HOW TO FINISH SEAMS -kzbin.info/www/bejne/haXOnnqvqcenfrc HOW TO HEM - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmrNY5qqn6uro5I ABOUT SEAM ALLOWANCES - kzbin.info/www/bejne/goKWn2ejls5snsk
@eileenrhoades3343 Жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for clear, non- rushed explanations.
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Eileen, thank YOU! :) I hope this will help people and give new ideas and options on finishing knit necklines
@rebclout Жыл бұрын
My goodness! I just want to move in with you and sew with you all day and learn everything!! You have the best videos!!
@lindak8664 Жыл бұрын
Being a long time woven fabric sewist, I have a thing about unfinished edges, even those which don’t unravel. So i much prefer the wrapped over version of the bindings. It looks so tidy! This tutorial was very thorough, and very informative. I’m still quite a novice at knit sewing, desperately trying to get better than wavy and wonky, this was so helpful 💐
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Totally hear you on the raw edges :) It took some time for myself to get over it, it is a work in progress :) when sewing with knits I have come to "feel the fabric" and sort of understand how it works, sometimes I just hold and feel the fabric in my hands for a bit before I start working with it. I know it sounds strange, but it gives me time to think about the best option for this or that material. Also, pressing (if you knits can take it, some are polyester and leave marks, so be careful or use a pressing cloth) saves the day when it comes to waves :)
@debtaylor5156 Жыл бұрын
Morning happy Saturday. As always great video.
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Happy Saturday!!! Hope this will give you extra ideas for sewing knits :)
@vanessaknight7129 Жыл бұрын
Thank you taking time to explain in a slow motion.
@stacybernier3158 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this great video, even after sewing for several years, I still struggle a bit with neckbands. Had never thought of basting it first or attaching it before the shoulder seams were sewn. I look forward to trying your tips. Also, I really like your videos, you get to the point without wasting a lot of time chatting, and love that you show examples!
@imsewblessed1578 Жыл бұрын
Hi Alisa 😊. Your sewing techniques are goals totally. I’m always so amazed at your precision. What spoke me to me in this video was “slow down”. Lol. I tend to zoom through it. I should make myself a sign to remind myself. It really does make the world of difference. Have a great weekend. Cheers 🥰
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Christine, hello there! Same here, I like to sew fast and efficiently, but when it comes to these - slowing down definitely helps. I remember when I first started blasting them and they would turn out perfectly from the first try - I used to do a little "yay!" and a happy dance :)
@imsewblessed1578 Жыл бұрын
@@ThoughtfulCreativity 😘
@MizzBrill Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this detail. I wasn't sure why I was getting mixed results - now I know why! Very informative and clear instructions! Love your channel!!!
@debbierenee7896 Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful!! The neckline method that you have on , I have never seen before. I can't wait to try it. It looks great for thiner knits.❤❤
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Glad it is helpful :) I use this method quite a bit, the most recent one was in my "sew easy" series, you can see it there done with a "flat" method, too :)
@debbierenee7896 Жыл бұрын
@@ThoughtfulCreativity I will check it out!🤗
@J.MELISSA Жыл бұрын
This is awesome. I’ve never seen anyone use a new singer or coats n Clark.
@J.MELISSA Жыл бұрын
@@Mataylor17 you’re weird for responding in this manner. Move on karen.
@annarademacher8359 Жыл бұрын
I have watched this video each time when sewing a knit garment to refresh my memory of the options. Thank you for all your great videos
@evelynferrer1322 Жыл бұрын
Hello, I liked all of them. Very good tutorial. Thank you
@gotmywish Жыл бұрын
Your floral hoody is stunning! Luv it❤
@viktoriabalensiefen8911 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, so much, it helped so much finishing my first ever Jersey T-Shirt. Using a twin needle gives the right look.
@DangelyOnes Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you and thank you!!! I really needed this!❤
@MrSalinas35 Жыл бұрын
You never cease to amaze me. We’ll done. 🎉
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
You're so kind, thank you!
@NoonSkyWings Жыл бұрын
This was so informative and well done 👏🏻
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@petro3441 Жыл бұрын
I have learned this years ago but so nice to get a clear refresher from you. Thankyou
@MariaSantos-dz9lh Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've been watching you since you were in Canada. Love these tutorials.
@adventureDad1976Ай бұрын
YOU ARE SOOOOOO AWESOME!! You are the kung fu of sewing
@irishgirl1953 Жыл бұрын
Thus came at the perfect time as I am attempting my first t-shirt.
@creativecheersoffashionlau7364 Жыл бұрын
Excellent work and teaching 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻!
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Hello Laura, thank you as always!!!
@creativecheersoffashionlau7364 Жыл бұрын
@@ThoughtfulCreativity you’re very welcome! You’re the best! 😊
@juanitar.miller5210 Жыл бұрын
I really love your close-in video footage, makes it better than in person observation over an instructor’s shoulder!
@kristind.8379 Жыл бұрын
Although I rarely sew garments from the beginning, I love your videos . Your tutorials have given me more confidence to alter and draft patterns!! When my daughter asked me to completely change her thrifted prom dress into a pantsuit, I did it! It was adorable. I never would have attempted this a few years ago.
@Escape10mom Жыл бұрын
Great info. I've used several of these techniques!
@liletteautrey8481 Жыл бұрын
They are both good the way you did the neck liner for the sleeveless t shirt
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lilette! I hope these come in handy :)
@dashiajames1882 Жыл бұрын
This timing is literally right. I have a duster but sleeves are to tight, so I decided to cut off the sleeve & sew the armhole. Love this channel..!! I'm glad I came across it. Its very teachable. I literally regret going to Fashion School..!! Well KZbin didn't exist..!!
@julien793510 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you so much. You mentioned a foot for top stitching (Edge Joining / Edge Stitching foot) but thought to mention that I have this foot and certainly use it for edge/top stitching, with needle to the far left - gives about 1/8th inch sewing line. I bought it as a 'Stitch-in-the-Ditch' foot (quilting). I thought I'd mention this in case anyone was trying to find one to buy. :) I love the 'stretchy' thread for knit fabric collars. Will be very useful for making r-shirt collars. Thank you :)
@ThoughtfulCreativity10 ай бұрын
Yoi are a star, thank you!
@HaloannАй бұрын
This was so great! I have a tank top that's almost finished, but I couldn't get the neck band to sit correctly no matter what I did. I think I'll try the binding technique on it!
@rosemarysheppard3619 Жыл бұрын
This is so informative. Stretch necklines are really tricky for me so this video has been really helpful …. Thank you. And your work is so beautifully presented. Brilliant 👏👏🥰
@SBL19327 ай бұрын
You are a wealth of knowledge. What an informative video. Thank you for sharing and teaching us how to do necklines and arm holes.
@lynnb11084 ай бұрын
Really great tutorials I have shared them with friends that are just learning & it saves me from explaining demonstrating again and again ...thank you!
@michellepark778 Жыл бұрын
FOE also makes a nice finish for binding neckline. Grosgrain ribbon can also look cute, especially with ribbon with cute phases, patterns or images,
@AngeliqueStevens5 ай бұрын
You are a lifesaver thank you so very much! Now I have a better understanding of what the instructions are trying to tell me to do. Everything is finally making sense!! ❤
@kriskeuler4455 Жыл бұрын
Your timing is perfect ❤❤❤this is exactly the tutorial I needed for up cycling the items I recently purchased 🥰have a blessed day and thank you so much ❤
@travellerg.8068 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge
@KarenMcNeil-en2fn Жыл бұрын
You always make such a neat and precise neckline 🙂
@ouwerkerk289 ай бұрын
Awesome. Never knew about the flexible thread, I'm buying some now!
@DLowryVA10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Helps me so so so much!!
@ThoughtfulCreativity10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I truly appreciate that and I am happy it helped you
@722dabba Жыл бұрын
The first beautiful v neckline I did was step by step with your neck video running. I did exactly what you said. After years of lousy knit necklines, I got a beautiful neckline. Thank you!! I prefer maraflex ( which is gutterman brand)which I think is the best thread for straight stitching knits. I had a trouble with ecoflex. I got my maraflex from wawak on big cones
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
That is so awesome, THANK YOU for sharing and watching, awww, made my day!
@NancyW96CatLady Жыл бұрын
This is super helpful! I will definitely be trying the fold under technique now that I know how.
@clarapn Жыл бұрын
Beautiful and complete video like ever, thanks🌷 👏👏
@elainemartin1321 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!! Thank you---this is really helpful.
@susanrayner5836 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant thank you, never thought to put facing on hoodie love the finish x
@jbartrug574 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job. ❤
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Thank you and happy sewing! :)
@CatherineSews Жыл бұрын
Beautiful techniques and super clear instructions! Thanks so much ❤
@loverlyme2 ай бұрын
This was helpful. I've been sewing (on and off) for the past 50+ years but I've never sewn with stretch fabrics before. I'm guessing that's because we didn't have access to a lot of stretch fabrics when I was younger. I also heard that you really need an overlocker/serger when making clothes from stretch fabrics, which I don't have. Thirdly, stretch clothes tend to fit okay on me since they're fairly casual. Since I have some odd measurements, I've always directed my sewing items at clothes that I need to tailor to fit me so that has meant woven fabrics. There's just one thing that I don't get about adding a stretch binding to a stretch top (eg at 20:05): You attach the stretch binding on with a zigzag stitch (if using an ordinary sewing machine) but once you turn that binding over to top stitch (eg at 21:36), you then use a straight stitch! Do you do something that will help the neckline to still stretch? I'm not sure if I'm missing something here but if I straight stitch without stretching both fabrics as I go, won't I end up with a neckline that will not stretch to allow my head to go through easily? Can anyone here help me with this little misunderstanding?
@ThoughtfulCreativity2 ай бұрын
Hello there, great question and I actually go over it at the beginning of the video, start watching at about 3 minutes and I do mention it in the segment that you describe, I said that I am using Eloflex thread. At the beginning of the video, at about 3 minutes, I go over what is Eloflex thread and the question that you had about using straight stitch on knit fabrics.
@loverlyme2 ай бұрын
@@ThoughtfulCreativity I'll go back and pay more attention to that part. I've not come across Eloflex thread before. Do you know if it has a generic (rather than brand) name (in case it's under a different name near me)?
@arvettadelashmit9337 Жыл бұрын
I'm not going to drive very far to buy knit fabrics. Lexington is over 120 miles from here. We have four quilt shops, plus one Walmart, here. There aren't a lot of choices to be found here to make garments out of. That's why I shop in Second Hand Shops. Yes, I needed this video to better understand how to finish my necklines. Thank you for this video.
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Arvetta, hello there :) Not many choices where I live either, but I do have a few online shops I trust - that's where I get my knit fabrics :) second hand is also a great option!
@cindymichaud7111 Жыл бұрын
So wonderfully skilled. God bless you 🙏👑✝💖
@InAgatasCottage Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video as always. I love using binding for various projects. I use fold under technique, love the finish it gives me.
@buzzi2k8 ай бұрын
These tips are absolutely fantastic!!
@Mel-zy1qu6 ай бұрын
This was so helpful! I have some lovely hemp jersey to sew up and will be trying the fold under technique.
@bobbiec Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this for the amazing tips!
@pbeths59 Жыл бұрын
Always very clear videos! I recently purchased Eloflex thread at major craft store. Have you ever had problems with this thread breaking? I am beginning to think the thread is old because gently pull and it breaks!
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Hmmm... That's interesting. I have a pink Eloflex and it is the only one that broke a couple of times while I was sewing, but then I adjusted my tension and it was all good. If it breaks at a gentle pull - I would assume the same as what you said, that it might be old... I had the same happen to regular (other brand) all purpose thread that was old. Hmmm... I know people have said under my videos that they want to burn Eloflex thread, lol, but I honestly don't have many problems with it. Maraflex is another one that people love to use. Also, I have done straight stitch with a regular all purpose thread, but as I mentioned in the video - longer stitch length and making sure that the neckline isn't tight is the rule of thumb to avoid popped seams when doing straight stitch on knit fabrics.
@rhondacronkhite606 Жыл бұрын
Great video and nice work. I’m making a stretch fabric top and wondered how to finish the neck. Going to try the fold under method.
@katherinebrockhoff8476 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the 4th method- I love it! I’ve never liked the look of serging, fold over & topstitch on my projects & many patterns call for this. This is same effect & I suspect results in a much more stable RTW look. Great refresh on the other methods too.
@ivelissebouet9563 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sooomuch for this video. 🙏
@nirmaleedesoyza6265 Жыл бұрын
Love you dear..your work s sawing is perfect
@davidmarsh959 Жыл бұрын
they all look terrific just like a profesional would do but I class you as a professional because your finishes are all perfect as you are best wishes Debbie .....I love your channel and I am trying to do my pwn patterns but cannot I will keep trying xxxxx
@lafrileuse4459 Жыл бұрын
You can buy a bias foot for coverstitch machines that sews your binding on in one simple step. It looks wonderful and it's very fast and easy. I love mine!
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@stephaniebenjamin8108 Жыл бұрын
Any videos on this same thing for fabric that are not stretchy. Love your work
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Yep, you just have to watch this video till the very end - the link (end screen) is right at the end of the video for a detailed 4 technique neckline tutorial for non-stretch fabrics
@marionlacey1986 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Alisa, this is another wonderful video! 🐾🥰
@ChloeLouiseTheRonnieRepublic7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I will try the fold over on a scoop neck tee shirt. Do you have a vid on the decorative finish on the child's tee shirt. It is very attractive. Thank you.
@avdm196 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching the video. Always nice to have different techniques explained in one instruction. Another brand offering good quality elastic thread is Mettler-Amann : the thread is called Seraflex and has lots of colours. No longer popped seams and no longer need for zigzag stitches since I started using it. I also use it instead of serging the band to the top to reduce the bulk serging creates. I also test the top with the band basted if the band is cut on the bias from a non-stretch fabric. I also like to use foldover elastic as a finish for the neck.
@carolcarter865 Жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation. Thank you. Such a good tutorial ❤
@msdecleir63895 ай бұрын
GENIIOUS! Thank you!
@jsd2457 Жыл бұрын
It really does take practice for the neckline to lay flat. Yours is hugging your neck. I want mine to do that.
@rosariacarlostella91056 ай бұрын
There is also Maraflex by Gütermann who make a stretch thread for straight stitch seeing on stretch fabrics. I’ve just recently tried it and it is INCREDIBLE!!! it doesn’t break when swing and has an amazing stretch ability when sewn in.
@vanashreechetty6097 Жыл бұрын
Hi.. gosh i appreciate your tutorial so much.. thank you very much.. please advise how i can convert a v-neck mesh dress into a shrug.. i wish to use it over another sleeveless dress.. thanking you kindly
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Hello there, I have a few shrug tutorials on the channel - just go and take a look and it will give you plenty of ideas :)
@vanashreechetty6097 Жыл бұрын
@@ThoughtfulCreativity will do thanks
@elzinawhite3199 Жыл бұрын
Awesome .. thanks ❤❤❤
@annodgren3988 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos and would like to thank you for sharing them! Question: When using the Eloflex Stretchable Thread, do you use it in the bobbin as well?
@CoolReality Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Thank you so much.
@gerriebell2128 Жыл бұрын
All of the fabric of those shirts is wonderful! What is it and where did you buy it?
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Gerrie, hello there! Great question, let's see - all of them are knitts: cotton, cotton/lycra, rayon/lycra, bamboo/lycra and etc. Some are from Eco-Bee (my good friend Agata sent it to me from Ireland as a gift), most are from Fabric Mart and maybe one is from Joann's. Here is where I mostly get my fabric from - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eISoo3Zmj9-Igc0
@theresaanndiaz3179 Жыл бұрын
WAWAK sells twill tape in 1/4 inch width. They are one of my favorite places to buy sewing supplies. Their prices and quality is good. Their shipping is reasonable.
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Oh thank you!!! Although I am past the 1/4 twill tape (I really like bias tape much better, just personal preference) but I will take a look - I have so many people mention them for thread and other supplies, that I simply must take a look :) you are a star!
@windlessoriginals1150 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
I am glad that this is helpful :)
@e.c.5851 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your videos. I am new to stretchy fabrics. The neck area of my garment becomes wavy when I top stitch with my machine. Any tips other than the eloflex thread?
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
You might be either 1) stretching your fabric as you sew, which results in waves 2) the presser foot oressure might be too much for an even feed of your project so it stretches it out, you can adjust that 3) give your neckline a good press (if your fabric allows it) and see if the waves go away, usually they do, ( if the original neckline is not too wavy to begin with)
@jacquipayne7346 Жыл бұрын
That hoodie is gorgeous!! Do you have a pattern for it? Awesome tutorial 🙌🎉
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Jacqui, hellot here! It is a sweater modification from a knit bodice block series on my channel, hood pattern from my video tutorial, sleeve pattern from a sleeve block tutorial on my channel, make it wider to have a slight gathered effect at the cuff. Cuff tutorial on the channel :)
@janicespringstube1678 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on attaching a hood to a garment? Thank you
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
I do :) multiple videos, one of them is linked in the description of this video.
@Joani161 Жыл бұрын
I notice you pin horizontally ( do too) and others do ir vertically, What are the pros and cons for doing that.
@johnettehaines62915 ай бұрын
What do you use on your bobbin when you use the stretchy thread?
@leannerickard9646 Жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful to me. When you use the Eloflex thread, do you also use it in the bobbin? If so, how do you wind it on the bobbin?
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Leanne, that's awesome. This thread goes on top and in the bobbin, I personally wind it the same way as a regular thread :)
@leannerickard9646 Жыл бұрын
@@ThoughtfulCreativity I'll have to give it a try! Thanks!
@ildaquintanilla-e9s Жыл бұрын
So do I put Eloflex thread in the bobbin too??
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Yes :) just like a regular thread.
@ashleymcmahon3953 Жыл бұрын
Does the eloflex go into the bobbin as well?
@drejoicepr Жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial …. Do you use the elastic thread only in the bobbin?
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Hello there, Deanna:) Both - upper and bobbin.
@drejoicepr Жыл бұрын
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thanks a bunch for getting back to me so quick!!! Yestesday, I made two shirt with knit fabric for my grandaughter who is 5 using the Eloflex thread per your recommedantaion and the result was "FANTASTIC"... Now I have another question for you, one of the knit fabrics was a little challenging because it tended to roll up; but on this one after I finished the hem it keept rolling up, I steamed it, but still....keept rolling up. Do you have any recommendation that should I consider next time? The hem was tiny, abount 3/8". I don't know if this matter or not. MANY MANY THANKS for your tips and your easy way to sew.... ¡¡¡¡Dios te bendiga!!!!! (God Bless you). May best wishes for you and your family from a Puerto Rican grandma who live in USA 😀
@user-hc2pk1xz8i Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, very clear instructions. However, I tried the fold over method and my neckband stands up away from the body. it looks OK, kind of cute, but what did I do wrong? Band too long or too short?
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Hmm... let's see. Most probably your band is too short. I cut mine just a tad shorter than the actual length of the neckline and never had any issues, also keep the seam allowances on a smaller side. I hope this helps! :)
@leeway3739 Жыл бұрын
It is 100% everyone's preference, but usually in the garment industry the join seam on the neckband is attached at the shoulder seam. It is the least noticeable spot on the garment when worn. On a raglan sleeve like in your example it would be placed at the back sleeve seam.
@kchart478 ай бұрын
Hi Alisa! Where do you get your beautiful fabrics? Another great video…Thanks!
@ThoughtfulCreativity8 ай бұрын
Hello there :) I have about handful of trusted places, here's the video where you can see all of them - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eISoo3Zmj9-Igc0
@MariaSantos-dz9lh11 ай бұрын
Alissa thank you for your videos I've been watching you since you were in Canada. Can you tell me where you get your eloflex thread, the brand and also you buy clear correct? I'm going to try your methods and I want to get the correct thread. Thank you kindly. Your videos are great.
@Silver_Threads_Sewing Жыл бұрын
Your amazing! ❤
@karenrozanski9231 Жыл бұрын
I am working on a crinkle knot tie front blouse. But for life of me I cant figure out how to reinforce the neckline under the tie. Do you have any advice since I cannot use a regular stabilizer because of the crinkles. Thanks so much.
@dellmktr41527 ай бұрын
Do you have video on attaching mnit waistband? Tq
@ThoughtfulCreativity7 ай бұрын
Yep, it is on my channel of you can use KZbin search for it and add my channel name so that it would show :)
@RobynCoburn Жыл бұрын
Do you put the stretchy thread in both the top and bobbin? Does the bobbin fill up in the regular way, or is there a way to adjust the tension?
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Robyn, Please read previous questions/comments about the same topic and my reply :)
@Carol-Bell Жыл бұрын
I want to know how to draft these necklines. I’m struggling with how to draw a neckline like on the tank top or the T shirt you put a self-facing on. A round neckline that is a little bit lower than the T shirt one
@vminifie837 Жыл бұрын
The bias tape that was used on the back neckline, is it of woven or knit fabric?
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
it is mentioned in the video :)
@KellyZiccarello Жыл бұрын
do you use same thread (Eloflex) in bobbin? If not what do you recommend for bobbin
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Yes, in both, upper and bobbin, just like a regular thread.
@UmAbdu2 ай бұрын
So how much the band shorter than the neckline ? Is it 1/3 shorter ?
@daxxydog5777 Жыл бұрын
Maybe narrow hem tape might work instead of twill tape?
@joanneferguson9297 Жыл бұрын
Can you use single fold bias tape?
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Try it and see how it works for you
@jean2852 Жыл бұрын
What type of fabric is the band on the fold under top?
@ThoughtfulCreativity Жыл бұрын
Lightweight knit. You can also pause the video where I show the tag for that fabric :)