Sewing Tips For Professional Results

[@EoinTremont]

When I first saw your videos, the most striking difference I’ve noticed about your style versus others on this platform is your choice of fabrics and colors! Well done!

[@raraavis7782]

I now need a dedicated sewing sweater, that says 'Press to impress' . Or maybe a little crossstitch picture to put above my ironing table 😅

[@thetailorette]

You just gave me an idea!! Never thought about that for a t-shirt 😄

[@sonialorenzo9223]

I missed you. I love your sewing style.

[@thetailorette]

Thank you! I’m so glad to be posting again 😁

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Yay! You’ve been missed, Tailorette. Nice to see you.

[@thetailorette]

Thank you! I’m doing my best to stay in touch with our second baby due this month! 🙂

[@bohemiansusan2897]

Most folks are able to tell if I sewed something myself because the fibers are natural or mostly natural, has intricate sewing details, looks nothing like what is available at Macy's, lined and fits well. Says a lot about the state of today's retail garments. I do make some period clothes and they are often worn with my contemporary clothes to make an outfit. Makes life a lot more fun. It's not easy for me to save up for projects as I live on $780 a month disability after having worked for 40 years. The one benefit is that I spend a lot of time in the planning. I do get a garment that can be worn for 8-20+ years before wearing out. All that matters is that I am happy 😊

[@thetailorette]

That is a good point! Our fast fashion industry is so cheap that homemade can be more high end these days. Good for you in keeping up with the sewing even when things are tough. I'd pick being artistic and creative over a big paycheck any day! There's so much fullness to creativity in and of itself.

[@ladyflimflam]

I was taught in 4-H that 75% of your sewing is AWAY from your sewing machine. That means all the other work we do in garment construction is MORE important than actually sewing up the seams. That was certainly hard for a lot of pre-teens to remember, but it means by the time we got to high school we ended up with formals we made that didn’t look homemade.

[@thetailorette]

That is so true! Excellent advice to give in a sewing class. Good for whoever was your teacher understanding that's it's not all about stitches. :)

[@jesusgirl2096]

LOVED this video! ❤❤❤ I found all of these tips super helpful! Love your content! God bless you! ❤

[@thetailorette]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@bandanarathore]

Hi, a video after a long time. Hope you guys are doing good. I somewhere read to press press the seam to one side first and then press it open for a much neater look. What are your thoughts about it? Also when i keep the seam allowance small like given in instructions and press open the seam the fabric becomes wavy/wrinkly so I always keep the seam allowance at least 1.5-2.5 cm.

[@thetailorette]

That’s a great question. I personally do not practice that technique, but I definitely think it wouldn’t do any harm to do it that way. If you feel like a wider seam allowance would create a flatter seam, than I would go for it! Whatever it takes to make it quality.

[@Beth_Ann_K]

I’d recommend the YT by Sarah Veblen (sewing author), Controlling Seam Allowances and Facings. Believe she discussed in this video about pressing seam allowances flat, too.

[@bandanarathore]

@@Beth_Ann_K thank you so much. I'll check her out.

[@Amaspiritartist3]

What iron do you recommend? I have to get a new one

[@thetailorette]

This is the iron I use and it works great! No need for a fancy expensive one: amzn.to/3vbAPTR

[@thecarjacful]

Your iron is your friend! 😊🧵🪡

[@thetailorette]

Sure is!