How To: Thread Twin Needle (Sewing for Beginners)

Learn how to thread your sewing machine with 2 threads. A great technique to use as a decorative stitch, to finish jersey or knit fabrics with a fake coverlock stitch or for pin-tucks.
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[@Kathleen58]

I saw a video where you can use a twin needle for decorative stitches, of which I had no idea you could do this. Now I’m all excited about doing this.❤

[@nouvarae]

Hi Aneka, I'm a beginner and have been following your beginner videos. I'm so grateful for you sharing your knowledge and taking the time to make these videos for us newbies! I've learned so much from you and am feeling more confident on trying out sewing. Thanks so much and wish you all the best with everything you're doing!!

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you for such a lovely message. Aneka xx

[@Penguinandpear]

Im loving this series. Even though I consider myself intermediate, I am picking up some bits of knowledge in these beginner tutorials. Well done, Aneka x

[@MadetoSew]

Thanks so much Claire. I am so grateful to your kind feedback. Aneka xx

[@janspenno2241]

I agree ☝️

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you x

[@GagaKnits]

Thank you for sharing this. I will give my twin needle a try on the weekend. X

[@MadetoSew]

Great news. Let me know how you get on. Aneka x

[@6ceci]

hi Aneka .I'm a beginner and I've been following your videos. Please, I would love patterns with princess seams and halter tops. Thank you. God bless

[@MadetoSew]

Of course, thank you for the suggestions. I have some princess seam patterns coming. x

[@npaola06]

Hi Aneka. I'm starting to learn how to sew. You mentioned that it can be used for jersey fabric, I'm wondering if the stitch pattern should be zigzag, otherwise will be in trouble of breaking the thread with a stretchy knit fabric. Thanks so much for all your clear explanations. I'm so happy I found you to start my sewing journey.

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Nat, You can use a twin needle on jersey fabric, around necklines and hems. This means it looks similar to a cover lock or cover hem machine. But you are right that because it is a straight stitch it will be weaker and can break when the jersey is stretched. You could try a very small zigzag stitch (a wonky straight stitch, so 2.5mm length and 0.5mm width), this can help. But check that your machine can do this with the twin needle and that it doesn't hit the foot plate. Another option is to try a reinforced straight stitch, the machine sews over twice and this can work with knits? Thanks, Aneka

[@npaola06]

Thanks Aneka. As always very clear explanations. You're an amazing teacher!

[@MadetoSew]

@@npaola06 Thank you so much Nat.

[@akinladesuliat8752]

This is fantastic.you always make sewing very and more interesting to me.infact,it always arose my curiosity.dose this requires two bobbins too,can Single needle machine be used for double needle machine?if yes,how

[@MadetoSew]

Are you talking about a twin needle industrial sewing machine? Yes you can remove the left hand needle from this machine (the twin needles aren't joined like they are on domestic sewing machines), and just use the right hand needle. However if you want an industrial to do single needle stitching, you are better with a single needle industrial. It will sew better and be easier to use than a twin needle industrial (the foot is larger for the twin needles) etc. I hope this helps? Aneka

[@shirleyannbenjamin3492]

thank-you thank-you very much for teaching me

[@MadetoSew]

Pleasure.

[@interestedobserver9352]

Such an informative video. Once again you taught me something new. I had no idea that thread spools differ in how the thread is wound on it and therefore how it unwinds. You are really a wonderful teacher and so patient with information that must seem so mundane to you. Do you teach actual classes?

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you very much. Yes I do offer in-person classes in the UK, as well as abroad. I have dates on my website www.madetosew.com. Dates for 2019 will be launching in the next month. Aneka

[@katyingram7457]

Thank you. Expertly explained!

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you Katy.

[@3939889ISME]

Thanks. So do we need to backstitch at the beginning and end of the sewing?

[@MadetoSew]

Yes, I would. Or you could tie the threads off it was topstitching.

[@servantoftheservant5022]

Thanks

[@MadetoSew]

Welcome

[@Sokeresa]

Dam Anika, how many turns does it take to thread a God Damned machine! I'm impressed with your skills of sewing and teaching though. Love the accent too

[@MadetoSew]

Thanks so much. You will get there I promise! :-))

[@KarolinaMakeupTutorial]

I’m just curious how to sew double line showing inside but outside just one 😱 basically all around in a shirt or dress … like strap dress ! Thanks ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Karolina, it sounds like the garment has a binding? This would result in one stitch on the outside and 2 on the inside.

[@KarolinaMakeupTutorial]

@@MadetoSew hi thanks for replaying ❤️❤️❤️❤️ and yeah I bought a dress which have a thick layer of fabric all around , but I was thinking how to make that thick view , but the one stitch it’s showing outside and 2 inside 😳😱 and both it’s holding well without showing on top the second line 🤨 , EDIT update …. Yeah , I saw a tutorial “ Bias binding “ but still showing one or 2 lines both sides …. My point it’s how one facing up and 2 inside holding the facing one too without showing the second one !

[@MadetoSew]

@@KarolinaMakeupTutorial Can you email me a picture? My email is [e-mail]. Then I can take a look and tell you what it is, what has been done and hopefully you will know what to do. 😊 You can do bias binding with 1 on the outside and 2 on the inside, it depends how it was sewn. 😊

[@KarolinaMakeupTutorial]

@@MadetoSew Thank you , I’ll send the pic right away , again Thanks so much , I really wanna learn how to fix my own clothes , not for business , I really love how easy you do all and I would Love to learn from ya ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤓☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@MadetoSew]

@@KarolinaMakeupTutorial Found it. Will reply now. So pleased you enjoying making your own. 😊 😘

[@achrafzaidi3038]

I luv ur machine

[@MadetoSew]

Oh thank you! :-))

[@tamarcanady5333]

But what WAS the “better” tension on one of the hems? And I thought when the presser foot was down, the tension plates were closed? But you can thread like that?

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Tamar, I usually go for the looser tension, but it really depends if you are doing the stitch on stretch fabrics or wovens. And of course it depends on your machine that you are using. It's always best to test it. Yes you are right when the foot is down the tension plates are closed, as long as the thread has gone through the tension plates then it can be easier to thread like this because it gives some tension on the thread. Hope that helps, Aneka

[@alyonapavlyk2353]

Love it! Thank u❤️

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you x

[@annabelleghilks5760]

I’m not sure what’s happening, but whenever I try and see with the twin needle the bobbin thread clumps up REALLY bad and the jams my machine! Any tips, because I’m legitimately crying from frustration

[@MadetoSew]

Oh no Annabelle, this sounds awful. Has it worked on your machine before? What machine are you using? I presume that the bobbin is fine on a straight stitch? Aneka

[@annabelleghilks5760]

Made to Sew I think I figured out the problem, after watching your video on which needle to use, I tried it on one of my lighter fabrics, and I worked perfectly so, I’m going out tomorrow to get a thicker needle. Thank you for helping 💕

[@MadetoSew]

@@annabelleghilks5760 Oh wonderful. So pleased I could help! :-)) 💖

[@terribishop5313]

OMG thank you!!!!

[@MadetoSew]

Thanks Terri.

[@AmariaZu]

Hey, so no matter what I do, I can't get my twin needles to work on any of my front loading bobbin machines. Is there something I'm missing? It's absolutely fine on my top loading machines, but never the front loading machines 🥴

[@MadetoSew]

Hello Amaria, I have both a top loading and front loading machine here and it works on my machines. Very odd. I believe I have read somewhere about it not working on certain machines but I don't know why that is the case. Have you asked your sewing machine dealer about it? Sorry that I don't know the answer.

[@AmariaZu]

@@MadetoSew honestly they don't know anything- dept store for 1, Kijiji for another and inherited the most recent one from my mother in law. I actually love sewing machines and each one has a specialty, my singer simple is what I teach kids and young ppl beginner classes on, and my other two are just good hardy machines, a Singer and a Brother which I keep set for zigzag Spandex/Lycra and embroidery edging (button hole). I also have a basic serger from Brother. (I have a retired fashion mate that is top loading but now it only back stitches and zigzags, not evenly tho, which I keep forgetting to send for repairs) I've gotten a new top loading machine so I'll use it for the hem work and non-zigzag swimsuits.

[@MadetoSew]

@@AmariaZu I have tried to do some research as to why they aren't working, as it does seem odd. But I haven't been able to find much. It could be to do with the bobbin tension? But I wouldn't mess with this if it is sewing a straight stitch normally. You could buy a second bobbin case and play with the tension on the second case (so you have one designed to factory standard, and one you play with)?

[@KathBorup]

What stitch did you use for this? I have a similar machine

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Kath, this is just a standard straight stitch. You don't need to change anything.

[@ruthwood461]

How to place two bobbins

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Ruth, unfortunately these sewing machines only have 1 place for a bobbin. So you can only have 1 bobbin thread.

[@ruthwood461]

Thanks for letting me know.. I’ll keep researching a two bobbin machine to learn more. Thank you

[@MadetoSew]

@@ruthwood461 I am not sure it even exists in an industrial sense? Let me know what you find. Depending what stitch you are after, you might want to look at an overlocker/serger? If you are looking for something that looks like more threads are involved.

[@kavithaka2598]

Hi Ma'am kindly upload Indian Saree Blouse Drafting Video. Please...

[@MadetoSew]

Ok, I will look into it.

[@Bt234]

🙋🏻‍♀️

[@MadetoSew]

:-))