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I love this video. Aside from it being a straightforward tutorial it has no distracting music, it's easy to understand , and the tutor has a calm voice. It's overall a great tutorial.

I wish all videos did them this way! Right yo the point and no loud distracting music! Great tutorial! Thank you

Great video, I love the format of no chit chat. Sometimes (not you) I feel like I’m growing old waiting for KZreadrs to get to the point!

@Thelaststitch

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I do try to create succinct, short videos fairly regulary since I know so many of you appreciate them, sometimes us video creators blab too much!

@youngamy

3 жыл бұрын

No kidding! Sometimes it takes 45 seconds before they play an intro, and then say, "Let's dive right in!" Then a minute later, they start the real content....

@znycelondon5313

3 жыл бұрын

Yes….I agree😊

@levertarpkars7678

Жыл бұрын

YES

@dcwatashi

Жыл бұрын

Thought it was just me being impatient, but I don’t need a bunch of fluff when I’m in the middle of a project and I want to learn something quickly

When using bobbin spools to feed twin needles, or stacking a bobbin spool onto a regular one, I like to set them up to rotate counter to each other, so to prevent one spool from overrunning and making the thread tangle. :)

Wind and use a bobbin or two, why not? What a great, appropriate solution! And . . . if this is your first twin-needle experience, manually make sure the now-wider needle(s) clears the needle slot in the foot. But don't assume that all twin-needles of various widths will clear.

Love this format. Sometimes I just need the information quickly. Great to have the option of watching a more in depth video if need be.

I've always been so intimidated with knits...I learned so much that I'm definitely going to give it a try!

Excellent tutorial. Concise, systematic and to the point. Thank you!!

So many great tips in such a short video. You actually answered all of the big questions I’ve been struggling with (like tension, stitch length and how it affects tunneling etc.). Saved, subscribed, added to my notebook.

You have one of the best sewing channels out there: very informative, efficient, precise, and, needless to say, given by a professional with a LOT of experience. I also appreciated the “posters” to help us understand. I actually took screenshots of them. I’ve always avoided sewing with knits. Now I will feel more confident, once I get the proper supplies, including 4 mm twin needles. Thank you so much for giving of your time. 😊

Excellent tips, thank you!

Excellent tutorial thank you. X

I agree with the other comments regarding format. I very much prefer your 'no chatting' way and give the facts / information in a clear and concise way. I've only very recently started sewing knits (Jersey cotton) and made to plain-style t-shirts. I watched a lot of KZreads, including yours, before starting, and then practiced on an only Jersey cotton nightie, to get the hang of it. I'm very pleased with the results of my tops, in fact. I actually used a knit foot, rather than my walking foot, mainly because it is so much easier to swap, as it just snaps on. The knit foot seemed to be doing a great job, I have to say, so was very pleased with it. Thanks so much for your very informative, easy to understand / follow videos. I do recommend your videos to sewers who need to learn new techniques. Brilliant work :)

@dcwatashi

Жыл бұрын

Never knew there was such a thing called a knit pressor foot, will have to look for that

Thank you for a simple explanation of the different aspects of sewing with twin needles. I have not been here for a while mainly because I have not been sewing much lately. Now with new glasses I am back and alway find you videos helpful.

Great tips! I would just add one little thing… If using a wide twin needle, make sure it can pass through the hole in the throat plate. I found out the hard way that the hole in my older Bernina is just a tiny bit too narrow for the wide twin needles.

@Thelaststitch

3 жыл бұрын

Great point, thank you! I forget to mention this caveat. I think on stretch needles the max is 4 mm, but the 6 mm ones can be very tricky indeed!

Thank you.

Wow!! So many things I never knew. Thankyou

Great video! Short and information packed. Every second was useful.

Always great videos. (And books too!) Thanks so much for sharing! ♥️

Excellent tips!

You always have great and useful tips! Thank you!

Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you! This was great!

Thank you for this, will be very helpful for me!

Thanks Johanna … you are always so good with the details

A great help using the two bobbins on the 1 spool holder as on one of my sewing machine I broke one spool holder

Thank you. Excellent advice

Thanks! Great info!

Great tips Johanna! This is one area where I really did struggle and these tips will be very helpful for me, thank you so much! 🥰

Thank you! 🥰

@Thelaststitch

3 жыл бұрын

And thank you for watching!

Nice and helpful tips

Yes I also very much like your format. To the point with very very helpful information about sewing techniques. Thank you for making the great videos. I just bought the pattern/fitting book of the lady (Gina Renee) you profiled recently. I'm quite pleased.

Great tips! Thanks! I’ve been wanting to try a twin needle. You’ve inspired me to do it. 😊

@Thelaststitch

3 жыл бұрын

Yay, just be willing to experiment and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!

Excellent tips! Thank you 😊

@Thelaststitch

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to share!

It's time. I'm gonna have to break down and get the dratted wonder tape; my double-needle hems stretch no matter what else I do.

@Thelaststitch

3 жыл бұрын

That and stretch interfacing has been the most effective methods in my experience

I notice you're not using a stretch twin needle in this video, it's red and looks like a universal Schmetz. Although you did mention getting a stretch twin needle. All I have are universal needles, so I'm going ahead with lowering the tension and stitch length and see if that works. If that doesn't work, I'll invest in some stretch needles. BTW, I love your videos. They're very helpful and straight to the point.

Good

Hi, I’ve been following you for quite some time and I’m really pleased to get these sewing tips for twin needles. It was suggested to me to use woolly nylon in the shuttle for this kind of hemming. What do you think please?

Just to say thank you you so much for all your wonderful tips. Please link your books so I can buy. Ty

@Thelaststitch

3 жыл бұрын

Here are all my books on Amazon www.amazon.com/Johanna-Lundstr%25C3%25B6m/e/B0787DJXDC? and here is a list of all the places you can buy my books www.thelaststitch.com/sewing-books/ 🙂

Thank you Johanna. This is very informative. 🧵✂️

Thank you for tutorial. Do you know where I can find ballpoint twin needles?

Can i please ask please (since we have the same bernina) what your tension is when you sew with the a twin needle on knit. I keep a sewing work book of your advice. Thank you

Are there any hand sewing needles that are suggested for use with knits. I want to try using embroidery stitches as top stitching on some knit projects.

Newbie question. Twin needles give you lovely dead parallel lines. They also give you stretch. What if you don't need the stretch because your fabric does not stretch? What if all you want is the parallel lines? Would the twin needle still be a good idea?

@Thelaststitch

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely, you can use a twin needle for woven fabrics. It saves time and gives even lines. I personally prefer to sew two rows of separate stitches, and using the edge of the presser foot as a guide for the second row, but it takes a bit more practise.

hey thanks for the video. does tension setting have any effect on stretchability like the length does?

@dcwatashi

Жыл бұрын

I think it just applies to the way the fabric sits in between both stitching lines

Is there a difference between the schmetz stretch twin needle and schmetz ballpoint twin needle 4.0?

@dcwatashi

Жыл бұрын

You should be able to find out that answer on their website they have a chart giving full description of all of their needles

Twin Needle cost?

What type of stitch do you use? Only straight stitch?

@dcwatashi

Жыл бұрын

Yes

My right needle keep skipping stiches. It start well then skip more and more. Someone know why or how to avoid that ?

@dcwatashi

Жыл бұрын

Maybe just replace that particular needle

The best way to make a coverlock stitch using an ordinary sewing machine is making the double-bordered zigzag using the twin needle. Before you do this, check the width of your stitch to prevent either needle from hitting the edge of the hole in the foot. If you do it carefully, then there's absolutely no need to use a coverlock machine.

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Hi Johanna!! Thanks for all your wonderful informative information on twin needle.. I deeply appreciate everything…. 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵