With so many sewing machines out there, which one is THE best? I'll show you how to figure out which one is the best... for YOU! Q U E S T I O N S 1. Do you like bells & whistles? 2:21 No: Mechanical #Sewing Machine Yes: Computerized Sewing Machine 2. What is your level of experience with sewing machines? 5:07 Beginner: One Step Buttonhole, Automatic Threader, Speed Adjustment Intermediate/Advanced: Will the new sewing machine replace the old one? 3. Are you a tinkerer or willing to DIY using tutorials? 9:26 Yes: Used Sewing Machine No: New Sewing Machine 4. What are you sewing? 11:27 Occasional Alterations: Lightweight with a cover Quilting: Wide table, drop feed for free motion sewing, number of stitches, should say that it's for quilting Clothing: button holes, consistent quality stitches Drapes: durability & speed Denim/Leather: Extra high lifter foot, strong motor, accepts thicker threads 5. What are your sewing goals? 17:01 Do you plan to change what you're sewing over time (i.e. fashion design student) or is it something you just want to try out? 6. Do you care how it looks? 18:29 Clean Lines: Bernina Boho Chic: Brother JX-3135F which has flower design plates for front Manly: Juki industrial Curvy: Janome or Brother Boxy: Pfaff or Necchi Futuristic: Husqvarna Jade 20 7. What is your budget? 20:33 How does this mesh with what you learned about your need in the previous questions? S E W I N G M A C H I N E S USED Local Thrift Store https://www.Ebay.com https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/ BASIC Singer Start 1304 Brother XM2701 $204 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JBKVN8S/?ref=exp_blueprintdiy_dp_vv_d Brother JX-3135f $199 https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/jx3135f.php Juki-HZL-27Z $199 https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/Juki-HZL-27Z.php?gclid=Cj0KCQjwo6D4BRDgARIsAA6uN1_RxxA9JKOoMpKcoZoJPCiObysKn7lophnuOrPSLh_NcxKmeIStMIAaAin9EALw_wcB Bernette B35 $379 https://www.bernette.com/en-US/3-Series/Bernette-35.html HEAVY DUTY Janome DC2019 $599 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K2G26M5/?ref=exp_blueprintdiy_dp_vv_d Brother Strong & Tough Singer Heavy Duty 4423, 4432, 4452 Janome HD3000 $469 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3WN511/?ref=exp_blueprintdiy_dp_vv_d COMPUTERIZED Singer 7258 100 stitch Singer C5200TQ $149 https://www.joann.com/singer-c5200tq-computerized-sewing-machine/17022997.html Brother CS6000i 60 stitch (Quilting) $189 https://www.joann.com/brother-cs6000i-computerized-sewing-machine/9627829.html Brother CS5055PRW Project Runway 50 stitches Bernina 480 $2899 https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/BERNINA-4-Series/BERNINA-480 Husqvarna Viking Jade 20 $399 https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/v-8957957112.php?gclid=Cj0KCQjwo6D4BRDgARIsAA6uN1-8Ss1IJFsflagIq91-3OPMSrhsD5Cmoh1EQjufJvDiFYtYmArloj4aAql8EALw_wcB Pfaff Quilt Ambition 630 $960 https://www.performancesewing.com/sewing-machines/pfaff-ambition/pfaff-quilt-ambition-630.html Necchi EX100 $599 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KK69QXS/?ref=exp_blueprintdiy_dp_vv_d INDUSTRIAL Sailrite Fabricator $1599 https://www.sailrite.com/Sewing-Machines/Industrial-Sewing-Machines/Sailrite-Fabricator-Sewing-Machine Juki DDL 8700 High Speed $799 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I0M53GK/?ref=exp_blueprintdiy_dp_vv_d Consew 205RB-1 $1399 https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/smp-con205rb-1.php Reliable 4000SW $1399 https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/sewing-machine-reliable-msk-8600b.php Juki DDL9000c $2100 https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/smp-9000c.php?gclid=CjwKCAjwxqX4BRBhEiwAYtJX7dRYqqnPJqBQFnlM8pD6OtyIxvNSeFfxE2cGiM2qaWznHRsT8ndcnBoC-3cQAvD_BwE Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)

Make a super cute and quick tote bag with just one scarf and no-sewing! All you need to do is tie them. Add some thrifted wooden handles and you have a truly amazing handbag. Shoulder Pad T-shirt: https://youtu.be/Tv42QhcUfGs Balloon Pants with Ankle Ties: https://youtu.be/mCm2iDfJQ8Q Bow Tie Blouse: https://youtu.be/9KLli4pye-c Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)

Let's make these pants bigger and way more cute by turning them into balloon pants with ankle ties. We saw a lot of ankle ties on the runway for NYFW and I love the balloon pants silhouette. They are also called harem, lantern, or parachute pants. Inspiration: https://thekemist.com Runway Show Inspiration: https://tinyurl.com/ydy439w2 How To Sew Ankle Ties: 5:55 Make Jeans Bigger: https://youtu.be/ktfMuNAjUto DIY Shoulder Pad Tee: https://youtu.be/Tv42QhcUfGs DIY Jeans to Denim Jumper Dress: https://youtu.be/7wqAp8JFlDI Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)

I'm going to show you how to sew consistently perfect buttonholes every time! Buttonholes on my mechanical sewing machine used to be so hit or miss that I just kind of gave up, until I learned the correct process and a few tips & tricks. I'm going to show you: How To Sew One Step Buttonholes: 0:54 How To Space Buttonholes: 4:20 How To Sew Manual Buttonholes: 7:30 How To Size Buttonholes: 7:35 HoW to Open Buttonholes: 9:54 S E W I N G G A D G E T S Brother Strong & Tough: https://amzn.to/2xM6DRq Buttonhole Foot: https://tinyurl.com/yady6yt4 Button Spacer: https://tinyurl.com/ybbo33a2 Gold Scissors: https://tinyurl.com/ycyqxlzz Fray Check: https://tinyurl.com/ycftwz5h (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!) Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! #sewing ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY

I'm teaching you how to upcycle thrift store jeans into this patchwork denim jumper dress with overall straps! It was the second most voted for in our Upcycle Games, but of course I had to put my spin on it. Other Tutorials on list: https://bit.ly/3fSGQID Join Member's Only Group: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Sailrite Fabricator: https://tinyurl.com/ybrwh3pd Brother Strong & Tough: https://amzn.to/2xM6DRq Heat Eraser Pens: https://amzn.to/3ciYzGP Wrist Magnetic Pin Holder: https://amzn.to/2T3JHEA (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!) Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! #thriftflip ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)

I'm applying for a grant to start my sustainable fashion line and I need you to let them know why you think Blueprint Signature is the right choice! Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!) MUSIC:

Let's reverse tie-dye with bleach! It's a super cute & easy t-shirt hack! And of course I can't just tie-dye...I have a couple upcycle ideas for you to make with your new DIY tie-dye t-shirts. T-shirt to Jumpsuit: https://youtu.be/2sr8fKwpB1U Puffy Sleeve T-shirt: https://youtu.be/84svDEqjY8U How To Crop a Tee: https://youtu.be/h7iVt6LK_S4 Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)

Upcycle a t-shirt into a cute little shorts jumpsuit perfect for summer! This was a plain black t-shirt that I reverse tie-dyed with bleach. It was pretty oversized, so I wanted to see if I could refashion it into a jumpsuit. This is definitely going to get a lot of wear this summer! How To Reverse Tie-Dye with Bleach: https://youtu.be/gXXMcKCV2oU Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!) MUSIC: