First sewn item I’m properly proud of!

Used this free pattern https://hellosewing.com/diy-bucket-hat-pattern/

You were all, of course, right! The topstitching makes such a difference, it kept the inner lining from showing nonstop, and I can see why I should be doing it every time! I really appreciate everyone who took the time to offer advice!

Still working through some tension issues, and I feel a little silly for not realizing how much thread length could contribute to the problem, in addition to the tension setting itself. Lots to learn, but I’m having fun. I'll definitely work more on making straight lines!

My grandma passed when I was 12 and I inherited 8 different patterns from this collection. I’ve been hoarding them because none of the projects seemed special enough for me to cut into my precious fabric. Creating an heirloom feels right and I think I have enough that I could make my siblings one as well with enough supplemental scraps!

I really want to recreate this dress!! I’m unsure of how to go about it, I would love any tips or advice

Edit : I’m not sure what I said wrong in this post. I am an intermediate sewer when it comes to garments, and I’m not looking to make a replica. Im aware that this dress is not something you can just make. I have materials and I’m looking for the best way to pattern to get a similar silhouette

Please don’t be rude, I’m just looking for sewing advice ..

This is also not for Halloween, there is no deadline. If I can’t make anything I’m satisfied with, I’ll shelf it until I get the experience and skill :)

i am not an expert by any means, and this project has a lot of flaws, but overall i am really proud of it! i started hand-sewing when my grandpa taught me, he claims i was about 5. i didn't get my first sewing machine until last year, because i wanted to make a giant advent calendar for my best friend's birthday. he went really all-out for my birthday this past year, so i wanted to go really all-out for his. it has 30 pockets and is nearly 4 feet long.

i originally had this idea for him in 2023, and was never able to pull it off with hand-sewing, and my failed attempt last year is what finally made me invest in the machine. it has been a total blast! it might not be a super "normal" hobby for a 23 year old guy, but it wasn't normal for my grandpa who taught me either, and i really do love it.

i didn't use a pattern or anything like that, because one didn't exist for a project this big and i already had an idea of how i wanted it to look. i could have waited until i was "better" at sewing, but i am so glad i didn't because i don't think i would have ever considered myself good enough. whatever that project you've been putting off is, just go for it! even if you fail miserably (like i did the first two times), you will probably learn a lot from it :)

• Followed tutorial from Sew Happy channel on Youtube
• Was between a few sizes, settled on L
• Used bias tape from the pattern instead of premade one used in the tutorial
• Used scissors to trim seam allowances and zigzag to finish edges instead of a serger. (Looks bad, I need better scissors, or not to trim at all)
• For my material (linen) the gathering by hand didnt work. I tried 3 times and then just increased tension to max to get the desired effect automatically.

Mistakes:

• Didnt realize that the pattern is a layered pdf, had to painfully color my size on printed sheets lol
• Cut one piece on the fold + cut the fold by accident lol (back ruffle) than sewed them back together oops
• Had many issues with sewing thick button loop tie
• Issues with bad threading of the machine arround the button area, needles falling out, bobbin running out of thread mid stitch etc

Fit:
Decent, tight around arms and upper back, but couldnt be forseen

Learned a lot, pretty proud of hemming work and it could pass as store bought (from a distance hehe)

My daughter wanted a strawberry magic wand - so I did my best using leftover felt from last Christmas 🍓🪄✨️

(Cross-posted in r/sewing)

My daughter has been working for 2 years as a nurse at a children's hospital. When she was in nursing school, she had a professor from Africa who had a set of scrubs from FULL-ON DENIM. She talked about them all the time and how awesome she thought they were, so I want to try sewing her a set! I'm a confident beginner with high-risk tendencies, so who knows how it will turn out!

I'm planning to use a NewLook scrubs pattern listed as average skill. This week I plan to find a light-to-mid-weight denim in a med-dark wash. She runs VERY cold at work, so I think this will be a good weight for her.

I guess I'm just posting because... I need to hear "good luck" or similar? Maybe a few quick tips? Has anyone ever made scrubs with denim? 🤣

I bought Singer M2605 last Oct 8. My plan was to make clothes for my toddler, she has eczema and it’s hard to find clothes without polyester on them. (the day my machine delivered, it humbled me real quick)

Been practicing everyday also while waiting for the other tools.

My first ever is the last photo (4th), eyeballed the measurements and cut with a regular scissors. It was from my old black shirt. The pink sando, I just eyeballed it too just to see how much the fabric will shrink after washing, and boy it became doll size.

3rd photo, I accidentally cut the middle, so I tried pipping, obviously, needed a lot of practice.

2nd, tried the reversible, but I didn’t french seam the hem.

1st, my success! Reversible can wait. Inner cloth is muslin cotton.

Now, I’m dreaming of making bags, wallet, pants and cute blouses. Also considering a serger. 🫣🫢

I now appreciate clothes more, it’s blood and sweat y’all.

Had issues with nesting and was using the wrong bobbin (manual doesn't say what type). Went to a workshop and the teacher found one in her stash that fit. So what type is the center (correct) one? 😅

The one on the right end is a type 66.

Singer 57817C

Hello guys! I’m very new at sewing, so I bought most of the parts for my Halloween costume, but I now want to modify it.

First of all, the practical part. When I bought these jeans, I swear they fit well, so I was either having a skinny day or they shrank in the wash, lol. They are too tight around the hips but too long in the legs. And the jacket is a bit long and bulky, but that bothers me less. I never modified the size and fit of clothes before, let alone on jeans. Does anyone know how I can do that?

And then, the rest. I got the mask, it works well enough, and I got the jacket. Clothes are expensive as hell, so I didn’t want to buy a jacket for a Halloween costume that I’ll wear once, so I bought a high quality jacket. Furry on the inside and POCKETS! Pockets that button!

I was wondering if anyone has ideas on how I can modify the jacket and jeans to be a bit scarier but not absolutely insane, lol. I’m fine with a creepier, worn looking style, but nothing that’ll get me stared in public like fake blood or something, lol. I was gonna add the Operator Symbol from Marble Hornets onto the jacket (oh, by the way, my costume is Rouge the Proxy from Creepypasta, lmao), but I’m not entirely sure what else to do.

(LMAO, ignore my messy ah bathroom. 😭✋)

Making the Pokemon Masquerain and currently having trouble with the wings. I'm trying to sew a rainbow like shape but whenever I try to complete it. It ends up being all bunched up. If I Start from the middle of the curve/rainbow shape and make my way to the end of it. I end up with a lot of material left over.

I'm just a bit confused because my pattern I made does account for the seam lines and they do overlap just fine. If anyone has any helpful advice or links to curved/rounded/tutorials tutorials that would be helpful. Thanks!

Fabric: Minky/Cuddle and I am Sewing by hand.

Making this cute dino costume using just some patterns I had laying around. I'm a beginner sewist and I'm at a loss because the dots on the costume are coming apart and looks to be fraying almost???? Any ideas on how I can repair?. Maybe redo the stitch all together.

Fabric is flannel that is lined with some blanket that is thrifted. This is a costume and fabric that my sister picked out.

My old sewing machine that was a SINGER stylist 7258 just gave out on me and I’m looking for another machine. I’ve been sewing for years but don’t know much about the machines.
Which is the best option, I don’t care about price just want quality that will last.

I am fairly new to stitching, never tried to stitch a bag though. It’s my first time and i want to make this tote bag carrier for my pup.
Can anyone advise me how to maintain the shape of the tote bag?
Like what type of fabric or maybe interlacing is required??

Vintage sewing machine

Idk what model

It has an installed motor but its not working very well, im working on cleaning the motor still

Hello, I have recently acquired this sick hat, tag history says it's from around the 1960's! However I unfortunately have a massive gargantuan head that fails to fit the hat in any sort of flattering way (too tight around the band).

My initial thought was to open up the back and frankenstein pieces of excess fabric from the interior to create some extra space. But I would appreciate someone more competent to offer some advice and guidance

—even if it is to just suck it up and embrace my big-head-small-hat life in favour of saving hat history from a potentially monstrous botch job

Here you can see the fabric folded with the selvedge aligned, cut along the cross grain but not parallel to itself 😟

The other side looks the same, so the edges are pulling in one direction and the middle in the other. I assume this is from it being on a roll for a while or something (dead stock) but how do I fix it? There’s some sort of sealant on the back so I am not comfortable ironing it.

It is a very heavy weight upholstery fabric.

I tripped while walking home a few weeks back and ripped a hole in my favourite jeans 😔

I usually repair holes like this using a blanket stitch and it tends to hold BUT in this case the denim around the knees is quite thin. These are also my only tailored pair of pants nd I wear them very often so I would like to try something a little sturdier.

Would I be able put some kind of backing around this area to reinforce it while repairing the hole? If so what material would you recommend?

Of course I could put a patch over it but if possible I'd like the repairs to be invisible from the outside.

I'm an early intermediate sewing amateur, building various workwear projects, and I'd like to build a jacket next. I have a copy of Workwear at home, and I'm torn between the chore jacket or the blazer.

I'd be tempted to make the Chore Jacket a bit of a bleu-de-travail (with an inside patch pocket on one side), or an unlined / half-lined version of the Blazer as a kind of "easy suit" option, but I'm curious about people's experiences.

Anyone?

Help please!

I thrifted this dress and it’s beautiful, though I’m not a big fan of the straight waist on it. My hopes are to sew the skirt part up under where the chest is to make it have a more babydoll dress look. The only issue/barrier is that there’s a long zipper in the back. I’m not sure how to tackle it or how to alter it.

I’m new to sewing so I’m a bit stumped. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

Hi friends! My juki MO2800 serger keeps puckering my fabric at the edge. I tried adjusting DF, knife width, tension but nothing works. Do you know what this could be? I am sewing cotton poplin with regular thread and 80/12 needles.

Thank you!!

What the title says. I replaced the needle, reloaded the bobbin, rethreaded, checked thread tension and stitch width. Of course, maybe I did it incorrectly. Doesn’t work on straight, zig zag, or any other pattern.