/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>2729454
is it gay to learn how to sew?

>>2729460
nah. Considering "Tailors" and you can make suits and shit. Women love a man who can sew. Tell a woman you can sew and it's practically a panty dropper

Got the bernette b05 academy last week. No big projects yet, but so far it just werks!

Yesterday I fitted the free motion foot after some fiddling. I see a lot of possibilities for nice decorative embroidery with this one, might be a rabbit hole worth venturing down into.

I tried using an embroidery hoop to hold the fabric taut while using it, but since the fabric was a bit higher and more taut, the foot and needle's force was weakening the structural integrity of the material.

It looks like I need to either ditch the hoop or keep experimenting with it (or check a hoop with a lower profile). My first results which were without a hoop looked decent enough though.

>>2729454
do you wish to be the little girl?

>>2729454
anyone have experience tanning hare skin/fur?

I received pic related from a hunter friend, already slaughtered it and kept the skin as I want to make mittens from it for my daughter

Hello sewing anons, I used to have a singer professional DSX II and a singer 191B (essentially a singer 15-91), but I am now in the us of a and don't have access to those sewing machines anymore. Right now I don't have any, and I'm not familiar with sewing machines sold in America cause of the different names since the region is different. I'm also not familiar with burger second hand website and I don't know what sewing machine to get and where and how to get it. Any advice for a low budget, old or new sewing machine that's solid ? Something like a singer 401/501 would be cool or also one of the cheaper end janome would work too I guess.

>>2729563
N-no...
OK sometimes.

>>2729606
All I know is to make sure it's fully bled out and when you wash them there's a special cleaner you wanna use.

My mom currently has a singer walmart special that frustrates the hell out of her, so I want to get her something a bit nicer that will be a low maintenance workhorse. I'm buying 2nd hand and looking at a janome hd1000 ($230), hd3000 ($350), and 3160qdc ($380) as the primary contenders, but any other suggestions are welcome. Will either of the more expensive machines offer anything substantial over the hd1000 that would make them a no brainer to pick instead of it?

I know old solid metal machines are built to last a lifetime (or several lifetimes) but I know she'd like something with some of the newer bells and whistles.

Any pattern recs for sewing socks?

is a flat felled seam going to clash with the aesthetics of single stitched pockets

>>2729606
you nail it to a board fur down, tiny nails all around the edges, stretching it out and scrape and scrape until all the tissue is off. then you treat with salt and glycerin* as it dries. you didn't scrape it enough. seriously scrape it more.

*mmv I haven't done this since I was a kid and information may be wholly inaccurate.

>>2730128
No. This is common construction for high end shirts--flatfelled side seams, with chest patch pockets.

>>2730075
I would expected a sock to be weaved/knitted rather than sewn together out of pieces.

Lmfao I got a panel the wrong way around, so it stretched in the wrong direction after it was stuffed. I've just enough jumper left to cannibalize, I think I can try one more time.

>>2729993
I use a couple old Singers as my main machines (would definitely recommend one of those at some point just for doing all her straight stitching on since they are THE BEST for that) but agree about getting an all-purpose, newer machine for the first upgrade. I use a Janome HD3000 for zigzags and other fancy stitches and it's been a very good machine: feeds reliably, no major jams or birdsnesting, tension isn't finicky, powerful enough for fabric sewing, struggles more with 4+ layers of flannel or fleece (vs. the old machines, but that's a given). Bobbin winder on it is kind of crappy. Haven't used the HD1000 but I've used my mom's older Janome that's similar and it's also very solid. The main difference I can see is the adjustable pressure foot on the 3000, which is real handy for sewing silky, stretchy, or knit fabrics.
Oh yeah, you'll want to get Organ brand needles for any Janomes. In my experience, the Japanese-company machines really prefer the Japanese needles.

Wish I had a girlfriend to make dresses for. I'd get us tickets to the opera and make her a new dress to go in.

A friend said I wouldn't have a girlfriend for long if I actually did this though, lmao.

I'd still be left with the joy of creation. The girl would be out there with the perfectly draped flawlessly fitting dress in her closet. Even if she broke up with me, she wouldn't be able to resist my dress. Long after I stopped touching her, the fibers of my creation would stay next to her skin and rub against her.

Guess I should make a dress for my mom until then or something? I'd also do "paying customers" if I knew I was good enough for that, but first I want to build up my confidence and not just take people's money for something that might turn out wrong.

>>2731687
Find a local theatre, try and get involved with their costume department. It'll increase your chances just by the environment alone.

Third time's the charm, I think this is about as good as I can do for now.

i want to sew patches over holes on my work pants, tears on backpack straps, etc.

normal thread seems to break really easy. i bought heavy duty thread, 150yard for $5 and blew through it pretty quickly. where can i get high strength thread for really cheap or free?

>>2731999
Dental floss

>>2731687
diy it bro be your own

>>2729606
Is that a hare or a rabbit?

>>2730898
ended up getting pic related for $400 brand new

WELCOME TO DRUNNK SEWING!

IM YOUR HOST THREAD MASTER

I got my mother a sewing machine for christmas (pic related, Brother HF 37) and that means I'll have one available to me at almost all times! :D

What are some cool projects to start with?
I'll probably start with a simple hammock and a sleeping bag liner (I like going /out/ and those seem simple enough), but I'll be happy to get more ideas from you, since you actually have some sewing experience

I bought the Brother Strong & Tough for myself a couple years ago. I love it, but mainly use it for basic stuff as I'm still learning. Got a feel for it by taking our old sheets and making pillow cases and some cushion covers. Have since learned how to hem pants and make minor alterations and repairs. Wish I could do more.

I got a singer heavy duty for christmas, excited to make some cool shit. Considering starting on a backpack as one of my first projects.

Friendly reminder that if you're just starting out then it's a good idea to buy a bed-sheet, cut it to pieces and practice on that before doing anything more ambitious like backpacks or tailoring your clothes.

Sewing in straight line is easy. But on a curve, when handling your pins, after measuring your seam allowance? And doing it at a decent speed? That requires practice.

>>2732958
There is cheaper material at Joanns

>>2732998
Good point, if you can get cheaper materials, then by all means do so.

That being said I don't have those shops in my country. I've tried looking up fabrics online, but surprisingly cotton by the roll is just as expensive as cheapest bedsheets. The only difference is that I can buy bedsheets in my local shop (I live in very small town) to save some $ on delivery.

>>2732998
have you seen cheap pure polyester fabric makes me nauseous

>>2733027
>>2733032
there's always coupons too
https://www.joann.com/coupon/?icn=hpz-hero&ici=quick-coupons

most of the time you can't stack them if they already have shit on sale. Which is stupid as fuck because Faux Fur is expensive as fuck.

>>2732998
I can get cotton duvet covers for like €5 here, I don't think there's any chance of getting new material anywhere near that.

>>2732998
I can get cotton duvet covers at thrift stores for like €5 here; I don't think there's any chance of getting new material anywhere near that.

>>2734051
not even muslin? Well damn.

>>2731901
Adorable anon. How did you get started sewing plushes? It doesnt look like the most difficult pattern but im still learning and probable underestimating it.

I have a 1960’s vintage Singer Touch and Sew Special Zig-Zag Model 648. When set to zig-zag the needle zigs but doesn’t zag. That is, it swings to left but not all the way and then not all the way back to the center either. I have tried lubricating the shaft with no luck. Took it to a local sewing machine repair guy but he couldn’t get it to work either. Can’t find anything on YouTube for repairing this nor can I find a service manual. I figure it’s either a lubrication problem or a spring tension issue. I’d appreciate any suggestions, links to repair manuals or videos for this model anyone might have. Thanks.

>>2734235
Lol you're looking at exactly how I got started. https://cholyknight.com/ for a free pattern and then grab some cheap non-stretch and give it a shot. The only fancy thing I did was use my vinyl cutter to all the pieces because I couldn't be arsed cutting them by hand. Straight stitch for all the construction, narrow/short zigzag for the applique. As with all sewing the trickiest part is making sure you catch all the layers, with this one it got a bit dicey around the ears since that ends up being like 8? But if you do some hand basting and lots of pins I'm confident you'll get a good result after just one or two attempts, and then you can start messing with the stretch fabric.

I went to check out some men's shirts at some mid-tier brand name stores (to tide me over until I can make my own), but they were barely a hair better than bottom of the barrel fast fashion slop (while being 2-3 or even 4-5 times as expensive). And even if the material was nice, the fit was all over the place...

Ideally I'd want some shirts that are even nicer than those, so that gives me motivation to grind out shirt making skills, but I wish I could find at least one decent model that I could regard as my "holy grail" or endgame

Funny how seemingly my standards have grown exponentially just from spending more time looking at clothes. And while it's ultimately nothing but a vanity thing, I still wanna get good

I have an Elma Supermatic, it’s really cool with the pattern wheels but the thing makes a rumbling noise.
Now I figured out it’s a rubber pulley on the motor that drives the flywheel, it has a flat spot. I just don’t know how to fix it, I could get a replacement but it would cost me up to 30-40 euros. I think that’s a bit too much for a rubber wheel but I don’t know if there are other ways to overcome this issue.

How does embroidery work? Like i know you can do it by hand but that seems like it wouldbt be that fun to me. Can i make custom patterns myself or can they only use whatever preloaded patterns are on them?

In general why are reviews for sewing machines and related equipement so bad?

>>2734729
Reviews are bad because some things are fiddly and users can ruin them by being a noob (like string tension)

Lots of types of embroidery. With machine embroidery you can usually upload your own files to the machine and let it do its job (unitl you have to switch color or it runs out of thread)

>>2734729

I have an embroidery machine I use to make patches with. Sometimes I'll make artsy-church craft fair stuff for my wife.

I pirated the software to make designs (Brother PE 10) and go from there. It's taken countless hours getting the thread pitch, thickness and a thousand other variables right but now that I have it, it's neat to make custom patches.

>>2734256
don't force it if it won't go but: what happens when you move the needle position selector to R?
>any suggestions
pop the top off, find what's stuck, hit it with Tri-Flow.

>>2734682
generally replace > repair when the whatsit is rubber. post pic?

>>2735088
It’s this thing, it doesn’t look like a very standard rubber part. There’s a flat spot on the right edge, it’s a bit difficult to photograph.
I tried sanding it down a bit which did cut down the noise a fair bit but I too would prefer a replacement part.

>>2735113

New to this stuff. Pulled out my grandma's old kit to fix up a pocket tear and knee hole. I combined the first darning and patching methods I found directions for. There's an internal patch behind both of these.

Top corner of the pocket is a bit mobile. Looking back, I guess I should have overlapped the original fabric? Any pointers overall? Other processes to try? I've got other clothes to work on.

>>2735113
yeah i'd bite the bullet and pay the 30-40 euros to get a replacement sent.

>>2731901
That's a beautiful piece of art and you should feel proud.

>>2735113
dude why would you post cp? that's fucked up

>>2735186
Dude, the thing is almost 70 years old.

>>2735115
weird looking pulley
also looks like the plate up side holding the shaft is missing quarter section

>>2735250
It’s all as it should be. The plate holds up the axle and the bobbin winding mechanism and the "missing section" allows for the pulley and motor to sway back and forth, there’s some movement in the motor and it’s tensioned against the flywheel with a little spring.

>>2735295
yeah it just looks like was cut very crudely at the factory as if the workers went at it one by one again

I went to another store to check out mens' shirts today, it's a local designer store with quite expensive prices and decent service, as soon as I entered a well dressed gentleman came up to me and asked if he can help, he showed me all the shirts one by one, even giving some examples on how they could each be styled.

The plain classic white shirt (that was the closest thing to what I'm looking for + curious about) had some extremely hairy buttonholes all over its length. How can you even let that happen in a small designer store where there's less than 100 pieces of clothing total out on the racks?

Anyway I'm quite convinced that once I get good I'll be making better shirts for myself than what these places are selling

Anyone got some simple patterns that could be used as outer garments over linen shirts like picrel? I've tried a simple Ruana cloak as a tunic, but that didn't really seem to suit very well, and I'm not sure that I wouldn't get shit if I tried putting a hippari over a western shirt.

Still hopeful though that there's an easy panel construction outer garment that can work though

When I backstitch zigzag it gets a bit tangly. Why is this? Is my tension a bit low? It seemed right on the straight stitch but I'm guessing maybe zigzag could need different settings

Also on this fabric it's kinda hard to tell right and wrong sides. To me they both look the same, but a relative says you can tell if you look close enough. Am I being gaslit?

Was toying around with some Elna Grasshoppers today, my father has four of them in varying conditions but they all work just fine after some cleaning and oiling. Only straight stitches but these machines are quite charming in their simplicity.

>>2729606
My personal method that works good.
I dont scrape or clean before pickling.

1. Pickling in citric acid and salt for a day or so. Until skin has "died". Then I clean meat, tissues etc from skin. Comes off easier than doing it raw. After that let it soak a bit more.
2. Wash few times with water. To clean out acid.
3. Tanning. Either use plant based tannins or alum. To get plant based tannins, I boil and then soak tree bark for a day. Stick hides there and keep for few days.
4. Dry it while occosinally gently stretching skin over chair edge or sth. Basically roll it over rounded edge. If it dries out, just make it moist and keep stretching and working the skin. It will be very soft eventually.

Its very touchy-feely. It comes with experience. All my hides keep fur and are soft.

>>2731688
This is actually incredibly sound advice.

>>2734354
I would suggest to buy a Gitman or Gitman Vintage shirt off ebay in your size. Great quality shirts

>>2735731
Rethread everything, get a fresh needle (suited to the fabric), and see if you still get the tangles. I know it seems like it should be a tension thing, but every time I've had tangles underneath it's due to an old needle or poor selection, or possibly lower-quality thread but you almost have to try to find that on purpose.

>>2729454
guys how do i get tailors chalk out of 100 percent white cotton fabrics?
i tried to soak in soap water and now its not coming out at all

>>2736596
Just use normal chalk

can i just reduce the height of a sleeve cap to get a more casual style without any change to armhole whatsoever? obviously i'll adjust the length of sleeve and seam length

>>2736603
what is the difference

is there a step by step guide on:
making patterns from scratch
drafting
sewing the actual pieces
finishing techniques
any other steps i missed

>>2736800
Yep, Patternmaking for Fashion Design, I have it here in my sewing book folder, under "Drafting" (valid for one week): https://mega.nz/folder/TwUliBRT#tdAFgHeBEvKTMo2U-gPlfw

>>2736641
No. If you reduce the sleeve cap, you need to reduce the armscye by a correspinding amount in order for the seamlines to be the same length.

>>2736796
https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2013/04/tool-tuesday-tailors-chalk.html

Look into this see if it helps.

>>2736596
You probably used a wax-based chalk. Try pressing the marks between two layers of paper towels then gently wipe/blot with alcohol or vinegar. You can also try scrubbing with dish soap and a toothbrush, rinse and wash as usual. Never use wax based chalk on whites or on the fabric front and always test marking tools on a scrap of fabric first.

>>2736822
just leave it there indefinitely retard

>>2736856
i need to reduce the sleeve cap but also need a larger armscye

>>2737284
Already dealt with copyright strikes and I don't feel like doing that again, retard. Go find it and do it your damn self.

>>2737238
i got some cheap shit off amazon and it crumbled as i used it
>>2737010
this site looks useful
>>2737360
that other anon wasnt me sorry for his rudeness
i appreciate you linking this
any resource i can get is helpful and very appreciated (i am not sure if google results suck, or if my ability to use google deteriorated)

I'm looking for a sewing machine for mostly tailoring shirts and trousers. What's the best machine I can get with a $100 budget?

>>2737630
$100 won't get you very much at all, desu. You're better off saving a little bit and getting a brother cs7000x or something, unless you can find a good deal on something used (note that if your "great deal" used machine isn't working perfectly, you'll have to pay $100 to get it serviced).

>>2737876
>$100 won't get you very much at all
how so? what's lacking in those cheaper machines that prevent me from doing simple tailoring?

>>2737879
It's going to be unreliable and poorly/cheaply built, so you're going to run into endless issues that will drive you mad. You'll either give up or make no progress. If you persevere you'll outgrow it within a few months and resent not just going ahead and getting a quality machine. Go ahead and buy one but make sure you report back with photos of all the bobbin thread rats nests that you just can't seem to chase down. Like seriously $100 will buy you a big box full of tension issues, loud/shaky sewing, poor speed control, potentially even the inability to set stuff like stitch width or dropping the dogs. There are few things more frustrating on this earth than a cheap sewing machine.

>>2737879
There are low-end sewing machines for simple tailoring but even a simple machine has a certain complexity to it and for 100 bucks you simply can’t build a proper machine.
Plus having a decently capable machine can also inspire you to try more things whereas the cheap toy machines are more likely to deter you from sewing at all.

>>2737630
search sewing on craigslist and post screenshot

>>2737630
vintage pot metal sewing machine clones
probably as durable as the originals

Commin by ta check on you guys

>first project with set in sleeve
>it's already two piece
>"yes."

>>2731687
I don't understand why sewing is seen as female or not manly.

I mean sure, industrial sewing has been outsourced to women like everything else that doesn't require a lot of thinking, but 3D thinking and topology were always the work of men

>My (M) first time in this thread

My girlfriend sews
and my BFF (F) sews for a living.

I visit my BFF to have chill sewing parties every year. I work on my projects and she works on hers while we watch movies and day drink for hours. Feels good, man.

>>2740826
You travel to reddit more than you do 4chan don'tchat anon?

I watch/h/listen to a lot of Reddit stories on youtube.

>>2731687
i'd love this. i'd be so thankful.

>>2740863
I figured the (M) and (F) thing and spacing would trigger someone. Not much of a reddit user. I just stuck to certain boards and didn't explore the blue ones until I got bored.
Thanks for the warm welcome.

>>2740873
I've been maintaining this thread for almost a year now. Most people here are super chill. We might pick at ya but no real assholes here.

>>2740817
Because it was what women did in their spare time. And so even though men made the machines, because sewing was already seen as something women did, the machines were expected for women's use

>>2731687
TAILORING is a thing. Men who think sewing is for gays are morons. Do they own suits? What about custom clothing atl all? I know several places that are ran by tailors. So anyone who is like, "That's queer as fuck!" Are close minded. what next telling me men aren't allowed to bake?

Made short pyjama pants. First time making an elastic casing, also first time making a garment. Construction was quite difficult. I was trying to follow the instructions for the pattern but they were very terse and I couldn't visualize what's going on. Then my mom made me rip apart what I've sewn together and told me how I should assemble it.

I guess there can be more than one way to assemble an item, but usually some ways are more preferred than others, right? Like it might be easier to trim seam allowances if you go in a certain order, etc. is what I'm imagining. Maybe next time I should try to find a video tutorial.

My goal this year is to get to the point where I can make stuff I could wear outside the house as well.

>>2741809
Just make that like 10 more times and you'll figure out answers to all of those questions. Also Iron your fabric before you cut it and press your seams.

>>2741978
Different anon here. Does anyone have an opinion of the mini-irons used to press seams? Worth it or no?

>>2741983
What are you thinking to use one for?

>>2741985
Honestly, nothing in particular. I currently apply a lot of weight on my folds when I want them to stay but perhaps an mini-iron would help.

I usually leave my full-sized iron alone as it feels like too much of a hassle.

Picked up for $25
Seems to work perfectly fine. How'd I do? I want to learn to sew and heard janome is a good brand

Bought some more cloth today, still haven't actually sewn anything. Got quite the stash though lmao. Got some clearance modal stretch fleece, was gonna make baggy sweatpants out of it, but it was the end of the bolt and only like 1.66 yards. Might have to do slim/tapered joggers instead of the loose baggy sweatpants I'd wanted.

Any good men's patterns that aren't ugly crap? Or good tips on drafting my own?

>>2742263
Looks good fren, nice variety of stitch patterns, give it a whirl testing tensions, patterns and materials.

Any of y'all know how to make pic related harem pants? I'm pretty sure it's just a single piece of fabric wrapped around at an angle, but I'm not 100% on how it works.

>>2742364
Just wide trousers mate.

>>2742364
I've seen this but it's not really the same.

>>2742366
check(ed) the stripes on the fabric, it's not normal 4 panel pants.

Think I found it actually.

>>2742364
do you have a pet monkey?

>>2742369
Bit odd those. Would expect them to hamper you when running or lunging.

>>2742369
>>2742367
>>2742364
How do you pull these off as a man without looking like a junkie?

>>2742846
Be a brown man

>>2742853
>>2742846

what are some tips for a beginner who needs to sew around curves

>>2741978
>Iron your fabric before you cut it and press your seams.
what does this do?
t.noob

>>2742924
>>2742853
Oh, I guess it’s not possible then.

>>2743092
Sorry, I explained that poorly. Some seams like French seams require that you fold the fabric in certain ways to achieve a certain look. To eliminate the risk of fucking up a fold, I place hard crease in the fabric before sewing the seams. I also do it to ensure perfect folks when sew fabric to zippers.

>>2742440
I wish.
>>2742597
Maybe, but when being flexible they're probably less constricting.
>>2742846
By looking hot and sexy, then no one cares that you're a junkie.
>>2742853
Couldn't be me.
>>2742924
Aladdin got that top tier princess pussy.

>>2743090
slow, plenty of pins, hand basting, reduce seam allowance.
sleeves?

>>2743092
preserves accuracy, which in turn means construction proceeds as expected, both of which in turn then mean the garment fits* as expected. plus a sort of bonus knock-on effect of pressing seams as you go: your finished work won't look sloppy as shit.

* as expected by whatever the pattern was drafted for. whether it also happens to fit you is a whole different subject.

>>2729454
>>2729454
Does anyone have a pattern for a Barbour International or similar jacket?
I've been trying to find an appropriate jacket for riding my motorcycle but everything I see in shops has too short sleeves (when riding with your arms extended, the sleeves will pull back quite a bit) to the point that I would have to buy something two sizes up from my normal in order to get proper sleeves (we sadly don't have tall ppl sizes in my country) so I wanted to try and make my own.
I have a pretty heavy duty sowing machine and some experience fixing clothes and making backpacks and camping gear, but no clothes apart from simple hats, how doable do you think this would be as a first clothing project?
I don't really care about perfect fitment because that kind of jacket is supposed to be baggy in order to layer up, but I would really appreciate if someone has a pattern for something like this in order to get some pointers.
I've tried looking for "motorcycle jacket patterns" but all I get are the more common perfecto or cafe racer style leather jackets, don't know what kind of keyword would be appropriate for this style.
Thank you for reading my esl blogpost.

>>2743092
Yep, like the other anons say. Ironing before cutting means you'll cut more accurately (it's also 500x harder to remove some of those creases after sewing), and you'll have a nice smooth finished piece. Pressing *every* seam as you sew them will add a lot of professionalism and tidiness to the final product. Sewing properly is like 50% ironing.

is it easy to sew collar before the sleeves and side seam

>>2743919
The only dress shirt pattern I've ever used has you sew the collar, then side seams, then set the sleeves.

>>2729454
Lads/Ladettes, a question from a newbie;

What do you do with failed projects? Do you have failed projects? How you approach something unfixable?

>>2744280
Cry, throw it out, move on. I've had quite a few jackets and coats that I've lost days of work on from silly mistakes. It's soul crushing, but it's a labor of love so you go again and again.

>>2744280
i usually rip it apart and reuse the fabric. or try to turn it into some other creation.

>>2743643
All jackets and coats are made from the same basic shape, a front+side panel and a back, then a 2 piece sleeve or 1 if you're inexperienced. Any jacket pattern will do. Buy some pattern paper, trace the tissue pieces onto it, and modify based on images you can find online that you like. As for pockets and collar etc, free hand it, in most cases it's literally just a rectangle. If this is your first time making a jacket and you want it to be nice it will take quite some time, a month is realistic depending on what you want to do

how do clothing brands from even shit tier brands manage to get perfect stitch lines but when you do they do get out of alignment and even a mm is noticable

>>2743643
meticulously look up every aspect of the clothing and practice it on scrap cloth and plan out the pattern or just substitute the features individually for easier alternatives

>>2744518
Multiple spools of fabric, pattern cutting machines, single-purpose hardware, borderline slave labor doing the same stitches over and over again. Coverstitch machines and sergers that effectively hide any mistakes.

>>2744518
I've had the opposite experience since I started sewing. With many of my fast fashion clothes I can notice small bits of loose thread, minor details where you could make a nicer finish with a bit of hand sewing, etc.

It's motivating me to "get there"

I want to make a custom hoodie for the tropical climate that I'm in to help manage the heat and sun. I haven't done any sewing projects since I was a kid. I'm thinking about using linen, but I don't know if that's the best or even a great textile to use. Any resources to help me learn about different fabrics and what they're good for?

>>2744280
So far I have 3 projects. A shirt, a pair of wool trousers I’m partway through sewing, and a flat cap. The pattern was far too small for the flat cap so I tore it apart and I will use the pieces to trace around but an inch or so further out in order to make pieces that actually work. Somewhat tempted to sew a telogreika or some kind of quilted jacket but it would be a huge material investment (several metres of calico and then several metres of wool for the inside and then something to wax the outer calico layer. Might even use canvas or twill instead of calico if I do make it) for something that I’m not sure would turn out well.

Try to tweek it until it can be fixed but if you know it’s unfixable then don’t was time trying to fix it.

>>2744793
>telograika
Love those vatnik quilted jackets. My dream one day is to make my own work clothes. I'm an awkward size, nothing seems to fit me right. We get issued polo shirts and trousers at work and they're never flattering. Hope to make a long sleeve linen shirt and trousers for myself in work colours, maybe even add something personal to them like piping down the outside legs.
One can dream.

>>2729454
I'd love to get into tailoring, but I absolutely hate women.

>Verification not required.

>>2744799
>long sleeve linen shirts
I wear store bought ones all the time. Definitely an improvement on polyester. I want to make a linen one but the shirt I made was my first proper project other than stitching scraps and a test run with an old bedsheet. I didn’t want to waste money on linen if it failed so I used calico. I’m going to use linen next time. It was easy to make the shirt as a beginner so I’d say just go for it anon. It’s easier to make it without the collar (this is what I did) but I imagine it would only take marginally more skill to make it with the collar.

>>2744799
>>2744799
Making your workwear is very achievable. The tailoring on that style is simplified to accommodate mass production. So if you make clothes in that style it will be easier. To use an example from the trousers I mentioned earlier, patch pockets are easier to make than pockets that go inside of the trousers. I’m still deciding whether to put pockets on them but if I do it’ll be patch pockets at the front like pic rel. The trousers are made from feldgrau wool (yes I will post in the neofolk general) high waisted with a “fishtail” back and secured with braces so I’m not sure if it would look odd but good or just odd as the pockets won’t sit just below the waistline like in pic rel.

what are some good programs for drafting patterns?

>>2744806
just make things for yourself

>>2744806
lucky for you this is a solitary activity

>>2745033
>>2745032
Most of the online resources are from wim's, which is a fair bit offputting, despite being a traditionally male role.

>>2729460
>is it gay to learn how to sew?
If you're man enough, you'll override the hormones. Men that sew get tons of pussy. It shows that you have enough testosterone to shrug off mountains of cock. Women are into that overpowering manhood.

>>2745244
What if me and the homie wanna get married for benefits but we realize that we are better lovers to each other?

>>2745268
Marital problems after the fact are a bit beyond the abilities of stitching and quilting, anon.

>>2745283
lmao

is it ok to make a 2 piece sleeve taper more by angling it a bit more towards the front

Spent the past two hours stitching the fraying edges of a military surplus blanket I have, going to be cozy once it's done.

One foot done, nine to go.

>>2745041
yeah most of them are quite ugly too rarely any hot ones

>>2745030
speaking of workwear i've been putting together this
kinda regret the choice of thread colour with this pattern
https://files.catbox.moe/46iybr.jpg

>>2745781
Beggars can't be choosers, not too fussed about ugly but can't stand overweight. Used to be a big chumba myself.

Also fat people cost more to clothe wheeeey

>>2745933
Nice

I patched this hole in my jeans and now the edges are starting to unravel. Is there any way to fix this except just adding another patch?

I may have done a shit job of it, I'm completely new to this .. thanks in advance.

>>2746367
Could try darn it instead of patching it? Like with socks.

>>2746367
Sew around the edge of the whole the way you’d sew buttonholes.

I just finished the top for my third quilt. I think I pulled and stretched the fabric too much while putting it together, but my cutting was much better than my last two attempts.

How to make this at home? Pvc is difficult and my girl doesnt want to give 140€ to aliexpress. We saw some tape techniques on youtube from a cosplayer to make the patterna but this seems much more difficult. What do you recomend?

>>2746930
You'll spend a lot more than 140 making that

>>2746930
give up

>>2746930
hot if male

>>2746936
>>2746984
Sad
>>2746989
B..based?

There is no future, right?

>>2746924
That’s a beautiful quit!

>>2746930
which part theres like 5 pieces to this

>>2747236

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Dynasty-Cosplay-Separately-Halloween-Christmas/dp/B0BZJ9LL7Y

There are like 4 more on Ali "AG cos store"wich in total are 500$
>if only....

>>2729454
Any way to make cosplay gold that doesn't look like shit? Cuz I look at other cosplays and gold always looks out of place, too shiny or just too cheap.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYhK1e9zCm8

Show me if you saw any cosplays with golden fabric that look decent. Maybe it's just easier to do it without gold at all, like a casual version.

I spent 5 years making gear on home machines, partially to prove it could be done. I finally broke down and got something heavy enough.

>>2747300
you broke down before the home machine broke down?

>>2747377
I was fixing them all the time, breaking small things that can't be fixed, and wearing them out. You can't just order parts for 1940s Mercuries. I said enough when I finished a series of projects and realized the only one still running right and not needing attention was my serger because I hadn't used it.

I want to get into making my own clothes, I have a sewing machine and know how to hand sew, but I've never made anything from scratch. What are some of the easiest projects to start first? I'm mostly interested in outdoors/work clothes.

>>2747422
I'm a newbie and I've just started lurking, but if you can figure out a use, I'd try making a medieval costume. I made a wizards outfit for some joke videos/ future Halloween parties. All the components are pretty simple, and you can find a ton of youtube tutorials to learn off of. You can also use a lot of cheap thrift store fabrics.

I went that route because if you make a shitty t-shirt and mess up the stitching you'll never wear it. If you mess up the stitching on your wizard robe, absolutely no one will care.

>>2747422
I used to teach sewing. Always used elastic waist pajama pants as first project. Fit isn't critical, no one sees them. Comfy flannel. Lots of lessons--measuring yourself, sewing straight and curved seams, hems, elastic casing, measuring elastic, ease, reinforcing crotch seams, finishing seams, etc.

so you guys seem like the best to ask, what is a good beginner felting kit for my wife? she used to crochet and needs a new hobby. are they all the same or are some better? I want it to be a good experience.

>>2747965
Some people review kits online. But I'm pretty sure it's just some wool and a special needle, though I'm not into it.

No. The sewing machine was a huge part of the industrial revolution. They are manly machines even though women were the ones who used them most often. They helped to build the wealth of America. To process the new and rather large cash crop which was cotton an industrial system was formed. Male tailors invented the patterns which could be used in mass production in just a few standard sizes and then customized or repaired at home. Essentially men invented sewing machines to make women useful. Many of the older machines could also sew through wool, jean, and leather and are still in use. My house is absolutely full of them. Today if you want clothes that don't rip apart immediately because of low thread count or bad seams or if you want something to fit you especially well or you want something in a custom color or print you'll need to sew it yourself. Haitians and Vietnamese can't really sew apparently.

>>2729606
Check youtube videos. It's not an easy process. The old Buckskinning and Firefox books explain it too, but a video might do you better.

>>2748510
sorry FoxFire, not firefox* I must be tired.

>>2747422
A simple fold over type handbag or vinyl/thin fake leather wallet is a good project for a beginner. It'll give you the basics of laying out the material the right way, pinning a pattern to it. Cutting it out. Threading your machine or hand stitching needle. Basic straight stitches. And seam allowance. For heavy duty work clothes like jean material you'll need a good machine made for that thickness though, but all machines can process basic cotton and it'll be as durable or more durable than JC Penny type clothing.

>>2746930
Practice making wallets and wrist bands first. The studs require special tools to inset. Some have a screw back, but usually it's set in place like a rivet. It can be done with a hammer with a die set or with a special crimping type tool. Your best bet is to study how leather armor is made. It's very similar except the vinyl is more forgiving and easier to cut and can be done on a lighter machine than leather. There are a number of leather armor making youtube channels. Any of them can help you understand the process. Darkhorse Workshop videos will be a starting point. Other than the studs and loops and buckles it's just very fit pattern sewing. Paper patterns would be made first, then cotton for a test fit. Then vinyl. There's no give with that kind of material. My family knows the person who made Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman outfit by the way. She said it wasn't easy and it was very difficult to get it on her every time.

>>2743090
When the needle is down in the material it pins it there. Make your move then. Not when the needle moves back up.

>>2742364
I'm sure there's a pattern out there for them. Look for Halloween patterns in the big books at your fabric store.

>>2730708
He's still a cute bugger.

>>2748509
I like history, thankyou anon.

>>2731687
>Wish I had a girlfriend to make dresses for
invest in a bjd or get sex doll for the purpose of dress up mannequin
captcha: h4rd

guys i watched all of these sewing videos and see all these people who are able to sew slowly when i try to sew slowly, my machine makes a buzzing sound instead or it stops in the middle of sewing and forces me to speed up or else it will keep buzzing
in short, my machine is very jank could it be because it is factory refubrished?

>>2748987
I suggest taking it to a repair shop.

>>2748987
motor, controller, lubricant, or motherboard. if industrial machine: set aside a hundred bucks and an afternoon and swap the clutch motor out for a servo. if old style analog type foot pedal: off topic but unplug machine when asleep or away, back OT temporary fixes are on yt, final solution is swap it out for an electronic pedal. if new style electronic controller already: unplug, open er up, clean the contacts. if lubrication isn't self explanatory: say so. no worries. if motherboard fault: shit's fucked, swap out machine. sounds mechanical though; giveaway being the buzzing.

>when i try to sew slowly, my machine makes a buzzing sound instead
if it were just this happening, starting with the needle moved all the way down and giving the handwheel a turn once the buzzing kicked off might be enough to get the motor over the hump of initial start-up and settled into comfy momentum mode which it could then maintain. but btfo because
>or it stops in the middle of sewing and forces me to speed up or else it will keep buzzing
this bit suggests either 1) big industrial clutch motor that doesn't won't & can't into slow, or 2) resistance encountered due to lack of/buildup of somecrap is preventing something from moving as freely as needed to work under low power. 'thing' will be electric current or metal parts and 'crap' is oxidation, carbon, lint, lube, or gunk.

I want to start sewing but I dont know anything about it, I got like 200$ to spare is it worth to try and find an old machine or should I wait until I can get a new one

>>2751602
Do it by hand first mate, far cheaper.

>>2751602
There are some decently cheap options you can get for that price. Go to a Walmart or a Joanns

>>2729454
I recently learned my public library will rent out sewing machines. I would like to make a simple camping tent out of canvas, or perhaps something in snow camo.
Here are the items I'm planning to research, if anyone has any advice I would love to hear it.
>How to do it?
My first thoughts are to find a pattern, print it out, buy some canvas, cut it with scissors, double stitch it with the heaviest duty cord I can find, rub it down with paraffin and hit it with the clothes dryer.
>Where should I source
The pattern?
The fabric?
>Will the machine my library rents handle heavy duty fabric?
It's a Brother CS6000i.
>What else should I be considering?
Thanks for your advice.

>>2751764
What would I need for this ?

>>2751766
Thanks I'll check em out

I'm considering getting a sewing machine. Mostly i just wanna use it to sew on patches / mend clothes in general. Ive been doing it by hand but it takes hours to fix even a small hole. Been considering getting one of those old ass full metal singer sewing machines. I did some research and everyone is basedfacing over them being indestructible and better at sewing through multiple layers of denim etc, and it does sound convincing. I got ONE question, and escuse me if its a supid one

> How far will the straight stitch of a vintage singer get me?`

I dont care for decorative stitches but arent there some stitches moderns machines can do that have genuine utility? I watched a how to vid where this lady explained how to prepare and apply a patch of denim, and she prepped the patch by doing this criss cross stitch along the edges of the patch. Now I'm just some dumbfuck but intuitively i'd assume that might like ... keep the fabric together where it's been cut?

Or am I overthinking this and straight stitch is fine for just about everything?

>>2751836
>What would I need for this ?
A needle and thread. Scissors also help, depends what you want to do. Start by getting technique down. Find clothes you own with loose threads and sort them out.

>>2751828
There are entire forums subreddits and youtube channels dedicated to making your own camping gear in exactly this manner. Check those and come back when you have a specific issue.

>>2752093
>>2752093
I wouldn't get one until I already had a modern computerized machine. Variable width/length zig zag stitches are extremely useful, and if you're making any garments, auto buttonholing is huge. Additionally features like needle down and speed limit are really nice. Especially since you're talking about mending and patching, there are hemming stitches and stuff that are very valuable. tl;dr I wouldn't have a classic straight stitch as your only machine.

>>2752103
Thanks, I checked out the /r/myog subreddit and a few associated youtube videos but it seemed like a bunch of gearqueers. Any specific forum recs?

>>2729454
How much money and skill would it take to do some simple repairs to a shirt? What would I need? I think just a needle, thread and thimble would be fine. Plain cotton, just patching some small holes and re-attaching the wrist things (cuffs?) that are nearly ripped off.

>>2751828
check Ripstop by the Roll for material and some guides.

>>2752325
Thanks man, I will check it out.
>>2729454
any pattern reccs for male clothing in lycra? I'm thinking a balaclava and a banana hammock? I picked up the machine today and need practice

fairly related- is there a way to take the shine out of a shiny "cotton poly" knit fabric?

gf asked me a few minutes ago, I know nothing of clothing fabrics and sewing, so there's probably an obvious answer I just haven't been bothered to think about long enough to find on my own. She wants this hood thing for a renaissance fair costume but we're not sure how shiny the fabric is based off the pics with this lighting. Is there an easy fix like soaking it in vinegar or something?

I ask because this is $36 out the door and if she buys a pattern and the fabric herself from the store, plus shit she'll find once she's there, it's going to be a $100+ deal

How can I waterproof cotton fabric with bees/paraffin wax and a drying oil? What oil do I use and to what ratio do I mix this stuff?

>>2753631
i'd avoid beeswax if whatever it is is going outside- it can attract bugs and animals

>>2753660
I see. So should I just go with a onions or paraffin wax with a drying oil, or omit the oil entirely?
I am doing some bags that I will use for cycling, so yes, outdoor use.

>>2753739
>bags that I will use for cycling

Oh if it's something like that then beeswax will be perfectly fine. I treated a canvas canopy in my backyard once with a beeswax/boiled linseed oil/turpentine mix and for a good while I'd see deer and other critters come up and lick it or gnaw on it. I also feel like that part of the yard typically had more bees than normal but I have no way to prove that

>omit the oil entirely
depends on what you're trying to do. If you just want to give a bag slightly more resistance to water, you can leave the bag out in the sun for a while, rub a bar of beeswax over it, and leave it back in the sun. Even then I'd argue that any kind of spray on water proofer is going to give you vastly better performance for less work and probably equal cost.
If you're trying to make a fully saturated oilcloth type deal, you're going to need an oil

>>2753580
Not that I know of. Cheap poly blend shit is going to look like cheap poly blend shit.

>>2742364
These will always make it look like you've shat your pants.

>>2754466
https://youtu.be/2wfGWoMh1sI?t=72