5 Ways to Turn a Tube Right Side Out

[@aarna6853]

I was so frustrated about not being able to that i cried and left it for 2 years. Then i found this and i finally completed my dress!

[@buzoff4642]

So sorry to hear that! For the ultra thin spaghetti straps, (or bigger ones), this method is common, kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJbRnGN7lL-UodU Works best if your strap end is the fabric selvage edge, as it won't unravel as you're pulling it through.

[@zmoney4842]

I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!

[@yourdailytikytoky3338]

Literally I was so stressed that I was crying just now hahah

[@elkaaliyeva8088]

@Shepherd Kyler why would u hack ur girlfriends insta i-

[@rachelschofield1679]

I’m so happy this is a universal experience

[@pmbrown26]

You have no idea how much I appreciate this video. There were lots of tears and frustration trying to turn my tubes the right side out. I had 18 of them. I finished all but four of them in 10 minutes with the ribbon method. Thank you!!!

[@Creamyiscool211]

This was a life SAVER! I have a scrunchie business and my least favorite part was flipping them! Thank you so much

[@bevreader1005]

I just returned from the fabric store with a tube turner. A lady next to me asked what it was used for, so I told her....she purchased one also!! Thank you so much !!!!!

[@berenicecogundele2671]

When I came across your video, I was literally at my "wits end!!!" Your video saved me a lot of time, stress and sleepless nights. Thank you sooooo much for sharing. God bless you🎉😊❤

[@BravePip]

If I could update this a hundred times, I would. I was fiddling with a tube for 45 minutes and couldn't even get it started, then watched your video, got a bubble tea straw and a chopstick, and turned it out in 30 seconds. You're a life saver!

[@KimMarchese]

Brilliant! I didn't waIt for the other 4 tips after hearing the first one! I used a boba (fat) straw and chopstick. 55 yrs of sewing and never used this technique! Thank you!!

[@Aoneify]

Thanks for this, you gave me the idea to use a drinking straw and wooden skewer for my thin straps and it worked just like the easy turn tool!

[@hannahlagerquist1063]

This video just saved me like 2 hours of work THANK YOU

[@maryalgar8779]

Really enjoyed this video; love your name and your video backdrop (or whatever you call it - background).

[@marcysikes]

Great tips for turning a tube! You have really simplified a sometimes frustrating task! Thanks!

[@KansasA]

Wow, thank you! I have been making scrub caps with ties and I hate turning the tubes. After watching your video I used an oversized straw my kids use for smoothies and a wooden knitting needle and they worked fantastic! Thank you for the HUGE timesaver! :D

[@riannefarris812]

Bless you, sweet Gailen! I tried a loop puller with no success and your chopstick recommendation finally did the trick with the spaghetti straps I'm working on. THANK-YOU

[@lindalowe4109]

Best video out there for ways of fabric tube turning! Thank you!!!!!!!

[@artfx9]

Omg, it took me 10 mins per tube. And you did it in a second. Thank you!

[@debbiewhite3270]

Thank you so much. I was sitting here wondering how to turn a strap and found your video. I sewed the end closed so I could do it with just the stick. So easy!

[@kathyoshea8049]

FANTASTIC! Method 1 works like a charm. Thank you

[@JennyBrown-wq6jh]

Thank you! I had a narrow, short, closed tube I needed to turn out. I didn't have this exact tool, but I used a boba tea straw and a wooden knitting needle, and it worked great! I learned something new because of you. Thanks so much!!

[@kelseycoca]

omg! you are such an angel! I was having a hard turning a tube for a bow tie I'm making, literally just spent the last hour trying to get it to turn and then I tried one of your methods and flipped it in two minutes with a chopstick. I feel dumb but thank you! I was about to give up! lol

[@nellou5527]

Thanks KZbin for this totally tubular tube turning tutorial taught tremendously!

[@susanowen1709]

I only had to watch for 1 min 54 seconds, and I had the info I needed! I used a wide drinking straw (the kind they use for shakes) and the blunt end of a crochet hook. Many thanks! Now to watch the rest of the video 🙂

[@anunfamiliarsound]

Thank you so much. The ribbon trick saved me, no exaggeration, about an hour and a half Vs last time when I only used a safety pin. Hooray!!

[@TosaNewsense]

#4 is the best method by far, for any tube over 20-ish centimeters long. For anything shorter, I've always just used a plastic (slippery) chopstick or knitting needle And the pointy ends work great for getting my corners perfectly formed. But the ribbon idea is so brilliant, I just adore it. Thanks for sharing these techniques!

[@CR0520]

Also if no ribbon available, for #4 use cut off selvage, great for really thin straps.

[@Jatscats]

I have been making straps for masks. Ended up using a plastic drinking straw to turn the fabric inside out! Thanks for the idea.

[@marcysikes]

I was thinking that I could use a fat drinking straw! Glad to know you used a straw and found it works! Game Changsha!

[@Landoscurlyhair]

I literally cried because I didn't know how to flip it over for my project. I thought I was gonna have an F, and suddenly the heavens gave me you! Thank you!

[@linastanciu8616]

the ribbon method was a lifesaver! Thank you so much!

[@christinadoughney9000]

Super handy tips! I didn't even know such a tool existed!

[@valerievanelzelingen]

I used my metal straw and its cleaning brush for the stick and tube method. Worked super well hahahaha Thank you for this video!

[@nuthatchluv]

I'm happy to say that using a straw and a pusher and had success. This will be my go to for turning straps.

[@moonsofourmother2815]

Well... today I found out I am an impatient seamstress too! The last one worked for me. Thank You!

[@kimberlydaugherty9316]

After watching you use the tube turner I cut a paper towel tube lengthwise then rolled it tighter so it would fit in my tube. Then I taped it near each end and once the middle to hold its diameter and shimmied the tube over it quickly and used a long fat straw from a convenience store soda to easily push it through the tube right side out!

[@ruthcasa9536]

I have tried other methods and tools to turn tubes, but it has always been a struggle. Using your straw method, I turned spaghetti straps by cutting a regular straw down the length and removing a tiny slice along the length. I knit for 1/3 scale dolls and I used a long bamboo knitting needle, size 2.0, the diameter is about the size of a toothpick, to push the closed end of the strap into the straw. OMG! It was so easy! thank you so much!

[@deenasasidhar7905]

Thanks for this video. I was frustrated with this work before.

[@Jacklyn_Mosses]

Finally I did the safety pin technique after 4th tries 🎉🎉thank you so much

[@sharonheffner7082]

Oh my word! Thank you, thank you!! So easy and frustration-proof.

[@para4050]

Thank you so much! I didn't know tube turners existed and have been using the safety pin method this whole time. It really sucks with long tubes. But after watching your video I used a metal boba straw and a chopstick as a DIY tube turner, and a tube that would have taken me hours to turn took me 5 minutes and way less effort!!

[@terryomalley5004]

Just the best sewing tip ever. I used a Tervis extra straw, perfect. Thank you Thank You Thank You!

[@AliceWanders]

THANK YOU!!! This is the 3rd video ive now sat through for this and this is the only one that actually helped

[@bellas8357]

Thank you a bunch for this video! It was super helpful, fast and easy to follow. I’ve been trying for such a long time to nail turning a strap, and I finally found the perfect method thanks to this video!

[@anjalibhagwat9473]

I really did not know how to pose this problem , but i put it in my own words .Thanks to U tube for understanding it.Thank you mam your all 5 methods are great.

[@JennyKLyon]

Great video Gailen! Easy peasy.

[@Galfromdownunder]

Fantastic. I had the classic case of a completely closed, inside out long loop tube except for a small side slit. Realized that topologically, there was NO WAY it was ever going to turn right way out! So had to open up at least one end…

[@cactusflowermoonchild5752]

Yay! Now I can continue making the creatures I want. I had no idea how to turn the tubes and was losing hope. Thank you for this!

[@adriagoetz2500]

I’m a brand new sewer so BLESS you for this, you just made my life so much easier!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@jooyoungchoi2952]

This is so awesome! I used a stick and a piece of pvc pipe to turn some 1.75 inch straps and it was like magic! Thank you!!!

[@Narrowboatdreams]

Thanks for this. I found turning really tricky but I don't have many tools. In the end I tied a piece of crochet cotton to a wide eye needle and fed it through slowly. Worked but boy it took eons lol. 😊

[@jennyvelchev6237]

Thanks! So helpful :) I teach sewing to kids, and this is something that we all struggle with and it takes the fun out of it. These methods are going to help a lot :)

[@patriciamanz7506]

Thank you SO much!!! Your comments are helpful, and entertaining as well!

[@summerhargrave3479]

I have been sewing for over 40 years, and I sure wish I had seen this method sooner...but, I wish they made thinner tubes, I used a honey tube, which worked, but kind of flemsy, and the end of the stick is too pokey, and puts a hole in my strap...I used a crochet hook and it worked perfectly without putting a hole in the strap... thanks so much for this video!

[@bluefairy2324]

Thank you for creating this very helpful and easy to follow tutorial! Great ideas! :D

[@pjszewczyk3673]

That ribbon one. Thank you!😍😍

[@silby1867]

Brilliant. Thank you. I want to buy a tube turner and wondered which one to get. This decided me. The straw and stick won! Thanks.

[@pilarsuarez7859]

Thank you for this video. I had no idea how to do this and the ribbon technique worked great :)

[@jeannielindquist3952]

You are fabulous. Like a Sewing Super Hero! TY

[@bevreader1005]

I TOTALLY agree !!!!

[@dsteele6266]

Oh my goodness I'm crying, so happy thank you for making this 😄

[@nayanayapantsonfiya]

Thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou! I used my metal straw and a pen that fit snug into it to help. Thankyou thankyou

[@devakiswaroop7500]

Super idea dear thanks.

[@cnlbrett]

Oh my these tips are amazing. Thank You.

[@jeannie82024]

Wohoo, thank you! The last tip was the best for my project!

[@chocoboasylum]

I just turned two long straps with both ends open using a Tunesian crochet hook which is like a knitting needle with a hook on the end. The start is a little messy as I had to turn the straps right side out for a bit manually. But once most was inside, I pushed the hook through and pulled the rest of the straps right side out in just a few seconds

[@CandTPublishing]

Running to go get my Tunisian hook... cool tip!!

[@awesomebjw]

Thanks so much Gailen!

[@petrona3049]

This was incredibly helpful. I can continue with my project. Thank you so much

[@idyumana3775]

Thank you! Where can I buy the easy turn tool?

[@ishanthakur6900]

Oh thank you! I just used a pen and the one stick method. Thanks!!!

[@suzzettemackay9003]

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! I am making a dress for the first time since 4H (8 or 9yrs old, I'm 117 now lol) I want to do a corset type lace up (not sure yet if it will be front or back) but I want to make my own matching string for it. This video helped tremendously. Thank you so much.

[@RaeganScarlett]

117!! 🤣 I’m pretty sure you meant 17, right??

[@suzzettemackay9003]

@@RaeganScarlett no 117. I've been 117 for many years now. I like it when people say I look young for my age 😂🤣😂🤣

[@RaeganScarlett]

@@suzzettemackay9003 sorry I’m confused… lol

[@charleeng1803]

I used a chop stick n it worked like a charm! 😄👍🏼 thank you for the tip!

[@emilybarton2782]

this was super super helpful, thank you!!

[@kimmeemoose5757]

ABSOLUTELY BEST TECHNIQUES!! EVER!! THANK YOU!!

[@cazchappy]

Thank you so much!! You have helped so much 💜

[@Estellamed]

Wow!!!! Unbelievable. Thank you so so much!!!

[@charminbutterfly32]

I use the sewing of string at the end. That is really easy and fast. I too get inpatient at times and look for ways to do things faster. I've used all methods, except the tube one. That seems easy. I have some small pvc pipe pieces around 😉 and plenty of sticks, going to try that. If it works, no need to spend money 😉😉😂

[@salsasocialstv]

thank you ma'am..this was so helpful

[@leechris2796]

I was getting so frustrated. Sewing instructions just say "turn right side out". HOW???!!! This was very helpful - I used the safety pin method. Thanks!

[@Lolo369Channel]

Great tips wow

[@clairebeane3455]

Auck!!!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! You’re a lifesaver!!!! ❤🎉❤

[@joycelondon1639]

Thanks for sharing from Atlanta Ga USA 👀 next time helpful

[@julienielsen3746]

I used to have a long thin metal stick with a hook that closed when you pulled on it. I don't know where it went. But, that worked well.

[@ericajoystyle]

The best ever. I used a chop stick and a big straw from my bubble tea. It was free and awesome

[@monicamaus5990]

Thank you thank you Making Audrey Hepburn gloves for daughter!!!! Works GREAT

[@CR0520]

You don't even have to buy an easy turntool. Just keep the big straw from the next time you have 'bubble' tea ( the stuff with the gelatin balls). Use a knitting needle for a stick and you are all set.

[@missimperfectlyfine7]

they’re called tapioca pearls! :)

[@annav6037]

And it’s an excuse to go get bubble tea!

[@blueberry464]

Yay upcycling a straw it's so resourceful!

[@Emily3987]

Tip of the day! Boba straw and some chop sticks!

[@LiaaRo]

Literally thought the same, I had one to hand as well which was incredibly handy, I can say with all honesty it works!!😊

[@malilica55]

Excelent tips. Thanks so much.

[@carriemcdowall5079]

Saved the day! Thank you.

[@alifyapadghawala2069]

You are simply amazing 😀

[@dianab9267]

Great video, thank you!

[@DeanneRainbird]

Awesome! I'm also an impatient seamstress.

[@becain]

Hi, I found that is difficult for turning leather tube inside out, do you have any trick? Thanks

[@EricaFisher-n6h]

So helpful and fast!

[@sumaiacosta136]

Magical!!! It made my life so much easier. Thanks!!

[@claradextraze4815]

I always do the first technique and it work so well you just need to be care full to not do a hole in the tissu

[@ketchup3367]

Do these methods work for thinner tubes of thicker material, like felt?

[@gailenrungesheher6045]

Hi Ketchup! That's a great question. Unfortunately I don't have an answer... I'm assuming that as long as the thicker fabric fits through the tube and then can foldover and pull through itself and is stable (like felt), it should work. I would imagine something like felt might have a lot of friction if it's a narrow tube and a tight squeeze when turning rightside out. Patience will likely be your friend. If it were a thicker more open knit I'd be worried about pulling and stretching. My sewing machine is currently getting repaired or I'd try it out! If you give it a shot, please let me know how it works!

[@ketchup3367]

@@gailenrungesheher6045 thanks for replying!! I'll see what I can wip up as far as a thicker tube. The trick from this video about having an open seam in the middle has been working out well so far!

[@TerriSmith-ur1qf]

Thank you that is very helpful

[@gbadegesinoluwatoowoju3071]

Quite educative. Thank you

[@anilialabelle]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@xxringpop]

I used a straw and a skewer for a long tube and it worked!

[@MountainScentaments]

Oh wow..thanks...got it now!

[@devakicasey5448]

Yes! Thank you!! You are a lifesaver! 5 ways??!! You really delivered sister! Now I’m having a bit of a moment, wondering how is it that I couldn’t figure out how to do even one way..??!!🤔?🤨?🤦‍♀️ Not my finest moment. Oh well! Thanks for saving my ass!🤗💛

[@ruthirwin8222]

How do u do small roleou loops for buttons on front of a dress ..these look a tad big

[@CandTPublishing]

Some of the easy-turn tools on the market come in varying sizes. There is one that is skinny enough to use with spaghetti straps.

[@denisefagin5968]

Where did you get your easy turn tool? What is this brand? Thank you for this video!

[@gailenrungesheher6045]

Hello Denise! I use The Quick Turn - Fabric Tube Turners by Dritz. It's a pack with three different sizes. They are widely available online and in Jo-Ann stores.

[@lyndac7401]

Omg this is amazing … wish I heard of this sooner but 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@hamidjavdani7788]

Very good . Very beautiful