How to Machine Baste: basic sewing technique video tutorial

[nevroth]

Eek! I've always sewn on the longest stitch because it's easier to remove when I inevitably mess up (on my machine that''s "8"). The last few months I've been reading/watching lots of sewing references for better looking garmets/costumes and now I sew at 6.5. A 2 stitch is SOO TINY on my machine- I've only used that for button holes, lol~ Thanks for the great video~~

[bluegirlbb]

Thank you for the video! I could not figure out whether I was basting correctly with the long stitch- turns out I was, but my thread keeps coming out as I'm basting- should I be holding the thread with my fingers at the beginning or is there some other way to stop it coming out without backstitching?  Thank you!

[sewmarm]

@bluegirlbb

Before you even put in your fabric, pull the machine and bobbin threads a good length towards the back of your machine. Then when you start sewing, they won't get pulled out by the strength of the machine. Hope that helps and enjoy sewing!

[bluegirlbb]

@sewmarm That worked very well!  Thank you!

[meowishkat]

thank you i didn't know what baste mean then i was like i should find out then of course youtube it then i found your video !!!!! thanks

[auft101]

o should use a contrasting thread for the video.

[leahstoobe]

Well made video! explained clearly, perfect visuals (I like how you stopped for a second to add the clip of the dial set to the longest stitch length) that enhanced understanding, too. very helpful, thank you!

I liked the music, too :)

[ukulele1]

Very helpful..! Thank you!

[t29017155]

very helpful, thank you so much

[scheppach69]

That annoying music distracts too much, sounds like a very poorly made blue movie soundtrack.

[everlend]

Thank you so much for posting this! I am such a visual learner :)!

[athinanca]

idk how 2 make my machine do teh basting

beacuse it always uses 2 needles :[

[sewmarm]

Hmmm, *always*? I can add a second needle or remove it if desired. Are you sure you can't just change to a single needle?

[Darkunicorn12]

oh thank you sew *tee hee* much! I am making my first shirt for my man and I want to make it well. I had NO idea what basting was. (I thought it meant to baste as in with a Turkey!!) Thank you for your explination.

[sewmarm]

Yup, pour them juices over while roasting! Like with cooking, learning the terms is the basis of success in sewing.

Happy sewing!

[DerangeDRawr]

omg thank you so much for posting this, you have really helped me out!

[sewmarm]

You're welcome! Happy sewing!

[Fonduko]

...wait, why do you have to do that? I don't understand.

[sewmarm]

Keeps the roast moist on the inside while getting crispy on the outside.

[Fonduko]

...wait, why do you have to do that? I don't understand.

[babyboyyoda]

I thought it was great. It told me what I needed to know.

[sewmarm]

Happy Sewing!

[babygirlrr]

I cant access your blog :( It's temporarily unavailable.

[awntwo]

you should use contrasting colours for fabric and thread so the sewing can be easily viewed online. ^__^

[ninnnaaa]

yes, i agree. it's really hard to see, because the fabric is too dark. and thanks for all the tips ;)

[happyidiottalk]

When you move from one clip to another it would be best to crop out the sound and action of you switching the camera off as it very distracting. Good tutorial though.

[sewmarm]

Yeah, when I make a disc for sale, I'll reshoot these tutorials and edit more professionally. These last two were done very quickly. It's a balance between spending too much time making a video and making a better video ;)>