5 Secret Signs Your Clothes Look Homemade (Fix These NOW)

Seamwork March 5, 2025
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Want to learn how to get those perfect seams? Watch this video next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHKoMfI6VL4&t=28s Today, I’ll share the top 3 things I see over and over again that lead to that “homemade” look. If you’ve ever noticed that the clothes you make never quite look like the ones you see in the store, there are a few common reasons. You’ll learn what these are, how to fix them, and why sewing can lead to BETTER results than what you find at your local retailer. *Video Chapters* 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Homemade Sign 1: Stiff, bulky facings 03:52 - Homemade Sign 2: Facings that pop out 06:44 - Homemade Sign 3: Unfinished seam allowances 10:01 - Homemade Sign 4: The wrong fabric 12:43 - Homemade Sign 5: Bubbly seams and edges *I think you’ll enjoy these videos:* ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHKoMfI6VL4&t=28s ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkrQahrN4xI&t=257s ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygYqa3-pj_M&t=16s ▶️ https://youtu.be/UpyzPheUuQY?si=CwztWwQSpW33Ocjp *Outfit Details* 👗 I'm wearing my Pepper sweater! https://www.seamwork.com/pdf-sewing-patterns/pepper-turtleneck-sweater ‼️ *YouTube subscribers get a 50% off LIFETIME discount when you join at:* https://www.seamwork.com/go/youtube50 ‼️ 🛍️ *FABRIC DEALS* 🛍️ Seamwork members save up to 20% at fabric shops worldwide: https://www.seamwork.com/deals *FREE DOWNLOADS* 🔗 Download FREE patterns: https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/free 🔗 Use this fitting journal to sew clothes that fit your body: https://promo.seamwork.com/free-fit-journal/ 🔗 Stay organized with this sewing planner: https://promo.seamwork.com/free-planner/ 🔗 Set up a sewing space that makes you feel relaxed and creative: https://promo.seamwork.com/sewing-spaces-guide/ *ABOUT US:* I’m Sarai, the founder of Seamwork, the community that helps you grow your sewing skills. Follow along as I create my dream wardrobe piece by piece – and reveal the best tips, tools, and techniques along the way. No matter what your skill level right now, I’ll show you that you can sew anything. *MORE FROM SEAMWORK:* 🔗 Join us here: http://www.seamwork.com 📰 Read the latest articles: https://www.seamwork.com/articles/ 🎧 Listen to the Seamwork Radio podcast: https://www.seamwork.com/podcast 🤳 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seamwork/ 🤳 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seamwork_video *GET TIPS BY EMAIL:* 📥 FREE! Join Snippets: https://getsnippets.com/ *SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:* ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/c/seamworkvideo

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