Testing Viral Sewing Hacks: Do they really work?

Join my online sewing community: https://www.skool.com/catherinessewingroom/about Sometimes those viral sewing hacks look amazing, but do they really work? In this video, I’ll test out * different hacks and see which ones are useful and which ones are just silly! I’ll test out ways to: ✨ Sew the ends of skinny ties (2 ways!) ✨ Sew a fine rolled hem quickly and easily ✨ Make sewing a dart more beginner friendly ✨ Attach elastic and trim ✨ Embellish using a heavy thread or cord ✨ Make nice tabs and use them to enlarge a waistline This is a fun video if you love trying out new techniques, or if you're a beginner just trying to learn what works and what doesn't! Links mentioned: 🔹 The easiest way to do tie ends: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP9jQKgEfuq/ 🔹Rolled hem using paper: https://www.instagram.com/p/DO6KWF6kcxJ/ 🔹Dart using a thread line: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMecPXKMWkc/ 🔹Q-Tips and Twisted thread: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhQpZ2D-7gQ 🔹My own video where I sewed the jeans back pocket: https://youtu.be/PZItlex9uE8?si=jZWB_j0W7JmafGMu 🔹Making waist bigger using Tabs: https://www.tiktok.com/@joseph_us_sss/video/7549197593729846558?_r=1&_t=ZS-91Gl2NFlCDa 💖 Affiliate Links & Sewing Tools I Love 🖤 LDH Scissors – My absolute favourite Canadian scissors! Explore their collection here: https://ldhscissors.com/catherinesews 🧷 Thinking of buying a sewing machine or serger? I highly recommend Baby Lock machines. Use my affiliate link for Quality Sewing https://www.qualitysewing.com/CatherineSews 🧵 My Sewing Machines: – My sewing machine: Baby Lock Sofia 2 https://www.qualitysewing.com/?sca_ref=6711197.FFgCiIYpxi2c – My serger is an old Kenmore but my dream serger is the Baby Lock Victory https://www.qualitysewing.com?sca_ref... ✂️ My Favourite Sewing Tools (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Try shopping local first to support your nearest sewing store!) Marking & Measuring Erasable Frixion Markers – US: https://amzn.to/3AzigeK Canada: https://amzn.to/4dDXER2 C-Thru Ruler – US: https://amzn.to/3tfqdSS Canada: https://amzn.to/4qThy0u Olfa 6x24” Ruler – US: https://amzn.to/3GEwV8f Canada: https://amzn.to/486Mm4V Hip Curve – US: https://amzn.to/41BMkQp Canada: https://amzn.to/3WnXWV2 Tools & Accessories My big Wiss scissors - US: https://amzn.to/48fkFXl Canada: https://amzn.to/3NjriCV My little Zwilling scissors - US: https://amzn.to/3HpeS6d Canada: https://amzn.to/3O3P1Er – surgical seam ripper with replacement blades - US: https://amzn.to/412mvJS Canada: https://amzn.to/44Duz6i – Folding Magnifying Lamp – US: https://amzn.to/3AY10QA Canada: https://amzn.to/3MzOZDi – The Best Seam Ripper – US:https://amzn.to/3ULilUf Canada: https://amzn.to/3wkyk25 – Loop Turner – US: https://amzn.to/3RH6HIw Canada: https://amzn.to/483Z30q – Tailor’s Ham – US: https://amzn.to/3RGEXDG Canada: https://amzn.to/485SPNN Wooden Clapper - US: https://amzn.to/4mU4R3l Canada: https://amzn.to/4gZmpcW – Rowenta Iron – US: https://amzn.to/3KyDNsS Canada: https://amzn.to/3W9Hbx3 – Sewing Clips – US: https://amzn.to/48bEFdc Canada: https://amzn.to/4byeekv – Sharp Tracing Wheel – US: https://amzn.to/3tfPr3s Canada: https://amzn.to/41DLF0z Tape Dispenser - US: https://amzn.to/4lmh286 Canada: https://amzn.to/47nMDmx – Book: Pattern Drafting for Fashion Design – US: https://amzn.to/3VDACBT Canada: https://amzn.to/4eCdnBa DISCLAIMER: Some links above are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I truly love and use myself.🎶 📌 Support the Channel Like this video? Please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, SUBSCRIBE, and share with your sewing friends! It really helps my channel grow. Thank you! 💕 Special thanks to Matthew Inwood for editing support! 💛 Minwood@torontomu.ca 🎬 Video Timeline: 0:00 Intro 2:14 The easiest way to do tie ends 7:25 Rolled hem using paper 12:35 Dart using a thread line 16:19 Using Q-Tips to attach elastic 20:25 Using Q-Tips to attach trim 21:51 Embellish using a heavy thread or cord 26:22 Using Tabs to enlarge a waistband 33:00 Done! 📧 Email: contactcatherinesews@gmail.com For sponsorship offers, please note that I am only interested in sustainable and socially-conscious products that are sewing and/or fashion related! 📸 Instagram: @cathbhay Membership: https://www.skool.com/catherinessewingroom/about