Sewing Basics #1: How to finish up raw edges

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[@chlo.rin.e]

Ive watched dozens of videos on finishing seams this one is the best in my opinion. No rambling, no snail speed talking. Quick narrating to the point and thats it. My brain zones out when people talk slow so this video helped me take in the info and I appreciate that

[@TCH-ul2qc]

Totally agree, by far this is the best video. I thought I have mine on faster speed than normal but it is actually just her narrating it fast which I really like instead of those slow narrators.

[@justwatchingffs371]

This video answered all my questions in one shot, with no bs fluff talk. Thanks!

[@leosid9609]

I love your videos, you don't stall teaching stuff like the other sewing experts. Your style of speaking is great, to the point and accurate. 👍

[@prissypapers]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! It was quick and to the point and much easier to backspace for a repeat through a short video rather than a longer, more complicated one. Thank you. Off to cleaning up my raw edges!

[@Keirabug]

I just started a beginning sewing course because you've inspired me to try at making my own things! This video was helpful to me especially cause 5 samples of finished hem stitching is due on Wednesday for me! I'm so excited to get better and understand your sewing vids more.

[@Nefertiti375]

THANK you. This tutorial was efficient: to the point and excellent explanations!

[@lavallamachick]

A video on how to do a curved hem would be fantastic! I love your videos so much :D I've learned more about sewing basics in a couple of minutes than I have in a whole year. Thank you!! :)

[@saraht855]

so helpful, I didn't want to do a rolled hem and have ordered some pinking shears to tody up inside a garment I'm making, perfect!

[@mercedescollins3244]

“If you don’t sew every day like a manic…” I feel called out 🤣🤣🤣

[@fionacampbell7346]

Great tutorial - she gets to the point quickly and the images clearly illustrate the techniques she describes.

[@Marsupioll]

This was so helpful, you have certainly been inspiring me to sew more often and ANY info helps because I'm still a beginner. You explain things so well. Keep the sewing tutorial coming please!

[@jlb8156]

Good to know that serging stitches require a diff type of sewing machine all together! Thank you for the informative video!

[@nemo227]

Excellent presentation that moved along quickly so the viewers don't fall asleep.

[@amyd7794]

This video was awesome. I’m not a sewer and it answered all my questions succinctly and directly.

[@angus591]

Love how fast and to the point this is!!

[@empress4lyphe]

Finally! Someone has explained to me why I should cut on grain and what the difference is. I imagined that the crosswise grain would like the lengthwise grain so I was like "if they look the same, and they are 90 degrees to each other...why is there a difference between cutting on the lengthwise grain and cutting on the crosswise grain?" Now I see how they are different! I still have questions about that but at least I'm closer to understanding

[@freakyfluffyfishy]

thank you for teaching sewing noobs like me! I hate touching a sewing machine (a simple folded scarf is painful) but I love watching the designers on Project Runway make their own clothes. Please make more basic tutorials!!

[@churpina]

Love how you don't wast time blabbering in your videos! And the information is fantastic! Thanks gurl ^_^

[@dez5]

short, sweet and to the point. excellent video.

[@adamross9946]

Very nice tutorial. Straight to the point and you're well spoken. If you have videos regarding setting up new sewing machines for beginners, like the Brother LX3817A that I bought to get back into sewing again, that would be great. Thanks again. Cheers!

[@jocelynduncan3127]

All the other videos were long winded and confusing. this vets straight to the point and was very clear

[@tovelitttol]

i think i've already commented how great and useful this video is,but i'll do it again! This has helped me alot! More basics!

[@Drewbybooby]

Thanks!! This really helped me!! I also found out I was saying overclock instead of overlock. At least I almost always called it a surger so I don't look TOTALLY helpless. Haha

[@SuhTee]

I love your enthusiastic voice! You make the video fun and interesting. Thanks for posting this.

[@KimberlyPFX]

Excellent video! If you have not yet done a video on sewing an invisible zipper onto a dress, I would be very interested. I think it would be different from other videos, in that most of the videos for sewing zippers have the two sides of the fabric not yet attached to each other. When making a dress, or some other clothes, the zipper is one of the last steps. Thank you for your time and devotion to helping people sew better!

[@Myonlineweddinghelpcom]

Very helpful. You did a great overview that answered a lot of questions for me.

[@Anthophyllitic]

I ALWAYS iron my hems so they'll stay in place better when sewing it. It takes a little more time, but it tends to help me work more organized and correct.

[@ulyssesmendez445]

Thank you so much for the information. Very detailed. Keep spreading the love.

[@musicloverforever23]

I just love your videos ! since watching them for over 6 months or so i decided to buy a sewing machine but since i got it i was always confused on how exactly you zigzag stitch the ends but this video help me alot! Thanks!

[@oOniio]

i want to like this a billion times. i think you should do a video on troubleshooting sewing machine malfunctions... sometimes i cant understand why its messing up.

[@maggers2580]

i would love it if you could add more to this series, just bought a sewing machine and i really want to learn how to sew

[@jodybrissey2077]

one of the best videos I have seen! Thank you and I will be looking for more of yours.

[@DokiChara]

As I am still a newbie, these basic tutorials help me out a lot, while I find your other tutorials very inspiring! Thank you! :)

[@krystall626]

that was exactly what i was after and fast too, thanks

[@raininghard]

MORE sewing tutorials of the basics please! Thank you so much for this tutorial! I requested this a while ago and am so happy u did it! It's super useful since majority of people don't have sergers

[@ilovebazooka]

I'm just starting to sew so videos like this are going to become my go to guides. Please keep making more!

[@Kerianna]

A basic video that would be very helpful is information on different fabric types, the ideal tension to use with each, etc. Also, I was hemming some jeans the other day and tried to use topstitching thread like you suggested (I usually to use normal/quilting thread), because I didn't want you to have Gelato to chew my thread out. My machine wouldn't sew with the thread and it ended up a disaster. So...maybe another idea would be how to use different types of thread with a sewing machine =D

[@nihongoheta]

I miss your sewing videos!you hardly do them anymore. I mean the honest, old style "white zipper dress..." tutorials. please do more like this!

[@radish6691]

Best explanation and demonstration I’ve seen of this, thank you!

[@letilovee]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm just starting to sew so I've been looking for good videos about the basics of using sewing machines but its hard to find really good explanations like yours! THANKS

[@illisssy]

This is actually a cosplay-related request, but I'm sure it could help a lot of other people too: Could you make a tutorial on how to (do? sew? make?) whipstitch?

[@thedude1187-q9q]

Very helpful informative video ! sat thru so many befor finding this to the point video Thanks

[@marian13s]

Thank you very much for these videos on sewing basics. I have made some 'sewing projects', and your videos have helped me much. I'm looking forward to watching more!!

[@AmriDeLeon]

This video was the most amazing video I've seen on this topic.

[@mama7jj]

I'm just loving your videos. Thank you so much for showing me how to finish the raw edges.

[@xteeener]

u are always so awesomely informational :) and i need to sleep oyy lol

[@chanteltaylor3531]

You always do really great videos. quick, simple, and you always show the specific details. Great Job. Thanks

[@Wife2dayMommy2morrow]

-------- Keep doing these tutorials. It really is helpful in understanding how to sew. Especially for those that don't go to a fashion design school or sewing class. --------- Please do a tutorial some day on how to do bias binding. So I could start making a burp cloth and bibs for babies. Etc. THANK YOU! There are a lot of videos out there but for some reason your really easy to understand plus you do close ups on your projects which is sooooooo helpful!

[@NeverLoveNiila]

I was always wondering how they maked these percetly finished edges in buyed clothing. Sad, that you can only make it with this expensive machine. But thanks for posting this! These basics are great, even though I've already sawn for quite a time!

[@selachiihook5018]

Thank you so much for this! It's straight to the point and very clear :> I've had my sewing machine for a while and i've been meaning to learn.

[@HerHomeinRussia]

THANK YOU🙂Fast and straight to the point.

[@Xolette]

Thank you for posting this! Some ideas for videos would be how to sew a maxi dress or skirt, creating a scarf, creating a hoodie scarf, or how to make a pattern using existing clothes. Love your videos!

[@HoolaHonoluluHoney]

Baby girl, thank you for this video. I'm a newbit to sewing. I learned a lot from the terminology and your demonstrations - THANKS!!!

[@HimeGirl15]

Ive looked at all of your sewing videos. I really hope I can become as good as you someday. I don't think i will be able to even if I try super hard, but I can hope...

[@dankriser]

There it is I dig. I was looking for a good vid on raw edges and I found one:D Thanks so much. Most excellent work:D

[@CoconutFarms]

Yes, please make more sewing basics type of videos. If you have the time, could you go over the different types of stitches that are most appropriate for certain types of fabric? Or, what stitch tension you're supposed to use for certain types of fabric... for example, organza?

[@singingawolfsong]

Thank you for doing a basics video. I'd love to see more of these!

[@MsFrankenStitch]

@Babanyul1 I honestly prefer roll heming..but buy hand..if u are working with really light fabrics...I'll see if I can whip up a few other things too.

[@just_some_donkus]

Because of being inspired by you, last semester I took a beginning sewing class- so I have already learned these ways of doing things. I watched anyways, because I like watching your videos. I feel like a stalker now -_-.

[@bellajenna87]

the serger is the most amazing machine ever!

[@sophie-kb8rk]

Super concise and helpful! Thanks bb

[@NotOfThisAge]

Thanks so much for this video. I'm just received my first ever sewing machine for my bday and I'm just starting out. Any other tutorial for beginners would be helpful to me. Even a basic "how to change the thread in your machine" or how to replace a needle.

[@berrygummy]

this is very useful!!! thank you so muchhh. please do more basic stuff like this. i'm a noob in sewing

[@SusanCarroll]

My old Kenmore (pre-computer era) circa 1970's has a serge setting btw.

[@mrsmbarrera]

Clear, to the point, and easy to follow. Many thanks!

[@ElenaM2710]

Hi there! I love to watch your videos on sewing, you teach it well and you always have great new ideas! A video idea I think you could do is for the people who are new to sewing. Give tips on what is the easiest way to learn on how to sew and what to sew for starters. I myself am learning to sew, but i can get a little discourage because I don't know where to start. Anyways keep up the good work! :)

[@joyannpeterson1822]

I like your video. Very to the point very efficient. Thank you.

[@tajaesmith7619]

Luv LUv LUUUVVV this vid! I've been needing a tutorial like this for a while now. Very clear examples and explanations of how to secure the edges of my fabric! Thanks so much for this tutorial!

[@s0mdumb9uy]

sweet. I keep wondering how they do the edges like that with a regular machine. ive tried so many times lol thank you

[@SoloBy88]

I really like this basic video. More videos like this please, before the more complicated Halloween ones. Thanks!

[@snowypanda93]

I would love to see a video about different kinds of fabrics. Like what ones are best depending what you're making, which are strongest or weakest and what kind of finishings are good for the type. It would make my life alot easier to know :)

[@missJuneii]

Could you possibly make a sewing basic video on button holes? I have the most trouble with this and I don't remember if you have covered this in a previous video? It would be nice to have all of your suggestions and techniques on making button holes for different fabrics and purposes!

[@tachar]

Great tutorial I like the basics since some of us (me ) have machines but dont know what all it does :) I just do hems and simple projects and it would be nice to get more use our of my mostly unused machine. Thanks

[@ellesnyder942]

I never knew that about pinking shears. I just thought they were for decorative work.

[@Arielol10]

Wow that picture at the end of the video is super pretty.

[@marybrinkhaus]

Love your sewing tutorials! Please make more

[@EK-zq3od]

SO HELPFUL. Thank you!

[@flaka2383]

Yes make more seeing tutorials. I am a beginner and want to learn more

[@czarszka]

MORE BASICS!!!! Yey!

[@sewcool21]

Can you please show us how you organize all your fabric and sewing supplies!

[@ArrangingMatches]

Do some more please! This was amazingly helpful!!!

[@salmaabdullahgb]

Really enjoyed this video reminded me of when i used to do textiles at school

[@lilithdeswan]

i would love to have more ! i loved the teddy-bear one ! and basics are perfect too ! thank you ! keep on doing this !

[@famKuller]

yay finally a new sewing tut!

[@frognapsss]

I would really like to see a video about sleeves! explain puffy sleeves and regular sleeves and how to match them with the body and arm-hole thanks for making these videos, they're really helpful1 :)

[@SuperHumanC]

Awesome! Thanks! I'm trying to learn how to use my sewing maching :) Your videos are so helpful!

[@regal033]

Great vid!! was wondering hwo to finish my edges until now. Thank You!

[@curtriceennis2924]

Hello, This is such an informative video about finishing the raw edges of fabric. I do have question about sewing, though ... I have read that you use a special kind of thread for overlocking your fabric edges when you use a serging machine. I also read you can't use that thread on a regular sewing machine because it would easily break in the process. My question is this : can you use regular thread on a serging machine? I have no serger, but, am wanting to maybe get one if I can ever afford it . TYSM for sharing this video with us and for answering my question if you can. 👍😉

[@addictedtoelf]

This was great hon! I sew here and there, but I only knew two of these. Thank you :)

[@kimloveben]

I really like the background picture of you at the end of this video. Very enchanting (Y)

[@Veronika134]

Omg the pic at very end is beautiful! Thanks so much for doing thic video it helped!

[@WonderfulsVIP]

This was very helpful, you should do more fabric terminology parts in your videos because they are very helpful!

[@MsFrankenStitch]

@nopoys yes, it was a project for class.

[@LaIslaBonita79]

OMG....my search for this specific issue I have is over.....thank you sooooo very much. Would love to hear more tuts on sewing from you. LIked and Subscribed already. You're amazing, keep 'em coming, pls. mwaaah

[@zeinamansour1166]

very helpful!! i didnt mind that you spoke fast! Actually it kept me interested. Wondering how to sew around the edge of a collar or an armhole. thanks!

[@Gr0ygirl]

Love your videos! Thanks so much for sharing. You have such a cute voice.

[@chivarange]

you are an awesome teacher, u should know that !!!

[@joodlepops]

I got an A* for my textiles because of you, THANKYOU SOO MUCH!!

[@blue.eye12]

The fabric is stretching by width not by length unless it's a stritch by it's nature . If yes, then even in this case, if the length 100% stretch the width is 2 times more. let's get back to the whatever the fabric, If you cut the shirt in width, then after washing your shirt, it is supposed to get longer because it will be stretched. So to the best of my knowledge you would rather cut in length to get the advantage of the stretching for comfort of your shoulder. Unless if there is someone corrects me according to his experience.

[@ilySillyFace]

Love it! Thanks for the Tips K.L. Xo Reya