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Hi! I'd like to share this tip: in my sewing there wasn't a zigzag at the back, while many videos clearly had it. Instead, the bottom thread followed an almost straight line. After quite a while I finally learned that you can also change the tension of the bottom thread by loosening a bit the little screw in the metal bobbin case. It worked like a charm. Thank you for your thorough tutorial, it really helped me!

It's refreshing to find someone who is a proponent of using twin-needles. I've used them for years to hem knits and even sew stretchy seams with a narrow set. It works beautifully and for me, negates the need for a cover stitch machine - they're way too expensive, take up more room and I simply don't need one.

A good trick for running two bobbins on the same pin is to set them up to turn in opposite directions.

@chayawitkin6374

8 ай бұрын

Maybe put a felt circle between the bobbins would help?

THANK YOU so very much! I just shortened a hem on stretch fabric using your tips & techniques and must say it’s the nicest, near factory hem I’ve ever done on my straight-stitch domestic machine. The wash away wonder tape is FANTASTIC!!! Very clear & thorough instructions.

@Thelaststitch

3 ай бұрын

Yay, thank you! That makes me so happy to hear, I live for getting comments like this, so nice to hear I've been helpful

I’m embarrassed to say I didn’t know that twin needles were for certain stitches. Mine came with my new to me machine and I thought it was for fun appliqué stitches. I used them for a double embroidered line with different coloured threads, and found the stitch that looks like smocking made an interesting decorative pattern. These tips are a bonus!

thanks for this tutorial which is so informative. I also want to comment on your personality which is sweet and light and joyful. The world needs more people who can smile and be happy.

I've used twin needles with really good success in the past but once I got my little Juki coverstitch I never looked back! I have purchased your coverstitch book some time ago. It's great! ❤

This is the absolute best, clearest, and simplest description of using a twin needle for knits that I have found on KZread! Thank you Johanna. You are so personable and I really like your style of educating people!

I watched this video three times before I hemmed my favorite pair of comfy knit pants. Thank you!! Also I found your sense of humor really charming and it helped me relax and have fun. Now my pants won't drag on the ground AND I have found a go-to resource as I take on more complex sewing projects!

@patsystein3276

10 ай бұрын

Lots of information! So much to learn. I hope I can do it.

I'm new to twin needles so I've been watching many videos for guidance. This is the best video I've found. Thank you!

Wow. This lady's videos are full of USEFUL information. Thank u so much. I'm sewing for about 5 yrs now and it's only today I learned that putting up the sewing foot while threading the needle makes it easier to thread. 🎉

Hands down, the clearest and most helpful video I’ve seen covering twin needle use with knits!

Thank you for a very comprehensive explanation about how to sew knits & the twin needle saga. I feel far more confident now as I have a walking foot which I absolutely adore!

Thank you so much for this super helpful tutorial!! I just used it to shorten and hem the sleeves on my husband's polo shirts. The tips about how to adjust tension and stitch length to reduce tunneling were exactly what I needed!

Very helpful! Thanks. I've seen a lot of RTW knit tops with tunneling on the hems. Now I know why.

Brilliant! Especially the use of fusible knit interfacing

Such a comprehensive guide - wonderful, thank you. I took notes so I'll have your guide handy when I need it. I'm very grateful to you for your time and effort.

I love my double needle. And I love your learning tips

I love wonder tape. It‘s a great tool to make sewing knit fabrics easy!

Excellent thank you. I have not done a lot of sewing with twin needle and especially on knits this was so helpful and I have a Verona walking foot so excited to try out.

Thank you. I found that so informative and helpful. I will now return to my abandoned top armoured with your guidance and the necessary tape!

What a great introduction! I had no idea what double needles were used for and you explained them well. Thanks so much!

This is a great video not only for beginners but how to perfect sewing skills. THANK YOU!

The best twin needle knit explanations I've every seen. Thank you!

Thank you for such a clear tutorial regarding twin needles! I sewed a lot when younger but haven't in about 15 years. I've never had a server or worked much with knits so thus is helpful. I'm glad I found your video.

Best video on trouble shooting twin needles with stretch fabric Thank you!

Your an amazing person; thank you for sharing so many helpful tips!

I just got a sewing machine. Thank you for teaching us. 👍💖👏

@EuphemiaGrubb

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your new sewing machine. You're in for a great journey!

This is the first time I've come across your channel and I instantly subscribed! You're very informative and personable. Like a really good friend who is also an expert in sewing! Thank you for your hard work! 💖

Great video! I’ve been watching a lot of hem videos for knits. And this is one that’s made me really think I can do it!

Exceptional video on sewing with a twin needle, thank you!

Thank you for yet another wonderful resource for sewing with knits!

Thanks, My twin-needle technique needs some help, and this was useful for direction of what to look at.

Excellent information; excellent instruction. Very helpful tips and tricks. Thank you.

Just found your site today. I want to thank you for all these tips on knit fabric and twin needles. I've been wanting to try mine but didn't have any source for good instructions. Thank you again.❤️

Thanks so much! Your videos are so clear and comprehensive, so much good information.

Thank you for such a thorough video!

I am learning so much from your videos! Thanks 😊

What a wealth of knowledge to share. Thank you 🙏 I knew nothing about sewing with double needles.

Thanks for a really informative tutorial. I hemmed a knit shirt for a friend and your instructions helped immensely! I first went to the Bernina site, but yours was the better instructions! Thanks!

Doing gods work. Thank you 🙏🏽

Wonderful, thorough video about everything you can think of when it comes to using a double needle. Thanks!

@Thelaststitch

3 жыл бұрын

That makes me so happy to hear, thank you 😊

I learned to sew before the age of knits so I avoided knits at all costs. Now I know how to tackle them!!!

This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much.

Thankyou so much. Excellent information.

best video tutorial on all aspects of the basics!

Very informative video. I am planning on sewing more knit fabrics and was eyeing a serger but dont think I will need it as often. Between the twin needle and overcast presser foot I should be able to do most of my range of sewing. Thanks for the great video.

Very helpful tips. thank you very much! 👍🏻😊

Hej, Thank you for this video. I'm a completely novice sewer (I've taken the lid off. I've might have tried to sew some stitching on scrap pieces of damaged bed sheets), but I learned things that will come in handy in my future endeavors. Många tack. Hälsningar, Ann

I find your videos to be excellent. You explain techniques and machine settings very clearly. Thank you so much.

Yeah, love the twin needle for jeans. It makes for beautiful and effortless topstitching. Thanks for the tutorial as I've been having issues with tangling. Problem solved!

Great tutorial, as always!

Great to see you use a Bernina 1230, I love mine and have had it for many, many years! Going to try this technique again using the walking foot.

What a wonderfully detailed video! Thank you so much.

Great advice. Thank you.

Thank you, was able to use my twin needle for first time and successfully hem stretch pants!!

This is the best video I’ve watched in a while. Thanks for being so thorough and informing!!

Best video ever on twin needle sewing. So much great info and tips to try, Thank you!

So great to learn about so many options to adjust the machine. I consider undoing the neckline facing tomorrow *sigh* and do it better ...

Fantastic tips! Thank you so very much for your expertise!

Excellent video. I learned a lot & felt confident to try. Stacking two bobbins worked perfectly, a good tip. I am pleased with the results. Thank you!

Very clear instructions

Great tutorial, and easy to follow and do. Thank you ⚘️

You are the best!! Thank you for all the great advice!

You are just the BEST! You've got me sewing again after giving up for (6 years!) on ever being able to sew knits after I'd purchased a VERY expensive new sewing machine. I just can't thank you enough for all your excellent videos and books!

Thank you for making this video!

Nice. Thank you so much. I think I can do it because of your instruction.

Thank you for your very clear explanation

Excellent video!!! Thank you

Thank you so much for this informative video. I have watched several times learning something each time.

Brilliant comprehensive guide! Other videos I've watched on YT were little use. Your sewing machine is much better than mine but thanks to your video I'm tempted to try my twin needle for the first time in 10 years. TY!

@kayspeak2227

5 ай бұрын

Me too. So glad to hear that I need not be ashamed to have had twin needles for more than a decade without ever feeling confident enough to use them 😂.

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I really appreciate you taking the time to go through all the options. I've really struggled with knits, and the twin needle, but after watching your video I feel encouraged to keep trying. And I'm definitely getting a walking foot! :)

@Research0digo

5 ай бұрын

I LOVE my Pfaff!

Thank you for these tips. Going to tackle my first T-shirt. 🤞🤞🤞

Thank you so much for sharing your deep knowledge! You are truly generous

Excellent teacher 👏

Oh thank you. I have wanted to shorten my tops for years. Now after your very clear instructions I am going to get started. I am making trouble locating the description box for ordering the products you suggested.

I love your suggestion of using the awl to slowly move a bit of fabric towards the sewing foot. And to sew very slowly. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

Many thanks I have learnt something today that I will add to my knowledge of twin needle sewing. Cheers Mary

@Thelaststitch

3 жыл бұрын

That makes me so happy to hear, it really nice to do deep dives into topics like this!

Excellent presentation; I learned a few new things. Thank you.

Thank you for these helpful tips

Thanks for those great tips. This video was very informative. I really appreciate this. Thank you 🙏 so much

Thank you! Nicely explained for people like me who really need to understand.

Excellent video. The suggestions are clear and helpful. Thank you. 😊

Thank you!!!!! 🌺

Great information, I was taught in the new owner guide classes for my 930, yes we are both old, yet good, that one spool of thread should turn clockwise and the other counter clockwise on the pins, then one thread is fed through the left side of the tension disc and the other thru the right side. Maybe Bernina decided this where not necessary but I use them anyway. You might checkout Wawak for needles, lots of choices. Thanks

So much GOOD information! VER USEFUL!

Success! I used a second bobbin case to adjust the bobbin tension lower (as low as the case would go without falling apart) and I brought the upper tension down to the lowest setting. On a double brushed poly it works great. On a stretchier viscose knit, I had to bump the stitch length up or put a more stable knit inside the hem - like a 100 percent cotton. I think a knit interfacing would work, too, but I don't have any. Yay!

Excellent!

This was so helpful! Thank you.

Thank you for your tutorial! Have had so many issues with trying to use the twin needle on more stretchy type of fabric but find that my solution is a single Jersey needle and pressing up the hem (this is on a long sleeve t'shirt) then applying fusible interfacing for multi stretch, iron on, then placing tissue paper over the hem and sewing the lightening zig zag stitch on my Janome 2160 DC and at last no wavy hem and have finally solved the heart ache of sewing the hem line on stretch fabric. If I could not get this right I was ready to forget stretch knit sewing and concentrate on woven and save up to buy a cover stitch machine in the future so as to be able to make these nice garments. I still will but now that I am confident with making outfits with cotton and elastane and have metres of this fabric can make these now and be confident I get good results. I knew that perseverance wins in the end! 😊

Great info!

How truly delightful your are Johanna. Thank you so much for this really helpful, so clear and informative video. Yours in great appreciation.

thank you so much : you are the best your explanations are very clear

What a helpful video! Thanks so much!

Very, very helpful video, thankyou!

This was a wonderful video! I look forward to viewing all of your videos.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@Thelaststitch

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to share!

Excellent video