Sewing

[justinleaddict]

I need a new sewing machine first... the one i tried to use is probably 100 years old. Its hard! I first made little pathetic bags..just for practice and stuff. Anyway, i'm OK at it, but i figured out that if i'm going to get any better i need a real machine, so i haven't done anything in a long time.

 

[A la mode]

sea of stitches- thanks so much for the wonderful advice!

a la mode- that is absolutely lovely! great work, how long did it take it?

thanks! Which one?

 

[fiercedeity]

oops. I didn't realize there was a customization thread. Looked for one, but the closest thread I found to it was this...

I am a total n00b.

btw, the pants look great

 

[heyjude1234567]

I LOVE SEWING.
it is my passion and i have been doing it since the 2nd grade.
i have recently started selling clothing to boutiques in my area.
i have done many a pattern in my day but my favorite thing to do is reconstructiing things especially making men's ties into bags, skirts, dresses, etc.

 

[softgrey]

i just wrecked a pair of denim culottes...

boo!!...

 

[fab_fifties_fille]

aww no soft! is there no way of repairing them...whats happened?

 

[softgrey]

a la mode...i love that belt!!......you are good!!

nice job on the pants fashion york!...


utopia-i'd love to see the costume sometime...

 

[softgrey]

aww no soft! is there no way of repairing them...whats happened?

no...it's over...i've laid them to rest......
maybe i'll find a better pair now that culottes are 'trendy'...

 

[fab_fifties_fille]

aww well, if you liked the shape maybe you could stitch pick them and take the pattern from them? Poor lil culottes.

 

[softgrey]

no..i didn't like the shape...that is why i was trying to alter them...
oh well...no biggie...

thanks though

 

[horriblyjollyjin]

Ahoy, I'm new here and haven't read through all of this thread so I'm sorry if this has been answered, but is there anywhere I can get some patterns for like cardigans, sweatshirts, hoods and the likes, something simple to get me on my feet?
Thanks!

 

[A la mode]

http://www.sewingpatterns.com has alot of brands of patterns that feature easy patterns for beginers.

Bruda has more european style clothes and a wider variety of mens patterns...
http://www.sewingpatterns.com/index-burda.html

Vogue has more dressy styles, their patterns are a bit more challenging
http://www.sewingpatterns.com/index-vogue.html

also check out fabric stores almost all sell patterns or have sewing/pattern making classes.

 

[A la mode]

^my links to the patterns did not work so well... you have to click mens on the side menu

 

[odelia]

Making Clothes

I want to start making my own clothes and I need advice! I find it hard finding clothes that fit me and if I do find something I often have it altered to fit me. Over the years, the cost adds up and since I live in a place with much luxury fabrics, I thought why not try sewing. This is where you come in, if you have advice on how to sew please let me know. I'm looking to start with simple pieces such as tunics like the following!

(courtesy of TheSweetest in another thread from tfs)

Thanks!

O

 

[Absoloodle]

I have taught myself to sew in the last year, and am gradually getting better, sewing stuff that is actually wearable now!! haha
So first I recommend you get a sewing machine!
And what about sewing lessons, unless you want to teach yourself!
The easiest things to make first are boobtubes and skirts without zips

 

[odelia]

I have taught myself to sew in the last year, and am gradually getting better, sewing stuff that is actually wearable now!! haha
So first I recommend you get a sewing machine!
And what about sewing lessons, unless you want to teach yourself!
The easiest things to make first are boobtubes and skirts without zips

Thanks! Do you recommend any websites?

 

[As You Like It]

When I taught myself to sew many years ago, I bought a bunch of old patterns at yardsales, checked out a bunch of books on sewing from the library, read the books cover to cover, took patterns out of the envelopes, checked that all the parts were there, laid them out to envision how they fit together, then I bought some super-cheap fabric to start testing them out. No good reason to waste nice fabric when you don't really know what you are doing.

My first two garments SUCKED, but I quickly got much better.

This is the fourth dress I ever made, which I made back in 1996, and I still wear it occasionally. It's Very Brady, don't you think? The pattern dates to 1973.

The key ingredient to successful sewing is patience. Take your time, read and follow all of the instructions, and if you get stuck, put it up for a while, brainstorm a little, and come back to it when your frustration subsides.

Feel free to ask me any specifics as to what types of patterns are good for beginners, stuff about fitting, or whatever else happens to be confusing or interesting to you. I like to help fellow seamstresses out when I can.

 

[Elegance.Is.Refusal.]

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11282&highlight=sewing


^^^ this thread may help

i must say the first garments i made were terrible!
but as i gained experience it got better the more things i made the easier it became. but it is always handy to have someone to show you the different techniques that go in to making a garment.

plus i still kind of suck at putting zips in

 

[Absoloodle]

^^^ zips, same!
i have only been sewing for a year. and i refuse to use patterns! i make an item in about 1 hour! they used to be pretty wack, but now they are pretty wearable. i don't have the patience to be a great sewer!

i would recommend getting advice though, but mostly practice

 

[Curious]

Merged "Making Clothes" with the existing sewing thread