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Micomicona posted:oh my goshhh beautiful! Thanks. I didn't get a picture of it after sewing on the trim at the neck so hopefully my client sends me one.
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My list- Prince, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu(kid),Sock Monkey(toddler),PeeWee(toddler),NHL Ice Girl,Dragon, Miss Yvonne,Totoro,Renaissance princess (the red dress), Black Cat(kid), Blue pixilated khakis
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Princess Tutu posted:I... made a moogle suit for my toddler. Yeah I'm a costume maker/seamstress https://www.sewsmooth.net Or https://www.facebook.com/SewSmooth
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Oct 30, 2016 02:27
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If you have a local machine dealer that sells Juki, Pfaff, Janome or Bernina I would take her there and get a machine. Many offer extra classes and service plans on the machines that are very helpful.
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Nov 28, 2016 03:16
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Tres Burritos posted:On a scale from 0 to impossible, how hard would it be for someone who sewed once in gradeschool to make a hoodie? Do you start with a pillowcase first and then work your way up or something? I really kinda want to make a fancy hoodie. Sewing with knits can be a bit intimidating but something with less stretch may be a fine place to start for a hoody. I'd say start with a pillowcase first though. something like this would probably be easy. http://www.simplicity.com/new-look-pattern-6142-misses-mens-separates/6142.html#sz=30&start=33
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Dec 7, 2016 01:44
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fart simpson posted:I'm trying to sew something with a pretty stretch knit for the first time and it's really frustrating so far Walking feet are great, Making sure you have the right needle and the zig zag or stretch stitch will be your friend. Also For hems or what not the washaway hem tape is awesome. I have been sewing stretch stuff more often this year and I had to get a new serger and learn how to use that properly. Such a pain.
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Dec 7, 2016 04:45
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fart simpson posted:Yeah but I'm finding sometimes the zig zag isn't working? Like I can see the needle moving side to side but then when I'm done with the stitch there are patches of straight stitch somehow What needle are you using?
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Dec 7, 2016 05:33
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I use something underneath it and a piece of 100% cotton. A pillowcase should be fine- may be easier than a towel.
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Dec 11, 2016 00:04
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When dealing with machine problems it is usually a tension or needle problem. If both tensions are fine then I switch out the needle. Making sure you have the right needle for the project ends up being very important. I also switch out the thread- thread can get bad if it's been sitting around for years. If I'm still having issues than I assume it's the timing and take it to the repair shop because I'm not technically inclined and need my machines to work. For any new sewers I suggest checking out classes on Craftsy or finding a sewing blogger that does the kind of thing you want to do.
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Dec 17, 2016 16:07
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Sewing up some matching Pajamas for Christmas.
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I'm not going to be on the forums much anymore but I do have instagram/Facebook etc https://www.instagram.com/funhilde/
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kernel panic posted:I'm looking to buy my first serger, and I'm interested in either the Brother 1034d or Janome MOD 8933. It's easy to find reviews of the former but not so much the latter - does anyone happen to have experience with it to share? I got the Juki MO-50e and it is about the same price point as the Brother. I really like it so far. I got it as a back up to my pfaff coverlock and I am now not using the other machine at all until I can figure out how to actually coverlock with it.
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Boz0r posted:My girlfriend is looking for an overlocker machine. Not too expensive, but not poo poo. What should she get? Brother 1034 or Juki MO-50e I have the Juki and its a pretty good machine.
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legendof posted:I have a serger (the brother 1034d that everyone has) that's worth probably about $100. I tried to serge faux fur and broke a needle. When this happened, I also managed to mess up the timing somehow - it makes a metal on metal grinding noise, I think the upper looper is hitting something. Unfortunately, I can't find a place locally that does serger repairs for less than $120, usually much more. Is there anything I can do? It's not under warranty. You may try to join the 1034d facebook group and see if there is any help. You aren't likely to get a repair for less than $120
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Oct 1, 2017 04:54
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there wolf posted:Looks good. Indulging in silly clothing is one of home-sewings great pleasures. Yeah. Most of what I sew for myself ends up being silly.
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Yeah I'm totally loving the custom undergarments. I have had some ideas but my Spandex sewing skills are still very lacking.
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Apr 27, 2018 21:50
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Goldaline posted:It's really not difficult to work with I think just very different! I use a combo of Pellon 542, EZ Steam and spray adhesive to keep everything together and stable...I'm hoping soon to do some video tutorials on it, I finally got a camera capable of video. Nice I look forward to that. I think it is a manner of patience. I have that Kane costume underway and I really need to finish it.
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Apr 27, 2018 22:25
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nesbit37 posted:There is a fabric pattern that I really like that is up for preorder until 5/20 (for the curious: https://knitoriousfabric.com/collections/products ). I really want to just make a men's t-shirt with this stuff, but am surprisingly having difficulty finding a pattern for one that doesn't do something weird like add pockets to it. Anyone have a good, pretty basic, t-shirt pattern they can recommend? These patterns are fairly expensive so I need to make sure I lock down how much fabric I need before I put the order in since its too much just buy an extra yard and hope its ok. If you join the Love Notions Pattern FB group you can get a free code for a women's tshirt pattern. https://www.lovenotions.com/product/laundry-day-tee-xs-xxxl
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Goldaline posted:These are slightly less nsfw so hopefully it's ok to just post them inline...after seeing a lot of cosplayers struggle with really improbably thigh high designs, I decided to put my mind to making a one-piece legging with a mesh top that would give the *illusion* of a thigh high without any of the struggle of them falling down/cutting in. The art nouveau style garter and matching velvet underwear was just for fun, this was mostly a "proof of concept" to drum up commissions. I really need to come up with something to commission you to do.
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May 16, 2018 19:14
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Sockser posted:I’m looking to make a bumper that’s going to run along the edge of a rounded table, got me some vinyl on the cheap (only $4/yd, minus the end of bolt discount!) I'd suggest getting some foam that already curves and do some draping to see what the best shape to make would be. You can get different styles usually sold as baby safety items.
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May 21, 2018 18:20
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Goldaline posted:Get them Schmetz for cheap from Wawak. Actually buy all your thread, elastic and notions from Wawak. Yeah. I don't know what took me so long to figure this out.
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Cowwan posted:Status update: There are guides you can use to keep the edge of the fabric in a solid line.
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