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This is the only singer I have experience with, but most mid range domestic machines are fine for button holes!

I haven’t personally used leather with it, although I feel like I might have seen a video showing that? The most I have worked with is 6 layers of denim 😂 but you may be looking at a semi or full industrial machine if you plan to work with a lot of heavy textiles!

You are so sweet 🥹 I’m working on the next one so I hope you like it too!

Hmm my model is the HD6805c and it has it, I can’t confirm for sure (you may have to look online) but I feel like it’s a super common stitch, most machines would have it!

@behindtheseamswithjess I found the manual online, and it shows which stitches are for stretch fabric. You're so sweet, thank you for answering my questions 💗 I tried to tag you in Stacy's video, did it work?

You’re welcome!! I can’t see any notifications but I will go check the video 🤪

It’s been great so far! I have had it for just under two years and it’s been fab, just gave it a good clean up and oiling after working with some fluffy fabrics. All running well though 😄 although I am looking at an industrial juki or brother hopefully this year 😅

@behindtheseamswithjess awesome! Thank you 😀 Could you please make a video how to clean and oil this particular machine ❤️

I actually just wanted the one called “oiling a sewing machine singer heavy duty” by SewingWithStacy, that will be more helpful!

​@behindtheseamswithjess thank you!! I just found it, watching it now ❤ thank you for your prompt response 😊

You are so lucky! Australia cops the worst pricing on all machines 🥲🥲

I still love this machine! I make garments too and it’s been great. I am considering getting a Juki industrial by the end of the year, mostly for improved speed and stitch quality, but will definitely keep this to use for everything else than an industrial can’t do

Thanks Alex!! I love working with trim but it’s sooooo fiddly!

@@behindtheseamswithjess I agree. Your patience paid off.

Do you mean hand sewing the hem, or hand sewing the entire outfit? 😅😅

Well, i meant the whole outfit, i don’t have the machine 🥹😂💀

@meeleetsah hmmm I couldn’t say for sure how long it would take! I have never tried hand sewing a whole outfit! Most of my projects take anywhere between 20-30 hours though, so I assume it would take a while!

Yay! Will do 🤗🎀

I can’t say for sure as I have never tried it, but I assume if you had the appropriate foot and dropped the feed dogs, it might be possible? I think dedicated free motion machines have much longer arms to allow for more fabric though!

Thank you! I love wearing pink but so many shades don’t suit me 🥲 however couldn’t walk away without getting this fabric! It’s too cute 🎀

Thank you Kate! Such a lovely comment, I hope you enjoy the pattern! Please send me photos when you finish!

Thank you so much! Hmm can you find any photos of them anywhere? A lot of dresses I love are years and years old, but if you can find one or two good photos, you can reverse engineer the process!!

@@behindtheseamswithjess you're welcome! :D yeah i took some photos of the dresses while they were in the shop window - not sure if they're the best references, but I think it could be enough to at least get somewhat close!

@Stormy38044 oooh definitely! Usually I can’t get photos that show every part, so I will have to make some of it up as best as possible! If you need help, reach out 🫶🏼

@@behindtheseamswithjess yes! I think even if you can get photos of every part, some small changes need to be made anyway to get that perfect fit! Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

Thank you 🥰 took a lot of planning to figure it out but glad I got there in the end!

So sweet 🥹

@@behindtheseamswithjess I am really impressed by your talent and skills, look how slender and beautiful your skillful fingers are, so clever at designing high fashion to suit your fashion, very clever lady

Hello!! Ooh I actually haven’t touched it yet! I need to plan what to make with it soon as I’m so in love with it, it reminded me of the Zimmermann “botanica butterfly” maxi dress when I saw it! But I’m not 100% sure if I should go for something similar, do you have any ideas of what you will make? Or maybe I will use it to recreate the hydrangea dress I made last year? That only took 4m from memory 🤔 I only got 6m so I’m very jealous of your 10! 😂 maybe I need to go snag more!

Also thank you so much for subscribing! 🫶🏼

I am not as creative as you so please let us know when you make something amazing! I am very interested in a pattern ed so you could probably get a tutorial? Have u thought of that?

Yes of course! 😊

Thank you! I’ll definitely do one! 🥰 we moved from Sydney to Melbourne, it’s ridiculously cold 😂😂😂

Thank you so much, I’m so happy with the final outcome!!

Ahhh good old spotlight fabric 😂 I have to admit, it’s usually a bit of a waiting game until something fab comes along! Although I had my eye on this fabric for a few months, I’m glad it worked out for this dress! Yes I love a little bit of bling!! 🥰 I have a little more decorating to do and then I can definitely do a sewing room tour!

Thank you Vicki!

I’m glad to know I’m not the only one! 😅😅

That is so sweet, thank you! 😊

I hadn’t either but I found this way to be really easy! Omg I love bows on wedding dresses 🥹🥹🥹

The outside was Panama suiting from spotlight! Looks as though the colour is sold out though 😩 but I did recommend a similar fabric called mechano by rathdowne fabrics in the description, it has a touch of stretch though! The lining is cotton voile 😊

Oh my gosh you are SO sweet!! Thank you for such a lovely comment 🥰 I feel like having true creativity is so rare 😭 but identifying that I don’t have that has helped me to realise my skills in re-creating 😜 and thank you for the congratulations on the move! What a month that was 😂

Aww thank you! A bit of reverse engineering and anything is possible!!

Thank you Kathy! 😊

You’re welcome!! 🫶🏼

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Hi Daria, I’m so sorry but I haven’t used jersey/stretch fabric! I only sew with woven fabric, however I know a lot of people use the zigzag stitch on these types of fabric!

Thanks so much for your fast reply, please make new videos with using the HD 6705. Have a nice rest of the day 🤗😘

@dariavigliano1784 will do! Hopefully in the month 🥰

Oh how strange! I haven’t noticed this but I don’t change my stitch length often unless I’m just popping in a basting stitch, so mine may be the same Have you tried just changing the stitch length to 0 and doing a few stitches on the spot instead of reversing if this is for back tacking?

@behindtheseamswithjess iI do use the tie off, which does work, although at the end of a seam in heavyweight material, I prefer to reverse and forward to make it strong. For now, I'm doing two tie offs separated by a stitch. Seems pretty strong that way.

I have made a denim dress on this machine, it was fine just like my other fabrics! I did use an appropriate needle though 🙂

Isn’t it!! What a pain to sew with though 😩😂

I can’t imagine that this would struggle! You may need the walking foot if your working with particularly thick batting 🤔

Oooh that sounds pretty! From memory they were both thrifted from the sewing basket in Sydney! My local spotlight has piping, but it was expensive. I actually had to make some extra as I ran out, it can be done by sewing thin rope between a piece of bias tape or ribbon! For interesting belt buckles, I usually like Etsy if I can’t find one in a second hand store. Most standard belt buckles online are too boring! Etsy will have a few it you search for “decorative belt buckles”, although they do end up being a bit pricey!

@@behindtheseamswithjess Thanks Jess for the prompt reply. I have been watching CZcams on how to make your own piping. At least I can get the colour I want. I will take a look at Etsy & Trift stores.

If you mean your fabric pattern runs in one direction, then I agree that you wouldn’t cut the pieces upside down! You might end up using a bit more fabric to ensure they are all oriented nicely on your fabric 🙂

Thank you 🥹🥹

Aww thank you Leslie!!

Ohhh all that hand sewing would have been taxing! I haven’t sewn wool yet (just purchased a lovely wool cashmere blend though!) I think it would be best to test a sample of the thick fabrics you are going to work with on a demo machine if possible!

Aw thank you so much!! That’s so lovely!

Ohh it’s been a while since I’ve looked at that style in the store to remember! 😫

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Hi! Patterns won’t always correlate back to your standard sizing, so definitely go by measurements instead 🙂 the pre-sewing guide has instructions on finding your best size! Thank you for notifying me of the mistake! Correct, I meant to say 6mm 😜

@@behindtheseamswithjess Thank you for replying so quickly. I can't wait to start. You're very talented to have drafted, sewn and converted to digital. I am impressed.

@Rebekahhoward_Bek you are welcome! 🥰 and thank you!

Oh wow, what a lovely comment! You will love drafting your own patterns, it’s tricky at first but you soon realise you are completely unlimited in design! I’ll get back to posting/sewing shortly, just moved states and need to set up my new sewing room! 😜

You may have to take your machine to a service technician to be looked at 😞 I’m not sure if I would be able to help much, sorry!