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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.

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/

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.

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!

https://www.cheapthriftyliving.com/sewing-patterns/DIY-Collapsible-Storage-Cubes-Fiskars

From the description:

"Fabric storage cubes keep your home neat and organized, but buying them individually can break the bank. This DIY collapsible storage cube pattern allows you to create the same great product with your own hands."

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

Perfect gift for a nursery or to decorate your house!

https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2008/06/fully-lining-hats-with-polar-fleece.html

Cold weather will be here before you know it!

From the introduction:

"Lining handknit caps with polar fleece is a good trick to know. Lining with polar fleece can make too-big hats fit, and it eliminates wool itchiness from sensitive foreheads."