5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Sewing | Seams Too True EP 5

[@salemtrip]

I have been sewing for over 40 years and I wish there was someone like you back then .Sewing is definitely a journey Thanks for making these tutorials

[@danmiller4314]

It's so nice to see a guy sewing. When I was in Jr. high, the boys and girls switced places for a month. The girls took two weeks of industrial arts and two of shop, the boys got two weeks of sewing and two of cooking. I had to fight to be able to stay in those classes. I was not only the only boy in Home Ec in that school, but the first boy in the distract to take it as a regular class. I love to cook and I made myself a grilling apron and my mom a dress. Where would we be without our tailors. I get ribbed all the time now cause I like to crochet. Great video. Thanks man

[@Anthonybrother]

It's a somewhat rare skillset to have as a guy. I bet your mom loved the handmade gift

[@olivier7593]

That's awesome, I was a professional cook for 8 years. And now I'm learning to sew. Made a backpack from scratch. Add pockets to a sweater that didn't have pockets (even though it is from Fendi) and many other things, curtains, covers, pillow covers, bed covers, with zippers, Velcro straps, and repaired things. And now my girlfriend wants to sew also. Doing what you love or what you are interested in is more important than doing what you've been told. My belief is if you do what you are interested in, there isn't anything you can't. Because if you fail, then you want to do it again to make it better and in the end you will succeed.

[@notconvincedgranny6573]

Making a muslin - definitely helps. Best source: thrift store for flat king size sheets. I also use them for the backing on quilts.

[@SL-lz9jr]

I’ve never seen a NYC thrift store sell sheets :( In CA, I used to buy clearance sheets from stores for dollars for practice fabric.

[@danbear5254]

Thank you for the tip, that makes a lot of sin sense, thank you again.

[@naisygriff]

This is what I do.

[@danbear5254]

@@naisygriff It never crossed my mind, y’all are brilliant.

[@darthprodigal8755]

Dammit you are right!

[@wowzieee]

Gentleman Jim Tailor, watch his video on how to sew a button like a tailer and your world will change. He taught me quite alot and he has great stories of old Harlem. The seam ripper is your best friend, not your enemy. Pay a little more for a good one, like scissors, they come in different sharpness and quality. I love how you are going to bring a new generation into sewing for fun. This Grandma is a fan cheering you on from the side lines. Keep inspiring.

[@brendaborba7422]

The point about walking away is so true. If I make one mistake I keep going - if I make two mistakes I put my project down and walk away. 🚶‍♀️ If I keep going the mistakes will keep piling up and it won't be worth it. Love your channel.

[@mikekollross8810]

Making mistakes is a not failing. Making mistakes are how we learn.

[@rainbowsarelife5856]

I hate unfinished projects but I completely agree! If it’s getting frustrating and you’ve been sewing for a while, it’s best to walk away and finish with a fresh mind or it takes the fun out of it

[@wendybutler1681]

Excellent tips. Gift wrap sometimes comes with a 1" grid on the back. I stock up on clearance--makes great pattern paper.

[@GloryAllan]

Great idea

[@hinatahyuuga120]

Also hit up joanns black Friday sale. Wrapping paper is often buy 1 get 3 free. And ends up similar to clearance prices

[@rogerpeggywheat1630]

Yes. Hobby Lobby Christmas wrapping paper.

[@stephaniedyson6090]

I've been sewing for about two years and I love, love your content. Clean, crisp, to the point. These are all great pointers to help someone who's just starting out fall in love with the process. I also personally found a lot of gratification in tailoring my own clothes and up-cycling pieces for practice. I'm subscribed for good!!

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

This isn't my device, I'm female. Been sewing for decades. It is so great to see young guys (and some older ones) taking up this useful craft. Nephew (now 24) started knitting as a kid (hid it under his bed) and now has a machine. Great video! Love that your pegboards aren't cluttered with 5 to 10 of everything. Excellent way to keep costs down.

[@retrospective3602]

dude, your content is so dope, don't stop!

[@noemikizem7246]

I've been sewing for 5 years now, and I'm happy to help anyone who has a question about sewing, or is just starting out.

[@YOHON]

what can I do to learn about different techniques that beginners may not know they exist?

[@stephenrobb8759]

@@YOHON .. I scroll through and see your comment... For real, do video searches on anything that comes to your mind, mix up the word order.. Watch how stuff gets done. Try the methods that look good.

[@becky8577]

@@YOHON you could pick up a book on textiles techniques, one in particular that I remember was 'the art of manipulating fabric'. If you want to search online for specific techniques but don't have a name for them, ribbon roses, Sashiko, pagine, suffolk puff, beading, scrunching, applique, tucks, pleats, smocking, shurring are what I can think of from the top of my head that you can give ago if you haven't already, search for them in KZbin if you need visual representation you could even search for say different types of hand stitches, I hope this answers your question xx

[@YOHON]

@@becky8577 so helpful thank you

[@___erika]

Why did my sewing machine repair guy suggest I see using diagonal stitching, and accurately assumed that I only use the straight stitches after a tube up? I have an older Pfaff … thank you in advance

[@wendybutler1681]

Hey, I've been sewing since a young teen. I'm 64. There are so many tips on youtube that I haven't seen before! It's a practice, you keep learning as you go!

[@SuperMcha]

This resonated a lot since I've had a love/ hate affair with sewing for years. Just picked it up again. I still have a lot to learn but I'm finally at that stage where I am progressing in my skills and feel capable. The wall of frustration is SO REAL though. I tend to linger on the issue, spiraling into more frustration so the reminder to step away is so important!

[@SL-lz9jr]

I never sew for more than one or two hours at a time. Just a long enough stretch to make progress but short enough of a time to take a break. Also, never sew when you’re in a bad mood. Unless you don’t care about the end result and sewing is what changes your mood positively.

[@pmgandco6322]

Sheets. I buy sheets at thrift store for the fabric. King sheet usually only $2-$3. Lots of funky vintage patterns, and of course plain ones for using instead of muslin.

[@usedaboa]

Finally I found someone who doesn't sew only top croppeds, skirts and pantaloons

[@TheKitty1952]

I sewn for decades! But, thank you for your common sense approach to sewing, making it fun and achievable. love the note-taking aspect of your self-taught approach...very scientific. I'm still learn from every item I pick up: how it's constructed, fabric choice, and style.

[@catherineemerson-bailey8484]

Hi I’ve just discovered your videos, I’ve taught classes in uk for years (I’m very old). I love your presentation you say similar things to me as I tell my students to make what they wear now, try things on, take a break. They don’t always listen to me, I will be recommending they watch you. Great stuff, hoping you will get a new generation sewing and creating. 👏👏👏👏

[@samanthaschurter747]

I love old sheets for making muslins (mock-ups of patterns to test fitting), because they are (essentially) free. Even if they end up ruined, I am ruining something that was destined for the trash anyway. Plus, if you finish the mock-up, and it fits well, it makes great pajamas.

[@sonnyalvarado768]

Your clothing, your style I dig it .

[@Loosescrewshtx]

Woah, using your own clothes to make patterns is such a effective & simple method I didn’t even think of or seen anywhere else. Awesome tip!

[@robertmilo5203]

I am quite new to sewing but have made a couple of simple wearable items and done many alterations. A couple of times after several hours I will get tired and start making mistakes. But I just want to finish, so push through and figure I can live with the mistakes like crooked sew lines. The couple of times this happened I looked at it the next day and realised I would never wear the item like that - so I spent ages unpicking it all and re-sewing it. I would have saved a lot of time and hassle had I just stopped when I was tired. So if you are tired stop and put it away for another day.

[@dionysus7773]

best sewing tutorials on KZbin

[@iamsharon3306]

these tips are GREAT, esp the tip about using garments in your wardrobe.

[@msanng1107]

Yes I wish I knew the take a break, pause or just leave it be, I had so many frustrating projects when I first started sewing. I to was self taught and always thought I needed to finish no matter how long or late I was up. All 5 of those things were great tips.

[@maxverstappennonofficial]

What you say about To know your limits and to know when to stop and take an break, is an general advice dor any craft you dom

[@shanban1965]

I work at Joanne’s and recommend your site . The fact that you use the same machine that I recommend is great also .. it is one of the best machines , it is a solid beast ❤️no bells or whistles just a beast ❤️ great job you

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

I began to learn to see around 7 years old on my grandmother's old treadle machine I loved it. Then I was taught on an electric machine in school ..I hated it out me off seeing for years. Then I started knitting for my daughter and a friend have me a totally beautiful piece of material and I decided to make her a skirt and top from it I hand sewed it. It turned out perfect and my ever so icky child wore it until she couldn't fit into it any more. I made her some other items. Now I have to say I was /am a extremely experienced knitter who regularly knitted one of a kind designer cardigans for her with no pattern other than my own scribbles and over the years many unique items were given away once she outgrew them. I enjoyed sewing but still hand sewed because the school had really scunnered me of electric machines. My wonderful husband surprised me with the exact antique treadle singer seeing machine I'd learned in and then later a hand crank version I used them in joy. My son bought me an all singing all dancing extremely expensive too range electric machine. I tried it once repacked it and stored it in a cupboard. My daughter borrowed it and loved it so after speaking with my son it stayed living with her. I'm still using my old treadle and hand cranked machines 40+ years later. I have so many attachments from as hers to fiddlers to quilt making tools all dating back to the late 19th to early 20th centuries. I really don't think these machines can be beaten. Will I ever change to using a modern machine no and thankfully I have two old singer machines as both My daughter and daughter in law have declared that when I stop using them each wants their own particular favourite. I never had lessons apart from my grandmother but as my family had been tailors and July makers way back to jacobean times I just seemed to have inherited the knack.I've made everything from dolls clothing to 6 wedding dresses and don't plan on stopping seeing any time soon

[@7WordsWorth]

I appreciate your straightforward guidance. I’m gonna need it as I dive in.

[@Anthonybrother]

I like your pegboards in the background.

[@danbear5254]

I'm new to sewing, I'm really glad that I lucked into your channel.

[@christinetobiasz]

I definitely felt some pieces I was sewing took the life out of me in the past and I never wanted to see them again 🤣 great tips!

[@TwistedRootsVanVelzerPress]

OMG - listening I just had the best idea - a certain cotton bedspread with some nice texture! I can make wide-leg pants out of that !!!! then Dye it OMG - your fun and calm and not yelling way of presenting is so inspiring !!! thank you

[@christiefleming5583]

You are an absolutely amazing!! I am hooked 😂. Thank you!!

[@lollapop7673]

Thank you! Very clear instructions! I agree with you about different fabrics. Good to mix and match small pieces at times! Also mix different types of fabrics for interesting effects. I like to cut up clothes I no longer wear and sew them together with new fabric if necessary. It can really enhance the creativity of a project! It can become a personal challenge with exciting results! 👍

[@dionysus7773]

the best content on KZbin

[@sewsocialclt]

Thank you for this relaxing and meaningful video. I agree, it's not so much about the clothes as it is the practice.

[@pwoolard4150]

Just found you and am impressed with your insight. I never thought to turn my clothes inside out to clone. Brilliant. I would like to compliment you on your choice of music. I personally find almost every video with music distracting and sometimes just downright annoying. But you have chosen the right music, not intrusive, complimentary, AND NOT LOUDER THAT YOU SPEAK. I will exit any video if the music is so loud I have to keep hitting the mute button.

[@rada63]

I like your channel so much! every video motivates me a lot

[@ManuelRamos-xc7is]

I started teaching myself recently and one day I came across your channel! Thanks so much for your content. you are an amazing teacher! Appreciate you!

[@annemcpherson6142]

Great tips, especially the one about trying garments on throughout the making process.

[@GloryAllan]

Very helpful tip I wish I followed earlier haha

[@stephtime]

i've definitely been guilty of not trying it on throughout construction!! nothing worse than trying it on for the first time and being like " oh okay cool i hate it" haha. i also love secondhand fabrics!!!

[@XanderYTV]

I'm gonna be honest. I've never thought about sewing. But this guys got me about to go out and buy a machine lol

[@eileenmc4746]

And he is smart to go cheap but practical with tools to make accessible to newcomers. Then he tells when to upgrade tools. Just like over the top wedding industry, the sewing industry will discourage beginners

[@nautkoekkoek8720]

Found you just a couple of days ago! Very good work mate! Gained a follower

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

Excellent tips! I wish I had started making patterns from what I already had instead of buying patterns. I made lots of things I didn't really wear ...

[@freedomr4031]

Good day, I'm just learning to sew and youtube is my teacher due to the pandemic. I came across your channel. I too have a singer machine, can a binder foot be attached to a singer machine or should I call singer? Love your channel, thank you for sharing.

[@JFloridaTech]

Hey! I made a tote from your pattern and I don't use IG to post it on, but a posted a short on KZbin. Loving the channel

[@vuyox]

I can't seem to put my words to how this channel feels needed by my soul😭❤ thank you for this content!

[@thesewclubpatterns]

Your videos are so epic, I wish I could make my sewing channel like yours :(. A true inspiration with your editing techniques. You have a really great personality for the camera. Well done, keep up the great work

[@pegweg47]

Great tips especially about walking away if needed. Love your channel.

[@shboomgirl]

I'm a knitter, but my friend got me a sewing machine for my birthday and I'm super excited to start sewing. A little daunted, too, but I think my knitting experience helps. I already know that I'm gonna make lots of mistakes in the beginning & that's ok bc it's part of the process.

[@colin101981]

Great advice - thanks for sharing. Just found your channel so looking forward to having a look around your KZbin channel and website. Great to find another guy sewing too! Greetings from North Wales UK.

[@Ash.d.cortes]

So happy I found your channel!!! Super excited to start improving my sewing skills! 😊

[@buddy77587]

I find I actually sweat whilst I sew. It's work!. I love it! Was blessed for a nice brand new machine. I find that I try not to be hard on myself. I have studied theory. Now the "practice" comes into play. And some days nothing. :) Don't feel like it. All good

[@muhammadneamatullahrahat1448]

You're the best. love your videos it's so helpful

[@Buonomo867]

hey man first of all i just wanna say thank you so, so much for your videos, you've genuinely made sewing so much more accessible for me with the free patterns and tutorials and with the overall encouragement to actually just cut and sew and clone instead of daydreaming. but also, since i also live in the gta, i was wondering what print shop you use for patterns? i looked around online and it seems like most of them cater to small businesses as opposed to just letting you upload a pdf and print it.

[@carolekb3819]

Wow.... I've been sewing on and off for many years. You have given me some good tips and inspired me to do more. Thank you Glory Allan - good stuff!!

[@ThePlayahans]

You are such a great inspiration.. self-taught as well, but intend to become more serious and have already picked up so many great ideas/improvements etc from you

[@MagdaReyman]

I just ordered my first machine and it's coming soon. I am so exciteeeeed :D

[@iamlunalane]

I really am enjoying your style, as a pro trained pattern maker/ apparel producer, we really had to keep our projects very tight and bespoke. Tight corners and sharp shoulders. If you ask me, those lines were unrealistic and who really wants their shirts hugging their armpits.... thanks so much and keep up the excellent work!

[@YOHON]

yo im looking to learn how to sew and just found your channel. you make it much less daunting thank you :)

[@dionysus7773]

coolest dude on KZbin

[@barbaracoleman9215]

You Rock! Thank you!

[@dubinia]

Hiiii there! Love and appreciate our videos and work - phewwwwwwww. amazing. I am wondering where you got that tracing paper, heh!!! thank you, thank you!

[@az55544]

Find the Goodwill Outlets near you. Textiles (often everything) is sold by the pound. I buy 2x clothes, sheets, table cloths, blankets, etc and flip through the bins looking at everything as fabric - texture, content, print.

[@mikekollross8810]

Thrift stores are great resource when you are starting out. Garment bags are a great item for nylon/bag fabric. BBQ covers, duffel bags. Be creative

[@wandagrayson646]

Great tips that aren’t talked about much.

[@mtaylor1174]

Ahh I needed to hear the parts about my limits. I’ve been sewing for over a year now and I’m always staying up late until 3-4 am trying to finish a product and messing up cuz I’m frustrated or tired

[@GloryAllan]

I'm still guilty of this too but slowly learning to take breaks 🙏🏻

[@mtaylor1174]

@@GloryAllan yeah it’s easy to get so into what you’re doing that time just passed by and you don’t know what time it is until you start messing up haha I love your tutorials man they’re my favorite!

[@kevinpaz1055]

To the point - can you make a video explains grading and marking

[@phosphorosrfk]

excellent advice! thank you!

[@garrettroberts7937]

Picked up a sewing machine to sew kites but now I want to sew my own wardrobe. It’s a very relaxing and rewarding hobby. I’ve managed to sew some kites now and im a complete amateur but it’s actually kinda easy compared to clothing I think. However i need more of a challenge. It would also be great to have a wardrobe that is unique to me for me as I hate shopping for clothes while clothes in my budget are all so bland. I tend to wear the same shit that fits over and over again and end up never wearing higher quality stuff i rarely buy that looks cool but doesn’t necessarily fit properly. Great advise here. Use what fits to make patterns seems like a given but it’s valuable advice. Hell I may even tailor some of the junk in my wardrobe to fit better so I actually wear it. Thanks for these videos. I enjoy your simple and straight to the point flow. Keep up the good work.

[@MarilynRoseYT]

After wanting one for so long I finally got a sewing machine for Christmas (after last having one about 10 years ago) and your series have helped me with re-learning and getting comfortable. Excited to start my first project soon following your vids, keep making these!

[@karodora]

The only fabric store near me is Jo-Ann’s. For small projects, their remnant bin is a great source of affordable fabric. The remnants are in various sizes, usually no larger than one yard, and are sold at half the regular price. I make pillowcases for children who are hospitalized with serious illnesses. The remnants I buy are perfect for trim or design features.

[@dudedavid522]

Bruh, love your channel.

[@GloryAllan]

Thank u 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@romyrou]

Thanks Allan! I really love your work, it's an inspiration to me :)

[@misscrafty1000]

When i made my first sleeved pattern i made the sleeves WAYYYY too small very glad i had tried it on before sewing it onto the bodice

[@GloryAllan]

I've done this before many times.. definitely something for beginners to consider on new projects 😊

[@JustMeAndMyFabric]

Hi there! New subscriber here. Great tips, loved this video :) Especially rang true with me - knowing when to walk away for just a short while. If I keep at something that's going downhill, it'll usually just keep getting worse unless I take a break and reassess at a later time. Thanks and cheers! ~Angela

[@SuzyEH]

#6 Press as you sew, that can make the difference in sewing well but it still looks homemade and sewing well and having the end result look bespoke. Sewing for over 60 years.

[@idkwuzgoinon]

No one ever told me that sewing is an expensive hobby upfront and to maintain. Yes there’s things you can do to cut costs but it is still expensive overall.

[@ladonnawashington1643]

Thank you. (Just subscribed)

[@flynnmalin3036]

It looks like you have a Singer 4432. I bought one. It's a top loading bobbin. I learned on front loading bobbin sewing machine. I much prefer, those. I donated my 4432. I bought a Singer Simple. It's simpler, and soooo much better for me.

[@randallt2911]

Hey man. I'm wanting to learn how to hem. Can u please suggest some tips on learning techniques, sources etc

[@AcidAlan]

I wish I knew what to look for in a machine. I'm still new, but little things like whether you have presser foot pressure adjustment on your machine can be huge. I ended up with a machine that I loved (Janome HD1000) but it didn't have this feature and I really wanted to be able to mess with knits. I ended up upgrading, but wish I had done my research more thoroughly.

[@denisematheson2220]

Love your tips on sewing. Thank you so much 😊

[@Greedykid-Keem]

Which machine would you advice for beginners to start out with?

[@Flipnomi]

Hello, love your content dude. Where is the video about your sewing machine?

[@positivity29]

Great video Thanks needed this

[@PiecesOfJenus]

This is great and true advice!

[@user-po5fm2ts6j]

Hello, Love your content, may I ask where can I buy the paper fabric to trace? I'm new to sewing, just bought myself a very basic sewing machine to practice, I just about get the hang of if last night, it was long at first but so much fun, I thoroughly enjoyed it. hope anyone can get back to me. Many thanks 😊

[@iamlunalane]

Any advice for when your bobbin starts to bird... I did see the recommendation to not fully close the case when threading.

[@Skene63]

Hey! Did you make the beige coat/shirt we see at around 2:29 ? It's really nice. If so, is there a video for it. Would love to try to make it. Love your videos BTW. Peace.

[@lilcadyn1]

Thank you. Needed this

[@michaelmode]

Thank you. I want to make men’s ties and learn to sew with a machine. I can sew free hand but not machine-wise.

[@andresoupe469]

Dude your awesome...

[@anikaweeks1172]

Love this video

[@J-iL-L]

Know when to stop --- this hit me so hard. Hahahaha

[@ShaneTallon88]

love this. your newest fan

[@evonaagrochowski8006]

Actually, I learned if you are not able to find the right size if you are sewing a pattern piece, just cheat and use your vest that has a great fit, and cloan it, for a Renaissance Jacket, or any other period piece, that is one of my favorite sewing hacks, I ve been sewing since 2014. That is when I got my sewing machine,..! The year after my father died and when my mother and I realized that I got no presents. That particular year. Now Both of my parents are gone, I don't know what s going to happen on my birthday this year,..!

[@insafesophie7586]

i just started my first ever project today and it definitely was an experience... My major frustration rn is while using the regular sewing machine the thread keeps getting loose out of the needle or cut before even starting to sew. Is there like a way to make that stop happening? I follow all the guidelines on the machine while threading it but the thread still keeps escaping the needle

[@ELIADAYONG]

I might try cloning my clothes now. When I first started I tried cloning a dress, but it was too overwhelming and it got me really frustrated. So I opted to buy patterns instead to take the pressure off. But now I realise the patterns I’ve been purchasing are usually more formal/dressy and not work appropriate so I don’t wear them regularly. Thanks for sharing!

[@sechabalebenya9922]

How long have you been sowing now?

[@Carcases42]

Love your tips. And you are very handsome. can watch your videos all day :)