TUFTING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS | my advice for your rug making journey

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Hi there! Here's a video with a bit of a different format than usual. Sit down with me as I share my (subjective) tufting advice for beginners.
TIMESTAMPS 🎥
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00:32 My experience getting into tufting
Part 1: Mentality 🙇‍♀️
3:15 Have patience
3:45 Be in your body
5:43 Don't put too much pressure on yourself
Part 2: Practical Tufting Tips ✔️
7:09 Use cheap supplies while learning
9:26 Start with a cut pile machine
10:26 Guide the gun, don’t force it
11:53 Modify your frame
12:33 Feed your yarn from your LEFT side
14:21 Get clamps to secure frame to table (if using starter kit)
15:58 Join the online community! tufting-commun...
** One thing I forgot to include that I've mentioned in other videos is the importance of proper yarn feeding. You will need an efficient way to feed your yarn that avoids potential snags, which will pull the yarn out of your gun. Check out this video for more info on that: • HOW TO USE A TUFTING G...
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@sergiov3282 3 года назад

I'm using burlap right now to tuft my first rug! So far so good but I'm finding that it doesn't handle curves very well. It could be that I need to practice some more but the curves are tufting looser than the straight lines. But the price difference is worth it to deal with that little issue.

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Great to know! And yeah that makes sense considering there are less fibers in burlap vs tufting fabric. I’m sure it’s something you can get used to 😊

@BorisArthur 3 года назад

I heard in a video somewhere that it helps going slow on curves

@ariannagarza4457 3 года назад

I would love to see a video on how you would package these rugs to mail out!!! I really loved the video and all the advice you gave. I can't wait to purchase my first tufting gun!!!

@thalesfm 3 года назад

I'll be honest: I actually have no intention of ever tufting anything, I just really enjoy watching these videos :P

@Angibbabee 3 года назад

No same!!

@sidistired 3 года назад

i love what you said about taking care of yourself when doing rugs! i use cannabis medically and i find that taking edibles and starting a rug project can be really calming. it is a very nice feeling, i could compare it to sipping on a glass of wine while working! but i find that being faded while working on something really hard allows me to focus in 100% and be 100% fine with the process :-) if that makes sense! i totally agree with what you said about feeling satisfied once you finish a rug, its the best feeling tbh! love the video aj

@WindsweptMilk7 3 года назад

I’m a firefighter but this interest me so much. I’m very into random things and I’m ordering a gun tomorrow. This looks relaxing

@patienceadaramola7783 3 года назад

This is so me 😂😂😂. I'm a child Educator by profession , aspiring food photographer, wannabe financial advisor, and now I think tufting might be my calling🤣🤣

@guaponeela 3 года назад

Me too, I am a computer technologist (developer, writer, coder, etc) but I like pursuing other areas as well.. good at making leather bags, embroidery stuffs, art, sketching, cooking and now going to try this some day. Who knows this may become passion too

@wandakowalski7063 3 года назад

Just want to tell you that I got my gun last week and all your tips have been enormously helpful. It's SO fun! Ok, so the yarn fell out at first but then it stayed in and made a lovely thick tufted line. Thank you so very much for taking the time in presenting these lovely, quiet practical advice.

@randomstuffilookup2384 3 года назад

Probably the most money I’ve saved with a promo code. Thank you 🙏

@Kariniweeni 3 года назад

I feel like this video is a sign!! I received my gun yesterday (used your code btw

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Aww I love that! You can do it!!

@flowerp1944 3 года назад

I got mine because of her as well. It's on its way instead of February as they initially said

@AshEliz 3 года назад

I bought my gun last month and I’m so excited for it to arrive!! I started with needle punching and I’ve learnt so much from that alone!! I got the gun just so I can work faster because needle punching honestly kills my wrist lmao but such useful info on this video!! Feeding from the left side makes sense, I’ve also seen people feed from the top that way there’s no yarn going across their work! I’m so happy to be a part of this community now. I’ve been an artist forever but stuck in a rut with my technical skills when it comes to illustration and painting, and now I’m so excited to be using another medium that I feel super connected to!

@RiceSlurpee 3 года назад

I learned about tufting a few weeks ago and I actually looked at one of your videos when I first looked further into it, but omg watching this one is so comforting because how you described in the beginning about finding it yourself is EXACTLY how im feeling rn. I'm hoping I have as good an experience as you! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and info with us

@defense360 3 года назад

Insanely helpful video. I have been dealing with my yarn getting caught in the gears and had no idea it’s because it was feeding from right hand side. Please keep making these videos! Beginners appreciate!

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Ugh it used to happen soo much for me! There's a sneaky moving part near the nose on the right side of the gun... once the yarn get's caught under that, you're basically doomed haha. Glad you find them helpful!!

@crisjuarex 2 года назад

Thank you for share your experience 💕

@KaiEL_Nkosana 2 года назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH ive been struggling with my yarn falling off the gun and having to retread it every 3 mins! feeding from the left has reduced this significantly !! thank you

@gabbyarcos7692 3 года назад

I just order my tufting gun excited to use it

@laurenburleigh285 3 года назад

I just built a frame (with lots of help from my dad) and started using the loop pile machine this week. It definitely seems hard to hide any mistakes but hoping more practice makes for less mistakes. I'd love to hear what the struggles are that you've found with it and another tips video when you feel like you've finally got the hang of it

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Yeah I'm looking forward to working with it more and I'll let you know how it goes and what I learn!

@lavanyasnigdha 2 года назад

This is such a helpful video! Thank you!

@bohobrain 3 года назад

Your advice about full embodiment//getting into your craft//doing alittle dance really hit me. Sometimes you just gotta SHAKE IT OUT!! Great video :)

@SamSandovals 3 года назад

because of you i just placed an order on my tufting gun after wanting one for sooo long and punch needling!!! 😆 hopefully can create a rug community in my country!! can't wait to see more from you

@CookieSmut 3 года назад

I've been thinking about getting a tufting gun for months now and this video + the discount code + black Friday sale + my business doing pretty well this holiday season finally got me to go for it! Apparently it won't get here until Feb/March but still pretty excited about it

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

I'm excited for you!

@jesscx7181 3 года назад

so grateful for your videos! such great insight for someone who is weeks away from leaping in

@lilybear-mcguinness2263 3 года назад

Such genuine great advice! Needed to hear this after feeling like giving up after running into difficulties with tufting, Thankyou !!

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

I’m glad it helps! Just remember that there’s probably someone out there who has faced the same difficulties and posted about it in Tuft the World! It’s so helpful

@tangonolucresse3825 3 года назад

Did i tell you you're my number one tufting teacher... Now you know😊

@lukefresolone6726 3 года назад

I built a frame and it saved SO MUCH money. Mine is 3x3, with and 6” legs! lumber cost about $12 and carpet tack was $4. I got the gun on Alibaba for $160!! Some Walmart’s also carry monks cloth in the fabric section!! Lmk if anyone needs plans for the frame, and thank you for the code!!🤝

@kristenasha3911 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this -appreciated

@baileybrunk8795 3 года назад

when i tell you i just bought a tufting gun with your code im not lying. Im lowkey stingy with my money so i played some mental games with myself but id really love to make my sister and mom a cute rug. Cant wait to see the different rugs i make:) thank you

@guaponeela 3 года назад

Thanks for your tips, It helps me decide whether I can try this tufting rugging. I know to do crochet, aari embroidery, leather bag stitching so looking forward to try this as well.

@seesone8035 3 года назад

I pulled the trigger...getting mine around March but worth the wait. Soon I’ll be pulling the tufting gun trigger 💨 💨 thank you!

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Wooo!

@msmathis8878 2 года назад

I would love a video on you using burlap

@babytoy2371 2 года назад

Im just a new subscriber I searched a lot of tufting tutorials. I found your videos are more informative and interesting 😊 actually I watched most of them before commenting Greetings from Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

@Rosaglobetrotter 3 года назад

You have the same eyes color as your dog!!! that's dope. Anyway, love your works, and thanks for sharing!

@bea3guima 3 года назад

please a video on how the custumer can clean the rug at home!! specially ppl with pets

@danielagiron2534 2 года назад

Eres todo lo que necesitabaaaa

@ellenlong7176 Год назад

I'm venturing into tufting. As I have been waiting for supplies to arrive I've watched all of your videos. Great tutorials & beautiful rugs! There is one subject I & probably others would be interested in is yarn usage; ie what types are out there, sizes, when to use what type, 1 strand vs. 2, et cetera. I myself am a life long crafter and don't need all the in/outs of yarn but am wanting to know about average amount used when making rugs & how you yarn plan for rugs.

@SimplySergMX_arts Год назад

Just got my tufting gun today and started to use it , I got so frustrated at first , first I ripped my cloth while carving my rug , then my yarn kept getting pulled my gun and then my gun started smelling funny , but I noticed it was oil so not sure when that smell was from , guess that’s normal friction. Anyways , love your videos and I’ve learned so much from them. Wish I could take a class from you , but me being in montebello and not having a vehicle kinda sucks 😂 will be patching that slit tomorrow. Keep up with the amazing videos 🩵

@nauticaholdip 3 года назад

Agreed!! I got a loop pile because it was the only one available and I started playing around with it today and I'm soooo soo incredibly challenged!

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Oof I’m sorry! I’m hoping to get the loop pile down and work on it in the coming weeks-so hopefully I will have some tips to share! Keep at it and try out the Tuft the World page for help if you haven’t already.

@liliadworak2075 3 года назад

Your dog is in love with you 😭😭

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

I think obsessed is the more accurate word 😂 but it's okay cuz I'm mildly obsessed with him too

@madyestromboli 3 года назад

Loving your mindset going in, helpful to hear ! Thank you!

@Boobi23 3 года назад

I love this. Planning on getting a tufting gun

@lime.seltzer 3 года назад

I ordered my tufting gun today! It's cut pile and loop pile I'm so excited to get started!

@panicatthecircus1231 3 года назад

What website ?

@lime.seltzer 3 года назад

@@panicatthecircus1231 I ordered my gun from www.imakerugs.com

@thekynartfam 2 года назад

This is a great video! Thanks for sharing your experience it’s super helpful!!!

@CamilaGonzalez-gs4cs 3 года назад

Heyyy, i just want you to know that you are helping me a lot and i'm so happy to start tufting, thank you for all the advise and all the videos about tufting

@flowerp1944 3 года назад

Totally appreciate you for making these videos.

@bkwa6493 3 года назад

So many good points! Thanks for all the help!

@defense360 3 года назад

You should make a video on your tufting set up!

@christinac.4145 3 года назад

I agree!

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Great idea, thanks!

@ryerscruff 3 года назад

Word up, speaking truths babes. Thanks for the advice.

@leahredon52 2 года назад

Omg I love you. Thank you 😘

@burn1down249 3 года назад

Hi from Tasmania, Australia. I am a carpet layer and I would like to learn how to inlay custom made rugs into carpets, after seeing you videos I think it can be done. Thanks

@ronnetteharvey2002 3 года назад

I would like to know how that works out

@colinwhite4710 2 года назад

I've done collage and screenprinting, and have done it well, but I'm interested in this medium now. Thanks for the tips!

@luisbarros11 3 года назад

RU-vid recomended me your channel and now I'm obsessed with the idea of making rugs myself. I don't have the money to buy a tufting gun so I will start with a punch needle. Will you ever make a video making a rug with a punch needle? Continue the awesome work!!! :)))

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Thanks for the encouragement 😊 yeah, that’s something I’m open to doing! I like the idea of making a video that demonstrates the cheapest/most accessible way to make a rug. So maybe that’s something I can do in the future

@luisbarros11 3 года назад

@@AJMAKES137 I'll be waiting :) thanks!!

@manuelhuguenin9087 3 года назад

I love what you do and I must say that I started thanks to you (and using your code) ! It's a little bit tricky for me because I'm french and there isn't a lot of videos like yours in french, but you make it easier ! THANK YOU 🙏

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Aww I'm glad! Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help :)

@malorie5746 3 года назад

Just ordered my first gun!! Cant wait to start!!!

@gabe910 3 года назад

i LOVE your videos !!!

@jaydinpeters7396 3 года назад

Such an amazing video!! Thank you

@gracemutiti8477 3 года назад

Hi siz,I really like your video am from Kenya Africa,am a mother of 3and am job less I just think maybe this making rugs it may help me to feed my children, but the only thing is that I don't know if I can found the tufting machine in our country and even I don't know the cost, I pray that I can found this it will be helpful to me.

@kenjames4769 3 года назад

Glad I found you!! Great advice! Thanks!

@moseslloyd6944 9 месяцев назад

Looking at the tufting gun it could easily use a lot of aesthetically and functionally

@milowe1771 3 года назад

Your so creative🥰

@devinlake6680 3 года назад

amazing advice! i've learned a couple of these things through trial and error myself, i definitely agree about the starter kit frame!!

@defense360 3 года назад

Same, I’m struggling with my starter frame 😬

@ohfilips5834 3 года назад

You’re awesome 🤩❤️ thank you so much! I can’t wait to start tufting. Hugs and good vibes from Mexico 🇲🇽

@mathitha 3 года назад

hi really easy to understand video I am seriously thinking of taking this rug making up other videos make it look quite hard, i know it’s not as easy as you make it look but with a little practice!,!!!! thanks June

@erikagoldberg4085 3 года назад

I have been buying recycled acrylic yarn recently! Big Twist makes 100% recycled yarn that I get at Joann's.

@Godfidence282 2 года назад

I feel this will help me bc i am not patient. I want to be more in the now

@xmoneysignx3514 3 года назад

amazing tips thank you so much! I can't wait to try tufting!

@briannamolina394 3 года назад

I can't wait to start !!!!

@fejirojoy3458 3 года назад

thank you so much

@HayleyNicole 3 года назад

Hey that’s me! Thanks for teaching me sis🤗 also Georgie is the BEST BOY!🥰

@ryajean4584 3 года назад

Just got my first tuft gun!!

@jadeyndubourt5335 3 года назад

AJ! You are so well-spoken and inspirational. Thank you for your helpful videos :)

@dishapatel3424 3 года назад

Thanks for the info very helpful 👍

@lemonspice5889 3 года назад

Can you do a video on how to grow on social media with tufting work?

@AugustLady77 3 года назад

Getting into rug tufting. Thanks for your video! It’s the dog for me though! ☺️🥰

@Megan10yes 3 года назад

Hey AJ! Thanks for making this! 10/10 advice to drop into your body with dancing. My favorite mood hack. I wish I could get coffee with you lol I'm also a graphic designer (+animator/video editor), but have been looking for new outlets to create away from a screen. I have felt so pulled to rug making with an obsessive draw that I haven't felt in a long time. I'm just stoked for my tufting gun to arrive so I can begin learning this new craft. Very grateful for the kindness and care from you and others in the tufting community so far who have already done so much to help get me started. I used to make a satirical makeup vlog series, and never felt embraced by the makeup community. Lots of competition...but i mean, i guess it was a satire show so I can see why I wasn't embraced ;) ANYWAY. Long winded way of saying- THANKS.

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Hi! I'm so glad you're here and feel welcome 💓 Aww it sounds like we have some things in common 😊 I totally know that feeling and I'm excited to see your creativity merge with tufting and what you'll do with it!

@zackmoody656 3 года назад

excellent video:) cheers very much xx

@shellylong2158 3 года назад

Great Video. Thanks👍

@omarfarookomarfarook9216 3 года назад

I'm also carpet tufter 20 years experience till working on qatar Nice one

@michelleyork8808 3 года назад

Love you sister omg

@michelleyork8808 3 года назад

Yessssss

@BennyFlaco 3 года назад

i love your videos 💚 keep going

@christinac.4145 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this and your other videos! Very helpful, approachable and informative!! Also, thanks for the heads up about the frame from the kit and its feeding system. I just got my loop gun kit from Tim Eads website (holiday promo) today and watched your videos (and others) and had a lot of fun!! Dance, sing and yes, so true, have joy while creating! Thank you again! Looking forward to more from you!!

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

You're so welcome! I'm excited for you 😊 Cheers 💓

@jahloves6002 2 года назад

I have chiweenie also, Chuey!

@hebamosbah2889 2 года назад

رائع جدا واستفدت منك أشياء ومعلومات جميله

@riansmith5393 3 года назад

getting my tufting gun for christmas! dad is building my frame!

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Thanks dad!! Happy for you :)

@lonijenkins6206 3 года назад

I can’t wait to receive my tufting gun 🙌🏽

@abbygrace1038 3 года назад

This video reminds me both how gay I am and how much I love art

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

omg I love that

@lukefresolone6726 3 года назад

This comment is legendary

@RunawayJ 3 года назад

This is the tweet haha ❤️

@john34365 3 года назад

Yes! thanks for the info! hey i do have one question! i would like to see more about your feeding system for the yarn! my partner and I built our own frame and have been figuring that out and im working on some 3D printable idea's for the feeding system for the yarn but i have noooooo idea what the normal approach is...? Also your video's have been some of the most explanatory and easy to follow for Tufting so far! thank you!

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

ooo 3D printing, how intriguing! Someone else recommended I do a video tour of my tufting space-I can show how I feed my yarn in that. I'll be honest, it's not fancy. I'd love to build a "proper" feeder at some point. but I'm basically using pieces from the starter kit and leaning up against my large frame. The most important part is that you have a hook that you thread the yarn through directly on top of where the yarn cone sits, about 8-12 inches up. That causes the least amount of snags, from my experience.

@4qutube234 3 года назад

AJ style is so cool and such great energy

@kylamastersmith6066 3 года назад

i kept seeing videos of people tufting on pinterest and i decided to see if there were any videos on youtube about it - so happy to find your channel!! i also have the same circle tattoo on my thumb that you do - so it feels like a sign haha

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Aw I love that! Sounds like a great sign :D

@thevipartysociety1030 2 года назад

Hey! I love your videos! My son is 6 years old and has been asking me to make rugs. Any suggestions on where I can start with him. He has so many ideas and I want to honor that but I don’t want to spend tons of money and he doesn’t want to do it long term. Thanks

@glendyllcasia3475 3 года назад

I am so grateful that you are sharing your experience with us newbies! I’m so excited to get mine :3 the biggest question that I have is about using different weights of yarn. If you have any info/tips on the best thickness of yarn I really appreciate ya love 💌

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

This is a question I get a ton, so I’ll likely cover it in another video. But I use 3-ply wool yarn and thread two pieces into my gun at a time. The yarn is too thin to only use one piece in my opinion. I haven’t experimented a ton with different weights, but I’ve never tried yarn that didn’t work. In most cases, you may just need to double up on it if it’s too thin.

@glendyllcasia3475 3 года назад

@@AJMAKES137 thank you!!! that’s helpful to know and if you make a video i know it’ll be greatly appreciated by many others! I feel like there aren’t enough videos out there on tufting so you are truly a huge help and inspiration! I adore your art and perspective v much 😁

@444lovanna 3 года назад

Just ordered my tufting gun! but starting with punch needle today!!

@Kiara-he9jw 3 года назад

Where did you get your gun?

@444lovanna 3 года назад

Kiara I got mine from amazon! I was on the main tufting gun site, but they won’t have any until feb/march. from amazon it’ll be here by mid january.

@poppyvangijzen2484 2 года назад

How do you make sure, if you are applying some pressure and making miltiple works on a frame, that you dont overstretch tour fabric? My tuftibg cloth just stretch to much around the nails. This means during the tuft the tension on the cloth goes away, making it harder to make consistent lines…

@heatherboyle7730 2 года назад

Any tips for left handed dominant?

@carloridavinci9704 3 года назад

Do you have a video where you show how to thread the gun and how much threads are used?

@hobiz325 3 года назад

Can you please make a video on the best tufting cloth or just a video about tufting cloths and what you recommend?

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Sure, I can include that in another video. I recommend tufting fabric - like the stuff the sell at tuftinggun.com. I’ve also seen it being sold on Etsy

@aroyawashington5858 2 года назад

What’s your tip on keeping my yarn in the gun? My problem is the yard keeps coming out in the middle of tufting which makes it longer for me to tuft and pretty annoying because I have to keep feeding my gun. Not sure why it keeps happening :(

@lucashvcl 2 года назад

It seems to happen often if there's tension between the yarn and the gun

@RidingRaptors 3 года назад

it’s true about having patience rn i feel hella discouraged cause i got sent a loop cut and not a cut and pile by the company

@inkjnk 3 года назад

Dangggg what company did u get from?

@hannahfyy 3 года назад

thank you for making so many super helpful videos! I was wondering, what is the size of your frame? and how many yards of fabric do you use to cover it completely?

@StillMatic93 3 года назад

Thanks you for this video it was very informative ♥️🧶

@daniyaalkhalaf437 3 года назад

Hey AJ! Do you have any idea on how to control the length of my finished tufted yarn? Is it related to adjusting something on my tufting gun? thank you💗