Sewing Tips and Tricks that are LIFE-CHANGING!! // Unique Sewing Tips for Beginners and Pros 2020

[@tishie42]

I'm pretty sure the tailor knot u use to tie your thread is THE legitest (not a word, I know) way to tie off. Lol thank you for your inspiration! Have you ever fully elaborated on staystitching & directional sewing?? It helped me a lot to know those two in conjunction. No more mismatched seams when I know I cut it legitly! (again, not a word!) ✂️😜✌️

[@KianaBonollo]

I’ve mentioned both occasionally, but have never gone into extreme detail! And you’re welcome!

[@lindadietrich5055]

My mom taught me to sew 40 years ago but I still learned some “basics” from you. Thanks!

[@deannajohnson3933]

Yup, yup, yup, This year I just learned the importance of changing needles/using the right needles. It's a game changer.

[@delia4245]

you literally just saved my life with this dude

[@KianaBonollo]

hahaha glad I could help!

[@evanihde6360]

I would LOVE to see a more in-depth draping tutorial! You’re draping looks so accurate clean! A vibe.

[@meaganxjohnson]

these were great tips thank you!! def going to try making patterns without seam allowance. I would love a vid from you on handsewing/adding delicate beading and details!

[@KianaBonollo]

Great idea! I am actually studying tambour beading and couture techniques right now so maybe after I finish learning I could make a video.

[@arnaudcutrone1784]

idk if you've ever mentionned this but another really good tip. when you press interfacing, or fabric in general. let it cool down before touching it or moving it. especially for the interfacing. Otherwise it will create weir creases and dents. if you move it while it's still hot youl permanetly defor the fiber

[@chydeecrystal]

These are all really great tips!

[@KianaBonollo]

Yay!! Glad they helped☺️

[@margaritagauto9649]

could you make a video explaining the process of prototyping a bit more? :)))

[@KianaBonollo]

Good suggestion! I will consider it!

[@Jennahuckstep]

I always wondered what people do with all of their prototypes, do you just keep them in a bin for future use

[@love4greyson]

yours is one of my favourite channels ever! i find your tips to be really helpful. thank you for making these videos 💜

[@KianaBonollo]

Aww I’m so glad I could help🥰🥰

[@stephanies7970]

me who hasn’t changed my needle in a year: 👁👄👁

[@KianaBonollo]

Hahaha oh nooooo😂

[@mgracie8129]

😂😂 This used to be me

[@stephanies7970]

@@mgracie8129 ahh it’s such a small thing to do but i’m so lazy to do it glad u broke the habit tho 😭😂

[@enadacela7738]

Ahahaha me too! I change it only if I change my fabric, but I don't throw it away! Ahahah

[@stephanies7970]

@@enadacela7738 ahh i’ve also heard u have to oil ur machine 😭. just more stuff for me to do. i always forget!

[@vhehl698]

As far as I know (and it has made my hand sewing soooo much easier ever since I started doing this) you have to wear your thimble on your ring finger (or middle finger?) bc it makes it easier to push the needle through than with your second finger! Check out Bernadette Banners video on thimble use, it helped me a lot :) Also, the "tracing the pattern out without seem allowance" is my preferred method of working bc it#s so much more precise than always having half a cm/inch of seam allowance, no one is that precise...

[@KianaBonollo]

Yes you are traditionally supposed to wear the thimble on your middle finger like I wrote in the vid! I wear mine mostly on the forefinger bc when I am using the thimble for things like pinning on a dress form I find myself going to use my forefinger more often so I just generally wear it on that finger which is ok

[@vhehl698]

@@KianaBonollo oh ok thank you for your reply! I'll be attempting to sew your bustier type top for which you provided the pattern, if my sewing machine accepts to work, that is :)

[@toffeesuga8169]

Hi kiana thanks for this video. Learning so much. May i please ask how a slit in the dress can lay down w/o folding out. I pressed my slit but it kept folding out.

[@sophiagaul9089]

first comment 🥰🥰 love your vids kiana

[@KianaBonollo]

Aw thank you❤️❤️

[@zoelo8513]

These Tips are so helpful!! Thank you so much, you definitely improved my sewing skills significantly. the tracing when adding your own seam allowance? mind = blown. just one question; what fabric do you use when prototyping. Cause where I am, The cheapest fabric I can get my hands on rn I could get a fashion fabric for like a nice cotton. only eg. mesh is cheaper. What would you recommend?

[@Raphophile]

I always go to the thrift store for cheap test fabric. If I'm planning on sewing with corduroy, I'll buy a cheaper corduroy in whatever color to make a test with. Just make sure the test fabric and actual fabric are somewhat similar in weight. Usually people use a fabric called muslin for testing. I've never used it before but that's what people supposedly do.

[@harliemelstrom6626]

I love your videos wish there was more Chanel’s like you 😊

[@KianaBonollo]

Thank you so much!

[@tex1622]

The knot thing is rad! Also, I have a sewing question that maybe you or someone here can answer for me?! I recently bought a heap of stretch suede in 2 different colours. I whipped up a gorgeous turtleneck dress in one colour, but when I went to sew the same dress in the other colour, the fabric WOULD NOT SEW TOGETHER properly. For instance, when sewing the shoulder seams together, I would end up with one fabric piece waaaay longer than the other after sewing it together some, and not because I'd cut it badly. This continued to happen on every seam and I eventually gave up. Is it possible that the grain line was warped before I cut out the pieces? I'm completely self taught, but sew a good chunk of my wardrobe, and even teach sewing to underpriviledged adults, so I know my way around fabric and a machine, but I was really stumped as this has never happened to me before. I'd love some insight from the pros! ;-D

[@ClaudiaArnold]

Before I got access to American materials I never even knew there were patterns with seam allowances, because here (in Germany), they usually don't have them. I think seam allowance also depends a bit on the type of fabric so I prefer not to have them on the pattern.

[@AnnamlTracy]

i would love if u could do a video on adjusting patterns 🙏 i’m too scared to make pants because i am more on the slim thicc side and standard sizes do not fit AT ALL and i have no idea where to start with adjusting. maybe a video on tailor basics as well? would love to know how to adjust the clothes i buy. ❤️❤️

[@AnnamlTracy]

PS i am so glad i found your channel! I love sewing but I want to learn some of the more technical sewing stuff. it’s difficult to find someone that is able to get to the point with the technical stuff while keeping it interesting with trendy projects. I’ve seen you reply to some other comments about video suggestions that you may not do it because there are other tutorials out there, but i recommend you make your own tutorial if there is enough demand! your approach is different than many other tutorials so I would love to see and hear your tutorials! xoxo

[@KianaBonollo]

That is a good suggestion!! Adjusting patterns can definitely be tricky, but it's sooo necessary. And thank you SO MUCH for the kind words and suggestions!

[@juliapiazera1654]

Your videos are the bests💓💓💓

[@KianaBonollo]

Aw thank you 💓

[@toffeesuga8169]

Pressing has made my work much cleaner and easier...

[@gwyn2491]

thank youu!!! ❤️❤️ this helps a lot. love from PH🥰❤️

[@KianaBonollo]

You’re so welcome!!

[@martevanleeuwen158]

Great video!!!❤❤

[@KianaBonollo]

Thank you!!☺️

[@Whateveritis123]

Please make a video on how to make sewing prototype of our exact fit

[@daphnanuszen3187]

Wow I hadn't known alot of things, thanks so much!

[@cathyreeves9195]

So helpful and fun!

[@lotusp6135]

Thank you so much, so helpful.

[@veradorothy2168]

Wow another girl as tall as me I don’t feel so alone 😅 great tips thank you 🥰

[@sofiagarrahan395]

Great vídeo!!! Escellent, thank you!

[@MustashNat]

I love the couture tips

[@KianaBonollo]

Thanks! I am actually studying couture techniques in an independent studies class right now, so I will probably have some dedicated videos on couture in the future!

[@monaeeee_]

Omg yass Love your vids

[@KianaBonollo]

❤️❤️

[@lua_satik]

yesssssss, you're super tall indeed hahahahahhaha I'm 5'2... and geez, I usually don't prees the seams, I'm too lazy but I'll remember next time

[@panicmerchants]

Thanks all great advice

[@lindarosenthal6835]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 for pressing.

[@dani_eli]

where do you get your fabrics? i'm severely lacking in fabric shops where i live 😣

[@KianaBonollo]

I made a tik tok about that! It is one of my most recent videos. @kianabonollo

[@preciousstyles6029]

I learned the hard way to make prototype after ruining my fashion fabric a few years ago. I was so disappointed that I left it like that never went back to it till this day.

[@ghostly.creature]

lol for me the great discovery was that you can wind the bobbins with the machine rather than winding them by hand XD

[@entlengcamu]

Thank you💕

[@nivaantezana9743]

thanks 🥰

[@rachabeauty5015]

I can't speake English or understand what do you say but i love you i like if you can translate in the frech please

[@emlubb4857]

I've never heard mock-ups referred to as prototypes?? the more you know ig

[@KianaBonollo]

Probably a location based thing! Prototypes, muslins, toiles, mock-ups, all the same, but called different names based on your country or location

[@karmastineman9864]

How to hand sew

[@alexebrahimithayer3220]

if you make a prototype that doesn't fit, then alter the prototype, how do you translate the alterations to the pattern so you can make your final piece with fashion fabric fit?

[@lazygirlprocrastinatingmas9886]

After altering the prototype, you take it apart then you can report the alterations on each prototype pieces to the corresponding pattern type.

[@alexebrahimithayer3220]

@@lazygirlprocrastinatingmas9886 that makes so much sense haha, thank you!!

[@eyzhuh_studios]

No way you had 1k subs only a few months ago, holy shit

[@KianaBonollo]

So grateful for all my new subs💓💓