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#sewingtools #sewingforbeginners #sewingtutorials Read more - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng/post/sewing-101-what-tools-do-i-need A note on threads - thread sizing systems differ per country, so just aim for all purpose sewing thread when in doubt Website - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng Keep Updated Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/alex_marie_diy Facebook -https://facebook.com/orlexmaria Pinterest -https://www.pinterest.com/alexmariediy Twitter - https://twitter.com/orlexmaria Social Media Icons - Designed by Freepik https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/black-social-media-logo-collection_1011932.htm Video Details These links are for reference purposes only. Please visit your local market first. Tailor Scissors - https://www.jumia.com.ng/prestige-tailoring-scissors-prestige-mpg112284.html Pinking Shears - https://www.jumia.com.ng/zigzag-scissors-pinking-shears-universal-mpg178771.html Glass head Pins - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/KiWarm-Hot-Sale-Useful-500pcs-box-Glass-Pearlized-Head-Pins-Multicolor-Sewing-Pin-for-DIY-Sewing/32847832738.html Sewing Thread - https://www.jumia.com.ng/universal-sewing-thread-pack-of-20-multicolour-9433301.html Measuring Tape - https://www.jumia.com.ng/universal-body-measuring-tape-sewing-cloth-tailor-tape-measure-soft-flat-150cmset-of-5-12606245.html Crayola Washable Markers - https://www.jumia.com.ng/super-tips-wahable-crayon-crayola-mpg41224.html Sewing Machine Needles - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/FENGRISE-50pcs-Mix-Packing-Singer-Sewing-Machine-Needles-Schmetz-Stainless-Steel-Sewing-Fabric-Tools-Accessories-Supplies/32673804522.html Tracing wheel and Awl - https://www.jumia.com.ng/universal-needle-point-tracing-wheel-and-awl-5908020.html Seam Ripper - https://www.jumia.com.ng/fashion-accessory-2pcs-random-colour-plastic-handle-sewing-stitch-seam-ripper-5781230.html Seam Gauge and Snips - https://www.jumia.com.ng/allary-sewing-gauge-snip-cutter-and-seam-reaper-combo-4054599.html Set Square - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/The-four-part-is-triangle-ruler-ruler-ruler-Aluminum-Alloy/32693844431.html French Curve Set - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Costume-Design-Fashion-Design-Cartoon-Sketch-3-Pieces-French-Curve-Set-Multi-Shape-Drawing-Tool-Drawing/32671521838.html 18 x 2 inch Clear ruler - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Affordable-Drawing-Tool-Squares-Angles-Parallel-Line-Soft-Plastic-Metric-Ruler/32701565883.html Large Curve Ruler - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Soft-Plastic-Curve-Ruler-Drawing-Tailor-Ruler-Yardstick-Sewing-Tools-Accessories/32805944978.html Comma Shaped Curve Ruler - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1-PCS-Affordable-11-8-Long-Comma-Shaped-Plastic-Transparent-French-Curve-Ruler-Spline/32758373025.html L-Square ruler - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Kicute-Best-Price-Straight-Stainless-Steel-90-Degrees-Angle-Metric-Try-Mitre-Square-Ruler-150x300mm-School/32812315277.html 6 x 30 cm Quilting ruler - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1-PC-300mmx15cm-Patchwork-Ruler-Quilting-High-Grade-Acrylic-Material-Transparent-Ruler-Scale-School-Drafting-Supplies/32818564767.html Yardstick /Metre rule - I bought mine in the local market, this link is for a 24 inch/60cm ruler of the same type - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Stainless-Steel-Double-Side-Measuring-Straight-Edge-Ruler-60cm-24-Silver/32823762349.html Sewing Sewing Tutorial Beginner sewing tutorial Sewing Machine Sewing machine tutorial Vintage sewing machine Treadle sewing machine Singer sewing machine Butterfly sewing machine Industrial sewing machine Easy sewing tutorial Sewing machine tension How to sew Learn to sew Nigerian sewing tutorial How to thread a sewing machine Bobbin thread Bobbin tension Nigerian tailor Learn tailoring Stitch length Stitch width Zig zag stitch Sewing tools Sewing accessories Beginner sewing tools

#sewingmachines #sewingforbeginners Read more - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng/post/sewing-102-what-type-of-sewing-machine-should-i-get Hi all, if you are learning to sew, then this is for you. Watch this for quick helpful tips on buying a sewing machine as a beginner. For even more details, visit my website These are sewing machine models I recommend for beginners, please visit your local market first and feel free to buy other similar brands. They can also assemble and test the machine for you. Website - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng Keep Updated Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/alex_marie_diy Facebook -https://facebook.com/orlexmaria Pinterest -https://www.pinterest.com/alexmariediy Twitter - https://twitter.com/orlexmaria Social Media Icons - Designed by Freepik https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/black-social-media-logo-collection_1011932.htm Manual/Treadle Sewing Machine - https://www.jumia.com.ng/butterfly-sewing-machine-butterfly-mpg190942.html Electric/Mechanical Sewing Machine - https://www.jumia.com.ng/butterfly-butterfly-electric-sewing-machine-white-9979451.html Computerised Sewing Machine - It is much cheaper to buy this off Amazon.com for instance and have someone bring it over for you. They also ship to Nigeria which still costs less than what I find on konga and Jumia - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RDH7Y8/ref=twister_B076BJYX6P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Industrial Sewing Machine - My model is a Used/tokunbo Singer. I would advise if you decide to buy second-hand to get a Japanese spec or European spec. For a brand new one http://www.oaltd.com.ng/lockstitch-8500 Sewing Sewing Tutorial Beginner sewing tutorial Sewing Machine Sewing machine tutorial Vintage sewing machine Treadle sewing machine Singer sewing machine Butterfly sewing machine Industrial sewing machine Easy sewing tutorial Sewing machine tension How to sew Learn to sew Nigerian sewing tutorial How to thread a sewing machine Bobbin thread Bobbin tension Nigerian tailor Learn tailoring Stitch length Stitch width Zig zag stitch Sewing tools Sewing accessories Beginner sewing tools

#partsofasewingmachine #settingupasewingmachine #sewingforbeginners NOTE: The bobbin is also inserted clockwise, with the thread coming down the right side in some machines. So if the method in the video doesn't work for you, do it in the opposite direction. Always refer to your user manual for the method recommended for your sewing machine. This is part 3 of the beginner sewing course. Today we will learn about the parts of a basic domestic tabletop electric sewing machine and how to set it up. for tension settings - https://youtu.be/7axwiMR8cGc for stitch settings - https://youtu.be/5GDLcuP9RFE Read more - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng/post/sewing-103-how-do-i-set-up-my-sewing-machine-electrical-and-computerised Sewing machine - Butterfly sewing machine JH 8190s Video features Intro - 0:00 Parts of the sewing machine - 0:43 Winding the Bobbin - 2:48 Threading the Machine - 5:18 Pulling up the Bobbin thread - 6:58 Website - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng Keep Updated Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/alex_marie_diy Facebook -https://facebook.com/orlexmaria Pinterest -https://www.pinterest.com/alexmariediy Twitter - https://twitter.com/orlexmaria Social Media Icons - Designed by Freepik https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/black-social-media-logo-collection_1011932.htm Sewing Sewing Tutorial Beginner sewing tutorial Sewing Machine Sewing machine tutorial Vintage sewing machine Treadle sewing machine Singer sewing machine Butterfly sewing machine Industrial sewing machine Easy sewing tutorial Sewing machine tension How to sew Learn to sew Nigerian sewing tutorial How to thread a sewing machine Bobbin thread Bobbin tension Nigerian tailor Learn tailoring Stitch length Stitch width Zig zag stitch Sewing tools Sewing accessories Beginner sewing tools

#partsofasewingmachine #settingupasewingmachine #sewingforbeginners Read more -https://www.alexmarie.com.ng/post/sewing-103-how-do-i-set-up-my-sewing-machine-electrical-and-computerised This is the second part of Sewing 103 and we will continue with the parts and setting up of the Computerised sewing machine. Affiliate link - Sewing Machine - Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 sewing machine - https://amzn.to/3qGfAkx website - www.alexmarie.com.ng Video features Intro - 0:00 Parts of the sewing machine - 0:35 Winding the Bobbin - 3:54 Threading the Machine - 5:56 Pulling up the Bobbin Thread - 7:02 Keep Updated Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/alex_marie_diy Facebook -https://facebook.com/orlexmaria Pinterest -https://www.pinterest.com/alexmariediy Twitter - https://twitter.com/orlexmaria Social Media Icons - Designed by Freepik https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/black-social-media-logo-collection_1011932.htm Sewing Sewing Tutorial Beginner sewing tutorial Sewing Machine Sewing machine tutorial Vintage sewing machine Treadle sewing machine Singer sewing machine Butterfly sewing machine Industrial sewing machine Easy sewing tutorial Sewing machine tension How to sew Learn to sew Nigerian sewing tutorial How to thread a sewing machine Bobbin thread Bobbin tension Nigerian tailor Learn tailoring Stitch length Stitch width Zig zag stitch Sewing tools Sewing accessories Beginner sewing tools

#treadlesewingmachine #partsofasewingmachine Learn the parts of your Vintage style treadle sewing machine and how to set it up in this video NOTE: The bobbin is also inserted clockwise, with the thread coming down the right side in some machines. So if the method in the video doesn't work for you, do it in the opposite direction. Always refer to your user manual for the method recommended for your sewing machine. for tension settings - https://youtu.be/7axwiMR8cGc for stitch settings - https://youtu.be/5GDLcuP9RFE Read more - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng/post/sewing-104-how-do-i-set-up-my-sewing-machine-vintage-and-industrial Sewing Machine - Butterfly sewing machine JA2-1 Video features Intro - 0:00 Parts of the machine - 0:38 Winding the Bobbin - 3:31 Threading the Machine - 5:50 Bringing up the Bobbin thread - 6:54 Website - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng Keep Updated Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/alex_marie_diy Facebook -https://facebook.com/orlexmaria Pinterest -https://www.pinterest.com/alexmariediy Twitter - https://twitter.com/orlexmaria Social Media Icons - Designed by Freepik https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/black-social-media-logo-collection_1011932.htm Sewing Sewing Tutorial Beginner sewing tutorial Sewing Machine Sewing machine tutorial Vintage sewing machine Treadle sewing machine Singer sewing machine Butterfly sewing machine Industrial sewing machine Easy sewing tutorial Sewing machine tension How to sew Learn to sew Nigerian sewing tutorial How to thread a sewing machine Bobbin thread Bobbin tension Nigerian tailor Learn tailoring Stitch length Stitch width Zig zag stitch Sewing tools Sewing accessories Beginner sewing tools

#industrialsewingmachine #partsofasewingmachine #sewingforbeginners NOTE: The bobbin is also inserted clockwise, with the thread coming down the right side in some machines. So if the method in the video doesn't work for you, do it in the opposite direction. Always refer to your user manual for the method recommended for your sewing machine. Read more - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng/post/sewing-104-how-do-i-set-up-my-sewing-machine-vintage-and-industrial Learn the parts of your Industrial Single Needle Lockstitch sewing machine and how to set it up in this video Sewing Machine - Singer 1191D 200A Industrial sewing machine Video features Intro - 0:00 Parts of the machine - 0:31 Winding the Bobbin - 2:16 Threading the Machine - 5:06 Bringing up the Bobbin thread - 6:38 Website - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng Keep Updated Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/alex_marie_diy Facebook -https://facebook.com/orlexmaria Pinterest -https://www.pinterest.com/alexmariediy Twitter - https://twitter.com/orlexmaria Social Media Icons - Designed by Freepik https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/black-social-media-logo-collection_1011932.htm Sewing Sewing Tutorial Beginner sewing tutorial Sewing Machine Sewing machine tutorial Vintage sewing machine Treadle sewing machine Singer sewing machine Butterfly sewing machine Industrial sewing machine Easy sewing tutorial Sewing machine tension How to sew Learn to sew Nigerian sewing tutorial How to thread a sewing machine Bobbin thread Bobbin tension Nigerian tailor Learn tailoring Stitch length Stitch width Zig zag stitch Sewing tools Sewing accessories Beginner sewing tools

#tension #vintagesewingmachine #treadlesewingmachine Read more - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng/post/sewing-105-how-to-adjust-tension-and-stitch-settings Learn how to adjust your sewing tension on your treadle sewing machine, electrical sewing machine and computerised sewing machine in this video Watch part 2 - https://youtu.be/5GDLcuP9RFE Last video of the year! - Will be back January 2nd Trish Newberry's Video on Tension - https://youtu.be/7axwiMR8cGc Video features Intro - 0:00 Auto tension settings - 1:00 Manual Tension settings - 1:35 Good tension - 3:01 Bad tension - 4:40 Bobbin tension - 6:20 Sewing Machines Used Affiliate link - Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 - https://amzn.to/3qGfAkx - Butterfly JH8190s - Butterfly JA2-1 Website - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng Keep Updated Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/alex_marie_diy Facebook -https://facebook.com/orlexmaria Pinterest -https://www.pinterest.com/alexmariediy Twitter - https://twitter.com/orlexmaria Social Media Icons - Designed by Freepik https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/black-social-media-logo-collection_1011932.htm Sewing Sewing Tutorial Beginner sewing tutorial Sewing Machine Sewing machine tutorial Vintage sewing machine Treadle sewing machine Singer sewing machine Butterfly sewing machine Industrial sewing machine Easy sewing tutorial Sewing machine tension How to sew Learn to sew Nigerian sewing tutorial How to thread a sewing machine Bobbin thread Bobbin tension Nigerian tailor Learn tailoring Stitch length Stitch width Zig zag stitch Sewing tools Sewing accessories Beginner sewing tools

#stitchlength #stitchwidth #sewingmachinestitches Read more - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng/post/sewing-105-how-to-adjust-tension-and-stitch-settings Learn how to adjust your stitch length and stitch width on your treadle sewing machine, electrical sewing machine and computerised sewing machine in this video Watch part 1 - https://youtu.be/7axwiMR8cGc Last video of the year! - Will be back January 2nd Video features Intro - 0:00 Definitions - 0:04 mm and spi - 0:51 examples of stitches - 2:05 Vintage sewing machine stitch lever - 6:46 Sewing Machines Used Affiliate link - Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 - https://amzn.to/3qGfAkx - Butterfly JH8190s - Butterfly JA2-1 Website - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng Keep Updated Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/alex_marie_diy Facebook -https://facebook.com/orlexmaria Pinterest -https://www.pinterest.com/alexmariediy Twitter - https://twitter.com/orlexmaria Social Media Icons - Designed by Freepik https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/black-social-media-logo-collection_1011932.htm Sewing Sewing Tutorial Beginner sewing tutorial Sewing Machine Sewing machine tutorial Vintage sewing machine Treadle sewing machine Singer sewing machine Butterfly sewing machine Industrial sewing machine Easy sewing tutorial Sewing machine tension How to sew Learn to sew Nigerian sewing tutorial How to thread a sewing machine Bobbin thread Bobbin tension Nigerian tailor Learn tailoring Stitch length Stitch width Zig zag stitch Sewing tools Sewing accessories Beginner sewing tools

Crash course on Fibres and Fabrics. Learn the difference between knitted and woven fabrics Read more - Sewing 106 - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng/post/sewing-106-what-are-fibres-and-fabrics Read more - Sewing 107 - https://www.alexmarie.com.ng/post/sewing-107-fabric-properties-and-preparation Video features Intro - 0:00 fibres and fabrics - 0:15 Metric and Imperial system - 1:20 Parts of Woven fabric - 2:35 Parts of Knitted fabric -7:04 right and wrong side of fabric - 10:07 Pre-washing and ironing - 13:58 Website - https://www.alexmaries.com.ng Keep Updated Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/alex_marie_diy Facebook -https://facebook.com/orlexmaria Pinterest -https://www.pinterest.com/alexmariediy Twitter - https://twitter.com/orlexmaria Social Media Icons - Designed by Freepik https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/black-social-media-logo-collection_1011932.htm Sewing Sewing Tutorial Beginner sewing tutorial Easy sewing tutorial How to sew Learn to sew Fabric grainlines lengthwise grain crosswise grain straight grain Nigerian sewing tutorial types of Fabric Types of Fibres Woven Fabric Knitted Fabric prewashing fabric ironing fabric weft threads warp threads bias true bias yards and meters, metres