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Invalid Octopus
Jun 30, 2008

When is dinner?
My mom just mailed me the quilt that I started when I was 8 or so. A lot of it has been poorly handsewn so I guess I'll have to go over that with the machine. It also would be nice if it was a bit bigger, so I might see if I can add a border to that. And then I need to learn how to actually put together a quilt! It'd be nice if this actually got finished.

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Invalid Octopus
Jun 30, 2008

When is dinner?
Hello sewing thread. My boyfriend has a quilt that is quite sentimental to him. It's unfortunately falling apart, mostly on the non-quilt side. I think getting it in better condition would be a nice Christmas present for him. I am a pretty beginner sewer, but I have a nice machine (Brother CS6000i) I can use. I've never quilted before. Is this something I could probably fix on my own over the next month, or should I find a professional? It looks like the entire back needs to be replaced.
e: it's about 5'x5'.

Invalid Octopus fucked around with this message at 20:25 on Nov 27, 2013

Invalid Octopus
Jun 30, 2008

When is dinner?
The threading on my purse strap broke. Is this something I can fix myself (do I need special thread?) or should I have it fixed?

Invalid Octopus
Jun 30, 2008

When is dinner?

Reformed Tomboy posted:

You can easily fix it yourself if you have a good strong needle and thick thread (or thin string). Depending on how many layers you need to go through, you may want to use a proper leather needle and/or pliers (to pull/push the needle). This is assuming it's real leather. If it's fake, it shouldn't be that tough to get the needle through.

Ideally you'd use a waxed thread or string, but if you use an ordinary but durable thread and go over the area a few times it should hold.

Well, the holes are already there, so piercing the leather isn't an issue. I'll see if I can find some waxed thread, then!

Invalid Octopus
Jun 30, 2008

When is dinner?
Does anyone have any preferred sites/blogs/guides for tailoring off-the-rack clothes? I'm not a total novice, but the clearer the better.

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