NEED TO KNOW TIPS ON HOW TO PREP YOUR FABRIC BEFORE CUTTING - For The Absolute Beginner Sewist

Sewing is a process, there are so many details and things to know before even getting to the machine. What do you need to know before cutting? How to prep your fabric for cutting!
What is the warp? weft?
We will explore the easiest way to find the weft grain-line, to properly straighten the grain if is it skewed and the indications from the right and wrong side of your fabric. By learning these few tips before cutting, you may better understand the ways to be prepared to get to the cutting process. NO MORE CUTTING ANXIETY!
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Faren
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[@jori7398]

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[@elenav971]

Ugh so helpful for a beginner sewist like me. Please, please start posting again. You're such a good teacher.

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Wowwww, thank you so much! So glad you surfed over here and subscribed. Taking a bit of a break with filming for the summer but am starting back up again this September. Thanks again foe being here and send these lovely encouraging words my way (I needed it). 😘 You may wanna surf iver to my video about "decoding patterns".

[@amberdawn6793]

Lol I’m self taught and I can’t even tell you how long I struggled with figuring out which side was the right vs wrong since my primary fabric is a solid black interlock knit lol literally sat there staring at it under different lighting to figure it out til I finally just picked one. This video confirmed my choice was correct this whole time so bettt thank you!

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

lol... glad I could help!

[@leeculver]

I came in for the tutorial, I stayed for your personality, love it - thanks for the tips x

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[@itimk0]

So much great info, but a little bit lighthearted at the same time! Really helped me feel less intimidated about the whole process

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

Thank you so much! Nice to know we can make sewing lighthearted - I personally never liked learning if the lessons were stiff and scripted, so glad I have the opportunity to share my knowledge with the world in a way that is different and fun!

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

Thank you so much! Nice to know we can make sewing lighthearted - I personally never liked learning if the lessons were stiff and scripted, so glad I have the opportunity to share my knowledge with the world in a way that is different and fun!

[@roxannedawson3920]

So I haven't really sewed since middle school and I'm about to make my first project in almost 20 yrs. I'm so glad I found your channel. Totally obsessed already.

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

Thank you so much for watching! Nice to know I have obessed followers here - yay. My suggestion, do the easiest project to boost your confidence with the sewing machine - I know that sometimes people want to jump roght into making pants or something hard because they have so many ideas... but trust me starting hard will only frustrate you. Take it easy at first. Best of luck!!

[@roxannedawson3920]

@@LTRLTrendFashnGuru @LTRL Trend - Fashn Guru Unfortunately, I did not pick something easy. I'm doing a trench coat, as it's part of my halloween outfit, but your videos are helping so much.

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

@@roxannedawson3920 that's fantastic!! Keep me updated on the progress, Id love yo see what you made - follow @ltrltrend on instagram and hashtag us!!

[@margarets2680]

Relieved I found you before I ruined fabric omg

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

YAY!! So glad you found us and saved you some tears.

[@cassietheconqueror]

This video was so helpful! I’m making my first beginner project and got stuck at the cutting instruction diagram! You helped me understand cutting on the fold. Thanks!

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

you are most welcome! Hope your first project is going well.😃

[@Jin04115]

Now I would pay to take classes from you. Solid.👍🏾

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[@roxanaramstrom]

oh my gosh I am so glad I found this, I am doing scrub shirts for work and was so overwhelmed. excellent tutorial.

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You are a wonderful teacher I’ve learn a whole lot from you keep up the good work that you’re doing, you really explain everything.

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

Thanks for watching Netty! Glad to hear you enjoy learning from our videos.

[@amygutierrez2287]

Thank you!!!! Very helpful, especially for this beginner.

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Love your videos, I've just found you and I've watch 4 in a row already. I like your down to earth approach whilst you naturally ooze professional knowledge.

[@cronicasdediamante5802]

Wow. As description says.. Sewing its a process.. Thanks for share your skills

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

Thanks for watching! Happy to share and inspire others to learn the process of sewing.

[@Cwarrior-003]

Really good teacher l am happy to have find this video

[@daljon13]

Great video. Learned so much

[@vanniscolozzi1440]

you are great girl! thanks for explaining all this little fancy tricks! I love it!

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

Thank you so much for your comment! Happy to share my knowledge with the world. 🥰

[@Stephaniexxxx]

I just got my first seamstress job, start in 3 days and now I’m hard core questioning my skills 😅 coming back to the basics just to make sure hahaha

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

Congratulations! I have definitely been there with questioning my skills, but just think.... it's not brain surgery. Sewing is an art and should be seen as an exploration of our skills. There is not always a right and a wrong (black or white) way of doing a craft that is truly all your own. Always be curious ! Much love to you.

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Hahaha... always looking to improve my content. I just hope that if people dislike, they would tell me why.... Thanks for watching Brandon!

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Thank you for sharing your skills and talent. :)

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

You are most welcome!! Thanks so much for watching and sending some love my way... happy to share!

[@janobrien1936]

Awesome. Fun and not intimidating, although I feel that it really is! 😅

[@caitlynhays6635]

This is literally so helpful ❤👏 THANK YOU 👏

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

Amazing!! This makes me so happy to hear it was helpful!!! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@jacquelynhiggins2033]

Very clear! Thanks!!

[@lesliemacpherson3204]

I love your energy. Perfect video for a perfect beginner like me.

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Super!

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

Thank you very much!

[@T3CPO]

Is cotton lawn (very light weight cotton lawn) ok to cut 2 at the same time or should I treat it like chiffon? (only one at a time?)

[@LynnaKatriel]

Great video! The music is a little loud while wearing earbuds, though. Distracts from your voice.

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

Sorry about that... I totally agree, some of my videos have music that is too loud; however, my editor has since made the adjustments for all my new videos. Thanks for watching and letting us know. 💜🙏

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[@frankjanvari8650]

hello Feran another great video I see a cover stitch sewing machine in some of your videos in your studio would love to watch a video all about the cover stitch sewing machine and what its used for and to operate it and I see you have a older smaller green juki sewing machine please kindly provide some info about it please ok?please kindly reply back ok?thank you very much.

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

Hi Frank, the machine I have in the background is a serger (not a coverstotch machine), the green juki is a straight stitch only, so it is the same as the one I use in my machine sewing tutorials (but just a newer version 😉). Thanks again for your comment and interesting.

[@barbaraferron7994]

Do you have a video on stretchy knits? When I measure twice or more. I keep getting a different measure.

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

YES, in fact I have a playlist especially for stretch fabrics --- here is the link kzbin.info/aero/PL-YpPbuSWHhsuJFjyfo1QwA8_zRxZ-0N6

[@ruthhenry1055]

That’s kool

[@rosemartin9312]

Colourful and jovial but a bit advanced and not always explained well for a beginner-I thought it was basics-but thanks anyway for sharing👍🏼

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

Thank you for your comment. I will need to do a follow up video to explain better? What issues were you having that made you come to this video... and what can I improve on in future videos? Thanks for watching and hope you stick around... all the best and happy sewing!

[@rosemartin9312]

Thanks for your quick response! Sorry I’m only just replying! I know the basics of sewing but have recently invested in a rotary cutter and while looking for tips on using it properly I saw your video and thought it looked interesting! The whole warp, weft and bias ‘thing’ has always confused me but I get that it’s important. I just felt like you could have explained about the selvedge (it’s purpose) and it’s importance and also some close-up shots when you were explaining about warp, weft and bias, so we could see the grain of the fabric and understand it more. Also when you placed the pieces some close-up shots to show the grain of the material would’ve been really helpful. And then maybe a demo to explain why it’s important to cut the fabric correctly (with the grain) and show an incorrectly cut piece to demonstrate why it’s important too. When you were straightening the fibres a close up shot to show them crooked would also have helped 😊 as I couldn’t really understand what you meant🤔 I feel bad writing a negative comment as you are obviously very knowledgeable and it’s very generous of you and I thank you for sharing your skills here😊 but teaching and passing on your knowledge is sometimes about stating the obvious for those in the class that don’t know it yet!😂 🙋🏻‍♀️That’s me Miss! 🤣 As it was listed for the ‘absolute beginner sewist’ I felt at times it was a bit advanced and you expected us to know some stuff already 😳 Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I’m going to watch your cutting video next as I like your presenting style and I hope I can pick up some tips🙏🤞🏼 Take care. 🌹

[@robertlundstrom8061]

a little more talk about how to find the grain of the fabric would have been helpful. otherwise, good show!

[@berthagonzalesmelendez5945]

Need more visual on how to cut material with animal print, the grain line. Can I start with the first video. I'm a beginner Thanks

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

In terms of prints, it would depend on how big the print pattern is - if the print is big, than you may want to consider matching the print. If it is a fairly small print, than matching wouldn't be relavant because it would be a very difficult task (so I dont auggest trying - lol). The grainline as mentioned in this video follows (runs parallel to) the selvage edge... and you can find the selvage edge by the indicators in this video. Not sure qhat "first" video you are referring to? But yes, my video playlist does start at the rhetorical beginning of what you will need in your sewing kit followed by sewing machine basics. Hope that helps - Happy sewing!

[@berthagonzalesmelendez5945]

@@LTRLTrendFashnGuru l haven't been able to get to the first video. I subscribed too late So only have video starting at #2.I thought I could find it but no. Thanks. The pattern is of jungle animals

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

@@berthagonzalesmelendez5945 okay, no problem - check this link for the first video if you want to learn more about what to have in your sewing kit kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4nUZptnjNihrZo! As for the animal jungle print (considering I have no idea how big/small the print is and it is hard to give such advice without seeing the print), my suggestion would be to do your best in matching the repeat - but, as mentioned, of it is a small print (and too crazy to make out the print repeat) than just cut as per usual according to your pattern instructions. You may also want to check iut my "Cut it Out" video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHOtpalnjrt3nMU Best of luck!

[@kt1pl2]

She lost me at warp and woof and bias. I was following along until she made a triangle of the fabric and it looked like it didn't line up but she said it did?

[@paulaallen2493]

What should you do before cutting out your pattern pieces ? What type of fabric requires bigger seams ?

[@LTRLTrendFashnGuru]

Hi Paula, Before cutting out your fabric you must make sure to pre-wash your fabric -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ-bqndua5udabs This video mentions how to lay out your fabric (depending on what the content is)... if your fabric is skewed, I show you how to striaghten the grainline. In order to cut, watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHOtpalnjrt3nMU No specific fabric "requires" larger seam allowance; however, if you are making a skirt for example, you may want to make your center back seam 1" - 1 1/4" to make sure you can take it out if you want. Same goes for dresses and pants - for dresses you can add 1" to the side seams (2" total) and pants you can add 1" to CB as long as you taper this measurement to the crotch (to the regular SA of 1/2"). Hope that helps!?! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@paulaallen2493]

@@LTRLTrendFashnGuru Thank you 😊 😊

[@Doctor_Al]

Sorry but that background music is just deeply irritating.

[@Bernietheoc]

👏🏻🧵👗

[@rajshankar88]

Omg WHY COULDN’ T YOU JUST CLEAR UP THE FABRIC IS FOLDED RIGHT SIDES FACING EACH OTHER AND WRONG SIDE FACING THE PATTERN ?

[@grantes4969]

That is NOT always the case.