/diy/ - Do It Yourself

How about how to sew in general? o_o

Burda has lots of free patterns, but they're user-made so some are pretty shit-tier.

>>8563
You have a machine right?

Seagulls have most of that shit, but I don't know how long it'll take for /cgl/ to pay attention to this board. Moreover, I'm not sure we want them bringing their tripfaggotry here, either..

In any case, I'll post what shit I have. some of it is for middle-aged housewives and grandmas, but knowing how to modify an existing pattern makes most anything useful.

>>8570
But they're all skirts and dresses and shit. I'm a woman and I don't want any of that crap.

>>8563
Look up types of stitches online. That's a good start. Then maybe move up to 3-dimensional stuffed animals for a girlfriend or something, to get a sense of sewing forms and not just tubes and pockets.

>>8576
>implying you need a machine to sew well or fast
>implying machines aren't fucking expensive, impossible to transport, and complete bitches to setup and fix

>>8587
>I don't know how long it'll take for /cgl/ to pay attention to this board.

We're already aware of it. Unfortunately, my specialties are less sewing and more electronics and CNC type stuff, so I don't have much to add to this thread.

>>8626
>>>implying machines aren't fucking expensive, impossible to transport, and complete bitches to setup and fix

>>got a free sewing machine from Craigslist
>>most older machines are under $40
>>work just fine and have been for decades

>>8626
>implying sewing machines are all of those negative things you listed.

I bought mine for like $80. It can be carried without issue, and only needs one plug, which is for both the power and the pedal on a single socket. Any additional setup would be the standard fare for placing thread on the machine, which is about as difficult as threading a needle.

Fixing a sewing machine yourself isn't that complicated, but can also be avoided by just taking it in for the occasional tune-up. They're cheap, btw.

You may be a Luddite.

>>8626
I got my sewing machine for $30. Good condition used ones aren't hard to find. They're up there with exercise equipment in terms of "I bought/got as gift and thought I'd use but didn't and need the space, you can have it for cheap."

I'll give you fixing though, that IS a bitch.

>>8626
>implying walking is faster than driving a car
>implying cars aren't fucking expensive and complete bitches to setup and fix

Trained fashion designer/patternmaker btw

>>8626
>implying making wearable clothes is even worth it without a machine

Got one an Aunt was planning on throwing away for free.
Use every time I sew.
Where are you guys are bringing yours that it needs to be easily transportable? mine sits on my desk at home. Do you go to sewing parties?

i'd like to use this thread and ask for a picture on the most basic stitching types
i only know the in out one..

>>8700
Conventions. Having a sewing machine in the room incase something happens, or if a costume wasn't finished in time, is always nice.

I find it's impossible to find decent men's sewing patterns :(

Your best bet is to check out sites like Vogue or Mccall's and look at their sewing patterns. They have sales frequently where it's like $3.99 a pattern and you can switch some of it up if you'd like.

A lot of the men's sewing patterns are really basic, but on the upside you can modify it easy enough.

>>8707
Like, embroidery stitches?
I used to have this book that would have been perfect but I donated it a while back.
Do you need stitches that will show or just for holding things together? Because I just use the in-and-out one to hold things together, or backstitch (pic related) if it's going to show.

Is this for sewing or can cross-stitch & embroidery hang out here too?

pict is babby's first cross stitch. It's terrible. But... ~nostalgia~. I'm better now.

>>8717
Derp! Of course, I've never been in that situation before but if it happened to me a machine would be invaluable.

>>8719
I'm not a man, but as someone who goes to 4chan regularly you can bet I don't like any of the feminine crap that I find. I'm mostly interested in backpacks, cases, vests, pants, shorts, and various practical things.

Btw, have this pattern but it looks too busy for most clothing items. What do?

>>8750
I love it.
Post moar.

>>8781
Depends on your style. Could make a good do-rag. You could just tie it to some part of your person.

>>8750
fuck yeah.
>tfw pic related cost 20$ from urban outfitters.

are people fucking retarded?

>>8719
>I find it's impossible to find decent men's sewing patterns :(
Couldn't agree more. Even if you're willing to pay for patterns, there still isn't a lot of them for men.

>>8781
I would mug someone for their backpack made out of this. A wallet would be epic as well.
love wallets
>iron-on heavy interfacing
>make pattern. (see: rectangles)
>????
>profit!

>>8805
I used to wear those a lot actually, but I cut my hair for the third time in my life and it now looks stupid. Anyway, the fabric is kind of stiff but still pretty thin. I have no clue what this would be practical for. I was making an apron before with it, since I like to cook and so do my friends, but I dunno. I'll still have some left over if I finish that.

I'm more interesting in hand sewing techniques that create reliable mends and other such things than anything else. My cloth-fixing technique is crude at best.

>>8837
Ha ha, that would be neat but who would I give it to? My friends have wallets, and I own a good one as well. The only chicks I know are weird kinds of non-Mexican hispanic, too.

Don't think I have enough for a backpack, unfortunately. It's definitely not strong enough for that either.

>>8884
My favourite way to mend rips and small tears in clothing is to use light-weight iron-on interfacing. You have to ask for it at most fabric stores, but you put it in the inside of the clothing, arrange the fabric so the hole is closed, and iron. This works best for small rips in stretchy clothing

>>8587
TOO LATE

>>8884
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/03/howto_hand_sew_a_blind_hem.html

>>8812
lol are you serious. That's precious

There's another thread hanging out that's specifically cross stitch, so I'm gonna hang over there.

We should have a kniting thread.
I have this urge to start making wooly jumpers recently.

>>8533

Go to Amazon and buy yourself a book on pattern making. Also do yourself a favor and find a book on tailoring and fitting. A great book is The Dressmaker's Technique Bible - it teaches you all the little tricks, but also the right way to do things so they fit professionally. There are a bazillion pattern making books, here's a list:

http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/sewing-patternmaking-reference

>>8920
That's actually exactly what I do 90% of the time. But that's generally for fixing gigantic gaping holes.

I love cross-stitch and I love this thread and I love you, /diy/.

>>8884
bump.

What's the best thread/method to repair the inside ankle tears of my jeans?

>>9000
nice get
also wat

Fleece hats. Slap Pokemon ears on these, post 'em on Etsy and eBay, make a fortune in weeaboo gold.

>>9000
Cool get, bro. You win a prize!
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AFUE6UFE
Also, see this:
>>8926

>>9000
Are you talking about the nasty fraying too-long jeans get from dragging on the ground, or actual holes?
Also, basic stitches for hand-stitching.

I guess you could say that this is a ... Sewing Thread!!!!
YYEAAAAHHH

Bows.

>>9073
thank ya
>>9022
I have flat feet, and my ankles constantly knock against each other, causing the bottom, inside portion of my pant legs to get all torn up.

/diy/ power level is over 9000?

any cutesy santa and reindeer/elf whatever plushie patterns?

Circle skirt.

>>9137
I have shit that can be modded into what you want...
This one, for example, can be modified to be a reindeer if you make antlers.

>>9067
I hate these types of tutorials. This hat will not properly fit anyone's head, it will probably obscure vision too. Nobody's head is shaped like the top of a cucumber or cheap dildo (which I guess would be a cucumber)

>>9164
(ノ ಠ益ಠ)ノ ponies

thanks bro, do you happen to have a picture of a finished one?

>>9164
And maybe use this for an elf?

I fucking love sewing! I secretly sewed stuff for a little while and it was really fun. I'm terrible at making patterns though.

>>9219
Sauce?

>>9346

http://impetere.deviantart.com/art/Felt-Fairy-Doll-front-64971299
http://impetere.deviantart.com/art/Felt-Fairy-Doll-pattern-64971570

Fuck yeah, look what I found
http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

>>9358

wow, I like the wings

>>9358
Thanks, maker!

>>9377
i don't get it
are there actual patterns on this wiki?
what do i need to do to see more than just the cover?

>>9405
ಠ_ಠ You know, that's a good question. I had the impression when I posted that it would actually have some fucking vintage patterns in it.

>>9419
That's disappointing...

>>9419

This site is probably a reference tool - it catalogs the covers of vintage patterns, so you can look up the pattern numbers. There are still mail-order and internet-order catalogs which carry out-of-print patterns, but you most often have to know the pattern company name and number.

I make all my own patterns, but that's because I've been sewing for years (many many 4H projects, yes I'm a countryfag). Once you understand how fabric hangs, and once you understand how fit is different from person to person, you can make your own patterns.

If you want to know how something works, take it apart, right? Same thing applies to sewing - take an old tshirt, or an old pair of pants. Cut it apart at the seams. Look at how the pieces look individually, and how they fit together. Look at where the seams are, so they contour to the body and are hidden. Start small - go to Goodwill and buy a baby shirt, and use an old bedsheet or something for fabric. Cut the shirt apart, and pin it to the fabric. Cut around the edges and sew it together. Practice really does make perfect, and once you understand how the individual parts look on their own and relate to the whole you'll be able to start drawing your own patterns on waste cloth and cutting them out.

How does backstitching work? I don't get it.

>>9581
there's this awesome new site called Your Tube or something like that I heard they have tons of videos

>>9581
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GFFTgKay8g

this video...wtf.
effective though

>>9598
Cool, thanks. I'll have to try that next time I fix something.

Yo!

Anyone know where I can pirate some pattern scaling software?

Or find a reliable method for scaling in analogue mode? (by hand?)

I've looked at most of my file sharing haunts, and come up empty.

I've only used a sewing machine once or twice, and found it to be pretty unwieldy and frustrating. I'm sure that since everyone else seems to think it's easier, that I was doing something wrong. Or, maybe it's just because I've always hand sewn everything, and am used to that.

I was thinking of getting a very simple sewing machine with only a few stitches and learning on that. Can anyone give me advice for starting out on a sewing machine? :)

>>9811
Here's my advice:
Sewing machines suck balls and they're for people who can't sew for real like you.
Continue doing God's work. Sew penis cozies by hand.

>>9811

The small el cheapo Singer machines are really nice to learn on. Just follow the instructions in the handbook that comes with it. Don't buy an older machine from a thrift store unless you already know how to set it up, wind your bobbins, etc. There are quite a few tutorials on YouTube that are quite helpful for learning how to thread the machine, etc. However, you need to learn the foundations of fabric construction first. Learn to hand stitch, cut patterns, etc. first.

>>9883
>>9883
I know how to cut/piece/modify patterns, and hand sew, as well as some basic embroidery. A cheapy Singer is exactly what I was looking at, actually, haha. :)

>>9925

Well then you're good to go :D Singer makes nice machines, but the best part is that you can buy cheap extra parts (extra feet, bobbins, etc.) because the off-brand ones are made mostly for Singer machines.

I have a Husqvarna machine that I got for a Christmas gift one year, and it's fantastic - it has a zillion programmable stitches and so many options; however, it's not for the beginner. You don't need all those stitches until you're doing advanced work.

Just keep at it. :D

>>9990
>>9990
Thank you so much. ^-^

Is it very hard to learn how to machine sew a hem on jeans? It's tiresome to do by hand [and gives you ouchy fingers!], and fifteen dollars to have a hem taken up is a lot of money. >:I

>>10047
No! it's really easy! You'll need to use the heavy denim thread of course and can't cheap out on a needle.

>>10100
>>10100
As excited as I am to be able to make gifts and such, I think that's the thing I'm most excited about, hahaha. :P

>>10047

Yup, but if you're going to machine sew them, make sure you use a heavy-duty needle. Also, make sure that the thread (if you buy heavier thread) can be carried by your machine. If the thread's too heavy, it'll get caught up in the machine and make a mess. Good luck :D

bump, as this is a good thread.

/cgl/ had some good threads that were archived. may be worth looking for.

I'm new to sewing and pretty enthused about this board.

Aside from the asshats that are apparently too dense to work a machine, sewing is pretty easy, so far. Making T-shirts and anything similar is cake.

Oh, yeah, I made this mask for trail riding/dirt biking/looking generally awesome.

I'm new to sewing and pretty enthused about this board.

Aside from the asshats that are apparently too dense to work a machine, sewing is pretty easy, so far. Making T-shirts and anything similar is cake.

Oh, yeah, I made this mask for trail riding/dirt biking/looking generally awesome.

i made a thread showing off the case i sewed for my ereader and glass pipe. if you've never sewed before you can learn and have your first simple felt lined case made within 15 minutes with a dollar store sewing kit and a buck fifty in fabric.

>>14454

>>9595

Are you seriously pulling that shit on the /diy/ board?

>>14635
sue me

>>9581

>>14325
I'm new to sewing too! How much does it usually cost you in materials? I got two industrial strength sewing machines sitting in the living room, and one of them was just oiled, so.. I'm willing to learn some basic stuff before moving on.

have a nice embroidery pattern

>>8626
Actually, the local *Marts (K, Wal, S, whatever) tend to have basic machines (lightweight-they won't do denim, for example) for around $100.
Sewing machines are NOT expensive nowadays.

>>14952
true that. they're not that heavy either. if a wimpy 5ft gal can haul hers around. you can too.

>>14956
why would you need to haul it around? set it up at a table or something and be done with it. It's not like you need to make house calls to a bunch of people. If someone wants something they can come to you.

Whats going on here, Femanons?

bump?

i love embroidery. you can make patterns out of anything

>>8587
>tying thread to needle with a knot.
I... what?

Question: I am mad retarded and can never get the fabric to be taut on the hoop. What do? Am I using the wrong fabric? I just picked a loose-weave linen off the shelf. Then when I try to actually do the embroidery the fabric puckers and sags.

Also is there a faster/easier method than using the dominant hand to push and pull the needle, first on top, then move hand to bottom, then back to top because that shit takes forever.

>>15118
That's pretty cute.

>>15145
loose weave linen? pics please. you might be using shitty fabric.

as for pulling the fabric taunt, you don't want it to be tight like a drum. make sure that the fabric is bigger than the hoop. pull the fabric fairly tight and secure the hoop. gently pull the fabric on the edges a bit more.

most stitches are designed to go from one stitch to the other without the 'stabbing' in and out top to bottom motion.

example the back stitch.

I'm a fan of cross-stitch embroidery, myself. I'm a dude and I can't do shit with tools, but hand me a needle and I'm ready to kick some ass.

I'm such a faggot.

That said, cross-stitch stitches resemble bits like on old video games. That opens up a world of possibilities if that is your bag. For extra win, get a starchy pattern and embroider your clothes like a goddamned pro with gamer shit.

>now don't those $20 gamer shirts at Hot Topic seem extra lame?

>>15204
I don't think it's faggy.

it's very relaxing

>>15165
I don't have pics, and it probably is shitty fabric but I'll give another stab at it doh ho ho thanks anon

>>15118
Did you make that? It is lovely!
I want to start embroidery now. I'mma go google it. Anyone have any particularly good sites or book suggestions?

>>15302
thanks!

awesome embroidery websites:
http://www.feelingstitchy.com/
http://wildolive.blogspot.com/search/label/embroidery%20basics

and any inks from those sites.

for books:
complete guide to needlework by reader's digest. which you can buy used because it's out of print. really easy to find though.

it is probably the only book you need.

>>15394
Thanks, I'll look into it!

>>15237
That dude is manly as fuck. I bet he wrestles bears and shit.

>>15237
Oh boy. He quite resembles my dad.

Pinterest has some cute stuff

I'm a materialistic whore so I'm always giving in to my urges to buy sewing-related reference books. I don't think I'd be willing to remove the binding from anyone but I think I'd be up for spending a couple hours taking photos of the pages in celebration of the new board if anyone had any interest? There are also a few good torrents on demonoid with the pricier textbooks and shittons of embroidery patterns.

>>15553

At risk of sounding gay, it does

I was sewing some broadcloth together recently to make a quick, cheap costume, but no matter what I do, the fabric crinkles. I was told it was from stretching the fabric too tight, but that doesn't seem to be the case. When I tried changing the thread tension or type of stitch it still crinkled.

What do?

>>15701
Hm..lf you could post a picture you might be able to get some more accurate info but I'll at least list off things I've had problems with before/heard about being potential issues and some questions that'll clear up the issue a little more

Is your bobbin wound snugly and consistently with the same thread as your spool?
Are you using a new needle? And the correct kind (probably universal or topstitch for this project)?
Have you ironed it yet?
Does the puckering still happen with other kinds of fabric?


Also worth mentioning that it's pretty hard to make fabric store broadcloth look good even when everything else is going right. See if you can snag some coupons next time and you'll be able to get some better material at the same price.