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Welcome to v/Sewing (Sewing)

submitted by Cynabuns to Sewing 2.8 years ago (+49/-0)

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New sub for all things sewing, from crafts to quilts to tents to clothing. Come share your sewing knowledge or link a cool pattern or video. Questions are great too. I'm self taught, only sewing for a few years now, so I'm always looking for better, smarter, or even old time ways to get the job done. I love making something from nothing, totally rewarding and satisfying to the soul, I should have kicked that sewing machine's ass sooner.

Running with scissors is totally allowed here.

"I wish you well" swastika quilt (files.catbox.moe)

submitted by NeedleStack to Sewing 3 months ago (+48/-0)

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Snippet from a 1971 special about traditional Kentucky quilts.

How to sew a neck tie (tutorial) (blog.treasurie.com)

submitted by NeedleStack to Sewing 6 months ago (+13/-0)

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Sewing is one of the oldest of the textile arts (files.catbox.moe)

submitted by Valerie to Sewing 7 months ago (+35/-0)

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Lady sews animal figurines out of faux fur garments (more pics below) (files.catbox.moe)

submitted by NeedleStack to Sewing 8 months ago (+6/-1)

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https://files.catbox.moe/4k109x.jpg

So talented! Her critters are so awesome. More pics in the original article: https://www.boredpanda.com/realistic-animal-sculptures-rachel-austin/

Leather alternative with pineapple leaves (youtu.be)

submitted by paul_neri to Sewing 10 months ago (+4/-1)

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Tips for sewing smoothe curved seams to avoid puckers and bulk (www.craftsy.com)

submitted by NeedleStack to Sewing 1 year ago (+11/-0)

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https://www.craftsy.com/post/sewing-curved-seams/

I'm hand sewing small toys now and the seams wrinkle/pucker at the curves so I figured out what I'm probably doing wrong thanks to this article. Hope it helps!

White - 1488 (files.catbox.moe)

submitted by MasterAce to Sewing 1 year ago (+42/-0)

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https://files.catbox.moe/d954ie.png

Saw this and thought it probably belongs here.

How to darn dress socks (yewtu.be)

submitted by NeedleStack to Sewing 1 year ago (+13/-0)

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https://yewtu.be/watch?v=KjaQ0kRga3A&

This looks to be a good solution for mending thin socks.

For heavier hand knit socks, use a method like this:

https://yewtu.be/watch?v=t9pEwlUaagg

If you don't want to buy a darning egg you can use a light bulb for the same results.

Quilting Bee (1.bp.blogspot.com)

submitted by AugustineOfHippo2 to Sewing 1 year ago (+18/-0)

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https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qXAgccSFiYQ/ThHm7RQ0jqI/AAAAAAAADE8/f5kr2OUWD1E/s1600/quilting%2Bbee.jpg

From Colonial Quilts.

I was looking up artwork, and found this about quilting...

No-sew way to feminize a crew neck t shirt (www.byambershands.com)

submitted by NeedleStack to Sewing 1 year ago (+14/-0)

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https://www.byambershands.com/2019/06/04/no-sew-t-shirt-refashion/

Why is this project in sewing if it's "no-sew"? To mix things up I guess! Enjoy.

I like how the modification is demure and not slutty as some bloggers would have you do. The blogger seems to be a classy lady which is refreshing.

A sewing machine is a power tool (yewtu.be)

submitted by NeedleStack to Sewing 1.1 years ago (+5/-0)

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https://yewtu.be/watch?v=fywmCKCQV2w

I like this video even though the guy's voice is very gay lol. :)

Sew a man's medieval style work shirt (www.downsizer.net)

submitted by NeedleStack to Sewing 1.1 years ago (+27/-0)

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https://www.downsizer.net/Articles/Make_your_own/Make_a_Manly_Work_Shirt/

This is probably not the type of garment a guy would wear in suburbia but it'd be perfect for grubby work in the forest, garden, what have you. It's a simple style you could make multiples of. Plus it looks really comfortable!

"A Tailor showed me this Method! How to Fix Broken Zipper" (www.youtube.com)

submitted by paul_neri to Sewing 1.2 years ago (+4/-2)

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Weavers recycle shopping bags to shield Spanish village from sun (www.abc.net.au)

submitted by paul_neri to Sewing 1.6 years ago (+2/-1)

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EASIEST WAY TO THREAD A NEEDLE (Video) (www.youtube.com)

submitted by paul_neri to Sewing 2.1 years ago (+5/-2)

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How to Repair a Hole With a Sewing Machine - Darning (yewtu.be)

submitted by NeedleStack to Sewing 2.5 years ago (+7/-0)

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The humble tomato pin cushion (tutorial) (rhondadort.com)

submitted by NeedleStack to Sewing 2.6 years ago (+22/-0)

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Sew Reusable Washable Snack Pouches (www.youtube.com)

submitted by Cynabuns to Sewing 2.6 years ago (+8/-0)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjG2AI8ipJ8

Great beginner project, this gal is super chatty but there's a few good nuggets of info. She uses PUL for her lining, so air dry after laundering. There's a company that makes a food-grade PUL, https://wazoodle.com/products/food-safe-eco-pul, this would be what I'd use.

Mister Finch: Artist who sews unique animal figures (more in text box) (files.catbox.moe)

submitted by NeedleStack to Sewing 2.7 years ago (+4/-2)

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https://files.catbox.moe/2n3i7g.png

I don't have any affiliation with this guy but he's one of my favorites right now and is inspiring me to get serious about making more detailed works.

I like that he's reclusive and not an attention whore. He just does his stuff, posts them on his site, and that's about it.

You can see more of his stuff here: http://www.mister-finch.com/portfolio/

Popcorn the Goat from Voat by Eponases (youtu.be)

submitted by Cunt to Sewing 2.7 years ago (+12/-0)

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https://youtu.be/Ro7JxfVnpG0

https://www.eponases.com/blog/2015/07/popcorn-the-goat-from-voat/ :

This one’s a small project. I made a goat; it’s the goat from Voat. I wasn’t sure what his name was, but I’m pretty sure that I saw “Popcorn” mentioned somewhere in a thread about names, and so here we are 🙂

Presenting… Popcorn the Goat!

And as always – the video time-lapse:

I’ve had a request for the pattern, so it can be downloaded here:

Popcorn the goat (PDF) https://www.eponases.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/popcorn-the-goat.pdf

Got lots of tiny fabric scraps? Make a Postage Stamp quilt! (soresourceful.wordpress.com)

submitted by NeedleStack to Sewing 2.7 years ago (+18/-0)

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https://soresourceful.wordpress.com/2013/07/28/my-postage-stamp-scrap-fabric-patchwork-quilt/

Oh my word this looks tedious but the results are very nice so this could be an ongoing project as you collect tiny scraps you'd hate to throw away.

Slow stitching: A new way to mindfully approach hand sewing (sewingiscool.com)

submitted by NeedleStack to Sewing 2.7 years ago (+14/-0)

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https://sewingiscool.com/what-is-slow-stitching-tutorial/

I love this. I got the book "Slow Stitch" by Claire Wellesley-Smith and have been hooked on this method of sewing. It's all about the journey, not the destination maaaan!

Edit: If you're strapped for cash and can't buy Claire's book right now you can download it here until you can support her: https://b-ok.cc/book/3331008/0d25a3

Should I buy a sewing machine? If so which one? (www.spotlightstores.com)

submitted by Cunt to Sewing 2.7 years ago (+15/-0)

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https://www.spotlightstores.com/search?q=Sewing%20machine%3Aprice-high-vip

I have a really shitty (almost a kids toy) sewing machine I could never figure out what I was doing wrong with it (Bobbin unravelling I think, maybe tension or something). Anyway I could keep bugging hubby to get it down from the rafters for me so I can try again or I could buy a better sewing machine.

Spotlight have good sales every few months so I have linked there but willing to buy from elsewhere (keep in mind I'm Australian so nothing with extreme shipping costs).

I have added Brother FS60X Sewing Machine ($600AUD) to my cart to keep an eye on it for sales.

I think I want auto bobbin threader, auto needle threader would be nice and auto tension setting, the auto button makers sound super handy.
Don't know much about what I am doing so as much as I would normally prefer all manual stuff computerised sounds nice if only for the troubleshooting error messages.

Any suggestions, tips or recommendations welcome!

How to sew a ball (hellosewing.com)

submitted by Cunt to Sewing 2.8 years ago (+3/-0)

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Quilted Bird House With Toy Bird Rattles (lots of pics) (www.instructables.com)

submitted by NeedleStack to Sewing 2.8 years ago (+6/-0)

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https://www.instructables.com/Quilted-Bird-House-with-Toy-Bird-Rattles/

Perfect gift for a nursery or to decorate your house!

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