General Info can be found: linktr(dot)ee/4chansewing (always updating, post links, and I'll add them)Last General: >>2904686Thread theme:Costume!Always remember, it doesn't have to be the theme, post your work, post what you want to talk about as long as it has something to do with sewing in general, or the craft in general. We welcome everyone and will try our best to help you out. Yes, sewing is an art, it's a practicing art, you will always suck at it, but remember that everyone starts somewhere, so Google everything! Or just show off your work. BTW this thread has been going strong sense last Halloween and we're about to hit Halloween again! Neat!---------------------------------------------------------------Your question may be stupid, but ask it anyway.
>>2936243Im the fag with the treadle.Would a tool roll be a good first project? Can't ever have enough tool storage.I'm thinking of using cordura or anything but could practice with random old denim. I dont think I'll ever be interested in working with anything but 'functional' material. So I'd rather get experience with that.
>>2936291That's a good direction at least. None of that bullshit stuff I've tried to play with that just ends up slipping in your machine.
>>2936306I have no idea about slipping. You meam the foor doesnt grab it? Like you set 2mm stitches but it ends up being less because it didnt pull it through right?
>>2936311Literally slipping where the material slips out from under you.
>>2936312I'm dumb now. I must sit on it?Nah really idk what that is. Slip how? Sorry for dumb.
>>2936390LOL dude, nah, SOME fabrics not all, you just have to play "Guess who" basically
>>2936393Ao the machine does not pull some. fabrics through?
Is this thread for finding wife?
>>2936405OK clearly you're not getting what I mean. Yes it does, but some fabrics may still slip. off another fabric. I have this pink furry fabric stuff I tried to sew with and I had to sew it closed one day, it was a fucking nightmare to hold still while running it through the machine. >>2936409Go away.
>>2936415ah okay got it yeah
>>2936409if you dont mind getting fucked in the ass beaten up and doing shit at home
>>2936424sounds like a dream desu
anons i know this is the sewing general but is there anywhere i can ask knitting questions
>>2936455why don't ask directly instead of asking if you can ask?
>>2936455Sewing is adjacent, go for it anon.
got an embroidery machine and am looking forward to trying new designs out!
>>2936312>>2936393i'm stoned but none of what you said makes sense to read, but you should tighten the presser foot. there should be a knob directly above it on any machine that you can twist.
>>2936409>>2936424>>2936453y'know, it's these tiny glimmers of 2007 that keep me going
>>2936821christ anon, yes you're right, but I'm not talking about that. some material, trying to put 2 different materials together will sometimes slipp on each other make it VERY hard to work with.
>>2936821There's no knob on my machine. The only way I can get to the stuff that presses the foot is by taking the faceplate off. I don't think it's that nurled knob on top, is it?>i'm stonedgo be degenerate somewhere else>>2936822you're welcome nostalgiafag
>>2936828FUCK
>>2936834Who's the degnerate now, huh?
>>2936843go fuck you pothead
>>2936881Is everything okay at home, anon?
Anyone feels scared to start sewing sometimes? Like i'm scared of messing up, or maybe too lazy to make the intellectual required to plan everything. Moments where i succeed the most are spontaneous ones. If i mess up, where do i stock my messes, i dont want to throw it out. Being creative, having complete control on the outcome of your hardwork, it is scary
>>2936946Don't be afraid anon. Any mistake can be fixed - any. I've seen literal billion dollar mistakes that got fixed. The fabric is not sacred, it's ok to fuck up - you'll learn more from correcting your mistakes than from success anyways.
>>2936946You know that fear you get when you ride a rollercoaster for the first time? Use it like that.
>>2936946I totally get it, anon. Especially using a lot of 'once it's gone it's gone' vintage fabric, I put projects off for ages because I'm so afraid of fucking 'em up. You've gotta let go of the concept of the finished product and be able to appreciate it for what it is when it is done, even if it isn't perfectly what you envisioned.
How do those fabrics work that pro. ise to be waterproof but also breathable and so. etimes even windproof.I imagine its hydrophobic somehow, so water just balls up on it and runs off while it's porous enough to breathe?How can it then be windproof, by just being thick enough?I'm asking because I am looking for a first real project and I would want a bivy sack. Could just buy one but why not make it?A bivy sack needs to be breathable. Everything else is an emergency shelter and even dangerous in its own right.It also must be durable enough to be on the ground.I'd absolutely want mine to be bug proof. Perhaps with a net cover for the opening. It's the ticks and the diseases they spread.What I don't really need but wouldn't mind:If it was rainproof and wouldn't soak up moisture from the ground. Also the windproof thing wouldn't be bad.I don't need those last things as I put up a tarp and if it gets wet under you fucked up with the tarp.What sort of material to get? I imagine the bottom part would be something else than the top part. The bottom wont breathe anyways. I guess the bottom can be made from something that is more durable and literally waterproof. The top does not need to be as strong but should breathe and keep bugs out.Suggestions?
I can get a free sewing machine with the points I accumulated at work.Anyone have experience with either the Brother CS7000X or Brother SE700?I currently only make plushies by hand now. Maybe will try cosplay down the line
>>2937173is that some kind of US america dystopia thing?
>>2937175is what?
>>2937176like the accumulation of 'points' at work and then you get a sewing machine
>>2937178Ah, some places do that to "Reward" one another, yeah some american companies know they are shit to their emps and this is how they "fix" it. Right up there with a pizza party.I accidentally called this manager when I worked at Papa Johns as a driver. I took some Pizza's to a Home depot once. I said, "having a pizza party?""Yeah! My employees did well!""oh instead of giving them a raise?" I wen to silent as soon as I said it. She said nothing too. OOPS. She just gave me this look like, "You didn't have to say it"
>>2937173I'm in europe with an a50, which is very similar to the CS7000X, which I've also heard great things about. I've also started making plushies with mine. It's a great machine—very civilized, no drama.
>>2937193>a50>CS7000XHow many layers can it go through?
>>2937195That depends on a million things. I haven't pushed it yet but I've seen people say they make jeans with the right needles.
>>2937233I almost always use 110/18 cause anything less breaks for me. I work with faux fur a lot. Harder/thicker materials, will fuck up if you dont get the right needles.
>>2937235I'm using sharps for minky and the cotton weave I've used for pajama pants and stuff, but I have denim and ballpoint and all purpose standing by. Needle selection and regular changes is absolutely a big thing that a lot of folks ignore.
>>2937238yeah very true. When I got to walmart I try to pick up a few sewing supplies just in case I need them. I have a few extra needles now.
>mfw my 201's original rubber belt is about to snap and the new one is 3 weeks away>>2937193>>2937238I wouldn't recommend sharps or Microtex needles for anything that you're going to stuff, anon. The idea is that the needles pierce the fabric, rather than slipping between the weave, and so when pressure is applied from the stuffing, the stress is then put on the torn fabric rather than between the weave and you're more likely to get large holes and tearing later down the line. A heavier ball-point needle should be fine, like a 90. I always use 75 ball-points for mohair, which is thicker than most faux furs.>>2937235Wait, what machine are you using atm?>>2937238>the cotton weave I've used for pajama pantsIs it flannel? Another one I'd definitely use ball-point for. One tiny tear in the weave and flannel will fall apart after a few washes (which is a shame because it's a kino textile.)
>>2937372Bernina 215It's been good to me so far. I saw something on Linus Tech Tips previously where he helps out the chick in the fashion depo and she got this NICE table/machine combo and I would love to have it.
How?I know I make mistakes but how exactly does this shit happen?
>>2937391The initial loose end got tangled up in the first few rotations, then when the bobbin actually reaches that point in the machine it's pulled tight.
Well at least I tried... I wanted to modify a sleeping bags carry bag. It's a poor ppl sleeping bag, luckily that doesn't mean you freeze and die it just means it's bulky asf.I also got this>picrelunderblanket that packs down like this. You get the idea.
>>2937403So turns out I got it all wrong. The parts of the straps that go over the top and vottom are way too long. And uh... I guess fixing that means taking everything apart again.
Total philistine here.Can the stitches in picrel be done using a sewing machine or does one would need a serger for this ?Bonus question: what's my best bet to find this kind of waffle mesh jersey fabric online?
>>2936946prototype with cheap throwaway fabrics
>>2937404I think I can open each of the 4 straps that cross the top or bottom at just one side and fix that place.Just that I sew the crosses between the straps firstand then to the bag, so I'll have to the the cross strap from that hoop and the hoop from the bag too. Meh.Well well compression sack for beginner.
>>2937372I understand in theory, but they've always worked great for me, and I can find a lot of people online doing the same thing. The first one has held up to 3 years of daily slinging around and abuse from my niece.>>2937372It's not, just the same stuff you'd find cotton bedsheeds made out of.>>2937456That's actually even more specialized: a flatlock (or is it coverstitch?) machine. You can finish seams flat surprisingly with different methods on sewers and/or sergers.
>>2936979Holy shit that's incredible advice actually
Anyone here with an unusual and expansive knowledge of vintage sewing machine needles?I was given an old toy sewing machine and naturally I must try to get it in running order as I do with all sewing machines I get my hands on.The thing, after thorough cleaning, tweaking and polishing seems completely fine and capable except.... it's lacking a needle and the standard machine needle is too wide.It's a Juwel made by George Kammerl, a German made machine from around the 40's through 50's. Single thread machine, very simple design. The shaft that holds the needle has a tiny round hole with a screw, maybe around 1mm in diameter, a fair bit narrower than the common machine needle shaft. If anyone knows which needle belongs here or even where to get it, I am all ears.Pic is the machine when I just got it, it was seized up and didn't do anything initially.
>>2937923Are you in germany? Can you show the needle clamping bit?
>>2937923>>2937931oh also whats the needle you did try? 705? Is the holdy bit round and flad like a D?
>>2937931>>2937932I am close to Germany.A 705 needle with the flat side is the most common machine needle, right? Those are the ones I have abundantly, scavenged from other machines. And those don't fit , the shank is too wide.Pic related is the needle clamp, a bit tricky to capture on camera as I didn't want to disassemble it again.It's just a round barrel with a round hole and a tiny screw to tighten the needle clamp. Also, considering the size of the machine, a standard machine needle may also be a few millimeters too long.
Finally finishing these guys. I can't believe it's already half way through August. I feel like I've gotten so few of my projects done this year.
>>2938044Another way to skin the cat?
>>2938034I see, so it's probably up to the user to align the needle hole, or do you suspect the setscrew is supposed to rest on a flat?Do you just want to get it working or use it productively and go through many needles?
>>2938096I couldn't detect a flat spot in the shaft so I assume you have to align it yourself but I can not say this with certainty. I don't have a manual either. Maybe the screw is meant to assist in alignment but since I still have no clue what the original needle is supposed to look like, this too remains a guess.I don't intend to do heavy work with it, I just want it complete and functional, it can only do a single thread chainstitch anyway and very limited stitch length options.I have been contemplating to modify a common needle but I don't really have the tools at hand.
>>2938044It looks great, an interesting idea! Any pictures from the other side?
>>2938113>modify>no toolsIs why I asked where you at and how many you need. If you just wanted for it to qualify as complete and functional and not actually use up needles on it I could throw a 705 on a tool and cutter grinder, modify one for you and mail it out. Goes without saying it's probably better to ID the type, or modify the holder for 705 if originality is not the issue and also that modificytion is limited length wise.>only do a single thread chainstitchThat's probably the only one mine does. I take it that for a long time people either hand sew or had that only and got by, right? What is stuff like overlock and all that really needed for? I'd like to know if my machine somehow could not inherently do the things I intend to use it for.
>>2938048I guess lmao. It's alpaca mohair.>>2938137Not on me, but I can take one later! They're just flat on the underside with one solid cotton/linen broadcloth and a frame hook stitched in.
>>2937372>3 weeks awaywhy dont you use generic PU belt? When I picked my machine up i looked at the original leather belt hanging on for its dear life and just slapped a generic PU belt on thereworks just fine
>>2938211It's a belted external motor, not a treadle. Fun fact: 201-3s with external motors have aluminium wheels which are way lighter than the steel 201-1/2 wheels and have totally different belt beds for way smaller belts.
>>2938267PU belts come in all sizes, even V shapes and all if thats what you need. I mean yeah it's probably always better to get the belt that it was designed for and not replace everything with PU belts (like me/most of the time) but I mean if the three weeks is so much pain
>>2938268Nah, I mean the total length/circumference of the belt. I need roughly 10", but the smallest I can find (at least within Australia) is 14". Although I guess it wouldn't have mattered whether I got a PU or rubber belt from China, it was always gonna take ages.Idk if I can explain it very articulately without photos.>Wheel of a 201-3 with external motor: Aluminium, belt bed is less recessed (needing 10" between wheel and motor.)>Wheel of a 201 treadle: Steel, belt bed is deeply recessed so if this wheel is fixed to a machine with an external motor, you'd need like an 8" belt between wheel and motor.The main upside to a rubber belt is that I can stretch it to work with any combination of wheel/motor.>but all I really want is a hand crank that doesn't interfere with a motor belt so I don't have to flip between two machines.
>>2938275I dont think we're on the same page here. I mean belt stock, not an endless belt. Everyone and their mom stocks that stuff to make a belt from when the need for general power transmission arises and the result isn't even makeshift but a proper belt.You just cut the length you need, warm the ends up, press them together and let cool. Some material might squeeze out and if youre pedantic you can just vut it off with a exacto.Most PU belts stretch, which is cool. You generally dont have to cut the length too precise for it to work but if it for example slips you can tighten it by shortening the belt. Ofc rare reinforced PU belts might not stretch. Just a pointer: The shape of the groove in a puley is not indicative of the shape of belt it was designed for. Or lets say no purely circular groove was ever designed to take a V belt but V grooves meant for round belts are a thing. It pinches the belt letting it transmit more.
Does anyone have good patterns for sock teddies and puppets? I have numerous old sock material that I'm reluctant to throw out - I loved some of these pairs, you know.
>>2937193really good looking plush, anon!
>>2938044>Huh, people keep requesting a moth restock. I hope they'll sell.>Saturday hits.>They all sell out in a couple of hours.Stop lowering your prices prematurely, anons.
>>2938605TY the cholyknight patterns are very high quality, and charity shops reliably have kids clothes that are made of the right stuff to chop up.
>>2937404You're not supposed to sew the longways strap onto the bag, you make a loop that it threads through to hold it in place. That way when you cinch it down it tightens all the way around, because it slides through the loop. You can cut the straps and add more slide buckles, it'll be more steps to tighten it but should work as well.
>>2938668But if Icinch it down evenly on both sides it shouldn't be a problem if I fix it in botch places? I've jist copies (tried to) somsthing commercial I have.Amyn commercial designs are such that if you pulled one side down too had and lef the opposite loose it would simpmy skew as its fixed.
>>2936415https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073VJ4LXG
what is a good sewing machine for a beginner still unsure about taking the hobby? I may use the machine to hem my jeans at least
>>2938668So I bought a commercial one. It's not like it would break the bank. Fairly inadequate.>picrelis without even any tension on it.Its 3 straps. On top they connect to a triangular flap. I imagine I can improve this and make it work by sewing straps to where they end and then either triangle or star configuration, to take the point loading off the fabric.
>>2939291that needs a tighter stitche.
>>2939291Walmart has brother stuff for $100.
Waiting for my expensive bulk order of mohair fabric to arrive, literally standing in my front yard checking the mailbox when I receive a "missed delivery" notification. I didn't even see a delivery van drive past.
>>2937152They're generally polyester treated with a hydrophobic coating, which gets washed away with use but can also be reapplied.To be windproof it just needs to only let a bit of air pass through, and the more breathable it is the less windproof it will be, so it's always a compromise between breathable enough and windproof enough.
>>2939291So I'm tryna do this. I need a break from. other things.The top thread keeps breaking and the bottom thread keeps doing>picrel. Is that too kuch tension on the top? I also have UHMWPE thread but I thought I'll not make a bobbin with it rn. Fabric would be the weak link anyways.Also is it stupid to put a fat stack in there so tjat the presser foot is pressing it, even when up?Like...
>>2940773 #... so?>>2939908 #I think I found the answer to that in the mean time. The store sells 'laminates'. 2 or 3 layers of fabric or 'material' where usually the outer two layers will be some ripstop nylon stuff and in the middle there's a sheet of some sort of wonder membrane like maybe Tyvek or something. So the two layers of fabric provide a normal fabric feel and protext the literal trashbag with holes or whatevs. And the trashbag with holes sandwiched there does the breathing, wind and water blocking. You just cant help but wonder hoe they 'laminate' that without just glueing it ruining the properties of the membrane.Anyways my updated design ideas will probably make do with just waterproof stuff and still be fine.
>>2940775It's like 5 layers of that nylon strap (3+2) and some cloth. Is that asking too much?
>>2940773In case some kind wanted to diagnose this.>picrelshows the needle thread with the same setup ripped throigh some denim real quick, it's just 2 layers.
>>2940779and the bobbin thread looks a bit rougher. But I guess the whole thing is that the same tension wont just apply for like super fine cloth or fat stacks of coarse stuff, right? Also that would mean the threads breaking strength limits what can be done anyways, right?
>>2940775so it kinda worked. I guess.
>sewing patch onto gildan crewneck t shirt pocket>doing well using slip stitch from youtube tutorial>time to do bottom of pocket >hand cant fit to come out at a reasonable spot without crumpling the shirt a bitwhat do? i don't have one of those things that tighten the shirt
>>2940785I can report having cinched it doen today to where I was comfortable and it was alot smaller than when I first tried it and bithing broke but not small enough yet. I'll definately have to do the top flap and go over everything again, now that I found how to do this without fuckups:Just roll the open end up. This gets most shit out of the way and saves me from accidentially sewing tigether what should not be.
>>2936243Any good free software for embroidery design? im kinda new to this.
NIGGA THE BOBBIN FELL OUT AND DID THIS SHIT
I'd say this worked out. Consider it my first completed project.
>>2941264Inkscape and Ink/Stitch is the only real free contender.
Anyone got experience with fluorescent strings?I'm getting a spool to try out (Lumina embroidery thread), wondering how to set my expectation. Seller's promotional images look suspiciously too glowy.>>2940880Pockets are a bitch, I did front pocket extension on my jeans recently and after 4 rows of stitches it holds firm but looks super sloppy.Maybe get a piece of wire (copper, 2-3mm thick) bent into a frame that you can insert inside the pocket to keep it streched out while you sew?Failing that, partially undo the stitches that hold the pocket so that you can get better grip, attach the patch and then pocket back to the shirt. More stitching but easier work maneuvering the fabric.
>>2937193I went with the CS7000X.I made a Cinnamoroll so far!
>>2941786Yay! How is it? Looking real cute.
>>2941811As someone who hasn't touched a sewing machine since Home Ec back in middle school, it was really straightforward to learn. Great machine for a beginner. It's made me realize I need to get better at pinning (especially when working with minky). I also worked up to using the medium speed setting now. The time saving compared to hand sewing is insane
>>2936946Gave up on my misery and beat myself up to create no matter the result. I'm on a rampage now and nothing can stop me. I feel like a God bestowed by the upmost powers of creation. I can decide fate with my hands
I'm looking for a "just works" sewing machine for beginners my main, or only, requirement is that it can sew slow, like really really slow, if it's one stitch at a time even better but that would be a little extremebudget is €1000 and it must be available in yurostanif anyone can suggest anything, it'd be greatly appreciated reviews about sewing machines are almost non existent and no one ever talks about slow speed, only about fast speedbonus points if it can sew thick materials like leather or fur
>>2942008Oh sorry i dont know much about machines but when i was looking for mine i think i saw a youtube video talking about machines that go for different prices and one of them had a feature that let you pick the speed of the sewing, it may be higher than 1000 or at least close cuz it was an electrical one with the screens and all. U must alr kno this but just in case pressing slowly on the foot does stitch it slower, good luck
>>2941712>Failing that, partially undo the stitches that hold the pocket so that you can get better grip, attach the patch and then pocket back to the shirt. More stitching but easier work maneuvering the fabric.i don't think i'll have the skill for this :/ i'm beyond beginner. I've only stitched patches onto hats and this is my first time putting needle to a shirt. i've been quite lazy about trying though in all honestly. I can probably force my way into doing it but it might not look super great. The positive side is, I realize that it shouldn't be super difficult to do anywhere else other than a pocket! Thanks for the advice anon :) fluorescent string looks really cool
was visiting India saw these fucking silai walla's every street corner. naturally my autism kicks in and i end up buying a sewing machine.lug the thing 5k miles back home and going to attend a sewing class tomorrow.
Anyone used Seamly2D? I want something to create simple patterns. I'm not fond of drawing and measuring things out on paper; would rather do it digitally
Guys do me a favor, someone compile me a list and I'll get some links together and add it to the link tree
>>2936243First time hanging in the thread been sewing for a few months and still suck :/any tips on how to make collars on shirts and button ups well?
>>2942008if you have the space then get an industrial machine with a servo motor. as for brand look around at what is for sale at local shops so you have support since you have the money and probably don't know what you are doing>>2942333just clear off a table or your floor and do it on paper it's much easier and faster for simple patterns, or try something like clo3d which actually provides more a lot more utility over simple 2d illustrators >>2942459trim off and grade excess fabric, iron your seams, pin liberally, cut your under collar on the bias, draft your own patterns
>>2936243I made my first piece of clothing !! Pic relatedI had some trouble cutting the fabric according to the pattern. Maybe I need to resharpen my scissors.
>>2942489>those hips>that flat assshow benis or gtfo
>>2942514my gock is none of your business
>>2942142The best way to learn is by practice, grab a shirt you no longer care about, or pick one at nearest thrift store, take the pocket off by udoing the stitching and stitch it back on. There might be online tutorials and stuff but in my opinion nothing beats hands-on experience.The string arrived, my crappy camera doesn't do it justice but it does glow enough so that individual line of string is visible in the dark, which is exactly what I hoped for.
You fucking knitters
>>2942934yo...you....called me a bad word now im going to cry waaaaaaaaah ;-;
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Any good videos or info for hand stitching buttons and other things like patches?
After a month too busy to sew, I'll attempt to sew another trouser this weekI managed to track down a place that sells the waistband online and after asking it for months my local shop started to sell itI have everything I need to make something good. I only need to improve my skills
does upholstery fit under sewing or is thread for more average stuff?
>>2938562>bear>but its actually a squirrel
>>2942489Looks alright desu but the buttons are a bit too shiny. Consider using the same buttons as your jeans vest.
>>2944472thanks for the input. The fabric of the skirt is kinda shiny from some angles so it didn't strike me. Maybe I should have gone for just plain black resin buttons
>>2941890I work with Minky a lot. If you're using regular glass head sewing pins, try switching to silk pins to avoid distorting the seamline. And pin about every half inch. It may seem excessive but Minky "creeps" when you sew the seams due to the nap.
I haven't touched a sewing machine in about 25 years back in middle school home ec. I've been getting stuff off marketplace and a consignment store. The table is also going to be a refinishing project. I'd like to put a fold down extension on the left side of it. As for rhe machine, it's a Brother LX3817G. I plan on doing curtains, flannel shirts, and baby blanket. I mostly wear cargo pants, but picked up some denim to do patches on jeans for other guys whose women don't have time or can't sew.
>>2944716Forgot the pic.
Then I would like to make something like this with a scroll saw. I think I only need 2 rows though.
>>2944567Good to know, I'll look for those pins. I'm surprised I got away with using a universal needle on that project; I finally got stretch needles and it's so much easier now
I checked the link in OP but it doesn't have the section for fabrics filled out. I recently got started sewing when a neighbor found a sewing machine they no longer need. I made a daki filler pillow and it turned out pretty well. Now I want to make some socks for hiking but I have no idea where to start fabric wise since Hobby Lobby doesn't have merino wool in stock. I'm afraid if I just use google-fu I'll get ripped off or given something fake.Also is sewfag still around?
>>2945642I kept asking fuckers here to post links to fabrics but will anyone help NOOOOOOOI can help with basic fabrics:Find a michaels desu
>>2945691Does Michaels have merino wool though? I need good socks without spending $20 a pair.
>>2945696POSSIBLY you'll have to look
I'm beginning to understand how pants and trousers are constructedThis is the fourth pair I've made, and I've finally reached a point where I would not feel ashamed to wear these in publicThey're not perfect, but I'd say good enoughA couple of other things I've learned:I planned to use suspenders for these, but the body rise (which I calculated by sitting on a table and measuring the distance from my hip bone to the table) is too short and I don't have the space to raise them up to my natural waist. Lucky I also put side adjusters so I'll just wear them a bit below on my hip bone. Next time I'll add 3-4 centimeters to the body rise.I used a different type of side adjusters, they are easier to sew but turned out to be too wide, just enough to fit a 4cm waistband. I'll change the measurements for the next ones, making them narrower.Next time I'll sew the waistband curtain before joining the legs. And if your curtain is voluminous, add half a centimeter to the waist measurementI messed up the pockets. The slant is 5cm wide instead of 4cm. Those 2 cm had to be eased in the waistband, which I already calculated 2cm of ease from legs to waistband. Resulting in 4cm of ease, which was clearly too much and created many wrinkles here and thereI should have used white thread on the bobbin when sewing the waistband curtain, you will see the black thread in the next image.The trousers are purposely made wide, so I will not bother with inlays next time
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>>2945894you're doing good dude.
>>2945642Can you really sew socks? They're usually knit as one piece so you don't have a lot of seams rubbing on your feet. You might want to look into foot wraps instead, they're like napkins you wrap around your foot. They're what people used before socks. Alternatively you can learn how to knit. Socks are somewhat tricky, but they're not all that complex when you get right down to it. The biggest problem is turning the heel. Merino is not actually that good for socks, it's too soft to be very durable. Try some German generic sock yarns instead, they'll feel rough in the ball but they'll hold up much better to wear.
>>2945969Ah ok, I'm pretty new to all this so I appreciate the information. Knitting is something I am completely unfamiliar with but my sister has it as a side hustle, she makes stuff for renfair too.
>>2946222I'm sure your sis will teach you. Try.
>>2946223One hyperfocus at a time, I learned long ago not to overload myself with new hobbies. Besides the socks I was hoping to make myself a replica Bundeswehr parka, but I don't know if customs will fuck me over the fabric. Perhaps another project I wanted to do with a different pattern will have to do until I can get my hands on European fabric.
>>2946224At least you understand your limits anon
>>2946222Sounds like it's time to work out a trade with your sister. Does she need anything sewn?
Weirdo anon here. I've purchased a ball joint doll from Japan because I've seen people make some pretty awesome clothes (dresses, mainly) for their dollies. Always been someone that's interested having my own atelier space to make cool stuff as well. Not too sure if I want to dive into this hobby - how expensive can it get? What's the largest upfront cost? what would be the variable or common cost in the long run, material?
>>2936979>You've gotta let go of the concept of the finished product and be able to appreciate it for what it is when it is done, even if it isn't perfectly what you envisioned.damn :,)
>>2946445For sewing in general, I think the biggest upfront cost in going to be the sewing machine. Difficult to go under 200-300€ unless you buy something very old or made entirely of plastic.I also took an introductory course on sewing before starting to sew trousers, since I knew nothing. The fabric can go from basically free cheap plastic to 50€/m overpriced silkIt depends on what you want. I don't know if dolls require different fabrics or machines though.
>tfw bought my wife a certified refurbished berninaThis thing is awesomeJust need to save up for a surger
>>2946543This is really sweet, anon. I hope she likes it.
Y'all should buy some moths for your wives.
>>2947254any tutorial how to make them?
Looks like Michaels bought out JoAnnes and brought fabrics back to a bunch of stores now
any tips on the best way to repair this? don't want to make it tighter than it already was
>>2947254Silly you, I don't have wife. That's why I come to this thread. They do look great though and I wouldn't mind buying one after I buy my painting tools.
>>2947345old news friend >>2947403seal off the bottom with a common looping stitch.* If you want to look neat, I suggest putting X stitching on it* If you just want to make it look nice with minimal damage, Google "ladder stitch."
where is the crochet/knitting thread?>>2944226i think u are fine here>>2947254>your wivelol, if i get a wife i'll consider it
>>2947446You can ask here if you like, anon. There are a few crocheters and knitters
>>2945896just finished drawing sewing patterns again, for the next pair It's the 5th or 6th time, I'm finally able to start and finish them in just over 1 and a half hours and I could be even faster if I didn't triple check all my measurements and instructionsThe first one took 4 hours or something like that
>>2947840Let's start another oneThe fabric is a blend of cotton and linen, a heavy oneThey said it would shrink a lot at after washing it the first time, so I bought 3mBut it didn't, I would have bought just 2.5m if I knew thatThe previous fabric, 98% cotton 2% elastine, shrinked from 3m to 2.6mI bet they know which fabric shrink and just do not tell me so I buy more than necessary
where do you machine embroiderers get files from?
>>2948491Cotton will shrink (weaving lore is "about 10%"), linen is one of the least shrinky natural fibers, along with silk. Not surprised you lost a lot of cotton + elasticine
>>2948645make it with pirated wilcom
I've done Simplicity 8427 twice now but the collar always looks wrinkly or tiny. How do I make them not look wrinkly or tiny? Left was the practice fabric and the right was the end product. They don't have a strong crisp and I swear I'm ironing them out fine but after a wash, they go back to wrinkly every time. Am I just simply not ironing them long enough?
>>2942341wawak.com - this is a supplier used for companies but it's useful for residential use with the free shipping for over $100. I always like to recommend wawak (and cuz their name sounds funny). For fabric, I can only recommend searching for local destash groups on Facebook for cheap stuff. I haven't had any success with online fabric stores. It's hard to buy stuff online without feeling and tugging the fabric.
>>2948976I'm no expert, but it looks like the few times I sew fabric I mistakenly stretched while ironing, or that I cut not in line with the grain
>>2948859any recs on where to pick that up?
>>2937923>>2938113I looked at a few of the usual places, no info. Then checked eBay--I've had success with this technique before (getting hints about "what piece is missing", etc etc).I don't know German, but this is the needle family/size:System 287 80 - 90
>>2948976Did you add iron-on (not sure of the translation) ?Like Vlieseline H250
How difficult would it be to add substantial tactical like gear loops and external pockets to this bike messenger bag? Its made of canvas with a roll top design, the backside has an internal frame which mounts to the bike . Pockets would need to be strong enough to hold a heavy bike D-lock or a thermus. Thinking the gear loops could also hold D-lock or be used add modular pockets for quick access.
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>>2949444can you remove the frame? You would want to seam rip the front so that it can lay flat and you can sew the PALS webbing to it. Then you would reattach the front to the sides.
>>2945642This anon here, I made my first piece of clothing. It’s too small for my head but I needed the practice. I’ll probably have my mother who is a teacher give it away as a prize for her students.
>>2949499Check your owners manual, heavy duty needles are available to buy for most machines.
>>2949484Yea the frame is fully removable. It sits on the back of the bag. But because it sits on the front rack the backside of the bag actually lends itself nicely for pockets because you could reach them from a seated position.https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/accessories/packs-luggage/brompton-roll-top-bag-with-frame-in-khaki-waxed-canvas__6000>PALS webbingThis is what I was think of, but is normal sewing machine enough? Or do you need something more powerful?>reattach the front to the sides.What do you mean?
>>2949503nylon webbing is soft, just make sure your machine can get through the canvas and the webbing together. As long as it's not super thick it should be fine. You are going to have to get the front of the bag separated so that you can sew the webbing onto it. So you are going to have to take it apart, add the webbing, then put it back together.
>>2949509Ooh I didnt consider needing to open it up
>>2949406>iron-onThe name is interfacing. I used a fairly small interfacing, maybe it wasn't thick enough. I'll see for the next shirt.
How easy is it to service one of these old all-metal mechanical sewing machines? I want a sturdy heavy duty machine to hem some jeans, and buying one of these used for ~$70 probably makes more sense than a new plasticky POS singer, right? But none of the places near me service them. Is it feasible to do it myself? I have tools to work on stuff like chain saws, and precision tools for soldering and electronics stuff.
>>2950204Easier than any modern machine, which are all largely made with potted motors and plastic cases which are permanently fused together specifically so that the customer has to go into a contemporary service center and get told "Nah, we don't do these ones any more. It's 5 years old! Sell it to us for a credit on buying a new machine from us, eh? :^)"Rant aside, the biggest problem with these fuckers is the built-in zigzag stitch cam. If it's JUST straight stitch and ZZ, it's only the one cam - Hopefully it's metal. A lot of these machines especially leading into the late 60s/early 70s will have nylon cams, which crack eventually (if it isn't cracked by the time you get it, it's probably been in storage for ~20 years and will crack the moment you start using it.)If you're looking at an online listing to go pick up, just ask them to take the top off and take a photo straight down and it'll be really obvious where any plastic parts are.The next thing to worry about, moreso in being careful with your own handling, is a little hook-shaped stick which connects to that 'zigzag width' gauge and the reverse stitch. I accidentally snapped two of them (both in old Necchis, which the machine in your pic is likely a Japanese copy of.)Other than that, they're piss easy. Take off the cover on the needle/take-up, the bobbin area, the top of the case, the hand wheel and there may be a little panel on the back. Get a good amount of mineral oil (baby oil and machine oil are similar weights) in there and gently turn by hand until it turns smoothly, then run the fucker at full force from the pedal for 30 seconds to clear any gunk out. Manually wipe up some of the excess oil, rub that all over the exterior body (best thing to clean Shellac is just oil. Avoid alcohol and true-soap, because Shellac is porous and it will dry up, go milky and crack eventually.) and it's good to go.Probs just want a little chode-handled flathead screwdriver.
>>2948491I completed my fifth pair of trousers, a high-waisted pair made to be worn with suspenders. I think these are a solid 7. They're not perfect, but they are good in all places that matter. From now on it's about adding features and/or using more sophisticated techniques.So, what I learned:I changed the way I take measurements. Previously I took my measurements on my skin, but the resulting trousers always felt too tight. This time I took my measurements over some clothing. once over a normal pair of jeans and dress shirt and once over a thick panamas, obtaining basically the same numbers. The resulting trousers fit just right. The guy from the yt video I watched did measure over the clothing, but I thought nothing of it when I first saw it.You should always experiment with thread tension for each type of stitch. Each stitch wants a different tension, particularly the stitches in the "stretch" category. On my machine I usually leave the tension at 5.5 for all stitches, but now I change it depending on the type. Low tension for over-locking (1 is fine on my machine) and button holes (3 on my machine), slightly higher (6 or 6.5) for the stitch on the back of the trousers. Also check the stitch length, heavier fabrics need longer stitches.
>>2950383Also for the back of the trousers, check if your machine has the "triple stitch" option, so you don't have to rotate the entire trousers and sew it again from the other direction.You only need a single filled bobbin to make the entire trouser (as long as you do not overlock with it) but it must be actually filled, almost to the brim. But that might create problems at the start because loose threads might get entangled. So if you have not filled it completely, check the remaining thread from time to time. You do not want to run out of bobbin thread while sewing something important, ESPECIALLY the button hole
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>>2950385Premade waistbands have preferred measurements. This is clearly for a 3.5cm waistband, while I did a 4cm one. I still managed to sew it, but I had to be extra careful not to sew outside it and only managed to do it by pinning the lip for the entire length of the waistband. Also there is a technique for sewing it since there are places where it’s not straightforward how to do it without ruining the refined look.The fly guard is reinforced with a bias band and it ended up so rigid there is no need for a button to keep it upright but just in case... where exactly is supposed to go the button? on the fly?
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>>2950387All in all, a success. Until mid November I will not sew anything since I do not have the time. But I hope to sew a pair of corduroy next, maybe with inseam pockets and lining.
>>2950383Im mirin, good job.I dont have the skills except for basic repairs but i have considered getting a machine and practicing with materials good for outdoors, mostly some kind of canvas coverall i can wear while i sleep when i go camping.
>>2950204If you want something really easy, get a Singer 66 or something similarly ancient. Probably it just needs some cleaning and oiling, particularly in the bobbin area, and they're shit simple to take apart.They don't have a zigzag function or automatic backstitch though.
>>2950455I want to get as "new" as possible before everything turned to plastic planned-obsolecence shit, which i *feel* is like the mid to late 80's. Like theres really nice Kenmore ones that seem to get recommended on reddit a lot for basic reliable "sewing AK47" type shit, but because they're so well known for that they end up costing stupid amounts everywhere. I feel like the Singer 66 is just a bit too old for what i want, since there is a chance i'd want to do stretch stuff which as i understand it needs zigzag stitching(or overlock, but thats when you really get into the overly complex shit that is impossible to maintain on your own without fancy tools).I found this unit while thrifting earlier. I would have picked it up but all sales are final and it looked pretty beat up in person.
I hope all of your projects are going as planned, anons.>>2950386These are great! You're definitely getting better, and the fine details look really nice and tidy.I wasn't intending to do any kind of Halloween designs because I have Christmas stuff in motion already, but I found this gold/orange fabric and had the idea. Turned out cuter than I expected.
>>2950511Looks nice. I still like normal moths more though.
>>295051110/10 would buy one of these and someday will one of your work
Is there a place i can download a bunch of patterns for sewing? Like get 1000+ all at once in a zip file? Or maybe choose a bunch of patterns and have them all download together?I'm trying to take up the hobby to save money, so searching for something to sew and then getting to the download page and seeing they want $18 for a PDF file seems ridiculous.
>>2950457singer slant 500 "rocketeer" considered the zenith of singer sewing machines. my wife has one. it's 70ish years old works perfectly. it was her, grandmothers, her mothers, and now hers. has all the bells and whistles and uses cams, tons of presser feet for every occasion.but yeah don't bother with anything from after the 80's.
long disappearance but working on a dress(Vintage Square Neck Pinafore Dress)hopefully I do not fuck it up this time patent update tomorrow morning!
>>2951236worked on half the patent so far!
I return, I was banned for a week. >>2950511this is adorbs
>>2951344ready to cut for tomorrow!
>>2951573if this works out well for you, get some sheets of cardboard from the dollar and make hard patterns for yourself.
>>2951453Lmao for what?
>>2951676I tried to sick /b/ on my sister's boyfriend. I failed.
How would you go about fixing or replacing backpack mesh panels?
>>2951803ya dont, that shit is a pain in the ass to deal with. When it rips more, just replace it then.
>>2951830Replace the mesh or the entire bag?
>>2951841prolly both desu anon
>>2951573Progress!>>2951668That's very smart of you ^^
>>2951994Dude, the amount of patterns I've created cause I make a LOT of 1 thing has saved me so much time
>>2951997most of the patent's ive made so far was just me messing around and learning.
>>2951999fair enough. I do that too sometimes.
>>2936243>wanna do a maid outfit>have two dresses, one white one black>arms on the white one are too short and look stupid (otherwise it fits, it just looks dumb)>put them on the black dress>it still looks stupidI don't know what I was expecting. At least my "little black dress" will have a white frill at the bottom so I don't have to invest in a /cgl/ petticoat and I have a big bolt of ugly white fabric I can't use because my machine is broken and I don't have the confidence to do anything bigger than a slight modification/repair or small bag by hand>>2951803You don't. Either patch it as necessary, or rip the whole thing off. That's what I did with my backpack. A panel on the top had a couple holes wear in, so I just took the panel entirely off, ripped the divider out to use as a "water resistant" layer (i hated it anyway and was planning to remove it anyway) and sewed some cheap felt to it, then used that whole thing as the new top panel. As a bonus because it's cheap felt, I can put velcro patches on it now :)>>2947254they cute
>>2949350Cheers anon, I sometimes search like this too but I was unfortunate.But this is really useful, I'm saving this. Thank you so much. I had almost given up.I did find some needles that seem to match, it'll be a few days but I'll let you know if it was successful.
I just started sewing so I could mend my leather skate shoes that are starting to come apart. I had issues lining up the needle with the stitch holes from inside the shoe, and ended up breaking the needle a few times. It looked like shit but it kinda did the job. I only had the patience for one rip, i caved and used a fabric glue for the rest. Anyone have experience with shoes? Any tips would be appreciated.
>>2952801shoes are terrible to work on and even in factories they use tons of glue. and in antiquity, it was lots of nails. google how moccasins are made though if you really want to sew shoes.sewing leather back together is also usually a losing game, it's hard to do repairs on. it will never, ever look right and the structure of leather isn't like fabric so it's better to have big continuous pieces that are more tied than sewn together. again, any repair place will basically just glue it, and legit pieces from 300 years ago are generally full of rivets, not lace and thread.hate to be negative but for real, cobbling uses a lot of nails/staples/glue (it's more robust anyway, imagine if your clothes were held together with solid fucking steel)
Haven't sewn much recently but I've been having way too much fun sewing and darning shut some holes in my old clothes and using non-matching thread, I think it's kinda fun to see the repairs.I am not that good yet so most of the time it looks a little sloppy but it's rewarding to take care of clothes like this. Makes it feel more personal and it lasts a little longer this way.
>want to buy heavy duty thread>weight means lower number thicker thread>but then there's tex and that means higher number thicker thread>but also there's tkt (which might not actually be thickness) and is lower = thickerwtf i love international standards now
>>2953035>lower number thicker thread>higher number thicker threadI don't know what you mean by this to be honest with you.
>>2936243So I picked up a Singer 301 in great condition, what looks like all the original wiring, in one of those cabinets with the folding table. 20 bucks. Im planning on restoring the cabinet (wood is in good condition but heavily stained) and having a solid machine to learn on basic sewing on. I can post pics soon if people want.
>>2953136Sure, I always love to inspect old machines.
Hi anons i have this old Singer but i can't make it work, the bobbin thread just won't connect, i have no clue if i'm threading it wrong or if it's something wrong with the machine.
>>2953557Sweet 15 Anon.Either the timing isn't right (unlikely on that one) or you are threading the needle the wrong direction. Some 15's thread left to right and others the other way... Make sure you are threading from the side AWAY from the flat in the shank of the needle. That is, if the needle has the flat on the right when you put it in, it needs to thread left-to-right.Also, show the bobben case please.
>>2953573Wait, is that a 15 or 115? Show us the bobben case plz kthx
>>2953136>singer 301Those are all the rage with the hipsters atm, see them go for hundreds on shopgoodwill. congrats Anon.If you decide you really need zig-zog you can always sell it and buy a Kenmore and a serger an 20 yards of cotten shirting and a latte with the proceeds.And if you have a serger, you don't need zig-zag.
>>2953036No one can decide on a single standard for threads thickness.
>>2953574>>2953575So after trying for hours and watching a bunch of tutorials i couldn't make it work, worse is that when i was checking if it was picking up thread it would work normally but the moment i try to sew something it would break. So i give up for now. On a side note can you guys tell me anything about it cuz i have no idea about the model or if it's worth something?
>>2953557This is always rad! I love seeing the old sewing machines like this! Especially the ones that have no electricity and it's all based on a foot pedal.
>>2953585It looks like a 15-30. I can't tell if you threaded it right because you didn't post a pic of the threading. Half the tutorials get it wrong (the thread is supposed to go under and through the tension disks and *over* the bar and down to the take-up spring) but they sew anyway.There isn't a lot of value in these because Singer made 24 million model 15s in the 100 years they made them in the US, Canada and Scotland, and God knows how many in China, Japan, and India where they are still in production today.Picrel is from a generic manual but it's right. Thread with the presser bar up or it won't work.It's possible your timing is fucked, of course. You get an old machine that someone stopped using and you have to figure out why they stopped. You also have to oil it.
>>2953671Hmmm from his photo it does like like the thread goes from the check spring E straight to the guide G, instead of through the take up lever and then the guide G.Maybe I'm wrong but that certainly wouldn't help.
>>2952660>>2949350A little update, the needles I ordered came earlier than expected. My first impression was that they might not fit, appearing quite long but guess what... they fit like a glove snugly in the needle holder, leaving plenty of space below the needle. I was honestly very surprised because the needles are brand new Schmetz needles and only 4 euros for a pack of five, while someone else told me needles for these machines are rare and expensive.Best of all it appears to work flawlessly, I contemplated the orientation of the needle for a moment since it has a round shank but the point has a clear asymmetrical shape and I figured it out quite quickly. It was sewing a beautiful chain stitch right away.I will do some more testing later, figure out best way to finish of a stitch, and will share some more pictures too, very excited about this little machine. Will also add a slightly bigger baseplate as I don't have the clamp to keep it in place and it's so lightweight you need three hands to operate it now.Cheers to everyone. Unbelievable how excited this made me, it's so rewarding to get old machines back in working order, I love it.
>>2953733Also the threading is wrong in this photo, please ignore!
>>2953714Either that or he's going from the take up lever to the check spring, which is also not going to work (and maybe break the spring)
>>2949350>>2953733Schmetz System 287 is the same as DBx1, which is maybe the most common industrial sewing machine needle. You should be able to get Organ brand or Flying Tiger DBx1 anywhere in the world.
>>2953758Hmm, didn't know a toy sewing machine from the 40s would actually use a common industrial needle, what an odd thing. I'm glad though, the thing works again. And a little relieved because I was really losing my mind with all the different needles, sizes and standards.
>>2953759Every needle maker has their own name, but that is how it goes. Your pack of five needles will last you a long time unless you start using the toy for basting, which can be really convenient. I was using a $6 hand-held for basting until it literally shattered in my hand.Now for a basting stitch I'm doing the trick of setting the top tension to zero to make a loose stitch I can pull out, but it's not as good.
>>2953671Found an even better diagram
>>2953714I'm not sure he doesn't have the needle in backwards... It should be impossible, but the flat should be to the right and the long groove to the left, but the photo looks like he got it in the other way around?Maybe he was following tutorials for the 15-9x versions that thread right-to-left? That will mess him up.
hey chaps how do i cut viscose fabric when it stretches so much?
>>2953879A rotary cutter and cutting mat can be easier as you allow the fabric to lay flat.
A quick update for those that care.I made a little base for the machine to sit in so I can operate it without having to hold the machine, very convenient. After some fresh oil and cleaning I am very pleased with it.Been testing different threads and playing around with stitch length and tension, was surprised you have quite a bit of control over stitch length. Tension is quite fiddly but it works well. Also, for what is basically a toy and a very low end machine, it's impressive to see how consistent the stitches are, and it doesn't appear to miss stitches either, it happened only once so far because I janked the fabric, something you shouldn't do anyway. The feed dogs work well and consistently, the timing is somehow still right too. A rather silent machine where the most noise comes from the thread being pulled through the fabric.Overall very satisfying, it's almost 80 years old and really does a decent job for its simple design. Maybe I'll make a case to fit around it, not sure if there's any small projects to be done with it, maybe I can do a small patchwork project and see how that holds up.
>>2953988Look at this, isn't that just wonderful?
Here's a little clip showing the mechanism in action, it's a very clever design.
>>2953989Sweet>>2953992Classic chain stitch... Are you sure this is a toy? The toys are usually stamped sheet metal.Before the lockstitch machines were invented and popularized, chain stitchers like the Wilcox and Gibbs pictured were available. but they were used differently than how we use sewing machines. These were kept to the side of the sewing table, not the focus of the table like we do today.
>>2953998Before sewing machines, everything was stitched by hand, which of course was expensive. So having a lot of shit attached to a dress was a class signifier. The more shit on the dress, the richer your husband was. When these little chain stitchers came out, first they were bought by seamstresses to allow them to attach more crap to dresses faster, increasing profits. The dress would still be hand sewn, but then the little sewing machine would be used for all the extras.When every seamstress had one of these little machines, and they started appearing in homes, then any woman could drape themselves in as many frills as they wanted. Of course then the "fashionable" women went back to simpler outfits.
>>2954002By 1900 the well-dressed woman was wearing simpler, more elegant stuff. By 1910 it was way simpler, with emphasis on proper fit and elegant design rather than how many stitches could be made on a dress.Thank you for listening to my Ted talk.
>>2954007forgot pic
>>2937923>>2953998>40's through 50's.Well duh, ok, but I still don't think it's a toy, too well made. An Etsy seller says it was a post-war cheap machine due to post-war German poverty. Maybe it was East German? Dunno.Anyway, it's awesome and I love it. It brings joy to my autistic little heart.
>>2945894>I've finally reached a point where I would not feel ashamed to wear these in public>Owns multiple pairs of crocs>Takes pictures of wearing crocs and puts them on the internetHow bad were your first attempts if they couldn't pass your obviously low standard you have for clothing?
>>2953998>>2954010I'm pretty sure it is a toy, at least the manual posted earlier said so, calling it a "Kinder-Nähmaschine" which, if you know German, translates to children's sewing machine. And while it was made to last, especially by today's standards, compared to other machines I've had from the same period it is still a very "low end" machine. You cannot really be productive with it, heck since the crank wheel is so small it's hard to go at even a medium speed. Things like stitch length can only be adjusted with a screw on the bottom making me assume it's not really meant to be used much besides for tuning the stitches. In the end, it's a fun little device still, a keeper for me and I am grateful actually that the needle was missing, I learned a great deal because of that. I too would love to own a Willcox & Gibbs, those are just the most charming and I reckon they run a great deal smoother than my little Juwel. I'll probably do a little follow up post once I get some sewing down besides the test stitches.
>>2954037>How bad were your first attempts if they couldn't pass your obviously low standard you have for clothing?Crocs might be ugly, but I have yet to find a more comfortable indoor footwear than them. That been said, your right. I never had standards. I wore what people gifted me, no better clothes that free ones. Only recently I obtained the financial leeway to afford to buy clothing I actually like. Little did I know stores just don't even sell what I like and I still have to make everything myselfIt is what it is
>>2954095Indoors if I have to do something in my kitchen, I wear my Vans Flipflops, I dont like touching that floor with my bare feet.
>>2954095>>2954125>indoor footwearamericans and their nasty floors/messed up feet..
>>2954134No matter how much you sweep, no matter how much you clean a floor SOME HOW dust and debris will forever happen, my guy. Also, I do NOT like my socks touching those floors or my bare feet because my feet feel everything.
>>2954134As a yuropoor, the concept of 'indoor footwear' is not foreign to me either.
>>2954134As an Amerifat, I feel seen by this comment.
>>2954160Also, some of us like slippers and socks
>>2953671>>2953869>>2953877So i came home and started messing with the machine and... Yeah i had the needle backwards and threaded it the wrong way, was my first time ever using a sewing machine so i had absolutely no clue what i was doing. I got it working but its still a bitch, had to mess with the tension discs for a while to get it working properly.Now my only problem with it is the fucking pedal cuz it will spin in whatever way it wants, i have to look at the wheel position, think which way i have to press, press it and then it will spin the proper way like to times before going the other way and fucking everything up.Also thanks for all the help anons, wouldn't have gotten here without you.
>>2954359Treadling is a skill, you need some experience to know how to stop it in the right position so you can start it right.You can always pull the wheel by hand in the right direction and use that little momentum to get going.Undo the machine of all threads and practice starting, stopping and starting the treadle. You just need to build a little muscle memory but it's not that complicated.
>>2954359When you start you just pull the handwheel the right direction to start, then keep it going with your feet.The treadlers I know do one foot forwards, one back, so they aren't rocking their ankles for power. Once you get good it's a powerful motion. I watched an auntie sew a seam on a leather bag with a treadle like it was cotton.
>>2954359>mess with the tension discsThread it with the presser foot up, that takes the spring pressure off the tension disks and lets the thread slip in easy. Otherwise it will drop the first stitch.You probably already figured that out.
It's simple
>>2954412but effective
>>2954413Very halloween. Nice Waifu, Anon.
>>2954412What if you added a zipper to the side instead of stitching it, would that work?
Forgetting to flip the pattern piece to trace the 2nd piece will be the death of me...
>>2954431idk why it wouldn't work. I do have a skirt that is closed with a zipper, but it doesn't fully separate. Instead of the hem line here, you'd hem and sew in a zipper. The top band you may still want secure with hook closures instead of a zipper.In my case I just used snaps.
>>2954490ah ok cool. I've never made a skirt, maybe one day I will
Hi,Does anyone knows what fabric this may be?And do you have any ideas on what types of fabrics could be used as stand in for chainmail at 1:16 or 1:18 scale?I read that Garter style knit gives an accurate approximation to chainmail but I need it at a very specific small scale.Thanks!
>>2954527looks like shading mesh to me
>>2936243I really really want to get into sewing my own clothes so they finally fit right... Would it be easiest to just start out with a hand needle and thread to alter existing garnets I don't care about to learn stitching? Get a feel for things like seems? For how different fabrics need different treatment? I imagine jean alterations will be tougher than a fitted t shirt
>>2954577>Would it be easiest to just start out with a hand needle and threadit's not difficult, as long as you have a steady hand you can learn anything. but you need a lot of practice to make consistent and tidy stitches> I imagine jean alterations will be tougher than a fitted t shirtAnd you're right, but it also depends on the type of alterationShortening the hems of pants is easier that adding darts to a dress shirt, which is easier that shortening the waist of said pants Still, testing with hand sewing is cheap and not difficult. It only takes a lot of time to do it well
>>2936243Ok so I have no experience at all with this.I'm buying a wool blanket to transform into a ponchoI'm going to use this tutorialhttps://youtu.be/LvKqXhJ_5J4?t=249With this blankethttps://www.amazon.com/EverOne-Olive-Drab-Retardant-Blanket/dp/B07P1DBLRX?Any pro tip? Im a male 6"25 or 190cm
>>2954648But that's a no-sew project, you need to ask in the no-sew general.Also, you sure you want to wear a poncho that way?
I don't think I could enjoy sewing if I didn't have a laser cutter
>>2954666yeah well is there any better way?
>>2954671The way Eastwood is wearing it in the picture I posted looks like a better way. It's the way everybody else worth it. The video you posted she cuts it down the middle, needs a belt or something
New month, new pair of trousersThis time they didn't have ANY pure cotton fabrics at my local shop, only blends with wool. Since I don't want to deal with wool maintenance I fell back to a synthetic fabric. 60 polyester, 38 viscose, 2 elastineIt does feel more luxurious, but I've always been poor so I don't really know what a luxury pair of trousers feel likeThe pattern is almost the same as the previous one, with 1 big change: I've put 2 pleats on itThis single change, the increase of the front pattern width, was enough to prevent the 2 patterns to be placed side by side. Lucky I bought 2.5m instead of 2m, AND this blend does not shrink after prewash
>>2954721Damn, I really don't like the stretchIt makes drawing and cutting more of a hassle that they need to beThe fabric seems a bit light for winter, so I will add lining down to the kneeIt will be the first time doing both pleats and lining, hopefully it not going to be too hard
>>2954734>bit light for winterYou should have tried the wool
>>2954833No thanks, no wool for meI live 40km from the nearest dry cleaner and sure I won't waste my time washing clothes by hand I'm quite lazy
>>2954860It's a blend, you machine wash it with a spoonful of dish detergent on gentle
>>2954902>It's a blend, you machine wash itYou can do it with blends? I assumed you have to bring them to a dry cleaner like any other wool >with a spoonful of dish detergent on gentleNow you're just pulling my leg
>>2954920it's true, you can just machine wash wool blends, in terms of winter clothing they're quite good too, im a synthetic hater but wool blends are very performant and also very durable, much more than any non blend wool
>>2954574Absolutely not.The one I posted is from an action figure, it can't possibly be made from metal wire.
>>2954924Doesn’t it depend on what it’s blended with? I wash wool fabric or wool knits with eucalan since you don’t need to rinse it, and then run through the spin cycle on my washer, then lay out or hang to dry. Wool fabric holds such a crisp fold, too, and irons really well.
