5 Sewing Hacks That Actually WORK

[@crimson25543]

Another serger thread tip: No need to match the looper threads to the fabric, use something neutral, like a gray or beige thread in the loopers. You may not need to change those threads very often since gray or beige works with so many different fabrics. Then use thread that matches the fabric in the serger needles only. If doing a 3 or 4-thread overlock stitch, you only need to use a matching thread in the left-most needle (for 4-thread) or the one needle in the 3-thread.

[@agcons]

I love finding out that great minds think alike, in vastly different parts of the world from me, and at different times. I came up with the serger thread hack 40 years ago for the same reason: how often was I going to need Throat-Gripping Turquoise coloured thread? My version was slightly different as I used a spool of sewing thread and two bobbins, but the same necessity was the same mother of invention.

[@NadoCrowFriend]

Another technique for “fussy cutting” images in your fabric, is to cut the garment pattern piece out of stiff, clear plastic ~ this way you can every single detail of the fabric before deciding where to cut. Great video! Thank you.

[@Julija_Gobere]

Great idea!🤩

[@victoriahannah1633]

Very awesome and beneficial tips. I sometimes use a threaded bobbin on top of my sewing machine for something that doesn’t require a lot of thread. I definitely want to try that embossing on velvet. Now I just need to decide what I want to make.

[@Nicoya]

A better hack for odd colours of serger thread is to only thread the left needle with a matching colour thread, and use a neutral thread for the right needle and loopers. The left needle thread is the only thread that will show on the right side of the garment; the rest are only visible on the wrong side, so as long as they're close enough to not ghost through the fabric (like if it's semi-sheer) you'll never know that they're the "wrong" colour without turning the garment inside out.

[@Julija_Gobere]

Yes, that’s true - only needle thread will be seen (if seen at all) on the right side of the garment; but I personally like matching entire serger seam with my fabric color🤗

[@nikkijohnson552]

You are so professional that every video is inspiring! I’m so impressed that your sewing space is minimal but your projects are always excellent in every respect. You must have infinite patience to work til you create perfection!

[@Julija_Gobere]

Thank you so much for such kinds words❤️

[@mrsmcdonald9363]

Use up leftover bobbins when making practice projects, utility items or scrappy quilting projects.

[@iagonizante]

wow the velvet embossing is amazing!! now i need to do a project in velvet lol!

[@Julija_Gobere]

Velvet embossing looks even better in real life, camera has a hard time capturing its full beauty! I literally said ‘wow’ out-loud the first time I tried this technique😁😁😁

[@KlingonPrincess]

I love the serger thread tip! So freeing! Oh, and the pattern matching. Why didn't I think of this? Great tips. 🌻🍄

[@Julija_Gobere]

When I first saw that tip about pattern, I couldn’t believe I didn’t think of it myself - so simple, yet genius!😁🤗

[@blackhannahofficial]

I'm always learning from this channel. Now I will be sure to put my larger spools on the loopers

[@marthaluciagarcia176]

Very awesome and beneficial tips.

[@michellepark778]

... if you want to fill spools, you can buy cheap plastic bobbin (they don't have to fit machine, just need to fit on you bobbin winder). Glue an empty spool on to the bobbin. Place on you bobbin winder, you will need to help guide thread for fuller coverage of spool, a chop stick is useful for this. Fill spool as full as you require.

[@Julija_Gobere]

I’ve seen this hack before but never tried it myself - would be interesting to test it!🤗

[@aethsildrys]

Today I learnd about 1st and 5th hack. For sure I will give them a try. Great video Juljia!

[@Julija_Gobere]

The one with velvet embossing is really worth trying! It looks so good in real life, camera doesn’t capture it’s true beauty😍

[@aethsildrys]

@@Julija_Gobere My mom have a lot of silicone stamplers, I will give it a try. But for now I don't have any velvet in my house 🙁

[@streamstriss]

Really helpful tips. Thank you!

[@stephanielaakson8960]

Good morning! I'm late to the dance lol 😉. I bought a tool years ago that fits right on my bobbin winder. It came with empty spools that fit right on. Can fill the spools so that both loopers have plenty of thread. Regular bobbins always seem to run out at just the wrong moment! There are no markings on it so I cannot tell the name or brand. It sits on my winder. Also another way to guide pressure foot over thick seams is to gently hold front of foot down as the seam feeds through. Works like a charm! Have a fabulous today! Steph

[@Ellsped10]

Again useful tips Julia! Thanks!😊❤❤

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

Such great tips! Thank you Julie!

[@rosannacocco7552]

Bravissima e grazie per la condivisione! Saluti dall' Italia!

[@Julija_Gobere]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Greetings from Lithuania🤗

[@yvobalcer]

I saw a hack that was an one-minute video. Do not use basting for the sleeve. Instead, use your serger. Change the differential feed to 1.5 which super charges the feeddogs. Remember that the serger sews at 1/4 of an inch, sorry I am not European and use other measurements just make adjustments if necessary. It takes a few minutes for each sleeve. After it is attached I sew the sides. Sometimes I have to clip the fabric while sewing but it depends on the fabric. I have made 4 men's shirts using this hack I learned several months ago.

[@immerBeginner]

Hi - thanks for these - very helpful!! Could you please share where you got your lamp behind your sewing machine - what Brand & Model? Thanks very much!

[@salobrena6442]

great tips

[@rhonddalesley]

My favourite is the velvet embossing, I have loads of silicone stamps from my paper crafting days that would work, just remember not to use rubber ones because they’d melt! The first tip is also a winner although I now trace my patterns onto something called garden fleece (a hack I saw by someone on KZbin but can’t remember who) which is transparent enough to see through. The fleece is much cheaper than pattern paper but it takes longer to trace a pattern so it takes practice. I tried the presser foot hack but the button on mine will only push in when there’s no fabric underneath, I shall keep trying though. I’m glad I use mostly printed fabric because I choose a particular part of the design and use that as the grainline, it’s only failed me once when I realised too late that the design had been printed incorrectly 🤦🏻‍♀️😩

[@daxxydog5777]

When choosing serger threads, I only worry about the far left needle thread matching the fabric. The other thread (if used) and upper/lower loopers can be any generally matching color, like white, gray,nor black. It won’t show anyway.

[@martacz.4794]

For serger I only use white, black, light grey and dark grey - I've learnt that grey colour magically matches most of the other colours. And if it's absolutely necessary I use just one matching needle thread.

[@daleodberg6714]

Very interesting 🌺

[@elsafischer3247]

Thank you

[@onglesnailz5039]

(from Linda) Hello Julija, love your videos. I tried looking on Amazon for those silicone stamps and all that comes up are regular ink stamps. Can you guide us to a site or maybe where this can be bought. Thank you and keep on the fantastic videos!!!

[@hotjanuary]

I bought some on Ali ex press.

[@Julija_Gobere]

I bought my stamps from Amazon.de, they were called ‘transparent silicone stamps’ and there was quite a good sepection🤗 I also read that rubber stamps work great (I think they should be more common, too), but I haven’t tried those myself yet

[@julianachandler2975]

Great 🎉!

[@Inga_Ka]

I tried the hack with the serger and bobbins but my serger refused to work unfortunately.

[@Julija_Gobere]

Hm, I wonder why that happened🤔 This hack worked so well on different sergers I tried it on🤗

[@Inga_Ka]

To me it looked like the serger had a hard time to get the thread from the bobbins because there is some kind of resistance when they don't spin properly. But it's not a big deal, since I sew a whole lot, I just bought four cones of every color I need :)

[@JosieStev]

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[@nazlsezer5195]

Can I see the subtitles in Turkish please?

[@dcwatashi]

She is way ahead of me because she speaks two languages, but I didn’t want to correct the pronunciation of embossing. “Em boss ing” as in, I spoke to my boss today and he said I could come in late, just an example

[@Iamgone1961]

I thought you didn’t want to correct the pronunciation?

[@dcwatashi]

@@Iamgone1961 I could not help myself. I have friends that speak English as a second language and they actually don’t mind if they are corrected that’s the whole point of learning a language is to pronounce things correctly.

[@cocasio7190]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing 👍