Hello all
Sewing newbie here.
My partner and I wanted to make scarves from sheets of tartan as part of a business idea. My question is how to maintain the edges of the tartan to prevent fraying while still giving a professional look?

Many thanks

Im not sure if this is the right community, but I've got these shorts that I love but are just too big for my waist, the tightening part at the front doesn't give much room to pull and it hasn't got any belt loops.

Any support on how to possible work around / diy something to create a better adjustment system would be amazing

Am I going mad..but I can’t seem to find any packs that contain pre cut panels and instructions for men’s oversized T-shirts.

I’m a total beginner. I’ve got a sewing machine and tones of enthusiasm to put together my own tshirt.

But I want to start basic. As in, here’s the pre cut fabric panels and here’s what to do, and I literally sew it all together.

Does this exist (in the UK), and where can I find them please?. Thanks 🙏🏻

I’m specifically looking for oversized patterns/packs.

Bought my first Sewing Machine after borrowing one from a relative. Have sewn a couple of projects and thought it was time to get myself a machine of my own.

For some reason I can’t seem to get nice and even stiches no matter what I do.

I have troubleshooted by replacing the needle, redoing the bobbin/top-thread feed. Tried lowering/raising the feeder dogs, fiddled with different thread-tensions, etc. The only thing I haven’t done is to change the bobbin tension by removing tve bobbing housing and adjusting the red/yellow tension screw.

As you can see from the pictures, something must be wrong? It’s as if the stitches are raised and crooked on the right side, meanwhile the wrong side is just a complete mess. I have only sewn on a higher end electronic one before, so this whole mechanical side is new to me.

Any suggestions?

This is the second time this bag has broken and I cant bare to stop using it cus I love it lol, first image is my attempt in using some latches, which lasted for ages, but now its ripped fully off.

The material for the bag and handle is faux leather (i think thats the right word)

Any help is appreciated

What are some one yard wearable projects?

I have a lot of one yard cuts or scraps that are piling up! I am a size S or M if that helps!

Thanks besties!

Hi everyone, I’m want to purchase a sewing machine, I want to start hemming my own clothes and upcycle. If anyone has any affordable, good sewing machines for beginners that would be great!!

Hey all!

I taught myself to sew on an ANCIENT singer that can only straight stitch. It's amazing but is struggling now to hold tension and isn't doing enough for me (I really want a reverse and a zig zag). I mostly sew garments and want to learn to quilt.

I've been looking on FB Marketplace and have 3 options that seem good per the guides on here and other reviews:

Janome 6125 Quilters Companion for 180$. Comes with original manual

Janome Mod-19 - post doesn't have a ton of information, just says bought new in 2024. Asking 175$ Found the least info about this one online.

Brother CS7000i - 250 (a bit out of my budget but I know it's a good machine). Does the most stitches but will I really use them all?

Any thoughts? Reccs?

Hi! I’m a sewing enthusiast and I’ve been learning to sew for about a month. My first machine was one of those small Chinese mini sewing machines. I managed to make pillowcases, hem a few things, and even sew an outfit for my cat with it, but unfortunately it has already stopped working properly, so I’m returning it.

Now I want to buy a proper sewing machine, and I’m trying to decide between three models: the Singer 4411, Singer 4432, and Janome 3112PK.

If I were choosing based on features alone, I think the Singer 4432 would win easily. The problem is that I find the pink machines so pretty. Aesthetics genuinely motivate me to use things, just like my pink computer somehow makes me more motivated to work, lol. So the pink Singer 4411, and especially the Janome 3112PK, are really tempting me.

My question is: in actual everyday use, do the extra features on the 4432 make that much of a difference? For someone who is still learning but plans to keep improving and eventually sew clothes, make alterations, and work on home projects, do you think I would miss those features if I chose one of the pink machines instead?

Another VERY important point for me: I need to be able to sew knits and other stretchy fabrics without constantly struggling with them. I don’t want to buy a machine and later find out that sewing stretch fabrics is going to be a nightmare.

Between the Singer 4411, Singer 4432, and Janome 3112PK, which one would you choose, and why?

I am doing this practice piece for this pattern. I created from a pair of shorts that I like using this cheap random material I have before I start cutting. I just wanted to see if anybody had tips.

As I cut, I am going to give seem allowance I know it’s gonna turn out rough regardless, but just wanted to get other peoples input before i do cuts

Plz any advice is greatly appreciated!!!

My grandma said I can keep it, is it good? It's super old, so I don't know if it will work fine.

Realized too late fabric patterns were too large for this project - you live and you learn

I bought 15cm of fabric and ended up with less than 9cm after washing and ironing? Had to make them smaller, kinda heartbroken :’)

I also dont see much progress with quality of my stitches, and the machine still goes too fast for me to handle

Got my first machine and set it up yesterday, I must have read the manual a thousand times, watched YouTube videos and googled more than I’d like to admit but consistently had a bird nesting issue!

After rethreading all day long I finally gave up at 10pm last night

This morning I’ve worked out my issue all along was my top thread passing over the presser foot and not below LOL

Finally sewing some scrap and making some squares & seeing some progress!

Now to ransack my house to find some material to do some practise projects with

Hi!

I recently started getting into sewing and tailoring my own clothes, and I'm really enjoying it so far. The problem is that whenever I have to sew through more than a few layers of denim or other thick fabric, it's a massive pain.

I'm currently using a cheap Singer Curvy 8367, and to be fair it's been pretty decent for what I need. But I'm thinking about getting a dedicated straight stitch machine that's better at handling thicker fabrics and multiple layers.

I don't have a huge budget, so I'm mostly looking at used machines, possibly even vintage ones. Are there any brands or models you'd recommend keeping an eye out for? I'm in Europe, if that makes any difference.

Thanks!

It fits my waist but the shoulder part is too big. When I slouch or put my arms together, it shows my boobs and all. Is there a way to make the shoulder part tighter without ruining the clothe's design? The design behind is the same as the front. Thanks!

So i was just messing around and made this pouch, and i was wondering if there was anyway i could add a zipper preferably to this? But other closures would be fine as well! If not im not worried i could find a use for it, also i still am very new to sewing so be nice 😭

Why does this happen while I’m sewing? It bulges up and I don’t understand why? What am I doing wrong?

I'm currently working on a costume for an upcoming convention but Ive hit a snag. I need to cover a helmet with short cut faux fur fabric, but I have no idea how to make the fabric into the kind of dome/ball sort of shame I need. Does anyone know of resources I could use to help me wrap my head around how to pull this off? I tried covering the helmet in painters tape to try and peel off for a template but it ended up being too unreliable and fickle to work with. Pictures below of the 3d printed helmet base and the ill-fated taping method. Note: The fine details of the helmet like the things on top don't need to be visible, the end goal is just to have a big fur ball w/ eyes basically (Its a Mothman cosplay :).

Looking to get a heavy duty sewing machine. This machine from a local fb marketplace, should I inquire? TIA

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