from another channel that I watched earlier. That one was a huge disappointment. Yours actually had useful Items, a few of which I could actually put to use.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for watching. I have lots of these kind of tips and tricks. I will post more soon. Thanks for stopping and commenting its much appreciated.

@kriskraftsmorewilson9651 3 жыл бұрын

I have a number 16 for your tax use a pool noodle to wrap up your quilting thank you so much for sharing and those are such a great ideas

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping, watching and commenting another tip. I will mention the pool noodle on a quilting specific hack video. It’s coming in the future. Thanks for sharing. 😄

@teleriferchnyfain 3 жыл бұрын

That template idea is perfect for me cause I mainly make doll clothes!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes. That would be perfect. Glad you stopped by the channel. 😁

@gloriannburick1837 2 жыл бұрын

That was excellent!

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gloriann. Hope you watch some of the other videos and find them useful.

@jeanniejudnich656 Жыл бұрын

I am praying you are better and feeling better. Hope to hear your good news soon.

@SummerWindnewleafbotanicacom 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your video.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping to watch. So glad you found it informative 😊

@donteatthesoap8196 2 жыл бұрын

So many brilliant ideas!!!! I always burn myself with hot glue. Never thought of those thimble things.

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@ddunnguard7746 3 жыл бұрын

Cutting mat-transparency for finding the placement of the fabric design - centering “that” flower in the pattern piece. Spot light- Watch me go to Dollar Tree Now - a light to shine into the serger for threading the {&*”@# lower looper!! All your tips were excellent-thank you for sharing. 👍😁

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

D. Thanks for stopping by. So glad you found the video useful. Hope you keep stopping by.

@cheryljune1603 3 жыл бұрын

That sewing machine behind her looks fantastic

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

To the left I have a Babylock Imagine serger, and directly behind me is a Janome Memory Craft 9700, embroidery and sewing machine. Thanks for stopping by the channel. Hope you find some of the videos helpful.

@URMakeupPro 2 жыл бұрын

Love this. So many great ideas thank you.

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Great. Glad you found the channel. There are a few other videos like this one. Happy shopping! 😁

@URMakeupPro 2 жыл бұрын

@@yoursewingteacher1729 I'll definitely take a look 👀

@midlandernc7403 2 жыл бұрын

Great one stuff I didn't know that they had thanks

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you found it informative😁

@lollipop7458 3 жыл бұрын

I used to go to Dollar tree a LOT when my kids were younger; great way to kill/occupy some time & sometimes u catch something really good. It used to be so fun to find an item, a popular brand name especially, but it seemed like it was becoming way old hat. Even played out isn’t worth a buck sometimes. Nice idea

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

The quality of the product and their own brand of crafting items have improved drastically over the last few years. Thanks for stopping and watching.

@lollipop7458 3 жыл бұрын

@@yoursewingteacher1729 Well then I reckon it’s time to visit again! Ty

@marypeterson1053 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Mary. Hope you find some other videos useful as well.

@lynetterene 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips.....just subscribed!

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Linette! So glad you found them informative. So many more coming in the future. See you on Sundays!

@CordulaPrice 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing 😊👍🏻 I just subscribed

@yoursewingteacher1729 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cordula. So glad you found the channel!😊

@toadhall5041 Жыл бұрын

I bought large washers 2 inch diameter 25 cents each from Home Depot to use as pattern weights, so cheap. Stuff is always more expensive at the sewing store.

@pattybuchanan7394 Жыл бұрын

The pink finger help with hand sewing also embroidered

@lucymar122512 3 жыл бұрын

I love your video thank you for all the wonderful tips. I am new to your channel I love to sew and crochet and knit I have a craft room that I like to keep organize.

@yoursewingteacher1729 3 жыл бұрын

hi Lucy. So glad you found the channel. I hope you will take the time to look through some of the other videos. See you soon. 😊