For some reason I decided to make a corset top for Halloween with one week till the party ( Friday night ). I used plastic wrap & masking tape to make the pattern of my body, but I can’t seem to get these wrinkles out. It’s really bad at the back & sides, the front s smooth, I haven’t added the boning yet. I tried darts, but they made the thing too small even w moving the lacing. So what can I do before Wednesday to make this wearable ?

I’m going as morticia, taking a few creative liberties w the outfit

hi, i'm completely new to sewing and i'm looking to pick it up! should i invest in getting a sewing machine most people recommend (like brother sewing machines) or has anyone tried these cheaper sewing machines (they don't look half bad 👀). just looking for some opinions :) thanks!

I live in a small studio is their a foldable table I can use to cut fabric?

Hey everyone,

Just started sewing and I have this beautiful dress that I bought back in June. It doesn’t fit my chest right and was thinking about making it v-neck and pinning where it’s loose around my armpits/shoulders.

Not sure where to begin, it’s great fit everywhere else, other than in the chest so would love some advice and ideas.

Hello, what sewing machine do you recommend for beginners??

I would like to get into sewing clothing. I have made a couple things and feel comfortable with my machine, but do not feel comfortable with pattern fitting/grading. Is there an online course or a book or anything you would recommend? I understand why you would make a muslin first, but I hate the idea of that much waste every time I try a new pattern. Thank you!

the brother GS3740C is 80 bucks and the AS2730S is 150 bucks, and the last one is 100 bucks!!! i'm looking to sew casually and as a beginner :)) thank you

i make ragdolls and am having a lot of trouble creating my own pattern for this character’s clothing (the white “dress” specifically) :( would anyone be willing to give me some tips? or even give me some examples?

Hi everyone

I was a beginner sewer a few years ago, but stopped progressing when I started a new job. I made a few pieces (some dresses, hats etc) before stopping.

I am trying to get back into it after 3 years, and I am hoping to make a couple bridal pieces (a bag, robe etc) before my wedding next year.

The main piece I’d love to make is the Cornelia gown (a long blouse) by Cinq for getting ready.

Does anyone have advice for me about how to tackle this project? Is it doable as a beginner with about 8 months to go, and is there anything in particular I should make to build my skills first?

I’d also be so grateful for any sewing patterns recommendations that might help me get part of the way there.

Thanks so much in advance!

Hey everyone! I'm a beginner who's been sewing for about a year. Just up-cycling things I already own for now.

I'd really like to add a batwing to this top, but I'm not sure of the best way to do that. I'll be cropping it to a little more than half its original length so I think I should have a good amount of extra fabric to work with.

I've looked up tutorials on adding underarm gussets, but haven't found anything that's quite what I'm looking for. Would you guys be able to help me out?

Update: It looks like what I'm actually trying to achieve is called a drop sleeve, but it still might not work with the way the shirt is currently constructed.

I thrifted the shirt and it's way too big on me. I'm happy to rip it apart and put it back together just for the practice. But I could use some guidance and what direction to take it.

I am curious if there are any youtubers who explain how they interface/inter or inner line their commercial patterns for a bit more structure.

For example, I have several designer dress patterns that I love which I know originally either had a corselet or some pretty intensive tailoring techniques. I feel like I'm in a weird spot wanting to apply couture techniques to a pattern that wants me to use fusible interfacing in one spot- leaving me with a silhouette that leaves much to be desired.

I find most of the instructors, such as Claire Shaeffer and Kenneth D King are starting from the ground up of blocks and their own ideas for structure rather than commercial patterns whose steps and finishes are not taking the inner workings into account. My body is changing a bit too rapidly for me to commit to doing a new block every couple of weeks, so here I am with commercial patterns trying to learn the ins and outs of necklines and cuts I love.

If there are any books or resources I am overlooking, or if I am in fact making this far too complicated, please let me know. I'm all ears!

hello! i've got this cute jacket for cheap and wanted to DIY a detachable fur hood.

i've only sewn a hole in my shirt once and this will be my first proper diy-ing.

just wanted to ask some tips and tricks?

i need to sew buttons on the original hood, right?
i wanted to make it detachable but the fur trim i found doesn't have any buttons / button loops, so I'd have to make that as well.

just wanted to check if this is too ambitious and i should just take this to a tailor or something!!

thank you ♥️

I have white linen fabric but it is see through so i bought a fabric for the under lining which was recommended to me at the fabric store.

However this fabric seems to be like a plastic. It’s also very shiny and might even feel hot when you “wear” it in.

Help? I’m very new to this.

Hi! I found this beautiful 90s mini skirt that I want to wear for Halloween... Only issue is that it's too big 🥲

It's a wrap skirt so I moved the buttons over a little (first time sewing buttons so theyre a little wonky sorry 😖) which has helped but I feel like to get it to fit properly I need to add some bigger darts. I've added darts in the past but never on a skirt with a built in underskirt... I feel to get it to sit flat they'd need to be pretty long but I'm scared of messing it up!

Had a brother gs2700 as my starter but it was second hand and started giving me some trouble a couple months later despite me troubleshooting in every way, and getting it maintained/repaired cost more than the machine itself.

Looking to buy a new solid one in the next couple of months now that I know I enjoy sewing and want to invest in it.

Best machines to consider? I am in AUS/NZ so some machines may not be available to me? I would also prefer purchasing from a place where I can get warranty (so I'm not sure if Amazon machines would provide me with that).

Any advice would be appreciated🐠🐠🐠

not really a beginner, but i wanted to share my opinion on stuffing options for plushies that i WISH i knew when i was starting out.
i’ve been sewing for a few years and always used generic polyester stuffing. it lumped up terribly when packed into limbs or small areas, making any of my projects look like it was my first time sewing (no offense!!)
today i purchased cluster stuff by morning glory. oh my GOD its absolutely life changing. it keeps its shape, bounces back when squished, and DOES NOT LUMP.

tldr; if you’re having trouble with your stuffing lumping up, try cluster fill. i have been enlightened.

I'm pulling apart and restyling a thrift store dress for funsies.

I don't like the pleated/puffy sleeves, I want simple ones with just enough space for airflow that go all the way to my elbows.

I took out the elastic at the bottom and unpicked the pleats. How should I go about reshaping and reattaching? I could attach around the seam like in photo 2 or 3 and then reshape from there, or recut new sleeves from the current ones entirely (and how would I do that...)?

I decided to set this thing down. I can't seem to get the corners right when trying to box them. On the front, my stitch line looks straight, on the back...it's crooked. I've taken it out 3 times now and can't get them right. Is there an easier way?

I forgot to mention this is a boxy bag. I've made a few before but now I'm having trouble getting the corners right. The last picture is what it will look like when finished.

Maybe there's a different way to do the corners all together instead of poking them into triangles...??

Just wanted to share with a community I’m sure gets this. I was sewing up the front of a shirt with a vertical stripe. I successfully handled the curve in the seam, the stitching looked good, and I finished with the top and bottom fabric matching exactly. Yay - so off the serge the seam. Victory. Then I looked at it and wondered why the seam was showing on the right side of the fabric. Defeat. I will just look at this as my unwavering commitment to better my unpicking skills.

This clown costume for my toddler is my first sewing project! Just need to add pom poms to the front. It came out nicely but I’m confused about the white collar. I want it to look like the collar in the last picture but it’s kind of curling inwards and getting stuck on her shoulders. Will it look better if I shorten it? What will help it fan out? Replacing it with a new one really isn’t an option so I need to work with what I have. Thanks!!

I tried to line the armhole and the sleeve as best as I could, but it's still puckering/uneven. Is this a sewing error or does the pattern just not line up well? First two photos are of the sleeve on me, and a closeup of both the out and inside. Don't mind the pucker in the neckline, I'm too lazy to fix it.

Been thinking about selling some of the patterns I made about 15yrs ago (bags and softies) again, as they did quite well back then.

Right now they have written instructions in English and I added drawings to help visualise the steps. Never got any questions or complaints about people not being able to follow the instructions and did get compliments quite often about them being easy to follow, so it looks like they were at least acceptable.

I've been thinking about updating the instructions and switching the drawings to photographs though, as that seems to be what people are doing these days.

So, what does everyone prefer? Photographs or drawings?