Are you using the right sized needle? I show you how to pick the right one!

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Know your needles! Make sure you are using the right size needle for your sewing to ensure a smoother ride, faster and neater stitching. I show you what to look out for when choosing the right size, how to to tell if it's too small or too big and how to adjust your needle to the thread you are using.
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  • @Ms.Mel.Creates
    @Ms.Mel.Creates Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! This level of detail is SO helpful. Knowing the why behind the what makes all the difference!

  • @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your support Ms Melabee, it's appreciated! x

  • @marlene1534
    @marlene1534 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Sarah, - from Williamsburg, VA I discovered your videos on embroidery last week. I have found them all so helpful. I love your teaching. It is an in-depth class, not only a demo on how to do certain stitches. I watched your video where you introduced yourself. It was wonderful. I loved all of it. My husband and I lived in Gerrard Cross for 5 years as part of his work for our government. We loved England. I am a quilter and have made a memory quilt for a friend. I wanted to hand embroider a corner label. Once I had settled on the design, I needed to learn more about how to approach the project and then embroider it. You were my answer. I am half way done with the label. It looks great thanks to you!!!!! Maybe I can take up embroidery now that I have discovered your excellent videos. THANK YOU!

  • @tchamp2ya
    @tchamp2ya Жыл бұрын

    This really helps. I had no rhyme or reason for what needle I used. Now I know better

  • @katyb2793

    @katyb2793

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes me too! Haha always something useful to learn

  • @tracyphoenix8
    @tracyphoenix8 Жыл бұрын

    I would give you 3 thumbs up if I could. I always look to what other embroiderers use when they embroider to know what needle size to use, because I had no clue.

  • @patarcher1813
    @patarcher1813 Жыл бұрын

    This was super helpful. Audio + visual = "I will remember this" 🙂

  • @christineheslin5702
    @christineheslin5702Ай бұрын

    Thank you Professor Homfray

  • @Lovesoldsongs
    @Lovesoldsongs2 ай бұрын

    So happy you brought this subject up. It had always boggled my mind... but not any more. Thank you!

  • @debbieolagues5283
    @debbieolagues5283Ай бұрын

    Thank You Sarah for all this great information about needles. I grew up watching the women in my family embroider. I never knew that there were different sizes of needles and when to use different sizes. now I know why my thread will seem to drag through the fabric. Thank you again for sharing this information with us.

  • @Rosemary-go9wj
    @Rosemary-go9wj Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sarah. My favourite tip is to listen for the sound the thread makes going through the fabric to determine if your needle is too small. I learned that from a previous video you made and now pay close attention to listening to my thread. 🙂

  • @cottagekeeper1044
    @cottagekeeper1044 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much😊 I need this help. It’s so difficult to pick needles.

  • @trishacupra911
    @trishacupra911 Жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks for demonstrating it so clearly. ♥️

  • @nataliemulina8595
    @nataliemulina8595 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Sarah! It’s so informative and demonstrative.❤

  • @lindahoffman5794
    @lindahoffman5794 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! This information, is very helpful, and, makes a difference not only in our results, but also in our confidence

  • @susancastagna4241
    @susancastagna4241 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sarah, I’ve learned so much from you! I really enjoy all of your videos!!!

  • @MariaMartinez-jb3zn
    @MariaMartinez-jb3zn Жыл бұрын

    As always, much thanks for clearing up my confusion. I do have favorites that work for me 🙏🏽🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏽Mia

  • @Rachel-yi8yy
    @Rachel-yi8yy Жыл бұрын

    This video is so helpful 😊

  • @lindseyh.9032
    @lindseyh.9032 Жыл бұрын

    This was SO helpful!! Thanks for posting!

  • @simonmartineferland9419
    @simonmartineferland9419 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I started embroidering about a month ago and was using a size 9 needle with my 3 strands of DMC floss and couldn't figure out if it was right or not. Now not only do I know exactly what size needle works well with 3 strands of DMC, I'll know how to adapt it if I'm using less, or more strands. Very helpful video and clear explanations 🙂

  • @theagraceful
    @theagraceful Жыл бұрын

    So very helpful. Thank you 🙏

  • @bobbischolze4645
    @bobbischolze46457 ай бұрын

    Really, really great explanations!

  • @yvonnegarnero1737
    @yvonnegarnero1737 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your wonderful advice. 😊

  • @rebeccajourney3183
    @rebeccajourney3183 Жыл бұрын

    You are the best Sarah!

  • @artistgrly
    @artistgrly Жыл бұрын

    I had no idea the complexity of choosing a needle. I always picked the one that felt good in my hand lol. Now I know better. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

  • @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    Жыл бұрын

    If that works for you Debbie then stick with it!

  • @lindahoffman5794
    @lindahoffman5794 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a million for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

  • @emiliabarbosa8835
    @emiliabarbosa88355 ай бұрын

    As always, Sarah, you're a lifesaver, thank you 😊 ❤🎉

  • @lindamoutou3399
    @lindamoutou33998 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot for the info

  • @JulieBaker-os7lr
    @JulieBaker-os7lrАй бұрын

    This is a great informative video now I have a problem I've just purchased a black linen as I wanted to do flowers onto it but do you have any ideas plz

  • @maria.elenarojas.vasquez2807
    @maria.elenarojas.vasquez2807 Жыл бұрын

    Es muy interesante lo que describen????

  • @dthomascful
    @dthomascful Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sarah! I appreciate that you listened to requests! Where do I find a stand like yours?

  • @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    Жыл бұрын

    Here Deb! www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_4538062-Versatile-table-clamp.html

  • @moniquebexplorer8237
    @moniquebexplorer8237 Жыл бұрын

    I'm in the process of making some pin cushions. Would you tell me what the best filling should be to care for my needles? I enjoy all of your posts and learn so much from them.

  • @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    Жыл бұрын

    A ordinary toy stuffing is fine Monique butt hink about your fabric too, not too tight a weave

  • @heden1460
    @heden1460 Жыл бұрын

    These needle videos have been very helpful. One thing I'm wondering about is the fabric. I know you work more on linen, but I have a piece of aida where the grain is off. Half of the fabric is straight, but when I put a ruler up to it and line it up with the holes in the fabric, I can see where the line starts to curve up. I've watched videos on regular fabric and how to get the grain correct, but haven't seen anything on how to fix it on aida. I don't know if it can be fixed. I hope I made sense. Thanks for the video.

  • @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    Жыл бұрын

    It can be pulled straight in the frame Heather or it can be blocked later if need be

  • @heden1460

    @heden1460

    Жыл бұрын

    I've watched videos on blocking. I don't know if you've done a tutorial on blocking or not. I would like to see how you would do it.

  • @z.mushtaq457
    @z.mushtaq457 Жыл бұрын

    Hi ..this videos really useful....I'm a beginner and doing embroider on thin lawn fabric using anchor thread, which size needle would be best? Thanks

  • @Mragy666
    @Mragy66620 күн бұрын

    I have been embroidering with synthetic silk but my work looks fluffy instead of flat and shiny please could you tell me why?

  • @JulieBaker-os7lr
    @JulieBaker-os7lrАй бұрын

    Not sure how i can put pattern onto it

  • @LibbyRoseEmbroidery
    @LibbyRoseEmbroidery Жыл бұрын

    Where do you find perlé 16? The finest I've come across is 12. Terrific video, thanks! :)

  • @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    Жыл бұрын

    Off the internet!

  • @kimberlyweston8466
    @kimberlyweston84662 ай бұрын

    Sarah, what is the stand your using to hold your fabric

  • @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    2 ай бұрын

    I am using 2 Versatile Table Clamps. I have a video about them here kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6CX0LmQmdvTeps.html and I sell them on my website here www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_4538062-Versatile-table-clamp.html I use 2 clamps for filming to ensure the embroidery doesn't wobble too much under the camera but ordinarily just 1 is good enough. If you're interested in buying one please check the item description and your table to ensure the clamp will fit properly.

  • @JulieBaker-os7lr
    @JulieBaker-os7lrАй бұрын

    Drawing a design with what?

  • @rebeccat5738
    @rebeccat5738 Жыл бұрын

    That was great thank you Sarah. Is it the ideal thing to aim to use the smallest size needle possible for a project ?. I had an incident recently where I was using 1 Strand of appletons crewel wool in a number 7 embroidery needle on linen twill, which according to everywhere I checked was supposed to be the correct size to use in that situation, even according to the Royal School of Needlework book. However the thread was dragging through the twill really badly, and I was as you perfectly described, "fighting" with it, but because that was "supposed" to work I miserably ploughed on, but the stitching looks a bit rough as well so I'm wondering what I was doing wrong?, and if I had gone for a larger size needle or even a chenille needle, would that have sacrificed neatness?, thank you

  • @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    Жыл бұрын

    That is the size I would use for those materials Rebecca but sometimes that wool can vary a bit so take it up to a 5 or try a chenille needle instead.

  • @rebeccat5738

    @rebeccat5738

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sarah, appreciate the advice, I did think the wool was a bit off so that would explain it!

  • @sheilaegeland
    @sheilaegeland Жыл бұрын

    What type of frame you have?

  • @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

    Жыл бұрын

    www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_4538062-Versatile-table-clamp.html

  • @maria.elenarojas.vasquez2807
    @maria.elenarojas.vasquez2807 Жыл бұрын

    Pueden darlo en español?????

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