5 Surprisingly Useful Sewing Tricks

[@Judy-rk1ge]

You are a good teacher. You don’t talk too quickly, you give us time to absorb the information, you demonstrate the technique and you make us laugh! Thank you

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful, I'm glad to hear my approach works for you.

[@briantaylor9475]

The square corner tip is pure gold.

[@judih.8754]

Amazing, I love it. It makes so much sense.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad to hear it.

[@wibblepuppy]

Yeah! and so well explained

[@randomtscemployee5929]

And the "why"!!! Now I know why!!

[@beckypetersen2680]

I learned the square corner in my sewing class in college and you are the FIRST You Tuber I've seen talk about it.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

just trying to do my part!

[@northwoodfalls1403]

I’m new to sewing, having only a modest number of projects under my belt at this point. I’ve heard this from so many sewers, but now have a very concrete experiential knowledge of it myself: the actual sewing part is the smallest part. Doing a better job in the preparation, being more precise with my cutting and marking, and organizing my work flow would have saved me so much time and would have reduced the amount of on the fly problem solving I had to do. These tips and tricks will be great additions to the tool box moving forward. Thank you.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Glad to hear that these tips are helpful and that you're open in your learning proces. Happy sewing.

[@robinr6399]

Your use of water tip is indispensable. These tips are basically free. No gadgets to buy. Gotta appreciate that! Thank you.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Indeed, a trick that's made a big difference. Thanks for watching!

[@lynnb-TruckCastreauJr]

I so enjoy your videos and your quirky sense of humor. You're a rare one, Mr. Quiring. 🥰 I've been using all of those tips and tricks for years, so instead I'll give you one that you may not know..... If you add a bit of vinegar (no more than 25%) to your water, you can add (or remove) permanent creases. The acid in the vinegar softens the fibres even more than just plain water. Oh, and don't worry about smelling like a pickle! The vinegar odor dissipates very quickly.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Now this is the sort of comment that brings me joy. A tip that takes what I'm say, one step further. I'm going to start adding it to my spray bottle!

[@lynnb-TruckCastreauJr]

@@CorneliusQuiring I'm glad it brought you joy. Let me know how it works for you.

[@aureyd2515]

I read that tip somewhere ages ago. It works great, even on commercially produced clothing, where creases are really set in.

[@gageiger]

If this works on (a) the band on the top of my 100% cotton sheets that seems permanently creased and (b) this awful fabric I am working with - also 100% cotton - and - wait for it - a sheeting type of fabric - consider yourself hugged in extreme gratitude. These stubborn wrinkles drive.me.CRAZY!!! 🥺🥺

[@lynnb-TruckCastreauJr]

@@aureyd2515 It does! It's one of my favourite sewing tricks.

[@susanskidmore9516]

Whenever I think I know (ha,ha) everything necessary for my project…I always check your videos to help me refine what I am making.I am not kidding when I say this, both men and women actually stop me on the street to admire what I’m wearing. I notice You are one of the few facilitators that know how to teach the info in a manner that our brains can easily receive it. I appreciate all the prep time you put into your videos. Thank you Cornelius, for adding magic to my garments. 😘

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You’re too kind, thanks for watching but also kudos to you for all the compliments. I have no doubt they are full deserved and then some more :)

[@chingachgook9718]

Yeh, Cornelius, I've been sewing since 195*, and watch you because I like you! You're spot on with your tips.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

A compliment of the highest order, thank you.

[@suek7086]

I’ve been sewing since 196*.

[@Besenkammer13]

The greatest tip I ever got was to not wet the end of the threat before threading but the BACKSIDE of the eye ofthe needle! The thread can now just magically be pushed through the eye near effortlessly. This is nice for hand sewing but is gold for threading sewing maschines without a threading aid - in fact I do not use the reading aid if I have one! I can see the corner tip being equally eye opnening!

[@noplacelikehome9116]

Clever!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well now colour me surprised. I'm going to have to try this!

[@ivorybow]

Vinegar! My mother, God rest her soul, was an absolute genius at clothing care. She put white vinegar in a 1 part vinegar to 4 - 5 parts water mixture in a spray bottle. Mist those stubborn creases and wrinkles and like magic, the iron will smooth them out. The acetic acid weakens the fibers briefly, long enough for the hot iron to flatten them. I then put a clapper over that area until it cools. Her tip from the 1930s. Sometimes the old ways are the best ways.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks for sharing your mother's wisdom! I'm always up for trying new tricks. A few people have mentioned vinegar so I'm adding some now.

[@ragdollyally]

@@CorneliusQuiringalso, if you ever need to stiffen a floaty fabric prior to sewing, if you’re making your own starch with cornstarch and hot water, add a big squirt of rubbing alcohol, it stops it going mouldy and gets the creases out while starching at the same time.

[@kking9343]

Or Vodka works in a pinch!​@@ragdollyally

[@Studiolussoalberta]

I love your videos. You are not only skilled, but funny as well.

[@MagooManor]

The water trick, I had NO idea! The cardboard trick, GENIUS, and the Personality and humor make for a perfect sewing salad! Thank you for this video!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

The water trick is a game changer, indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@marydownes1511]

When sewing a hem in heavy fabric (denim et). I like to use the regular zipper foot (not an invisible zipper foot). That way all of the pressure is on the bulky part. No wobbling !

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Ahhh, interesting, thanks for sharing!

[@mommatanya1]

DAMM! I've been sewing for years and years and still have new things to learn. I watch other sewing channels, but you top them all. I gave my son-in-law one of my machines and told him to watch your sewing channel since he is into making costumes.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Good on you for passing on the skills/crafts and tools to your son-in-law! Thanks for watching.

[@poodlegirl55]

Great tips. The first one made me think of my Mother. I was born in the 50's and clothes were mostly cotton, no perma press and my Mom had to iron everything. She used to pay me a nickel to "sprinkle" a basket of clothes for her in the morning. They sold all sorts of sprinkler bottles, hers looked like an elephant and the water came out of the trunk. When we went outside in the summer to play in the pool she would set up her ironing board and iron the basket while watching us play. Shall I mention that she was always in her swimming suit getting a tan?!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That sounds like wonderful memories you have. Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself and it sounds like you had a great mom.

[@danutagajewski3330]

You brought back a memory for me! I, too, was born in the 50s. No sprinkler bottles back then in my neck of the woods, but I remember sitting in the kitchen with a bowl of water, dipping my hand in and shaking it over the cotton sheets/pillow cases prior to my mum and gran ironing them! Inevitably, I'd flick water at the dog or cats if they were close by, and then at whoever was ironing! Gentle admonishments but with love!

[@pamelaspooner7183]

@@danutagajewski3330or you could buy a little plastic perforated mini- shower head thingy that you wedged in the top of a Coke bottle, for instance. You put the clothes in a plastic bag, and put in the fridge until you had time in the afternoon to iron. That way the heat of summer wouldn’t start to make your clothes smell Moldy.

[@VagabondTE]

I mostly use my sewing machine for repair work and craft projects, so the only tip I have is that old jean pant legs make fun drawstring bags. I chop off whatever amount of the leg is usable and then remove the hem at the bottom. Then I'll stitch the bottom together, flip it inside out and stitch it two more times. Which I believe is called a French stitch. The bulkiness makes the bag easier to use. And then I sew a wide hem at the top with holes for a drawstring. They're not meant to be pretty but they're super tough. Great for garden tools or packing large amounts of grocery bags tightly.

[@gloriannburick1837]

I made each of my children a laundry bag out of the legs of bell bottom jeans, to take to college. They lasted well beyond the 4 years of school.

[@VagabondTE]

@gloriannburick1837 Nice

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Now that's a great tip for making utilitarian drawstring bags. Thanks for sharing.

[@kathygarner419]

Cornelius: If you are making a really long gathered seam like those on a dust ruffle for a bed or the edged of a long curtain, you should pull a length of bobbin thread from the case the same length as the fabric and place it on the bed of the sewing machine on top of the fabric then use a wide zig zag stitch over the top of the length of bobbin thread. Sew until you have reached the full length of your project. It is particularly helpful when you are making a gathered project that is longer than 2 ft. in length. This will then create a uniform gather and it will only take a few minutes to gather a really long piece of fabric. This technique is also helpful for placing a gathered ruffle on the bottom of a full skirt.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Now this is a great tip! Thank you for sharing it. There will be a day this comes in real handy!

[@liekie]

Water can leave stains at the fabric, especially at silk, so always test on a scrap before spritzing the actual fabric. If you wetten the fabric to "soften up the fibres" in order to easier iron in a hem line, be carefull not to strech the fabric when folding in the hems the way Corn does. Wet fabric stretches out pretty easily. So when pressing the fold line with your finger, don't use too much pressure when you move your finger over the hem line, else you will pull the fabric and stretch it.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you for sharing your additional knowledge to the conversation. These are useful insights.

[@pjacksreads536]

I love the tips on gathering on curved hems. I was having trouble with them. Lots of great information Thank you

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad to hear it. Happy sewing.

[@Lew_and_Phyllis_White]

The gathering tip is priceless!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad you like it.

[@melanezoe]

You make me chuckle. Excellent tips. As a professional seamstress for over 50 years, I would have been embarrassed if I hadn’t known and used all of those for my work. But it’s really nice to have someone to recommend to newbies. One thing I told my students was that you need any two of three things to make a good crease: heat, pressure, or moisture. You illustrated that perfectly.

[@catslikewitches1332]

Well, I do have the pressure down to a T. My iron is either "singing" along or complaining, I'm not sure which one it is ...

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm happy to hear a pro like yourself also does these things :)

[@Gesche2]

Die Sache mit der Ecke und dem einen Stich in 45° ist phantastisch. Und wie gut für mich als deutsche, dass Deine Sprache so exakt und deutlich ist.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wunderbar, ich bin froh, dass mein Video nützlich war und du es verstehen konntest.

[@KareninCanada]

My tip: When doing a narrow rolled hem, don't measure and mark where the first fold is going to be. Just sew a line of straight stitch there (just as you did with your gathering stitch for the curved hem). If you line up the edge of your material so that the needle is 1/4 inch in from the edge, the row of stitching will do your measuring for you. On my machine, I can put the edge of the material to line up with the edge of the presser foot and then adjust the needle position to the right and it is 1/4 inch. Then you fold it over 1/4 inch again and stitch it down. I learned this from a lady at the fabric store when I needed to do a narrow hem on yards of ruffle and didn't have a rolled hem foot for my machine. You can also use this technique for the first fold on a bigger hem and then just mark the second measurement. I've also run two lines of stitching - one for the first fold and one for the second - and then folded the second time so that the stitching is just inside the hem line and pulled it out when the hem was done. It uses a lot of thread, but it saves you a lot of time when hemming a full skirt.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Ahhhh, this is a wickedly wonderful approach. I am for sure trying this with my next hem!

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

Thanks, I am getting ready to do a bunch of pocket squares, this will help!

[@delmason5520]

Years ago, I was "told" to use the angle stitch for square corners. And I did ... sometimes. I always felt conflicted about the technique and so I didn't use it consistently. Your explanation and visual of this tip was amazing. Angle stitch, water ... from now on! Thank you so much!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad you got something from my explanation. Thanks for watching.

[@pammclanachan1755]

Best tip I was ever given was for about ways to alignment two pieces of fabric. It comes in handy in my patchwork. When putting fabric together, make sure you can sight the occasional thread from the bottom material. Regards, Pam, from New Zealand.

[@Toni_Snark]

It's also helpful to loosen the thread tension slightly when running a gathering stitch~

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Ahhhh, good extra tip.

[@prosie1968]

I’ve watched a lot of tip videos, these are the best tips I’ve ever seen. The water, corner and curved hem, priceless!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh nice, I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for watching!

[@mbs7078]

Ooo I like the explanation of the difference between a non-angled corner vs an angled corner....well done. Now I will ALWAYS angle my corners. TY.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Nice, I hope it helps with your work.

[@carolz6463]

I always pull the bobbin thread when gathering--it seems a little more "free" to move. Great tip on the angle stitch for corners!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That's a good extra tip

[@carolz6463]

@@CorneliusQuiring I'll expand on it: I use a bobbin of contrasting thread for this. Easy to identify, easy to pop in and out of the machine.

[@manskarlsson5897]

Dude I love your personality👌🏼 The ending transition from white on black to black on white is stunning

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You are kind, thank you :)

[@jfam3441]

My grandmother taught me to sew when I was about 10. Some patterns described some of your tips but seeing them in action is so helpful! I will be sharing these with my sewing students next week. Thank you!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad you found them helpful, I hope your students do too.

[@roberthickman4092]

That gather stitch on a hem would be great for circle skirts.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Indeed!

[@cindatribble1495]

You make me smile! Your passionate explanations of each little idea keep me engaged. I'm filling my water spritzer now!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm happy you like my explanations! May you sprit a-plenty :)

[@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm]

The best trick is the gathering stitch to help with a curved hem! I wish I had known that decades ago.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh nice, I'm glad there was something of interest in my video.

[@GracieNJavie]

YES, exactly! I stumbled across this technique about five years ago and it works beautifully.

[@danutagajewski3330]

My beloved gran (a professional seamstress and upholsterer) taught me that square corner tip many moons ago, and I love that you're sharing that tip...it's a keeper! You remind me of my first "home ec" teacher (also many moons ago) who instilled a love for sewing by including humour - and a lot of patience - in her classes. Enjoy your videos and yes, you can definitely teach an old dog new tricks! Thank you!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

It sounds like you had a lovely experience and a wonderful teacher as we as gran.

[@SJohnson-u1d]

I’ve been sewing on and off for 50 years and knew most of these tips. But the corner angle stitch is genius.. I will always do that from now on. I say it’s never too late for and old dog to learn a new tip 😂 I love KZbin …. Where was it when I was 16 and learning to sew 😂

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm humbled that you're open to learning from a young buck like myself.

[@YesItsMsP]

Great information but the feather was the star of the video! Thanks Corn!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

It really was :) Thank you.

[@Malawax62]

Watching a master doing his or her own thing gives me great joy. At the moment, I can use a bit of joy. Thank you so much ❤️

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I send extra joy with my comment. All the best my friend.

[@beverly6509]

Love all your tips. I need to slow down and use your tips to get better results. Small things make a big difference.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

It really is the small things :)

[@williamsews]

Great tips, thank you. If you have a foot with a black button, this can be used to keep the foot straight when sewing thick layers as well. Always enjoyable, thank you, Cornelius

[@Izik8890]

Thank you! I was too lazy to find out what this button is for 😂 mystery solved.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks! I'll take a look to see if I have that foot.

[@michelemowrer5717]

Using the same fabric behind the foot is a great idea. I lost BERTRUM, yes, i name everything, so I do use the cardboard method. I'm a sewing instructor so I appreciate everything you can offer.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Ahh, poor Bertrum, but at least you did have some time together :)

[@JaneyJane_sews]

I’ve just discovered … crimping. Good for hems, sleeve heads and necklines. Love it, easier than gathering. Also love your water trick. Thanks.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad you found the water trick helpful and thanks for sharing.

[@punipunistuff]

Cornelius. You are such a cool guy. Please make more videos, I could listen to you and watch you 24/7

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You are kind, thank you and will do!

[@catslikewitches1332]

I'm sewing for decades and never heard of the "Angel Stitch" before (got my knowledge from my grandmother and mother). I like it! So I learned something again. I was taught the gathering (stitch) to do by hand, maybe because my grandmother only learned sewing with a machine later in life (self taught) after WW2 and fell back on the knowledge handed down by her mother et all. One of the things I was taught too, was to always hem the fabric, even with a french seam. As clothing was handed downwards through the children (my grandmother was 1 out of 12, my mother 1 out of 10 + foster children) the fabric often was turned and/or embelished (so it wasn't readily known it was a handdown) and to prevent it from raveling during washes/repairs/changes it had to be hemed. Take care - Europe

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you for sharing a bit about your life experiences and knowledge!

[@bburke6650]

Brilliant video, Cornelius! Excellent production value and a top-notch feather shot. I've never seen the right-angle tip ever; I'll definitely be using it! Thank you.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm happy to hear there was a useful morsel and tank you.

[@Celestyal22]

My biggest tip is to Laugh. Be willing to make mistakes and then laugh at them, then go and get something eat/drink then come back to it. :)

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Not the type of tip I expected and yet, you are so true and on point! Thanks for sharing.

[@eamonbamon]

Cornelius, you are a genius. The water effect is incredible and the corner tip is awesome. Thank you for taking the time to record this video.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

And thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@suek7086]

After returning to garment sewing after many years away and caught myself watching the needle until I heard someone else say this. Thanks!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Welcome back to sewing.

[@deniseward002]

Sewing is already fun - but you make it ultra fun. I love the water trick!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

A compliment of the highest order, thank you.

[@renushah7729]

Hi Ive been watching your channel, and today I saw your iron board having exactly the same material and print I have which I got here in Kenya from secondhand curtain material. Pleasant surprise, and you are very good at your work. Thank you.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well what are the chances of that, eh?! Thanks for watching.

[@juliepiper7058]

Love your videos and how you go about explaining things with the little humor and quirkiness and I’m dying🤣 I just got to the part where you congratulated us for watching half of the video so far!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad you're enjoying the video!

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

Ooo! The fold and pinch! Wow! I've always done that angle stitch.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

So simple, yet effective :)

[@thirtysomethingsewist]

You’ve mentioned the corner angle in a previous video & it always pops into my head as I’m sewing… but I wasn’t 100% sure on the actual process. So thank you for showing it so clearly here! But please, go get yourself a hump jumper. As someone who gravitates mostly towards denim, that weird little H is my best friend! 8:45

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I have been meaning to get one, so consider it on my list for sure :) Also, glad to hear my explanation worked for you.

[@stitchingrealms]

My mind is blown by these tips! Thank you…I have so many ideas now!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful! May you try your ideas to great success.

[@ericamar1241]

Love these tips. More please. Thank you

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Will do. Stay tuned :)

[@Gina-u6r]

Thanks for sharing …the curved hem with water spritz is such a revelation! Yay

[@judemack8604]

OMG I switched to a round dining room table and want to cut down some rectangle tablecloths to circles to fit it. Your trick for sewing a curved hem is going to make the job so much better looking. It is fantastic!!!!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

oh wonderful, I hope the cover turns out as you hope!

[@k_DEDb07]

ive never used a sewing machine in my life. love you and your videos. always watch them. thank you

[@michelemowrer5717]

Sewing anything WILL change your life for the better.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

@k_DEDb07 Oh my, a compliment of the highest order, thank you.

[@kaygee8343]

I really like your tips. The cardboard tip is a good one. The "hump-jumper" is an item that was for sale once upon a time that addressed that issue. Loved the gathering stitches demo. Really helpful.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I have been meaning to get a hump jumper even just to try it. Thanks for watching!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

I use a scrap of fabric to sew off between seams. This keeps me from making a mess on the back of my work with thread (bird's nest) at the beginning of my seams. It saves a lot of time and thread. Plus, if I am sewing a short seam on two pieces of fabric, instead of scraps fabric, I will be making another project at the same time. Many people call this method using leaders and enders. Thank you.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh that's an interesting approach. I like it. Thanks for sharing.

[@nonstopmom8185]

Sewing for 60 years. Love your channel. I learned in Home Ec. soooo many years ago - sew 2 lines of gathering stitches in case one thread breaks.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Ahhh interesting. You're lucky to have had those classes.

[@MarybethChapman-i2g]

I learned to sew in 4-H 67 years ago and still love it. Always use the 2 thread method and press press press!

[@jimmyzbike]

I’m a quilter, and when I sew curved pieces I use Elmer’s school glue to lightly baste the shapes together. It washes out with the first wash when completed

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh interesting, good to know!

[@annschluchter2962]

Hi Cornelius! As usual a fabulous video. Not sure if you know but there is a soluble thread that is great for basting and doing running stitches. It disappears with water! I learned this from quilting show I subscribe to. They baste the quilt sandwich together with soluble thread, quilts and then washes the basted thread away away!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh my. I never would have figured that would be a thing. Now I need to find some!

[@kimberlyhornikel771]

Easy gathering (especially for heavy fabric or a very full skirt ) zig zag stitch over dental floss. (waxed or not it doesn't matter). Then pull the floss to gather. After sewing pull the floss out.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That's brilliant! I can't wait to try it.

[@SAHILKHAN91972]

Ok that angle stitch hack is going to be so useful when making spearpoint collars love you man❤

[@CorneliusQuiring]

May the points be dangerously pointy :)

[@conniesmith9989]

Hi. Awesome sewing tips. You seem to have a dry sense of humor. How funny...Thank you. More, please.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks for watching! I'll try to keep them fun :)

[@laurametzger851]

I’ve been using the angle trick for years. Just figured it out on my own. Thought it was weird that no one else ever mentioned it. ❤️❤ Good tips, Cornelius!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Ah, the power of discovering things on your own! Good on you.

[@laurametzger851]

❤

[@DeniseSkidmore]

For the gathering stitch I like the tension a bit high so the top thread starts out straight instead of properly locking in the fabric.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Ahhh, interesting approach. Thanks for sharing.

[@ettasargent4798]

Your show got me back in my sewing room. Thanks

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That's fantastic, I'm glad you found some inspiration!

[@loisgehman949]

The water trick is perfect for natural fibers. For polyester and such my mom discovered (with one of my dad’s leisure suits… yes I’m that old) that white vinegar will do the exact same thing.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That's good to know. Thank you for sharing!

[@Doctor_Al]

Don't watch the needle, indeed. Once I learned to divide attention between the seam allowance and the hand guiding the fabric, my sewing improved. Same thing with laying out and cutting patterns of all sorts. Don't watch where you are, watch where you're going. Excellent advice, rarely seen in that novice sewist world.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Ohhhh, now this cutting trick is a goodie. Thank you for sharing it with myself and others.

[@GlendaMixer-jz7vc]

I am so glad I found your channel. Humor is great. Thank you.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@oonaghreffell3724]

Cardboard -> thick fabric - bloody genius! Thank you

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidwoo9077]

That gathering stitch is frickin' BRILLIANT!!! Thank you, Cornelius!!! 🤯🤯🤩😄

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm happy you found the gathering stitch helpful! May it help you in the future :)

[@MarybethChapman-i2g]

you are so right on with the rolled hem foot. I can 't get it started but I'm not giving up!! I do think it has it's uses. I love your videos!

[@patbean663]

Gathering stitch for a curved hem. Duh! How did I not know this? Thank you so much for teaching me and making me chuckle at the same time. Hugs from the state of Kansas!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Then my job here is done. Sending positive vibes back your way too.

[@terrykozak2932]

Been sewing my clothes or 62 years. Had a real ‘duh’ moment with your cardboard trick! Thanks!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad you found it useful.

[@jaceebrown]

As someone who recently botched a curved double fold hem, I really love the gathering stitch tip! Now I finally know how to fix it!! Thank you so much! For sewing straight lines, or staying on a line, I will often use painters tape to mark the seam allowance on my machine...bc sometimes all the little metal tick marks start to blend together. Or if it’s a curved line, like around a neck line, sometimes I’ll literally draw on the sewing line onto with chalk.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh nice, those are 2 good solutions for curve seams. Thanks for sharing.

[@joyscranfield5527]

My tall baby sister shared your video with me..subscribed cause you do good work which is so relatable!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well tell your sister I said many thank you's for sharing my video!

[@ElianeDAguiar-b2n]

Thank you so very much for tips, it is very useful for me, being a self taught . 🙏🇬🇾

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad to hear it.

[@kenyaestrada5438]

Your videos allow to learn while having fun. I found all of the tricks very useful thanks to your clear images and explanations. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. And that feather!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you, I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. 🪶

[@lizsampson9393]

I have been sewing F-O-R-E-V-E-R and have not seen the tip on the gathering stitch. LOVE IT!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad to hear it.

[@jacquieskipper4907]

I have been sewing on and off for close to 50 years. I knew most of these tips (not that I always used them) but the water thing - mind blown !

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad I could share a useful little crumb :)

[@thekeyboardzone-kas]

Genius tips. Thank you, Cornelius! I just discovered you today. Where have you been all my life? You had me at hello. I subscribed before I even finished watching your video (which I watched all the way through without skipping anything).

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you, truly. Also welcome and thanks for finding your way here.

[@carols8090]

Angle stitch at the corner. Boom! Thank you for your channel. I wish you continued success.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Boom indeed :) Thank you.

[@juliepiper7058]

Double folded curved him, I needed to know this along time ago arghhhh! This is an amazing tip!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I hope it works for you too :)

[@GracieNJavie]

I knew all these except for the pre spraying, but honestly sometimes I didn’t know why things worked. Specifically the angle stitch on corners. (Nothing like sewing 10 pillow cases for Christmas, with French seams, to know the angle stitch works, and works with French seams too!) Thank you, I’m so happy to know how it’s happening! 🎉 Also, the gathering stitch method was used in the instructions for some crazy sleeves we were wearing about 5 years ago. Simplicity I believe. I didn’t know how to hem it without a lot of fuss so for once I followed the instructions and by George it worked beautifully! So happy to find this channel. 😊

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm happy to hear I could share something new with you. Also, I learned something in terms of the french seams, thanks!

[@jls4382]

Oh Cornelius it is such a pleasure to watch you teach these tips and skills my seamstress (yes, I know that's an old fashioned word) Grandmother and Mother thought should be perfectly obvious to certain little numbskulls. You just demonstrate and explain things so elegantly. Bravo!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@TaptaClip]

Thank you! Very interesting and useful tips.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karenmcelravy]

Not only did I watch to the end, I rewatched after I fell asleep the first time. Very good tips and soothing presentation. Thank you!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You're a true hero and thank you too.

[@elenap15227]

I like you. And your hats. Subscribed.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

My hats say thank you!

[@vermillion9nelson188]

I make leotards, so 3 or 4 layers getting sewn together sometimes. Basting 2 layers so they act like one layer is a lifesaver! Just baste inside the seam allowance and don't back tack.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

oh nice, that's a great tip. Thanks for sharing.

[@gina-leecooper7561]

Wow, a helpful sewing tips video with actual helpful sewing tips 🤯! All of these are gold!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That makes me happy to hear.

[@DeborahAnnherrington]

I really enjoy your cool, calm delivery of such helpful tips and details - you are brilliant!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@fjolliff6308]

Thick fabrics: you can also start stitching from the middle of the seam in one direction and then flip the fabric around and sew the other half. You don't even need scraps. Another way is to sew from the furthest point where your presser foot is level, and just go back to close the little gap after. A little notebook that you can flip back pages until it's the same height as your fabric, and you can use it to scribble notes. I've seen someone use a sticky note pad, just peel off the amount of sheets you need and when you're done just stick them back on - they're also useful for a seam guide to stick to your machine, and for little notes.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you for sharing the many ways this can be achieved.

[@michelemowrer5717]

Gathering is a fantastic idea for the hem.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@Toebex]

The gathering stitches on armholes is something that has really changed sewing for me entirely. It’s a weirdly particular situation where you just need the fabric to physically disappear from existence around the top of the cap, but you can’t, so the gathering stitch does it for you

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Exactly what you said. Sleeve can be trick until one discovers these things.

[@bearded-cat]

Omg these tips come to me at the very right time, I am about to sew Christmas napkins, thank you so much!!! As for keeping things straight, I also stick washi tape to my machine to extend the lines etched on the sewing machine

[@TreadleLady]

I’ve been sewing many years but never heard of the water trick! Thanks! Love your precision. 😊

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you.

[@kandacek63]

Love these. I’ve learned so much from your vids, and I’ve been sewing for a long time.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Then my work here is done :)

[@461645]

When I pin fabric. I like to turn it a little....like swirl it while inserting it on the fabric. It goes smoothly on thicker fabrics and never pulls thread on a delicate fabric. For fabrics that have a texture that makes the foot "grip" or for thin and slippery fabrics I like to use a thiiiiin paper on top.. and then sew it. The presser foot slides on top of the paper and the paper is easily removed cause the stitches make a tear-off line

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Those are great tips, thanks for sharing!

[@barbaraseville4139]

Twirling the needle is one of the secrets of a good acupuncturist.

[@spoplehughes]

The "cat's eye" effect of the light on your feather is called chatoyanse ( pronounced SHAtoyance) one of my favourite words

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well there we go, I learned something new! thank you.