How to sew the thick seams in denim

[@markmooney5662]

I cannot begin to tell how much this video is appreciated...... thank you and God bless. Gilly wife of Mark in Norfolk UK

[@annabuther923]

The very very video on sewing with denim. So thankful 👍🏼😉

[@conniesoares157]

This was a great video. Jeans are such a thick challenge. I have also found if you cut out the area where the seam is and then fold up your hem you are then only needing to go through the 6 layers instead of 9. I have made many Levi’s into shorts for my BIL and when I took apart a hem on an existing pair of pants I found that was what they did! Those wedge ideas were great! I have the wedge “Jean-a-ma-jig” that my mom bought over 25 years ago.

[@debbiebuttars5598]

You are just the BEST teacher! Such clear, articulate explanations and perfect close-up video. Thanks!

[@lisachetti1370]

OMG best demo ever! You are officially the Denim Queen. Thank you for the homemade tool tips. Inevitably you start a project and need to finish, no time to order or run to buy a premade tool.

[@andreaary4845]

Excellent video on sewing thicker seams! Great solutions to a common problem. Thank you so much, I always learn from your videos.

[@kofawcett3643]

Momma of a short family here. Teaching myself how to hem pants with youtube videos. Of course I started with a pair of lined carthartts!! This video was very helpful. Thank you!

[@nanclayton9469]

Thank u so very much! I have been sewing for 50 years and hemming jeans have always been a problem

[@jeanmorales257]

Hey, this was really helpful! I never thought that using a wedge could solve this. In my case I used a popsicle stick and it did the trick. You are awesome!

[@carolynsloan3349]

Thank you. I really needed that info. I do a lot of jeans repair for all my family. I willput this info to good use.😊

[@conniesteele7213]

Great lesson. I knew to put the gadget behind the needle but I have never seen it used for top stitching. Thanks.

[@Joy1957K]

Thank you Laura. 😍👍👏👏👏That was so helpful. 🥰😘🇦🇺❤

[@patrysnel1392]

Thank you so much for this! You're the Best Teacher! Greetings from South Africa

[@emmalea2765]

That is so clever. I thought my machine was just not strong enough. I am going to try this

[@rrome6178]

Great instructions, thank you!

[@CALB2009]

Outstanding tutorial! THANK YOU LAURA!

[@JC-hn7cm]

Brilliant!! Thank you, Laura. As always, clear and relevant.

[@christinemeleg4535]

Great timing, my friend asked me to mend her jeans, with your explanation I can! She was convinced that she would have to throw them away until I showed her the repair on a pair of mine. I had to hand sew those!!!!! So much ea sier to use my machine!

[@manueladangelo7361]

Thank you, Laura!!!

[@helenfleet2410]

I bought myself the denim foot and use it a lot but with the addition of the seam guides to help over thick seams it becomes a game changer. Great tips thank you. Clearly demonstrated.

[@barbarablake7111]

Laura, you give great tips. Thank you!!!

[@adamkerr8003]

Great, clear video!

[@KnitLoveHK]

So great tips Know more about it And know how to solve this issue Really helpful and thanks

[@lindajeffries7937]

Thanks for providing this very helpful video. I am in the process of hemming jeans and this video will ease the stress.

[@dinahsoar6982]

Who knew? Great tips..thanks.

[@suepopoff3159]

Ha, I have often wondered how to use this tool properly! Wow, so easy, thank you for another great tip!

[@dianebauers4231]

This was such a great and needed video!!! I was using my tool, to get over a seam, all wrong, putting it IN FRONT of my foot instead of in the back - up against the seam. Plus, now I can sew along side a seam. Thank you SO MUCH for this video!!!

[@traceyseymour7700]

Thank you so very much, not sure my Janome has a denim foot. I sew with denim all the time as i make bags and other goodies….this was so good to know. Have an awesome day/night xxx

[@cjane51]

Love your videos. I always learn so much. Thanks Laura

[@rachelburgener819]

Laura: This us such awesome knowledge to have. Not long ago I learned the fabric option from someone👏👏👏. Recently I was altering my sons pants, in a pinch for time of course- my husband and son were in the room waiting. I kept saying ughh I need a hump jumper lol, scrambling for a thick enough piece of material! AHHAAAAA I found one and got so excited. My guys were just dumbfounded when I was explaining,😳🤔😝🤣🤣🤣. Well one of those moments ya just had to be there🤪. Thank you so much for all you do for us on your channel ❤️😀

[@ecoquilting7077]

You're so good as explaining these useful details! I watched another video you did on this topic a while ago, and have used various homemade versions-- really helpful! I call them "risers".

[@SparkyOne549]

I have scraps of fabric that I put under the foot over thick seams. For denim, I use denim, flannel, I use flannel. I fold it to the same thickness of the seams, works every time. For really heavy denim, I use a hammer to flatten the seams.

[@eduardachi2571]

great tip i love it

[@alexowles1642]

Thank you, Lora!

[@honestreviews2321]

Thank you

[@judyl3492]

Would you do a video on binding. What width and why. I have seen single double flange and so many different widths. Please explain which one to use and when. I would really appreciate it

[@kymsanewski6199]

Brilliant!

[@jenniferscherzer6192]

This was great ! Thank you

[@helendavenport7298]

It would have been so helpful to discuss what length of stitch and tension when sewing denim.

[@gwenandbertsattic993]

Genius ❤

[@doreensherk287]

Good tutorial. I like your scarf, very attractive on you. Your machine sure has a large number of different feet which is a nice feature.

[@diannefrench9550]

Thank you for the video ...where did you get your pieces of plastic please

[@heatherwhite4422]

I have being sewing for over 30 years (having started out making my own clothing, including my wedding dress, and am making more quilts over the years) and I always seem to have issues hemming jeans. I just hemmed 5 pairs of stretch denim jeans and was trying to figure out if I should use a jeans needle or stretch. I ended up using stretch and the hems turned out pretty good but I am still curious if that was the best needle to use. I used foam under my pressure foot to even it out.. What do you think?

[@nora22000]

My machine has a hinged foot, so the front goes up but the back of the foot stays level. It's an amazing solution that creates perfect stitches. That said, I still love this tutorial, because I like to know how things work.

[@carolynnscoffield440]

What make and model is your machine with the hinged foot?

[@nora22000]

@@carolynnscoffield440 I have the Brother PQ1500SL. It's a single-stitch, high shank, heavy duty machine, not very expensive but has all the wonderful feet you could desire, including the hinged basic foot.

[@nf2885]

What are those plastic scraper like tools called?

[@samiraayad1033]

صباح الهنا والسرور ياجميله الجميلات. هل يمكن إرسال ال4 دواسات+دواس العضم الاقمشه القطنيه والفيزون.وشكرا

[@charlotteknox8100]

I just use a hammer to flatten the denim; works really well.

[@barbarak413]

This tutorial came a bit to late next time I know what to do