Hi Whitney , I just want to let you know how much you have inspired ! 3yrs ago I lost 3 loved ones , one of which was my husband . I had said good bye that day at noon to house sit for our son and by 7:00 pm that evening I got a call telling me my husband was not responding.He passed . I went through a severe depression and didn’t associate with anyone for a year. The only thing that kept going was God and my sewing channels. You , Viv Mom , Kittenish Behavior and several others! I would . I love getting up and getting my coffee and watching you ladies , each with your wonderful personality s!

@brendafosmire6519

3 жыл бұрын

My heart goes out to you. Life is tough. I too have had loved ones pass. It has been 10 years and things are better. Hugs to you.

@jessiedietrich42

3 жыл бұрын

Brenda Fosmire thank you Brenda and to everyone who has responded, I just wanted Whitney know how thankful I am for all that she gives !

@elainelott9916

3 жыл бұрын

My husband is gone also and it is the most devastating thing I have had to deal with. I understand about the depression as well. Things will never be the same but they will become tolerable. Hang in there!!!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

This was such a touching comment to receive! Thank you for sending it. I am so glad the channel has been a help, and more than just sewing. You listed a couple of my personal favorite channels as well and being associated with them is such an honor! Thank you so much for watching!!!

@jessiedietrich42

3 жыл бұрын

TomKat Stitchery Thank you for responding back Whitney , I went and purchased the patten and I am going to to participate in the sew along. I love sewing .

Pattern weights I use very cheap sardine tins(unopened), easy to pick up,stackable, slide around easily and you dont need many. Plus I use it as a dinner alterative for anyone complaining at the dinner table if they are not hapoy with whats is on offer. Sardines are 5 years out of date but they should be still good.😊

@heidefries1825

3 жыл бұрын

This is just the laugh I needed today!!! No doubt the threat of sardines makes anything taste better ... LOL!

@kandacek63

3 жыл бұрын

I have three sardine cans in my alternate sewing room right now! :) and two cans of beans.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

This is hilarious!

@kathyscott2885

3 жыл бұрын

Sardines and small tuna cans out of pantry each time needed. Really work well

This was so helpful, thank you! I love Wawak, but didn't know about the color card. Will be getting that right now! You explained the use of so many notions I have passed over not knowing what to do with them, like the duck bills. Great video!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Oh good!

Thank you so very much for showing your sewing notions. I especially like the links to be about to get them. Thank you.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Another fabulous video. I inherited my Mom’s Ginger scissors, I send them back to Ginger once a year for sharpening and and repairs, for a small amount they do a fantastic job, she had just about every scissor they make. So many good suggestions, making a Wawak order as your talking. Can’t beat their prices, especially for zippers and snaps. As always thanks for sharing your expertise, so appreciated.

@heidefries1825

3 жыл бұрын

How nice you have something special of your mom's. I'm putting a wish list together on Wawak too, it'll be so easy to share the list with family.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea! I need to look into send mine back to Gingher for a servicing.

I love your videos. You are so helpful, informative and down to earth. I too love WaWak. I can't live without all of my Ginger scissors and my fine point tweezers. I have a small curved embroidery pair that I use to trim threads. I use the tweezers on everything from threading needles to pulling out ripped threads. The tweezers are a life saver! Thank you for all your wonderful content.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I should have included tweezers. I also use those a ton!

Morning Whitney, back in the late eighties and nineties I would get my paycheque, deposit into my bank and right next door was Fabricland. This particular one was a liquidation store. All notions were buy one get one free. So most of the supplies you mentioned are what I bought from there. I still use all of them every time I sew. Thanks for all the links. Have a great weekend. Val ❤️🇨🇦🇬🇧

@Cynthia2v

3 жыл бұрын

I loved Fabricland, I shopped at one in Kent, WA.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

That would have been SO dangerous for me!

Thank you! Plus your hair style looks fabulous

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The coloring of your hair, makeup and top are spot on! Lookin' good Girl!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Awww! Thank you!

Excellent topic! Thank you so much. I'd enjoy hearing about your sewing books and utube video resources. Everything that others mentioned for topic would be awesome to learn.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Sure!

Always enjoy "favorite notions/tools" videos. Really appreciated you telling us where you got yours. Thank you!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

This was a very helpful video. I’m returning to sewing after decades and so many notions have changed AND how and where you buy them has changed. THANK YOU

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this was helpful!

How do you manage your sewing machine needles? How long do you use them, how do you store them when switching fabrics, etc. thanks, another great, informative video!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I will usually change my needle every couple of projects. The exceptions are if I’m sewing silk (one project will dull the needle) or heavier things like jeans. In these cases, I change after a single project. If a needle isn’t quite ready to be thrown out and I need to change it, I just stick in my pin cushion.

@carolohalloran5099

3 жыл бұрын

There is a video on needle storage. It used an index card box and magnets. Sorry forgot the name.

Thank you! All of this information was great, and I have put together my Christmas wish list. Love your top!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Oh good!

Happy to use your affiliate link on Amazon. Just went and bought a few things I've been wanting for a while. Thanks for your great videos. And your color pallet today is stunning! (you look amazing!)

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I love that Stylemaker offers thread to match for $1.95. I will be checking out Wawak’s thread assortment and buy the card. I have purchased the Maxilock stretch for knits. Love the sewKeys tape! I bought it after you recommended it a couple years back. Frixion pens are the bomb!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I also love when fabric stores offer thread to match. It’s a great service!

Happy New Year! Santa brought me a number of sewing supplies from this video including a SimFlex, which I used for the first time today. It was truly effortless to get the buttons spaced perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing about all these great tools!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Aren’t those great?!! It’s the tool you never knew you needed!

@heidefries1825

3 жыл бұрын

​@@TomKatStitcheryExactly! It was the perfect gift ... something that 'seemed' useful, not likely I would buy myself and makes a task easy. I can also see it as being useful when knitting sweaters. In the past I have used elastic with evenly spaced markings that is then stretched to determine button spacing but you kinda need to be an octopus (LOL!)

I love Wawak! Thanks for mentioning it. I have saved so much money.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a great store!

Whitney, thanks so much for the wonderful list of notions. You made me realize that I don't sharpen my scissors nearly enough! I would add three more essential notions: #1. I use nonwoven disposable bedsheets to make my very first mockup -- I used to do this by pin-fitting the pattern but with print-at-home patterns, the paper is just too thick for this. This is much less expensive than Swedish tracing paper, but it is not as durable. I have no intention of saving this so I cut and slash and do all the necessary fitting changes which I then transfer to the pattern. #2 I hang all of my PDF patterns -- I'm lucky enough to have a closet I can use -- so I have pattern hooks. I LOVE keeping the patterns I print this way. No need to fold, no need to iron. #3 This goes along with the pattern hooks -- I use a 0.75 circle punch. I reinforce an area of the pattern with cellophane tape and then I punch the hole and hang the pattern along with the instructions in my pattern closet. This has made a huge difference in my organization. Thanks for the videos -- I'm a regular fan!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

What a fabulous way to store your printed patterns! I have also never heard of disposable bed sheets, but is sounds very intriguing!

Wow Whitney!! I’m soooo happy to have found your channel last night!! I’ve already watched 4+ of your videos! I totally love your presentation style & the information & tips you offer!! Thank you! I feel like I win the sewer’s lottery with you!!

@TomKatStitchery

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel! I'm so glad you found me!

Thanks for doing this! I have most everything but will for sure get the thread color chart!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

It will save you SO much in thread!

How about a video on making bias tape- start to finish.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

That would be a great tutorial!

I LOVE your favorites!!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Oh good!

That is what kept my head above water. I recently made a pair of Dawn jeans. I was so excited but had use that ripper. They fit really well except for in the rise. I am so disappointed. I also love painting an didn’t go into my studio for a year. I have been considering on hanging up my sewing. I just started sewing my clothes, fitting is so difficult. Thank you for all of your inspiration!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Fitting can be so frustrating and hard. However, if you stick with it, it does get easier and there is nothing better than nailing that fit! I hope you stick with it. I’ve started a jeans sew along today that uses a different pattern, but the principles are the same as the Dawn jeans!

@lynnm.johnson5755

Жыл бұрын

Fitting is a big reason I sew. TomKat Stitchery is one of my top 4 sewing videos I highly recommend to others. Peggy Sager's video's on fitting really help me analyze fitting issues. Length, circumference or depth. I get Wawak's catalog. I don't sew nearly as much as Whitney, but I think I'll get that thread color chart. I hadn't checked prices so much, good to know I can do better thread shopping.

@jessiedietrich42

Жыл бұрын

@@lynnm.johnson5755 thank you Lynn I just saw your reply! Your comment is appreciated!😀

Thanks for all the cool tips and tools. Never heard of Wawak until I started watching your channel, so I’m definitely going to check them out. I also recently found out about Steam-a-seam-2 from Joy and Judy. I’ve been using that for my recent projects and wonder why I never used stuff like that before. Makes life much easier.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

It does make life easier!

Thank you, thank you. 'Tis the season to start making lists!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

It is!

Thank you for a wonderful video. There are things that I cannot find locally and after looking online, I had no idea how to tell what was good quality at a reasonable price. This is super helpful. I am happy to find out we have a Wawak.ca in Canada! Merci beaucoup! :)

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad it was helpful!

I've heard of using wonder tape to help line up seams when matching stripes or plaids - especially when installing invisible zippers. What do you think?

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great use for it!

yes to youtube channels you follow

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Vanessa of CraftyGemini got me into sewing years ago. I love that you like her measuring tape. 😍. I learned sewkeyse from you and am so grateful.

@TomKatStitchery

Жыл бұрын

I do LOVE that measuring tape!

What brand of rotary cutter do you prefer? Do y you or have you considered using a blade sharpeners? I’ve seen them on Wawak.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I use and really like the Olfa ones. I have never used the blade sharpener.

Since the love of my life passed away SUDDENLY and unexpectedly in November 2020 I'm having a hard time watching your videos - he loved that I loved sewing, especially for others. So today I put on this playlist as I attempt to complete 2 sewing projects for my 100 Sons Project - the Jalie 3669 Nico Raglan Tee and Simplicity 2895 "cowboy shirt" the guys affectionately call it. The 100 Sons Project is what I used to jokingly refer to as a way to collect all the sons my husband and I could not possibly have had together (we have 2 sons) and this is helping me heal. It is comforting to hear your voice in the background and I too like Wawak - they have a Canadian store. Love, Louise from Nova Scotia

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Louise, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss! I’m glad to hear that you are finding some healing back at the sewing machine, though!

@louisecallahan130

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomKatStitchery surrounding myself with love helps - hearing your voice again - your sewing talent and commitment reminds me to come into this now time and just be. The guys loved their shirts - it's such a pleasure teaching them that their clothes should fit and they can choose fabric and make their wardrobes truly theirs. On the Simplicity 2895 I sneaked in two black heart shaped buttons and he loved them - gotta love younger guys they're cool with little things like that. The Nico guy is so happy to have a shirt that fits him he wants to buy purple fabric so I can make him another one. Happy days!

One of my most used sewing notions isn’t actually a sewing tool. I use a very fine point tweezer for so many things.

@heidefries1825

3 жыл бұрын

Yes ... I think there is a distinct correlation to tweezers and declining eyesight as time passes by (LOL!)

@d2yodi

3 жыл бұрын

And arthritic hands!!! I use my tweezers for everything!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good one! I use those as well. I knew I’d forget a few things!

Thread book-game changer for me. Next payday I’m getting that from Wawak!! Thank you!!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

You will save so much on thread it will pay for itself in no time!

Would love a list of favorite online fabric shoppes! ❤️ Sew...enjoy you!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Sure!

Hi Whitney - Amazon has the 1” SewKey stay tape in ivory. Wondering if you would add that to your store as I need it and would like to give you the credit. Also the Dritz 7” ruler.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

😂sure! Thank you! I’ll add those in a few minutes!

Hi Whitney, nice video awesome information happy sewing!!!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

DEFINITERLY one on favorite fabrics

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

😂 ok!

I use the exam paper for tracing paper as well! I'm a nurse and we had an overabundance so I took some rolls home. It works great as table cloths and coloring paper for the grandkids too. It's the perfect weight for tracing paper.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

It truly is my favorite! Who knew it was good for so much 😂!

This is such a helpful video! BTW, is there a style/size of snaps and crimper that you use most often?

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t use snaps often, but when I do, it’s usually heavier duty ones (I think it’s the Dritz 981). They are attached with just a hammer!

Super helpful!!! I had NO IDEA that color card existed, or that Wawa gutterman was so much cheaper than joanns! Would love a video of youtube recommendations. ALSO: would love a video of notions / findings that you tend to keep "in stock" and how you organize them (buttons, rivets, ribbons, zippers, trim, interfacing, etc.) I know there will always be specialty orders for certain things, but would love to know what you tend to keep in your sewing "pantry" Thanks Whitney!!!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

That’s an excellent idea for a video!

Please do a video on your sewing books. I have an addiction to sewing books. I love Maxi-Lock thread . That's all I use in my overlocker. Enjoyed your video.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I will definitely do one on books. I also have a sewing book addiction!

One of the hardest items to find is ribbing for pajamas and tee shirts. Could you mention where you find these!

@weevilgirl7948

3 жыл бұрын

Merchant and Mills or Oakfabrics have cute stripped ribbing!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I typically just use self fabric for my knit neckbands and cuffs, however, if you are wanting something beefier, StyleMaker fabrics has great waistband ribbing and cutting in their trims section. That’s what I used for my recent bomber jacket. I’ve also noticed a ton of independent fabric stores will sell matching sweatshirting and ribbing. Melanated Fabrics had some recently. StyleMaker Fabrics and Blackbird Fabrics also frequently have it as well!

Great information. I order from Wawak also. Living in PA I get a delivery in 3 days or less. Thanks!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I love that place!

Hemostat from a home supply store like Menards. Great for pulling cord through a channel. Clover brand seam ripper. Sharper than others. Bead reamer to sharpen. Serger seam ripper: battery operated nose hair trimmer. Custom bias tape: an old trick is to put both ends of a long pin into an ironing board cover. Run the folded fabric under that. I get the Wawak catalog. I just might have to get that thread chart. Hope to retire soon, more sewing time! 🙂

@TomKatStitchery

Жыл бұрын

These are great sewing notions!

Thank you for this, very much appreciated. P.S. always enjoy your videos

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad!

Great information ! Thank you

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Just as an update...I just ordered the Gutterman thread chart from Wawak a week ago...they are $25 not, but it was still worth it for me. This was such a good video with lots of info. Have most of the tools, but did try the stay tape hemming a stretch top a few weeks ago, and it was a game changer. Was stitching with a twin needle for the first time, and it worked perfectly. Thanks so much for your knowledge.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad the tapes worked well for you. I absolutely LOVE them! I totally got the price of the thread chart wrong. So sorry about that. I’ve had mine for a few years and clearly was misremembering the price 😂.

Very informative video! Thank you!

@TomKatStitchery

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Hi Whitney. Love your video. I need to organize my sewing stuff. You are inspirational to me to just start doing it. I’m kinda stuck, doing lots of little projects to around my home. Lastly, I really like the fabric on your chair. Can you tell me where you got the chair or the place where you bought the fabric. Thanks. And have a fun autumn.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I actually inherited the chair from my grandmother. It has been recovered many times, but I think this last fabric has been on for about 20 years. Sorry I couldn’t help with that!

Another great, helpful video Whitney, especially the Gutterman thread from Wawak. I make things for my Etsy shop and I use A LOT of thread and that thread would save me a lot of money. Not sure how it would work on my Bernina though as the spools sit vertically on the top of the machine and turn as the thread feeds. I'm wondering if those spools would be too big/heavy to work that way. I'm thinking it would need a gizmo like a serger has that lifts the thread from the spool and helps it feed. Is that what your industrial machine does??

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

That is what my industrial machine does. However, the Gutterman is crosswound so it just pulls off the top (it doesn’t have to rotate). I use this on my home machine as well, but I have to use the little piece that allows the thread to sit vertically instead of horizontally in the machine.

Great topic!!! Thanks.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

AWESOME video!! Thanks so much Whitney! Do you know if you still get the commission if we convert to Amazon.ca?

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so, but don’t worry about it!

This is a great list -- I made notes. I also have, and love, a curve runner 12" rolling ruler. It works well to measure the length of a neckline for calculating the length of the neckband. Can you give an idea of shipping time for wawak? Thanks!

@lisagoldring2838

3 жыл бұрын

Wawak is fabulous. Doesn't take long to arrive. I even placed an order and had it arrive the next day. Though I do live in MD, and PA is not very far.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I have that rolling ruler and forgot to include it! Darn it! Thank you for the reminder! I usually get my Wawak order in no more than 2 days.

That was great, thank you!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Whitney, I have a question for you. Lately my fusible interfacing hasn't been fusing well. You recommend putting wash away tape in a ziploc bag, so I wondered if I should be putting my interfacing in a ziploc bag. What is your recommendation? Do you think the glue has dried out like the wash away tape does? Most of it is at least two years old. It is just frustrating to not get a good fuse.

@TomKatStitchery

Жыл бұрын

That is an excellent point! I go through interfacing like crazy, but I wonder if it does dry out over time. I'll ask around and see if I can get an answer to that!

@carolwampler1764

Жыл бұрын

@@TomKatStitchery thank you so much.

Ha ha! I was about to ask about your lip color before I looked in the description😂

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

😂

Yes, Whitney on the KZread channels you follow. That would be so interesting and helpful. Thanks

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Sure!

Tip takeaway: Using a darning needle for that pesky serger thread! I had just received the Wawak catalogue, it’s great, thanks for the tips!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! They are my sewing notions go-to!

Is there any reason not to use my kids washable markers for my fabric marking? I'm a newbie but it seems to work well?! Thank you!

@johannaf2998

3 жыл бұрын

I use the Crayola washable markers. I have never had a problem with it washing out.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t see why not. I would just test before marking and if you’re good to go, then totally!

Great info & I will check your store. Thanks

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Omagosh - Have sewn my whole life and never heard of Wawak! Besides that - SO many good tips! Thank you.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Oh good! You are going to LOVE Wawak!

Do you use the Wonder Tape for knit seams?

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t. Do you use it for your knit seams? I’d be curious to know!

@susank.wilson6436

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomKatStitchery no I don’t will be testing on some 4 way stretch knit. I will let you know.

Love to hear about your fave UTube channels. Also, did not know you ironed Dritz Wondertape before peeling off? You are great! Thank you.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

It helps it stick much better!

I have this pattern and want to join the Monday sew along. Do I have to do anything else?

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Nope! Just sew along! If you want to share your progress on Instagram, tag me so I can see your progress!

Thank you for sharing this is great information. I need to buy serger thread and maxilock is way cheaper than Madeira!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

It is!

Also don’t forget to put the Gingher scissors in your Amazon store. I need the duck bills.

@karenwarr4613

3 жыл бұрын

Ivory coloured sewing accessories are a scarce resource - I used to prefer ivory or cream interfacing but can now only find black or white in the UK

That simflex tool would be great for quilting.... to space out curved boarders or plan quilting layouts evenly. :-)

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Totally!

I have a WAWAK catalog and I just found the pages of thread. Amazing selection that I will have to pay more attention to when a sale comes along. What do you suggest for an ironing board surface? I know some people use the silicone/metallic coated board covers, but I have always heard they are not good because they cause the heat to bounce back on to the fabric. A sewing teacher I learned from a number of years ago, had us buy an Army wool blanket from a surplus store (not sure they are around now), cut it up in two layers to fit our ironing boards, then use a cotton cover for the outer surface. She said the steam goes through the fabric, through the wool and exits through the holes in the metal part of the board so the heat doesn't damage the fabric when pressing. Is that something you're familiar with? Thanks for a wonderful video.

@TomKatStitchery

Жыл бұрын

That sounds so interesting and I'm sure works so well! For my pressing surface, I have a wooden kitchen island from IKEA that I use. I covered the wooden top with a couple of layers of cotton batting and then a layer of cotton duck fabric. The wood also absorbs the steam and heat when you're pressing. It's a lovely little pressing station!

@kathiethompson6719

Жыл бұрын

@@TomKatStitchery Great idea for a larger surface. I've thought that the ironing board limits the size of a pressing surface and I don't like seeing one up all the time. The woman who taught that was the owner of a Viking dealership where I lived in another state. It was the 90's and was a good idea at the time, but those things evolve. I like the cotton batting and the wood underneath. Thanks! I really enjoy your videos.

I can’t buy from any North American sources, but I’ve been mentally translating the most interesting things so I can search on them where I CAN order. Mind you, I have a lot of what you have already, in pristine, new condition, because I study sewing a lot more than I sew.

@TomKatStitchery

2 жыл бұрын

Oh good! I know what you mean about studying more than sewing. I can be guilty of that as well!

Great informative video. Where do you send your scissors for sharpening?

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

There is a local guy that shows up to our local sewing meetings twice a year and sharpens them while we have our meeting!

Whitney, I could not find the link for your Frixion pens. Went into the site at Amazon, but was confused with the selection. Thanks. All of your suggestions to show us are great...By the way, Koshtex,Inc. is a great fabric outlet especially for activewear and other fabrics....check it out. Just priced that thread chart and it is $29.95 now. Not sure how long you have had yours?

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I have had mine for a while, but I could have been remembering the price wrong.

This is so awesome! Thank you for sharing all this. I can't wait to save money buying my thread from Wawak! That Color Guide is going on my wish list right now (holding back from buying it myself RIGHT NOW, to give my loved ones things to buy me that I will get very excited about). Question about sharpening your Ginghers (I have a pair that I bought when I knew I was sticking with this hobby): When you get them sharpened every 6 months, how do you do that? Send it back to Gingher? Local sharpener? Do it yourself (or someone in your family)? Please share.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I use a local sharpener for my sharpening. However, someone else said they send their Ginghers back to be sharpened and that it works really well!

@heidefries1825

3 жыл бұрын

Nicole - in case you don't have a local shop for sharpening I can share what I do. I have Cutco kitchen knives that I send back through the mail for sharpening. I found a good time to do that is just before we go on vacation ... limits the time for being inconvenienced by not having them.

"Pin Cushion of Death", LOL :)

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

It’s SO painful every time I grab it, but I will never be able to use anything else 😂.

Fab vid!! Enjoyed it immensely!! Grat tips. Great to see Gidget, so adorbs!! Have a wonderful week-end-wishing I could participate in the jeans sew along, as I have some fabric I want to make some up in-but will have to wait!! Take care!! :+)

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Good thing these sew alongs stay up forever. You can join in when you’re all healed!

@ladylouise1969

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomKatStitchery Thank you-I hope to heal faster than surgeon projected!! On my two week visit, he was really impressed and excited with my progress!! So glad we found him!! :+) Hugs to Gidget!!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

@@ladylouise1969 that’s great news!

I have a rotary cutter but I am almost scared to change the blade! What is the best way to change the blade safely and why is it greasy?

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I can show how I change mine. I think they are greasy so that they separate more easily in their stack and probably so that the friction between the blades in transit doesn’t cause them to dull or even rust.

@nancyfine1175

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomKatStitchery do you just wipe the oil or grease off? I was worried the first time I tried to change it!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

@@nancyfine1175 I don’t. The grease is more on the flat part of the blade and not the edge that actually cuts so I’ve never had an issue with it transferring to the fabric.

@nancyfine1175

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomKatStitchery thank you

What does the MARA 100 mean with respect to the Gutermann thread. I thought Guterman construction thread was 50 wt. Is the 100 the weight? Sounds too fine for general construction use.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. 100 is the weight. It’s their standard all purpose thread. I use it for about 95% of my sewing!

Wow!! My Christmas will give great ideas for family , added bonus of places to find. Will you get credit if they get it from your link?

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this was helpful! I get credit for the Amazon stuff, but not the Wawak stuff!

Hi from England. A great video, as usual. A suggestion for your sew along, could you do a coat? I am making a hack of Burda 6261 at the moment. It is going well but I can't help but think that there is more to making a coat. As usual, Burda don't give many tips or much help. Thanks for doing these videos.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I’m planning on doing a coat next!

@christinemartin9449

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomKatStitchery That's brilliant.

What are your favorite fabric stores in Indiana? I'll be traveling through Indiana in a couple of days and would like to know where to shop.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

The French Seam is in Fishers, IN and is a small, but nice little shop. Let’s Sew is in southern Indiana (Evansville), but is huge with gorgeous stock. In northwest Indiana (Lingonier) there is an Amish store with great prices called Zinck’s. You have to dig a bit, but there are some great finds!

Thanks ...😊❤️👍💯!!!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

An elderly friend gave me a mystery scissors that had been her mom's. It has a screw to be turned on one side. Googled: it's a button hole scissors. You can adjust how far the blades open do you don't cut too far.

@TomKatStitchery

Жыл бұрын

That sounds so cool!

Great video! I just discovered wawak!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

They are a magical store. Enjoy!

I use a piece of soap when I cannot find a more suitable marking instrument. End of bar that is very thin. White with no lotions in it. Have not sewn clothing for years but have been quilting and sewing undies. I made one of these designers patterns (last year) but had to rip out many times. I had to do a lot of alterations (shoulder, bust, torso, length, etc to the muslin but should have used a knit for muslin and final dress.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Soap is a great one for marking! I forgot about that one!

The wawak color chart is actually almost $30, but I think I may buy it.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I have no idea where $10 came from. However, the savings in thread is so great that it will pay for itself rather quickly!

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@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

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Do you happen to know, if I use your Amazon storefront and add to my cart, can I then checkout through smile.amazon or will that negate your affiliate link? My spouse has been out of work since January, so I'm sorry that I don't have extra funds to help you in a more direct manner. But I do appreciate your channel and all your hard work.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure, but that’s a great question! I’ll have to look into that! Thank you so much for using the link! Honestly, commenting helps the channel a ton!

Anyone here from the he UK know where we can buy the large gutterman thread spools?

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Someone mentioned Empress Mills.

The Guttermann color chart is $29.95...still well-worth the investment!

@heidefries1825

3 жыл бұрын

I just noticed the price on this too ... I'll keep an eye out and hopefully it goes on sale at some point.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that when I linked it. I could have sworn I paid $10, but I’ve also had mine awhile and the memory isn’t what it used to be!

@mumsie2739

3 жыл бұрын

Yup prices increase and memory decreases 😀

Thank you! ~ L

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

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Also, I love Pelion 830 for altering patterns. I know it’s pricy

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I know many people that use that, though. Do you sew it for fitting?

The color charts for Guterman's thread are more like $25.00 - it might still be worth it but that's a personal decision. I'm not that fussy about perfectly matching thread for my serger, and if I need to top stitch something I'll usually find pretty close matches in small spools at Joann's when notions are on sale. I can buy one spool and then use that number to match something from the wawak chart to order more. I do order from them, elastics and velcro are big bargains!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct! You can get the colors from smaller spools at JoAnns as well!

Thanks Whitney- great tools and tips 👍. Wish we had a Wawak in the UK 🤓🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@carolohalloran5099

3 жыл бұрын

Wawak is online. Wawak.com

@Hide_and_silk

3 жыл бұрын

@@carolohalloran5099 Shipping is super expensive to the UK. In the UK I use Empress Mills...but ask for the threads suitable for industrial machines as these are better quality. EM also do a shade chart for threads.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

This is good to know!

I would love to have your list of KZread people you follow. You look beautiful. That shirt. Color is perfect on you. I have been out for a while. A lot of sickness issues and my husband is very sick. He found out that he’s diabetic, has asthma and COPD. So anyway, do you have a system in your phone with your patterns? Or do you only do INDIE patterns. I’ve missed you. I better let you go. Thanks for what you do.Happy Thanksgiving

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I’m so sorry you and your husband have been so ill! I hope everyone is doing better. I can definitely do a video on my favorite KZread channels!

Really loving your hair lately!

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Gift ideas for a seamstress maybe.

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Sure!

FYI, the price of the Gutterman color chart is currently $29.50

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

I saw that when I put in the links. I have NO idea why I was thinking it was just $10. Sorry about that!

Does your hair ever look nice! You are looking so healthy and bright!

@TomKatStitchery

7 ай бұрын

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Would like a vlog on your favourite youtube vlogs

@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

Sure!

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@TomKatStitchery

3 жыл бұрын

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