Thank you. I don’t have a serger and my mechanical machine doesn’t have a zig zag stitch. You expanded my repertoire of seam finishes
@SewSewLounge6 ай бұрын
I’m so happy to hear that! I’m glad my video helped you ❤️
@ellenhofer33436 ай бұрын
I've used the turned under method since I was 13 when mom taught me how to sew. I'm 72 now.
@SewSewLounge6 ай бұрын
That’s sounds like a tried and tired method to finish seams! ❤️
@m.b.ortega5446 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this overview of different methods of seam finishes. I own 2 sergers that I have permanently threated in black and white because I am too lazy to change colors and cheap because I don't want to buy a lot of colors of serger thread. I am considering doing a sewing machine overcast stitch when I want matchy matchy fabric and thread.
@SewSewLounge6 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! I can’t ever get the machine overcast stitch to look good. It always chews up the edges of my seams and makes them look worse than if I didn’t finish them 😂
@ZeldaSews6 ай бұрын
This was a great video. I have used the first and the third method, but not the second! I reached 1K yesterday on my channel!
@SewSewLounge6 ай бұрын
Congrats Zelda in reaching 1k! That’s such a huge milestone. I’m so happy for you ❤️
@raraavis77826 ай бұрын
Very nice. I used the the first two for a long time, when I started sewing back in the 90s, as sergers for home use weren't as prevalent as today. I tend to prefer finishes that will allow for alterations later on, so finishing each piece of fabric separately is my preference (as opposed to a French seam, for example). And I never really liked the overcast foot. It's infuriatingly slow (lol) and only really looks neat on firm, medium thickness fabrics. So pinking shears it was for the most time. And still is occasionally, as I don't have a dedicated sewing room/table and sometimes just don't want to deal with getting my server out of the cupboard as well!
@SewSewLounge6 ай бұрын
I just got a new serger which works better than my early 2k version, but you’re right about it being better for medium weight fabrics. Plus serging adds some bulk which isn’t great for all fabrics.
@elizabethwalters87906 ай бұрын
Great information…yes, I will do the turn down method from now on and pinking shears for knits… Thank you Toni 👏💕
@SewSewLounge6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome Elizabeth! ❤️
@julieh48166 ай бұрын
Hi Toni, I like your turned under method. I am a patchwork quilter, I know little about garment construction, so I am learning lots! Could you at some point go through enlarging paper pattern sizes? I have seen it elsewhere but haven't quite grasped it and I know you explain all these processes really well
@SewSewLounge6 ай бұрын
Thanks Julie! I will see what I can do re: enlarging paper patterns. I haven’t done that before!
@RunningWithScissors-th8jo6 ай бұрын
Good info, Toni! 🤗
@SewSewLounge6 ай бұрын
Thanks Nancy! Have a great week ❤️
@daxxydog57776 ай бұрын
So many pattern instructions don’t even say to do anything, or just “finish seams as usual”. You’d think the pattern companies would maybe give a website link to detailed instructions on how to do certain steps. But sometimes you have to learn things the hard way, lol.
@SewSewLounge6 ай бұрын
That’s why I always forget to finish them🤣 a reminder in the pattern instructions would be great!
@AnnGKroger6 ай бұрын
How have I never noticed your wall of thread before? Where did you get that??
@SewSewLounge6 ай бұрын
It’s the fixture from the store! I got it when the Joann’s on Weslayan closed for the bargain price of $25!
@ellenhofer33436 ай бұрын
Keep an eye on JoAnn's as they have filed chapter 11 bankruptcy. When they clise stores, they sell everything, including fixtures!
@peepers47636 ай бұрын
I love Toni, hate weird music jumping in and out. Sewing machine noise is music to my ears.
@SewSewLounge6 ай бұрын
My mic “noise cancels” the sewing machine. I have to add something to fill the silence.
@peepers47636 ай бұрын
@@SewSewLounge soft volume music interludes could possibly smooth out the jump. Toni I’ve never noticed music b4. Noise canceling is beneficial