10 Sewing Mistakes Beginners Make

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[@Elkycreates]

Mistake #11: Not checking which way your one-way stretch fabric stretches before laying out and cutting your garment pieces. You want to make sure the fabric stretches around your body not the length of your body. This was a costly mistake I made once.

[@Sara-vs8bh]

I guess that's what she is saying at mistake #1

[@cupcakecrazy98]

Only once!! Your so lucky 😆😆

[@Elkycreates]

@@Sara-vs8bh not exactly. The grainline typically runs parallel with the selvage. Sometimes you have to turn the pattern pieces at 90 degrees to the selvage so the stretch is going the right way.

[@prettysloth]

Been there 😮‍💨

[@Sara-vs8bh]

@@Elkycreates "not exactly" no, but checking the grain and checking which way your fabric stretches all seem like they belong to the very same first step: studying your fabric

[@soffialv2209]

I use to have a "teacher" (she wasn't, she barely knew a bit more than I did) that always said true seamstresses NEVER use pins, then I went visiting my grandma who has +50 years of experience as a seamstress and told me to always pin everything... I love seeing this advise other places bc validates her every time ❤️

[@beefteefz4636]

i dont know why its so frowned upon to just use pins!!! pins are not for "beginners" and they are not unprofessional, they help you immensely!! i saw a youtuber i watch make a video on how to teach yourself to never use pins but in my personal experience, not using pins has led me to many many wonky garments

[@soffialv2209]

@@beefteefz4636 idk there is a weird mindset that tools are the devil and should be avoided! Because it makes ones work easier so you're cheating or something. Is infuriating...

[@beefteefz4636]

@@soffialv2209 IT IS SO INFURIATING!!! like sure... you can choose to not use pins or anything.. but have fun with your wonky garment 😭

[@RandyCharlesGallagher]

your grandma was right- pins prevent mistakes, although there are things you don't need to pin once you've sewn them enough times to know how to hold them. i hate ppl who say 'true seamstresses' true seamstresses never say that lol

[@DeniseSkidmore]

Pinning and not Pinning each have their place. A simple seam in a stable fabric is way faster to not pin. If the pieces have different curves, gathering, or stretch, then pin or baste. Basting is better in many cases but it takes skill to baste as fast as you can pin.

[@lockheart619]

If you're a beginner sewer don't be discouraged! Sewing is something you never stop learning. As someone who has been sewing for a good amount of years I still make mistakes.

[@wooogie672]

thank you for this comment :). i’ve just started sewing and i think i’ve done a too-difficult design for my first project. cutting the fabric right has been really frustrating and i’m kinda ready to give up but ik i’ll never learn if i don’t push through :)

[@beltlevel]

1. Match your pattern grain line to the grain of your fabric 2. Press your seams after sewing them 3. Leave enough seam allowance 4. Use the correct needle type for each project, and the right size thread for the needle 5. Choose the right fabric for your project 6. Use stretch stitches (lightning, or a zig zag) when working with stretch fabric 7. Pin enough to keep things tidy 8. Let the machine feed dogs guide the fabric. Don't push or pull. 9. Measure twice and cut once. 10. Backstitch at the start and end of seams.

[@emmalinalion4776]

I've been convinced my sewing machine is broken for ages because it's been skipping stitches. Now I'm going to go and double check my needle and thread sizes! This is a great video 😊

[@coolirpa]

Literally every seamstress at one point haha. Hope it solves your skipped stitches 🙏

[@MS-ne6ld]

Don't forget to check the tension, too! Heavier fabrics usually require a higher thread tension, but overall, test every fabric and adjust as needed

[@bodineeh]

If your thread sort of unravels right before the needle you might have a dent in your bobbincase. I had this problem and it took me so long to find the cause😂

[@julial3325]

The needle might be old and just need a replacement

[@Alex_Is_Not_Here]

@@coolirpa Where is your necklace from?😍

[@kathrynmarentette7120]

I’m mostly self-taught so even after years of sewing, I often find beginner-level holes in my knowledge. These videos are often so helpful. 💛 Also, I have an ironing mat similar to yours. It’s a life saver in my tiny apartment!!

[@coolirpa]

Oh me too with making “beginner mistakes” bc I just never thought to figure out what’s wrong haha! Good to hear that the mat is useful to you. I’m so excited to make use of it in my videos now 😍

[@ering1107]

I iron on a towel on the tile floor, because my apartment is so tiny I can't fit a board. Lol. Works for most things.

[@m0rethanahandful]

i’m an somewhat experienced sewist, but it never hurts to brush up on some skills. thanks april!!

[@coolirpa]

Same here, I’m always brushing up my skills 😁 Wish I took these tips more seriously as a beginner!

[@gracie99999]

sewist😅 I sew u!! 🧵

[@zoe.r.4544]

I'm a beginner sewer and I think the most frustrating thing that happens to me is when the thread in the bobbin runs out mid sew. Then I have to unstitch and resew an often times large section

[@sannedeheer2120]

You can pick up where the threat left off, make sure to backstitch tough!

[@kaylabearclimbz5895]

YES, you can totally just start where your bobbin left off! I usually go farther back by a 1/2 in or so, backstich and then away we go with the new bobbin!

[@zoe.r.4544]

@@kaylabearclimbz5895 thank you so much

[@Ava-cq1zi]

@@kaylabearclimbz5895I do this without knowing at first that this is common 😭😂 I thought I was being lazy. I am all for that method

[@silvermeasuringspoons6462]

No need to backstitch just overlapped them about 3-4 cm (I hate inches) on the old, stable part not the dangling bits, the dangling thread gonna be trimmed afterwards. It’s gonna be just 2 smooth layers of thread not 3-4 layers and you won’t get any lumps/bulk. There’s also other easy 2 overlapping techniques. Mostly to avoid lumps. Excuse me though because I’m not a native English user. First one, when sew something that gonna be full circle like neck/hemline, don’t started with backstitch. Just sew and overlapping it at the end. Second one, for normal not full circle lines, to avoid lumps as this line are shown, delicate details like end of the dart, etc. Don’t use backstitch button, instead turn the fabric to the “wrong” way first and just sew 2-3 stitches, put the needles down and turn it back.

[@daneekaplan4284]

I see SOOOO many KZbinrs pulling the fabric through the machine. Your room looks great! watching KZbin taught me that I definilty rush through my projects. Watching people like you and Bernadette Banner and Cathy Hay take so much time- and care- to cut and sewing either by hand or by machine slowly was an eye-opening experience. I always go full throttle then get mad because it isn’t even or straight.

[@slbarbieri1725]

The same three I watch! I also watch James Kelly London for costume recreations

[@zen_ccg]

Morgan Donner and Mariah Pattie are also top tier sewing content 👌

[@melanie_meanders]

Yesss I’m glad she shows how slow she’s actually going. Some tutorials just speed it up and don’t show how slow you have to go to get nice results!

[@KelseyDrummer]

I've found my people!😅❤ I love all these youtubers!

[@barbarasagers]

@@melanie_meanders .:

[@carriestephenson3102]

This video is excellent!! Thank you April! Working for a fabric store, when people come back in and I ask how their last clothing project went, the most common mistake I see is not cutting with grainline and it causes SO many people to quit making clothes because of the ill-fitting nature of those clothes. The second most common is armhole and neckline fitting, which is due to not making notches or marking where the pieces are intended to come together.

[@coolirpa]

Wow! It’s such a small extra step but makes a world of difference! Thanks for sharing this 🙌

[@paulinewho5071]

I have a similar problem with princess seams. Although I do make notches and I pin before sewing but one piece always ends up longer than the other one. What could I be doing wrong here? Huhu.

[@MS-ne6ld]

I think one of the main mistakes I made was thinking that "sewing" means spending time at the sewing machine xD once you understand that making notches, pinning in place (or even basting) and pressing are all part of the process, you can realistically estimate what time each garment would take.

[@greenstonexx6688]

so true!🪡

[@hw7003]

Yes! 20% of my time is at the machine, the rest is perusing fabrics, printing and cutting patterns, pinning, measuring, trimming, ironing, etc. Also lots of "one more trip" to the fabric store for that specific thread or elastic or other notion I forgot to get when I went last time 😂

[@mightyfetheredone]

If you swipe a marker over the engravings of the machine needle & quickly wipe off the excess, the ink will stay in there & you can now see the size info.

[@coolirpa]

Omg I’m gonna try this!

[@x-mess]

Zoom in with camera on phone

[@stefanieflensburg8435]

the upper part of the needle package is actually a magnifying glas! just put your needle in and shut the package and it is quite easy to read whats written on the needle :-). you can see the plastic is curved and that is the magnifying part for us. have a look👁. greeting from Germany

[@debcobb9739]

I saw that you had your pressing mat on your cutting board. I made the mistake of doing the same thing and the heat from the iron goes through the mat and warped my cutting board...now I use a large piece of cardboard under my pressing mat to insure that I don't ruin any furniture now. Those are great tips for beginners

[@coolirpa]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@SparkyOne549]

When I’m using a needle, stick the needle pack to my machine with removable tape, now I never forget. I’ve been sewing for decades, but it’s always good to see if there’s new or different ways of doing things. I don’t think i was ever a beginner, before I started sewing, I did a ton of homework first, I do that with everything I need to learn. I started off as an expert.

[@coolirpa]

Great tip!

[@evilempryss]

When I open a pack of needles that aren't just universals, I dab some nail polish across the shanks while they're in the case so it colors both, making it super easy to not only remember which one it was, but to put it back if I only use it briefly

[@TheJaniebabe]

Thanks April, great video. Never new that "lightning" stitch was a stretch stitch. Most informative video.

[@coolirpa]

Thanks for watching! 😁

[@spacep0d]

*lightning. "Lightening" means to make less dark.

[@xchasingthefallx]

The best way I got better at sewing is slowing down my machine so I could actually keep my stitches straight at a pace I'm comfortable with. Some machines are already set to a pretty fast speed that is more for experienced sewers. So if you search up how to slow down the speed of your specific machine (you will have to use a few tools but it's nothing too hard), it helps so much!

[@NotBukowski]

I didn’t know that. Thank you so much. May the seamstress gods shine upon you

[@ering1107]

My machine is so old that setting doesn't exist. Haha. It's all foot powered and I can choose the speed at will. Unless I'm so beginner I'm missing something.

[@blinksbill1138]

I learned how to sew in college, spent a fortune on this new hobby. Still feel like a beginner, and all the tips were a good refresher that I luckily already knew.

[@dindog22]

at work to keep track of my needles I just use a tomato pincushion and I wrote the sizes on each section with a sharpie. I further divided the sections into ball point and regular. I stick a few needles of each size in the correct sections and I use a big flat flower pin in the section that has the needle in the machine. when I change needle sizes, I move the pin so I always remember which size is in the machine. the only problem arises when a co-worker decides they're going to clean things up and they go and stick a bunch of pins in my needle tracking cushion.

[@coolirpa]

Wow I hope I can figure out a system for my needles that will work for me! Thanks for sharing

[@hopegold883]

That’s brilliant! (Now you just need a hiding place for your pin cushion.)

[@CatherineSews]

That's probably the best tip I've ever heard for keeping track of needles!

[@zen_ccg]

Oh I have one that looks like a pumpkin (with sewn lines segmenting it) that I should totally use this idea for!

[@TawdryTempest]

Fabulous tip!

[@Goukanohime]

I've been sewing for many years now, but I'm mostly self / youtube taught lol. Two things I've really struggled with are the grain lines bias and all that, and all the different needles for the sewing machine! I end up hand stitching a lot because I get frustrated with the machine.

[@swvsnick]

oh me too, I've been convinced the machine is evil but I think I shall attempt to learn how to use one.

[@anne-mareesleigh8667]

This is incredibly useful. Even though i learnt to sew years and years ago, (possibly before you were even born, wow i feel old!) i don’t have much confidence and these tips gathered together will help. Thank you. They are things that i’ve been told, but not all at once, so it’s a great refresher. I can’t overstate how helpful it is to have all this gathered together like this. Enjoy your new space.

[@coolirpa]

Yay! Glad to hear that. I was hoping it would be helpful all in one video!

[@nanar.1528]

I am a mom of 3 toddlers and i started sewing but man its more difficult that I thought to find enough time to practice 😢 but I'm setting a goal to keep going, thanks for the tips !

[@Carla-ns8rx]

April, when you first get your needles you can color code them with some nail polish in the middle (not where the eye is or where you insert it in your sewing machine) and a little dot also on the box.( different colours for different sizes obviously). So at any time, you can put it back in the proper box or just check the size befor using it..

[@juliettelynne5861]

I disagree…that can affect your stitches.

[@WomanUnfiltered]

I just came across your page. I'm 64 and although my mother was quite the sewist, she didn't have patience to teach me when I was young. So I started trying to teach myself to sew about a year ago, and these tips are really great. Thanks for sharing.

[@mariemacko7052]

I’m 62, took sewing for a semester in high school, but don’t remember all that much, stretchy fabric is my enemy- but I want to befriend it 😊. I enjoyed her video.

[@msmw6159]

This was very helpful! I hope you'll have more thrifted flips or new sewing creations soon. I love watching you sew!

[@katfox678]

I literally just bought that shirt for my daughter yesterday lol. I love this video, my stitches sometimes tend to skip. I remember years ago when you made a peplum shirt out of a t shirt. You sparked that itch for me to sew my own clothes since then. I’m proud of how far you’ve come!

[@coolirpa]

Lol! Ooo it’s still there? My sister wants the shirt too 😂 I’ll let her know

[@katfox678]

@@coolirpa yes still there! You can buy online too lol

[@ravinj8625]

I've been sewing for a week almost 2 now and I started with zipper pouches/bags. I love it 😆. My friend who encouraged me to learn to sew forever ago, said she hates zippers. I love my bags and my family loved them also. I want to do more zipper projects. My sewing definitely needs work but it's so much fun 😊.

[@jmalaysia]

This has helped me so much, understanding needles and skip stitches in relation to each other is priceless

[@RandyCharlesGallagher]

love that you addressed straightening the grain line. i find when most people are asking me questions their eyes glaze over when i ask them about grain

[@emilyackertrutten268]

Great refresher - just getting back into sewing after a very long time away, and this was a good reminder of all the things I learned (and forgot) the first time around.

[@Heathers_Handbags]

Love the light!!! Great video. I love that you said even people who know how to sew make these mistakes. I have been sewing for 15 years and still pick the wrong needle. Lol

[@samanthaanngraham3130]

excellent points! I knew about using different machine needles for different fabrics and about backstitching (I don't remember if my mom taught me those or if I learned them in home ec class😅 I definitely remember learning about notching and pinning in class), and while I knew that you a zigzag stitch should be used for stretchy fabrics, I didn't know why! your explanation made total sense! 😸 thank you so much for this useful video, definitely saving for a quick reminder.

[@Cehlec]

Thank you! the different needles for different fabrics explained a lot!

[@davemeade4371]

I learned so many things from a jail tailor shop over 14 months. Not only to run sergers with foot to the floor with accuracy and speed attaching t-shirt arms or track pants, jumpers, "dollies".. And the staff were incredible. One of the women spent probably a month hand sewing a giant wedding dress, apparently she made alot of period costumes for those medieval cosplay events people like to put on. I soaked up everything i could from them with what limited things were made, but they were extemely supportive. One of them openly was "my jail mom".. because i never really had parenting i learned.. . But this woman showed me genuine care, maybe even love. She even made the point to give me a singer sewing machine when i got out, and tickets to the first concert i ever got to attend. As an audiophile, at 23. Got to see Heart. Thanks for refreshers and memory reminders, ive hardly touched sewing since i got out.. and past couple weeks it's been very healing for the rough last couple years its been.

[@davemeade4371]

Never forget ya Lorna and Trish and Terry, if you ever happen to stumble across this comment.

[@Angela-jy8um]

Great video. Thanks! I need to KZbin more of these beginner mistakes videos! It helps because you tell what we should do as well as what we should not.

[@ChestersonJack]

I’ve been hand-sewing for a few years, mostly just repairing and sometimes altering my clothes. As I have projects in the works of making some costumes, I know I’m gonna have to start using a sewing machine for a lot of the work. This is very helpful!

[@user-io2oo8hj9z]

i'm an somewhat experienced sewist, but it never hurts to brush up on some skills. thanks april!!

[@kayv5840]

I’m very new to sewing. This is SO helpful! Thank you!!

[@KnitLoveHK]

The video is so detail and clear. It's useful and helpful when sewing Really like it and thanks for sharing

[@kumada84]

Thank you so much for making grain the first tip, and for showing how to straighten fabric. 👍👍👍

[@emmakovacs7757]

I have been watching you for years, but I only just began sewing this year. I am enjoying it so much, and your videos have been a great help!

[@coolirpa]

Aww that’s so nice to hear! ❤️❤️❤️

[@LKBean]

thanks for all the tips! As a beginner sewist, these tips help a ton!

[@caldari0017]

Thank you. Very informative for an absolute beginner. Awesome video!!

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

I just love these types of videos! Please keep them coming. I have basic sewing skills but need improvement.

[@PlanetYokoshima]

A peaceful vibe in the studio and a peaceful vibe outside (the chickens), a great environment for cretaivity. Thanks for the video! I'm subbing for more. I'm self-taught and trying not to lose my marbles

[@shengxyoojblue]

Hi April, thanks for this video!

[@coolirpa]

Aww yay! Happy and excited for you :)

[@danielleparker3731]

I just discovered your channel and I’m so grateful!!! I’ve always wanted to learn how to sew, and I’ve decided this is the summer I actually do it! Honestly the scariest thing for me is the sewing machine because I’m not tech savvy even remotely 😅

[@bhawnachahal9386]

Thank you for the tips and the book recommendations! Really appreciate it

[@JoDempseyNZ]

Thanks so much for this video, so many improvements for my sewing have been learned

[@traviswebster4622]

Thank you for this video, I'm loving your content.

[@AthenaSchroedinger]

I viewed this on a whim. As it turns out I think that I have at least done 9 out of the 10 mistakes! Very informative video and you've got a new subscriber. :)

[@coreychatman6332]

Love your outfit and your studio. At least you are honest about it. Thanks for sharing this sweetie.

[@coolirpa]

Thanks!

[@robinwhite-underwood467]

Thanks for this tutorial. Very helpful.

[@KreizzlerKei]

Thanks april for the video. Just wanted to share that i have upgraded my machine to a industrial juki machine ❤️ from second hand portable. You are one of the influencers who sparked my passion in sewing... Love yah.

[@coolirpa]

This is so sweet! Thank you for the kind words. How do you like the industrial??

[@KreizzlerKei]

@@coolirpa so far so good. Its two-three times the speed of the portable so i finish a project faster. For the noise it is minimal but the downside is the space it took up my room. I had to ditch my table for cutting. Back to the floor again.

[@KreizzlerKei]

Just scary at first because of the speed.

[@BCToby]

Great tips! Just starting out with no experience and these tips were very helpful!

[@dahliahaase9664]

This video was so helpful!! I started sewing a few weeks ago and now I'm more aware of these things so hopefully I'll make less mistakes in the future!

[@coolirpa]

This video was made for you 🥰

[@CreateWithCrystal]

Thank you for sharing! I am still somewhat a beginner so I think this will help me as I continue learning!

[@gabrielayumi9879]

First time here! 🇧🇷 Love the vídeo and the tips!! Please keep going!! You're awesome!!! Will definetely watch all your videos!!

[@catherinealekseyenko9317]

The needle info was super helpful, definitely need to get more different needles! My biggest mistakes have been not making a mockup and not trying the thing on enough times. I would just get carried away and trust my original measurements, and then see that things are not right when I am too far along, and taking it all apart feels terrible

[@hopegold883]

What an awesome video! (As usual) Perfect balance of detailed and beginner-friendly but still keeping a good pace. Idk how you do it.

[@coolirpa]

Ahh thank you so much!

[@yourmother9834]

Holy crap this was an amazing explanation on grain THANK YOU

[@Annalorraine67]

Glad to see you been missing your notifications use to always watch u in the beginning.

[@RebelAlliance42]

I have just finished sewing some outdoor chair squab covers for my father in law, and I can confirm, notches and pinning are very important! I've made some beautiful baby blankets using cuddle fabric, and that stuff requires A LOT of pinning!! And a walking foot! I'm so glad I invested in my walking foot!

[@curtriceennis2924]

TYSM for sharing this video with us. So many of the mistakes you mentioned, I have made. I was wanting to cut all my patterns on the bias (to keep it from fraying) until I saw this video. After seeing this, I realized how doing that would probably put too much "stretch" in the fabric, making it difficult to properly sew. I was also contemplating getting a woolen ironing pad. Since I'm a bit sensitive to smells/odors, I'm not too sure I want to get one, now. TY for bringing the qualities of such a pad to our attention. BTW, laughed a good bit at your "needle" and "shtraight - shtitch" humor. LOL 😻 Glad I found your channel - love it.

[@magnoliamaymusic]

this was SO helpful. Thank you so much

[@smallfootprint2961]

So glad you gave a review if the wool ironing pad. I am smell sensitive. All very helpful.

[@tashaarndt6079]

thank you so much for this video, very informative. Also, love the sewing room!!

[@chantemichelle888]

Love the intro!! 💕😁 Thank you for the video tips!

[@ifeomaemmanuel1240]

Thank you so much for these great tips, it was very helpful.

[@zevrxn]

pinning is something i went full circle on, i started not pinning stuff for not understanding the importance of it, then i started pinning things, and then i went back to not pinning things as much once i learned how to actually control the fabric i'm feeding through the machine, because now i value the control i have over the safety of pinning (because some things just will not go where i want them to unless i reposition the fabric repeatedly)

[@rena_on_youtube]

OMG!! your sewing studio is so cool 😍

[@angelinadubois4842]

Thank you April! I love your shirt btw❤

[@Sew_Learning]

Thanks April! Very helpful tips. Little note: be careful your cutting mat isn’t affected by the steam coming through your wool mat. Ask me how I know…. Sending best wishes from Down Under ❤️💐🇦🇺😎

[@merlinthewizard2399]

Yeah my cutting mat got a warp now😢

[@gracie99999]

you never know what skill you might need the things people mocked at right fully so I’m a sense became of use to me later probably not them

[@Haimy]

I'm glad I watched this! Thanks!

[@tammyjohnson8150]

I’m a new sewist and I can’t tell how much I have learned from watching videos. Your video has been quite comprehensive. One of the first things I learned was before you make your first cut, wash and dry the fabric. Then square it. So far I’ve only used McCalls patterns, and they tell you to pin the grain line first. I found that to be very helpful. Instinctively I measured and remeasured before making the first cut. And many times I would find that I was indeed “off” a bit. Good thing I found out before cutting. I saw a video that talked about pressing the seams and using a clapper and other tools. I bought the clapper as my first extra tool and I can’t believe what a difference they make! WOW! The seams look so nice after pressing, they make me feel like a real professional lol! Thanks so much for the tips. Videos like these make me excited to learn more. ❤

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Thanks for making this video - I have a dress pattern and I think it will come in handy to watch this video again!

[@izzycurer1260]

I do most of these, but I didn't know why my stitches were sometimes skipping. Thanks. I like your ironing mat.

[@sarahdeason493]

Excellent tips .. Thank you April

[@brandonredmond5081]

Thank you so much for making this video!!! Your content is so helpful!

[@coolirpa]

Glad to help!

[@dianejacobs5737]

Love your space! You have some great in laws!

[@niyaburke1352]

As a beginner this was super helpful! Thank you 🫶🏽

[@justinedraper]

Wow! This is so helpful thank you so much for sharing!

[@DIYFashionRebel]

These tips are so good! I wish I had seen your video when I first started sewing! It took me years of failed projects that never draped correctly before I realized what grainline was and how to check if the grainline in my fabrics was aligned before I got started. I'm sure this video will help lots of people :)

[@hannahsocolofsky5083]

This was SO helpful!! Thank you!

[@the-colorowdy]

I was gifted a machine in great condition, portable and perfect for what I need. It has been 50 years since I sat at a machine. Some things come back but this video was a great refresher, thank you.

[@craftedbyalison6592]

I know this is an older video but I am honestly learning so much! I am so happy to learn how to use a mahcine and sew more with it

[@ashleyann1763]

Fantastic I took a bunch of notes! Thank you!

[@jenipherdove763]

Very helpful video. Thank you so much

[@ArturGlass.C]

Thank you so much for this video. It was extremely helpful.

[@edwinchavez8186]

Okay thank you. These tips are actually really helpful thanks.

[@jessenealon2]

Thanks a lot for making these videos. I’m just starting to learn to sew because I wanna make 🧢 caps. And all this info is helpful when I go to the store

[@thecarjacful]

Preparation is so important 👍🏻

[@sweetlyevil187]

Perfect got the exact info I needed!

[@luciatat4084]

I think as a begginer I’ve made all the mistakes possible 😅 and learned the hard way. Now I just skip the notches but I will also stop doing this. I want beautifully sewn and functional garments so I will take all the steps required. :)

[@silvermeasuringspoons6462]

Notches aren’t everything. It’s kind of like check points. Don’t get used to those “spoon fed” pre-made patterns. (I don’t mean to completely skip it. But I have seen people literally cling on to it for dear life, and that insane) Surely it’s foolproof but then you won’t actually know why or how. Don’t forget professionals definitely don’t have notches to follow. There’s only “the middle point”, “the shoulder/chest/hips…etc. line”

[@luciatat4084]

@@silvermeasuringspoons6462 thank you for your advice. :) I didn’t have issues by skipping them but thought that maybe they are there for a good reason, maybe they would make things easier to sew but honestly it is complicated enough to cut them when you cut the pattern pieces, hence why I never used them.

[@sheriamcfadden9031]

Thanks for the review, very helpful

[@user00616]

OH MY GOSH!!!! This may be the best video you’ve ever done??? Wow!! Thank you!!!!! 🤍

[@coolirpa]

Awww so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@briscorner907]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@genafuscaldo1121]

SUPER HELPFUL 🎉 THANK YOU !!!

[@ophredcapsupportteam]

I learn so much from you. Thank you!!

[@karleecraziness9216]

Awesome background! Thanks for the tips too

[@coolirpa]

Thank you! I'm so in love with my new background too haha!