>>2841929
does anyone have singer 9012 instructuon manual?
there's no way in hell I'm paying 10 euros for a pdf

>>2841929
>>2830320 last thread
what archiver works for /diy/ ?

>>2842072
warosu

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>>2842073
>>2842072
good morning mr golden thread, thankyou.
>last thread
https://warosu.org/diy/thread/2830320

>>2842075
it should automatically go there if you click the >>> regardless.

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>>2841929
having a working sewing machine makes me feel like a god, oh what's that? a torn pillow case?
just fucking sewed it mate. 30 seconds, boom. fixed.
there's so fucking much i needed to sew. I take a piece of fabric AND I SEW IT!

>>2842085
Sometimes I do wish we had reactions on this website so I could give you a "XD" reaction.

Yeah honestly same.

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>>2842077
unfortunately not, do you have a plugin?

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>>2842086
just reply with anime screenshots expressing the emotion or reaction you want to convey... you do have a "reactions" folder, right? are you a newfag? i feel like you're not a newfag but maybe you just adopted new tech. gross. that's a very zoomer thing to desire.

i am thinking about doing a beach ball cover, but not sure about the math is there a trick to reducing waste as i cut out the oblong pieces? will more panels reduce the center width of each so i can make more straight cuts?

>>2842088
lol no.
>>2842092
I cant cause all my screen shots have been used on other sites and are easily traceable. I'd rather not.

Just learned the hard way today that when you put in a new needle, there's a right side and a wrong side. Stupid me thought it didn't matter because the eye is on both sides.

>>2842426
Sorry you learned that the hard way. You won't forget it though! Is your machine's bobbin case ok?

>>2842450
yeah, i hope so. surprisingly nothing broke. i was just having issues with my stitches for a while.

Please some spoon feed me. I'm going insane. I'm trying to get into leatherworking and am currently looking for linen thread but these fucking measurements are making me lose my mind. WHAT is 40 x 3 tex supposed to be exactly. is it 120 tex? Why do some sellers tell me the threads thickness in milimeters while other use fucking tex, tickets and whatnot, WHY. I NEED TO KNOW THE THICKNESS OF THE THREAD, I DON'T CARE FOR HOW FUCKING MANY GRAMS IT IS PER 1000KM OR WHATEVER THE FUCK.

tl;dr what does 40 x 3 tex supposed to mean.

Thanks to you guys i bought my gf a janome juno j15r
she claims she is happy with it
wish she weren't so busy and could actually use it sometimes

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How difficult is it to patch up the seat of pants? I have a basic sewing machine (pic related) that I've only used for basic tasks like making curtains and sewing on buttons (but I found it's quicker to do those by hand than setting up the hole pattern in the machine). Probably because I sit all way and slowly slide down in my seat before correcting my posture, this spot is prone to tears so I'm concerned any fix might quickly end up undone.

>>2842545
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/100-Linen-Yarn-40x3-Red/dp/B00ARHVVC2/
https://www.stoklasa-eu.com/linen-button-thread-50-m-x120878
https://shop.kl24.ee/linen-flax-thread-lina-niit-pellava-lanka/0/readmore/26066/&lng=14/
>anon discovers thread weight is a barely-standardised clusterfuck at the best of times
you'll drive yourself nuts trying to understand it. not because it can't be understood, but because time spent learning converts to ease in finding what you're looking for about as well as the different designations convert to each other.

>>2842068
user:
https://www.manua.ls/singer/9010/manual
parts:
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/154097/Singer-4552.html#manual

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>>2842098
assuming i'm understanding you right, you'd stagger the cuts like this to reduce waste and yes more panels = reduced center width = straighter cut lines. if you want dead straight you're looking at loads of small triangle panels.

I'm about to start making alterations for the more stretchy shirts in my wardrobe. I've been previously using 2.5 length, tension 4 straight stiches. Do I need to make any adjustments in the settings?

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>>2842581
>time spent learning converts to ease in finding what you're looking for about as well as the different designations convert to each other.
oh god that's such a fucked sentence.

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>>2842257
no one would have traced you back but they will now if you post anything.
also what species of human are you interacting with who both knows anime well enough to trace you by screenshots you use, AND would give a shit about you using 4chan?

>>2842707
You'd be surprised. To most normies, even if I mention "4chan" they automatically assume the worst because they don't know this site like you and I do, which is sad. They assume this site is filled with evil chaotic people who can't tell right from wrong. They act like it's a scat or piss fetish, it's so taboo that you like it. I've seen it more than once.

>>2842569
depends on the damage and how you go about it. make the patch bigger than it looks like it needs to be. you don't want to only cover the tear, you want to also cover the threadbare section surrounding the tear. anchor the patch where the fabric still has strength or it'll just tear again.
>prefers to do buttons by hand because it's faster than machine
based

>>2842682
almost certainly, yes. if the fabric stretches, the seam needs to be able to stretch along with it. scrap fabric for testing comes in handy here.

>>2842711
are we encountering a new species of normie, the normie anime fan?
i happened to encounter one recently, they had a super bland & entry level taste in anime; naruto, tokyo ghoul, bungo stray dogs, gangsta.

>>2842723
would a zigzag stitch (L2.5, W1, T2) be a good idea?

>>2842757
oof I dunno anon. That sounds rough. At least when Naruto came out originally it was decent. admittingly though, I still watch bort, trying to catch up but it feels more like an obligation at this point

>>2842766
to try it out and see how it goes? yes, definitely a good idea. i don't mean to play coy or be evasive here; without having sewn at your machine awhile and handled your fabric it's hard to suggest what the exact ideal settings might be. those you've posted are as good a place to start as any considering your initial instincts are already leading you in the right general directions.
>narrow zigzag
>tricot stitch, variously also called three-step zigzag
>straight stitch while stretching the fabric
those are what i'd call the most common techniques people tend to settle upon. quick note on the second one: if your machine has multiple stitch patterns, check the book and see if any are stretch stitches (be advised that certain of these are an absolute bastard to unpick). quick note on the third: if the needle is bending you're doing it wrong.
and lastly: don't let this stop you from trying it anyway but tension at 2 would be a bit too low for me to get good results in probably 9 out of 10 cases. so still have at it, just check that your stitches are balanced and adjust accordingly if needs be.

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>>2842611
thank you.

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>>2842611

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>>2842611
If anon is using a woven fabric and wants smooth, pucker-free seams and a tight fit that hugs the spherical shape, the panels have to be oriented on the bias, ie the point to point centerline of each panel needs to be at a 45° angle to the warp/weft of the fabric.
They can still nest (pic related) but the bias orientation almost always makes for more waste...it's part of why fitted garments and other items tend to be costly when made from woven material and why knits and other stretch fabrics are so popular where the strength and dimensional stability of woven fabrics aren't so important.

Where can I find somewhere that with serge bind a rug? I must be searching for the wrong things cause I’m having no luck even searching the nearest huge metro area near me.

>>2842711
Just make it clear that you're a friendly, God-fearing, anime-enjoying ephebophile.

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>>2843062
If you mean edge binding or whipping like you see on area rugs, a place that makes carpet base like you see in offices and hotels and similar spaces (pic related) will usually do it for you.
Places that deal in lots of remnants and overstock from commercial jobs may have the equipment or can reccomend a place that does.

>>2843078
Yea it’s basically like a whip stitch but it’s done on a machine. I’ll keep looking around based on your suggestions thanks.

I just got a Brother sewing machine for free on a sidewalk! Anyone in central MD need one?

>>2843541
try facebook market place. look it up by serial number, see what they go for and cut it in 1/2, don't tell anyone where you got it, if they ask, "I've had it for years and I just don't use it"

>>2843697
Thanks. I'd love to get into sewing, I can't find any clothing I like, but I don't want to waste a machine while my scatterbrained ass pretends in gonna use it one day, while some passionate hobbyist doesn't have one. Fuck I hate facebook though....

>>2843789
At least you're honest with yourself

>>2843884
Really Id just like to delegate leverage so work out of someone who will be better at it than me.

>>2841929
So I see what my wife will pay for a "simple" skirt that's Disney themed, and I know I can do that. Assuming you know someone about that sort of sewing for profit, is there a catch, or can you make some bank if you apply yourself?

>>2843929
make sense

>>2843949
Yes and no. Disney will hit you if you try to make anything with any of their characters or logos.

What you could do is make the skirt and then have an added benefit of adding a "free" design on it.

Technically printing/embroidering the design for free isn't losing or gaining money. If you're doing it for free, AFAIK, Disney can't say shit.

If anything, I would say what is legal here. I don't honestly know.

>>2843971
I know that it all has to be "based on" basically, using correct colors, hinting at the right accents, etc. I just wondered if it was a thing where the people that tend to order that stuff are nitpickers to the point that you can't make a profit, or something like that. Thanks for the your thoughts though. I mean, I see half circle skirts with maybe $10 of material going for roughly $100, and I think hmmm...

Do you use the automatic threader in your machine? Ironically, I have an easier time threading manually.

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>>2842896
>>2842898
>info dense reference chart
nice, saved. recall which book it's from?

>>2843004
good catch. beach had me assuming neoprene or swim knit.

kek this dang shape man. your layout was too pleasingly compact not to play around with and measure. look at what shakes out. my head is filled with retarded ideas and a nagging compulsion to try draping them anyway.

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Got this machine today. Singer Touch and Sew 604. Its straight stitch only. Any advice? Im a newbie and have only made pillow cases and stuff like that. I know a lot of people dont like the touch and sews.

>>2844044
Tried using the automatic threading feature on my sewing machine and it ended up bending the needle instead. It was an error on my part not setting it up correctly but it did sour me on the auto system even if I do know how to use it correctly now.

>>2844273
>604
very good chance yours squeaked in just before the Touch and Throw era really took hold. tilt it back, remove the four screws holding the bottom on, and see if the gears are metal. add some grease to them while you're in there if it hasn't been serviced lately and put a drop of oil anywhere else that metal moves against metal when you turn the handwheel. do the top and front too. p23-24 in the book for diagrams. any obviously old gunky grease on the gears, get a toothpick or something and scrape that off first. other standard stuff all applies: unplug the machine, don't strip the screws, use the right sort of oil, etc
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/776943/Singer-Touch-And-Sew-604.html
link to the manual in case you need it. reel = bobbin. don't let lint build up beneath the throat plate, don't be tempted to overfill the bobbin, remember to release the winding button before you start sewing again, and keep it oiled.
nice find. looks decently well cared for. how's she sew?

>>2844353
Sews real nice actually. Ive had touch and sews before but never this model. Runs so much better than my old one. Thanks for the directions. I took the bottom screws out and cleaned inside. Everything works good even the lamp. The gears inside were all metal too. This thing came with so much sewing supplies too. I refilled a bobbin and was so confused why in the manual it says reel lol. I guess thats what they just called it back then. Only issues i do have with it as someone who isnt super experienced, it moves very quickly even though I am not pressing hard. The pedal/power cord are the originals so they might just be giving out.

>>2844405
awesome. love reading posts like this. what's your first project going to be?? garment? gear? getting into quilting? re: speed control, i think your foot pedal will be the old carbon style. you can open it up and give the guts a good cleaning and probably see some improvement just from that. they can be tuned to perform more or less as well as the newer electronic style pedals, but you're sort of always walking a line between performance and fire hazard. not a huge deal as long as you're mindful about it of course, i just see no real advantage to the extra bit of bother unless you're a purist or enthusiast or can't easily get hold of an electronic pedal to replace it with for whatever reason.

>>2844616
At the moment ive just been practicing straight lines. Made a tiny bag. I was thinking about making clothes. Maybe make some on a small scale for stuffed animals. Fabric is so expensive though Im buying stuff on clearance. Maybe for now ill just stick to small scale then once im comfortable, move on and make quilts or aprons.

>>2843971
Wonder if the law is still clear if the fabric the skirt is made out of is itself officially licensed by Disney.

>>2845236
I talked to a lawyer friend about it and she had a good laugh, AFAIK I don't think Disney will come for you as long as you sell the shirt + free design? Think of it like the shirt kiosk(s) at the mall

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My mums singer 301a is hands down the best machine ive ever used. I love every bit of it and im tempted to pick one up for myself. Im shocked more machines dont use a slant needle. Im sure this is a skill issue but it also hes the most controllable foot pedal ive used. Most feel like an on off switch compared to the 301
My only hang up is i would really like a zigzag. I could get a 401, but i was wondering if there are any similiar machines that i could use modern accessories with. I know most arent all metal anymore, but i like having all the levers and knobs to adjust instead of using electronic buttons.

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I live in Japan and have a lot of nice fabric from old Kimonos I buy at flea markets and disassemble. What do you think I should do with it? I really want to try and make a baseball cap or something.

>>2845770
Baseball style cap sounds interesting. Given the patterns, consider some kind of scarf like head covering. Perhaps something that's a loose hood with long strips so when tied up it looks like a complex head scarf without the trouble of doing a complex head wrap.

>>2845770
I think a pair of culottes or palazzo pant would look amazing. You’ll just need some interfacing for the waistband and a zip

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I feel so lazy when it comes to sewing clothes (made one nightgown for myself and got tired), making cute little dolls motivates me so much more. Picrel is my newest project. I made only the plushie and not the maid outfit though

>>2845976
what the hell i want one now

lets make sure we dont die homies

I'm probably just stupid but it seems hemming is more trouble than it's worth. On pajamas, it's not so bad because I can afford to not be perfect on those. Anything I would wear in public is a different story.
>side seams are a bitch to line up perfectly
>having to keep a perfect straight line along the edge of hem for a long time
>tension never seems right
>top thread keeps getting undone
I guess I'm going to have to either go to a tailor or tuck in any shirts that are too long.

>>2845770
Aloha shirts were originally made out of used Kimono fabric.

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Anyone have experience with making simple vests? Any gotchas or advice? Probably will use cotton fabric so ignore that pic related is leather. After making a couple, might add pockets but to start with, buttons are the only accessory I plan on.

>>2847629
A lined fashion fabric front with a lining fabric back is the easiest to make. Fashion fabric front and back, fully lined, requires mastering how to stitch the shoulders together, which can be tricky the first few times you do it. If you aren't doing a tie or slider on the back, be sure you fit it close but not tight on a muslin before cutting into the fashion fabric.

>>2847624
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4riD5a_vKg

>>2847629
>>2847677
I meant have to learn how to stitch the armhole, not the shoulders. Migraine makes me dumb.

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I've never sewn anything before and got a first austria FA-5700-2 for reasons. What are some good resources for the basics and making simple clothes? Any and all advice welcome.

>>2847629
Are vests the gayest and most useless clothing item ever?
>doesn't protect the arms
>doesn't protect the neck
>doesn't protect the shoulders
>doesn't keep you warm
>not comfortable
>looks gay as fuck

>>2847915
What motivated you to make this post?

@2847915
Actually, they're totally comfortable, and they add task specific pockets for no additional weight. They're also handier than an apron, but I've never been on /fa/ so I can't speak to how gay they look. I can say I'm into function over form, so it's whatever.

2/10

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>>2847913
literally google anything you're thinking.

>>2847925
>
>@

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>>2847915
People who work for a living often need unrestricted movement of their arms. If they work in a cold environment, a vest can help keep their core warm while leaving the arms free. It serves as an important layer for those exposed to cold temperatures over long periods of time.
As for the thinner fashion type vests, those got started for a similar reason but indoors, at a time when indoor heating was mostly by fireplace or coal stove. It wasn't possible to keep constant warmth at what we now call room temperature. A vest was a good way to keep the core of the body warm while leaving the arms free. And as another pointed out, the pockets are handy to have.

>>2843541
Nigger

>>2848258
>oh noes there is a few mm of fabric covering and protecting my warms, i literally can't move!!

Like I said, useless faggot clothing item. A jacket is superior 100% of the time. Also, the core is the one body part that doesn't really need help keeping warm as our body redirects all of the blood there to keep the major organs working in austere conditions. It's why nobody gets frostbite on their chest or stomach first and instead on their toes and fingers.

Is a tension of 4 okay for tailoring linen shirts?

>>2848070
You seem cool, this is a good thread, but are you new here? He used @ because he's not gonna give the troll a (You). That's not that uncommon here.

>>2848685
Thought that post was by the troll upset his trolling didn't get him the (you) he thought he deserved.

>>2848685
I know the 4chan meme. I think it's dumb. Sadly, I've been on 4chan for almost 14 years now sense I was 18. I legit found this site when I was 18. I wasn't paying attention to the troll

>>2848679
These kinds of things can't be arbitrarily answered, it depends on a lot of stuff. The best thing is to do some tests on scrap fabric to get all your variables right.

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>>2841929
Newfriend here. Been working my projects by hand up until now. Made a couple of patches an, Ikea chest rig because i really really wanted one (fuckload of work) and some small shit here and there. Wanted to get into patch making because the shit i want just isnt being patched so i figured fuck it gotta do it myself. Anybody got recommendations for a solid mashine ? Youtube doesnt show me shit but maybe im just looking wrong. Also is there some sort of method i could do like 80% of a drawings surface with a regular sewing mashine and just do touch ups by hand ? Thanks in advance fellas

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>>2849478
Realstically, to make professional looking patches, you need an embroidery machine, appropriate weight thread, wooly nylon for the edges, and machine compatible design software. If you want to do patches by hand, you can hand embroider on twill, with an iron on stabilizer on the back, and finish using a repeated zigzag stitch to seal the edges. The twill gives a textured background without having to do a complete fill. Most sewing machines don't have an appropiate stitch for a background fill other than straight stitch that would need to be worked carefully with the feed dogs down like free motion quilting.

Sizing down patterned clothing is a pain because it's often near impossible to line up the patterns perfectly. Most people in public probably wouldn't notice the imperfections but still.

Any quick (or not so quick) tips for an almost complete noob getting into quilting? I've read/watched a bunch of resources and am still a little intimidated with the sheer amount of tools and little things to learn. My only fiber background is a lot of crocheting but it takes a lot of time to make a blanket and I've always preferred the weight, plushness and overall result of quilts. I'm thinking I'll get a machine, try some basic sewing before jumping into a baby quilt. My shopping list currently:
>Juki F300 (comes with some accessories incl a seam ripper)
>1/4" foot and walking foot
>Scissors, rotary cutter and extra blade, cutting mat
>Long and quilting rulers
>Machine needle and thread
>Hand needle and thread for binding (though I think I'd really prefer trying to do 100% machine binding, I'll at least give hand binding a shot)
>Adjustable temp steam iron and board
>Basting pins and clips
>Fabric, batting etc
Am I missing anything? There's so much!

>>2849738
Only things I'd add are a good quality thimble if you're hand stitching, like for the binding, and a pair of quilting gloves, if you're making bedspread sized quilts.

>>2849740
Thank you friend, I will be sure to get them as well. I don't frequent this board but if I remember to I will report back with my first attempts.

>>2848385
you can get cold from an exposed torso though
i do agree that vests are gay

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Do I really need the seam foot to do stuff like picrel. Also I want to fix a pants tear and apparently i need another kind of foot that can go all directions or something. Wat do? I ordered cheap feet from aliexpres but the fuckers dont fit. I wanna sew bros!

>>2849738
It comes down to measurements. The smaller the cut you are working with, the harder it is, if something is a 2 inch square, they all have to be exactly that. 1/4 inch is the typical seam allowance. Batting can be a bitch to work with the first time around, grab some scrap fabric, sandwich the batting in-between and practice for the feel of it, it stretches underneath if you pull while sewing. If you do a new type of quilt, try making the pattern with muslin since it is so cheap and you will mess up, but be patience, it does come to you.

I'd recommend getting and trying a log cabin quilt kit or an exploding box quilt kit first. Kits normally come with precut fabric and it's a great way to start and have a finished product. Quilting is best when you have a shit ton of fabric to look at and play with. Not everything has to be in accordance to color, you can make patterns through shades instead of having all greens in the corner for example. Use embroidery thread to quilt it or thread of a good color, I normally use chalk to outline the pattern of that and go crazy.

Keep at it and good luck, it's my favorite hobby and doing crochet too, it's less forgiving of mistakes, but seems like lighting speed compared. You can't turn off your brain when doing it like crochet though. Measure twice, cut once.

>>2850611
Also, get one of those big crafting mats that are rotary cutting safe with the lines and measurements and the clear ruler with the lines and measurements when you start cutting. I'd rather bandsaw my dick off than cut fabric for quilts without those.

What do you recommend for a good seam ripper?

>>2848385
>our body redirects all of the blood there to keep the major organs working in austere conditions.

Yeah, when your core temperature has dropped to near fatal levels and all other natural responses to cold that generate heat don't work anymore.

Fucking retard.

>>2850611
>>2850614
Super useful, thank you! Didn't even consider a kit, that sounds perfect for me.

>>2850821
>bunch of reddit nonsense from a queer that does nothing but regurgitate what I already pointed out
Go back nigger faggot

>>2850614
Wonder if anyone makes a double sided mat for cutting on one side and assembly on the other.
>>2850881
Could we discuss sewing in this thread instead of your sexual proclivities?

>>2850925
Sewing IS a sexual proclivity. Imagine being a man and being into this gay seamstress shit.

guys come on, stop making it uncomfy in here :(

>>2850777
anything at walmart will do the trick homie

>>2850928
by you being in this thread means you are too then. If everyone in this thread is gay for liking to sew, that makes you gay too.

>>2850777
I've never bought one that satisfied me. They're all some level of stamped crap. I fantasize about getting access to a machine shop to make a few that would be comfy and sturdy and precise and satisfying. Oh well.

>>2851070
make them then Etsy it

>>2851080
Nobody will let me have a go in their machine shop lol. Doing it officially would be very expensive. Otherwise, totally, yeah.

what's a good pattern for sweatpants that are reasonably mobile? need some for jogging.

I hand-dyed a handful of cheap linen mandarin collar shirts, and now I want to replace the shitty flat four-hole buttons they came with. I want to use some metal-rimmed jewel buttons, but I can only find them as shanks. Can I replace the flats without having the shanks flop all over the place? I do actually need them to keep the collar shut. Is there a way to maybe pull the shank behind the fabric instead to flatten them?

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Any experience with these? I've been borrowing my mother's machine but I'm having some issues that keep cropping up. My main interest is nylon specifically webbing with the aim of making watch straps (zulu) and lanyards out of camo pattern webbing. I've managed several working watch straps albeit with the underside of the stitch being hideous with loops, and the nylon thread frequently snaps. I figure multiple layers of nylon webbing is too think for her machine so I've been looking for alternatives. I wouldn't be averse to spending ~$500 but not too much more due to this being a hobby project, maybe I could sell some zulu straps and lanyards but I have to be able to make them presentable first.

>>2851929
If I needed an industrial machine, I'd look for a used juki or something for about the same price.

>>2851957
I appreciate the advice but I've looked over ebay and my local listings and I can't find anything from Juki or any of the other reputable brands that isn't out of my price range, and of course anything outside of the radius I'm willing to drive is far too expensive to ship. I'm going to work some more at getting the machine I have to be able to do what I want it to, but I really do think I'm asking too much of it. The question is will the chinkshit machine give me a few years of occasional use?

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>>2841929
FRIEZA!!!!!!

>>2852208
Part of the bargain is that you won't be able to find information about the machine that you can trust. Like maybe maybe not, but if it doesn't, you're out $370 and aren't likely to get any support. How long have you been looking? Set up search triggers on ebay and classifieds and give it a few months.

How does one properly sew a cylinder?

>>2852313
>How long have you been looking
Admittedly not long, I suppose I'm being impatient because I already have too many hobbies and this is only my newest one. One advantage with the VEVOR thing is the seller has a 30 day return window where the SELLER pays the return shipping which surprised me, I figured there would be a return window but I'd have to pay $150 to ship it back... I'll keep an eye out maybe I'll get lucky on marketplace.

>>2852345
2 circles, 1 rectangle. plot the circle first. determine radius. draw arc. that's your stitchline. increase by 1cm or whatever for seam allowance and draw arc again. that's your cut line. cut 2 circles.

circumference as measured along stitchline = rectangle width to plot. determine desired finished cylinder length = rectangle length to plot. draw rectangle. that's your stitchline. outset all 4 sides by 1cm for cutline. cut rectangle.

sew rectangle length edges together. press seam open. you now have a tube. sew circle to each end of tube. press seams open as best you can. stop about an inch short when sewing the second circle. turn the work inside out by stuffing/pulling the whole thing through that 1inch opening. press again. ladder stitch by hand to close the opening and finish the seam. tuck thread tails before clipping. press some more.

>>2852375
>>2852345
notch seam allowances after sewing the circles on too, forgot that part

>>2847576
why? what is happening o.o

>>2852375
Depending on the height of the cylinder, easier to put the turning opening along the straight edge of the rectangle--as in sew, leave a turning gap, sew to the end, rather than a turning gap on the edge of the circle's curved edge. Ladder stitching along a straight line is neater/easier than along a curve. Otherwise, good directions.

>>2852437
The general sometimes dies and we get fucked.

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Anyone buy fabric online? Long ago I bought some from fabric.com and while the first order was fine, the second order was a bunch of scraps. I didn't order scraps and the fabric wasn't on closeout. I couldn't get them to do a refund or even a return for credit so I swore to never do business with them again. They later were absorbed by Amazon so that put an end to that business but there are other online fabric stores. Are any of them worth using over just going to a local store?

>>2853260
depends on how bad I need it if I cant find it at a store

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Not fully sure if this is a sewing general question but I need some advice. As y’all can see belt buckle has broken. The belt itself is real leather and very fine after 10 years so I’d like to replace the buckle. Could anyone point me to the correct way to re-do these stitches? I have a singer 15k, but i don’t think I could set the stitch length exactly so that it matches the existing holes so I guess it will be hand stitching. I got most of the tools for that but I never really done it except for some small repairs. What ‘stitch’ do I use, where do I start and how do I lock the stitching at the end?

>>2853490
saddle stitch. uses two needles. say there's 20 holes punched, you'd start at hole 2 or 3, work back to hole 1, then work across to 20, and backtrack again to end off on 19 or 18. to secure you just tie it off. stitch locks itself as it's being formed.

doesn't look like it but double check that adhesive wasn't used before you pick the existing stitches. whack the new stitches with a mallet after you've finished working them.

>so I guess it will be hand stitching. I got most of the tools for that
i'm taking this to mean leatherworking tools. if that's wrong and you mean hand sewing tools for use with fabric, there's more to be said.

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>>2842426
Hell yeah. "Scarf" is the name for the needle cutout that guides the thread.
When I switch from a domestic to industrial, I always get reminded about the needle features when I thread it.

>>2842545
Yeah, there's like four different & still-used thread sizing systems, and sometimes they have an extra 'notation' to tell you extra info about how many strands comprise a thread.
So that's "40 weight, 3 ply". Like three minor strands compose the whole.

Not a full explanation, but lower counts are cheaper (easier to manufacture), but sew slightly worse. Like, the strands are individually weaker, but combined stronger.
This isn't 1-1, but check out a pic of San Francisco bridge, cable cross section. Many small strands. But as a ratio of space vs emptiness it's a high %. That kind of idea.

There's a "smoosh factor" involved, which makes it pretty messy to talk about.
It's been years ago now, but I switched from a 2-strand to 3-strand thread, same manufacturer, same spec. And I've stuck w/ the 3-strand, because the finished stitch lays down more clean w/ no further tweaking. Same break strength.

>>2842565
>Thanks to you guys i bought my gf a janome juno j15r
NOt trying to incite a riot, but sew some bags for yourself. Look at those simple canvas bags that Klein sells for $30. Yeah, they're useful, but... $$ for a rectangle with a zipper.
Worst outcome is you'll get better at sewing.

>>2842569
I second the idea that it's faster to sew buttons by hand.
The cutout/slot, yeah, use a machine for the kind-of bar tacking operation.
But the amount of faff to set the spacing right on a buttonhole attachment, to hit the holes on buttons... Like, how many buttons are you sewing, max? Seven?

>ass tension vs jeans
There's no real way to prevent it. That's a hard-worked piece of fabric.
You can double-up, (Levi's used to sell jeans like this) but that's just a stopgap. It will still wear-through/tear & you have to painstakingly patch it (sewing "inside a bag"), or switch.

But let's be honest, for indoor use, if you're in your own place, just go naked.
OR try tearing the skin on your ass... (it's tough).

>>2853260
Fabricstore for NZ merino
Fabric-Store for linnens and other natural fabrics
Rockywoods for camo/mil style stuff
Ripstop by the roll for ultralight
Seattle Fabrics for sporty stuff

All of em work well for me

>>2850344
there is an adapter you can buy for old style sewing machines that make it possible for them to take snap on feet

I dont sew but my mom does and has like 5 or maybe even 6 sewing machines because “they’re all for different stuff” is this true or does she just have gear buying syndrome bros

I will kneel if I’m wrong

>>2856223
I have 2 sewing machines and a serger. Back when I used to make custom jeans, one machine was set up just for topstitching and one for sewing. If I'd had the money and space, I'd've gotten a coverstitch machine too, for sewing/finishing knits, and a machine for doing basic embroidery designs. So, maybe she's a machine head, maybe not. Some machines just handle certain types of fabric better than others, so nice to have a set up with dedicated machine for that.

>>2849478
You can always get a patch making company to make them. Most of the patches you see aren't made by the seller but by a 3rd party
if not, yeah, embroidory machine

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>>2841929
>>2841929
>3rd times a charm
Interested in some opinions:

I'm looking to start a /k/it company here in Ukraine
I mention Ukraine because most of the (used) home sewing machines people reccomend online are either very difficult to find, or are more expensive/similarly priced to a used industrial machine, maybe 100/200 bucks more. a Used Juki 810 is half the price of than the only, used, Janome 3000 for example

thing is I have never sewn anything before in my life minus the odd (very poor)handstitch and don't know what I'm after, and what I can learn on. Kind of believe in a "Buy once, cry once" kind of deal but learning is generally something else
The idea so far is I make the prototypes or basic things myself, and when ready, outsource to sew shops who know more(techincally speaking, not design wise) to make the actual final products

Can anyone tell me what specs I might be after, and any other info I might not be asking the right question for? Cheerslads

>>2857283
Based. What are some kit modifications or shit that's popular in ukraine now. Like those butt isomat pad things which I don't see here in US grunt units.

I have a chance to pick up a Juki commercial machine for free, with it's table and some sort of digital controller. Only catch is, I don't know how to sew, it's 800 miles away with a family member, and I don't know if it works or not. Anyone have any experience with machines like this, and would it be too much to start learning to sew on? Allegedly it's one of three she has that used to be in the Disney World costume department.

What are good resources when it comes to learning how to pattern draft? I want to try making my own t shirt

>>2857584
I have some textbooks in the drafting folder here: https://mega.nz/folder/TwUliBRT#tdAFgHeBEvKTMo2U-gPlfw

T shirts you might be better just tracing off an existing one. Make sure you can sew stretchy stuff.

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>>2857550
Maybe later on. There are lots of good ones, and a couple of years ago people finally started putting armour in them.
So as for whats hot rn; coverage. Old BritMil Ospreys and US IOTVs are popping off

Big thing I see is shitty(IMO) materials. 500D cordura for everything. The braking point for me was wanting a new plate carrier and while there are lots of good options, no one has everything together.

>>2857822
Love you

>>2858581
<3

>>2858581
>>2858741
NOW KISS

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where can i find thread that matches my vietnam war utility trousers appropriate for sewing buttons back on? the color back then was called olive drab #107. the only legit looking result on google color wise would involve having to proxy buy it from japan.

Has anyone tried to shorten the shoulders of a shirt? Should I add darts if I don't want to cut the fabric?

>>2860095
a store that sells thread.

What's do you think of upholstery.

>>2860095
Take the pants with you to Walmart or Joanns or a sewing store and match the thread there. People do it all the time.

>>2860096
I've done on dress shirts, t shirts, tank tops, polo shirts and various dresses. Each has different considerations and levels of difficulty. Dress shirts are the hardest because you usually have to also adjust the sleeve head and change the shoulder angle, making it more square (unless you also shorten the collar stand and collar) which affects the hang and the yoke. Not sure where you would add darts unless it's at the sleeve head.

>>2847629
Make sure everything is lined up properly as generally you construct vests inside out. Might be advisable to make a toile first and then you’ll see what I mean. Get some cheap calico it’s like £6 a metre. Could even use polyester if you wanted an uber cheap toile.

Not a super difficult project but be careful. Is rewarding when you get it right.

t. Made a vest then had to take it apart and realign the pieces and because I didn’t align everything perfectly the first time.

>>2847677
>>2847708
This

>>2847915
It is comfortable and it keeps your chest and stomach warm whilst allowing for freedom of movement. Try turning over soil with a spade whilst wearing a jacket. You will overheat quickly. There’s a reason why peasants wore waistcoats or oversized jumpers with the sleeves rolled up

Sounds good bro

Where do you find a fabric swath big enough for making a cloak? All the stores around here sell the stuff on those 2 1/2' rolls, which can get the length right if you buy enough, but not the width.

>>2845976
How did you get started on making plushies? I really want to try it out

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>>2841929
Looking to buy a buy it for life machine with none of that digital tech stuff from China. What machines and what hand sewing kits look promising

>>2860472
You sew pieces together. Find a pattern and it will be immediately obvious.
>>2861010
Pick one of these and find a youtube video of someone taking you through the steps https://cholyknight.com/plushies/

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Thinking about making a dedicated table setup for a sewing machine and was wondering if it would be worth the $100 to get one of these for it. What does /diy/ think? I know I don't *need* one of these since I don't do that much sewing but I figure it would be nice to have and fun to build into the table.

>>2860472
Depends on what fabric, I would check out Joanns outdoor fabric. They've got some good stuff, or find a specialty store like Fine Fabrics here in GA

>>2863439
Just do it.i have 500w vevor with needle index on my -60s machine and works like a charm.

>>2863621
I'm considering it. I would just like to keep the budget small for this and the two machines I'm considering are just some old basic domestic machines. Both in decent shape and all metal but still. Putting more money into the motor than the sewing machine feels a bit weird.

do you guys think a gummy and slow to move self-oiling husqvarna will be alright if you just oil it

>>2863664
I've rescued some "broken" machines by just thoroughly cleaning and oiling things up but those were heavily used in a pretty harsh enviroment.

>>2863664
You can't *just* oil it. You need to remove all the old sticky stuff first and then oil the places that need oiling. Once you do that, sure, maybe.

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preface: i don't know anything about sewing or upholstery but i'm trying to learn

is it possible to make a new cover for a centre console lid in a car without sewing the edges together? so it's all just one continuous piece?
my current cover is already like that (no stitches to be seen on it anywhere) and i have no idea how they were able to do that because of the complex compound curves

in case you're wondering, i don't like the feel of the current material so i want to change it

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i want to make a ~viking tunik, and i started with a mockup to experiment.

i have a really nice fabric that is red on one side and blackish on the other and i want to be able to turn it, to have a red and a black tunic in one.
for that reason i made all the seams overlap like pic related upper right corner

does anyone know if that seam has a name?

and do you have general feedback/ideas?

>>2863873
If you're using stretchy enough vinyl + heat and glue and maybe some staples on the inside, you should be able to cover it. There are probably some videos of people doing similar repairs that you can get some tips from.

>>2863878
That's called a felled seam. You could also look into piping or binding the edges if you want both sides to look good.

>>2863881
i see, thanks!

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Any suggestions on the best way to fix this arm chair? I have some extra fusible foam that might be useful for padding

>>2864156
Rubber bands + hand towel

thats all you can do, it's a chair me guy you ain't gettin anything new

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>>2847915
>>2848385
>>2850881
>>2850928
Fuck off kike. Do your own work for once you lazy sack of shit.

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I just gambled on this at an out of town thrift store

>>2865068
It looks like grandma looked after it. I hope it works out for you.

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What machine or brand should I research if I wanted something that is buy-it-for life quality just for home use? Or something like a Ford of sewing machines in regards to parts and repairability? A company that doesn't just release a new model every year to obsolete the old model in addition to planned obsolescence to make people buy the latest model? What brands should I avoid for that?

And are machines with digital and LCD screens worth it or a gimmick that overcomplicates the machine? Are all of those extra potions worth it? In what way have they helped you if you own one yourself? What kind of advantage do those digital/lcd machines offer and is it worth it over just the ones with a standard knob and inlayed chart?

>>2865068
What advantage to those screen machines offer over the regular knob ones?

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What are the quintessential sewing essential must haves for someone getting into sewing? I want to make custom button and zipper kit bags for some of my offroad gear and car stuff that way I just don't have it all loose in a storage box. What scissors, measuring stuff, pins to hold a layout before sowing or cutting do you guys swear by? I don't know anything about sewing and what brands are reliable and which brands are trash so I don't know what I need or don't need. I'd rather just buy everything all at once and spend a couple extra bucks if it's going to give me buy it for life quality or are there any chinese items you've bought that held up pretty well?

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Where do you guys get your materials from? What do you guys recommend for durability or waterproof capability? Is 600D pvc overkill or is there something with similar quality that is good enough? Or something that can fall off a moving truck and not rip? Is there certain thread that can hold together much better or is it all in the way it was stitched and amount of passes or technique?

>>2864231
that's not diy of you

>>2866343
fair point anon BUT it's honestly not worth fixing, once its fucked over there's really nothing you can do about it. My chair is doing that shit where the pleather is peeling off finally. The chair itself is fine, the fabric is shit. This is why I sit on a pillow.

>>2865746
look for cast metal class 15 sewing machines made in japan 1960-1980 singer, kenmore, any brand really. they are the only good affordable sewing machines and are made to last forever.

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>>2865747
COMPUTERS

>>2842711
>They assume this site is filled with evil chaotic people who can't tell right from wrong.
They are correct. This is the first time I've posted in the general only because I saw it in the catalog and came to point my finger and call you all sissies.

>>2867366
not really. This site isn't as bad as it was 10 years ago. Today 4chan is now full of pussies who say shit like, "NYPA" when in fact, that was the case almost 14 years ago. Now people post the same stupid shit over and over, so I gave up and made this thread specifically for here.

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>>2842085
>having a working sewing machine

Should've seen my absolutely cataclysmic autistic meltdown when my Necchi 523 jammed up. Pretty sure the cam shaft had cracked? It definitely came loose after I threw the whole fucking thing off of the balcony.

I gave up and threw out the 523, the stitch-stuck mystery 70s Janome and the perfectly functional (lol) Singer Heritage 8768 that day. Ended up getting this mystery 60s Empisal (Domestic Jap, rebranded Brother) that just does straight stitch and zig-zag for a whopping $10aud from the son of the original owner.
Not a single nylon part. She's all steel and she runs like a knife through butter.

>meet stephanie

>>2857566
Industrial machines only do one stitch - With any luck, it's a straight. They're entirely metal, so they're beautiful to maintain and incredibly simple to learn on (no fiddly levers, knobs or buttons for dumb cosmetic stitches that you won't be using anyway. Less to crack, jam and need to be trouble-shot.)

I'd say do it, anon! I'd kill for a Juki straight stitcher. They're all $1000 secondhand in my area.

Sewing is gay

Ok first question: trying to take in jeans at the waist but finding it difficult to blend in the new flat felled seam with the existing one, any tutorials.

Second question: what are some useful accessories for making adjustments to clothes, like people use pins but if you have it going back and forth then the fabric warps and you can easily stab yourself with them. Instead of them I've seen people use something like transparent paper clamps for hems which seems way better. Anything else like this?

What I'm still looking to do is fixing up holes in sweaters, making adjustments to sweaters (this would technically be knitting but if you have some tutorials on how knitting works, like how ribbing is attached to the body, if it is, or how the knitting starts and ends and how to take in sides, if you can just pass another thread clothes to your body by hand)

>>2857108
Do they use something like this to make a flat felled seam?

>>2870310
sewing is neutral

does anyone have that collection of resources for making plushes and stuffies?

>>2870840
google

>>2870840
I still reckon you should check Etsy, anon. For between $10-20 you can get a lovely comprehensive PDF pattern and written tutorial for a basic 14" plush doll. There's soooo many of them available, although they're all effectively the same doll with different ears/clothing.

>>2870909
different poster. I thought I'd ask because I remember someone posting a bunch of resources once and I neglected to download them because I was focused on other projects
I believe they were a crossposter from /toy/ sharing what they thought was relevant to /sg/
>>2870891
is always the answer but precompiled resources can do a lot of good. especially since there's so much shlock and bad faith info out there these days

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>>2865746
Judging from your picture and your post, I think you may have trouble finding what you're asking for. On the whole, anything <$300 probably won't be a buy-it-for-life machine. But buy it for a reasonable amount of years if you take care of it? Probably. The CS7000X kit was unbeatable in that price bracket when I was looking not too long ago. You probably won't use all the presser feet it comes with but they include most of the common ones usually needed. The larger table and the cover are nice additions missing from many competitors. The stitches are easy to select and modify length/width. I'm quite happy with mine.
Whether or not I know how to use it well is a different story, which my doll was not too pleased with.

Digital control is 100% worth it. You never have to think about needle position when starting/stopping a stitch. Coming from an old 60s era machine, this was one of the biggest upgrades.

>>2870917
yeah fair, at some point need to compile a list of stuff, if you guys get on that, I'll add it to the next thread

>>2870929
anyone that can make doll clothing as my respect

>>2865746
>>2866535
Seconding anon's advice here. Newer machines aren't 'buy for life' because they're not made to be repaired or even serviced at home. If anything goes wrong, you'll need to take it in for professional repair, compared to an entirely metal older machine.

You're also very unlikely to utilize any of the novelty feet and cosmetic stitches unless you're a quilter.

It's like using Windows XP on a PC vs Windows 11 on a smartphone.

>>2870840
Cholyknight has a ton of easy patterns that all have sew-alongs on youtube. Good instructions as well: https://cholyknight.com/plushies/

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>>2841929
Hey guys i saw this sewing machine in a japanise website it is a JAGUAR MODEL KC-200, it is good or i pass?

>>2841929
Sewing noob here, I would like to make some basic covers for my keyboards and stuff. Should I just use a basic Singer or whatever I can scrounge from the local op shop?

>>2871692
yeah.
Some tips for you as a beginner:
1. get a piece of cardboard (I suggest getting craft board from the Dollar store, or Pound Land)
1a. Trace the keyboard
1b. Give some room for leeway and sewing
2. If you're making it to look pretty and to have a closed off area, about 3" extra for a flap do great
3. iron it together to hold it's shape
4. Get some pins to pin it together
5. optional - buttons or a zipper. But being you're a nooblet, get buttons.

>>2871699
Thanks mate, I did some sewing lessons back in school many years ago so I remember the basic concepts of measuring, pinning etc. Any tips for using thicker materials or stretchy materials?

>>2871704
the only thing you can really do is just make sure the direct of the stretchy

Aite, why TF are so many explanations you read online about different fabrics confuse the weave and the material? And then also not clarifying what the difference between different fabrics is either. Fucking shitkipedia starts most articles on fabrics with "is a soft, lightweight, fabric of various thickness made from natural or synthetics materials originally from bumfuck south used for winter or summer clothes", like wtfff. does anyone have a non retarded resource where I can actually look up and understand what exactly shit means. Like if I want to know what plaid and flannel and quilted it just says it in a non retarded way relating pattern, weave, material whatever else.

And also what is a good material for warm jackets. I've seen one that had something like a thick, soft flannel lining but don't really know what exactly it's called seen some people refer to it as a blanket lining, but then what are blankets made of?

>>2871839
And inb4 any u accuse me of making shit up look at this
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poplin
>Poplin, also called tabinet (or tabbinet),[1] is a fine (but thick) wool, cotton or silk fabric with crosswise ribs that typically give a corded surface. Nowadays, the name refers to a strong material in a plain weave of any fiber or blend.[2]
So wtf is it?
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslin
>Muslin (/ˈmʌzlJn/) is a cotton fabric of plain weave.[1] It is made in a wide range of weights from delicate sheers to coarse sheeting.[2] It is commonly believed that it gets its name from the city of Mosul, Iraq.[3][4][5]
niga

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>>2871839
>Plaid is a pattern.
>'Quilted' typically means multiple layers sandwiched together (not multiple pieces sewn together to create a larger pattern/piece, which is actually called 'patchwork' and not exclusive to quilts.)
>Flannel is the only one that is actually a fabric. Flannel is the same thing is 'brushed cotton' - A plain, middle-weight cotton weave that is brushed on one side to fluff it up and make it extra soft.

Keywords, anon:
>Material
The word 'material' universally means a building material - Something that is used in the construction of a greater object. So 'fabrics' categorically fall under the umbrella of materials.
(This is why a sewing pattern will list different fabrics under 'materials' in the same section as it might list thread and buttons.)
>Fibers / Fiber content
The base building block of fabrics.
There are plant-based fibers like cotton, bamboo, linen, hemp and viscose. These are genetically cellulose, like paper.
Then there are animal-based fibers like wool and silk. These are genetically keratin, like human hair is.
>Fabric
'Fabric' refers to the specific way that certain fibers are either woven or knit. As a general rule, a woven fabric is 'tight' and will not stretch. A knitted fabric will stretch.
Some common 'fabrics' are things like poplin, muslin, twill, corduroy, broadcloth, organza, tulle, chiffon.

>Nowadays, the name refers to a strong material in a plain weave of any fiber or blend.
So you could have a cotton poplin or a silk poplin. The fiber changes, but the weave remains the same - A poplin is generally a plain 1x1 weave of strands that are equal in width. A super plain, flat fabric.

Does any of that make sense? Idk. I'm real autistic about fabric and just punched a cone but I'd like to get better at helping people learn about textiles.

>pic is the silly lil dolls that i justed finished oh boy i sure hope they get bought so that i can afford rent over christmas

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>>2872003
Their faces look like the ones from hehe silly comics. You can message the woman who draws those and do a collab

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so my jacket zipper is fucked in 2 places like this as there appears to be a tear between teeth that causes the slider to fall out of one side. is some pics I twisted the zipper to further make it obvious. the only idea that crosses my mind is to take some of teeth out, sew the tear with thin thread and put the teeth back on.

>>2841929
Is there any good simply listing of the more tech oriented kinds of "fabrics" and where they are used or were? Not asking for clothes related fabrics.
I'm putting that in quotation marks because I'm including stuff like PVC or other plastics in it.

I want to make old school dust covers for my measuring equipment and the like, but have not the foggiest idea what these were made out of in the 80ies and 90ies or what a nice modern equivalent material would be. Or were even to begin to look.

Any good sewing related knowledge collections in existence to make strictly FUNCTIONAL items as in everything but clothes?

>>2850344
I literally made the project from that pic, the wallet from sailrite. No, was absolutely not necessary even though I ordered 3 seem feet from china. They didnt fit so I folded the thing myself and it held in place nicely with double sided tape

>>2853490
Sailmakers palm and needle or the Speedy Stitcher.

>>2857108
arigato china menn!! this looks good

>>2857108
oh sweet, I like that idea, I might make myself a micro pattern

>>2870840
search on yandex, the ruskies never pay for anything

What a good seam to use if you're going to take in the sides of a shirt? Should I bother remaking the flat fell felled seam?

And is a zigzag stitch good enough to keep a pant hem from fraying?

>>2872003
All of this makes sense it's just that things usually don't get broken down like this when trying to learn new terms and in general people on the internet are retarded and don't understand the basics so they'll put cotton in a category with flannel for fabric or some dumb shit.
>poplin
Even this is a bit vague, a poplin isn't the same as a plain weave, so it's not just that it's 1x1 I'm guessing. So some further differentiating factor has to exist. Like canvas is also 1x1.