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Here are my top 10 sewing tips for beginners. Some good things to know before you sew. Even if you don’t plan on being a professional seamstress, knowing how to sew is a GOOD THING! #janhowell #youmakeitsimple
These tips are not listed in any order of importance, so make sure you check out the whole thing!
0:00 Introduction
1:03 You Don't Need A Fancy Sewing Machine
2:29 Become familiar with your machine
3:38 Get the basic sewing supplies
3:54 Learn to use a rotary cutter
4:25 Take care of your machine
5:12 Use the correct type of needle
6:34 Keep scraps of fabric handy for testing
7:00 Use recycled/upcycled clothing as fabric
7:19 Be ok with making mistakes
7:52 Take your time & have fun!
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@canisamator7937 5 месяцев назад

I'm in my 50s & have been wanting to learn how to sew so badly since my 20s that I have so much fabric that I've collected over the years of wanting to learn. My mom had bought a brand new baby lock before the pandemic but every time she tried to use it, got intimidated & went back to her 50 yr old Singer. LOL! So during lockdown, I used the manual & RU-vid to help me master making bobbins & threading her new machine. It's my machine now! But I did just like you said- I live in a small studio apartment but set up on my 1 table. When I need to put it away, it fits perfectly hidden away in my doggy steps. It was meant to be.

@JanHowell 5 месяцев назад

wonderful and glad to hear you are sewing!

@TheMamaAmmah Год назад

Cannot wait for the video on how to pick out the right machine!!!

@JanHowell Год назад

Working on it. :)

@gretabrown8320 Месяц назад

I found out the machine that the teachers used to teach students and bought that one

@Kim-pb8dv Год назад

Today was the first time I found you. You were very clear, patient, VERY INFORMATIVE. THANK YOU THANK YOU AND THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

@JanHowell 9 месяцев назад

You are so welcome

@naomijansen9544 Год назад

Awesome tips. Thanks Jan

@JanHowell Год назад

You are so welcome!

@QueenAmethyst55 Год назад

I don't think a complete beginner would really know how good a machine feels for them? My recommendation in UK is Brother LS14. It's a fabulous machine for a beginner, I'm intermediate but it's one of my favourites. I have 5 which is kind of crazy but I love them all. ❤️ Thanks for a great video.

@JanHowell Год назад

I'll check it out. Thanks for the information

@torreycat7716 Год назад

I say… just as long as it isn’t a Brother sewing machine.

@JY-nn7cu Год назад

Thanks for the tips!

@JanHowell Год назад

Happy to help!

@lalagamma4452 Год назад

I always learn from you. Even though I have been sewing for years. TFS! Namesta 💓🐞💕

@JanHowell Год назад

Wow, thank you. Are you feeling better?

@SurinderKaur-cl1wu Год назад

Very useful tips, thank you Jan - I'm jealous of your sewing room😍

@JanHowell Год назад

You are so welcome, and thank you.

@courteneymclane7381 3 месяца назад

Thank you! These are the tips I will use!

@JanHowell 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome!

@Cyrilmc222004 Год назад

Thank you so much Jan, I’ve been sewing 🧵 for donkeys year’s, and I still make mistakes. I really really love ❤️ your no nonsense approach to sewing 🧵. It’s always so very very useful and helpful to, for any sewer to take notice of the tips and tricks you share with us all. Thank you so much for the free needle guide, that’s really really helpful and useful too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

@JanHowell Год назад

Thanks again Mags.

@veevee111 Год назад

Great tips, Jan. I've been thinking about upgrading on my sewing machine.

@JanHowell Год назад

Thankyou. I'll be doing a tutorial here soon on tips for buying a new machine.

@angelacorsetto6790 Год назад

Thanks so much !!!

@JanHowell Год назад

You're welcome!

@Lemonzest19 Год назад

I’m a new sub and appreciate your content! Your vids are info-dense! Thank you & looking forward to new vids 💐💐💐

@JanHowell Год назад

Welcome aboard and thank you!

@grandmab9304 Год назад

Thank you. This helped me a lot.

@JanHowell Год назад

Glad it helped!

@donnayates6611 Год назад

Just found your channel and love it! New to sewing so this is all great info for me. Thanks so much!😊

@JanHowell Год назад

You are so welcome

@lynhanna917 Месяц назад

My favourite sewing machine is a Pfaff 1472, i bought it off ebay and the machine is 45 years old. It is my go to for all sewing projects. I did get a Janome quilting machine as it has a big throat space for free motion quilting. My worst was a Singer, it used plastic discs to do decorative sewing. I swear that machine hated me! The gal i gave the machine to absolutely loved it, she never had any issues. Thanks for the tips!

@JanHowell Месяц назад

Thanks. You are so kind!

@dturk1385 4 месяца назад

Thank you!❤😊

@JanHowell 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome

@janetfayard672 Год назад

Just found your channel. So informative. Thank you so much. And subscribed 😊

@JanHowell Год назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@gamadebdegamadebde Год назад

Another good one Jan, thanks. How about some types of baskets or bins. Maybe with tops or lids? Recycled fabric would be great for those. Thanks again.

@JanHowell Год назад

Great idea!

@crystaljohnson6836 Год назад

I couldn't find the link for the needle sheet, but wither way you have made my first experiences sewing, an absolute dream. I sat down with your tutorial yesterday and made 3 utility aprons... It was my first time sewing, and I loved it so much!!! thank you!

@JanHowell Год назад

Wonderful! That is awesome!!!!! The link for the needle guide is here j-howell.ck.page/0a9fd4f007

@jodycamille 2 месяца назад

Thank you!

@JanHowell 11 дней назад

You are so welcome!

@notesfromleisa-land 9 месяцев назад

Jan, your tips are spot on. I would add to your list: thanks to gifted teachers such as yourself and many others, anything you want/need to learn is readily available on RU-vid. I think that NOT understanding (1) needles (type and size) and correct pairing with thread, use and fabric and/or (2) basic machine threading/operation are two of the basic struggles that many experience with "tension" or stitch quality issues. Schmetz has some great online info for the anatomy of a needle. Not to quibble but... a Microtex needle works beautifully on cotton fabrics. In fact, I (and many others) do my quilt piecing exclusively with a Microtex needle.

@JanHowell 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing

@juliazimmerman4407 Год назад

Thank you

@JanHowell Год назад

You're welcome

@anneard1674 Год назад

thrift stores around here $25-$50. New rated #1 online less than $100

@JanHowell Год назад

thrift stores are great

@Cindy-nr2em 11 месяцев назад

Oh Jan, how I wish we were neighbors! Lol! I am a completely self taught sewer and become easily overwhelmed so when I read my sewing machine book, I end up more confused. I still know nothing about changing sewing feet, needles & stitches so I end up always using the same. My mother was a sewer and passed away before I began sewing and oh, how I wish she was here for me to ask my 100’s of questions. I appreciate your videos more than you can imagine. Sincerely ❤

@notesfromleisa-land 9 месяцев назад

Cindy, RU-vid (Jan and many others) is your friend here. You can search for anything that you need. I'm completely self taught.

@JanHowell 9 месяцев назад

I’d love to be neighbors! Kudos to you for teaching yourself and what a tribute to your mother. I just lost my mother 2 weeks ago and there are things I wished I could’ve learned some things that I never asked about. Keep it up.

@JanHowell 9 месяцев назад

I’d you ever have a question please send me a note. Fibersandtwigs@gmail.com

@subaru7233 Год назад

I've been sewing on and off for about 50 years, really buckled down to it in the last 5 years and am excited to find another up-cycler. I'm hoping to work on all thrifted and up-cycled sourced products to sell at the Farmer's Market next summer and you're a woman after my own heart. The only tip missing for a beginner is to have an iron and use it throughout your projects. Subscribed and looking forward to diving in.

@dcwatashi Год назад

And know the difference between ironing and pressing

@JanHowell Год назад

Wonderful! Yes, an iron is definitely a must! Thanks for the comment

@RockitRy 6 месяцев назад

Loved this! Thank you Jan! You explained these tips very articulately:) If you find some extra thread, fabrics, any cutters, threaded bobbins, mini machines, buttons, zippers, patterns .. yes (Jan’s secret hidden stash;) oh and patterns please 🙏 send any extra cool stuff to 684 pike run drive daisytown, Pa 15427 ..❤we love you Jan! 🎉 please keep sharing your wisdom ..thank you

@JanHowell 6 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@kimdunleavy3534 Год назад

As a home dec sewer for many years, I have one simple suggestion to avoid costly and time consuming mistakes. Never attempt to rush through finishing a project if you’re tired or working late at night in a poorly lit room. I have inevitably woken up the next morning to discover mistakes that were totally avoidable 😢

@JanHowell Год назад

Great advice. Thank you

@patriciarobinson5909 6 месяцев назад

It’s a Pfaff! The best!

@JanHowell 6 месяцев назад

i agree

@mary-or5zv Год назад

Take different fabric types with you when trying a machine. Thecstores only supply easy to sew on samples.

@JanHowell Год назад

Great idea!

@raffinataonline Год назад

I have been sewing for more than 50 years. I've never had a machine that didn't have tension issues...🤔😂

@JanHowell Год назад

I hear ya!

@gidget101 Год назад

Omg, I thought I had a curse!

@manestage5403 Год назад

I didn’t even know rotary cutters came in such a small size as that Fiskar one!

@cheesymarshmellows Год назад

Dont buy fiskar one, it so bad just bought that one, didnt cut properly, return it bought the same one didnt cut properly it so weird. I returned it, now there a high suggestion one i just bought on amazon, maybe i got 2 defective ones but i google and some reviews said fiskar cutter pretty much are as great as others.

@dcwatashi Год назад

Martelli makes the best rotary cutter

@JanHowell Год назад

That stinks. So weird. Thanks for the comment. We'll see if anyone else has an opinion

@lindamcclellan8434 Год назад

What’s the purpose of a serger and why do you need it.

@JanHowell Год назад

Sergers finish the fabric edges and sew a seam at the same time so they don't fray. They are not a necessity but very useful.

@michellepodbielan4631 26 дней назад

Is there a way I can send you a picture of what my sewing machine is doing to my fabric? I am brand new and discouraged.

@michellepodbielan4631 26 дней назад

FYI I'm working with a Singer Curvey.

@JanHowell 18 дней назад

You can email a photo to fibersandtwig@gmail.com and I will take a look.

@vickiegossett7214 Год назад

I have several machines also upward of 10 but only 1 serger! (3 of those are my Momma's that i inherited). Wouldn't part with those for the world.

@JanHowell Год назад

that is nice

@lindamcclellan8434 Год назад

I’m having trouble cutting straight

@JanHowell Год назад

Are you using scissors or a rotary cutter? If you arn't using a rotary cutter, they can be real helpful in making straight cuts.

@nedawilmhoff3599 Месяц назад

I’m surprised you are using Dual Duty thread rather than one of the smoother, better European type threads. If you look at the thread under a magnifying lens to see how fuzzy and rough it is. If I am having trouble with breaking thread or bad stitches I find the dual duty is very often the reason. I very rarely use it only if I’m desperate for a certain color.

@JanHowell 8 дней назад

Thanks for the tip!

@bev.simmonsakagoodwillgran1680 Год назад

I don't know how to print out the free printable needle guide

@JanHowell Год назад

The link is in the description. Here is the link j-howell.ck.page/0a9fd4f007

@homebound_lovingit Год назад

I thought you mentioned courses , I'm interested would like more information please! I enjoyed the video making bias tape, best one I've come across!

@JanHowell Год назад

@@homebound_lovingit The link is at the bottom of the description. Here is the link to the courses ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-56eee2u2BxE.html

@gretabrown8320 Месяц назад

I bought a cheap sewing machine and it was so frustrating to use because the engineering was pathetic

@JanHowell Месяц назад

yes, some machines are so hard to sew on.