I have been teaching children to sew for several years. I am looking forward to offering ideas and projects to this creative community. My channel will produce videos on various sewing projects and shopping tips with the idea that I explain the process throughout. May videos I have seen skips through the sewing process. I want to teach you the HOW and the WHY!
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I must admit, I get a bit lazy with this but, you can visit my blog for any specific measurements for projects that I do not mention in the video. www.sewnbynikki.info I really try to give you all the info you need but... I'm human... I forget!
No criticism of your great tutorial, just a quick suggestion to make sewing easier. If you start sewing your seam from the thicker fabric end rather than the lining end, it is much easier to sew over the center seam as yiu are sewing off the "fat" end rather than trying to sew up on to it.
I made one out of kitchen drying mats. It's tan. I added a pocket as well. The pocket is lined with thin interfacing. It is basically a full size pocket. To hold papers or a note pad.
Being resourceful with materials! I like that! Did it give enough support? I was creating different variations and I did one today with a zipper and a pocket that went the width of the sleeve...
I am a beginner and you make things look so easy, so I am not afraid to try different things. Thank you for explaining things for simple people like me, LOL❤❤❤
That would work! It would be water resistant. : ) You would still need to put interface however, to protect it...... I'm curious how that would turn out. Let me know!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! Someone gave me one of these neck pillows and it’s completely worn out and I had no idea how easy it is to make one. I’ll be making one for all my grand boys for Christmas and if I get started now and August I can get it done, thank you so so much. I’m going to play you along see so I can sew with you.
Thank you for the awesome directions! They were so easy to follow. I've made some of the wallets. I didn't use the magnetic clasp. I used the snap buttons. 😊
You’re welcome 😊 I hope I did. We are so use to sewing right sides together for projects that it can be confusing! Keeping that seam tucked away is half the battle. You can do this!!
In 2001 the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC presented an exhibit on Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. As evidence of her deep knowledge of couture, it mentioned she always wanted French seams. I have been trying ever since to find out what that meant. Thank you so much for solving this decades-old mystery for me, and explaining it so well!
It makes clothing look like top quality.... like effort was put in to conceal rugged parts. : ) That could be why Jackie O wanted it done this way! I don't blame her! It's comfortable!
Hi, Nikki! I have many pieces of clothing that are plenty useful still, i.e. p.j.'s and slacks, with dead elastic or I've lost wt and they won't stay put on my hips. Do you have a video about replacing elastic; I looked but didn't find one on your cache. This would be so very welcomed. THANK YOU! : )
I got excited over your weight loss for you!! Good job!! That is not a bad problem to have!! :) I do not however, have a video of replacing elastics. I will be doing a sew-a-long in my FB group where I do elastics, for Christmas PJs. I will be doing it in the Fall so I will record that portion and post it. Unless I post a pair of pants sooner. : ) Stay tuned.
I know I was not dreaming last night when a video of you came on and showed you doing a back pack tutorial. You used black , red, and white fabric with stethoscopes on it. Now I can't find it anywhere , even when I type it in. I really want to make it, did you take it down?
Hello. Sorry I am just seeing this. I did not take it down. You can click on the videos tab and search "backpacks" .... it is still there. They are fun to make!!!
This fabric is cut to an 8 x 10 however you can make the bag as big, or as small as you would like. Keep in mind you will have seams of 1/4" on each side. I have learned a 5x7 bag (fabric cut to 6x9) is also a popular size.
Sorry about that! I am not sure what happened with the audio there but it seems to be only this particular video. I can't change it at this point, unfortunately. Sorry!!
Thank you so much! If you want to leave an opening near the magnetic strip, go ahead and do so. Some people have found that easier - I just prefer not to see the closing in the front, mid section of the flap. I hope the video helps you!
Hello! Honestly, make a connection with your neighbor as soon as you are setting up. That will help. I tend to limit the beverages I drink throughout my time at a market or event. I go before setting up and right after breaking down and loading my vehicle, usually. On the rare occasion when I do need to go, I ask my neighbor to watch my booth for me. If you attend the same market on a regular basis, it will be a natural thing you do for each other. It's a bit harder if it is a one time event - though doable. Vendors are usually helpful to each other..... just say hello when you arrive and make small talk. If you arrive first, acknowledge them and if you see them struggling with something, offer to help. It will go a long way to them helping with your customers! (Also, I have a till for cash but prefer to wear a fanny pack for my phone and funds or a vendor apron so it is easier for me to walk away - with my money and valuables).
Have you checked inside of your bobbin case to see if you have a lot of lint fiber built up? Clean inside, and under the case. I would also suggest using 100% cotton thread as well and be sure your tension is not pulling the thread too tight. You should consider loosening it, try 3.0. Hope those suggestions help!
I made 5 of them. In one I miss my scrap material and the stuffing and it works out great. U don't know the scrap material in it and help with all that stuffing in it. Bring the shape a little more support to it. I will be making more every soon. Easy to make thank u so much.
