Pressing: how to make amateur seams professional (Sewing Basics #3)
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- This Sewing Basics series will explain everything you need to know about the sewing stage of any project, including preparation beforehand, essential steps afterwards, as well as exploring 5 different seams, each with their own pros and cons and when to use them! The idea is for every beginner sewer to produce professional-grade seams, with the correct seam choice every time
This video is about how to make your seams look professional quality using a process called pressing. There are tons of videos on this topic on CZcams already but I hope mine adds some small insights that aren't shared elsewhere!
I have planned the following upcoming in-depth series:
-Sewing Basics (this one)
-Double Sided Faux Fur (includes multi-episode project)
-Hand Sewing
-Single Sided Faux Fur (includes multi-episode project)
-Measuring, Cutting, Patterns, Adjustments
-Waterproof Sewing (includes multi-episode project)
-Designing, Launching and Growing a Fashion Business
-Lingerie and Delicate Fabrics (includes multi-episode project)
-Designing From Scratch
-30 Minute Sewing Projects
Stay tuned for these! They will all contain tips and knowledge never seen on CZcams!
Everything I have used in the Sewing Basics series I have tried to find a link that will do a great job for a great price to get started. Atm I am just doing links for the UK but if people find it useful I'm happy to find the best links for other countries too!
I found I have to pay for a url-shortener so I can't fit many url's in the comments! I'll link the super essentials and just give the names of the other products for you to find yourself if you need any
Sewing Machine:
I don't own a beginner machine, but this Gunolye 12-stitch looks to me like it will do everything you need for under £40 free delivery! One thing I look for with sewing machines is how easy it is to get a small cuff/sleeve over to the needle and this looks like the cheapest one that allows that as well as doing all the sewing fundamentals:
www.amazon.co.uk/machine-12-P...
Giant Self-Healing Cutting Mat
For less than £20 this is easily one of the best things I've ever bought! It can handle the iron as well as allowing you to use a rotary cutter to quickly cut most fabrics (instead of needing scissors):
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Quali...
Thread
As I say in the video, get good thread! Gutermann thread is still cheap for what it is, but any other thread is simply not worth it in my experience. Especially unbranded threads, will ruin your whole garment over time! This is the only time I will strongly recommend going with one brand over any other:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gutermann-...
Rotary Cutter
This is the one I use, does the job great:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rotary-Cut...
Machine Needles
I would recommend getting needles for your brand of machine, for example I get Janome needles for the Janome machine I used in the videos. One of the top results on ebay for 'sewing machine needles' (universal needles) apparently work in any machine so if you can't find needles for your machine then try these. They are relatively heavy needles (90 and 100) so they will be tough enough for any project that isn't using mega heavy fabric
Chalk
I didn't actually use chalk in any videos in the series but its an essential, over the years I have found that triangle chalk is much better than other versions! The edge stays sharper and its easy to use. Chalk pencils are the worst chalk
Greaseproof Paper
Needed for many fabrics to go between the iron and your fabric! I won't link this because you can find it easily
Polycotton Fabric
This is the default fabric to sew with unless you need a specific fabric. Don't use the one I used in this series (two bad fabrics bonded together), I only used it so it had a clear front and back side. Polycotton will fold and behave way better, and its cheap
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plain-Poly...
Scissors
Can't recommend anyone except Fiskars for scissors- you want SHARP scissors and you want to ONLY use them on fabric, not on paper and not on leather. The 25cm ones are definitely the ones I'd recommend (£16 on Amazon), but you can get smaller ones for cheaper. There are other good scissors brands but Fiskars is the best quality and this is one area (like thread) where quality makes a difference!
Thanks for watching! - Jak na to + styl
Nice video, pressing after each seam does make a tremendous difference between amateur and professional looking garments. Thank you for sharing, happy I discovered your channel😊
I never expected more uploads from this channel but I'm so excited to see them! Thanks for taking the time to help spread very useful information. I think grease-proof paper is parchment paper in the US.
Thanks for letting me know! And thanks for the support!!
I'm doing a series on sewing with faux fur next :) I hope it'll be really good
great video thank you man
i'm very much enjoying watching and learning, your techniques are easy to follow and your explanations are just like sitting next to an old master, thank you for that. the only annoyance …. and it is probably just me….in the initial explanation of what you are going to be teaching and again in the final 'this is what i taught you' segments, some face would be good, as a tool to connect with your audience. i'd write more but there are more videos to watch! great stuff. keep producing.
Thank you for your kind words! As soon as the Christmas rush is over for my fashion businesses I'll be back with plenty of videos!
My longer videos are quite in-depth (and slightly boring) so I'm going to make some very short ones on sewing basics (viewers can then watch these longer ones to learn more if interested) and then finally move on from beginner sewing! Hopefully my videos can help all levels from beginner to advanced in niche topics such as lingerie or faux fur
Thanks for your support and keep an eye out for my face :)
Which fabric have u used in the video.