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Welcome to v/Sewing

submitted by Cynabuns to Sewing 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 00:02:29 ago (+49/-0)     (Sewing)

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.


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[ - ] AloisH 6 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 04:14:10 ago (+6/-0)

Where is needle stack at?

[ - ] NeedleStack 3 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 10:23:06 ago (+3/-0)

Hi. I found you guys a while ago and have lurked and wondered if I should join. Seeing this @Cynabuns post made me so happy; crafting is coming back to the voat community!

It's awesome to see familiar names around. HUG!!!

[ - ] mumbleberry 1 point 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 10:33:23 ago (+1/-0)

Hi needle!

[ - ] NeedleStack 1 point 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 10:36:54 ago (+1/-0)

Hello, my dear! Nice to see you! It was great working with you back on v/reportspammers. Good to see it's not such a big problem here. :)

[ - ] mumbleberry 2 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 10:39:57 ago (+2/-0)

We're still tiny and unknown, give it time.

[ - ] AloisH 0 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 19:59:14 ago (+0/-0)

Awesome.

[ - ] Jiggggg 3 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 06:02:27 ago (+3/-0)

Great! I love to sew. I sewed by hand most of my life and then got a sewing machine about ten or twelve years ago and that was a real game changer.

I am pretty good at tailoring clothes - I often will get stuff at the thrift store that mostly fits and finish the job when I get home. I'm not very good at sewing from scratch though... People who can just follow a pattern and make a professional looking piece are something else!

[ - ] Cynabuns [op] 0 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 10:17:35 ago (+0/-0)*

People who can just follow a pattern and make a professional looking piece are something else!

No kidding! Whole new level of respect right there. I've only done a few clothing items from scratch but I want to do more. Not long ago I tailored a man's vest taking it down a size and making it fitted, I was giddy when it turned out great and the client was pleased. Clothing scares me lol but I'm committed to kicking its ass too.

[ - ] deleted 3 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 04:17:37 ago (+3/-0)

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[ - ] paul_neri 1 point 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 06:31:32 ago (+1/-0)

what "certain people" do you have in mind?

[ - ] deleted 2 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 07:05:59 ago (+2/-0)

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[ - ] account deleted by user 2 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 09:14:28 ago (+2/-0)

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[ - ] Cynabuns [op] 0 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 10:24:55 ago (+0/-0)

I see a ton of videos on people making gear. Give it a go! Make a small version you see what's involved sewing-wise... and the costs. A friend asked me to sew a custom lunch box for her son and while I could have done it, the materials alone beat out the price of a new one from Walmart at ten bucks.

[ - ] deleted 2 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 08:54:51 ago (+2/-0)

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[ - ] Yargiyankooli 2 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 08:01:58 ago (+2/-0)

Cool! I am hoping to start making my own clothes this winter!

[ - ] paul_neri 2 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 06:30:51 ago (+2/-0)

This is related to sewing a bit and it's really interesting.As a kid I tied my shoes in the standard diagonal way:

https://blog.samuel-windsor.co.uk/shoelaces-guide-for-gentlemen

but somewhere along the line I was influenced to switch to an apparently cooler style:

https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/lace-oxfords-dress-shoes/

and the other day as I was struggling to get my shoes off as I always do I had a lightbulb moment [insert lightbulb]...I changed my lacing style back to the one I used as a kid and bingo [insert another lightbulb] my shoes came off much easier. I danced a jig in my carport! [I didn't really]. So beat that light-bulb moment. You can't 'cos you lead a boring life!

[ - ] paul_neri 2 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 05:59:33 ago (+2/-0)

bros, bros, don't fall for it. The "Sewing Club" is an FBI front. You'll be there sewing away as New Age Sensitive Guys do but behind a two-way mirror will be sitting three dudes from the Bureau listening in to your gossipy chatter. Ever see the film the Dancer Upstairs? Same principle.I'm sorry.

[ - ] paul_neri 1 point 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 20:04:05 ago (+1/-0)

I had a brilliant idea! Since you all like sewing and making stuff from material, why don't you [watch the downvotes flood in] make ... masks to protect from the Covid!

[ - ] Cynabuns [op] 1 point 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 20:34:33 ago (+1/-0)

Been there, done that ;)

My doc mentioned last year it was hard for some of her older sicker patients to find masks and she asked me to make a few. So I did. And then more and more. I made a ton and donated a ton to nurses and fire fighter/paramedics, really to anyone who felt like they needed one.

I begrudge no one when it comes to wearing a mask. The older folks, chemo patients, and the otherwise sick should have been the only ones who needed them (but we know the rest of that story).

I felt blessed not to need one and blessed that I picked up sewing when I did so that I could make as many as I did. It was an honorable mission making them.

[ - ] Splooge 2 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 04:26:05 ago (+2/-0)

REJECT MODERNITY, RETURN WITH SCISSORS

[ - ] paul_neri 2 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 00:19:50 ago (+2/-0)

radical!

[ - ] gabara 1 point 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 11:01:41 ago (+1/-0)

Cynabuns? I thought you died? Welcome back!

[ - ] Cynabuns [op] 1 point 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 11:27:23 ago (+1/-0)

Funny, I heard you dieded too!

[ - ] NeedleStack 1 point 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 10:24:16 ago (+1/-0)

Yay! So glad to see a crafting sub again. Your post inspired me to register and join in. Bless you, can't wait to see what you post. Thanks for all your hard work on reportspammers back in the day!

[ - ] Cynabuns [op] 1 point 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 10:28:02 ago (+1/-0)

Welcome back Needles. I'm doing that admin thing again here... in between sewing and cooking projects (v/Recipes) ;)

[ - ] NeedleStack 1 point 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 10:32:59 ago (+1/-0)

Thank you! It's nice to be back. Congrats on your duties and role here. We're in good hands!

[ - ] Cynabuns [op] 0 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 10:45:04 ago (+0/-0)

:)

[ - ] TheViciousMrPim 1 point 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 04:37:34 ago (+1/-0)

Have you ever relined a coat? I have a nice leather that the lining is just toast.

I probably need to get a pro involved or I'll fuck up my jacket.

[ - ] Cynabuns [op] 1 point 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 10:31:17 ago (+1/-0)*

I have not, but I did tailor a man's vest and it came out great. If the lining is toast, you might as well grab a seam ripper and see what's inside. There's probably a video on how to do it. Worse thing that happens is that you've saved your tailor a step.

[ - ] AngryWhiteKeyboardWarrior 1 point 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 04:36:14 ago (+1/-0)

If you don't sew something with NIGGER on it, I will be very cross indeed.

[ - ] paul_neri 1 point 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 06:20:45 ago (+1/-0)

like a cross-stitch?

[ - ] Cynabuns [op] 0 points 2.8 yearsJul 16, 2021 10:31:44 ago (+0/-0)

Ha!