Hey guys, I've been a sewing instructor for a number of years and love sharing my sewing knowledge through practical application. I make video's of things I make for my shop and show you how to do it all the while sharing little tips and tricks for sewing, from french seams to tools of the trade to how to use those tools to the best of our ability to save time and money as we sew. I hope you enjoy my video's and if there's something you'd like to learn, please leave that in the comment section ;-)
I just bought the wallet pattern. First time ever buying an internet pattern/one not already printed. I’m sorry but I can’t figure out how to get the pattern. I bought it as a guest but now Etsy won’t give me the pattern without signing in with an email address that I didn’t get the pattern sent to, haven’t used in years, and can’t get into… even though it sent the link pdf to the email I bought with and use. Can you help me?
Can you send me a message in Etsy and send me your e-mail address and I can send it that way? I will be tomorrow before I can get to it 😞 I'm on a deadline for K&A and my computer is being stupid 😞
Thank you for this video!! So helpful. I'm wondering where you found the instructions for adding the stem or was that your idea? There doesn't seem to be much on instructions for assembling the faces so I'm so glad I found your tutorial.
I think I made my own stem lol it's been a minute and I make and do a lot of patterns lol Yeah I saw she didn't give a lot of guidance on making the add ons so I thought I would tackle one of them 🙂
I had the same problem! They should have guide on the machine to line up with chalk marking on the fabric. So if you had 5 layers that need a straight cut,then what?
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 true! I just ordered the electric scissors you used on here…it cuts better and you can see where you’re going . Thank you for your video!
Excellent video, thank you for sharing. Why did you decide to use batting on your pads, seems like it adds an unnecessary amount of bulk. I think your pattern could be modified to work on any kind of dustmop!
I thought it needed the thickness to clear better, you could push down on it to scrub. Most mop heads aren't flat or super thin so it made sense to me.
@@dockledoo I love her, the only issue is I can't just sew cotton with her because she's a powerful machine. I know there's a way to do it but you have to adjust so much stuff it isn't worth it for me so I keep a domestic in my room lol
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 I have a husqavarna domestic sewing machine I've had for 25 years, it's always great to have more than one machine, just because changing thread takes time!😁
This video is old lol I can't quite remember which ones I used but they were most likely from Hobby Lobby at the time because I shopped there a lot lol
Hello. I see this is an old video. However, it isn't clear what the cut sizes of your fabrics are. At the beginning, you say it's 13 x 13. Then when you are sewing the side seams, you mention there is a 15" side. Now, I'm wondering if all fabrics are cut 13 x 13 as you've only rotated the bottom seam upwards by 2 inches and mentioning a 15" side is a mistake? Also, do you find your wet bag leaks at the seams or zipper sections?
Hi there! I absolutely love this sew along and would love make it! Unfortunately i live on the other side of the world and the shipping from ordering your beautiful fabric is just so pricey! Any chance you could tell me what sort of fabric you are using? I would love to try diy something similar using my circuit for the images
If you go to K&A Custom fabrics and check now, they're doing swap shop with 2 other shops that are overseas and you would just pay local shipping. If they do not have the panel ready, message Alix and she might be able to hook you up. I'm suing pebble vinel for mine.
I’m looking to start selling my items because I have loved to sew since I was 9. You don’t recommend starting with Etsy? How did you take payments on social media?
Etsy's fees are insane so I just started my own page and grew it from there. I took Paypal only got a long time and that worked but then I had to look into other forms of payment, such as Venmo, ect. If your customers know ahead of time what your payment methods are they tend to be ok with it.
If you stitch the edges it won’t fray until it’s cut. I zigzag stitch the edges. I’m currently making a backpack out of canvas now & it’s fraying a bit but not bad & it’s been cut for days now. It’s not enough to make the project undoable. Just slight fraying. I’m going to take pics of my in progress backpack so let me know if you want to see it. It was cheap Amazon canvas. This is my first time using canvas so I’m definitely not an experienced canvas user. But it’s no worse than cotton. Some cotton frays horribly once cut.
I just found you on YT today & I’m so glad I did. I love your channel. I also really appreciate how you show the mistakes etc & then leave them in with how to fix them. Also, I appreciate how you’re not always wearing makeup & have your nails professionally done. I’m wanting to start a business with my mom & know that I’ll probably have to do videos at some point. The problem is I don’t care to be in front of the camera & I know I’ll be nervous & possibly fumbling around. I’ve been watching YT for months now & noticed all the women are makeup perfect, nails nail salon perfect & often dressed like they’re going someplace special plus they edit out any mistakes. It’s intimidating for a woman to think they have to be the same way. Thank you for showing me that a normal mom can just be herself & be successful, even on camera. Honestly it’s meant more to me than you’ll ever know. I may sound silly to some but I’ve been really intimidated until today. I plan to start small way before I ever make a video but now I’m not so scared to do it & not as scared to start my business. I’m still trying to come up with a name that someone else doesn’t have. lol. So I’m brand brand new. Anyways I enjoy your videos & tutorials, I love your energy & love that in the midst of your city electric issue while pregnant found a way to start your business. Shame on the people who caused that issue & them not being immediately concerned about the financial strain they put on so many people. I could tell you care about others when you talked about the old lady on social security. You seem like a wonderful person. Sorry this comment is so long! 😊
I'm so glad you found me and that you enjoy the video's. I've been trying a little harder with the make up because I feel like I look so tired all of the time lol, I hate being on camera and I hate editing and having to look at myself but eventually you just have to get over yourself lol If you ever do start making video's, do not do what I did and make a video a week. That is a hard schedule to keep up and exhausting. If you watch a lot of peoples video's you should you'll see after a year of doing video's once a week they tend to go to every other week because it's exhausting. The electric was a mess and a learned experience, keep your receipts lol Thanks for watching!
Wow a very scucum looking bag! It looks very hard to make as well as very thick fabrics and bulk, was it a struggle for your machine? What kind of machine do you use to sew with? What size needle and thread?
@@sewmthanded7817 you can check with Kim and Alix over at K&A Custom Fabrics and see if they have any kits left other wise it will be a few months and then it will be a sew along.
Can you please do a video on where you sourced your thread from as well please. And if you have a small business and you need multiples of the same hardware would you still get them from the mentioned suppliers or amazon?
I go back and forth on where I get my stuff, it just depends on if I need something in a hurry (I order from Amazon) or if I can wait. I got my thread from Sunny Sewing machine for a while but just discovered that Waywak carries the thread I need and it's a little cheaper.
Loop the thread around your needle three times and then pull the knots down to the end of your ladder stitch. I hope that makes sense. You just want to tie it off.
Your videos are incredible! Your instructions are so easy to follow and understand. You enunciate beautifully. So refreshing! I've been sewing, cooking etc., since age 8. I'm now 73. I made 80% of my clothes up until 20 years ago. I am so excited I found your videos! Thank you soooo very much for sharing. Oh, BTW, instead of using the foam/sponge what do you think of cotton batting?
Hi Faith! I'm putting together my first Brinley and I have a quick question. My gusset is 20.5" as stated in the pattern, yet when I clip it around the back flap, it protrudes beyond the top of the back panel a little more than 1/4" on both sides. I'm just wondering if I'm doing something wrong because in your video it appears the gusset is perfectly aligned with no overage, if that makes sense. I don't want to cut the gusset down before I ask you.
I made this for a friend who's niece's father died and wanted a bear out of one of his shirts!Imade the small bear from a 3x shirt..had trouble with the head right from the start,thank God for this video!!
Сумка, для дома, для хранения клубков, для вязания. Ну и для швейных принадлежностей. Если сумку приподнять с клубками, то сумка сложится. Для дома нормально.👍
Thanks for the reality check. Most of these style of tools that start like scissors lifting fabric take a lot of practice to get accurate cutting. I watched as it is smaller handle size while the larger ones seem too high for me as most tables are not low enough for short people then add high handled tools and you are stuffed. Appreciate the demonstration that shows it isn't instant success. One video I watched today compared electic scissors to rotary cutter and indeed she weighted down one side of her fabric and scissors gave a straighter cleaner edge. Both were lower end of price range and she stuck to same cost for both to be fair. I was suprised to see scissors smoother than rotary blade but rotatry blade not circular so again practice may have given better cut with rotary one. Good luck to all of you. I do batch cutting for simple bags for charity and like you it is impacting on my arm, I have learned to cut left handed to give other one a rest. It may well be the more costly ones will pay dividends in long run especially if able to use with ruler to cut down on practice time ;) Thanks again
