How to Stop Your Sewing Machine from Eating Fabric

Подписаться 79 тыс.

Просмотров 11 тыс.

50% 1

How to Stop Your Sewing Machine from Eating Fabric. Before I start stitching my quilt seam, I like to add a header or leader to avoid my sewing machine eating my fabric. I also like to use a footer or ender when I'm finished stitching. In this video, I'll explain how and why I use headers and footers when I'm starting or ending my quilt seams to stop my sewing machine from eating my fabric.
#quilting #leadersandenders #howtostartandendquiltseams
📧 JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST to get FREE quilting information from Chatterbox Quilts: www.chatterboxquilts.com/emails.
🧵 Want to learn how to free motion quilt? Learn all about it in my online course, "First Steps into Free Motion Quilting"
www.chatterboxquilts.com/firs...
Be sure to download my FREE guide to free motion quilting, "Get out of the Ditch" at www.chatterboxquilts.com/guides.
💗 My Most Popular Videos 💗
🌸 How to Make Homemade Quilt Basting Spray
• Make Your Own Quilt Ba...
🌹 How to Add Facing to a Quilt Part 1
• How to Face a Quilt - ...
🌺 No Binding Self Mitered Placemats
• How to Make Easy No Bi...
🌻 Crumb Quilting Tutorial
• Crumb Quilting Tutorial
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Items I use and recommend:
Martelli Palm Quilting Paddle Set
amzn.to/3qvChbP (US site)
amzn.to/3fU7MK3 (Canadian site)
Martelli Ergo 2000 Rotary Cutter 60mm
amzn.to/3iobeyi (US site)
amzn.to/3w2ftUe (Canadian site)
Martelli 26” x 38” self-healing cutting mat
amzn.to/3iheT0K (US site)
amzn.to/3vXNogP (Canadian site)
Sew Slip II
amzn.to/3nORAur (US site)
amzn.to/3nvmo4D (Canadian site)
SuperB thread from SuperPunch - other colours available
amzn.to/3hGLRY0 (US site)
amzn.to/3fxDXxq (Canadian site)
Acorn Precision Piecing Products Starter Set (includes Easy Press solution, Seam Align Glue and applicators)
amzn.to/3v3JiT6 (US site)
Not available on Amazon Canada - check with your local quilt shop
Take a look at my curated list of other notions, books, and quilting goodies I like: kit.co/Chatterboxquilts
😊 MORE QUILTING GOODNESS 😊
😀 BECOME A CHATTIE by joining the private Chatterbox Quilts' Facebook group at www.chatterboxquilts.com/fbgroup.
🛠 IMPROVE YOUR FREE MOTION QUILTING SKILLS in a private, supportive community by joining THE QUILTER'S WAY.
Get all the details at www.chatterboxquilts.com/mpqs
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
🎥 SUBSCRIBE to be notified when a new video has been released:
/ chatterboxquilter
Check out my Amazon store for my favourite and recommended quilting items:
www.amazon.com/shop/chatterbo...
I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and as such earn from qualifying purchases. The price is the same for you, I just receive $$$ which allows me to continue creating free content for you. Thanks!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
When I am able, I use affiliate links and might receive compensation if you purchase through one of these links.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
YOU CAN ALSO FIND ME AT:
WEBSITE: www.chatterboxquilts.com
FACEBOOK: / chatterboxquilts
PINTEREST: / cbquilts
INSTAGRAM: / chatterboxquilts
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Thanks for liking and sharing these videos with your fellow quilters.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
HAVE QUESTIONS? Feel free to email me at kjh@chatterboxquilts.com.

Хобби

Опубликовано:

13 апр 2020

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 55

@ritafairclough6470 2 месяца назад

Excellent explanation especially protecting the foot .

@AerynKDesigns Год назад

I'm sewing tiny doll clothes, like 1/24 scale clothes, and this keeps driving me MAD so I'm definitely gonna try this. And like a previous commenter said, it'll also help me avoid the thread mess too. any tiny bulk at that scale is really noticeable.

@carolcthomas8432 4 года назад

I also like that headers/footers usually eliminate any "nests or thread mess" on the back side of the block plus saves thread.

@kimberlyprice2 20 дней назад

OMG! I am making a gymnastics leotard for my granddaughter and the machine ate the four way stretch fabric. So annoying! It took about 15 minutes to take the face plate off and I carefully used a seam ripper to remove the stitches without tearing the fabric. I practiced on scraps before my project, no worries. I was able to sew four seams before this happened. I added my walking foot and it is feeding better. I will add the header too. Thank you for the tips!

@susiejohnson4530 3 года назад

WOW!! The leaders are going to SAVE me, my fabric, and my sanity!! I have a TERRIBLE problem with the machine EATING my fabric when I start sewing. I've been through numerous feeder feet trying to find one that prevents my fabric from being sucked into the machine. THANK YOU

@mmckenzie8418 4 года назад

I never used them, I have the problem of my work being swallowed up . Thanks for the tip. this is my go to saver now.

@sandradevens249 4 года назад

Thank you, I do use headers and footers in quilting but I found it most interesting about the one stitch past the fabric. I did not know that before. Have a super sewing day.

@carlamortenson3951 4 года назад

I have seen in quilting videos but never an explanation as to why, Thank you for this.

@veronicapeters5689 4 года назад

Yes I use headers and footers and find them to be very helpful.

@claudiafarley2501 10 месяцев назад

Good things to know. Thank you ..

@dotzam5154 4 года назад

Thank you thank you i have been asking why this was happening couldn't find anyone who knew i thought there was something wrong with my machine.

@robinwhiddon5728 4 года назад

Yes I do use headers and footers. But your video has pointed out good points. I never thought about the damage it could cause on the bottom of my feet. I’m gonna go check mine now thanks so much 😊

@villagesteader3552 4 года назад

Never used headers and footer myself, but your explanation makes so much sense that I will start! I haven’t had a problem with the fabric getting “sucked in” with my machine however, when I did a lot of garment sewing it was a real problem! Thank you for the information. ♥️🤓

@kmb81468 10 месяцев назад

I'm going to try this stat! I'm new to sewing and quilting (2 years) and just struggled with so much "fabric eating" on 2.5" blocks! Thank you!

@cindymcfarland4686 4 года назад

Also saves some thread!! I have used headers and footers for years. It was hard to remember to use them in the beginning but now it seems weird if I don't.

@cindyliening8356 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@gaillouviere8471 4 года назад

Yes, I do use leaders and enders. Happy to learn that I am also protecting the foot. Great tutorial.

@bonni71256 4 года назад

I use headers and footers. I always have to use them if I have to stitch with a point (like in HST). Sometimes I forget though if it is a straight seam starting at a corner that is not pointed. All it takes is one time for it to "gather up the material" for me to remember to go back to using the headers and footers.

@gailburk1523 2 года назад

Makes soooo much sense! Thank you, thank you , thank you!!😊

@bludeetu321 4 года назад

I absolutely use headers and footers. Someone recently suggested that is use scrap 2.5" squares and piece two each time I start and stop. Neat bonus block strategy.

@deewinston5651 10 месяцев назад

Thank you I just recently heard of these. I’m using them now. Thank you for sharimg.

@kaitlynkukula5572 Год назад

Yes my machine has been really eating my fabric and I could not figure out why, along with having a mess of thread on the bottom of the piece. This worked wonders, thank you!!

@jennyjist 4 года назад

Wonderful tutorial- thank you so much!

@juliebute905 4 года назад

No I don’t because I use the single hole plate when straight stitching. Never thought of wearing down the presser foot. Good point!

@wandahunter470 4 года назад

Thank you Kim I have used the headers but not the footers can't wait to try this.

@paulinedrechsel7040 4 года назад

I haven’t been using headers and footers but I’m going to start!

@karenpresley7101 4 года назад

Great tips. Thank you. 😊

@susansupino4011 Год назад

No I never thought of that 😀 What a great idea. Thx.

@annie-fb1vm Год назад

I am here because I am working on a quilt that has flying geese and my fabric is getting bunched up and not pulling through correctly I definitely am going to have to try this because I'm getting very frustrated! Thank you for a very clear and logical explanation!

@ramatojetola3195 Год назад

So helpful! I get so frustrated when my material gets jammed in that space.

@stormyg1945 4 года назад

I use them occasionally, especially if the fabric is thin. My Brother sewing machine is really good about not sucking the fabric into the hole. Still, good to know about the footer- have never heard about wear and tear in the presser foot.

@sheilabrowning2841 3 года назад

Thank you for the information!

@Chatterboxquilts 3 года назад

Any time!

@antonjamieson4742 Год назад

I do use headers and footers.

@redhotsweetpotatoe 4 года назад

I have an old "Spartan" machine, (just sews forward and backwards... it was my Grandmother's then my Mom's), that requires leaving a fairly long "tail" of thread, (if not chaining), causing a lot of thread waste. I use a scrap piece of fabric at the end of sewing something to eliminate the need for the long tail of thread. I just clip my fabric off it and leave the scrap in the machine for the next project.

@Trixy8521 4 года назад

Yes, I use them without fail, mostly to stop any bird nests at the beginning of my project pieces.

@blandynawilliams203 4 года назад

Yes, I use them.

@JessCantell 11 месяцев назад

I need you to be my personal sewing mentor!

@Chatterboxquilts 11 месяцев назад

😂😂😂

@notesfromleisa-land 11 месяцев назад

In addition to the grooving on the presser foot, it will also take some of the tooth out of your feed dogs.

@chloecat418 Год назад

Headers and footers also help me to save on thread, imo. ;)

@wandaseale2910 4 года назад

Perfect timing, just cut out 100 flying geese. Wondering if I should use the single needle plate too.

@susanferguson7596 4 года назад

I do use the headers and footers but I didn’t know about scratching of the base of the foot. Sometimes i stitch way beyond the 1 stitch off. 🥺

@patyake307 4 года назад

I have tried many times but it doesn’t seem to work for me. I keep forgetting.

@liezelvs 2 месяца назад

How does this work when you work with a hem of a pants?

@Chatterboxquilts 2 месяца назад

I don't think you need to worry about this as you will be starting and stopping on the pants' fabric but I'm a quilter, not a sewist so you might want to check with someone who is a sewist and might have more knowledge in this area.

@HannahtotheFaithtotheJones 4 месяца назад

So when I stitch with my extra crepe back satin, even in the middle of the fabric, it just gets sucked into the hole and it’s so hard to remove too. I’ve tried a parchment paper trick and the tissue paper trick, I JUST got a new needle today and used it and it still happened. I don’t know what to do. 😭

@Chatterboxquilts 4 месяца назад

As a quilter, I work with cotton fabrics so can't really help with this type of fabric. You might find this article helpful www.moodfabrics.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-crepe-fabric/#tips-for-sewing-with-crepe

@LilFran379 Год назад

How would you do keep your machine from eating Jersey/Knit fabric?

@Chatterboxquilts Год назад

As a quilter, I don't work with these fabrics so I don't have any other tips for you other than the leaders and enders as in this video. You might ask Laura at SewVeryEasy about this as she also does some garment sewing.

@tinamarieebert818 4 года назад

I don't but will noe

@paulinechapman9319 4 года назад

Don’t bother with scraps to start..on a janome show this method was shown but i had already adopted it....just use anything handy to slide the thread out from under the presser foot before you begin to sew ...keep your index finger on the thread...begin to sew.. voila No birds nest..no leaders that always seem to be on the floor when you need them. Lol ❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦

@sandeematis4164 2 года назад

I can definitely see the advantages of using a header piece of fabric but I don't understand what a footer piece accomplishes.

@Chatterboxquilts 2 года назад

This is to avoid running the presser foot over the bare feed dogs which can eventually scratch or even score the bottom of your presser feet making them less effective.

@sandeematis4164 2 года назад

Ahhh, that makes sense. Thank you for enlightening me.