Sewing Studio Tour | See the Back Room of my Design Studio | Alterations Shop

[@sewtritionistrdn1956]

Love. Love. Love your studio. I like getting inspiration from sewing studios from garment sewers instead of quilters. You speak to me in every way. I, too, have fabric recycle containers and a couple of containers for thread ends that can be made into a DIY.

[@diswain6708]

Yes, retreat please, and thank you. You are such a blessing. I have a studio where I do fittings, consultations and design. I sew in my home shop. I learned so much just by you sharing. Thank you for your transparency in this video. I have felt guilty about my sewing room mess.

[@BridalSewing]

Email me! :)

[@sarabruce7386]

Thank you for a tour of your messy sewing room. I often get comments from my husband about the state of my sewing room as I sew from home. I told him that messy people get the most done. :D

[@naomifatasews]

Yes to the fabric recycle bin! I’ve been working on finding outlets to recycle as well.

[@mjams1051]

By far the best (and humorous) ‘this is what my channel is about’ trailer I’ve come across. Loved it and am enjoying your channel now that I’ve found you. Thanks for all your hard work getting videos out to us all. 👰🏼🧵

[@sunitakulkarni1012]

I love your sewing room. dreams it's to work there. And your voice is sooooo sweet. Also you speak useful things

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you!

[@naomitrevino6703]

Thank you for the tour!! I love that you don’t have it super perfectly neat! By the way, JoAnns has thr white cutting rollthat is measured out. My daughter got me one for my birthday. I love it & lovr your channel!! Thank you for sharing your expertise !!

[@cherylnewton5652]

I just purchased the white cutting mat at Joann's

[@ramonawalter1442]

Fantastic !

[@tbyas4406]

Cute introduction

[@marymadigan1525]

Joann fabrics sells the extra large milky white cutting matt

[@pegjam1]

I don’t even sew but I love to watch & listen, lol!

[@houlysdesign]

I love your videos. Can you do a video on how to bead a dress?

[@margoriazantseva4471]

It turned to be a very interesting excursion! Thank you. I love your channel and your spritely personality.

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you for watching!

[@francishammond1118]

I'm so happy that I'm not the only one who has a little bit of mess in their craft room.

[@IheartTBomb]

Awesome video. I love all your videos. Can you show us how to paint the hooks?

[@BridalSewing]

Sure! :)

[@iheartbridalcouture5989]

I bought a small bottle of chalk paint ....im gonna try it. Its gotta be easier than hunting hooks down lol

[@marymadigan1525]

love your videos - thank you!!1

[@lorainewilkinson2057]

Great thank you love seeing other work rooms

[@cindy3422]

On that cutting mat try Joann fabrics around Christmas, usually if they have the fold down cutting tables on sale they have the big mats on sale also. They are rolled up and in a box to save space and are in the same area as the cutting tables. They are probably available on Joann's website too.

[@BridalSewing]

You guys are gonna be loving my new cutting mat when I get one!! I need to order another ironing board cover too. Mine is all stained up. 😂

[@deliaweber9220]

Agree. Several years ago I purchased a white mat the size that's described in your vid at J's.

[@debiperkins]

Omg. That was so much fun!!! I have a flatware rack out of an old dishwasher that I keep scissors, seam rippers, pliers, seam gauges, also have a pair or two of nippers. This sits to my right. Very handy. I have a better Homes and Garden table for my work space. I just cut a hole in it and have a cord holder for my misc cords. Much nicer than being like Medusa’s hair and all a tangle. Small fridge under the table with a fabric and cardboard “garbage” clipped on to the front. Soooo handy. Lastly, I put a large hook in my ceiling, actually 2. The one closest to my work space has a swivel from a tool bag with a belt holder from Dollar tree. I hang dresses from this so I can press the hems, or hang the dress and use my lap for handwork. I had to use the swivel because in turning the dresses I kept unscrewing the hook. 😂. Large hook in the center of my ceiling is for wedding gowns and big ole prom and pageant dresses. You were my break tonight from working on a wedding gown. Til next time!

[@BridalSewing]

Night night! Thanks for visiting! :)

[@ShirleyS-mw1so]

You can order a custom sized pin-able cutable mat from Quilters Rule. I had one made for my custom made work table.

[@angiecoers6255]

If you're not "messy" you're not busy. Some people hire someone to clean up after themselves. Well good for you.

[@mwilliamson3989]

I loved your video!Thanks!

[@nailsbyjen]

I just got mine at Joanne Fabrics

[@nailsbyjen]

and its white

[@nauci]

I can't find the black grid on white cutting mat any more but last year I got a 36" x 59" red ink on white LDPE cutting mat from Joann's on sale for $42 or so. It was the cheapest of any place I could find (and boy did I really look). I love the giant clear vinyl table covers that Atelier Saison uses though, and might change to that one day. I think those can be found from the McMaster Carr catalogue for machine shops.

[@ritacooper3652]

I love your pegboard :)

[@BridalSewing]

Thanks! It's super easy to make.

[@sewingqueen5409]

I used to have one of those blind hem. Ugh. Got rid off it.

[@janeahrens572]

We have a lumberyard!

[@elizabethquintanilla7258]

Thank you I like the video, all the good stuff you have shown, i am about to start making a wedding dress, would you please tell me where I can buy the buttons and loops?? Can I buy them on line?? I would really appreciate it. Blessings

[@SewingwithSessi]

JoAnn Fabrics have them in white

[@deliaweber9220]

Trying hard to remember your vid showing the hanger/rope thingie to hold the gown while you sew - to help it not continually falling off the sewing machine table. Maybe it roped under your cutting table??? Can you possibly send me the link? Still continue to love all your vids.

[@BridalSewing]

Man... maybe it is in one of the quick tips or hemming vids? I can't remember. If you email me, (button on my website) I can send you a sketch.

[@jaynemedley114]

I hate the blind hemmer too mine never gets used too! Haha

[@LindaRaeSchenk]

I thought it was just me but I have so much trouble getting the stitching to lock when I finish hemming. I do not know what I do wrong. I do not use the quick jerk method as suggested. There is a UTUBE video where the man suggests pulling the thread out from the looper and cut with scissors. It keeps from bending the needles if you do that often. I usually do have better luck doing that method. When I yank on the thread a bit I usually can tell if it is going to lock or not as it has some resistance. Try that instead and make sure the thread is between the fingers of the looper. I have the same Consew blind stitch machine but I do all types of clothing alterations and do need to use it often to save time and make hemming slacks look professional.

[@jaynemedley114]

It’s abandoned in the corner just like my cover stitch machine. Room full of machines probably only 4 used 😳🙊

[@BridalSewing]

Right!??

[@jaynemedley114]

Bridal Sewing Techniques yes I really cannot use the cover stitch machine as it was sent out not working at all. I’ve had my machine mechanic and he can’t even sort it so it is broken 😢

[@juliegonzales649]

@@jaynemedley114 what coverstitch machine do you have that you dont use? I am in the process of looking to purchase one and I mainly sew knits. Please let me know if you are interested in selling.

[@12thstcd]

If you haven't found a cutting mat yet.. look at the website Quilters Rule.... they have the megamat that is the large size

[@BridalSewing]

Awesome sauce! I'm actually building a new cutting table some time in the next few weeks, so I still haven't bought a mat! Lol i'll look this up.

[@amandalitwak8582]

What I didn't see in your shop is the Fiskars shears with the spring-open handles. If I'm cutting a lot those save my hands from a lot of fatigue. And the Fiskars micro-tip easy action scissors that are indespensable for trimming lace precisely (I used these so much in trimming lace for wedding veils).

[@BridalSewing]

I'm glad you like them & they work for you. I really really hate them. Lol

[@emmapatrick5250]

I see you have suger thred that the plastic spools are braking, is there anything you can do for the spools to keep them from breaking down more? Maybe glue? Emma from Oregon.

[@1314paulinha1]

Awesome sewing room tour, really help. I recently purchased a blind hemmer machine really not so easy to use as I thought. 😂

[@BridalSewing]

They are dreadful. Lol

[@worthwatching4465]

I would like to learn about bust forms; i.e. what is the horizontal fold line for on the form, what is the punch out oval hole for, how to package a gown that is larger than the bust forms. I wish I could purchase plus size bust forms!

[@BridalSewing]

Okay! I'd be happy to cover that! :)

[@worthwatching4465]

Thank you, looking forward to it! You know, Brenda, I got to thinking "Do we have any idea what she (you) looks like?"!!! You have such a sweet, peaceful voice. Love listening to your videos. Wish we could see you sometime, lol!!!

[@BridalSewing]

Haha. I understand. It is kinda creepy with floating hands & no face. Lol I'm actually addressing this in my next q&a vid. I get asked this often! The internet is a big, scary place and I'm just not ready. 😊

[@worthwatching4465]

Well....Halloween is coming soon. You can always dress up!!! :o)

[@BridalSewing]

O my word, I should. Lol My next vid: "How to Sew with a Mask On" Bwahahaha

[@tammylynch6428]

Where is your workroom located in the building? I didn't notice windows. I'm considering moving to the basement for more room and a separate fitting and work area.

[@bethsiderius8034]

Thanks for the tour, very informative! I am a person who sews as needed. I just painstakingly created my son’s fiancé’s wedding gown. I am about to do the hem. I have purchased 2” horse hair for it. It is a heavy satin and it is not lined. I have watched your video on horsehair hemming but you didn’t talk about 2”. Can I install the 2” the same way you did the 1”? Thank you so much for all your amazing videos!! What a blessing you are!

[@BridalSewing]

If you go wider than 1", I recommend lining it or sewing both edges down. Usually people only do the two rows of stitching when the fabric is semi-sheer and with invisible thread.

[@bethsiderius8034]

Thank you so much!! I think I will switch to 1”

[@BridalSewing]

Def easiest!! 😁👍

[@jenzimmerman9079]

I totally understand your hate for your blind hemmer machine. Talk nice to your hardworking Juki.

[@BridalSewing]

:)

[@valentinaufimzeff3527]

So fun to see someone else’s sewing studio. Do you have a video of your main room where you see the brides? Also, what pins do you use to pin those heavier lacy dresses. Lots of them bend easy, even the long ones. But I have 2 pins in my collection that look like all others, 2 in long but the steel is so strong and doesn’t bend on you (not sure where on how I got them lol) Wondering if you know what they are and where to get the. What do you use for that

[@Jane_Ricciardi]

I've seen those larger pinning boards at JoAnn's.

[@BridalSewing]

I filmed this video a couple of years ago & still have that ugly, worn out cutting board. Lol I need to get with it! 😂

[@maryannsewell6609]

Do you have a calendar for retreats?

[@BridalSewing]

We just compare calendars. :) go to my website & inquire & I'll respond with pricing, dates, etc.

[@jaynemedley114]

Can you guess I’m going round your sewing room to see it’s like mine and YES it is lol

[@anadiciano1009]

Hi !!.,. I just love your channel :) thank you ,.. just curious , why you don't use a thimble ?? .. I can not sew one stich without ,.. love to get a response as I'm curious why ;) ... thanks Ana

[@BridalSewing]

So funny. I just had someone else ask this the other day. I do sometimes use a thimble. It's often not worth the trouble to deal with one more thing while recording. But mostly, it's because my joints are hyper extensive. That means my finger joints flip backwards just as easily as they curl inwards, so it can take a lot of muscle strength to push perfectly straight so as not to wear my finger out with all of the back and forth.

[@sewwithbellaroyal]

Ma'am, thanks for all ur tutorials, but please ma'am you haven't ever done any tutorial of a full wedding gown video.... Really need to watch one cos I wanna make mine soon

[@BridalSewing]

Hello! :) Just so you don't wait on it. I don't plan on doing a video about gown design or construction. This is a channel about alterations, and a vid creating a gown would be off topic. Sorry about that! :) I'm still glad you are with us, though! :)

[@iheartbridalcouture5989]

You might go look at Anita Rivers Classic Royalty, Angela Clayton (she does antebellum gowns from Civil War period) or Daniella Tabois. They all make gowns. 😁

[@sewwithbellaroyal]

@@iheartbridalcouture5989 tnx ma'am

[@socorrosanchez8356]

Hi im kind a new in your channel and its really a big help for me specially on my work as a cutter here in bahrain If im not sure what im doin i go to yoir channel and review it again thamks you so much ....you really a big huge help ..God bless😊😊😊😊

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@chiposarudzai7547]

When is the retreat!?:D

[@BridalSewing]

Lol it is whenever our schedules align. Basically, you contact me through my website. I'll send you rate & detail info. We compare calendars and pick a mutually agreeable time. :)

[@fadwageorgos6591]

How you usually use chalk paint for hock and eyes to make them white

[@BridalSewing]

I just brush it on with a paint brush. Some people use spray paint as well.

[@3whitehens]

Where can we get the pattern to cut out those custom cup pads that you cut out of muslin?

[@BridalSewing]

I'll try to do a blog post on my site that has a dropbox link to a sketch of it. :)

[@k.d.6037]

Love the video! Would love to see how you replace a zipper with a corset backing. Do you buy the premade ones?

[@BridalSewing]

Hey Keena! I have a video on that! Check my channel and go through the vids. It has audio issues, but is still my highest ranking video. To answer your question, I almost always do grommet style, because they have proven to be superior in my experience. I don't buy pre-made corset backs with loops. If I need to do one by request, (bc bride thinks it is prettier) then, I just make one. The tote that says "pre-made", that's for an inner corset needed on the fly. I don't buy those, though.

[@sharont5458]

Can I ask what size hook and eye you use on your gowns? Thank you!

[@BridalSewing]

Hello! Yes, I do zoom in on that in this vid if you want to see details, but basically, they are "Prym #3 white hooks". I'll try to add a link tonight in the description & here.

[@sharont5458]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@sharont5458]

Great video! If only I had that much room! Lol. I have an off topic question. I’m on the sentimental side and the gift your friend gave you (the children’s book)... can you tell me the name of it? I live stuff like that - what a lovely gift!

[@BridalSewing]

When Jessie Came Across the Sea

[@velvetstitching3631]

Did you considered your Juki machine (straight stitch) an important investment when opening your business? Or would you consider high end (babylock ballad) sewing machine as an equal sewing machine choice as your straight stich Juki?

[@BridalSewing]

I would absolutely go for the juki first thing. Even before a boiler iron.

[@worthwatching4465]

Sometimes I find I have better luck when "shopping" for something on Google by entering my search and then clicking on "Images". Enter this for your search and you'll find your supersize white mats! "white 35 x 60 cutting mat" (P.S. There is actually a 4' x 8' one from Global Industrial....overkill?)

[@BridalSewing]

Great idea! :)

[@Lovemusic856]

I hate blind hemmer too, even though it's made by Juki. It takes so much time to adjust the depth that I'd rather blind hem by hand. 🙄

[@kathycarter2688]

Where are you located?

[@BridalSewing]

www.bridalsewingtechniques.com/blog/2021/where-am-i

[@MacMac-sd4zl]

Joann has them for 69.00 I think you can use a coupon

[@jaynemedley114]

I can’t throw anything away arghhhh 🤫

[@BridalSewing]

Right!? 🤣

[@jaynemedley114]

Bridal Sewing Techniques don’t tell anyone hahaha

[@BridalSewing]

Oops, you just told the internet. 🤣

[@jaynemedley114]

Bridal Sewing Techniques oh dear maybe the internet will take your advice and not throw anything away haha x

[@virginiapage3206]

My mat is from Allbrands.com it's called a Mega Mat, mine is 48x96 inches this size cost 199. But they have smaller ones also. Color translucent. Hope this helps.

[@iheartbridalcouture5989]

Ive had 3 countem 3 blind hem machines. Hated EVERY one of them. You cant ever get them gauged right . Or maybe its just because im so partial to hand tailoring because theres so much more control. My shop is way messier than yours ( well some of that is because my vacuum needs work lol) my next shop will have uncarpeted floors lol.

[@cool19jun]

Hello. Where do you get your buttons looping from ? Thank you !

[@BridalSewing]

I don't have one place that I love for all of them. I have to cobble them together still. Suggestions, anyone!? :)

[@cool19jun]

Thank you ! I usually make mine but it is so difficult to get it right so I would prefer to get them already made.

[@BridalSewing]

Yes, it is true. Most pre-made ones are pretty costly, though. Count the cost and do what works for you! Set yourself up to be a happy seamster. 😊

[@cool19jun]

I follow the techniques in many books, but still to have the loops perfectly aligned and same size is very difficult. Maybe you have a technique that is better. I would be interested to know how you make them ? Would you like do a video about that ?

[@BridalSewing]

That's a great video idea. :)

[@tinatrottier4189]

I got that mat at JoAnns@

[@carinaparsons1189]

Where do you purchase your veil combs? I struggle finding good quality wire ones that are wide/long enough.

[@BridalSewing]

I just added a link in the description and on my website. Thank you!!! :)

[@professionalcommenter]

I put electrical tape on my thimble to keep it on my middle finger. Work rooms are meant to be used. 😁

[@BridalSewing]

That's funny, to size down a thimble, I line it with electrical tape.

[@professionalcommenter]

@@BridalSewing it works the best doesn't it? It sticks to itself and it sticks well to the skin and stays even if you have to wash your hands.

[@lisahickman3467]

Can you do avideo how to remove a large piece of train but not cut off completely . I can't always get the curve perfect

[@BridalSewing]

Yes, I have a trick for that! :) I'll try to make one.

[@iheartbridalcouture5989]

I have used the actual train curve laid on top of where I want to cut off. But be forewarned measure twice cut once lol

[@lisahickman3467]

Bridal Sewing Techniques thank you.

[@delords3337]

Right every time I sew a project the room is crazy messy 😂😂😂😂

[@moonandmakery]

Omg you and the blind hemmer is ME too!!!! much rather hand stitch i can't be bothered, worst machine ever made. almost as bad as trying to get a printer to work properly!!! lol

[@moonandmakery]

also very happy you've shown the reality of sewing, i'm way 'messier' than you and i've come to terms with that haha