My BEST Sewing Helps ~ Hacks & Tips

[@JennaBincarowsky]

I have always enjoyed your video but today, you out did yourself. If I could have given this video a like, (love really), for every tip, I would have. Best, Jenna

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Wow, thank you Jenna❤️...I tried to put the best in one video- I had a few more but then the video would have been way too long LOL😂_*

[@rbrown6476]

Well, I wish I’d had your sewing teacher! I’ve been sewing for 50 years and my ankle is always tired from using the foot pedal the way it’s been designed. But from now on I’ll do it backwards :)

[@pegasusquilts]

My tools always seem to hit the floor when I'm at my machine. Seam ripper, snips, you name it. Buttons. Pin cushion. I'm looking under my feet every 10 minutes. I'm thinking the pool noodle (or maybe pipe insulation, it's s little smaller) at the front edge will help. You have inspired a new hack of your hack! Tell your mom...

[@dcwatashi]

Lots of comments here are mine: 1. I would not recommend turning your foot pedal backwards because the motion is the same as when we are driving in our car and I don’t want to confuse myself . It would be OK for people who don’t drive. Plus some of us I have the Juki, where we can cut our thread with the heel motion. 2. I use a straw to turn skinny straps right side out. But you can also use one of those loop threaders and pull your string or elastic through casings and straws are not difficult to clean. You can soak them in water and then you can use a pipe cleaner you can get a whole bag for $1.25 at dollar tree 3. that screwdriver is also a ratchet screwdriver. You don’t have to hold the black knob. I saw Joy Bernhardt using this over a year ago and now I can’t find it lol and it’s orange so you think it would be easy to find. 4. i’ve been using a scrap piece of wood as my wooden clapper for about two years now but I like the fact of you putting a handle on it so that I might do soon. 5. I watched a video from Donna Jordan of Jordan Fabrics probably five years ago and she’s always been using dumbbell weights on her rulers. However, if you purchase the Martelli rulers, you wouldn’t have to do this yet It is nice sometimes or sometimes there is a reason that you want to see through your ruler. But Tracy spending $4 on 2 dumbbells not necessary, I just used a $.50 brick paver from Home Depot and it’s a lot better because it’s flat and it covers more surface than that pink dumbbell. 6. I’ve been using the garden gloves from the dollar tree for a couple years now. And a couple of months ago I treated myself to professional gloves I forgot their name it’s from some lady in Brazil. 7. Oh, that is too hilarious. Your marker idea to teach yourself free motion quilting.🤣 8. Fortunately, for me, my sewing machine sits on a table that is attached to a cabinet and I have used those command hooks to hang my scissors. Definitely have seen this one before. Some people have them hanging around their neck

[@RiversShorts39]

I’ve probably watched 100 sewing tips videos and this one, hands down, has the most unique tips out there. Most the time sewing tip videos are giving you the same tips you’ve heard a dozen times and maybe you get 1 new tip out of it. This video had several brilliant tips I’ve never heard before!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Wow. Thank you so much Deanna💛your kind feedback means so much to me🤓💛

[@karlaloves2garden]

reversing the pedal blew my mind...I can't believe how easy it worked.

[@TheSewingChannel]

RIGHT!!!!👍🏻

[@marydogface]

There were 3 hacks, that I love. Sure is less expensive than you would buy

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_So happy you found some helpful hacks Mary Rose💛_*

[@rhandidemars2068]

When I learned to sew many years ago in high school our teacher taught us to turn ou pedal around and use our heel. I continue to do this over 50 years later. It gives you so much more control.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you for letting us know it works long term✅_*

[@saramcintosh2183]

Me too!!!

[@dawnsnyder216]

I took home ec and never heard of this. I am going to try it out

[@sandrawilde6088]

Wow. Never knew this !

[@vickibaeza3259]

Great idea, took home ec over 50 yrs ago too and never heard of it either...or in any quilting class I've taken. Going to try it cuz it seems as though it would help with fatigue too...thanks! Happy sewing!

[@barbarajefferysings]

For me, the traditional way of orienting my foot pedal is the same action as driving my car. It feels natural to me, so I will be sticking with it.

[@lindatatum5295]

Using a hand weight to hold down your rulers to keep from sliding is good. However, I love vintage/antique stuff, so I purchased a couple of flat irons (also called sad irons) and painted them pretty and use those to hold my fabrics and/or rulers from sliding. I’d show a picture if I knew how.

[@pegasusquilts]

Oh my gosh I am blown away. I will share this with all my sewing and quilting friends! I have been sewing for over 60 years and quilting for 30+ and I have never seen so many truly new tips in one video! And of course I love your motto, enough talking already! Videos with lots of unnecessary talking drive me crazy.

[@CordulaPrice]

Thank you 😊 for sharing

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you for watching💛_*

[@brendadouglas9833]

The screw driver is amazing, a total game changer

[@JanaKleckley]

You are so awesome with everything you do. The Lord definitely gave you many gifts I just thank the Lord for you loving us enough to share.

[@TheSewingChannel]

The Lord is so good to me💛 Thank you for supporting my channel Jana🌸

[@theresafinn4257]

Your little ratchet tool saved us while biking. We’d borrowed it from our quilt area. Guess we each need another.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Awesome!!!!✅

[@agnesaj9199]

Hands down, THE BEST sewing hacks video I've seen on KZbin....great job!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Wow, thank you Agnes💛_*

[@lucilledaub5991]

I love your tips n your videos

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you Lucille💛_*

[@lindalou6391]

You ROCK Tracey!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are sweet to say...thank you....💛

[@Chrissanthumum]

You have given me a reason to keep the straws I pick up from Starbucks for my juice but don't always use.Thank you for that!

[@melanienormand9390]

I’m so glad I found you! Thanks for the tips!

[@TheSewingChannel]

I'm glad you found me too!💛

[@carolynlewis1264]

Love your hack on free motion quilting

[@PrettyAliceNight]

Good tips! I tried the backwards petal trick and to me it feels backwards and wrong so ends up being harder for me.

[@barbaracawley5982]

Love the foot trick

[@geralynlima9152]

Design board - Winner!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_I love making the design boards this way....so easy....Thanks for watching Geralyn💛_*

[@gingerdunbar3428]

Fabulous tips! Thank you, Tracy!! HUUUUUGGGGSSS!!!🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You are so welcome Ginger! Thanks for the Hugssss!💛_*

[@nildavalencia5524]

I couldn't removed the screw on my machine for the free motion foot! I purchase a screw remover for 9 dollars with 40% coupon! I t was stuck and hard to move and rotate. I tried the foot pedal position is better the way you said. Again makes sense! Thanks Mary

[@charlottehorton581]

Love your videos

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you Charlotte💛

[@janetcozens4623]

Hi there such brilliant gadgets and ideas you are so very kindley sharing with everyone thank you so very very much 👏👏👏👏😀😀😀😀

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You are so welcome Janet💛Thank you for watching🤓_*

[@theresasuttle711]

The clapper hack!!!!!!!! Love it!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_And it works perfectly✅_*

[@LQ327]

thanks so much for this video! the right angle screwdriver is awesome I just bought it and my husband wants it!!!.

[@TheSewingChannel]

LOL🤣

[@gwyenotter6414]

Thank you these tips are very helpful. I can’t wait to try turning my foot pedal backwards.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Glad it was helpful Gwyen✅

[@trudyneumann8945]

Thank you for sharing. Just love your channel.👍👍

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you so much Trudy💛

[@mellissahannan7300]

Right angle screwdriver is brilliant, I struggle with those darned screws!!! This should come with each machine!!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Right!!!! it should!!! LOL😂

[@BrendaH289]

I use everyone of these hacks except the one for picking up rulers! I will give that a try

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You will love the ruler hack for sure Brenda💛_*

[@jojohnston4113]

All great tips, especially the one for the runaway foot pedal!👏😄

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_I love the foot pedal hack for sure!!!! Thanks for the great feedback Jo💛_*

[@pamstrong8709]

Mini ratchet screwdriver….GENIUS!!!! My sister is nearly 80 and has a very difficult time removing the plate to clean her machine. This will save her a lot of time, pain and frustration!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Pj..yep...it will totally help her✅

[@janeahrens572]

The design board is better that the one where we sewed the binding on

[@janeahrens572]

I’ve turned my foot control‘backwards’ for years! It works

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_It sure does! Thanks for letting up know it works long term✅_*

[@quiltingwithnina5939]

Wow! These are awesome hacks!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thanks Nina💛_*

[@sunkissedbydrksknhypergamy3347]

Okaaaay! Miss. Snartie Panties, you! Who are you, where are you from, what are you made of, what planet were you created on, So I can get ALL OF THE INGREDIENTS!!! You deserve an E.G.O.T!!! I simply CAN NOOOOT WITH YOU...🤔 wait...or without you. At any rate. You ROCK, MISS Smartie Panties! I'm so all in. I'm a new subie and I am hooketh and shooketh 💖 Thank you 😊

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_@SunKissed By Drk Skn Hypergamy LOL too funny!!!😂You are absolutely too kind💛Thank You💓_*

[@sunkissedbydrksknhypergamy3347]

That's because you're too talented and you're! 😊 in my Arnold S. voice 🗣I'll be back! 😂👍🏾

[@annmarierobalik7363]

Why’d it take me so long to subscribe? Love you and your channel!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Awe Ann Marie...you are very kind💛 Thank you so much for subbing🌸

[@prympammi]

Where have you been my whole sewing life!! This was by far the best video hack I’ve ever seen!! Thank you so much for sharing 💗💗 now I need to go back and find your name lolol

[@glendacrouch1877]

Hi, Me again! Loving these tips!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thanks again Glenda!!! My quilting warrior LOL😆

[@glendacrouch1877]

@@TheSewingChannel 😁

[@cathygilbert1590]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you for watching 💛

[@mclrose7]

For arthritis, rub castor oil 2-3 times/day. It’ll improve after about 2 wks & may be gone in a few mos.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Wow....I'll look into it✅

[@Therapisity]

Needle nose fingers would be amazing! 💚

[@TheSewingChannel]

They are!

[@lelarice1879]

Super, love the foot pedal idea!

[@colleenscott6164]

I love your design board !!!!!!!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you so much...I use them everyday✅_*

[@cherylcurlee3279]

love the idea for the design boards

[@donnahawley126]

Just awesome hacks thanks so very much

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_you're welcome Donna💛thanks for watching💛_*

[@Kdcaswell]

OMG. Love these havks. Fave is hanging scissors on machine. Awesome

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you for the kind feedback Kdcaswell!💛Much appreciated!_*

[@rosemariehartselle7921]

thank you for all the many tips in sewing..

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome!💛

[@drkfairiekiss]

This video has some of the most useful “hacks”. Thank you for sharing. I am now a subscriber!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Awe. Thank you so much for the kind words 💛and thanks for subbing ✅

[@JustMeAndMyFabric]

Love these tips so much!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thanks so much!!💛

[@lindamcclellan8434]

Great ideas

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you Linda💛

[@caroline-brisbane8577]

I've seen Donna Jordan use use weights to hold down ruler. Such a great idea

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you Caroline...I probably should have mentioned that it's best to get the "rubberized coated" weights and also mine do not have round edges so that way they don't roll✅ Happy sewing💛_*

[@caroline-brisbane8577]

@@TheSewingChannel ah. Another good tip thanks.

[@juliewylde5238]

I use a strip of magnetic rubber on the top of my machine as a ‘parking spot’ while taking pins out of my work as I sew, quicker than putting in a pin cushion.

[@reneehardy9769]

Awesome tips! Right angle screwdriver!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Glad it was helpful!✅💛_*

[@pamhamlin5023]

From watching your novelty scrappy/sherpa quilt I took special notice of your rulers...the way you hold them. I searched far and wide for the finger holders and could not find them...spent over 2 hours. Then I opened this Hacks & Tips and close to the end I found them!!! I have them here and will be using them. And for the scissor hack...same thing. I discovered your channel this morning and I now have 2 fabulous hacks to make my life easier. Oh, and the scallop trick was fantastic. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!!

[@annemarielarryoliver3637]

Great ideas - thanks

[@jlynn2724]

I'm an apparel sewer and not a quilter, but the hand weights in the giant ruler hack is GENIUS. That thing is always moving when I'm cutting!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Oh I totally know what you mean about the ruler slipping....a problem for many for sure...thank you so much for commenting💛_*

[@nickizoda2274]

An even cheaper way to make portable design boards. I used cardboard covered with sticky back felt. My cardboard was recycled from cereal boxes, layer cake packing - doesn't have to be super thick, just not flimsy. Stick the felt on and you're ready to go.

[@elsiemontgomery7974]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your hacks

[@dawnsnyder216]

Lots of clever hacks, thank you

[@linda.brotherton1689]

Turning the petal backwards sold me, I subscribed. You're a great teacher

[@TheSewingChannel]

Awesome! Thank you!💛

[@phyllis26red]

Thank you for sharing!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Your'e welcome Phyllis...thank you for watching💛_*

[@janetcozens4623]

Wow this is just Amazing very simple but very effective thanks for sharing 👏👏👏👍👍👍👏👏👏😀😀😀

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you for the kind feedback Janet...I appreciate it!💛_*

[@sandrastephens1508]

Hello, your hack for turning around the pedal on the non slip material really works. Unfortunately I lost my right big toe from diabetes, and I was more concerned as to how I was going to sew. Turning the pedal around was a life saver for me. Thank you for your excellent video Sandra 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_I'm so happy it worked for you Sandra...that's awesome!!!!✅_*

[@melbahanska1783]

Home Run, especially with the straw idea, turning the foot pedal, and the scissor hanger on the sewing machine. Oh heck! I loved them all!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_LOL Melba😂 Your comment had me smiling "ear to ear"....thank you for your enthusiasm 🤓💛_*

[@sweettennesseelife1665]

I love the design board idea!

[@lauraafrouzian2959]

Thank you for sharing these great tips. I will use several of them. Greetings from Bakersfield California

[@TheSewingChannel]

Wonderful Laura!

[@wandawalker2837]

I found an antique iron for $10. I use it for my weight, then as decor in my sewing room. It's a win, win!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Wanda! That is a total WIN WIN!!!✅_*

[@joybrown9600]

Oh no! I was just offered one and turned it down! That could've been cute and functional. 😢

[@TheSewingChannel]

Maybe the person offering it still has it joy?

[@pamelagahan5601]

Love every tip. Thank you. Pamela, Tasmania Australia

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You are so welcome!💛_*

[@vivianbunch1963]

Love the heel hack☺️👍❤️

[@janicerhoade979]

Great hacks

[@RS13290]

Hi dear I'm your new subscriber Like your tips and tricks

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you so much for subbing💛I appreciate it so much 💛_*

[@JosyJo14]

Love your sewing tips and tricks... another tip....place a magnet where you want to keep your sewing pins..(I’m left handed) so I placed it on the outer case on the left side of my machine...no more dropped pins. Cheers

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_I love your idea!✅_*

[@seankayoden4001]

I use a magnet on the end of a telescoping stem to pick up dropped pins and needles. You can buy these at a hardware where they are used to pick up screws or bolts which drop in tight spots.

[@gache52]

I bought it! The right angle screw driver. Thanks for the tip!

[@TheSewingChannel]

It's an awesome tool✅ Happy to help💛

[@glendacrouch1877]

I absolutely love your channel!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You are so kind to say ❤️Thank you so much Glenda!❤️_*

[@dianehuntley2493]

You are awesome Tracy! Keep 'em coming please😊

[@maryannthompson7705]

Your videos are the best! You never disappoint 🙌.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You are so sweet to say💛Thank you so much for watching and commenting Mary Ann💛_*

[@odettestrutton951]

I am Odette from Australia.i too have crippling arithis in my hands.your ti0s have been invaluable to me.thank you soo much.love it.

[@TheSewingChannel]

You're welcome Odette💛 Every tip helps when it comes to that arthritis!!!✅

[@robynwilliamson7066]

These sewing hacks are fantastic. Thank you

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You're welcome Robyn!💛_*

[@chi2tan]

Wow! Love ALL these hacks!!!! WIll be trying some of them for sure.

[@connieolson8497]

Pretty quilts, congrats.

[@pamsury3969]

Thank you so much I am compiling, hacks and tricks like this to share with my Quilting group!

[@bjune1285]

Wow! I will use everyone of these hacks! Fantastic!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_I'm so glad it was helpful Beverly💛_*

[@triplewinlin5576]

Sew many tips I have never heard of, very good!

[@patmastel2056]

I use the scissors hack! Best idea I ever had! One more is to put your machine on the rubbery drawer liner! It never moves!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Great tip Pat!!! Thank you so much!💛_*

[@jeannielindquist3952]

These hacks "blew my mind"

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Mission Accomplished! LOL😂_*

[@jeanetterule5420]

Brilliant

[@TheSewingChannel]

❤️

[@judykelly1734]

I love your tips. Thank you.

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome!💛

[@christysmith196]

I have been sewing with my heal on the foot pedal for years. So much more natural 😁

[@TheSewingChannel]

It really is more natural. I totally agree Christy ✅

[@kellyhipkins5616]

Just came across this. Thank you so much for sharing. New fan hello from ohio

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Hi there new fan from Ohio✅Welcome to The Sewing Channel💛_*

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

The right angle screw driver is awesome. My vintage machines need this friend! Funny how often sewing has me running to Harbor Freight.

[@askthefrog]

I've put little magnets on my sewing machine so that I can put stuff like needles and scissors on it. 😊

[@helenstamatelatos9319]

Great hacks!!!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you for watching Helen💛_*

[@shanaproctor100]

Love the idea for the homemade clapper.

[@PattymacMakes]

So many fantastic tips!! Thank you!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You're so welcome!💛_*

[@gisellejones1139]

Fabulous tips!!!!!!!

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

Love all your tips ,the money I going to save of house ill spend it on material😅❤