/fa/ - Fashion

>>7256629
the stitch that it makes has zero stretch, so anything that fits very tight will pucker and buckle because the seams will be rigid. you can do slim fitting things, you could do bias cut things, and these are plenty body conscious, but you can't really do a tiny stretch-to-fit tshirt, for example.

otherwise, you're good for just about anything if you know how to accomplish it with a straight stitch. it'll do light chiffon or thick denims with little more than changing the needle, thread, and tension. your only real limit might be the thickest upholstery and leathers, and fur. you can do just about anything with it, an overlock just gives you more options for seam finishing that reduce bulk, and more options for knitwear.

>>7256642
the seaming matters u nerd
just for example, i have a rick owens lilies piece that has straight stitched bindings which make it fit very tightly around the shoulders, it's actually a little difficult to get on and off because of it, there's just no stretch there.

>>7256659
i have a book somewhere, i don't remember the title. aside from never really watching anime i'm actually a japanophilic otaku fuck and it'll be obvious when i take design classes and start making 3deep5u kimonos.