Sewing

[ettebe]

As much as I dislike sewing, it is fun trying to put pieces together. I still have a problem with the lining pieces *sigh*

 

[gius]

me too ^
i like sticking to the seam allowance line
a fun challenge

but i find sometimes if i pin fabric to another fabric at the seam, they will go together
but when i sew it on the machine, the machine flattens it and so it appears one fabric is actually shorter than the other
maybe this is the advantage of tailoring

 

[educo]

^^^ Use a walking foot, that should help it.

 

[ettebe]

Here is something I made last year for a project.

Never had a chance to complete it

I had no time to put the boning in, plus do the hem. Buh hum bug.

 

[gius]

thank you educo

ettebe don't be so hard on yourself
why does it need boning...

 

[ettebe]

thank you educo

ettebe don't be so hard on yourself
why does it need boning...

Was using boning to give it more volume. I wanted to make a different type of raincoat. Which would have been like an umbrella of sorts. Which would have rendered it impractical if it was raining (if a person would have passed by with their car and splashed the person in the raincoat)

I enjoy looking at simple garments, and trying to figure out ways to make it more complex.

 

[ettebe]

Zistam really nice bag. I wish I could make one.

 

[educo]

No problem Guis. Ettebe, with boning, you'll get better results if you created seams in the raincoat and placed the bones along the seam. You'll be able to control it better and as a result, get a better shape.

 

[fashionmuse]

im taking a fashion class in my high school. so far ive made a tote bag, pajama pants, apron, vest, 2 christmas stockings, and right now im working on a blanket. next im making dresses.

 

[SwanDiamondRose]

hi all
i made this hoodie from a 70s pattern. i reworked the pattern A LOT. narrowed it all over and lengthened it. and created a lining. it's a really deep emerald green corduroy with a thick dark emerald green pasha satin lining. [it photographs black, i don't know why!] it was hard to make. so much so that it has put me off making more things for myself for a bit. totebags are easier! i do love it.

 

[SwanDiamondRose]

more pics...

 

[dior_couture1245]

^^Looks very well made! Good job!

 

[Bulbus]

^It looks great!

 

[Feline]

Currently multi-tasking. Paul told me was Emily Strange bag in Classix for only £21.99 & I would love it as had cats on it. Was not a bag but a cushion - so - Cut along ear seam, remove double-headed cat design. Remove foam & use Dad's craft knife to turn foam into single cat head. With carved foam, make cushion for Candy with left-over blanket fabric & edge in pink satibn - make lining for ex-cover 2 be a bag & attach straps got from charity shop. Enjoy!!

 

[yellowetpink]

I've just started sewing at school and I'm making a very simple nightdress. Just from cotton. I'll post pics when I'm done.
You guys are so inspirational!

 

[haute femme]

the hoodie looks great! the fabric makes it look very original, and somewhat retro

I'm wanting to start sewing some simple pieces to wear to a hot and sweaty music festival.. any tips on fabrics that breathe best? I just want them really flowy and loose.

 

[cutxpaste]

I'm going to try to make a DIY version of this Chloé top:

nap

I probably won't use a surger though because I don't have one and I thought the cut the edges off whatever lies to the side of what is being sewn....? I know it's an easy prohect but any suggestions of how I can do this?

 

[gius]

yeah i'm pretty sure that's what sergers do, cutxpaste...
they sew and cut
you can do the same by doing a straight stitch next to the edge
and then zigzag it (going over the edge) from the straight stitch line

and then i don't think you really need to cut any excess fabric... if you're already sewing by the edge

some sewing machines already have a stitch that's both straight stitch and zigzag so you can do both at the same time...

 

[cutxpaste]

Ok, I just made it. My camera is being weird/can't figure the USB cord so I can't post any pictures. It looks pretty similar but I didn't sew seams down the sides. I used one of my dad's old v-neck sleep shirts for it...I cut the v neck a little too low though... the top sort of falls off my shoulders...

 

[fourboltmain]

Looks like (from the way the fabric hangs) the neck is cut on bias (standard). Next piece is on the grain. Mid section is back on bias (look at the drag lines). Bottom (hem) is on grain, folded back.

Let's say that's a 1/4" piping. Cut the piping to 3/4", attach it to the pieces (on the edges), then fold them on each other, like a letter in an envelope. Then go over and press then sew down the middle. This seals your seams with a top stitch.

You're on your own for the sleeves. But, the sleeves look like they're all one piece, with the ribbon sewn on top for the look.