how to ACTUALLY start sewing in 2022 | Seams Too True EP 9

It's about time I made a video specifically for this question "what video should I watch to learn to sew online?". For someone brand new to sewing, this is the first video I would recommend.
Essentially, I go through steps introducing you to your sewing machine with instructions on how to thread and set up your sewing machine, as well as some sewing basics that apply to every sewing project. And when you feel confident to start, I have beginner sewing projects on my channel :)
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[@theledhead96]

As someone who's just finished law school but secretly been wanting to start like 50 different artistic projects........ thank you for this sage wisdom!!!

[@rmcdaniel423]

You should grab a glass of wine or a beer and spend an evening searching KZbin for tutorials about how to do simple little tailoring alterations to your dress shirts for a better fit. Or adjusting the hem on your pants. It's always nice to use your artistic/creative/craftsman skills on something practical. I also advise you consider looking into vintage machines, anything pre-1970.

[@farphos]

Congratulations on your degree!

[@adamulhaq7027]

BRO me too except I’m first year law but have a tick for art

[@yakuna6108]

It’s my final year of law. And I am glad that I am not alone on this journey

[@TheOgFamily773]

Hey I’m current going thru law school now started last month can u give me some pointers, tips, notes to study on

[@Kera.S.]

After teaching my niece to sew I realized that practicing your stitching, straight lines, curves, increasing speed, can be done with lines drawn onto paper and sewn with just a needle and no thread. Saves fabric and thread but you get tons of practice. Another thing I wish I had learned from the beginning is to sew guiding the fabric with just my left hand freeing up my right hand to remove pins, push reverse buttons, etc so I wouldn't have to stop sewing to do those things now. I'm now going back to the paper idea to practice feeding it through 1 handed and hopefully I'll improve with time. Thanks for your tutorials, love your channel 💙

[@GloryAllan]

Amazing advice, thank you so much for sharing!🙏🏻

[@summerlush77665]

This is amazing advice, thank you!!

[@cashmonispen4380]

Back in junior high, we used loose leaf paper (it already comes with the lines) to practice on.

[@dericflairmultiverse4952]

thanks for sharing! great tip

[@racingtegnsilver8909]

I do automotive upholstery, was shown to stitch paper just as you said. A spiral and a square spiral help practice control of the machine.

[@Velereonics]

As someone who just started the key is to just sew. like literally just put fabric down and fold it and like try to sew seams and try to sew different things because you'll immediately see sort of how you're supposed to do it and what's wrong with what you're doing. And then when you go and watch tutorials you have scaffolding to build off of. Basically you kind of know your way around the machine and you know where things are going wrong even if you don't completely know how to get to the correct destination, so then the tutorial is really just filling in holes. I taught math this way and it was like the most effective way to teach it. You do something that's right in front of what they know, and then you just have them fail, and have them be aware that they're going to fail, and then they know that there's like a piece they're missing and where the piece goes and all you do is fill it in. It's way faster and they remember it way better.

[@newbengraham4775]

VERY IMPORTANT. MAKE SURE THE PRESSER FOOT IS UP BEFORE THREADING. if not the tension is not engaged. also, turn hand wheel towards the front. make sure the needle and take up lever are both up before threading. if not, the take up lever will pull the thread out of the needle.

[@viewer409]

True about the take up lever but what does the presser foot have to do with threading the needle? The tension isn’t impacted. At least on my machine, I can thread it properly with the presser foot down. I usually do that, then lift the presser foot to pull the threads under the foot before beginning to sew.

[@brandybaldridge6087]

Why turn forward?

[@newbengraham4775]

@@brandybaldridge6087 that is the forward motion of the machine. the bobbin/needle engagement needs to happen to bring up the bobbin thread. if you go backwards without the machine being already threaded that cannot happen.

[@newbengraham4775]

@@viewer409 if you leave the tension discs constantly engaged, they will lose the ability to disengage properly. also, you may create a buildup of tiny thread shavings.

[@brandybaldridge6087]

My machine goes both ways and lifts needle. I'm so lost

[@LisaPhamxo]

i’m so glad i happened to start sewing at the same time you are doing youtube videos and KILLingggg it. love your content!!

[@1979augistine]

Yeah he's awesome for sure I'm definitely stoked to have found his channel . Wish this dude the absolute best

[@browner420]

I'm 64 and nothing is stopping me

[@tara_nguyen]

1/4" seam allowance is usually reserved for curved seams, like neck and arm holes. Also, it's a good allowance for knit fabrics, since serger stitches are 1/4".

[@iamjadaci]

Thank you

[@biomedlib]

Also, the 1/4" seam allowance is the go-to seam allowance for quilters.😉

[@silvermeasuringspoons6462]

Try centimeter, it’s much better for details.

[@angiedefreitas5060]

@@biomedlib Yup! It's definitely the ultimate test of your skills to be able to sew an accurate 1/4 inch seam then master a 'scant 1/4 inch'. If it wasn't for that 1/4 inch foot, I'd be sunk.

[@pear1386]

Also, if you use a smaller seam allowance you can’t really overlock it with your sewing machine overlock stitch or serger, because it would basically be right at the edge. (Those seam allowances would be decorative too, such as pockets!)

[@dionysus7773]

When changing thread colors - tie old thread and new thread in a knot and gently pull and guide the old thread, pulling the new thread with it. saves me a lot of time!!

[@hannetjiedebeer9480]

Thank you! Nobody is too old or too experienced or too inexperienced to revisit the basics. Your video is very clear and articulated. I love it.

[@jenniferjasso5947]

I'm trying to get my son who is 9 to learn to sew. He has it in his head that sewing is for girls. that is until I showed him your tutorials. It would be amazing if you did a video for the little dudes of some kind. Or did a little shout out to them in one of your tutorials letting them know sewing is for guys too. by the way thank you for the canvas bag tutorial I'm making my brothers one for fathers day.

[@kimberlygoode339]

@Jennifer Also, remind your son that, Interestingly/ironically, the top designers are men. Alexander McQueen, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Herve…and so forth and so on….. Nothing is gender specific…

[@jenniferjasso5947]

@@kimberlygoode339 I am going to show him your reply so he can hear it from someone other than me. Thank you

[@toplobster1040]

@@jenniferjasso5947 I'm not trying to be rude but would your 9 year old son care what a random person in the comment section says? He shouldn't.

[@jenniferjasso5947]

@@toplobster1040 he does not "care" what anyone says in general. I just thought him seeing someone else's opinion besides my own would help.

[@DavidBrown-hi7xk]

Also your son might like “gear” more then cloths. So maybe some of his hobbies would include other pouches or things like that that he can customize to his liking. He will see the utility in it once he can apply it to his interests. I’m speaking from my own experience though so he could be different. Best wishes and good luck

[@TheIrishAlchemist205]

This is AMAZINGLY useful. So many tutorials dont adequately explain all the terms around machines and patterns and such, and it can be dauntinf foe beginners (and lots of wasted time going back and forth looking things up). Thanks for this, made a lot of things much clearer!

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

So, I am a semi-retired cabinet maker, no longer interested in making things from wood. I have been thinking that I could start making bags and boxes out of fabrics instead of lumber. Perhaps upholstery repair projects etc. Oddly enough, I live a block away from the "Garment District" in my town. They sell everything you could imagine there, including the machines and fabrics of all sorts. This should be fun! (Subscribed!)

[@moyoolalandu7486]

You live near a garment district! Omg. I’m jealous

[@mcjerneen]

I just discovered your videos and im blown away. I have ADHD and find tutorials hard but you are so clear and make your points so detailed but to the point. I love you explaining the technical detail of why. I've watched 3 vids and not even finished this yet but had to comment how much i appreciate your teaching, video editing, and topics covered already! ❤

[@fuarkstyle]

Insightful but there are many videos in this format. What total newbs are looking for (I speak my case) are progression type videos like 1. know your machine (threading, bobbin, needle, etc), 2. where to start (exercises, do thing 1, do thing 2, scissors use, different types of fabric) 3. Seams, patterns and stuff, 4. start your first project (a t-shirt, skirt, etc) Really weird that no one has made a tut or a series of tuts in progression order, starting with a general idea of said progression.

[@NancyLynn]

Thank you for the tips, Allan....I just received my Heavy Duty 4432 and, for the 1st time in my life (I'm 63), I am about to start practicing. I wish I had started earlier but hey, as they say, 'better late than never'. I am now a new subbie (from Canada)

[@moyoolalandu7486]

Congratulations! Welcome to the club. I started a few years ago (I’m in my 40s) and wish I had started earlier too but like you said, better late than never. Have fun learning ❤

[@ritag7306]

67 here, if it makes u feel better

[@proudasiangirl576]

I'm starting here at age 54. I've always been fascinated with garment construction and have always wanted to learn how to sew as a hobby.

[@gillianbarnes526]

This was a great video!! I did upholstery for 20 years but wanted to learn to sew clothing. I started 4 weeks ago with a vintage 1965 singer and I’m hooked. I’ve made tote bags, bucket hats and hemmed a few shirts. It’s so rewarding. I’m buying a singer 6700c this weekend. Sew much fun!! Thanks for the videos!

[@kcaines]

The close up shots are so helpful. So many other videos don't do close-ups on parts of the machine.

[@coverselovergirl58]

I feel like you were literally in my head the way you questioned the seam allowance lol. It makes a lot more sense now!! I appreciate the different samples because that helped me visually see the differences and it set my understanding in place. Also, thanks for explaining how/why the seam allowance can be used differently for a certain project, having a reason to do something differently connects the dots for me.

[@sharonl3722]

I just love love you! Thank you for this video! It is so helpful!! I bought my first sewing machine and am trying to learn. I’m a disaster but will keep trying. My sewing machine is a Singer but the bobbin is put on the side. I don’t like it because it is so hard to push the bobbin into its place. I like yours and wish I knew the difference before I bought mine, but oh well. Thank you again for your tutorial.

[@austinepperson9811]

I just started sewing and was looking for EXACTLY this video you’re a legend keep making content and creating

[@GloryAllan]

Thanks Austin 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@juniperthewolf5624]

THANK YOU. This makes the difference between starting and not. This is so clear and helpful. Thank you.

[@Jasper-Couch]

Have a Singer 44s on the way to my place! My mom helped me adjust some clothes I got at the thrift store and I fell in love with the idea of seeing clothes that fit me

[@yvettefeyjoo-booth2670]

Just found your channel. This is great, so clear in your explanations. Thank you. Looking forward to more sewing content from you.

[@smlein7278]

Really great coverage of the fundamentals! This will help a ton, and I will definitely be coming back later for more projects. I would describe my level as "confident beginner" in that I've done a good amount of hemming and one simple project from scratch. The two points in this video that are the most helpful for me right now are to dial in your tension and stitch length with your fabric of choice until you get even stitches, and how to lock in stitches with the back stitch. Thanks!

[@littlehonu]

I’m in my 30s. I first learned to sew when I was like 9. I would pick it up again here or there for little things, but never really created like I did as a child. I’m just now picking up back up again. These tips are helpful reminders 🤙🏽

[@rahimmanabdulsamat]

Thanks for the video, it gives me an idea to start sewing project, hope it helps my journey as i love crafting and one of it is sewing but i never got any chance to learn it. Wish I’m not that too late to start 😅❤

[@ikecooks]

Your videos are so amazing! I'm just getting into sewing and your content is exactly what I've been looking for! Thank you so much!

[@GloryAllan]

You are so welcome! Glad they're helpful :)

[@MelissaJetzt]

I came across this while looking for videos on how to use sewing patterns. I didn’t check the rest of your channel yet, but videos where is literally your first time looking at this stuff and it’s 100% foreign would be good. Because I have no idea what I’m doing and need someone to tell me at least once so I don’t fuck up. Thank you!!

[@proudasiangirl576]

You are a very good teacher. You speak in simple terms and break everything down so anyone, even beginners can understand. You also cover everything so thoroughly as well.

[@atwistedlime]

Thank you so much for your videos. I am going to be teaching my nephew to sew as he has requested it and I was trying to find someone that explained this well that he might be able to relate to better than most of the other tutorials I have found. I was trying to find the right beginner project and your tote bag looks like it will be perfect!

[@GloryAllan]

Awesome that sounds great. Good luck teaching your nephew, I wish him good luck 😊

[@tonyog3540]

DIY kit is a good idea, respect brother

[@YoVogue.]

Very clean, clear and informative. I feel like I'm pretty advanced self taught seamstress and I still watch this to the end lol 🙏🏾

[@positivity29]

I'm literally just starting today. It's hard to find tutorials on how to sew everyone starts in the middle like you already know the basics. this teaches like you teaching a 5-year-old which always works for me. 😆 I just wish you just transitioned into an iconic sewing song like a Disney movie in the middle of your tutorial then it would've really stuck in 😬 Thanks! Great tutorial! Just subscribed as well !!!

[@durhamregionchoppers]

I just started sewing on an old Singer 15-91, this video was insanely helpful even though I'm on a different machine. You covered the nuances most videos don't talk about. Thanks, Dude!

[@LolaCreates00]

I really like the way you explain everything. Your voice is like a friend showing you something cool! 😊

[@amandaalcodia8741]

Where have you been all my life!!! I picked up sewing again and I stopped because I didn't know the things you taught here. 😅😊😊

[@RianaMou]

Fantastic !! Thank you for this video

[@ronnykeung9694]

Just started sewing and this was extremly helpful!

[@GloryAllan]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@Sky-craft]

thank you! very useful! from beginner to beginners. 1) you can just push thread through the hole of bobbin and gently hold it while you start spinning. it good for 2 reason. 1- you didn't need to remember which direction put bobbin. 2 it easier and faster. 2) when threading upper thread always lift foot - this makes plates of sewing thread tension - open, and you thread your machine properly also work for serger. (from sewing machine repair master - who definitely knows more than me)

[@Tunenine]

OMG this video is just what I needed. I never in my life thought I would sew on a machine since middle school, but now I want to with the prices of tailors for hemming a simple pair of pants, I need to learn. I have my machine, new out of the box and this has helped me in getting started, thanks so much.

[@tonymoua1058]

Yes! Just the video I'm looking for. My wife has the same sewing machine and i've waiting so long for my wife to teach me how to use it so I can taylor my own clothing to fit better. Thank you with a new subscriber!

[@khanyo9066]

This is so good and well paced, and the angles are great. Love the detail

[@chrisgarcia337]

Your channel is SO helpful the best on KZbin. Clear and concise and in depth

[@l.baughman1445]

Good stuff. Caution about pulling fabric-avoid “pulling” and let the feed dogs do the work. Gently guide fabric or you can stretch it or break a needle, or end up with uneven stitches. When you first get your machine READ the manual! Keep it nearby. You’ll always refer to it for something, especially how to thread the machine, how to wind the bobbin, etc.

[@mitz1236]

I just got a machine after sewing by hand for years so this was very helpful!

[@donatelloacademy]

we teach beginners to control the speed and how to manure to manage the stitch straight.This is a great explanation on setting up.

[@hilser77]

Love this. So many ‘beginner’ classes immediately use lots of jargon, like French seams and assume you know what the tools are. I always have to stop and find another video to show me the basics mentioned in the beginner videos.

[@kenkenwelch]

Thank you. Just know I'm going to love this channel!

[@VichetSSom-ck8jd]

Awesome video bro! Thanks for sharing your insigts and advice!!! Keep them videos coming.

[@garrswenson]

Great introduction to sewing terms and techniques. This is a really cool channel. I'm an experienced sewer and I love what you're doing to spread knowledge.

[@tammilee4840]

This is exactly the type of tutorial/video I’ve been searching for as a newbie and extremely beginner level. Thank you!!!

[@Justice2Hearts]

Great pace and love your tone when you’re speaking. Very clear and straight to the point. Thanks for the video!

[@FluffyUnicornMan]

Thank you so much for this!

[@carleithaprice222]

Thank you for your tutorial.

[@shoppixie444]

This video was made for ME! Thank you so much for everything you do! I will be purchasing from your website soon to support!!

[@SoBayK80]

This is so thoughtful and complete, I'm remembering my grandmother teach me basics as a small child 😘❤️

[@cansusunsal]

The most useful video about sewing I've watched so far. Thank you!

[@jimius]

OMG, everybody was already about tension this, tension that. I thought it was the tension of thread inside the machine, not the tenstion of the thread in the stitch! this makes so much more sense now...

[@alexhogan3281]

SAME!!!

[@hectorrobertocontrerasmiranda]

well, it is, the tension of the threads (over and under) on the machine controls the tension of the thread on the stitch

[@Star-vg7ix]

Love that a guy is doing this.

[@PizzaTrophy]

Great video and exactly what I was looking for in beginner info. My first project was a sailor moon costume and I was in way over my head. Now I need to see if you have how to handle different fabrics

[@mimseyrenee2217]

I appreciate this video so much and you even more! Thank you so much for looking out for us newbies, LOVE LOVE LOVE! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@user-bc8dz2dj3d]

I am a beginner and am so grateful for your channel. I am ordering all of your beginner's supplies and will follow up in a couple months!

[@PSMVM]

Im every grateful for you, today i bought my first sewing machine i can call my own earned with my sweat and tears its a Brother CP2160L

[@benv23]

Wish I had this last week! Learned much from my mistakes lol. Keep making these valuable videos my guy!

[@jameswall1076]

Just getting started and I have watched a TON of videos. Yours is the best! Simple to follow and very informative! Thank you!!

[@christophercampbell9266]

I thoroughly appreciate the effort/eye for aesthetics that went into this video.

[@ihesharema]

Glad this popped up on my feed. My grandma gave me her old sewing machine and I’m excited to learn to sew, make and alter me and my families clothes

[@thomasr1051]

I can't wait to get started

[@micheleharrison5696]

This is the best tutorial for a raw beginner sewist. Thank you for going slow and explaining thoroughly. I wish I had found your channel when rediscovering sewing after not sewing for 20 yrs.

[@valeriegonzalez4316]

I love this video because it clarified some terms for me, BUT I also found that I know more than I thought I did. been sewing for a few years and I love it. Thanks!

[@jinakim5057]

this video was so helpful! the tutorials i watch use these terms like i know what they mean. you broke them down in a great way. i loved the visual seam allowance comparison. thank you!!!

[@wipqueen715]

Thank you for this video. I haven’t sewn in many many years, and I’m finding it all overwhelming. Your video really helped! Straight to the point, and exactly the info I needed. Perfect.

[@tracylga]

Great video! One thing to add, just make sure the bobbin is placed , in the casing in the clockwise orientation as it is indicated on the clear window. If it’s not, you could spend an hour trying to figure out why your stitches look like crap. Keep up the great work!

[@cosminmihai6864]

"P" shape... P for perfection 🤭🤭

[@viewer409]

@@cosminmihai6864 I don’t think all bobbin loaders are “P” shape (counter-clockwise). My Brother machine is, and I think most machines are, but in this video it looks like he loaded it clockwise. And @Tracy G is saying clockwise above too. ….This guy in the video seems to be teaching specifically about his own machine to me. It might help if he were more general.

[@nickblack7910]

Nice to see another fella doing this!

[@danemarc]

Hey, thanks man.. just starting and love how basic this video is..

[@sallyreed5191]

Excellent post.

[@thingsrgreat9739]

I’m so glad I stumbled across your video

[@coffeeladyjengribble1316]

This is exciting, thank you 😇

[@peachesjones5979]

You my friend just gained a new follower man I been searching high and low for someone to teach me all things I need to know to learn to sew omg thanks 🥰

[@iatethebug]

Best tutorial out there!

[@veronicajackson1674]

I just bought this sewing machine... so excited to see how to use it..., 😀

[@zanaq3]

thank you so so much!!! this is EXACTLY what i needed!

[@mikeydelasoul]

Bro, just started my sewing journey, since it's been something that I've always wanted to do and so happy to have found your channel. Love the presentation, knowledge, and the whole vibe. Can't wait to learn more through your channel.

[@Phil-ur8ww]

I subscribed for your vibe, your simplicity and concision and because i happened to have the same sewing machine 😂🤝

[@GloryAllan]

Thank you Phil 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🤭

[@rulaabeatz2037]

Amazing video! I've had a sewing machine for almost a year.. now I feel ready to start a project!

[@shannonjayne605]

thx this is very helpful to me, relearning to sew!

[@DivineMissEsse]

I’m so glad I found this video! I just bought an old Singer machine in a thrift store and want to start using it. This video is perfect. You get right into it, staying on point, and no overexplaining. I can easily watch this video again if I need to go over something. You got a new subscriber here 😊

[@SilvenSorrow]

Thank you so much for this! I'm looking into sewing my own clothes and this is definitely the most helpful, calming video I've encountered as a complete beginner. Can't wait to follow your tutorials! :D

[@dandelossantos3138]

Thank you for this video!!

[@rainbowXpersonality]

This is the most useful sewing video I've ever watched, thank you so kindly!

[@johngrcich1523]

Hadn’t sewed since intermediate school. Glad it all came back today fixing my favorite sweats

[@ralphmacchiato3761]

Thanks! Gonna learn how to sew and I'm happy!

[@ladywoodelf]

Very good calm explaination for beginners and those that need a refresher.

[@joanbaker9758]

Thank you so much as I am going to start my journey with my sewing machine. You are so awesome and look forward to learning more from you.

[@annmarieport2173]

I am so happy to have found your youtube channel.

[@pandabike3826]

Video is coming in clutch. Exactly what i need.

[@MsIsetan]

I have a sewing machine, I’ve had it for years but never really used it because I wasn’t good at sewing. This video has given me the gentle push to try again. Thanks!

[@creativelady7]

Great simple video for beginners. Always refreshing to see men that sew!! I have been sewing for 60 years and still love sewing!

[@jasonthegreat5215]

Great content my dude!

[@MarilynRoseYT]

Thank you so much for all your videos, they are definitely helpful and straightforward. I got a sewing machine for Christmas after wanting one for so long & this video was good to make sure I covered all my bases. I've only done practice sewing so far, but want to follow one of your tutorials soon!

[@drzeus9687]

First thing I made was a bucket hat using your tutorial. It turned out surprisingly well, and since then I've made a good couple more and learned I like to make the hat where you seal it on the inner top. This keeps the outside looking the best, and while it makes it no longer reversible I don't really mind that. Great videos man, love what you're doing and how you're sharing your passion.

[@Mookielovescreatures]

This is the most non threatening beginning sewing tutorial! Thanks 🙏🏽 I feel like I can actually do this!