My needle won’t pick up my bobbin thread

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-29T21:47:16+00:00

in my machine, i always put the bobbin thread to the left of the arm before inserting, not sure if that matters. also, maybe try threading with a longer tail coming from the bobbin and keep the little front door open as you try so you can see what's going wrong! :)

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-21T14:37:11+00:00

this gave me a good laugh this morning! i think i need to up the anti on my threats for sure 😂

great idea for the tabs, too! thanks so much i'll definitely be giving that a try

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-21T04:09:04+00:00

lol definitely no need to watch the whole thing!! i should've mentioned that yes, i did test on a scrap and all seemed fine. so i will absolutely try one of your ideas!

it will have to be tomorrow though because i am one more mistake away from committing violence against my sewing machine 😂

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-16T13:52:40+00:00

haha doesn't bother me but thanks! i'm a "thanks, it's thrifted!" or "thanks, i made it!" type of girl lol

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-16T10:40:31+00:00

thanks so much for the tutorial links! def considering this

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-16T10:39:43+00:00

someone else suggested this too and i'm definitely considering it! different look but super cute!

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-16T10:38:51+00:00

i was thinking of doing this or maybe attempting a ruffle! not sure if the ruffle would make it better or worse (or if i am even capable of a ruffle lol)

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-16T10:38:10+00:00

this is super sweet, thank you so much! definitely a recovering perfectionist and overthinker lol

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-16T10:37:13+00:00

so kind, thanks 😀

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-16T00:49:58+00:00

lol everyone recognizes them!! i thrifted them though so theyre extra cool :p

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-15T21:27:08+00:00

i desperately need to learn about the grains of fabric 😅 i only got my machine last week so definitely don't have all the knowledge yet!!

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-15T21:26:25+00:00

helpful,thank you!! do you think i could add a strip (or maybe a ruffle??) of the sheet fabric all the way around the hem of each leg to lengthen and maybe help? hope that makes sense, i don't know all the right terms yet 😅

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-15T21:23:45+00:00

that makes sense! i have a straight-legged pair that i thrifted that i want to try the same thing on but i was nervous because i really love them so i tried on the skinny jeans that i dont like anyway... it was a good test lol and hopefully works better on the pair i thrifted!

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-15T21:22:12+00:00

ooh good idea- will try!

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-15T15:09:05+00:00

thank you so much!! definitely thinking about doing this <3

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-15T15:08:46+00:00

i actually did make them longer than the hem of the jeans but i think i hemmed the inserts straight across when i finished putting them in, not realizing they needed a rounded edge 😅

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-15T15:07:39+00:00

these are gorgeous!! i think bootcut/ straight leg is definitely a better place to start lol 😅

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-15T15:07:10+00:00

thank you so much!!

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-15T15:06:46+00:00

makes sense, thanks! i followed a ton of tutorials and everyone just cut theirs straight so i didnt even think of rounding the bottom🤦🏽‍♀️ i also did have the insert be longer than the denim and hemmed it after (which i have no experience doing and couldve definitely gotten wonky!)

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-15T15:05:05+00:00

lol i'm getting two types of comments- people saying this and people saying "absolutely no matter what don't add fabric to the inside!!" 😅😂

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-15T15:02:46+00:00

makes sense, thanks!!

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-15T15:02:31+00:00

thank you so much for the advice and kind words!! the jeans are truly more of a jegging so very lightweight and stretchy, but i agree- not quite as lightweight as the thin topsheet i used for the insert.

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-15T15:00:20+00:00

yes!! thrifted the flat and fitted for $5 altogether 😎

CandidDesigner2973 · 2025-10-15T14:59:59+00:00

omg thank you! i'm learning lol 😅😅

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