Last thread -> >>2974706 Patch edition - Got a hole? We'll help you!linktr(dot)ee/4chansewing <---- links and shitAlways 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! We also talk about cosplay creation, fursuits, and more. Everything sewing related is related, just don't be overly cringe. Or just show off your work.---------------------------------------------------------------Your question may be stupid, but ask it anyway.
i just made some BULLLLLLLLSHITTTTTT!!
>>2996366Extremely cute
Are you guys making your dad anything today? Or if you're a dad did your kids make you anything?
>>2996152how mighty is this
>>2996640You couldn't handle it anon
any plooshie makers in the thread?when ur patterning darts, have u ever tried curved (as opposed to straight) darts? i've read that they're supposed to make a rounder finish, but have u ever noticed a difference?pic rel
>>2996366But does it suck your dick?
>>2996152>Your question may be stupid, but ask it anyway.At the risk of not looking at the linktree before work, how do I practice sewing up holes for clothes? Both for casual and work clothes? (aka clothes you don't give a fuck if the stitching shows and clothes where the sticking doesn't show.)
>>2997064I find it negligible (when sewing, I don't make patterns)
I want to recreate a rare shirt that I had stolen in the mail. Anyone know how to fuse like plastic/vinyl to a shirt to make a liquid filled pocket like pic related?
why are these threads so frickin comfy, man. always wanted to make fancy suits and shirts for men but have no idea of where to start, should i just read some pattern making books?
>>2997652Compared to the rest of 4chan, /diy/ I have noticed is not really about arguing. I mean "Do it yourself" and people are willing to help lately. Also, get to it anon! I'm gonna start making cloaks soon
>>2997652Pattern making and suit making are both pretty advanced. I'd recommend finding a shirt pattern that you like and trying to make it. And watch a bunch of YouTube video tutorials about sewing skills to learn some basics (threading your machine, sewing a straight line properly, etc).The Big 4 pattern companies (Simplicity, McCall's, Vogue, Butterick) are a pretty safe choice in that the patterns should be well-made, but their instructions are written with the assumption that the reader knows what they're doing, so they can be kinda hard to follow for a beginner. Indie pattern companies tend to have instructions that are easier to follow.Also, avoid Etsy when looking for patterns. All the super cheap patterns on there were probably generated by AI and never tested by the person who's selling them. If the seller only shows you line art (and maybe a picture of one single finished garment that looks like it might be AI-generated), do not buy it. Decent pattern makers have people test their patterns out before they start selling them, and they'll have the pictures to prove it. Twig & Tale is a good example of this (although their style is probably not what you're going for). If you look at any of their patterns, you'll see a bunch of pictures of a bunch of different garments that were made from the pattern.tldr: if the seller can't prove that people have successfully used a pattern, don't waste your time on it
Where the fuck do you cunts get male patterns? All the pirates have female shit cause, I get it, most of the people sewing are women. But I want a trucker jacket pattern that wont cost 40 bucks, why is this fucking hobby so expensive, I just wanna be a fag and make my own clothes!!!!!!
>>2997872>grab garment>grab a lot of tacing paper>aquire large, flat surface to lay garment>put tracing paper over garment>draw along the seams of the separate pieces of garment (sleeves, front, back, whatever)>measure to match/correct lines>add needed seam allowance around seamspattern aquired. go wild
I've had this three piece suit for a few years, and while I've never had the chance to use it (or willingness to be fair), I wanted to fix the only defect it has.The vest's back is made of two panels, and the top is fraying open like in the picture, how could I come around fixing it in a way that won't alter the size much? I was thinking of finding a similar fabric to use an auxiliary piece so the thread has some actual material to latch onto, but that may be stupid and not useful
>>2997888fuck me backwards, I forgot the picture
>>2997887I mean I know how to make a pattern out of something I own but this is something I don't want to buy. And that's what I'm struggling with. Guess I'll have to bite the bullet and buy it.
>>2997891>buy garment at a place with good refund policy>do >>2997887>return garment>free pattern
>>2997891Get something that has the size and shape you want from Goodwill for cheap and disect that fucker. It doesn't need to be the right color, fabric, etc.
>>2997872I graduate from Bunka Fashion College so I draft anything I want, if you can read Japanese their patternmaking textbooks are available in bookstores but missing critical details and certain instructions are straight up wrong.
>>2997928>minor typo in "graduated" Well, off to kill myself.
>>2997872Easy. Load up some kind of program like visio. Drop the picture on it. Using the drawing tool to map the outline, you want the dimensions. You need a length/width measurement so you can scale the units correctly between the software and reality, and don't forget angles.Once you have the measurements, load up some CAD program, I use inventor. Layout the pattern pieces in CAD. Once you have the CAD done, just layout the fabric you need with a ruler / protractor and mark it with a fabric pencil.This is the way I do it and it eliminates the need for gay ass tracing paper and all other kinds of shit.Only catch is you need to learn a little bit of 2D CAD if you don't know it, which is trivial for clothes patterns.I challenge anyone to come up with a better solution than this. You don't need any patterns or paper or any of that nonsense.
>>2997958And here's an example, basic cargo vest. You only need one side for the front if it's symmetric. The back you just need to mirror the pattern and change the neck for whatever you want.
I'm gonna go to Office Depot tomorrow and get a big ass cloak pattern tomorrow
>>2998031Do me a favor and check out if they still sell cassette players
As someone who has never sewed anything before how hard would it be to make a handkerchief? I plan on using it primarily to dab my forehead whenever i start sweating too much
>>2997064Late on this, but plushmaker here. I've always just done straight darts, largely for the convenience of sewing them. I'm already sewing so many curves elsewhere, I can't be assed with doing more on the face.That said, try it out and experiment. If it works better for you, go for it
>>2998128Dude, just go to walmart and get for less than 2 dollars. Everything you would get to make it will cost you nearly over 1000xs more. I know you want to do it, but as you said, you gave never sewn so you likely do not have anything, no extra fabric, no needles, no spare anything. Wait till you get all the extra stuff like a lot of us we have. This right now is more about saving money.
>>2997064Yeah, I use curved darts where necessary but I guess it's always the goal to create the highest possible quality. I never pre-cut darts like in your pic, though. Always sew and then dart if necessary for the fabric (I skip it entirely with moth bodies because I accidentally fucked the mohair pile before pulling it out of the seam too many times kek.)My day job has basically shut down for the last week of financial year, so I've had heaps of time to smash out some projects I've had lined up for ages.
>>2998263Now sew the moth's pregnant and happy.
Haven’t sewed in 2 years and got a commissioned and made a whole skirt from memory.
>>2998309What's the closure on it? Invisible zipper?
Where do you anons buy your fabric? Does anyone know a good place to get printed fabrics like roughcut uses?Right now I've got two bolts of some dark green and almost-black fabric I got from walmart years ago when I needed to make a costume. It feels vaguely like a thin canvas. I'm thinking about using it to make some stuff, a work apron, maybe some pants (although I'm sure the crotch will blow out in no time as always happens). I'm sure it's shit material but I just have so much of it
>>2998601Walmart and Hobby Lobby when it's on sale. I wouldn't worry about fabric that much, you can always patch it, gives it character. I think in terms of function and utility rather than appearance.
>>2998601I go to real fabric stores but you have to be judicious about what you buy.Quilting stores are fairly common but are often in out-of-the-way spots for cheaper rent.
>>2998601Hobby Lobby, they have a huge selection now, they have sales every other week, 30% off. also Fine Fabrics.
>>2997958paper isn't gay computers are gay
>>2997872are those fleece insides just a liner
>>2998525pretty much don't have that skirt anymore, I already shipped it out but i have another skirt i made awhile back with the same zipper & button set up.
>>2996152Hi guys, I'm a moron who doesn't know shit about fuck. I might need to do some repair work on a photography vest in the near future. What kind of thread do I buy that's extremely tough? There are apparently a trillion different kinds of thread and all I want is "won't break, compatible with normal needle technology."
>>2998912https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/thread-tools-repair/products/gutermann-mara-70
>>2998921I knew you guys would fucking deliver. Thanks, anon.
>>2998629>I wouldn't worry about fabric that much, you can always patch it, gives it characterSo every pair of pants I own (I have like 8 pairs like this now, levis and carhartt's mostly) always has a fabric failure in crotch kind of where the thighs rub together. It's a really unattractive spot to bring attention to with a patch and usually the only place that fails, and the main reason I'm concerned about fabric quality unfortunately
>>2998969I'm not a girl but isn't that what skirts and dresses are for?
>>2998927If you don't care how it looks and you are a cheap piece of shi- I mean, "value concious", dental floss. Great for field repairs too. Or even stitching up a deep cut. Boil it or soak it in isopropyl alcohol or some such before that last one though.
>>2999713Did you know everytime you cut your teeth with floss you dose your brain with microplastics? It's true, it came to me in a dream...
>>2998969Yeah, crotch blowout is a thing. The better advice is to get pants with a better ride to them so it doesn't rub between your legs as much. That being said, still an easy enough fix for these with a patch folks can't see. What I've done for my jeans that have blowouts is pin a piece of scrap denim inside, then just tack it on with some stitching from outside. Next, get some thread the pretty well matches your jeans, drop the feed dogs, and just start zigzagging back and forth across the hole, following the grain of the denim best you can. This helps secure the patch down and blend it in, so folks don't even see it unless they've got their face up in your crotch.
