Your videos are very helpful, specially for beginners like me, sewing two pieces together certain dimensions and shapes don't look as I intended but I keep working on my skills , Seam allowance is very important
Would also add for clothing, and maybe other projects, seam finish. In that one oft allows enough for finish, such as binding the edge, French seam, or flat felled. The latter also adds additional strength to the seam, why good jeans have flat felled seams.
I would add that the allowance can be used to add rigidity or shape retention of your project, by sewing the allowances to one side or the other (not both), using a second row of stitching inboard of the seam. That also adds decoration to your project, if desired.
@@thejasonofalltrades Wimsew W-C1110-3 ! Pretty sure it's one of the chinese or whatever copy brands but it's running like a dream! Super smooth. Clutch motor is interesting after i've been on a home machine for the past couple of years, so i'm practicing my footwork. But yes i'm super excited to get going with it!
Thanks so much! I decided to balance out the cat to no-cat ratio in this one, lol. The addendum video to the backpack series more than makes up for this one, though! Thanks for watching!
Can I suggest a video on how you figure out how to put something like that backpack together? What I mean is, how do you figure out which parts to sew together first? How do you figure out which parts are in those assemblies?
Yes you can! Since it will take a while to get to, let me try to answer that here, too: Some parts are more obvious than others, and some don't matter. For instance, with the backpack I just did, it doesn't matter if you sew the back panel to the gusset first, or the front panel. More obvious is stuff like finishing interior organization before assembly. I am generally sort of aware of the order of things as I'm designing and thinking about what the finished project will look like, but often I will have to stop (or worse, seam rip) because I realize I've gone out of order. Doing that a few times is a great way to learn how to avoid it ;) I find it hard to practice what I preach here, but the main thing is to stop and think before you start sewing. Sort of the "measure twice, cut once" thing. The part of designing a project like this backpack that I rarely show in videos (because it would be very long and boring) is me staring at some fabric and trying to puzzle out how to make what I want to make. I have a HUGE supply of scrap, and I make a LOT of mistakes. It would be smart to make test pieces out of paper or other test material, but I'm spoiled. Sorry for the rambling response, I hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
I think it would be cool if you could add :thejasonofalltrades" to the T shirt somewhere so subs can recognize each other at Quilting circles! LOL! I would also like to see a baseball cap, Thx
Struggling with a folded over seam in thick material. Just too bulky to fit under a walking foot ( singer heavy duty). Is there a trick to it without chopping it up so much it ends up weak in that spot? Thanks again for your help full guides, much appreciated!
French seam. Sew a narrow seam so that both sides are on the outer side of the fabric. Now on the inner side of the fabric fold that seam down and sew a normal width seam. The rough edge seam will be hidden within the 2 rows of stitches. Hence the narrow seam allowance and the wider seam allowance. You will only be sewing 2 pieces together on each seam. OR! Google up French seam. 👍😁
Hi, Sorry for the delay! The stapler I use is just one from an office supply store. There are slightly beefier ones you can find at most hardware stores. I hope that helps, thanks for watching!
The size of the seam allowance really depends on the material being sewn, its intended use, what kind of seam finish you're using and probably other reasons I'm forgetting. It's really a case-by-case thing. On backpacks, duffels etc., I use 1/2" seam allowances a lot, but that's largely from experience with the materials I use most and personal preference.
So it improves the strength of the fabric i didn't know !. Thats why my fabric projects always came loose later :O.
kudos - you covered it like a pro - I've been sewing for years and you touched it all and hit the nail on the head
Your videos are very helpful, specially for beginners like me, sewing two pieces together certain dimensions and shapes don't look as I intended but I keep working on my skills , Seam allowance is very important
Thanks for the info from a newbie sewing guy
Thanks for watching!
[ 2:00 ] - I came back so i can have it memorized
I was just sat looking at some material which I'm turning into cushion covers wondering about the hem and your video shows up in my suggestions.
Thanks for the upload
Great video. Thanks!
Would also add for clothing, and maybe other projects, seam finish. In that one oft allows enough for finish, such as binding the edge, French seam, or flat felled. The latter also adds additional strength to the seam, why good jeans have flat felled seams.
Great info, I appreciate the input!
Jason. Approaching 20K subs. I am like a proud mother! Congrats my friend.
Thanks!!!
I would add that the allowance can be used to add rigidity or shape retention of your project, by sewing the allowances to one side or the other (not both), using a second row of stitching inboard of the seam. That also adds decoration to your project, if desired.
Great additional info, thanks!
This is a cool video ! Just got my first industrial today :D
Sweet! What did you get? I'm currently running a Consew 206RB-1, and loving it.
Thanks for watching!
@@thejasonofalltrades Wimsew W-C1110-3 !
Pretty sure it's one of the chinese or whatever copy brands but it's running like a dream! Super smooth. Clutch motor is interesting after i've been on a home machine for the past couple of years, so i'm practicing my footwork.
But yes i'm super excited to get going with it!
Your the best! Once you hit 20k subscribers you should put up a Patreon or make a celebratory backpack.
Great video, love your work . My question: where your buddy the cat lol?
Thanks so much!
I decided to balance out the cat to no-cat ratio in this one, lol. The addendum video to the backpack series more than makes up for this one, though!
Thanks for watching!
Can I suggest a video on how you figure out how to put something like that backpack together? What I mean is, how do you figure out which parts to sew together first? How do you figure out which parts are in those assemblies?
Yes you can! Since it will take a while to get to, let me try to answer that here, too:
Some parts are more obvious than others, and some don't matter. For instance, with the backpack I just did, it doesn't matter if you sew the back panel to the gusset first, or the front panel. More obvious is stuff like finishing interior organization before assembly.
I am generally sort of aware of the order of things as I'm designing and thinking about what the finished project will look like, but often I will have to stop (or worse, seam rip) because I realize I've gone out of order. Doing that a few times is a great way to learn how to avoid it ;)
I find it hard to practice what I preach here, but the main thing is to stop and think before you start sewing. Sort of the "measure twice, cut once" thing.
The part of designing a project like this backpack that I rarely show in videos (because it would be very long and boring) is me staring at some fabric and trying to puzzle out how to make what I want to make. I have a HUGE supply of scrap, and I make a LOT of mistakes. It would be smart to make test pieces out of paper or other test material, but I'm spoiled.
Sorry for the rambling response, I hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
I think it would be cool if you could add :thejasonofalltrades" to the T shirt somewhere so subs can recognize each other at Quilting circles! LOL! I would also like to see a baseball cap, Thx
Good ideas, Stephen, thanks! I'm just dipping my toe in these waters, and I appreciate the feedback.
Struggling with a folded over seam in thick material. Just too bulky to fit under a walking foot ( singer heavy duty). Is there a trick to it without chopping it up so much it ends up weak in that spot?
Thanks again for your help full guides, much appreciated!
French seam. Sew a narrow seam so that both sides are on the outer side of the fabric. Now on the inner side of the fabric fold that seam down and sew a normal width seam. The rough edge seam will be hidden within the 2 rows of stitches. Hence the narrow seam allowance and the wider seam allowance. You will only be sewing 2 pieces together on each seam. OR! Google up French seam. 👍😁
I use heavyweight canvas ( the heaviest) and love your idea of staples: where can i find a staple for heavy, think canvas ?
Hi,
Sorry for the delay! The stapler I use is just one from an office supply store. There are slightly beefier ones you can find at most hardware stores.
I hope that helps, thanks for watching!
Btw. Have you sewn any car seats?
I did the seats in one of Ferg's 914s a few years ago.
What do you think about 1/4 seam allowance is that enough
The size of the seam allowance really depends on the material being sewn, its intended use, what kind of seam finish you're using and probably other reasons I'm forgetting. It's really a case-by-case thing. On backpacks, duffels etc., I use 1/2" seam allowances a lot, but that's largely from experience with the materials I use most and personal preference.
@@thejasonofalltrades if its 1 inch seem allowance will that make the fabric really strong ?