Fabric Coasters Tutorial! Free Pattern For Your Cricut Maker! Quick, Fun, Useful Gift Idea.

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Happy December everyone! Today we are working on some last minute gift ideas. This project is a great way to use up fabric scraps and charm squares. Fabric coasters are fun to make, incredibly useful, and can be personalized in unique ways.
I've also provided a free pattern to piece together an adorable tree coaster. Check the OklaRoots website for the pattern, as well as a free SVG file for all you Cricut Maker users!
QUILTING TIP: To avoid the bunching of threads at the beginning of quilt lines follow these viewer provided tips below!
- Use a feeder fabric first. Run a scrap piece of fabric through the machine, and then run your quilt under the needle (don't clip the feeder piece first).
- Hold the top and bobbin threads before you start sewing. To do this, make sure you aren't using an automatic thread cutter (they pull the bobbin thread back under the face plate, making it hard to reach).
Happy Sewing!
Timestamps for each step in the first comment!
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@lizthibodeaux2496 4 года назад

One way to prevent the thread tangles at the beginning and end of stitching is to use a scrap leader/ender piece. Excellent video!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you Liz!

@linashutts238 Год назад

I’m impressed! Masters in mathematics 😮 I’d be bragging about that all of the time😂 I really love watching your videos. They are all so easy to follow. Thanks so much ❤

@debbiedempsky8160 4 года назад

You can try two different things to eliminate all of those thread messes. Use a scrap of fabric as a starter/ender, or hold both your top and bobbin thread tails behind the needle until after you've made a few stitches. To keep those tails from getting caught in your next row, you really need to clip them off before starting the next row. Also, chain piecing will eliminate that problem. Binding tip I do: Instead of using a pencil to draw the diagonal line for connecting pieces, I take all pieces of binding (except for the first piece) and put them right sides down on my pressing mat. Fold the top corner down at a 45 degree corner and press that line instead of drawing it. Then I have a line to easily follow for stitching.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you for such good advice Debbie! I'm going to use all of it.

@deborahbailey292 4 года назад

Something I learned many quilts ago... start with a small scrap piece and end with one. Never have that problem again 🤗

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Great tip!

@teresalight1642 3 года назад

I just made 4 coasters. the binding came out great. I have always hated binding and could never get the corners to come out right, you method is so easy. thank you for the tutorial

@artiejohnson703 2 года назад

I have been sewing since I was 12 years old. My mom taught me everything. So your instructions are right on. I don’t see why some people have a hard time with your instructions. You are a awesome teacher. Thanks you for sharing your video with all of us. Awesome Job!!!

@donnam7075 4 года назад

You are so adorable, talented, funny and smart!! You make me laugh while learning something!!! Thanks for your tuts and Happy Holidays!!!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Well that is incredibly kind, Donna! Thank you so much for the sweet words 💓

@teresajudy7232 4 года назад

There are 2 ways I have used to prevent thread traps on the fabric. When starting an inch or more away from an edge or corner of a piece, I hold the thread to start the seam - just for a couple of stitches. To start at an edge (or corner) I use a scrap of fabric to chain piece start the seam. That way I cut off the knots with the fabric scrap.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thanks Teresa! So I've used the scrap fabric for chain piecing, but I was trying to find a quicker way for the quilt lines. Do you just hold the top thread, or both bobbin and top?

@teresajudy7232 4 года назад

@@OklaRoots I hold both strands. It's the bobbin thread that gets caught up in the works.

@missdizzlepop 4 года назад

This is a Bernina thing! What Teresa said: hold on to both threads when you start off :)

@laurahyde5566 4 года назад

Gigi Thorsen Every machine I have does this...Babylock(s) and Singer.

@missdizzlepop 4 года назад

@@laurahyde5566 Oh ha, good to know I'm not alone!!

@songbird857 4 года назад

Loving your style... new subbie! Been sewing/quilting for years. Ordering my Cricut Maker this week - can’t wait 😊 LEADERS AND ENDERS are a lifesaver. Use scraps of fabric/batting to start off and end. All of those pesky threads end up on those pieces instead of your actual project 👍😊 I always use leaders and enders, especially when piecing a million half square triangles 🤣

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

I'm so excited for you to get your Maker!! I adore mine, such a fun tool. I've used scraps to help with the thread before, I was just trying to take a "quick" route. Didn't work, since I ended up pulling out those threads 🤣. Thank you for commenting!

@lyngoddard4709 3 года назад

Thank you so much for a fantastic video.I love the way you don’t presume the viewer is an experience sewer.

@reneebrock2167 4 года назад

Sitting at my sewing table yesterday, with coffee mug in hand, wondering why I don’t have any coasters on the table, and then I saw this video pop up. Thanks Jess.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

You and I, friend, are on the same wave length. I love hearing this! Thank you!

@elizabethburnside6393 4 года назад

I always hold on to my threads to start sewing and I've never had that problem, give it a try it might help

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Very good advice! Thank you!

@anne461 4 года назад

I do that the most...hold the thread. Or sew a little scrap piece first. I do the scrap piece when I’m sewing lots of little pieces because they get tuck in the machine. 😏

@katysimard8397 4 года назад

I do the holding the tread or scrap piece of fabric and never have tread stock in .

@acesrlucky 3 года назад

That’s what I was told too. Hold those threads!

@cynthiahudson9349 2 года назад

I love your coaster pattern! Your instructions are spot on and make it easy to follow. I have had my Cricut Maker for 3 years and have yet to make anything with it out of fear & intimidation...obviously a personal problem. Thank you for walking me through the Christmas coasters with the Cricut Maker. It's exactly what I needed to have some confidence. I need more of these. Thank you so much!

@gloria9883 Год назад

Very cute. Thanks for the tutorial. I will give it a try. Oh - and I like the music on the sewing shots! Had me tapping my foot😊

@pdee701 2 года назад

I meant to say I just got the Cricut Maker 3 for my birthday. I cut out my first things this afternoon! Sooo excited!

@ShirleyS-mw1so 4 года назад

Jess, I came across your utube channel accidentally. I love the coaster idea, perfect way to use smaller pieces of our fabric stash. Your video and instructions are very clear and concise and easy to understand . The addition of the cricut instructions adds a wonderful dimension to make a very nice gift. I'm a Fan for sure! Thanks!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you so much Shirley! What a happy accident 😍

@norakathleenbertoglio4414 4 года назад

Mathematician-OMG that’s why you’re such a fantastic teacher/RU-vidr....I just found your videos a couple of weeks ago and I have been watching them. I love your technique for sewing the binding strips together. Thank-you!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you Kathleen!

@lyndavaughn1187 4 года назад

I don't let the machine cut my threads. This way I have enough thread to hold on to when starting to sew again. Love your tutorials.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

That's what I've found to be the major issue, the machine thread cutter. Thank you for watching Lynda!

@kerranky 4 года назад

I love listening to you, i have only just found you, i intend to make the bag first, i'm not great at making stuff but you are really good at explaining.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

You can totally make a bag! We all start out rough. I like to make sure I use recycled or unloved materials on "practice" bags, to figure out what I'm doing. Feel free to ask any and all questions!

@stephaniechessell501 6 месяцев назад

Awesome tutorial! I’d love the svg please!

@dawn6954 4 года назад

Either pulling thread toward the back right or even holding the thread before starting to sew prevents the thread from getting caught in stitching. I noticed in precious videos you cut thread and leave thread where its at and begin stitching... I was like how does her thread not get caught in stitching or come out of needle!?! Then I saw this 😂😂😂 Love your vids and glad to have an opportunity to comment. Youve taught me so much already! ❤❤❤ ~ Dawn

@lisatorres1308 4 года назад

Thanks for the AWESOME binding tutorial! This made binding on small pieces so easy! Also...from one who is Math "challenged", a Masters in Math is quite impressive! Thanks again!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

You're welcome Lisa! Binding adds such a beautiful touch to these, I hope I made it easier! Thanks for watching!

@lorim2074 2 года назад

I love that you added a transfer (my favorite words, too) on that cute little coaster! I don't have a cricut (yet) but I'm pretty sure I have cricut fever after all these cute tutorials!

@tungccrafts4734 3 года назад

So cute coaster. Love your Christmas tree pattern.

@terylyn2 2 года назад

Just made my first one using my Cricut to cut out the tree. Thanks Jess.

@danaschaefer6473 4 года назад

super glad i found your channel!! I am a bit envious of your Tula Pink Bernina. (And whaaaaaat?? A masters in math? you go girl!!)

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

The Tula machine sure is pretty, but just as stubborn as my other ones 🤣. Thank you for watching!

@SewGigi 3 года назад

I really like your make-up. And I love your projects. Looking good!

@pamsfiberfrenzy 2 года назад

Yes please! More SPG files for my Cricut machine!

@janetp181 4 года назад

Great method for binding small pieces. Thanks. I haven't sewn in a while but this inspired me. Thanks

@karentzn 4 года назад

I am jumping up and down with joy about your binding technique. I make mug rugs and even though they are a little bigger I still have a problem joining them. Thank you. LOVE the idea of using none liked fabrics for the binding. In the end yours looked great. Cannot wait to see what you come up with next

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you so much Karen! It's funny how many different binding techniques are out there. I'm glad this one resonated with you! Have fun!

@linzrowe1231 4 года назад

That was THE BEST binding explanation I’ve watched! Loving your videos and how well you explain everything you do! Please keep posting!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you so much Lindsay!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Here are your Time Stamps! Materials - 3:22 Building The Sandwich - 4:42 Quilting - 6:27 Making Binding - 9:53 Attaching Binding - 14:12 Cutting Tree Top Using Cricut Maker - 28:46 Piecing Tree Top - 34:40 Adhering Heat Transfer Vinyl To Quilt Top - 38:32

@lorirodgers4119 4 года назад

Math major, eh? When I got older and started to quilt I wished I had been taught math with practical uses, like triangles for quilting, measuring for binding, etc. Much more useful than which train will reach the station first, in my opinion!

@MR-lq7ss 3 года назад

My train never made it to the station. The engineer quit when he had to calculate the distance.😁

@jeanwestackroyd2966 4 года назад

Cute coasters Jess ! Don't think I would be able do this now, but enjoyed seeing how you made them. Thanks for sharing.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you Jean!

@doozledog 2 года назад

I really like your style of teaching, would it be possible to do a tutorial on how to upload bag pattern pieces to the cricut maker?? ive look at other tutorialsl but they have older software so the steps are different! Thanks in advance!

@brendacowan313 3 года назад

Just bought a cricut getting used to it hope you have more tutorials in mind Jess xx

@IMOO1896 4 года назад

Wow, nice clear binding instruction!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you Sandra! (PS - My maiden name is Newton... so we must be family 😉)

@kathyworkman1678 Год назад

Thank you 😊. Love your tutorial.

@joannclapacs6881 2 года назад

You are sew cute! Love all your videos.

@joannecolajo 4 года назад

This is the best one on binding yet. I wish I saw this before I purchased a binding ruler. Love your tree pattern. Maybe a heart or easter egg next. Hint hint. Thanks again.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

That's a great idea Joanne! I bet I could whip up a couple cute patterns.

@caroleseubert6810 4 года назад

Yours is the 2nd video I’ve watched today that is really nudging me to get a Cricut Maker. I’m also peepin your room set up and spotting what I think are IKEA shelves. My hubby is renovating my studio ❤️ and I think I want to get a set of those cubby shelves to go under my design wall for additional storage. Thanks so much for always inspiring me!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Hi Carole! The Maker is a really fun addition to the craft room. The wall unit behind me is from Ikea and the square shelved bookcases are from Target. Have fun designing your studio!

@cheriwilliams7001 4 года назад

Ok, so I'm really jealous, you have the bomb machine and here I am just hoping to get the Juki you have. Anyway, I've seen another professional sewer, like you, not me, the beginner who is still trying to sew a perfect straight quarter inch, hold the ends of the thread from the bobbin and the needle a second or two when she begins to sew. It keeps the thread from being snatched into your sew line, I think...again, I'm just a little ole beginner.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Yes! You know, it really depends on the machine. My Juki gives me far less trouble than the Bernina.

@evaruiz3652 4 года назад

Enjoyed and learned. Thanks your a great teacher.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you Eva!

@christinedauzat5036 2 года назад

Wow !!! I just lucked up on your videos and I have to say they are all impressive. Thanks for sharing your amazing ideas. Templates would be awesome if you don’t mind adding them in. Having the templates helps me to create them when ever I want and this way I don’t forget to find the video because I watch so many I tend to get them mixed up with others. I am now subscribed to your channel and I’m looking forward to seeing more of your creative ideas.

@engien460 3 года назад

use scraps of material from same kind as you sew and start with it them slide your project as machine running already will help stabilise feed dogs and avoid mistakes if you need change stitch half way throughout sewing as well edges will have already tide edge with knot and when you finished you just cut them with snippers , great tips if you chain sewing . you use scrap as well helping your machine run smoothly when need hop over folds and bumps or wallet folds edges . for very bulky items as jeans I will use nails filler wrapped with duck tap so level are same and feed dog don't touch them as they are placed just behind machine feet.

@sandyheller5438 4 года назад

Great tutorial. Thank you. They are so adorable.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thanks for watching Sandy!

@pdee701 2 года назад

I would love the svg file for the coasters, thanks for the video!

@MelissaH05 4 года назад

Yes I have a whole basket next to my machine so I can just grab a little scrap piece and run it through my machine before I start on anything I'm sewing or quilting

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

That's really smart. I'm going to do the same! Thank you!

@theresamuth9430 4 года назад

I think this is called a "SPIDER", because it ends up having strings coming off it in all directions that look like legs. :-)

@rnc11254 4 года назад

Hey, I just ran across your channel yesterday. Fellow Jacksonvillian here! Looking forward to watching your channel! I make bags and the occasional quilt. :) I also have a Cricut Maker, but I only use it occasionally.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Hey neighbor! I have a lot more Cricut projects planned 😄 Thanks for saying Hi!

@1960Connie 4 года назад

Thanks Jess! As a newbie quilter, this is helpful! I use coasters all the time too! 🥰

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you for watching Connie! Baby quilt coasters are just such a fun project.

@1960Connie 4 года назад

Jess OklaRoots totally! ❤️

@toniconway7307 4 года назад

Thanks for all your great tutorials! I've been kicking around the idea of buying a Cricut. I probably will after the holidays. Will be needing all the practice files you can share.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Oh Toni, it really is a fun machine. I wasn't sure I would find use for it. But it has quickly become a sewing room staple. And more and more quilt and bag pattern writers are making files for it too!

@sadiejosiemom 4 года назад

Thanks for the tuts and the cool binding method for smalls!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

@tinageorge8759 4 года назад

Another terrific tutorial, thank you so much for your giving heart and time! 💚

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Aww Tina thank you for the kindness.

@debraspringers2098 4 года назад

Nice learning tutorial I will be making these

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you Debra! I hope you enjoy making them!

@msmonet 4 года назад

Great video, as always.... I love your little threadspool people! I might try my hand at making those to hold my homemade bias tape. On the stitch strings, using my singer, when I cut the thread right at the edge of fabric then go to next row, I don't have the problem. It's too short to meet messy.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you for the advice! I'm going to give it a try. Those thread bunches drive me nuts.

@breakingthread 4 года назад

Excellent idea. See, you are trying to make me brave. These are the perfect size to practice free motion and binding on a smaller scale. You're a genious. Also, using leaders and enders will help the thread not get caught at the beginning and end. Much neater and less time spent on cleaning up the edges. I saw a lady making a cross which I have been anxious to make and there were no stragglies. I was so amazed that, now, I keep all of my little unusable "clean up cuts" in a separate box to use as leaders and enders.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

That's a great idea! I'm so glad this was inspiring!

@seamsuneven7824 4 года назад

Jess please consider doing pattern for people that don't have circuit so we can also make the things that you will be doing with the circuit maybe just in a different way? Thx

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

I got you covered, friend! Check oklaroots.com/pattern-vault and just click the photo of the coaster or the title Pieced Tree Coaster and it will pull up a PDF where I show you two other ways to make this without the Cricut.

@valerierandall3640 4 года назад

Jess OklaRoots Thank you, because I don’t have a Maker either

@TerriRomano 4 года назад

Of all of the binding instructions that I have watched, the is the most informative with perfect camera angle EVER! I needed to see it from this angle. Why couldn’t I use this same strategy for a full size quilt when putting together the final ends?

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

I'm so happy to hear that!! I use this same method for quilts, you just don't have to worry about the corners (since a quilt is much larger than these).

@TerriRomano 4 года назад

PS I saved this video in my library and created a new list called Binding BEST EVER

@beast40CK 4 года назад

I just love you girl!!! Keep it up!!!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Awww Sarah! I love you too! I'll do my best. Thank you for being so kind!

@deepikagurunath5074 4 года назад

Tats a cool binding technique ❤️

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you!

@nicolek963 4 года назад

Great tutorial.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you Nicole!

@janiewarre9941 4 года назад

I’m going to try your method of binding looks so nice. Thank you for sharing

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Let me know how it goes, Janie! Thank you for stopping by!

@irenestotelmyre2524 2 года назад

If you pull the thread out a little, and hold, by pressing down, before you start the next row, it will keep your thread out of the way, and keep it from nesting, and needing to use a seam ripper; where most tend to yank the thread out too hard or cut the wrong thread. there is a proper way to use a seam ripper; and be careful if you use a scissor. you can nip your project.

@shannonmargaretbrott7524 3 года назад

I hold my bobbin thread when I start .... I think you could view It similar to when embroidery does the tie off in the beginning and end.... l suggest that you allow the needle to slowly bring the bobbin up

@justmejo9008 4 года назад

As always.. thank you 🤗

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@justmejo9008 4 года назад

Jess OklaRoots never feel obligated to like my replies.. You do so much for us and put such hard work into this site and you deserve all the 💚

@craftingcreations5129 2 года назад

Before you start sewing hold the thread while you do your first stitch and that will stop most straggling ends at the start.

@mariefoley846 Год назад

Great video!!! What make and model is your sewing machine?

@ruthwilson7451 4 года назад

Hi sweetie greetings from Canada ❣️😘

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Good morning!

@veevee111 4 года назад

Using a leader scrap piece of fabric at the beginning and end of the stich line should help with the strays threads. Also, for me, I'd use a dark bobbin for the back fabric since it's darker than the top fabric and the thread is practically hidden.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

That's a great idea Virginia! I'm so bad about changing out my bobbin thread 🤦‍♀️. Thanks for sharing!

@veevee111 4 года назад

@@OklaRoots thanks for responding so kindly; I now see how many subscribers' responses were similar to mine. Lol

@efvjhh 4 года назад

for the binding, on something this small i'd go for the method angela walters shows in her foolproof binding video over on the bluprint channel here on youtube. it's a little bit more bulk i suppose, but it's very clever and much less fiddly on such a small piece. she goes on to machine sew the rest of the binding (which for coasters i probably would do too) but of course it's up to you if you'd rather do it by hand. (i noticed other people already mentioned leaders and enders, i use those too bc i swear my machine eats thread for breakfast)

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you for the suggestion Saskia! I love Angela, I'll go check out her tutorial!

@katybelle2939 4 года назад

With glitter vinyl you’ll want to double press! Also look at the heat press mats With vinyl press surface first (before you lay htv) than lay htv and press, then press back side of item!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you Katy! You know, when I was filming this I thought "Didn't I read a proper process for this 🤔?" but I just let that idea drift off in the wind! I'll get it right.

@lisasmith698 4 года назад

I hold my threads away from pierce when starting to sew. That helps me from having strings get caught

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

That's a great tip, thank you Lisa!

@ianhunt9397 4 года назад

to stop thread bunching or getting caught - hold the two tails whilst making first stitch, then let go. Cheers Chris Hunt North Wales UK

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you Chris! That's great advice 👍

@lalayuri Год назад

I've got Pendleton Wool fabric remnants and I'm just not sure what to do with them? I wanted to make something cute. Like a cup warmer. I'm just afraid maybe it would easily slip out of my hand.

@valerierandall3640 4 года назад

How did you know that I was just thinking about doing this earlier today!?!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Valerie...the secret is out. I'm a mind reader. I hope you love the tutorial!

@esbs3268 2 года назад

To avoid threads getting caught in my sewing, I hold the thread to the side as I begin a line of sewing.

@huebinhtrinh4830 4 года назад

Do you have a video on making cushion covers please?

@vanillae5232 4 года назад

What is that pressing mat that you are using? I just came across your video and now I'm a subscriber. You are awesome with details, explanations and I am glad I found you!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you! I'm using a wool pressing mat. They come in lots of shapes and sizes, but here is what I use most often: amzn.to/2XhM2Ol

@vanillae5232 4 года назад

@@OklaRoots Thank You so much. It is unavailable at that amazon, but I live in Canada and they have it so, I'm going to order it. Thank You!

@linaowen5527 3 года назад

you can use a scrap piece of fabric " I call a spider" before I sew or quilt

@belgcats 4 года назад

Hi Jess, you are awesome!! I am a new fan too. Which cricut did you use? Assuming it is a new cricut model, do your think an older model (less expensive) would work as well? Thank you for the excellent, thorough videos. 😀

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Hey there! So as long as it is a Cricut Maker it will work. My understanding is the older models don't cut fabric.

@DenisePoole-Closet-Crafts 4 года назад

Great video, can I ask what sewing machine you have?. Thank you for the video.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Hi Denise! I use a Bernina 770QE and a Juki TL 2010q

@lifeworkscreations839 4 года назад

Love your thorough instruction. Would this binding technique also work with a bowl cozy?

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you! I bet it would, since those are also on the smaller size.

@jennygill8056 4 года назад

Maybe hold both strands of cotton at the back of the machine so the bottom one doesn't get pulled underneath 🇦🇺🇦🇺💕

@karenmcgrady6349 4 года назад

Instead of batting do you think it would be a good idea to use the pot holder thermal batting to keep condensation from seeping through to the back? I use a lot of crochet coasters around my house and a few wonky quilted coasters... :) The Christmas tree is cute!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

That's a great idea!

@imeldasilva7046 4 года назад

Jess, use a leader to sew each time when sewing your coaster helps to eliminate the thread wages Imelda

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you Imelda!

@michellecano4350 4 года назад

I only get those little stuck strands of thread when I straight line quilt on my machine that has an automatic thread cutter. I'm convinced that's the connection. I get rid of mine the same way as you do. It's a bummer.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

You know what, Michelle, I think you are on to something! That thread cutter keeps the bobbin thread under the plate.... Thank you for saying this! I think this will solve my problem!

@michellecano4350 4 года назад

@@OklaRoots Lmk if you figure out a fix! Lol

@mamahops 4 года назад

Hold the end of the thread when you start to sew and you will not have those thread ends in your sewing or you can use a lead cloth. A lead cloth is a piece of scrap fabric that you start sewing on and then bump your project up to the scrap fabric and continue to sew. This is another method of keeping the thread from knotting in your project.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you Wanda! Fantastic suggestions!

@RosalindHicksBowles 4 года назад

Hold your threads to the back when you start. One you get going you can let then go.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you Rosalind! I'm going to give that a try.

@Cindy1956ful 4 года назад

Hold both ends of the thread at the beginning of your stitching for half an inch or so then drop the tails.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

I'm going to give this a try. Thank you!

@weikelmd 4 года назад

Love your new Bernina!!! Just curious...is there a setting that automatically cuts your thread without having to touch the thread cut button? This will be a GREAT project to practice using my BSR! THANKS!!

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Hi Diane! Yes, I have it set to use the back of my presser foot to cut my thread. And you can program it to automatically backstitch when you cut. It's nuts! Have fun sewing!

@weikelmd 4 года назад

@@OklaRoots That's AWESOME!!! I have the Bernina 770QE. I'll be checking out my options now that I saw your's! THANKS!!! I LOVE your videos!!! Thank you for inspiring us in fun ways!!!😊👍

@MariaFlores-dc2uu 4 года назад

Can we use fusible fleece instead of batting??

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Yes definitely!

@maranash71 4 года назад

Not a sewer, but trying to learn. Just a question, could you use stabilizer to keep pieces from freying?

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

That is a great question Deanna! I haven't tried stabilizer with the Cricut yet, but now it is definitely on my to-do. Thank you!

@godschild3547 4 года назад

Use leaders and enders and the thread will be gone💟🙏🏻

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you!

@receptionoffice8623 4 года назад

the first pressing is called "setting a seam".

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

There we go, I knew there was a proper term. Thank you!

@MsHighpeaks 4 года назад

Hold on to your threads top and bottom when you first start stitching

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Great idea!

@loriw6218 4 года назад

Use a leader piece of fabric. I had that problem, once I started using at least a leader fabric, it all went away.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thank you Lori! I'll do that!

@SusanSelk 4 года назад

Start with a scrap piece of fabric to begin sewing.

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

Thanks Susan! I should have known better.

@kaneezrizvi5551 4 года назад

How do you like your new Bernina. I’m thinking of getting the 570?

@OklaRoots 4 года назад

So I like the machine for the embroidery feature. But besides that, I actually prefer sewing on my Juki 😱. I think I'm in the minority, though, as most everyone else prefers their Bernina to every other machine.

@kaneezrizvi5551 4 года назад

I’ve heard Jukis are great machines! Thanks for the input!