Avoid My DUMB Rookie DIY Tailoring Mistakes

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  • čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
  • Learning how to use a sewing machine and using it to tailor all of my clothes was probably one of the smartest things I've ever done. But I made a lot of mistakes a long the way, and I want to help you avoid making the same ones.
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  • @StylishDTailors
    @StylishDTailors  Před 4 lety +5

    Just wanted to say THANK YOU for watching! Now you can tailor EVERYTHING in your closet hah!
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  • @novastorm
    @novastorm Před 4 lety +80

    My PJ's are now skinny fit... got carried away.

  • @littlered6340
    @littlered6340 Před 2 lety +13

    I am a girl, but this is super useful! I've been trying not to overdo the skinny stuff and I am just starting to wear regular clothes and not gym clothes!

  • @Liam-rn1qb
    @Liam-rn1qb Před 4 lety +33

    This is actually super helpful. I just started tailoring things by hand since we're all on lockdown and I didnt have anything to do. Honestly you were a big part of why I started so thank you

  • @jodielee6253
    @jodielee6253 Před 4 lety +11

    MY FAVOURITE DAD
    (sorry dad)

  • @elizabethhickey9150
    @elizabethhickey9150 Před 2 lety +4

    taylors chalk is for tracing patterns onto fabric to cut out, it would also come in handy for drawing out dart placement, its a tool for accuracy, you still always want to use pins to keep your fabric in place especially if its a stretchy drape fabric that will move a lot when you sew it. Pins also help me keep my seam where it is supposed to be rather than too far into the seam allowance or too far past it.

    • @rosekopelowitz5069
      @rosekopelowitz5069 Před rokem +1

      Yes my favorite use for tailor's chalk (or a tailor's pencil, in my case) is to draw very nice straight lines to sew on. It's so much better than trying to connect the dots between pins. But still use those pins. They make a difference.

  • @sewingmistakesunlimited
    @sewingmistakesunlimited Před 4 lety +8

    See, I told you to share your mistakes. Perfect, you just saved people a lot of stress!!! Ps I have done some of these too.

  • @chocochris
    @chocochris Před 4 lety +4

    You got me to buy my first sewing machine today !

  • @antiquesrestoration3874
    @antiquesrestoration3874 Před 4 lety +5

    I don't think it's too late to put a zig-zag stitch on your favorite ON jeans man. Also, pinking shears can be your best friend.

    • @ryanj.hanson6920
      @ryanj.hanson6920 Před 3 lety

      I second the pinking shears. That was the go to before sewing machines had the zig zag capability.

  • @g.l.enchiladas
    @g.l.enchiladas Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for making this video. All your videos brighten my day 😁

  • @msheehandub
    @msheehandub Před rokem +1

    Bro! Finally figured out my sewing machine and my shirts are all borderline tailored/too tight. Def going to be a bit more cautious as I now tailor every item of clothing i own!

  • @EdwinCristobal
    @EdwinCristobal Před 4 lety +3

    For the first couple of shirts I cut, I used some elementary school scissors I found in my room from like a decade ago , then I quickly realized that I needed bigger and better scissors

  • @sewingmistakesunlimited
    @sewingmistakesunlimited Před 4 lety +2

    Hey another video suggestion, do a complete series of videos on all of your machines. I have moms, I couldn't find any videos anywhere to tell me how to use it. Fortunately I found the manual under the accessories. Also can you take a shirt that you tailored to small, and increase the size. Specifically in the shoulders. Thanks

  • @TheCebulon
    @TheCebulon Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks.
    Man, I love your attitude and style!
    Greetings from Munich, Tom.

  • @hedidshedidcreations6814
    @hedidshedidcreations6814 Před 4 měsíci

    Lol..Much love and respect I'm of course not a dude but your THE first person I've been able to follow and not boring and not snotty like alot of females in the industry..kuddos..thank u

  • @baconsledge
    @baconsledge Před 4 lety

    Thanks SD!

  • @tonieundertwenty
    @tonieundertwenty Před 4 lety +2

    "...Should we... call the police?" HAHA DEAD

  • @shanniahorton9851
    @shanniahorton9851 Před 3 měsíci

    I just got put on to these videos. LOVE THEM! Did I miss it? Did you mention the type of machine you recommend for beginner? Also something that could be good for doing denim material every now and again?

    • @StylishDTailors
      @StylishDTailors  Před 2 měsíci

      Don't think I mentioned it but anything you can find used on FB marketplace will do you well!

  • @suledean8884
    @suledean8884 Před rokem

    Your 1000 like and subbed 😁

  • @GTakos89
    @GTakos89 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much for your videos!

    • @StylishDTailors
      @StylishDTailors  Před 2 lety

      Glad you like them! Which one is your favorite so far?

    • @GTakos89
      @GTakos89 Před 2 lety

      @@StylishDTailors Hi D ! I'm fairly new and without any sewing machine at the moment. I watched dress shirt, dress pants and suit jacket videos. I'm thinking to buy a ''guinea pig' from my local charity shop and experiment on that, as I have a fair amount of clothes which don't fit after I lost quite a few kilos. I hope you have a fab weekend.

    • @StylishDTailors
      @StylishDTailors  Před 2 lety +1

      Awesome to hear! Definitely start out with a cheap used machine. You should be able to find one on FB marketplace for like $40!

    • @GTakos89
      @GTakos89 Před 2 lety

      @@StylishDTailors Defo! Thank you for the tips!

  • @frenchjd01
    @frenchjd01 Před 4 lety +1

    Buttoned up polish sausage 😂.

  • @claudiafairbanks
    @claudiafairbanks Před 2 lety

    You could do an overcast stitch instead of a zigzag stitch on the edge too and it would hold up even better.

    • @StylishDTailors
      @StylishDTailors  Před 2 lety

      True, solid tip!

    • @Febiza919
      @Febiza919 Před rokem

      For folks that have the most basic machines or some vintage ones with only straight and zig-zag stitches, those tips are useful. But I would encourage everybodyyyy to buy that cheap 20-32 piece presser foot pack on Amazon and play around with it. The overcast foot, knit foot, roller foot and zipper feet alone are 100% worth it.
      Once you get comfortable enough to play with your tshirts and knit fabrics, those feet are so time saving.

  • @alyssasmith270
    @alyssasmith270 Před 4 lety +1

    Lol this video keep me laughing because I use to make the same mistakes.🤣🤣🙏🏿

  • @aprilkeyes2420
    @aprilkeyes2420 Před 4 lety +1

    Moose knuckles? LOL. Had to Google search that one for images.

    • @stephaniecasper7578
      @stephaniecasper7578 Před 4 lety +2

      You’re braver than I am. I looked up the definition to avoid an eyeful and I’m glad I did.

  • @HeyJoe.
    @HeyJoe. Před 4 lety +2

    Alright so what’s the best way to buy thread? As in options. Because I have a few shirts that I can tailor but they’re all different colors.

    • @StylishDTailors
      @StylishDTailors  Před 4 lety +2

      Just start out buying Walmart thread.

    • @HeyJoe.
      @HeyJoe. Před 4 lety

      Stylish D alright cool. I was looking on amazon and Joanne’s has an hour wait everyday. Thanks

  • @attila_the_hunk9685
    @attila_the_hunk9685 Před 3 lety

    0:55 ahah
    Legend

  • @ross9580
    @ross9580 Před rokem

    Is there a reason you couldn't run a zigzag stitch beside your straight stitch, then trim off the unwanted material after? (Roughly 1/8" beside the zigzag)
    Would it hold together as well as an overlap zigzag on the seam allowance?

    • @StylishDTailors
      @StylishDTailors  Před rokem +2

      Because you want the zigzag to overlap the very edge of the raw edge. If you cut it it would just be close to the edge.

  • @bythestump
    @bythestump Před 4 lety

    2:25 had me rolling

  • @karmjotsingh148
    @karmjotsingh148 Před 2 lety

    You r awesome

  • @callmeswivelhips8229
    @callmeswivelhips8229 Před 4 lety

    Mmmmmm...sausage...I'm going to really like this channel!!

  • @rolandotorres9741
    @rolandotorres9741 Před 2 lety

    haha this is great

  • @eladiocofresi5202
    @eladiocofresi5202 Před 4 lety +2

    Alpha M once mentioned about the difference between tailored and tight. He referred to the latter as looking like a sausage.
    Concerning not using proper tools, I have a confession that I use extra fine point permanent markers whenever I make stuff. I accidentally measured wrong when I was sewing an ascot, and had a line on my work (which meant me having to keep the "bad copy" instead of sell it. And part of me still hasn't learned, being I still use markers whenever I am making something. Hope this part made someone laugh.)

  • @IkkiNikkki
    @IkkiNikkki Před 2 lety

    @1:16
    *And I took that personally*

  • @rustyshackleford2841
    @rustyshackleford2841 Před 4 lety +1

    But, but... check this out..
    You are working with HD video stuff right?
    Lint Roller is a must, that black shirt looks like you been rolling around with a natural blonde side chick. Who happens to have really short hair.

  • @WinstonTLW
    @WinstonTLW Před rokem

    Love your videos brother

  • @jamalwilliams1692
    @jamalwilliams1692 Před 4 lety +2

    Stylish D, I’m a manager at a suit store. Let me know if you need anything

    • @StylishDTailors
      @StylishDTailors  Před 4 lety +2

      Shoot me an email maybe we can put a project together!

  • @SidTheGeek
    @SidTheGeek Před 4 lety

    Sir you are not sausage but your channel is delicious 😆👍

  • @HalleyRai
    @HalleyRai Před 4 lety

    amen

  • @LorenzoTheLeo
    @LorenzoTheLeo Před 4 lety

    BRO...I Hear You Loud And Clear when it comes to the overly-overly-muscluar thighs (A Blessing😍 and A Curse🤬)!🤦🏿‍♂️
    - I HATE SHOPPING FOR PANTS, EVEN SWEATPANTS. L😂L Great Channel...You Know That One Key To Learning, Is Laughter, like (LMFA🤣💦😂💦💦)👍🏿 THANKS FOR THE VIDEOS... Thanks For Your Time And Help!👊🏿

  • @frilindsay
    @frilindsay Před 4 lety +5

    More dudes should learn to sew, just saying.

  • @dragomir98
    @dragomir98 Před rokem

    Lol I started tailoring while locked up

  • @autbrat78
    @autbrat78 Před 3 lety +1

    So, what is stopping you from adding a zigzag stitch to your favorite pair of pants now? It's not too late....

    • @StylishDTailors
      @StylishDTailors  Před 3 lety +2

      They've frayed too much and the seam allowance is too small.

  • @brownboy6844
    @brownboy6844 Před rokem

    Do you have a cat?

  • @INTELLIGENCE_Revolution

    No you didn’t . Some of it was made up.