I can’t believe after all these years of sewing, that something as easy as holding the thread ends when beginning to sew, would prevent the thread tangle. Thank you for your great videos!

@Evelyn__Wood

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!! 😄

@loristec3275

4 жыл бұрын

I just started to do it too..works!

@ipodtouchfreak100

3 жыл бұрын

I just started sewing and for me some of these seemed to be learn as you go I noticed the thread would pull as I would sew so I held the threads and noticed it would make a vast difference.

@Aprilisms

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat. Been sewing for years and didn't know holding the thread ends would help keep it from jamming. Great tips!

@janetlane7771

2 жыл бұрын

I'm fairly new at sewing, s0 as above comment I learned something new. I thought you said your sewing video was free, is this correct?

I should have watched this before I started 😂

@sheliacard7629

4 жыл бұрын

Kcrossglaive me too

@sofiacortez1646

4 жыл бұрын

Kcrossglaive same, I messed up so bad 😂

@mgansworth78

4 жыл бұрын

Same. Everything she's talking about are problems I spent way too much time trying to figure out 🧵❤

@suebunce3429

4 жыл бұрын

Kcrossglaive Me too. Would have saved a lot of frustration!

@karennelson4108

4 жыл бұрын

Same!!! 😂 😂 😂

All three tips helped, what helped the most was explaining the reason behind each tip. Many people would say keep long tails and leave it there, explaining how the machine works and that it pulls the thread back is extremely useful.

@PearlGirl920

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! Understanding the "why" always helps me understand and retain information. 🙂

If it were not for you..I was going to lose my #$%^'ing mind!! Thank you 😖😲🤗😆

@CrissyMack

5 жыл бұрын

Amber McQueen currently losing mine 😤

@tildamills2338

5 жыл бұрын

Let's hope it fixes my sewing machine. All I need to do is hem my cricket whites and I'm losing my mind right now

@nicolaspencer9756

4 жыл бұрын

Lol Snap !

@jamarahn64

4 жыл бұрын

I completely was right there with you!!

@BobbyGeee

4 жыл бұрын

Ready to toss my machine out the window

I think I’ve been making EVERY beginner mistake you’ve listed and never realized they were mistakes. Thank you!

You are a true joy to learn from, kind; patience, precise; great visual, easy to listen to. Keep the videos coming, you have a natural gift of teaching. Thank you for all your tips.

@Evelyn__Wood

6 жыл бұрын

Awww Janet!! Thank you, that is so kind of you to say! I hope it encourages you to keep sewing!!

@nicholasdadiego5397

Жыл бұрын

God bless hope you are feeling better 🙏 ❤️

As my tears and wailing subsided, I found you and your tips. Long threads and hang on to the ends was the handiest tip. Oh, and check the bobbin. My thread jam was being caused by the wrong bobbin!! Thankyou!!

I am not a newbie so I was aware of these tips but I had trouble with thread jams with my bernina until I discovered the feed dogs were down. I had tried buying new thread, changing out the needle, rethreading my machine countless times and nothing worked until I noticed the feed dogs. I love your videos by the way. Thank you!

I learned to sew over 40 years ago. Listening to you I realized how I never really developed confidence to just sew. Sharing all your advice and tips has taken a very old and heavy burden off my shoulders! Thank you so much. You are my sewing angel.

@periklisspanos7185

Жыл бұрын

Maybe buying an expensive machine , like one thousand six hundred and ten dollars, solve the problem

Thank you!! My sewing machine was going to go into orbit very soon. The answer for me was holding onto the thread while starting to sew. Hopefully no more jamming. x

IVE BEEN SCOURING KZread FOR AN HR. WITHIN 15 SECONDS YOUVE FIXED IT. LONG TAILS!!!!! I’ve had the bobbin thread out and retread the machine 200x Thanks!

@Evelyn__Wood

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

This video was a GODSEND. i was having 50/50 luck when it came to the thread jamming and it was all because i thought the thread tails were better short. No one ever explains this stuff in a way i can understand as an autistic person teaching himself to sew, but this video was very easy to understand, very well explained, and a huge help. Thank you so much ! 💕

First off I was threading the bloody thing wrong. And starting at the very edge of the fabric! Soooo extremely helpful! Thank you!!

Wish I knew your sewing tips 50 years ago, but of course you weren't yet born! Better late than never!

It's nearly 11 o'clock at night. I've foolishly decided to teach myself to sew by making my daughters Mary Poppins costume (just the skirt) and it's due tomorrow for the play! Total life saver. Thank you thank you!!and thank heavens for KZread!!! Just a simple skirt my butt, grumble grumble...

@Evelyn__Wood

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my! I hope it turned out ok??? I love your ambition!

@visciousmink

5 жыл бұрын

​@@Evelyn__WoodThank you. It actually did much to my surprise and I had loads of fun making it!! Very buoyed to face my next project! Plus i made it bigger in the waist so that we can change the elastic later and it'll still fit her when she's 16! After all what 6 year old girl really needs an ankle length black a-line skirt... Thanks again. Keep up the good work x

I hope you get a few tips from this one! Let me know which tip was most useful for you!

@CorrieV

7 жыл бұрын

I'm so in love with this series! Girl, you gotta get me sewing!! Jamming is my #1 problem - My favourite tip is holding on to the ends - I will try that. The bottom thread gives me anxiety....

@Evelyn__Wood

7 жыл бұрын

Corrie I am so happy to hear you are into this series! And better that you are sewing!!! Yes holding the threads will help ou a lot, as the machine starts you will feel them pull back into the machine, and then it makes a lot of sense as to why you should hold! If you ever have any suggestions for some more tips videos, ie things you run into problems with, let me know!

@zarmalwalrahima9656

6 жыл бұрын

Evelyn Wood hello l have so problem with my singer curvd 8673 sewing machine my up thread is ok but under is very bad please help me

@jenartistic6443

6 жыл бұрын

Evelyn Wood this is my everyday problem in my sewing i am just starting learning to sew and I found your video... i will do your advise hope it works to me..! :) thanks!

@embracetruthecho

6 жыл бұрын

OMG! Thank you! You solved all three of my problems that I didn't know why they happened.

I am a new sewist - and kept having thread jams. I’m making masks for people during COVID-19, so I’m using my skills (!) from Middle School. Lol! It seems I was starting too close to the end. Also, holding the threads at the start helped. THANK YOU.

@Evelyn__Wood

4 жыл бұрын

great!! I just posted another video furthering this topic on thread jam, it might help you out and further your skills! 😄

@heavenzchild1988

4 жыл бұрын

I've sewn for a while but i'm far from proficient.. I am making masks as well and just had this problem ugh

@teresa1185

4 жыл бұрын

I’m excited for you! It’s a wonderful skill that will serve you and others. I’ve been sewing since middle school too! But that means I’ve been sewing about 45 yrs. oh my! Masks are perfect beginner project. Just a couple tips. Look at CDC instructions for masks. Use good quality quilters cotton. All masks are not created equal. You want best protection possible for yourself and loved ones. God bless.

Very helpful especially the part about not beginning right at the edge. I didn't realize I was doing that.

Fantastic advice! There's nothing worse than having to restart three or four times because of jamming!

I think I do all 3 of these things . I am going to get my dreaded machine out and try again . Thought it was dirty ... lol

@gaynormainwaring1853

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

I officially started sewing the day before yesterday, I love crocheting but decided to make some masks for my grandchildren. Your videos are so helpful! I was actually wondering why my thread was bunching up, thanks to you, I know why! Thank you so much for your explanations. I had to subscribe and I can't wait to learn more.

Thank goodness I found your video. I was starting to hate my sewing machine but having tried all your tips I can now love it again. All three tips are spot on and I can now get on with my projects. Thank you so much 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@Evelyn__Wood

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! I'm glad this video helped! 😀

So helpful! Simple but makes complete sense. There are so many variables when you start it can be frustrating to problem solve.

Not a little advice... It's 100 percent great and useful for me.. I like your smile sister.. Very positive.. Lots of love from Tamilnadu India ..💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

I'm a long-time quilter and recently I've been having that "knotting" issue big time. Plus the top thread has gotten wrapped around the bobbin itself. I know those tips you gave but I needed the reminder. So onward, I go and see if those three little tips will take care of my issues on this last project I've been working on. Thank You.

I’m very lucky that I have someone who said they’d teach me how to sew. However, because they’ve been sewing for many years I think they overlooked helping me to get started with tips like these. So thank you, Evelyn. These videos will help me to maybe start afresh a little and look at some of the most frustrating things I’ve kept coming across.

I just found this video and I’m so glad, because I’ve been having issues on my first-ever project on my sewing machine. Thank you for your clear explanations and calm demeanor! ❤️

THESE VIDEOS ARE SO HELPFUL IM GETTING MY FIRST BRAND NEW SEWING MACHINE THE BEGINNING OF MAY IM SO EXCITED EVEN THE COMMENTS ARE HELPFUL IN SO MANY WAYS

That explains it! One of the tutorials I watched mentioned holding the bobbin thread when sewing gathering stitches, and it made me wonder why. Now I know! Thank you!

@Evelyn__Wood

4 жыл бұрын

😄 Excellent! You already understand your machine better!

Thank you so much for these tips. This always happened to me. I started at the very edge. Even though I held onto the thread. Your advice on started a little below then backtracking helps a lot. Thank you very much. Keep making your videos. You are helping this new sewing enthusiast and I’m sure many others too. 🥰

For me the tip about not starting at the edge was super helpful. Was having lots of thread balls when I was starting. I love your video, presentation, your style and dry humor! Thank you so much!

Thanks so much for this. I am getting back to sewing after 20+ years and was having this problem. Can’t wait to put this fix into action!

I'm new to sewing, I was having this problem and I knew it was user error, I just didn't know what I was doing wrong. I wasn't leaving the length nor was I holding the tail. Thank you !!!

@Evelyn__Wood

6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! It is usually just simple things your doing wrong that are an easy fix! I hope the sewing is going well now!

You described this so well and succinctly and solved ALL my problems!! Can't wait to follow you for more as a brand new sewer who wants to learn to make all kinds of pretty things. Subscribed!

Thank you so much for this advice! So simple and yet so true! I was having a really hard time with my machine and step one fixed everything! Smooth as butter

Just got my machine. Was doing all the wrong things mentioned. This was extremely helpful. Excited & eager to learn more😁

I wish I had known these tips and tricks 48 years ago! Thanks so much for sharing! Stay safe, Evelyn! ~Janet in Canada

Great video. I am a quilter so I use leaders and enders which means a piece of fabric is always in the machine

Thank you SO much for this video! I have been starting right at the edge because I thought that was correct, and have been fighting with all kinds of knots and tangles, and pulled fabric! I appreciate your advice very much. 🌷

Thank you so much Evelyn. I always started on the edge and kept my tail threads too short you're a life saver

Thank you! The tip about not starting at the edge is the piece of advice I needed, I had already struggled through, I also have determined that I need a different thread, I had been using a heavy button thread and it keeps locking up and breaking, twisting itself into knots. Thanks for the helpful video!

@Evelyn__Wood

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!! I just posted a new video furthering this topic if you want more help with it! 😄

Thank you so much for this perfect video. I am brand new to sewing and I've had thread tangled up in the bobbin compartment and on the back of my fabric. I've been so discouraged this afternoon! I used all three tips, and I'm finally sewing! Perhaps the most helpful tip was holding the thread as it gets drawn in.

@Evelyn__Wood

6 жыл бұрын

Vivian I am so happy to hear this!! It is simple things, but they make all the difference when you don't know what you are doing! happy sewing!

You are a great instructor for those of us who have to know the “why” behind everything. Logic is greatly underrated…guilty of leaving short threads behind, and starting from the edge of the fabric.

The backstitch!! I didnt know what it was for, and im thankful my machine has the easy switch for that feature. Thank you!

I've had my sewing machine a little under 2 weeks - having decided that the messy hand sts and repeated finger perforations were too much, and I am so glad I've found your videos. Which of your tips helped the most from this video? All of them. I'm about to have another go at making some masks and I expect to be able to complete them without a single thread jam this time round. Thank you.

WOW THIS HAS BEEN SOOOO HELPFUL! I'VE BEEN MAKING THESE MISTAKES EVERYDAY!

My sister sows so I got interest in it and wanted to try myself . She got me a machine and showed me how to work it but rn she at work so I was trying to make a bag for Mother’s Day but the thread kept getting jammed so this vid just helped me ! Thank you so much 😊

@Evelyn__Wood

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it helped!!

I do not know how to sew. I just got my machine threaded and bobbin set. I keep having to restart after fixing my thread. I love this video. This info will help!

Great tips thank you very much I have been having lots of thread jamming lately I would try this tips

Thanks Evelyn, you’re a lifesaver! I was about to give up and just hand sew everything for the rest of my life 😂. At least I’m confident with my hand sewing. Edit: I was trying to start at the edge of the fabric, then wondering why my top thread was breaking with too much tension. That would be why. Thank you. I might actually finish a project this year now, instead of taking forever to hand sew!

I am so glad you made a video on this, because I just bought a sewing machine and I did all three of the things you just talked about. I truly appreciate this video. Thank you!!!

After YEARS of thread jams and nearly tossing my machine into the river, I stumbled upon this dear lady Evelyn! In one sentence she set me on the straight and narrow path to success. I took her course on sewing the 20's bag and NOT ONE JAMB! I am forever grateful Evelyn! You are a sweetheart of sweethearts! Lord bless you dear one!

I think my dad taught me these when I started sewing. I did not even realize them until I watched this. I'm not sure I knew about holding the threads as you start.

I knew these tips but your videos are always a great reminder of things that you can easily forget, especially when you haven't used your machine in about 5 years!

@Evelyn__Wood

7 жыл бұрын

Umm Mish... 5 years! It's time to get that out and use it!!!

@bespoke_heirlooms

7 жыл бұрын

Yes I know but I have been distracted somewhat by a Masters degree!

@Evelyn__Wood

7 жыл бұрын

Oh right, that thing! 😙

@bespoke_heirlooms

7 жыл бұрын

Yup but in a few months I will be finished and able to sew again whenever I want!!!

Thank you very much for the information. I’m a beginner sewer. I have been starting at the edge of fabric and now I know the reason the sewing machine was jamming. Love your channel!

So grateful for your help in figuring out what I was doing wrong. The most helpful of these 3 tips for me, was longer thread tails and holding onto them before I begin to sew! I searched many different videos to try and get the instruction I was looking for and finally found your very helpful video! Much appreciation and many thanks!

Holding onto the threads is one useful tip for me!

Thank you so much. I have been having this problem and I have been so frustrated. I knew to keep the thread longer but not the other two.

@Evelyn__Wood

6 жыл бұрын

+LIFE OF A MIL-WIFE Wonderful!! Im glad this had helped! And hopefully makes sewing more enjoyable now!

I have been guilty of each of those three things at different times. I will definitely be more aware of those tips from now on! Thank you 😊

Thank you so much. This is the most helpful video I have watched. Not just figuring out what I was doing wrong but explaining why it mattered helped so much too

I've had my machine for 3 years. I've been wanting to refashion dresses but my bobbin keeps knotting up lol but I knew none of these tips!! When I unpack, I'll sign up for the crash course.

@Evelyn__Wood

6 жыл бұрын

Fabulous!!! You will find great value in the free course to get you started and know your machine better! And keep these tricks in mind, you should get a lot further! x

Thank you so much! I'm 11 and trying to make my family face masks. And this has helped me so much!

Thank you! Keeping the tails long and not starting at the very edge did the trick. Wasted so much time taking things apart and cursing the machine. Look forward to checking out more of your videos.

@Evelyn__Wood

4 жыл бұрын

😀 I'm so glad that helped you! I just posted another video to further this topic if you ask want some more help and understand your machine better!

Great tips. Changed out my needle, started with the needle down, and held thread as I began sewing. What a difference! I usually hem ALL my trousers, jeans, pants in general. Nothing earth-shattering. But a MUST! Thank you!

I've been sewing for at least 12 years and yet didn't make this connection 🤣🤣🤣 I think I do some without thinking but sometimes I forget and then I'm confused about why my thread is getting nesty...

@Evelyn__Wood

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, these are definitely things that you might not realize until someone tells you!

Thank you so much! For the life of me I couldn't figure out why my needle started jamming. At first, I thought I had threaded wrongly, because it has been a year since I had done a beginners course. After your tutorial I knew for certain that I was threading correctly and it was just jamming because I was pulling too hard on the fabric when sewing. The needle would hit the plate instead of going in the hole. *OOPS*

@Evelyn__Wood

7 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh! I'm very glad you sort that one out! Be sure to change the needle so you have a nice sharp one in it! Also if you didn't know and if you are looking for a refresher course, I have a free 5-day crash course to learn to sew, you can sign up on my website! www.evelynwood.com.au and I am sure there are some more tips in there to get you going again!

OMG I can’t believe this worked!!!! After struggling for half an hour with my threads getting stuck the tips you gave solved all my problems! Thank you SO much!!

All unknown to me before this video; short thread tail, holding thread tail and starting on edge of fabric. Thank you for the info!

3rd tip is what I needed to hear

Thanks so much for these tips!

@Evelyn__Wood

7 жыл бұрын

Alicia thanks so much for watching! I'm really glad you found them useful!

I'm so glad you're here. I can do anything by hand but I just got a nice sewing/embroidery machine I'm terrified of. Watching your tutorials and reading the comments makes me feel like I have help. Thanks so much ❤

@amandamoura1480

3 жыл бұрын

What is the model and make of your sewing machine?

Thank you so much for your delightful channel and great videos. I took your advice and the sample came out perfectly. When I went to sew the actual garment, (taking all three pieces of advice) it was a disaster again…this has happened several times and I’m totally stumped.

Great tip!!! I had tried it and found it very useful.... Thank you so much Evelyn! I hoped I can see videos about measuring the body and some pattern drawing..

@Evelyn__Wood

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Eve, thanks so much for watching! I'm am really glad that you found this useful! Measuring the body is something I can definitely put on the list! And pattern maybe for the future! Thanks for the suggestions!

@evegoh9195

7 жыл бұрын

That's great Evelyn and looking forward!

BEAUTIFUL STUFF ! ! ! ! I LOVE YOU ! ! ! You fixed my major issue I was having. THANK YOU ! ! !

@Evelyn__Wood

6 жыл бұрын

Great!! I'm glad to hear it! On with the sewing!

Thank you for telling me to lengthen my thread so it doesn't bunch up at the beginning of sewing. Invaluable.

Hi Evelyn. Thank you for creating this video. I was getting very frustrated and ready to give up on sewing all together but I found your video, and have been sewing ever since. ❤

Yes, I do all three of these! So good to know I was set up with good habits by my mum. :)

@Evelyn__Wood

7 жыл бұрын

Katie your mum taught you well! And good on you for continuing the good habits!

Thank you so much for this video! Could you do a video on thread tension, that would be so helpful! No matter what I do, I can't get the tension right on my 80's sewing machine, even on basic cotton fabrics! :(

@Evelyn__Wood

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Oh, thread tension can be tricky! I'll add it to the list. I would recommend being an older machine and that you have so much trouble with it, that maybe it just needs a good service, they will clean and oil everything and get the tensions just right for you!

@FunLovingDiva

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice! :)

@Evelyn__Wood

7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

It's amazing! After three tries with the thread bunching up I simply held on to the ends and wahoo! It worked. I couldn't believe it!

Just saved me so much time and frustration. Thank you so much for all your videos! Truly invaluable information that I wouldn't even think I need to know!! The holding of the threads is going to be a game changer!!

There's also using the wrong type of needle for your thread, wrong thread for your fabric and my personal demon - not having the needle in the correct position when threading the machine which keeps the thread from getting the correct tension. Urg!

Well hat's off to u I now know how to stop the jamming

I am guilty of starting on the edge of fabric so this tip will help the most. I am new to sewing. Bought my first machine a couple months ago. The other two tips about thread too short and holding the threads I learned from the ladies where I bought my machine because my thread kept jumbling up.

I just started learning to sew and the thread jammed several times. I assumed this was happening because I was using a cheap thread but now I was making the three mistakes you described in this video. I just singned up for your free seven day course!

Why hello there, new best friend! 😭❤️

What's the other causes of Jamming in the Bobbin area of my machine? I do all the things you listed here already. I'm getting alot of jamming underneath in the Bobbin area, now. My machine was running fine yesterday and Now it going Goofy😕on me. Please Help me😰

@Evelyn__Wood

6 жыл бұрын

Danny try cleaning it. take off the metal thread plate, and pull out the bobbin casing if you can, and clean all the fluff out from the bobbin area! if you refer to your manual it will show you how to do this on your machine. also, try a new needle and new spool of thread. I hope that helps! they get really dirty and dont like it!

@DannyWalker1949

6 жыл бұрын

0k, my machine is New only used it for an hour or 2 at the most. I'll try some other things also that I've seen on UT. Thanks for the answer back.

@Evelyn__Wood

6 жыл бұрын

No problem! There could be a number of things. Its just a process of elimination to find which one! I hope you get it!

@nhgriff1

6 жыл бұрын

Make sure the foot is UP when you thread the machine.

@shrljazz

6 жыл бұрын

Maybe the bobbin isn't right for your machine

Thank you sooo much for this! I just cannot get over the simple thing of just holding the thread as I start. I have been so frustrated over the years and had to pass up on sewing because I did not know why it kept jamming. I went as far as taking it to get cleaned (even though it didn't really need it due to lack of use), so now I can get to all the projects that I have put off over the last several years! Thank you so much!!!!

You are so incredibly helpful! I am thrilled to have found your channel. As aone who is returning to sewing after many many years!! I find machines have changed dramatically. Thread jamming was so frustrating last night, so I walked away. Came back this morning and found this video. Yep, operator error 🤣 I needed to hold onto the tails. Who knew? Thank you for your wonderful tutorials, Evelyn. You're a jewel!

I am doing the 3 tips and keeps happening, what is wrong?

@Evelyn__Wood

6 жыл бұрын

Oh no! I would try pulling off the thread plate and clean the bobbin area of fluff. if that doesn't help maybe your machine just need a service!

You sound like How to cook That anyway the video was very helpful!

@Evelyn__Wood

5 жыл бұрын

Ok I had to look that up! It sounds like they are Australian ( or I think she has a New Zealand accent) as well!

Thank you #1 is a helper for sure! I'm a first time sewing machine user in my family. 😁 I've been on a start & stop method with my sewing machine because I kept getting my thread tangled or balled up randomly. Only because most of the time I leave the thread long but when I pick up speed I end of cutting the thread way too short.

I just tried these tips and had great success! Thank you!

Great advice! Guilty of all of them, I am glad those things happens, is not only me, I had to learn the hard way.

It worked! I’ve been trying to figure out why my machine locks up as soon as I start sewing, and your tips worked!!! I’m now moving right along with my project! THANK YOU!

@Evelyn__Wood

4 жыл бұрын

I'm very glad to hear it! Happy sewing!

OMG, It really worked, Bought a machine to make curtains for a camper. Started jamming. I did what she said and it really worked. Thanks, almost turned the machine in. first time ever sewed.

I am a beginner in sewing .. I just brought my sewing machine lately and noticed all of that jamming and I tot I brought a damaged sewing machine and get disappointed haha .. I was thinking all of that as a reason but I'm not sure until I saw this video .. really help me a lot and keeps my worries away .. thank you ❣️

Spot on! This is just whats exactly been happening to me! Thank goodness ma'am! You're heaven sent!

I am an older sewer but have not sewed for some time but got a new machine from my son and daughter for an early Christmas present and I guess I have forgotten some of the rules of sewing. Thanks for your advice and I am off to try this new machine out again!

Oh my gosh, thank you! Haven’t sewed much since high school, 40th reunion two years ago, but thought I could pick it right up. Like riding a bike, right? Wrong! Spent 80% of my time fixing tangled gobs of thread. I just happened upon your video. You have no idea how much stress you have just saved me! I have now subscribed and will be checking out your channel for more tips!

Good morning. I absolutely love your videos. I'm gust starting to learn how to sew, and I feel I've learned more from your videos than from anyone else here. There a some very good teachers here, but I feel you take it further in you presentation of a sewing procedure, and I learn a great deal every time I watch. Thank you so much for your valuable contribution.