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Thank you! I didn't know about the black button on my J foot. I'm going to use it today! ❤

Excellent! Thank you!!

Thank you so much. You’ve inspired me to have another go! I have a question that I find bugs me a lot. Do I really need a serger or overlocker to sew with jersey and stretch fabrics? Or is there any way I could do without one? I can’t afford to buy one so am I doomed to having to make everything from cotton fabric? Thank you x

Ty. You always tech me something. You are appreciated

I've been sewing for 59 years. I wish I'd known these tips! Thanks!

The ruler has a lip on one end so that it fits at the edge of the mat closest to you. That helps the ruler not to move also. I was taught to walk my hand up the ruler when the mats and rulers came out. . Good tips for newbies

The one tip that changed things for me was to ALWAYS have the presser foot UP when you’re threading your machine. I stopped having thread nests once I learned that.

Never knew what that black button on the presser foot was for! Thank you.

Thank you! I learned something new today. The serger tips were so helpful!

With tip number two… don’t we risk the seams coming apart with no backstitch?

The weight is a game changer

The leveling button!! 10 yrs with my machine and I had no idea. Thank you!

Thanks

The best way I know of to keep control of my foot pedal is to barefoot it.

Thank you. Very helpful. Love the hand weight trick.

Most better machines come with two throat plates. One has a wide area where the needle goes for like zigzaging, the other just a small hole, it's called a quilting plate. Humpjumper - once you are at the top of the hump, remove the tool from the back and place the thinner side in front of the presser foot and sew into it. Then slide it out when foot is well past the seam to the normal level.

Is your Juni serger one of the ones that has air threading? Are you happy with it. Great tips..

thank you for those tips

Using the little pieces of fabric to start and end are great for quilt piecing. I heard one lady call them Thread Bunnies!

Thank you so much for explaining the hump jumper!

One thing happened to me the other day - my foot controller stopped working. I could not understand why. The sewing machine was plugged in, turned on, and its light worked, so there was power to the machine. I could rotate the hand wheel, and sew using that, so nothing was blocking that from operating. I checked the connection of the foot controller cable into the machine, removed it and pushed it back in. But the foot controller still did not work. I checked the foot controller to see if something was caught under it, or within it to stop it depressing. But the foot controller could easily be pressed with my fingers, but it would still not operate the machine. I turned the power off to the sewing machine, and back on, but the foot controller still did not work. I thought that maybe there was something broken in the signalling between the foot controller and the machine such as a broken electrical/electronic connection. So left the machine, thinking I would have to take the controller into a sewing machine repairer, or I might need to buy a new one. Later in the day, turned the machine on again, and everything worked !!!!! Maybe the machine was just tired, and needed a rest, lol. Still have no idea what was wrong with the foot controller not being able to be operated. Does anyone here have any thoughts?

The shelf liner works fantastic ... on a bare floor ! Please ... what will work on low-loft carpet ?! I have tried everything ... from silicone to the sticky pads designed to hold things in place. I'll try ANYTHING so throw it at me 😊

Great tip ideas, liked the weight on a ruler, I thought I was the only one that couldn’t cut straight with a ruler! T he button on the J foot is new one and starting and finishing seam on the serger was great. That you for all this info. you always check me through with great tutorials.

My best advice to new sewers is...when you have become frustrated, just turn the machine off and walk away. Come back tomorrow, start from the beginning, thread your machine over again...check your settings and try again. Frustration BUILDS into anger, and nobody enjoys that which makes them angry all the time. And when it finally works correctly, don't be shy about patting yourself on the back a little...everything takes time and practice to improve, so take your time, practice and enjoy the process.

Great tips and tricks! Today's Quote: "Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love." - Brené Brown. Huge hugs. Namaste 🐞🐞🐞

Thanks! Loved this info! 😃

Brilliant tips, especially the neat overlocking tails one!

Hump jumper with cardboard or nail file, and the serger tail were most helpful. Always appreciate your videos. Thanks!!!❤

The only time I use a rotary cutter is when I cut out a pdf pattern where I have to tape or glue the pieces together. I don’t like cutting fabric with them. I love my ez cutter electric scissors.

A tip I use when sewing slippery fabric is to place the fabric under the presser foot about a half inch from the beginning of the seam. Hold the threads and take a few stitches backwards and then forwards...I find the fabric doesn't get eaten by the feed dogs.

Shelf lining material does not work it slips as well double-sided tape is what works for me.

Great ideas especially rethreading your machine when it gets wonky! Thank you 😊

I used an extra grip (to open jars) to put under my foot pedal as I didn't have any rubber mesh at hand. And have found the painter's tape very helpful for many projects to help get the straight seams! Thank you for your tips and here's a general guide to help with needle tension, presser foot tension and stitch length: The thicker the fabric, increase needle tension, decrease presser foot tension and increase the stitch length. The thinner the fabric, decrease needle tension, increase presser foot tension and decrease the stitch length.

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Thankyou, I always wondered what that hump jumper was

Thank you, you've solved my problem with rulers! I'll be using the hand weight!

Am 74 and have been sewing since I was 10 or so. About half the tips were things I did not know and will definitely use. Thank you so much. Love your channel. 😊

My favourite sewing machine is a Pfaff 1472, i bought it off ebay and the machine is 45 years old. It is my go to for all sewing projects. I did get a Janome quilting machine as it has a big throat space for free motion quilting. My worst was a Singer, it used plastic discs to do decorative sewing. I swear that machine hated me! The gal i gave the machine to absolutely loved it, she never had any issues. Thanks for the tips!

Why sew onto paper/magazine vs a square of fabric?

Thankyou very helpful ❤

Along with rethreading the machine, another good tip is to change the needle. I don’t know how many times one or both of these things has helped!

I never knew how to use the leveling button. Thanks!

Your videos are always very helpful ❤

Awesome, thanks

Thanks for your video. Really learned finally how to use that black button! I find that the shelf liner does not grip my carpet. I keep searching for a solution for that.

Your tips on dealing with serger tails was very helpful! Thank you.

Thanks

Jan, thank you for all your tips. I have learned a lot of tips from watching you. ❤❤

I want to add that a jean needle is a must for sewing denim.