TUFTING TROUBLES & HOW TO SOLVE THEM | troubleshooting tips for tufting a rug

SdĂ­let
VloĆŸit
  • čas pƙidĂĄn 16. 05. 2024
  • Tufting a custom rug is so rewarding-but it does come with its challenges! In this video, I address some of the most common problems tufters face, especially when they're first getting started.
    đŸŽ„ TIMESTAMPS
    2:51 | Mindset is everything
    4:36 | Why is my cloth ripping?
    11:07 | Why isn't my yarn staying in the fabric?
    12:54 | Why aren't my loops a consistent height?
    14:16 | Why does the yarn keep falling out of the gun?
    15:05 | Why is my machine beeping?
    17:01 | Why isn't my cut pile cutting?
    CUT PILE ISN'T CUTTING | demo to fix
    ‱ Video
    LOOPS ARE TOO SMALL | demo to adjust loop pile height
    ‱ TUFTING TROUBLESHOOTIN...
    HOW TO PATCH A LARGE HOLE | tutorial by RUG BITCH
    ‱ Video
    LA LOCALS: check out my pieces showing @ ST J. in East Hollywood through April 25 ✚☁
    stjla?igshid=1p...
    đŸ’« Get 15% off at Tuft the World |
    đŸ€ Join the TUFT THE WORLD Community | tufting-community.mn.co
    For more tufting content đŸ§¶âœš
    FOLLOW ME ON IG: / magic__carpets
    FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK: / ajmakesmagic
    đŸŽ¶ MUSIC by KIA ORION www.kiaorion.com/music đŸŽ¶
  • Jak na to + styl

Komentáƙe • 182

  • @molly5599
    @molly5599 Pƙed 3 lety +72

    please make a vid showing how u made your yarn feeding system !

  • @YerkYT
    @YerkYT Pƙed 3 lety +16

    make a video on yarn feeding, different methods, best practices, supplies, how to wind yarn, where the feeder should be in relation to your frame, how to diy. etc

  • @margaretrisner6874
    @margaretrisner6874 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Thank you for taking the time to address these common problems with tufting. It's much appreciated!

  • @wandakowalski7063
    @wandakowalski7063 Pƙed 3 lety +12

    Thanks again for this informative video. I’m on my 3rd project and you have been like a tufting guru for my progress! Thanks for your generosity of time!

  • @thalesfm
    @thalesfm Pƙed 3 lety +22

    These videos are so chill, they're perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon!

  • @deapharonjones2621
    @deapharonjones2621 Pƙed 2 lety

    i wanna say thanks for all the videos you post they come in clutch whenever i need guidance when things go right or wrong.

  • @wreckstoracecars
    @wreckstoracecars Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Thank you for all this. I'm on the journey now and you've helped so much!

  • @karlalove8892
    @karlalove8892 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Thank you thank youuuuuu!!! I got it right after watching this video! You’re explanation was thorough yet so simple 💜🩋

  • @julissamartinez2260
    @julissamartinez2260 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    This is easily the best CZcams channel for rug tufting!!! Thanks so much

  • @anaischantals
    @anaischantals Pƙed rokem

    Literally the best tufting content on CZcams. Thank you!

  • @afify1349
    @afify1349 Pƙed 2 lety

    i'm so grateful to your explanation. . please keep going for more projects

  • @jessevvs
    @jessevvs Pƙed 2 lety

    I’m just getting started on my rug tufting journey and I have SSOOO SO many questions, your videos help tons

  • @Manekiinekochan
    @Manekiinekochan Pƙed rokem +1

    Thank you so much for that pep talk in the beginning. I really, really needed that 😭💕

  • @Spiralsweet
    @Spiralsweet Pƙed 2 lety

    Omg, You are just the sweetest person ever. Watching this made me feel good and it was super informative.

  • @mattmcglade9886
    @mattmcglade9886 Pƙed rokem +1

    The most informative and spectacular video i've seen. Appreciate you sharing the tufting light✹ Hilarious too with the 'Dramatic Reenactment' portion, did enjoy a good belly laugh there. These videos and your guidance are a treasure. Thanks for everything⚡

  • @wcgug2
    @wcgug2 Pƙed 2 lety

    Thank you for all your videos. You have been a godsend. The only thing I would add this is what happens when your pressure isn't consistent or strong enough. It took me like two hours of troubleshooting figuring out why it was looking weird.

  • @rinskevanmensvoort82
    @rinskevanmensvoort82 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thank you! These videos are super helpful â˜ș.

  • @carajames1133
    @carajames1133 Pƙed 3 lety

    Love your guides! Can’t believe you made 3 today! I want more AJ, I want more katya too! Good job

  • @kristennelson6853
    @kristennelson6853 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Best advice video! Thank you so much!!

  • @danesiritto4245
    @danesiritto4245 Pƙed 2 lety

    Love ur vibes and the tutorial !

  • @fabirodriguez1673
    @fabirodriguez1673 Pƙed 3 lety

    thank you so much❀ this video was so helpful đŸ„ș

  • @nubia5061
    @nubia5061 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Your videos are always super helpful!!! Can you do a video of tips on how you hang up big rugs on the wall? And some more tips on backing? Thanks!❀ happy tufting!

    • @---nj2se
      @---nj2se Pƙed rokem

      I prefer wall rugs and planed to do metal loops on tape. Didn't make yet to be sure it works

  • @DerSolan
    @DerSolan Pƙed 3 lety

    You are awesome, thanks for all your videos 🙏 greetings from Germany

  • @narriparri
    @narriparri Pƙed 2 lety

    Loved also the take a deep breath -talk đŸŒ»đŸ˜»

  • @joelshee7066
    @joelshee7066 Pƙed 2 lety

    I love you !!!! thank you for making so much quality content !!!!

  • @hester6821
    @hester6821 Pƙed 2 lety

    This video has inspired me to try again. Here we go again! Thanks AJ :)

  • @jdwoods2
    @jdwoods2 Pƙed rokem +1

    Day one using my tufting gun and I was getting a little frustrated... After watching your video, it's going much better. Thank you!

  • @urmieseenarine4810
    @urmieseenarine4810 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    Thank you for sharing for I am a beginner and it helps me so much thanks ❀

  • @belindawolf4022
    @belindawolf4022 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Virtual hug to you. You basically solved all of the problems I was experiencing. My gun beeping, never notice the speed knob, patched my hole with another piece of tufting fabric used hand tufting tool then cut the loop piles. This is my first rug using the gun. Thanks 😊

    • @---nj2se
      @---nj2se Pƙed rokem

      how do you patch another piece of tufting cloth. It is fraing all around

  • @momphard
    @momphard Pƙed 2 lety

    Just got a gun. Haven't used it yet. And this was suuuuper helpful. Great tips for beginners.Thanks!

  • @Ricardo2.0
    @Ricardo2.0 Pƙed rokem

    You’re like a rug therapist, I love it

  • @nickedward7991
    @nickedward7991 Pƙed 3 lety

    these are all great tips! and I absolutely love how organized your peg board is for your gun/yarn, I need to do that

  • @BatmanuelTheCactus
    @BatmanuelTheCactus Pƙed 2 lety

    Thank you so much this was soooo helpful!

  • @Mkg1616
    @Mkg1616 Pƙed 2 lety

    amazing u answered all my questions thank u!

  • @paularodriguez5200
    @paularodriguez5200 Pƙed rokem

    Thank youuuu. Great video!!

  • @SaintGeiser
    @SaintGeiser Pƙed 2 lety

    I loved the part of " lets start with a big breath" !!!

  • @ariannebonacua6141
    @ariannebonacua6141 Pƙed 3 lety

    This video came at the perfect time ✹✹

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Pƙed 3 lety

      đŸ‘đŸŒđŸ‘đŸŒđŸ‘đŸŒ

  • @briannaporter
    @briannaporter Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +1

    Thanks so much chica!

  • @cellestial1714
    @cellestial1714 Pƙed 2 lety

    Thank you! I was ripping my canvas all the time and I was very disappointed. This video helped me a lot.

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Pƙed 2 lety

      Im SO glad it helped! Let me know if you have any other questions 😊

  • @czargraham8790
    @czargraham8790 Pƙed 2 lety

    Oh my gosh this has helped a ton. I’m using the wrong kind of fabric!!!!

  • @fwtintrospective9750
    @fwtintrospective9750 Pƙed 2 lety

    Best video I found thank you

  • @Karisa564
    @Karisa564 Pƙed 3 lety

    1st of all, your hair is amazing

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thank you!! Glad it helped 😊

  • @TrueToZ
    @TrueToZ Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    omg instant sub !! MY YARN WASNT STAYING IN THANK YOU SOOO MUCH !

  • @Queencyn
    @Queencyn Pƙed 3 lety +3

    omg thank you for this video! I spent all day trying to figure out why my gun was making holes and fabric wasn't sticking...I was using monks cloth.
    thank you!

  • @FlavorWorld
    @FlavorWorld Pƙed 3 lety +1

    thank u for making this i'm sure you were getting asked these questions so much haha

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Pƙed 3 lety

      The amount of pics I get sent to me of new tufters cloth shredded hurts my heart 💔 so hopefully this helps!

  • @---nj2se
    @---nj2se Pƙed rokem

    Thank you so much. I have holes, especially on round parts. Now I will look at needle point direction. Also big loops happening quite often, I will follow your instructions. But if hole happen at the end of tufting how can I fix it?

  • @CAMBOSOUPKID
    @CAMBOSOUPKID Pƙed 3 lety

    💜 so helpful

  • @errolwalker4704
    @errolwalker4704 Pƙed rokem

    Good tips Good vibes thanks

  • @akoldaniellasamantha6362
    @akoldaniellasamantha6362 Pƙed 2 lety

    Thank you very much

  • @chynamazzy19
    @chynamazzy19 Pƙed rokem

    Great video! Learned a lot but I still have one question, my fabric got increasingly loose, I already applied the glue but I still have a lot of space in the same fabric for other pieces, can I stretch it again even with the glue?

  • @kryptic3193
    @kryptic3193 Pƙed rokem

    I was wondering what kind of yarn winder you use? love the tips thank you

  • @ngocnguyennhu4918
    @ngocnguyennhu4918 Pƙed 3 lety

    Really helpful tips. Thanks AJ. I love the way you say, very clear. I don’t need subtitles to understand 😂😂😂

  • @sarahkopchak8997
    @sarahkopchak8997 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Hey I was wondering if you’ve ever experienced loop pile gun not being able to travel up the fabric? I’m not entirely sure what’s wrong but perhaps the needle doesn’t retract back far enough for it to jump to another hole in fabric? Thanks đŸ˜ŹđŸ€žđŸŒ

  • @shoaibmohammad6706
    @shoaibmohammad6706 Pƙed 3 lety

    Hi, your videos are great and I’m looking forward to getting into tufting!
    I am really close to ordering my tufting kit but I would like to know in advance if the tufting fabric needs replacing after use?
    I feel like I’m going to make many mistakes so would like to prepare for them :/

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Pƙed 2 lety

      It depends on your use. If there are a lot of holes, it may be easier to replace. But small holes can be worked around

  • @elinabiskey5184
    @elinabiskey5184 Pƙed 2 lety

    SO excited to start my tufting journey, your videos are very informative :) PS where the heck did you find that shirt

  • @luisakoitzsch3763
    @luisakoitzsch3763 Pƙed rokem

    thanks for the video! the link to adjust the issue with the cut pile not cutting is private for me though if you could change the settings would super appreciate it

  • @dashnayy
    @dashnayy Pƙed 16 dny

    Thank you so muchhhh

  • @dradawson3288
    @dradawson3288 Pƙed 2 lety

    Hello good day,😊 can u tell me how long of a time frame. It takes to get your tufting gun.
    I ordered mine on the 25 june and still to this date. Its not been shipped out

  • @almighty-youngin6692
    @almighty-youngin6692 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Used your code a couple months ago now waiting for my rug to come in this April

    • @manlymcstud8588
      @manlymcstud8588 Pƙed 3 lety

      me, too. i'm using this time to get everything ready. today i splurged and got some sewing machine oil from jo-ann's ($7.99), knowing WD-40 would probably be just as good. i also got four yards of black burlap ($3.99/yd.) to practice on, but if i can get away with using that i will. i get that tufting cloth is probably great to use, but it's just really hard to justify like 7x the price which has to be passed on to the customer if i don't have to.
      there's a ton of things to do if you plan on selling rugs, and no one goes in depth about shipping at all. if you have stuff to do in a day like i do, these things just don't magically happen like it seems in videos. i'd tell anyone to give themselves about two weeks of prep time.

  • @mariantmartinez1684
    @mariantmartinez1684 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Thanks, for your explain use the machine the form correctly

  • @ameenaking2884
    @ameenaking2884 Pƙed 2 lety

    Hey do you have a suggestion to where I could send or how I could fix my gun? The issue is that one day I was tufting with my gun and it just stopped working and the only way that I could get back working was by hold the cord by bending it as I tuft which was very annoying 😕 so now I feel like its a wire issue. So have you ever heard of this happening and how can I fix the gun? THX

  • @shaziabellamy7654
    @shaziabellamy7654 Pƙed 3 lety

    I needed this video. I think my issue was not having the fabric tight enough.

  • @lilwatersocks
    @lilwatersocks Pƙed 2 lety

    That shirt is fire!

  • @ferrah6764
    @ferrah6764 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

    Thanks the for helpful video! I have a question/problem regarding cut pile. My gun is not cut/severing the yarn all the way thru. Is it supposed to sever completely? It is mostly cut, but not all the way. I’m a beginner, I’ve pulled my fabric as tight as possible, and I’ve been applying hard pressure, but I can’t get the yarn to look right/stay in the fabric. They fall out very fast, and they’re slightly connected.

  • @dradawson3288
    @dradawson3288 Pƙed 2 lety

    I love you and ur Tutorial. U make it easy for me to learn. Thanks for u code made my first purchase of tufting gun. Can u plz tell where i can get yarn from a trusted source away from tuff word ... I notice there are not alot of options.. What size yarn novice to purchase

    • @denisanitu8967
      @denisanitu8967 Pƙed 2 lety

      DiNiceCreativeStudio on etsy will add yarn soon

  • @sanjayke
    @sanjayke Pƙed 2 lety

    Hi. Would the yarn pile come off when pulled or are they knotted at the back?

  • @lucaslecours3856
    @lucaslecours3856 Pƙed 2 lety

    that deep breath .... I felt that :P

  • @ajtvz
    @ajtvz Pƙed 2 lety

    do you still use your "waterfall" technique for the finishing of your rugs?

  • @anthonyalmazan5819
    @anthonyalmazan5819 Pƙed 2 lety

    Please make your “how to fix cut pile not cutting video” public againđŸ˜« I just got mine yesterday and run into this problem sos

  • @Taylor-ut2du
    @Taylor-ut2du Pƙed rokem

    this video really helps! but how to i get the yarn unstuck from my gun! i’ve tried everything please help 
..

  • @andya446
    @andya446 Pƙed rokem

    Do you push the trigger only when the needle went to the other side of the cloth and the foot touches the fabric? My cloth(which is not primary tufting cloth) gets ripped when I push the needle in for the first time and when I take it out

  • @erinashby6722
    @erinashby6722 Pƙed rokem

    Hi! Love your videos what fun did you buy? Need to buy one!

  • @jeanroot8997
    @jeanroot8997 Pƙed rokem +1

    I think what you show as Monk's Cloth vs Tufting Fabric is slightly in error. As as punch needler, I faced this same problem in the beginning. I think what you have in your frame is Monk's cloth and what you hold up to show as Monk's cloth is actually Aida cloth for needlepoint. There is a common misconception in craft stores that Aida cloth is Monk's cloth and may sell you that in place of true Monk's cloth.

  • @tlit
    @tlit Pƙed 2 lety

    It just feels like it goes so fast. How do you do outlines so well?

  • @lerinkuriakose
    @lerinkuriakose Pƙed 2 lety

    I want to tuft on a hard carpet[2-4mm thickness]. Which machine should I use for it???

  • @catieraart8140
    @catieraart8140 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    Thank you for this Video! I am really frustrated at the Moment, thinking a Lot about giving Up the Project, but it's all a Matter of practicing more.
    My biggest Problem is actually the gun itself. Very often the scissors leave their Position causing in a beeping gun. I'm Not Sure how to fix that. Maybe tighten the screw? I can't Contact the selling company anymore, they are gone...
    Does anyone also has those issues?

  • @drippymenace7379
    @drippymenace7379 Pƙed 2 lety

    Hi what do I do if I’m tufting and my cloth starts getting loose? Is it a good idea to reattach it or will it mess my perfectly drawn image?

  • @bathsense
    @bathsense Pƙed rokem

    Hey, thanks for this but I can't seem to find the solution to the problem you listed last- the scissors not cutting and leaving loops :(

  • @JuanGarcia-dh6yj
    @JuanGarcia-dh6yj Pƙed 3 lety

    I was gonna buy the monks cloth but it said we don’t offer shipping to Texasâ˜č

  • @manuelrubio6140
    @manuelrubio6140 Pƙed rokem

    Im having trouble with the backing not necessarily ripping but cut up and it shows in the design. So, then I have to cut/pluck each piece out.

  • @jamiecartwright6079
    @jamiecartwright6079 Pƙed 2 lety

    The link in the description to show how to fix the cutting says it's private, are there any other demos you know of? I don't know how to fix my cut pile gun not cutting. My gun is brand new, I'm doing my first rug

  • @scheidercam
    @scheidercam Pƙed 2 lety

    you are so helpful! But the video ‘cut pile doesn’t cut’ is private, can I please see it? I am right in that problem! thank you ♄

  • @danielabellucci6751
    @danielabellucci6751 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    hey there thanks for the tips, just the CUT PILE ISN'T CUTTING | demo to fix, it private, you know where i can see that video?? im having exactly that problem :(

    • @farahsarhan5146
      @farahsarhan5146 Pƙed 2 lety

      I’m having the same problem right now and the link is private . I need these rug to be ready by tomorrow. Hope anyone can help us

  • @aliyahzachery8035
    @aliyahzachery8035 Pƙed rokem

    Can you see together leftover tufting fabric so that it fits your frame?

  • @bum2406
    @bum2406 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    Where did you get your turfing cloth?

  • @brittneyesser9479
    @brittneyesser9479 Pƙed 3 lety

    My fabric becomes loose and sagging the longer I am tufting. I pull it as tight as I possibly can, too. I take a good 45 minutes to make sure it is straight. I am very new (2 rugs finished) so I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. My first rug was using Tuft The World's tufting fabric that came with my cut pile kit. My second rug was just cheap monks cloth to save my good stuff until I get better. They both got pretty saggy and loose, especially in the middle. Any suggestions?

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Pƙed 3 lety

      I sometimes need to pull my fabric after tufting. It’s normal for it to get a little loose over time. But you can tighten it as long as you’re doing it evenly around the border (so you don’t make the lines you’ve made crooked). I’d also be curious to see if your frame is set up properly. You want to make sure the teeth of the edge is sticking outward so it holds the fabric tight. Feel free to dm me on IG if you’re still having trouble!

  • @raelynpurham6429
    @raelynpurham6429 Pƙed rokem

    Hey! I just got my gun from Tuft the World and it’s not working. The red light comes on but it’s not moving. Can you help with that?

  • @mirriammweetwa2678
    @mirriammweetwa2678 Pƙed 2 lety

    Please where can I get this machine am in Zambia

  • @rugaiask3023
    @rugaiask3023 Pƙed 2 lety

    I have been facing a problem with my cutting pile gun it’s not cutting the wool :( and I tried everything I sharpened my scissor and adjusted the metal thing and still

  • @user-yn3zk8qr1q
    @user-yn3zk8qr1q Pƙed 3 lety

    Is there a way to adjust the hole size the yarn goes through? I’ve seen some videos and guy had about 7 lines running thu it đŸ€Ż

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Pƙed 2 lety

      No, there’s no way to change the size of the thread hole. Seven is pretty wild, it must have been very thin yarn 😅

    • @daryloso3264
      @daryloso3264 Pƙed 2 lety

      Yes there is. You have to unloosen the screw behind nose. There’s a video on adjusting the hole to prevent the yarn from slipping

  • @Greatlakeskyle.
    @Greatlakeskyle. Pƙed 3 lety

    I bought my cut pile from Etsy which looks very identical but the slowest speed definitely seems quicker than yours at your slowest speed. Wish I could find a way to get it slower so I can work at my speed :/

  • @joycenjeri6144
    @joycenjeri6144 Pƙed 2 lety

    Hi can you please help me how I will be able to get that gun and the rug, please, I am located in Kenya

  • @Eustanky
    @Eustanky Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    Curious as to why the "cut pile won't cut" video is private?

  • @cesarrosales7336
    @cesarrosales7336 Pƙed 2 lety

    I bought my first tufting gun and when I tested it I noticed that the engine had a beep, is it normal?đŸ˜©

  • @dataviathomas6907
    @dataviathomas6907 Pƙed 2 lety

    My tufting gun is only not putting holes into my cloth when I'm moving in the downward motion. How can this be fixed?

  • @_RugzMe92
    @_RugzMe92 Pƙed rokem

    Does dull scissors make yarn pop out. My yarn keep popping out

  • @ann55687
    @ann55687 Pƙed 2 lety

    I just got my gun and when I feed it threw it really tight going threw it and then when I punch it into the mesh it’s like the fabric is cutting on both sides and not even looping like it’s supposed to please help

  • @mandyjones7404
    @mandyjones7404 Pƙed 3 lety

    Do you think cones are absolutely needed? Or can I just lay the yarn cakes down?

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Pƙed 3 lety

      Cakes can probably work fine as long as the yarn comes off it easily (and doesn’t get caught on anything). A good way to test is to pull the yarn directly up off the cake and see if it pulls smoothly.

  • @ylrd778
    @ylrd778 Pƙed 2 lety

    I know you may not see this in time but Please Help! My gun keeps cutting off and I really need to get these rugs made by tomorrow, I don’t know what to do and I’m freaking out. What could be the issue? Every time I start to use it the light just dims out. It has never done it before and it now decides to do it when I need it the most. Please help

  • @WingEnvy
    @WingEnvy Pƙed rokem

    Be here now! :)