In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is answering your presubmitted questions on:
• Stitch length for sewing flannel
• Seam allowance settings on a sewing machine
• Sew-in interfacing tips
• A new heat press review for crafters
Tune in LIVE and hear Vanessa’s tips and answers to your questions!
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What we’re covering:
0:24 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday
1:50 – What is WIP Wednesday?
3:02 – What stitch length to use when sewing flannel?
9:13 – My go-to sewing machine
9:53 – Setting your needle position on a Juki LB5020
15:36 – Changing your needle position to change your seam allowance
19:39 – The sweatshirt I’m wearing
20:40 – Do you change the tension on your machine?
21:23 – Let’s talk about spray adhesive!
23:00 – Let’s talk about sew-in interfacing!
26:02 – Sew-in interfacing demo
29:36 – Spray adhesive overspray
30:25 – My new heat press!
32:33 – Using a heat press for fusible interfacing
34:41 – It’s even an auto heat press!
36:17 – Deciding what temperature to use for fusible interfacing
37:24 – Heat press demo with fusible interfacing
40:55 – Heat press demo with commercial transfers
41:13 – The pros and cons of this heat press
46:00 – Heat press weight and where to buy it
46:50 – Loving this heat press
Products and projects mentioned:
• NEW Auto Heat Press (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/4ds7m
• NEW Auto Heat Press on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3tVxdoo
• JUKI LB5020 Sewing machine (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/468SnNu
• Crafty Gemini 5″ x 10″ Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/
• SewTites Magnetic Cutting System (15% off affiliate link): https://www.sewtites.com/?ref=craftygemini
• Temporary Spray Adhesive I use (affiliate link): http://amzn.to/2AqiTnC
• Fashion Fuse – 60″ x 36″ White: https://craftygemini.com/shop/fashion-fuse-60-x-36-white-2/
• WIP Wednesday #100: Clear Bag for Travel + Cricut Joy Vinyl Decal Tutorial: https://craftygemini.com/2023/07/wip-wednesday-100-clear-bag-for-travel-cricut-joy-vinyl-decal-tutorial.html
• Iron I use (1800 watts/ affiliate link): https://amzn.to/491uAkF
• Shop 100+ digital courses on sewing/quilting/knitting/crochet/garment sewing: https://craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops/