Master Twin Needle: 7 sewing techniques you need to know

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Twin needle is one of the most versatile sewing tools, yet is often overlooked. It's relatively cheap, but brings a lot of value and you can use it on essentially all modern domestic sewing machines. In this video, I'll share7 ways how you can use twin needle - starting from my favourite techniques and ending with creative methods you probably haven't seen before. Let's master twin needle together!
This video is created in partnership with Organ Needles - needle industry experts.
Video parts:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Twin needle technique No.1: Hemming knits
02:09 Tension when sewing with twin needle
02:47 Twin needle technique No.2: Pintucks
03:22 Twin needle technique No.3: Square pintucks
03:44 Twin needle technique No.4: Topstitching
04:11 Twin needle technique No.5: Decorative stitches
05:23 Twin needle technique No.6: Attaching elastic binding
05:41 Twin needle technique No.7: Attaching straps with 1 seam
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@sarahl2481 10 ай бұрын

more basic sewing question concerning twin-needle - where does the 2nd thread get attached, and how do you thread the machine if the machine with 2 threads? I've avoided even trying the twin needle as I could not find the answer for this before coming across all these wonderful sewing tutorials online!

@glittermytimbers 11 ай бұрын

I think it is important to note that the tension you are primarily adjusting the bobbin tension. On my bernina, this means tightening the screw on the bobbin case.

@Cindy-sb5dv 11 ай бұрын

Very interesting. I didn't know that decorative stitches could be used while sewing with a twin needle.

@caroleshaw9822 11 ай бұрын

Hello Julija, I thank you for such a wonderful video showing the various techniques. I will come back and watch this one again and again. I found it very interesting and helpful. And, I am bursting to give them ago again...I have tried to use twin needles in the past, but refining my skills is something I like to work on. Thank you.

@gwynt909 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I inherited bernina twins from my mothers collection of 1963! She never used them and neither have i ever used them. This video inspires me to go and try them.

@susanskidmore9516 10 ай бұрын

Fabulous!!! 💃

@annaibarra3447 9 ай бұрын

Great tips, thanks.

@dottiemathews6853 11 ай бұрын

OOOH!! GAMECHANGER!! WOW!! MY HEAD JUST EXPLODED! MARVELOUS!! I MUST GET THIS NEEDLE!!!!!

@CustomThreads 10 ай бұрын

This was quite helpful.Thank you for the information

@Dizzycow-Tina 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely awesome video … thank you so much 💖💖💖

@SBL1932 11 ай бұрын

Great video with useful information

@lucilledaub5991 10 ай бұрын

I learned a lot.

@juliebrann7003 11 ай бұрын

thanks

@littledollhouse1779 11 ай бұрын

This is the first time i watched a really good explanation on how to use the twin needle thank you

@carolg.6838 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I didn't know a twin needle could do all that.

@Julija_Gobere 11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear this!🤗

@silviasaliva6948 10 ай бұрын

Great video as usual! I wish I lived there to go to your sewing classes.. Anyway, I'd like to see a flat seat adjustment, thanks a lot for all your lessons! Greetings from Italy 😊

@lauriepayseur5897 5 ай бұрын

Oh I would NEVER have considered twin needle for decorative stitches!!! ❤

@daniellecharland-gruhzit1177 11 ай бұрын

This is fascinating. I would love to see you do projects making garments with these techniques. Thank you so much New subscriber!,

@gretawood7332 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic, You're an angel. Thanks so much for this video.

@Julija_Gobere 11 ай бұрын

Very glad to hear you enjoyed the video!🤗

@ToniGuerrero 11 ай бұрын

This is super helpful and wow! Such great techniques. I've always wanted to try a twin needle but it seemed so daunting. Only question I have that you didn't cover is how to thread twin needles? You need two threads, right? What if your machine only has one spool pin; where do you put the other thread spool? Thanks for your great content! I'm subscribing to your channel.

@Julija_Gobere 11 ай бұрын

I have noted to make a short video in threading twin needle - I hope to have it posted shortly🤗

@willsagain 11 ай бұрын

I use the short spindle that is used for bobbin winding

@IngaZib 11 ай бұрын

Labai informatyvu. Ačiū :)

@Julija_Gobere 11 ай бұрын

Labai smagu girdeti, kad patiko video🤗

@davidpowell9965 10 күн бұрын

Great video, tho I think you are a masochist for liking the twin needle most 😂. It is the needle I'm always a bit scared will leave me with a birds nest of thread and skipped stitches tangled in the feed dogs. It always feels like however you set the tension is always a bit of a compromise between a relaxed stitch from the front vs getting pretty weak weaving of the bobbin thread between the stitches on the back. Still... it is definitely fun to play with, just practice a bit and expect frustrations. I found using double gutermanns top threead in the needles, even with a 100 jeans needle was pretty heavy going, and you definitely want to use thinner thread in the bobbin, which will then cause even more tension issues.

@juliescott4390 8 ай бұрын

I was intimidated by the twin needle, but with some practice, it's becoming a good friend! Thanks for your video. I see someone's comment about adjusting BOBBIN tension vs the top thread. Could you explain about that more--or if you have another video specifically on tension, please link it. Thanks so much!

@marshasteeds 9 ай бұрын

I'm thinking twin needle work could be useful making quilts. Going to try it.

@davidconiglio7577 10 ай бұрын

I did get the bobbin on how to use two needles

@changeurlife9709 10 ай бұрын

New frend here .... I m sewing lover... My little dream ..I had sewing machine like you 😍😍😍😍Love from pakistan. ....hira here😇

@lorraineknox7695 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for video. Any tips on how to thread up machine and which eye to thread first.

@HandmadeCreations 10 ай бұрын

Maybe I missed it, but how do you thread the twin needle? Thank you.

@bujgirl 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. It would have been helpful to see you adjusting the tension because until I read the comment below, I assumed it was the foot tension, not the bobbin tension that needed adjusting. Also, I'm surprised there is no link to Organ Needles. Do you have an affiliate link for them?

@dawnelder9046 11 ай бұрын

Had one come with my last sewing machine. Had no idea how to use it. My first sewing machine sewed forwards and backwards. Zig zag was just for the rich back then.

@user-zo4kx4rx7b 4 ай бұрын

Thank Julija your videos very interesting, for attaching fold over elastic, would you recommend twin needle or zigzag or triple stitch ?

@manarhelaly1654 9 ай бұрын

It is very useful How can we insert the thread with the two needles? Do we have to put two spoons?

@Tweeza57 11 ай бұрын

Great tips but yes how do you keep the second thread in place, it keeps popping out , and above the needle holder the two threads become tangled 🙂

@Julija_Gobere 11 ай бұрын

I’ll try to make a short video next week on how to thread twin needle, but essentially I put second thread in a dedicated holder and usually it works great🤗

@Lucy_Honeychurch 11 ай бұрын

Good video. Do you have one where you explain how to thread the machine for twin needle sewing?

@Julija_Gobere 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked the video! I think I have an explanation on how to thread twin needle in my video about sewing knits - but I will keep in mind to make a short video how to do it, thank you for idea!🤗 Essentially, you thread sewing machine with both threads exactly like you would with 1 thread until the needle - then you split the threads and thread each needle separately🤗

@gaynormainwaring1853 10 ай бұрын

I have two machines and the threading is slightly different on each machine, so best to check out the Instruction book that came with your machine.

@isabellekeyzer 10 ай бұрын

when I make the seam with the twin needle, instead of increasing the tension on top, I slack the tension underneath so it does not make the bump on top

@Fattiapples Ай бұрын

I keep getting tunneling with my twin. What exactly are your machine settings? Do I loosen the bobbin?

@karenmitchell6814 10 ай бұрын

What about the thread you should use or shouldn’t use, threading your machine and threading the needles themselves? I have 2 spool holders but I’ve never threaded my machine with 2 threads. Any warnings or tips?

@Julija_Gobere 10 ай бұрын

I use standard sewing thread (I mainly use polyester all-purpose thread). I plan on making a short video on how to thread sewing machine with twin needle, I’ll share it here as well!

@Bt234 10 ай бұрын

Can you please share the link to buy the twin needle for stitching jersey ( cover stich) with the round end ?

@charlottejones7341 10 ай бұрын

Do you have to use 2 different thread for the twin needle (1🧵),or ( 2 🧵🧵) my machine only has 1 spool holder

@Julija_Gobere 10 ай бұрын

2 threads🤗 My machine has a second spool holder that is put on only when second thread is needed

@LetUsTrySewing 3 ай бұрын

Can a twin needle work on any singer sewing machine?

@Gwyllion12 3 ай бұрын

Hi! Where can I get the pattern for your beautiful top? I love it!

@Julija_Gobere 3 ай бұрын

It’s Burda Style dress, you can find pattern online as ‘Plumetis dress’🤗

@beautybeats400debra9 11 ай бұрын

Hi I wish u would show how to thread the sewing machine when using the twin needle.

@Julija_Gobere 11 ай бұрын

I plan on making a short video on how to thread machine with twin needle, hopefully I can get this video ready soon🤗

@manmohankaur2776 9 ай бұрын

Lady....you are beautiful....u look like a cute doll....❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@dottiemathews6853 11 ай бұрын

But Julie, is this needle compatible with all sewing machines? (particularly the Singer HD 4411)?

@dottiemathews6853 11 ай бұрын

okay, it is! FANTASTIC!

@jojosewist8921 3 ай бұрын

Cannot use twin needle on left facing bobbin vintage machines, otherwise if machine has zig zag stitch you can use a twin needle.

@Kathyjaeger 11 ай бұрын

I'm new to sewing how do you thread a twin needle?

@Julija_Gobere 11 ай бұрын

I’ll share a short video later this week🤗

@geraldinehernandez9528 5 ай бұрын

Hi! I'm new here. Just wanted to ask how to properly use twin needle with ribbed stretchy fabric? I have this dress that I want to shorten but can't really because of how I mess it up everytime I try. Please help me.

@Julija_Gobere 5 ай бұрын

Are you using Twin needle suitable for stretch fabrics?🤔 If threading is an issue, I have a short video on threading twin needle that might help🤗

@geraldinehernandez9528 5 ай бұрын

@@Julija_Gobere thank you so much! I'll find that video hahaha

@geraldinehernandez9528 5 ай бұрын

@@Julija_Gobere to my knowledge, I am using a twin needle for stretch fabric. 😅

@harrypotterfan1623 8 ай бұрын

Hi just started sewing what is a baste stitch please

@Doctor_Al 6 ай бұрын

Basting is just temporarily done to hold things together while you sew the final seam. By hand or machine and usually a long, quick stitch.

@nitagail77 10 ай бұрын

I'm 64 years old & have been sewing for over 50 of those years. 😊 I've used twin needles multiple times with no problems. ...Unil now. I'm needing to use a fairly wide (4.0) twin needle. I cannot for the life of me make it work. My dear husband even bought a new machine. The left needle either skips stitches or barely picks up at all. I've tried adjusting the tension, top & bottom, and it hasn't gotten any better. I bought new needles in case I had damaged the first one. I have tried it on both Brother & Singer machines. I have repositioned needles to the left & to the right. Is 4.0 too wide for home sewing machines? Can you offer me any advice or instructions? Anything would be greatly appreciated. 😢

@Julija_Gobere 10 ай бұрын

Interesting!🤔 I mostly use 4.0 width Twin needles - that’s my favourite width for sewing elastic hems. It should not be a problem for a domestic sewing machine to handle such width, as the zigzag stitch is even wider than 4.0🤔 Which machines and needle brand you’re using? For reference, I sew using Singer Heavy Duty 4423 and Organ Needles Twin needles, they work great together.

@nitagail77 10 ай бұрын

I've tried it on my little Brother machine & the one my husband bought, a Singer SewMate 5400. I'm thinking we're going to take this one back & get a better one, maybe a Singer S5200. I've been using Schmetz & Singer brand needles. Maybe I'll try Organ needles. I use them with my industrial upholstery machine & I think they're really good needles. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to answer me!😊

@nitagail77 10 ай бұрын

When I do get it figured out, (and I will eventually) I'll let you know what I fiind.

@hannahthufvesson 10 ай бұрын

@@nitagail77I saw a video from Coolirpa where she was talking about how using the incorrect type and/or size needle could make it skip stitches. Like not using a stretch or jersey/ballpoint needle for knits, or having too fine a ballpoint needle for that specific knit fabric. Might that help? I'm a beginner, so I'm just repeating what she said!

@lalispace8044 9 ай бұрын

Never ever my Janome will do this twin needle stitch. I tried everything, it keeps on tightening the fabric(any kind)

@Julija_Gobere 9 ай бұрын

I would advise to check the machine manual if it can sew with twin needle - I only had such experience years ago with my first sewing machine and it turned out it cannot sew with twin needle🤦‍♀️