My mum used a wooden tool called "a mushroom" - you put it inside the sock and mending is very convinient. It was in every household in the late 80s in Poland
Finding out about chalk wheels is a life-changing event. You can get other brands that are very inexpensive, and Clover makes chalk wheel tools called Chaco Liner that are shaped more like a pen, which are really nice and accurate to use. Chalk wheels are the best tool I've ever found for marking knits because, like Julija said, the fabric doesn't stretch and move at all while you're marking it. You can draw tiny curves and intricate shapes easily. And you can get different colors of chalk dust to put in them, so you can use them on any color of fabric.
Prym also has a chalk wheel, I like it a lot, though it does wipe off fairly easily. I can buy one for about €10. Have had it for years, still on the first chalk filling.
I have a Chakoliner that I’ve used for over 35 years. I also have the Clover version, and they are still going strong after all this time. Indispensable tool!
I have had a very similar chalk wheel marker for 25 years. It's available from Dritz in the US. It doesn't have the brush, but it's also a lot cheaper. My vintage machines all have the ability to use a similar binder foot and it's just a foot for my Singer and is easily change.. It's limited to 15/16 inch tape, so you'll probably need to cut your own since that size isn't as readily available these days.
I always love to learn about sewubg tools, attachments, etc. And I always want to buy them ALL. But alas I do not have $$$ or space for everything. I do have a chalk liner similar to yours, but I don;t remember the name. I also have a darning egg which would work with less fiddling than that cute weaving loom. I have a Bernina Sewing machine and one of their binding attachments cost about $200US. I did buy a knock off for less though. They do come in a small variety of sizes and I admit I struggle with it. I prefer to use a serger to attach one side of the binding to the garment with fusible thread in one of the loopers (bottom, I think. Then I turn the binding to the other side and fuse it down. That way the binding can be perfectly positioned and stays in place until I stitch it down. This would also work with a zig zag stich. Thanks for your video.
The little darning loom is so much fun to use! There is a bit of a learning curve for how to make the edges look nice and uniform. Looks great on denim with embroidery floss.
❤ I love gadgets of all types, especially those that are relatively inexpensive and saves me time. All of the ones you featured would be a great gift for someone who sews clothes, either for their own use or for someone who has a small sewing business. Thank you for included the pros and cons of the items.❤
The pearl-setter reminds me of a grommet setter, but the pearls on a shirt collar of mixed sizes gives interest but still keeps it classy. As for the binder foot, I do a good deal of canvas materials and a 1/2 inch binder foot on my industrial machine is a must due to 1/2 inch being the "gold standard" for canvas. I also have a 1972 Kenmore 1410 that can attach binder feet, but have never used it for that. It has the mounting holes off the side of the presser foot and I have seen them sold at the online Singer store in Ohio.
Binder feet are actually nothing new. I have them for all my vintage machines, back to 1907! I have had a Dritz chalk wheel that I’ve had for 20 years. Just installed the replacement chalk container last week. I may have had a bit of a break from sewing. But it still works!
Hello Julija I am amazed at these new fun sewing tools and have looked them up in Amazon. The best one is the pearl setter. I liked the mini loom because my granddaughters might enjoy playing with it and it would make a fun Christmas stocking filler. 😊
The loom is a nice idea for Christmas stocking filler! I was thinking about something like this for my niece, but I was looking into a mini stand-alone loom, which would not have to be attached to fabric🤗
I use Glue sticks the type you use to stick paper, I use it when I put binding around a armhole or neckline. It's temporary and washes out, just test first.
One of my favorite tools is called a “Tack-it”. You use it with tracing paper and it transfers “dots” onto the fabric. Its only one size dot and usually there are two sizes of dots and sometimes squares. But I love this tool. I also have a “gage” that spaces out to equally distance buttons, button holes and/or snaps. My all time favorite tool is tweezers. They are great for using as a tool for pushing or holding fabric under the presser foot and for removing hard get to threads after using a seam ripper. Another thing I use are the FriXion erasable pens. They disappear with heat. What I mainly use them for is when I use a pattern. I mark the view and the pattern pieces I need…… then if I use the pattern again and use another view, I just erase those markings and re-mark next project. Be careful when using these pens with Fabric. They do reappear in the cold. I don’t have to worry about that, I live in Florida, but some people up north do.
I purchased my binding attachment from Erika syskrin. You choose based on the machine you have and the size and type of binding you want. She also offers a great collection of binding. It was not inexpensive, but less than had I purchased the one offered by my sewing machine brand. I have been very pleased with the quality.
I bought the binder feet for my machine. They were advertised for "any machine" Well they aren't. As you pointed out, the dog feet must be rearranged so my domestic doesn't work with them. So now I have 3 that I can't use. Oh well, I have a habit of buying things I don't need anyway. LOL I do like the chalker though.
The domestic version of the bias binding foot does work really well, but it only works with pre-made folded bias binding. A point in it's favour is that it adjusts to the size of your binding so you could just fold a bias cut strip in half and it installs the same. A negative is that it's going to be super confusing for beginners and is more of a intermediate tool. (Edit: wait just a second, get a 2cm strip fold in half and use the foot, then fold over again and then top stitch down at 5mm and that's just massivly cut down on time)
I’ve tried the adjustable bias binding foot on domestic machine before and I agree - it would be a bit confusing for a beginner🤔 I’ve seen similar domestic machine foot to the one I have somewhere on Instagram, I think it was used on BabyLock machine, but not sure on which model it was or other details…
On my Bernina the binding tool is much easier to install, but as i mentioned in another comment it is very expensive. When i bought it i never thought to check the size. I really need to buy a different size but it will be heavy on the wallet.
Love the pearls - I have been searching for a clam binder [does single fold] for a certain sized webbing that swivels out to the front & out of the way [but still attached] for my 335 clone cylinder arm industrial - alas I keep getting sidetracked with other things & it doesn't help living at the bottom of the world with postage costs now.. seen them being used on machines on youtube
Julija I have the same machine as you. I love your videos. Thanks. I was wondering if you’ve found a presser foot for a 1/4 inch seam guide? I have bought a left and right ‘in the ditch’ feet which fit perfectly and of great quality but not a quarter inch seam guide. Anyone else can answer if they have bought one too 😊👍
I got those binding feet on eBay for $5-7CAD for my Babylock serger. I think there were 2 styles and 3 or 4 sizes. That was a while ago so I’m not sure if they are still available.
My sewing teacher has a presser foot for bias tape (for a domestic sewing machine), and she says it works very well. I don't know any links, but she said she bought it on wish, so I assume there must not be hard to find on Amazon or other online retailers.
When my Mother passed away , I inherited her sewing tools. Just yesterday, I finally went through them and threw away anything that I did not know what to do with, including the chakoner that you just showed. I just went through the trash and found it. Thank you !
I bought the same machine and that’s how I found out about your videos. The one issue I’ve been having with that machine is that the thread keeps coming out of the needle in the beginning and I have to pull a long tail for that not to happen. Annoying when there is an automatic cutter to save time! Do you have this problem?
I only have this problem with some threads, but when I switch thread type or use different brand of thread, the issue goes away. I used to think the thread cutter was faulty, but it turns out it was the thread, who would have guessed!🤷♀️
Can you advise where to purchase more pearls for the pearl setting machine. Not sure what to search for. (I ordered the pearl setting machine and it should arrive today.)
I found refills in a local sewing supply store, but I saw Amazon has a lot, too - look for ‘nails for pearl setting machine’ (it’s the part that goes in the bottom) and then look for pearls for crafts without holes. One tip about your new machine: don’t overpress the handle, it might scratch the pearl; the pearl is installed with very minimum power🤗
@@Julija_Gobere Thank you. When you set the pearls, do they set snuggly or are they loosely on the fabric? Not sure if my pressure is correct. I am used to using a Kam snap press so I may be applying too little pressure or my screws might need to be adjusted.
We don’t have local one, so I usually order from Amazon Germany - the shipping fee is about 10 Eur and delivery is just 3-5 business days, quite convenient!🤗
Please also look for items locally or on Etsy before ordering from Amazon. I live near Seattle, and the corporation’s growing influence on city government has been detrimental to the economics of living here for lower income and unhoused folks. It is really convenient to use Amazon, and sometimes I do too, but it is helpful to buy from makers or smaller vendors. Thanks. Ok, back to sewing!😊
Does the chalk stay on the fabric when using the Chakoner? I have a chalk wheel by Prym and for the price I paid it's really disappointing. The rotating blade gets stuck in the fabric when it is a knit or very loose woven and the chalk doesn't stay on. It only "lies" on the fabric and as soon as you turn the fabric, the chalk falls off.
