5 SNEAKY Sewing Mistakes That Might Be Affecting Your Results

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Күн бұрын

A lot of us start our sewing journeys just by ourselves, without a teacher guiding us, so sometimes we make mistakes that we don’t even think are mistakes (at least I know I did!). In this post, I want to share 5 common sewing mistakes and how to avoid them. Rest assure, all these mistakes are practice based! :)
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VIDEO PARTS:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Sewing mistake No.1: not testing seams
03:42 Sewing mistake No.2: not following grainline
05:36 Sewing mistake No.3: not following grainline arrow
09:04 Sewing mistake No.4: avoiding sewing knits
11:13 Sewing mistake No.5: not fitting pattern

Пікірлер: 41

@pjacksreads536 22 күн бұрын

I love the idea of stitching labels on the seams

@blackhannahofficial 3 ай бұрын

Tip #5: You are so correct. I'm top-heavy, and a full bust adjustment is Required in order for me to fit into a commercial pattern. That's the very skill I'm trying to master now, b/c I have an 8 inch difference between my chest measurement and full bust measurement. I feel all other adjustments will be easy, once I get my bodice fitting right. I would definitely appreciate classes taught by you 🌼

@stephanielaakson8960 3 ай бұрын

Good morning! Really good information! So I took Home Ec back in the day. I suppose my first sewing class was in 7th grade, so 1972(yes waaaayyyy back in the day!). Have understood grain but this is the first time hearing an explanation about the arrow direction on the patterns. Just a simple help that would have been excellent to have been taught, rather than figuring out, trial and error. Yep, lots of errors!!😃. (Ask me about corderoy!) Sewing isn't a quick process. Taking the time to enjoy the whole process is what makes us fanatics! There are parts of the process that I didn't know I would come to love, but here I am! Love to press! A crisp clean seam.......yes please! Have a fabulous today! Steph

@Julija_Gobere 3 ай бұрын

Sewing is definitely not a quick process, I like to say that the better I sew - the slower I sew!😁 It takes time to get all those details right, but the joy of process is worth it🤗

@mireillebibli1651 3 ай бұрын

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@sandioney4761 3 ай бұрын

Just made a blouse from commercial pattern & had to go down four sizes to make it fit, in spite of my measurements fitting first size!!! Toiles are imperative for me in everything I make until I get the pattern to fit me. I even made 2 toiles on this blouse. Saves my nice fabric. If you're in a hurry for a garment, go shopping :))

@Julija_Gobere 3 ай бұрын

Oh wow, 4 sizes difference is really a lot! Really good you made toiles for this!

@bohemiansusan2897 3 ай бұрын

I wish that all of this was taught in my sewing class in Highschool. The one year of sewing in college had me doing better but not too much. The haute sewing techniques that I use are self taught. I consider what you presented to be basics for the beginner, however I'm well aware of the difference of opinion in America. It really is nice to see your videos. I'm the only one in my area that sews clothes. Other just sew quilts. If I make a quilt it's because my scraps are bursting out of the closet. These kinds of videos are the closest that I can get to visiting and talking about sewing in person. Thank you.

@SewingandCaring 3 ай бұрын

For fine tuning tension the very best way is to use a embrodery stitch, one with loops is better. The stitch should look identical front and back, but if the tension is out one side will look odd and pinched.

@TheEvie202 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips. I have wide hips and lots of extra fabric on the bodice back. Basting the garment before sewing is imperative. Those 3 minutes that I spend basting, save me from having to rip out seams.👍🏼

@rebeccameier5320 3 ай бұрын

Wow a sewing course, im very interested! ❤

@daleodberg6714 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and experience. 🌺

@user-xp5qx8wg9x 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I learned several new things.

@monikazimmermann2088 3 ай бұрын

The trick with double top thread is brilliant!!! I'm exactly doing it now. Thank you!!!

@jamisnider7642 3 ай бұрын

Oh wow, I have never heard of that type of stretchy thread. That will be a game changer! Thank you!!!!

@Julija_Gobere 3 ай бұрын

It’s a true game changer!🤩 I recently made a T-shirt with just straight stitch thanks to this thread (latest creation posted on my Instagram) - I was even able to make French seam in knit fabric for extra luxurious look👍🤩

@joycelatham6974 3 ай бұрын

Good tips!

@debthompson4498 3 ай бұрын

My first sewing project was a pair of knit pajamas. It was the most frustrating experience because I did not know how to handle light knits. I was convinced there was something wrong with my machine which kept jamming and eating the fabric. I focused on trying to correct some machine issue and even considered purchasing a new machine. I was ready to give up on sewing. Knowing about stretch stitches, proper tension, elastic thread, proper needle, using paper and even spray starch and not starting right at the beginning of the fabric (without paper so the needle crams the fabric into the throat plate) would have made the world of difference. I made every mistake in the book. I wish I had discovered you sooner.

@maryannterwey3404 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video.

@Julija_Gobere 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!🤗

@212adele 2 ай бұрын

Loving your videos, so helpful! Can I ask what shirt you are wearing? Adore the sleeves 😍

@Julija_Gobere 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m wearing a linen dress made using Burda Style ‘Plumetis dress’ pattern - absolutely amazing pattern!🤩

@elizabethlensky6616 3 ай бұрын

I'm excited for your classses! I'm a beginner, but using a few of your tips has made my pieces look way better than my first attempt. I definitely want to sign up!

@Julija_Gobere 3 ай бұрын

So happy to hear my tips were helpful!❤️🤗

@user-xp5qx8wg9x 3 ай бұрын

Just checked out you website and videos, then I rushed to subscribe to your channel, lol.

@pweetypoo 3 ай бұрын

12:00 very useful knowledge

@user-wt4lx7wz6w 2 ай бұрын

What machine is this in your background? Did you replace your industrial machine with this one or why did you add it to your system?

@louisel.sinniger2057 3 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorials. Question, can that stretchy thread be used making bathing suits? I mean will the chlorine in the pool water damage the thread?

@SparkyOne549 3 ай бұрын

I can’t do a nice top stitch on my machine, the individual stitches are slanted, not straight. I don’t like it at all.

@Julija_Gobere 3 ай бұрын

Have you tried increasing thread tension for topstitching?🤔 I recently had this issue when topstitching jeans, but increasing tension helped!🤗

@SparkyOne549 3 ай бұрын

@@Julija_Gobere Yes I have, it doesn’t change the individual stitches.

@stephaniepaterson6340 3 ай бұрын

Mine looks slanted too…I’ve played with the tension but nope…slanted!

@MomsBedtimeStory 3 ай бұрын

My brand new Janome creates slanted stitches ... So Disappointed

@SparkyOne549 3 ай бұрын

@@MomsBedtimeStory Mine is a Janome also.

@dcwatashi 3 ай бұрын

Your sewing course says $99 but it doesn’t say which currency

@Julija_Gobere 3 ай бұрын

The price is in USD 🤗

@dcwatashi 3 ай бұрын

@@Julija_Gobere OK great but you may want to indicate that on your site. Anytime I go to any site it always lets me know what currency the product or service is in.