Why will my sewing machine not sew over thick seams?

[@susancordes8573]

my goodness, I have been sewing for over 60 years and this is the best tip EVER

[@francessmith7611]

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[@carolstryker8701]

Thank you that was very helpful.

[@noocemiller6005]

I completely agree. 50+ yrs of sewing here and no one ever told me this!

[@katherinelaw3592]

Never knew why my machine had this problem, now I know. Thank you, brilliant tips. 👍

[@kathleenkaar6557]

Absolutely lifechanging video! Cant believe I have dealt with this for 50 years of sewing!

[@annetyszka6404]

Oh my goodness! I love the way you think Laura! You must have an engineering background! Thank you so much for this tip! I always thought it was just me(Operator Error!)

[@annetteellis4188]

Best tip ever! I thought my sewing machine could not handle thick seams. Thanks Laura

[@kreativelykinya]

In all my decades of sewing, this is the best tip I’ve ever seen! Thank you!!

[@maemunro2142]

I've been sewing for 66yrs and absolutely delighted to have come across this great tip. Many thanks! :)

[@jacquelinerhoden4428]

Hi Laura, this is such an amazing hack which I will be definitely be using. I read other viewers testimonies of 50 years of sewing. This goes to show that we're never too old to learn and the day one stop learning is the day we die. Thanks for sharing.

[@torreycat7716]

You truly are an amazing teacher. I’m never afraid to tackle any sewing project you show us because each nuance of a question of “how” is answered before the question ever gets formed. 😉

[@cathytaylor1203]

This is one of the absolutely best sewing tips ever!!! Thanks, Laura!!!

[@dorothyschott5702]

I found this was very interesting. One thing I learned years ago for hemming blue jeans was to take a hammer and flatten that thick part where the seams join. That really helps.

[@cindywilshire8700]

Wow, I’ve been sewing for 40 years and never knew this. Thanks.

[@kathleenk7726]

Thank you, I use this on jeans, but never thought of the side being uneven. Always great to learn something new!

[@KattGothica]

Thank so much I didn't even know why it wouldn't go over humps. I thought it was just my machine. Works wonders now.

[@graciesbaby]

I thoight the same thing

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

I almost went out and bought a $700 machine to try and fix this problem!!! 😬😅

[@judylockhead9421]

I've been sewing for almost 50 years, this is brilliant! Thanks 😊

[@lauraruthruff4741]

That was one of the most frustrating things I've ever had to deal with. Thank you for explaining this. Makes perfect sense now and I will have a much easier time sewing over those humps.

[@DonalovesMegaLadybird12]

Thank you very much for these tips. The other day, when I needed to go over a bulky seam I noticed my little coaster that I had next to my machine. I tried using it and it worked perfectly!

[@nicolasmith1460]

I’ve been sewing for 40 years... this is ingenious .... never thought about it in that way .... but I do now ❣️

[@angelblohm2171]

You are so good at describing the “why” of it. You don’t rush while you are teaching. Thank you!❤️

[@sandielmer5804]

Oh my. You win the award for best sewing tip ever. Wish I had known this years ago. Thank you Laura!!

[@chicletlux]

I’ve had my Bernina for over 15 years and I didn’t know what the little plastic wedges were for. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@rachelburgener819]

🤪🤣 even though it’s not funny!❤️😀

[@sesuda1017]

Thank you! I had no idea. I’ve struggled with this forever. Who knew there was such a simple solution!

[@pattygardner231]

Very helpful. Very clear explanation and demonstration. Thank you!

[@RoseOriginals]

I've been sewing for over 50 years and didn't know how to correctly deal with the hump! I sew shields for Day for Girls and they're pretty thick around the edge, this technique is really going to make my life so much easier! Thank you so much!

[@rosalindphillips6950]

Well, I'll be darned. I never knew this and always thoughtit was my machine..thanks so much!!!!!

[@jeanmartin6410]

Oh WOW. This is amazing!! 60 years of sewing and never knew this!!! Liked and subscribed. Thank you!!!!

[@stephanielaakson8960]

Nice Video! Another couple of suggestions. Hammer, yes, hammer the thick seam! This compresses the fiber and the needle slips through. Also, when coming down off the hump, use your finger and press the front of the presser foot down. That helps keep the stitches consistent in size.

[@TheCynedd]

I am so happy you did this tutorial, Laura. My mother taught me this when I was learning to sew almost 50 years ago and I am amazed that customers who come into the sewing store where I work do not know this! If I know I am going to have to sew over exceptionally thicknesses (and I am not using my industrial Juki) I may manually turn my hand wheel to stitch over the thickness and not use the motor of my machine. 👍😘 Another great video.

[@ellenhofer3343]

I've done thd manal turning of the wheel many times!

[@laurisnicholson1602]

Such a simple and great tip! You explain why the problem exists and how to overcome it in about 6min! Worth the time! Thanks! 😎

[@PattymacMakes]

I have also used my needle packages to help with this. Such great tips, as always! 💛

[@seamlesscreations]

what a fabulous tip! Thank you so much Laura - I've also been sewing for years and never thought of this!! You are such a resource, thank you again x

[@patconrad437]

This is the BEST idea I have ever heard/read! You really do learn something new ever day. I have been sewing for 60 years and never knew this! I was a gunner. Got to the fat seam and gunned through! Thank you.

[@loisyurchi7145]

All the times I wish I knew this!! Thank you for the lesson, I appreciate you:)

[@katking367]

Well these tips will certainly make shortening my DH's jeans a lot easier!! Thank you!

[@daylematthews]

I am astonished. After almost 40 years of sewing I never knew this. Can't wait to try.

[@ChrisC-bw3pu]

This makes so much sense.Could never figure out why it was so problematic. Such a helpful tip. Thank you.

[@patp4789]

And I thought it was my machine! Thank you for this very helpful and logical explanation of how to solve the issue of sewing over thick seams.

[@eliseg1437]

I just want to thank you for this great sewing tip and your wonderful sewing tutorials. You are an excellent teacher and you explain everything so clearly.

[@gilc.6888]

Thanks for your tutorial. I already knew you could raise the foot, but it helps for others to know.

[@emwin]

Thanks for those tips, Laura’s! Much appreciated! 🌺💃🏻

[@vivianagutierrez1966]

Thank you soo much for the information!!!! My singer has a gadget that I believe just right for this job! 25 years later I now what it is!

[@ellenhofer3343]

A jeans-a-majig. I got one with all my machines & it does work

[@lyndapatrick8303]

Awesome tip!! Struggled with this problem forever! Your the first to explain why & how to fix it!!❤️

[@kathyhowell5631]

I appreciate this so much! I thought my machine was the problem. Thank you!

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

THANK YOU!!!! I almost went out and bought an automatic tension machine hoping to fix this issue. Smh.

[@mistypapesh7976]

Had to stop the video to say - I LOVE your flower ring!!! It’s very unique. OK back to the video 😊

[@monaquilts4679]

Laura..this comes at a great time for me. I have this problem on seams for my quilting too. I actually thought it was the machine..now I am educated. Thank you so much.

[@kimhandy1861]

Thank you for the great demo! I'll use that method next time I have that problem

[@veevee111]

Wow, I really needed this tutorial 4 years ago when I was making diapers using PUL fabric, flannel and a thick, removable diaper insert . Thank you, Laura, for sharing 👍💜

[@ArabianShalifa]

At least you have it now going forward. Look how many have struggled with it for 50 or 60 years.

[@custampin]

You just saved me from throwing my machine off my roof!!! I used the nail file trick! Worked like a charm! Thank you so much!!!

[@mymai2792]

Great steady style of instruction. I like your clear steady voice - I can understand without having to replay. Cheers ❤

[@doreensherk287]

Who knew, thank you again for another great tip............

[@jjames6803]

You are just the best teacher! I believe this might be the best tip I have heard. You never disappoint. Thank you so much for all of the information over the years. And yes, I have been sewing forever and did not know this.

[@cherylschultz3220]

I have been sewing for many years, and this is the best tip I have ever learned! Thank you so much!

[@sheribolduc7009]

Thank you for that kid bit of knowledge for my sewing room! It is so true that the machine just doesn’t want to do it. Love that nail file :-)

[@shaggyfotog]

This tip right here wins the internet for the most useful in explaining this very common problem. Thank you so very much, you just got a new subscriber!

[@mgs783]

Good visuals and explanation of cause, effect , remedy and why! For another potential tutorial topic could you explain examples of why and when a straight stitch length should be a certain length? Thank you for all the useful tips and insight you share❣️👍

[@tinas977]

I agree that’s a great question.

[@debjacobson9800]

We LOVE you Laura.

[@shantelcreedon2345]

I have been having this exact problem and today went to the machine shop to ask about it. My machine can go through leather so I didn't understand. The man didn't even give me this fab tip. Perfect timing. Thank you so much. Xx

[@zonawilson6245]

Great solution to an aggravating problem! I have experienced this in quilting, and from now on, I know the answer. Thank you, Laura!

[@janetmichaud7797]

Wonderful explanation..Laura..thank you ..Jan

[@judyl3492]

Thanks so much. Now I know what that plastic is for. Great tutorial

[@michaelg4778]

Great!! I went out and bought a new $2000 sewing machine and all I needed was a 25 cent nail file 😞.... I actually needed an upgrade from my 30 year old brother, so all is good. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Love your videos and excited to see your new sewing room

[@beachboyde]

Laura, as always... I was looking for a video of how to do this... I'm making Bowl Cozies, and as you know has 4 huge seams to topstich over.... and WA-LA, there is Miss Laura with the answer, and the teachings that you provide in learning ease.... Thank you as always... You are one of the mose awesome personalities one could easly call friend.... As walys, thank you for all you do, and the unlimited time you provide in teaching us... Jon

[@karencrawford6099]

Wow. I have struggled with this problem quilt making for years. Thank you for this tip.

[@katf3836]

I have been sewing for 45 years and even had professional instruction! This was never ever taught. Good to know that you for this help! It will keep from breaking a needle too!

[@Paradiselife-13]

Such a life saver, thanx soooooo much for sharing..I broke a lot of needles going over them humps 😄

[@karenmyers3444]

I have been sewing for over 40 years and never knew this. Thank you for the tutorial. 😊

[@heatherwills3842]

This is a revelation! I’ve had trouble getting over the really thick seams when making hooded towels. I can’t wait to try this 😁 Thank you so much for this 👍

[@janispereira1586]

Like many comments stated, this is life changing! I was just sewing bags & I had this problem of sewing over a side seam. I wish I had viewed this video then! More tips please!

[@RudyRay01]

Thank you for the great tip. I wish I had known this years ago. I tried to make LeMoyne Stars and my machine wouldn't go over the seams in the middle. I thought there was something wrong with my machine. I can't wait to try it again.

[@pdh5573]

Wonderful tips! I have always had trouble hemming jeans. Love to watch you videos!

[@bethhayes8807]

Wow!! Thank you for this!!! I am a beginner and thought I needed a walking foot… you are great!!!!!

[@lynngallegos2727]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have had problems many time and get frustrated so this will make my sewing life much happier.

[@alexaelliott2598]

Another sewing mystery solved. I knew the wedge that came with my machine was for thick fabric but I had no idea how to use it, despite reading my sewing machine manual. Thanks so much

[@diannerichard2509]

I have been so frustrated these last few weeks with my sewing machine because it will not sew over thick fabric seams. Thank you so much for this timely tip. I am going to finish my project this weekend.

[@judithcrocker3582]

I’ve seen for years using a puddle jumper to go over big seams. The thing I learned watching this video is I’ve been using it wrongly. Thanks for correcting my misinformation.

[@rebeccamills4673]

I too have been sewing for years and this was the best tutorial for explaining sewing over a hump of fabric! Using the door stop to explain was priceless!! I have a jean jig that I mostly use. I had a light bulb moment when you showed your tip of butting up fabric on the side to topstitch. I needed that tip last week! A big thank you for all your tips and advise!!!

[@marionlepley2692]

Fantastic tutorial, I have been sewing for many years and did not know this technique for getting over several thicknesses of material, I shall certainly use this going forward, many, many thanks 👏👏

[@clivemiguel1]

Thank you so much; the solution to my problem. I particularly like the 'what you have around the house' part. Saludos from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@euniceluna8534]

Wow thanks a million ! So many years breaking needles and going thru hell and this is so easy.

[@goldensmamma]

I usually am using the wheel by hand to get over the hump. Great tip !

[@brendabixler3911]

Thank you so much for this tip. Your videos help me with so many things especially your Tuesday tips

[@accesstoyoga1296]

Used this tip yesterday. I used the nail file as suggested and it worked brilliantly. Thank you. 🙏

[@karensmith5526]

This came at the perfect time for me! Thank you for your help. By the way you have a beautiful speaking voice. Love your videos

[@jayeg8]

Thank you so much for these tips! I’m new to sewing (motivated by the need for face masks in the community), and these issues have given me the blues. I keep expecting to just break my poor machine! I’m going to use these techniques when I start my sewing tonight. Thank you!!!!

[@janetsantoro9433]

This is a problem that I have and did not know what to do about it until I watched this video, and I’m glad I did. Thank you very much for the easy fix. Thank you for sharing your tip. Very helpful.

[@marycasey9404]

Thank you so much for your tips, I have relearned so much from you after a few years absent from sewing. You are my go to person/tutorial for issues I have❤

[@heatherwills3842]

Since watching this video a few weeks ago I’ve been trying it out and it worked a treat, thank you so much for guiding me another step along my learning curve 🥰

[@gypsygirl731]

Good visual explanation especially for newbee sewers or impatient ppl. I’ve even used the end of a wooden clip clothes pin but now they have helper tools and the nail file is most easy affordable and useful😺👍Well done

[@jacquelinetaylor8683]

Absolutely brilliant. I have been sewing for 50 years and I've never thought of this solution . When sewing along the side of a seam I use a zip inserting foot but this solution would be quicker as I wont need to change the footThank you

[@terireiling402]

WOW!!!! Fantastic tips!!! Why didn't I think of that!😁

[@richardaddario7062]

Laura, you really are a genius. Love all your tips.

[@carolp1581]

I just found this! I can't wait to try this. I bought a nice new sewing machine that still balks at those thick edges. I sure am going to try this!! Thank you!

[@SharonMichelleWebster]

Thank you Laura, Iv been hesitant about taking up my jeans but now I’m confident I can do it ~ fantastic information 💞

[@patriciabobo4265]

Oh my goodness. I was just struggling with this issue today! Great tip!

[@bevcote2357]

Jean seems are the reason I have a hammer in my sewing room. I’m going to try your method next time. Thank you Laura. Blessings.

[@SongsbyCharleneApril]

Thank you! Newbie here! Been using a sewing machine to alter some clothes, and had this issue today! Now going forward I have a solution! 😀

[@Juliamay67]

Wow, I have learned so SO much from you. Thank you for taking the time to break it down for this newbie. :)

[@sgault973]

See glad I watched this. This is logic that will keep me calm! Thank you!

[@3x1Star]

Thank you so much for this tip! You ha r helped me out immensely. I am new to sewing and this makes gemming jeans a lot less complicated for me. Thank you!!!!