/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>7732023
>>7732005
I received the pants that went with the jacket shown >>7731982 today.

Looks like the outer seams really are not flat felled seams.

Both the garments were made in the same country. Looks like the factory that made the jacket had a special machine while the one that made the pants didn't.

>>7731974
I'm trying to reproduce seams commonly found on military garments, like pic related. They're perfectly flat on the inside as well as outside.

Flat felled seams have to be the most common ones I've encountered.

I suppose the glue would be good if it's just for looks, but what method do you suggest?

>>7731961
What's wrong with that?

>>7731784
I was just practicing from scrap. That one was just joining together many bad attempts.

>>7731830
>>7731893
>>7731890
I came up with this instead:
>Stitch first line like normal after first fold
>Stich along fold's edge
>Use fabric glue to hold flap down.

Could this work? Of course it doesn't have the structural support of a real flat-felled seam but it at least looks the part.

I'm now trying to make a "sleeve" close with a flat-felled seam.

Pic related is as far as I've gotten. I can't figure out how to make the second stitch parallel to that one to make the seam flat.

How do I do it? It's certainly possible since I've seen many denim garments with such seams on legs and sleeves.

>>7729208
They don't consistently show. It just happens once or twice and always on the row of thread corresponding to the thread in the bobbin (I had put 2 different colored threads in the machine).

>>7729208
They don't consistently show. It just happens once or twice and always on the row of thread corresponding to the thread in the spindle (I had put 2 different colored threads in the machine).

>>7729191

>>7729171
Thanks.

Last attempt.

The threads usually end up looking like that with a few loose stitches.

How do I fix that? Should I increase tension?

>>7729123
I'm not sure.

It's all just random stuff I've found.

I believe the thread came from a cheap sewing kit I bought at a student store while college was still in session.

>>7729045
Thanks.

I was just practicing using scrap.

Here's attempt 2.

How is my Flat Felled Seam?

In action:
http://youtu.be/ReM3B6bzMYg

>>7726383
Yes I know that. How can I tell when to use it?

>>7726374

>>7723016
I managed to thread it. Here's the result.

The machine feeds the cloth and stitches without any hickups.

How can I tell when to reduce/increase tension?

>>7721786
Here's some videos of the machine working.

Is there anything glaringly wrong with the mechanism from this video/how it sounds?

http://youtu.be/7KXvdVLI5R8
http://youtu.be/Piizrp9frS8

>>7721711
The problem wasn't electrical.

The motor ran for a long time with no load and never overheated.

I went into the motor anyways and found very little carbon or dust. Nothing but bright shiny copper inside.

>>7721666
>>7721711
I ended up cleaning out all the rust, dust, and gunk with some WD40, Q-Tips and a rag.
It's now running faster than before without overheating.

I guess I'll just have to wait for the WF40 to evaporate and replace it with sewing machine oil.

>>7720445
I'm currently trying to fix the machine. Motor works fine when carrying no load.

I've lubricated the motor and cleaned it.

However, when I stick it on the machine with the belt, I get maybe 10 cycles before the motor stops and makes a humming noise.

I'm guessing the load of the machine is too much as it is. I'm going to try to lubricate the mechanical parts. Any other suggestions?

Got the machine back.

Their technician wanted to charge me $80 for cleaning out the motor's dust and oiling the joints.


The sales guy said I could do it myself in a few hours.

>>7719235
Because I was on a phone and fuck you that's why.

>>7718093
That's all I need. I don't do any fancy sewing. Just repairs and very basic work with cloth that is jean denim grade at most.


What's the thickest/toughest fabric yours can handle?

>>7718027
>>7718052
I bought it.

I've taken it to a very good local repair service which gives free estimates after looking at it.

If it ends up being too much, I'd like to try doing it myself as a learning experience.

>>7717972
Thanks.

Motor also gets hot very fast. I'm guessing it will need to be cleaned and oiled.

How powerful is this machine supposed to be?

Can it take something like the twill used in jeans?