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Did you sew that hole in your pants yet?

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>>2900455
The largest capacitor (C in the pic) is for preventing brushes from sparking which at the first place causes uncomfortable ozone smell while sewing and secondly causes brushes to wear out faster. Another capacitors are for kind of grounding and preventing radio frequency noise that could occur since the sparking brushes can generate random frequencies.

I was trying out a pattern for a hat, for one piece the pattern was like a half-pattern where the fabric is to be folded in half, then cut, then folded open again to get the full piece, a symmetric shape.
Now this is all well and good but I found it particularly difficult to cut two layers of fabric without the layers moving in different directions. I don't have a rotary cutter, maybe that makes things easier?
I used shears, I ended up putting a loose running stitch close to the marked lines and then cut, which worked fine but it's a bit more hassle.
What's the proper way to cut multiple layers without shit moving about?

>>2904716
Sewing pins, anon. You hold the layers of fabric (and the paper itself to the fabric) with pins.

>>2904714
I know the smell, I've smelled it on another machine that makes a lot of crackling noises when powered on, you can hear the sparks flying, it's a machine that still has a capacitor but I reckon it's out of order.
This machine though, it doesn't spark, or smell at all and runs without noises so I think it's fine, but again, if I come across a cap I will replace it, I found one online that's similar in rating but I can't be arsed to shell out 20 euros for it.

>>2904698
Dont make me ground you.

Can you hear that, anon?!
>totally
>silent

I changed out the brushes in my 201k's original motor and it fixed everything. It's hands down the quietest sewing machine that I've ever used, and quieter than anything I can find vids of on youtube. I'll probably upload one myself at some point.

someone suggested invisible stitches for jeans patches here
>>2904689

i think that makes sense to fix a hole in a position where the fabric isn't under a lot of regular stress, but does it really work for a patch, say, in the knee area of a pair of jeans? i've done patches before when i was very green that were only secured around the edges (not invisible stitch but w/e) and they invariably failed very quickly. it seems to me to have a solid, long lasting patch it's pretty much necessary to use a patch that's at least a couple inches larger than the hole, and then to stitch not only along the edges - as you would with an invis stitch - but across the whole patch, to distribute any tension / stresses during wear over a larger area

i'm basically still completely new to sewing so pls correct me if im wrong

>>2904996
that would be me, I'm the OP of the sewing general.

I have a straight stitch machine but was curious to play around with one of those zigzag foot attachments.
Do any aftermarket feet exist for this stuff? Because the vintage ones are hard to find and expensive.
I don't really need it though.

I'll try to bump the thread with some actual sewing.
Been working on this hat, I finished one half from scrap bedsheets, I am not really interested in an orange hat but it's important to do a test run also to make sure it will fit and how it goes together.

Overall I managed to get the shape pretty good without major mistakes so I am happy, so maybe I'll find some more scrap fabric and do the other half for lining and then do rows of stitches to give it a little stiffness.

I want to do another one with light fabric to reflect light and dark fabric on the inside so it'll be easy on the eyes.

I've got a Singer 457 I had refurbished recently, but the light does not work. New bulb, Singer brand, bulb filament appears intact. Machine has power and runs as normal. My thought is an internal wiring fault, but thought I should throw it out here in case anyone has other ideas.

I would prefer to avoid disassembling the machine if I can avoid it.

>>2905219
Electronics guy here. Before anything else, definitely test your bulb to see if it works. The easiest test is to find someone with a multimeter and measure the resistance of the bulb. If it is a low resistance (tens of ohms), the bulb is good. If it is an extremely high resistance or infinity, the bulb is bad.

If the bulb is definitely good, but not working in the socket on the machine, then it is an internal wiring problem. The problem could be as simple as cleaning out the socket with a Q-tip and some "electronics part cleaner" (available at any auto parts store or even walmart). It could be a broken wire somewhere, which would be worth fixing just to make sure you don't accidentally shock yourself one day because the wire touched the case. Other internal problems include a bad switch for the light or a bad solder connection somewhere.

In any case, test the bulb first. Don't be afraid to use an LED replacement bulb which would use less power and provide more light. The LED bulbs nowadays are great!

If it looks like it is an internal wiring problem, take some pictures and describe what you can see and I can try to help. It's probably the bulb though.

Hope this helps.

>>2905375
Thanks anon. I do have a DMM, so I can check the bulb in the morning. Didn't occur to me that might be it.

i do know the switch is good at least. This model has a combined light/power switch- light is on if machine is.

>>2904776
That was Singer's top of the line model. It was their most expensive machine and one of their longest produced. It launched in 1935 and was made until 1962 (overseas production). It outlasted its 'successor', the 301 and the next model, the 401, which ended production in 1961. To be fair, though, the 500, the next top of the line model, had the same guts as the 401. It was just in a fancier shell. That said, the 201 was a pre-war model and they completely redesigned their machines starting with the 301. So, to make it until 1962 is very impressive. They are excellent machines.

I found a Elna 1010 on the curb.
Missing the extension table and has broken power outlet ears though.
Plastic is degrading unfortunately.
When I turn it to S position on the knob after a few revolutions it has a lot of resistance and internally looks like it pushing down on a lever that doesn't engage in any other position. Is that normal, what does that position do?
I don't know anything about sewing machines.

>>2905381
If it's not the bulb, it's probably a dirty socket. Rub a Q-tip up in there and see if any colors come out.

>>2905392
Okay I am dumb, I looked it up and it controls stitch length. I guess I'll have to see if I can rob parts to at least try to get it running to diagnose anything.

>>2905407
You can test a bunch of things just by handcranking the flywheel, when I get a new machine I always do that first before plugging it in.
Just rotate the wheel towards you and see if everything works smoothly, try out different settings and pull some thread through.

I am more well versed in vintage Elna's though, I only have twelve of them, Grasshoppers and Supermatics.

>>2905375
Turns out I misspoke earlier, this bulb is one of those gummy LEDs, not traditional incandescent/halogen. Seems like it may be DoA; I hooked up my multimeter to the two little nubs at the base and checked resistance- nothing. Doesn't seem to be any continuity at all. I tried scraping the contacts a bit & some plasticky stuff came off, but this didn't change the reading, so I guess that was not the issue.

Just for the hell of it, I also put the probes on the two little contact spring plates inside the socket with the machine unplugged and the light switch in the ON position. This also showed no continuity, but maybe that's normal?

I'm going to assume the bulb is the problem for now and will pick up a replacement later. If that doesn't work I'm only out a few bucks.

>>2905477
Don't you check one of the nubs and the side, not both of the nubs?

>>2904996
You’re mostly right. If you get holes/tears from fabric wear, theres usually little use in patching them. The surrounding fabric just isn’t strong enough to take the extra stress unless you patch it all the way to a less worn part of the fabric. But for pants that’s usually not possible without changing the shape of the leg. If the hole is from eg a fall or something sharp, it’s most times worth patching. The butt side of jeans is almost never worth

>>2905477
These usually don’t not measure correctly with the multimeter because of the built in rectifier circuit.

>>2904686 (OP)
Any of you ever sewn sails? Got any tips?
I'm planning to rig my canoe for sailing, and planning on making a balanced lug sail somewhere int he range of 45-55sqft.
Also not sure which machine to go for. I've got a Singer 401a that runs pretty well, but the slant needle and pivoting zigzag probably isn't ideal for dealing with dacron and multiple layers. Also got a Singer 237 that should be sturdy and perfectly suited except I can never seem to keep the damn thing running right. Might have to just give in and give a complete tear down and rebuild a go. The 237 is belt drive though, versus the 401a's gear drive. But having the whole needle and bobbin shift back and forth for zigzag should result in a more even stitch...

>>2905566
This is the sort of thing I'm going for.
Not really sure how to tackle the broadseaming to build fullness into the sail, and whether vertical or horizontal seaming would be better or easier to get said fullness where it's needed.

>>2905566
> Double trips!
You're looking for something that can sew the equivalent of leather. If you're making something super thick that is. You want it to catch the wind. Not really go through it.

>>2904686 (OP)
I am looking for an easy way to sew but quicker then by hand. Is there not a tiny little foot long electric powered sewing machine? Or some sort of jig? Bobby pins are the easy answer, but that takes a million years. I don't want to spend the money for something I am going to literally use four times in my life.

>>2905893
These little bastards exist, and they're incredibly cheap. I've never heard anyone claim they work well.

>looking for an easy way to sew but quicker then by hand
"Sewing machine" is the answer.
The sole reason I bought my first machine was because I was 'tired of hand sewing'.

i want medium to heavyweight (like 200-400 denier) poly/nylon in patterns. why the fuck can't i find this? i want to make bags and stuff but all the heavy shit is either one color, or some gay camo. i want floral print. i want polka dots.

>>2905940
This

>>2905947
350 Denier. Get it while it lasts.
https://www.joann.com/p/printed-floral-on-denim-fabric/19800457.html

>>2905477
Electronics guy here. It's true. If it's an incandescent bulb you can test it, but if it is actually an LED bulb, not so easy to test. You wont be able to test it with a DMM for sure.

Anyway, If it is indeed an LED bulb, it is probably good. Next step is to check out your socket. Send a Q-tip up in there and see if you get *any* color. Any color is not a good sign, and will require cleaning. If your Q-tip comes out clean then really focus on plugging in the bulb correctly. Make sure the two stubs are hitting the plate right and make sure it is twisted in there right. This problem could easily be a small misalignment of the bulb in the socket.

Be careful and plug it in right and report results.

>>2905952
Again, if the plug needs cleaning, this is the stuff. Any "Electronic Parts Cleaner" will do.

Spray it up in the plug HARD. It will completely dry off by itself. This is a great trick for old plugs and any knob that gets scratchy.

>>2905956

>>2905940
I tried to figure it out but it's so fucking lame because it only has 1 stitch and it ain't worth buying.

>>2905958
You're better off finding a free vintage machine.

>>2905959
Exactly. I wanted it so when I go places and I tried it out and realized how fucking retarded it was.

>>2905961
Oh that reminds me, I need a couple of hand-sewing needles but what are really good quality ones and where do I get them?
All I see is these cheap boxes of 50 needle assortments and my gut tells me these are bottom of the barrel needles. I have one of those and just on close inspection the finish on these needles is a little iffy.

I am looking for high quality needles but I don't know where to find them.

>>2905962
You are likely fine with a normal walmart needle. Don't over think it.

>>2905965
I was just curious, my current skill level probably doesn't justify it, at the same time, how expensive can needles get anyway? I'd love to give it a try and see if I can detect the differences in quality myself.
Besides there's no walmart here in Europe but I get what you're saying, I'll mostly stick to my cheapo Prym needles.

>>2906052
less than $5. Amazon it dude.

When I first started out, I wanted to do fursuits because MONEY. I wanted to start with heads and then realized I was in over my head. Tails is easier.

>>2905962
>>2906052
There's an English company called John James that makes every kind of hand sewing needle you'd want.

Probably the most expensive are either the largest (mattress needles, etc), or some special coating. Like those Clover "Black Gold" needles are at least $1/ea, even for quite small ones.

>>2905947
That site basically spams you with the sublimation printing service. That's what most of the various camo listings are. There's some tool on their site where you upload a design, adjust it, etc and they print it.

You can also look at outdoor upholstery fabrics. For furniture/cushions you might find on a porch, patio, boat, etc. I remember seeing some floral or leaf designs on the Sailrite site.

any leather project ideas?

>>2906497
I have 2/3oz vegtan, 5/6oz veg/chrome, and 9-10oz veg
mostly natural, black chrome, and a dark brown water buffalo 9-10oz

>>2906497
Make some assless chaps

I ordered a new Singer motor on Ebay for $60. Didn't make it downstairs fast enough when the delivery guy knocked, then watched him pelt the 2kg box marked "FRAGILE" all over in bright orange tape over the 6-foot gate and it SMASH on to the concrete. Excellent.
>still runs perfectly, thank fuck they used bubble wrap

How tough is buckram? I’m expecting it to be roughly the same thickness as a bass pro shop hat. Would it be very difficult to push a regular needle through to stitch on an iron on patch?

>>2907088
If you mean you wanna do your own embroidering by hand, don't do it anon, you'll go more insane than your average hat maker.

>>2907088
You could probably do it with a sewing awl, but it would be sort of a slow process. It would be appropriate if you were only planning on making a few caps per week, but it would not be for mass production. A sewing awl kit is pretty cheap though, so it's probably worth experimenting.
I would recommend ironing on the patch first, then going around the edge with the awl.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRLL215/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?s=sporting-goods

>>2907089
>>2907150
So I’ve done it before but the crown of the hat was either foam or cotton, never buckram. It would be an iron on patch and it wouldn’t be more than one hat once in a while when I get bored. The only reason I never tried is because I don’t know if that buckram is even possible to break through with a regular needle

>>2907154
It's stiff, but it is still a plain weave. I couldn't imagine it being harder to sew than leather.

The reason I suggested a sewing awl is that the shape of the awl allows you to use your palm to create quite a bit of force to penetrate the fabric. Even if the needle was somewhat dull, it should still make it through a plain weave.

>>2907263
Interesting thanks! I appreciate that. Those hats hold up better than the foam ones so maybe I’ll go ahead and get one. If the regular needle doesn’t work alone I’ll go with the awl

How do you make low profile pockets?

I got a old sewing machine from my mom but idk how to use it so do you guys can recommend any tutorials and easy first projects because the only thing I know I want to do is to fix holes in few of my pants and jeans

>>2907792
Identify your model, find a copy of the manual online, read it. Find a tutorial/overview of your model on Youtube, watch it. Get comfortable loading the bobbin and threading the needle. Practice stitches. You can buy old bedsheets at the thrift store for really cheap to practice on.

Once you're comfortable operating your machine, use this thread's linktree, or subreddit wikis, or any of the many many beginner sewing videos on youtube for next steps. Have fun! I'm a beginner too. There's so much information out there and it can be a lot to take in but you just have to take the first steps.

>>2907792
Look up your model on your sewing machine, see what there is on youtube. Most machines are the same. You can. It's like driving a car, if you know how to drive 1 manual car you know how to drive another, or at least you have a general idea.

>>2907774
>low profile pockets
Maybe the most simple is like the back pocket on a pair of jeans.

Another idea for 'low profile' is a seam pocket. Sometimes called 'invisible zipper pocket', etc. Quite common on dresses.

Another one I like is an 'inverted pleat pocket'. Still pretty low profile, but you can put chunkier things in it vs a jeans pocket. That's what's in the pic. Some guy's jacket at my old job, where I copped the idea.

looking for the rubber on an old streamliner sold by montgomery ward
the larger of the two is for loading the bobbin can be found on amazon
the one that drives the main part is small and tapered
I found a site that posted a restore and they mentioned ace or true value, but I can't find it.
is there a diy fix or a high traffic message board for old machines. mine is from the 40s before the light change,
my connection for the light is looking real good and it has all the accessories
I grabbed this at an auction for $1.11 and I'd love to get it running

>>2907806
>>2907810
it's local model from decades ago without anything archived online so I guess I will wait few days for my mom to help me with the basic

>>2907948
An image would be useful...
The rubber hasn't been removed, it's just perished? As in, you can measure it?

The part you're looking for is called something like "sewing machine friction drive motor pulley". Almost certainly it is not press-fit, but there is a set screw to hold it onto the shaft. Maybe you can find a tapered one, if not just get a round/cylinder one where the outside diameter is slightly oversize to the one on your machine.

To modify the round pulley: put the pulley on a rod, then chuck that rod into a drill w/ the metal sleeve/extension away from the chuck. Kind of 'backwards', compared to how it will be installed on the machine. That's so you won't have to hold the thing at a weirdo angle.

Then put a file in a vise, or use an f-clamp to hold one flat on a table. A single cut file (less prone to clogging vs anything else, sandpaper, etc). Then slowly grind rubber away. Hold it up to the handwheel, check fit, etc repeat, etc.

After you get one that works right, a reminder: if you're not using the machine for a period, don't leave the rubber in contact with the hand wheel, or you will get a little dimple/flat spot. On some machines that means loosening the motor mounts, on some it means loosening up the pulley and backing it off just a bit.

>>2907885
Already got the fabric(kinda shit, too similar to jeans when I wanted polyester) so I'll try to do something like that tomorrow. It's not exactly a pocket but more like a pouch that can go on the belt.

>>2908041
Here's a pic showing that the taper is small
I did read something about filing it down, maybe messed it up? I forget
Next pic shows the inner diameter of the bigger side or the back

5/8

>>2908041
Thanks for the detailed reply

>>2907995
yeah dude, you're fine and you can learn easy with that!

>>2908041
Upload them to imgur

>>2907995
A general sewing machine youtube tutorial might be useful then. Modern sewing machines are pretty similar across the board.
You could also ask on reddit if anyone is familiar with your machine, or try to find a manual for a similar one. If you're willing to buy the manual, check out https://manualsoncd.com/product/jcpenney-6912-sewing-machine-instruction-manual/?srsltid=AfmBOoqcj4U1kLbsuWZxxtukftMkTGjoz5KpPSvX11mz-tYjZ3Hwso10 for a machine that is basically identical to yours (picrel)

>>2908074
>Upload them to imgur
why their instead of here

>>2908530
you just had a lot is all anon

Well. Instead of spending the past two weeks smashing out heaps of dolls to sell for lots of money and become a rich, famous toy artist (lol) I've learned a great deal about Singer 201s and, uh, hubris.

On the off chance that anyone else decides to pick up an old 201:
>don't fuck with the wormgears
>they were run-in at the factory 65+ years ago
>if you accidentally replace the gear one tooth mesh over and turn it, you'll trash the entire gear
>and maybe after 40+ hours of your life are gone
>you'll have a machine that can get a straight stitch on almost every fabric except for the single one that you necessarily use in all of your work

Anyway, I'm picking up another 201 next weekend and then selling both of mine.

>>2908041
Nice response anon. Not related to this question, but I found your advice helpful too.

thread, what are you working on this week? It's been a full week and no one has talkedid

>>2909815
I'm still struggling with sewing a circle to a cylinder, I can't keep it aligned and prevent little folds from appearing.

>>2910014
you'll get it dude!

There's an old Bernina Nova 900 near me for free, says the foot pedal doesn't work. Can't decide if it's worth driving over and getting it.
Are they any good? Worth trying to fix? It's a portable machine, not a heavy duty workhorse.

>>2910066
Pfff I'm not sure.
I'll try it a couple of times see how well I can do it but it's so annoying to align edges with different curvatures.

>>2909815
Working on getting better at doing zippers. How do I make this nicer?

If there is one thing I need to grab from Joanns before they close for good, it's all the zippers I can get my hands on for cheap. I'm just trying to make a nice clutch.

Yesterday I was finishing up a dress. My last stitch was the bottom hem. I ran out of matching thread halfway through the hem. Picked it so I could bottom stitch it with the bobbin and use a complementary thread for what ran out. The bobbin ran out with 6 inches to go.

>>2910014
>>2910135
Are you pinning it before you start sewing, anon? Knowing that the seams ease together correctly before you start is the most important step to 3d paneling a shape.

>>2910073
yes and yes

Pfaff 260 Automatic motor ran fine in garage but doesn't work when plugged in inside the house. all of my wut.

>>2910439
Faulty cable or plug maybe?
Or your outlets inside are broken.

>>2910453
No idea. Visually no. Multimeter no. Operationally no. But also operationally yes. Light still comes on fine. Outlets inside power anything else plugged into them as expected. How the heck do you even troubleshoot this?

>>2910454
Maybe a loose wire to the motor? I mean, if the lights work and the motor doesn't.
You just have to take it apart.

>>2910379
Of course I am pinning it, I don't think it's possible without pins. Maybe I will try it with a baste stitch instead.
Even between the pins the tube layer seems to bunch up a bit, so maybe it is just a fraction too big for the circle itself, I am not quite sure how lenient the margins are for this kind of work.
But I will do some experimenting, I could show pictures later.

>>2910456
I'm starting to think maybe the brushes are worn

>>2910467
Are you basing your calculations on cut lines or stitch lines? Sew with the tube layer down so you're using the feed dogs to your advantage and letting them tug it flat. Go slow, stitch for a short stretch, then stop, sink needle, lift presser foot, and use a pokey to smooth out the fabric before proceeding again.

I don't know if this is a good thread to ask this question, but has anyone here tried tanning hides specifically deer? I want to get into it since i hunt and try making things out of it like gloves.

>>2910652
My dad did when I would get in trouble

>>2910476
Thanks for the tips, I used a pattern for the pieces and previously I sewn it tube side up, next time I'll try flip it over and go slowly.
I think these kind of stitches just require a bit of practice to get a good feel for them, I have a lot of scraps so I can try it again.

new to sewing & i'm kind of retarded when it comes to this stuff.
i have a whole ton of vintage tees and hoodies that i want to shorten so they actually fit me. they're all different colors. back when i lived with my parents my mom just had an array of that stuff. should i just buy a combo pack of a ton of different thread colors? and what size/type of thread do i need for what i'm trying to do? i have a sewing machine.

>>2910798
Go to a local thrift store or a good will. Get a cheap ass shirt and practice on them. Don't be a dummy and mess up your favorite shirts.

>>2908639
So.. Three (3) Singer 201ks, a lot of sweat, tears and a solid 50+ hours of my life later.. It was the FUCKING thread. There's nothing mechanically wrong with (at least the newest) machine.

>using 201(a) perfectly except it has a loud rattle
>bulk buy a bunch of Gutermann 100% cotton thread
>get a new 201(b) that doesn't rattle
>try to fix original 201(a) so that it doesn't rattle, suddenly it isn't stitching straight
>double check the other 201(b) and realize it doesn't stitch straight either
>oh nooo I fucked them both up
>buy third 201(c) that is ALSO shit
>wowee how could this be? this one is definitely mechanically sound
>ask the internet
>one million "have you tried rethreading it" responses later
>"oh anon, you're using gutermann? 201s hate cross-wound thread"
>what the FUCK is that?

Anyway, here's a fun fact that I want everyone itt to know:
>Thread comes spooled either cross-wound or stacked (a straight spin like a bobbin.)
Stacked thread pulls smoothly when un-wound vertically from a fix position, like most vintage machine's spool holders.
Cross-wound thread catches and fucks with the tension unless it can un-wind horizontally - Either on a horizontal spool holder (modern machines' spool holders often have a hinge to tilt them sideways) or with a hook stand that pulls the thread vertically up off of the spool before feeding down into the machine's thread guides.

Pic related. I sincerely hope that this helps someone else out, because I had seriously reached a point where all of the joy had been sucked out of sewing for me and was ready to give it all up over this shit.

>>2911072
Left is with the cross-wound thread, right is exactly the same machine calibration with a stacked thread.

>>2911072
>>2911073
Thank you for this info anon. I'm sorry that you had to go through all of that, but this is exactly the type of information that is helpful here, especially considering this thread is being archived.

>>2911075
I'm honestly shocked that I had never recognized/learned about the difference before, considering I've been sewing and actively researching for the past decade. Even in my recent weeks of digging for info, absolutely nothing came up until a nice old fella in a fb group told me.

>>2911079
I was aware of the different winding patterns on spools, but I had no idea it could affect sewing machine tension. It would have never occurred to me.

This topic came up for me over the last year though because, apparently, weaving facilities can only use cross-wound bobbins and the machines that I use to make thread can only wind stacked patterns. I've been looking for a machine that can unwind stacked spools and rewind them as cross-wound, but the machines that I am looking at are all ~$20k, which is over my budget right now.

Seriously though, good work figuring this out!

>>2911082
Oh, that's interesting! I've been growing a cotton crop to use for filling but was considering trying to spin it into an 18/20 weight thread for doll hair. I'm not sure if domestic spinning machines are even a thing or if I'll have to slap a sewing machine motor on a hand wheel.

>>2911088
I'm working exclusively with different polymers, so whether I'm doing mono-filament or multi-filament, I'm always using an extrusion machine.

Given your interest in the 201k machine, you seem like you might be the kind of person to get an old school spinner with, as you mentioned, an electric motor, and spinning thread for yourself. It sounds like a really cool project, and you might even garner enough interest to set up a GoFundMe or something.

I've never actually spun cotton fiber, but I'm the electronics guy on this thread, so if you need help or recommendations setting up a motor and motor controller, I'd be happy to do anything I can to help!

>>2904686 (OP)
What's a good thinkpad/hilux equivalent in the world of sewing machines? Serviceable, easily obtained parts that don't break. Where I live parts/mechanics are not a easy find (third world commie shithole) so I would rather pay extra to DHL a proper machine to my door.

>>2911072
>>2911073
this sounds similar to working with thread that was wound "straight" or "twisted" idk might be the same thing
where you have to either feed off the top of a static spool or feed sideways off a rotating spool otherwise the thread twists itself up
I was taught to check which mount to use for each spool by pulling a span of thread of the side, letting it hang in the middle and see if it twists itself up

>>2904686 (OP)
What's the best way to store a sewing kit?

Have a bunch of needles that didn't come in a container outside of its paper packaging that showed its size and what it's for

>>2911736
You can dump it in a tupperware box.

>>2911738
Are there specific needle containers/dividers I am get or do I just stab everything into some sort of pin cushion

>>2911739
You can get a piece of fabric and pinch them in there so they lay flat.
Don't overthink it.

>>2910652
never did deer but I do tan sheepskin
there are hundreds of methods out there and I just binged on youtube videos for a few days to get a general idea of the process since I'm a urbanite with no fucking idea about this shit
what I do is:
>skin the sheep (this is the part that requires the most skill or your hide will be full of holes)
>flesh it out using a blunt curved knife (this will add some more holes until you get used to it)
>sew the holes by hand if any
>dry the skin using salt (2/3) + alum (1/3)
>tan it with egg yolks and olive oil
>wash it
and this last step is the worst part by far... sheep wool is dirty as fuck, full of burs, brambles and other shit, and it's also thick as fuck so a normal comb won't work. the lanolin is also kinda greasy so my hands end up like a mechanic's
luckily for you, deers don't have that problem
i have no idea about how to remove the hair tho since I never did leather with them, but I'm sure there's a lot of information out there
just try, you have nothing to lose

>>2911760
whats that like to skin an animal? I've never done it yet I live in GA

>>2911952
I'm not really sure what kind of answer you expect
here's an example of skinning a sheep using compressed air: WARNING EXPLICIT CONTENT DON'T WATCH IF YOU'RE SENSITIVE TO DEAD ANIMALS https://youtu.be/7TWvwRTpvh4
doing it with bare hands like that requires a lot of force tho, most people do it with a knife, slowly peeling the skin while cutting between it and the body
smaller animals are easier, you can skin a rabbit in 2 seconds just by pulling the skin, but I never did anything other than sheep

>>2912028
After I posted it I realized what I asked, and I asked it weirdly
what I meant by it, what is it like killing an animal, then taking its skin? That's gotta be a surreal exp. I've only accidentally killed a few like a cat and 2 deer. A few possums.

I don't think I could ever do something like this unless it was for survival.

>>2912030
ah I see
it's not easy and it usually brings tears to my eyes, but it really made me appreaciate meat a lot more and I rarely buy it now because the shit I've seen on farms is way worse than I could imagine
actually I started working on the skins just to not waste them since throwing them away wouldn't be fair to the animal's life to say so
the killing part itself is not hard, in 2 seconds they're dead and they never complain or try to escape or make any sound whatsoever
the worst part are the mothers who were left without an offspring... for a few days or weeks they won't forget that you took their lambs from them and will try to beat the shit out of you if they can
>pic rel my sheep

>>2911088
there are quite a few of domestic tools for wool since it's been done by hand since forever
if cotton is similar, you could find something

WE BACK BOIS! I MISSED YOU GUYS!

>>2912202
I didn't sew a single stitch in the downtime, I'm sorry, I failed you.

>>2912232
neither did I anon

Heavy garbage day in my area. Someone put out 15 Husqvarna sewing machines.

>>2912294
WTF? Photos?

>>2912298
I'll go and see if they're still there tomorrow and drag them back and get pics.

>>2912298
Got eleven of them. Some are Singer. They were out in the rain. Person might have been running a repair side gig and couldn't fix them. One of them has a paper taped to it that says "parts only". I'll have to dry them out to test them. I'll report back.

>>2912639
just throwing them away?

Baize is such a nice word.

>>2912655
A woman in my country's 'vintage sewing machine collectors' FB group came in, trying to sell five old Singer machines, mostly 201s. When she couldn't sell the last three for $100 each, she took them to the dump and threw them out and made a big public display of it - Y'know, rather than trying to give them away or donate them somewhere. i don't understand it.

>>2912729
Yeah I get it. I have 2 singers for sell myself and I'm trying to get at least 50 for them. I bought them at Good Will for 15, cleaned them up and fixed them and now they look better.

I finally got fed up with a domestic machine, got an industrial brother db2b736

I'm never voluntarily going back

>>2912973
With motor and table? The whole deal?

What constitutes a good machine? As a newbie machine sewer (I've always been a hand sewer) what should I be looking for in a machine? Should I buy a cheap entry level Brother new or should I get a classic used Singer from the thrift store?
I'm not sure I'd need fancy stitches because I'd just do them by hand as needed. I just don't want to back-stitch 14 inche seams by hand anymore.

>>2912983
"Jm 811" motor and what I assume to be the original table, chalk marks inside the machine match underside of table.

Woman owned
It's got a bad pump,the wicks are dead all the seals were leaking and it had probably never been cleaned, imagine my shock

I had some gasket material left over from my last carburetor rebuild kit i cut some new ones out, looking into a new pump sooner rather than later

>>2912994
I'm jelly
>bad pump
They seem cheap enough.

>>2911088
Sup, handspinner here

You want a spinning wheel. They make e-spinners now if you don't want to deal with learning how to treadle, which can be kind of a pain. For cotton the usual methods are charka or tahkli, but an e-spinner should work if you jam the ratio up high enough. You might be able to DIY an e-spinner, but I have no idea how. DIY-ing a spindle is easy, but for cotton you want a small, quickly-rotating one that's supported, not suspended. Look up tahklis and try to imitate that.

For cotton specifically you want high speed. Cotton likes being spun thin, but it's still going to take time to get a strong, consistent thread. Here's some resources for how to spin cotton (most are for spindles or wheels, sorry):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq5cAiheSpc
https://www.motherearthgardener.com/diy/spin-homegrown-cotton-zm0z19wzbut/
https://schachtspindle.com/blogs/archives/how-to-spin-cotton-on-a-spinning-wheel

If you want doll hair, it might be easier to get some washed longwool sheep locks. The specific breeds would be like Wensleydale, Leicester Longwool, or Teeswater. They're all rare breeds in the UK, but Wensleydale is not considered rare in the US. Check Etsy, or look on the Rare Breeds Trust (UK) or Livestock Conservancy (US). Other countries, not sure where to go. Blue Faced Leicester might work and they're pretty common, but that would be a doll with really curly hair.

Hi guys I slipped and fell inside a Walmart do I have a case?

i suck dick at patternmaking fml

>>2913983
you'll get it dude. the amount of hard patterns I have had to make is nuts. Do this, go to walmart, go to the craft section and look for a big ass roll of paper. Use this to practice on, after you make your design, get yourself some craft foam cardboard. Get some sewing pins and put it down on the board. Then use it to cut it all out. That's how I make them. I ended up with around 20+ big patterns for my work.

>>2913984
thanks man, ill persevere
been drafting a basic bodice and honestly im having so much trouble with the arm sleeves and setting them in without them look absolutely horrible. been trying the double row easestitch pulling technique, helped tons

>>2913987
I've been told that dresses can be tricky, if you wanna make some real money, get into wedding dresses.

I wanna make dresses at some point along with furusuits so I totally get it being a pain in the ass.

>>2913989
i just got a basic mannequin thingy and do want to start draping dresses and female clothing after i get done with a basic bodice + casual collared shirt.
>I wanna make dresses at some point along with furusuits so I totally get it being a pain in the ass.
nicee, also furusuits meaning fursuits? like those furries?

>>2913990
>like furries
yeah dude, you can make some stupid money with them.
https://lemonbrat.com/pages/fursuit-style-price-guide See this and you will understand why I wanna make them.

>>2913993
omgg that pricing is crazy, go for it!

>>2912655
Yeah, heavy garbage is once a year. The Husqvarna machines are Swedish made. They are built so well it's amazing.

anons id like to sew but i think i will need some sort of table space for it which i will need to build, how big are anon's tables that they use to sew things? especially if you're doing things like patternmaking as well

>>2914495
Cut your shit at the library if you must, I garantie the old hag librarian would be fine with you doing it as long as you're white man or woman and explain yourself

Women love that shit, they don't have many hobbies but they see "sewing" and adjacent stuff as "their word" like how men inherently see automotive work as "our word"

Word comes to worst I'd say get yourself a plywood sheet youncan lay against the wall when not in use if space is an issue

If not, an school desk sized table can work.

>>2914619
>>2914495
My library has open lab machine sewing every other tuesday and I'm going there tomorrow to cut out a pattern

How much needlework do you need to do to justify getting a machine? I've just spent all weekend + Monday evening repairing my winter clothes (stitching by hand) and it got me thinking.

>>2914748
If you're constantly sewing

>>2914619
>>2914729
what would you recommend for anons that hate going outside and interacting with people? it really wouldnt be much trouble to make a table and i have quite a lot of space, ill keep the old schol desk sized thing in mind but my school had very small desk and i barely even remember what they look like

>>2914835
I still recommend library. Telling the sewing lab babysitter you need a cutting table is one sentence and they leave you alone the rest of the time.

I did this piece of embroidery for my bro's birthday, fucked up the symmetry a bit so it can look shite from a different perspective, but I'm still proud of it.

>>2914857
And if he's your bro he should call you a fag, but he'll hold onto it till he dies.

I think it's lovely and just don't tell the bitch it's off center, if he notices

"Of course you'd know it's off center fag"

>>2914846
it just seems like there'd be too many people there, plus i need some sort of table for other things anyway
i dont mind talking to people i just hate being around them it makes me very nervous

>>2914857
looks decent enough to me
next time if you really care about symmetry you could pre-draw the pattern on reverse of the fabric and use that as a guideline

>>2914879
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-6-Foot-Bi-Fold-Plastic-Folding-Table-White/918529777

DO NOT get the soft tables, you are going to fuck them up, a lot, I'm not meaning that like an insult, there are scratches, cuts, and dents all over mine. Not to mention marking all over them. But you could also opt for a black one. I wish I have 2 of them. A 3FT and 6FT and they are in the shape of an L. Also 1 is my desk and it was the smartest thing I ever did.

>>2914880
Holy shit, why haven't I thought about it before..
That is such a great advice, thanks!

>>2914881
is something out of wood fine? itd probably be a bit more durable and im not really one for plastic tables anyway, 6ft by 3ft would probably be big enough size, thank you sewinganon

>>2914936
A table is a table as long as it's hard sure dude. Give it a shot.

>>2914879
Mine isn't very popular, usually only a couple people besides me. And nobody talks to each other. During spring break it was only me.

i put the needle into the patch and pull it out the denim on the other side BUT
the thread keeps bunching up into a little bun instead of pulling all the way through. wtf is going on, how do i stop that from happening?
i believe i am using thicker upholstery thread

>>2916007
fyi, theres an old, loose piece of red thread in that picture which is not connected to any of that bright, new red thread

First sewing project in at least a year, making a fanny pack.
Have a couple of beers while doing a sketch & the layout. Pretty boxy design, separate shell & liner, internal & external pockets, etc. A lot of bits, but most are rectangles, so it should be easy.

Things goign pretty well at the machine, have a couple more beers... I'm doing the last line of stitching before the grosgrain, and it seems like the entire back plate is 1/2" too wide. That's a stack of four pieces, no way I measured ALL of them wrong...

This fucking trick ruler. It's so easy to forget there's 1 1/2" before you get to the 1" mark. I wish I could say this hasn't happened before, but... I gotta get a different ruler.

ekekek

>>2911073
Shit anon, thanks. I worked around this with my old ass necchi by putting the spool in a cup, but it's a less than optimal solution when sewing fast because the fucker will try and jump out. Didn't realize this was the problem. You know if it's possible to re-wind spools?

wtf is this thread there is a lot of words talking about machines lmao and 0 projects being sewn or patterns or anything that is for real sewing

>>2916711
Welcome to sewing, where the hard part isn't actually sewing. It put me off of it for quite a while because I tried getting a new machine, changed it TWICE, and still got a defective one, then tried to get a vintage machine working because all sewing forums suggest that and got way over my head. It's working pretty well now, but I got fed up of sewing for like 3-4 months because of that.

Should have just sticked with using my GF's machine, but I wanted my own for some reason.

I'll post some of my retardedly simple and bad projects later so you see it's not all bitching about bitching about machines.

>>2916711
tbf with any general, you're not always going to be on basis all the time. We talk a little about everything when it comes to sewing. Ask anything you want about sewing

Just wanted to share that today I fixed my wife's sewing machine (an old toyota quiltmaster)
Quite proud of it since I didn't know shit about sewing machines up until 2 days ago.
In the end it was a slight timing issue where the hook did catch the thread, but didn't oscillate far enough to complete the loop. The hard part was googling this shit up.

>>2916424
I have a Fiskars 18"x3" quilting ruler and it's great. My friend has the same ruler that you have and he's complained about that extra 1/2" to me before.

The website of the store that I usually order Kona cotton from wasn't loading, so I found another local store selling it for a few cents less, then realized at checkout that they added a 'just because we can' sneaky discount to them. Ended up ordering exactly what I was going to, except 8 units were effectively free.

Pretty fuckin' CHUFFED, anons.

>>2916424
Confused the hell out of me as a metric user, because I thought you meant 1 1/2" as one and a half inches.

>>2916711
>>2916711 Sewing is thw easy part, you realistically won't have issues doing that part, just sorta "git gud" after a while It's getting the dumbfuck machines to FUCKING WORK all the time, the fucking cutting and prep work of fabric takes most of your fucking time And I mean it when your machines are fucking DIVAS what's that? Pajita has been running the same brother industrial for 20 years and hasn't cleaned it once? Not a problem, it will keep working till Armageddon, changing needles is for the rich. But YOU want to do it? Nah, fuck you, your machine is gonna call you a slur, never be oiled properly, timing, is not and your needles stopped being sold locally in 1987.

>>2917218
The thing about this that is seemingly so hard to explain to friends and loved ones is that buying an expensive modern plastic fantastic machine wouldn't even make a difference - At least with my 65-year-old hunk of metal I can repair and service it myself. EVERY sewing machine is a finicky little bitch, the modern ones just need to be carted off to a proprietary service center where you'll wait 4+ weeks only to get it back and hear 'yeah we didn't really do anything it was just working again by the time we got to it lol'

Damn, fabrics are confusing.
I need to make myself a large backpack for going outdoors. The obvious choice is just going for 1000d Cordura, but it is expensive. Are there comparative but cheaper options?

>>2917501
canvas too

>>2916711
I've been felting some dryer balls so it doesn't count as sewing

>>2917585
Aren't those a crock of shit?

>>2917594
No idea tbf, my sister asked for some since I had the wool already

>>2917594
they help bring down the static on your clothing. Weirdly work

>>2917501
You could try to find an entire roll on eBay. I did that and the price per yard ended up being around $5.
And, like >>2917524 said, canvas is also a decent choice. Wouldn't hold up to being left outside as well as cordura, but if your backpack starts mildewing and rotting then that's on you.

>>2917695
Also to tack on to this:
Get yourself a can of water proof spray and spay the shit out of it. I did this to my vans and they are still black and water doesn't get through!

>>2917524
>>2917695
Yeah, seems fair, I'll try both eventually. Thanks!

>>2917695
In my country we've got dedicated fabric stores that are pretty affordable, thankfully fast fashion hasn't taken that from us yet. But are they gone in the US? I'd hope there are at least a couple mom and pop shops around

why/how do this little holes appear when tshirts get old

still wondering about this
>>2916007

>>2918139
Whenever capcom censors a game, t shirt Fairies come while you are asleep and poke your shirts

>>2918139
Moths, anon. They lay egg sacs on natural-fibre fabrics and the caterpillars eat the fabric. Those ugly little brown moths.

>>2918139
Washing machines ain't gentle

>>2918139
Washing machines AND driers. If you want clothes to last longer hang dry them.

Anybody use a chainstitch machine before? I work as a tailor and now need to fill in the position of our chainstitcher who is leaving. Feels clunky and idk how im gunna embroider some of the stuff she did. Ive been using industrial sewing machines for 10 years and i feel like its gunna take a while to make anything presentable. Appreciate any tips!

>>2918139
Wash your shirts separately from your jeans (the things you wear on your legs that have metal zipper)

Do you guys have an embroidery guide for complete morons?
Sometimes, it works perfectly fine (see pic related) and other times, it fails miserably and I don't even know why which is particularly annoying.
Sorry if it isn't the right thread to ask this, I didn't find one dedicated to embroidery.

>>2918558
We are the sewing general, this is common. People ask this all the time. See what you can find.

>>2904776
gang

sampling adjustments to the pattern

they look like lil poo boys

>>2918572
fag

>>2918627
I am a homosexual who likes to dig around in other men's bums and pull out tiny little poo boys to resell as toys

is there a way i can use this to tighten my deteriorated, loose hoodie sleeves?

>>2918905
In what way are you thinking? It'd help to see the sleeves, too. In this case, the sleeve has had the catch and press-stud to role the sleeve up and hold it at that shortened length, not to tighten it.

>>2918905
>>2918917

>>2918922
Learn the ladder stitch

>>2904686 (OP)
one of my grails showed up on ebay, but the back of the shoulder is torn. i've repaired stuff like this before on unlined jackets but there's a blanket lining inside. will i have to remove the whole liner if i buy this jacket? how much work will it be to take it out and put it back? if the jacket's kino and fairly priced would you do it?

>>2919206
sadly yes anon. but normally restitching isn't hard to fix

>>2919208
is taking a liner out and getting it back in without looking bad something a noob could take on? once i have the liner out i know what to do, i think.

>>2919206
Not necessarily - You should be able to open the shoulder seam of the lining directly below this and work through it like a keyhole surgery, then just close that seam back up too.

>>2919209
I honestly don't know myself. I haven't done it before. But I don't see why it shouldn't be too hard. I'm guessing it involves taking the liner apart on 1 side and then pull it through then do an invisible stitch

>>2918939
any advice in sewing on some sort of sleeve clasp with a ladder stitch?

>>2919358
I threw it at ChatGPT to see what it could say:
What You Need:
Clasp (hook & eye, frog clasp, toggle, etc.)

Matching thread

Needle (thin but sturdy)

Thimble (optional but great for tight fabric)

Chalk or pins to mark placement

Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Mark Placement
Have the sleeve on or a dress form (if possible).

Use chalk or pins to mark where the clasp halves meet exactly—you want no pulling or sagging when closed.

2. Prep the Thread
Use a double-threaded needle for strength.

Tie a knot at the end.

3. Position the Clasp
Start with one side (usually the loop or eye).

Hold or pin in place.

for Bulky fabric or clasp has loops (IE D-rings/frog closures), tack down w/few hidden anchor stitches before starting ladder stitch.

4. Using Ladder Stitch
This is key for invisible joins between fabric and clasp base:

Come up from inside the fold or seam (hide that knot!).

Insert needle straight across into the opposite side (either clasp fabric loop or garment), moving forward slightly.

Go back and forth across the gap, alternating sides, keeping stitches parallel like rungs of a ladder.

Pull the thread snug every 2–3 stitches to "zip" the seam shut.

Continue around the clasp until it feels solid and secure.

5. Secure the Thread
Tie a knot discreetly under the clasp or in a seam.

Optional: add a dab of clear nail polish or fabric glue to the knot to keep it from slipping (especially for stress points).

6. Repeat for the Other Side
Make sure the other half of the clasp aligns perfectly before sewing it down. Otherwise, your sleeve’ll be twisted, and nobody wants that.

Extra Tips:
If it’s a metal clasp with holes, you can ladder-stitch through the holes or use a whipstitch if more secure.

For delicate or thin fabric, reinforce the clasp area with fusible interfacing or a small fabric patch on the inside so the thread doesn’t tear through.

If your clasp has a fabric tab, ladder stitch it into the seam or the hem for the cleanest look.

I fucked up the text because I'm a retard and picked up wrong fabric, but for a first patchwork I think I'm going fine.

i have a bunch of vintage hoodies and sweaters laying around that i never wear and want to shorten.
if i don't have a fabric store near me... how do i determine what color and size of thread to buy to make them look as original as possible?

life size thing.
How can i make one of it myself, where do i start, is there guides for
it?
Should a guy with no sewing experience attempt it?
I'm not a gooner but i think it's a pretty good money making strat because gooners on reddit seem to pay alot for it.
Can't be that hard right?, atleast i think so, haven't tried anything yet, Thanks in advance.
If someone knows where to find resources, freely available if possible as i saw some sellers selling "sewing patterns" i'd rather not pay for it.

>>2919607
you're going to need a LOT of polyfil

>>2919610
How much is alot of polyfil?

>>2919607
>I'm not a gooner but i think it's a pretty good money making strat because gooners on reddit seem to pay alot for it.
If you're already thinking about money but have never sewn even once before at all you must be retarded. The good news is that maybe in 5-10 years and a couple thousand dollars of fabric and materials and machines you'll be good enough to not compete with floods of chinese and indian shit on etsy.

>>2919615
you're looking at 17-20 a box and lets say Loona or Renamon there is going to take around 3 to 4 boxes if not more to make them stiff

>>2919622
2nd this. When I started in the furry biz I thought I could jump right in not realizing how hard heads REALLY hard.

>>2919623
>>2919622
Alright, thanks for the advice, i guess i'll stick to coding.

>>2919625
We aren't saying you shouldn't, just that if you WANT to do this, start small and learn from it. You'll only piss yourself off.

>>2919627
Yep, maybe if i find alot of time i'll give it a try, maybe it turns out as one of those things you can bruteforce given sufficient amount of autism.
pic unrelated.

>>2919630
Imeant to post this but that one is good aswell.

>>2919630
Think about it as coding. You know how to code because you've learned a lot throughout the years. You could likely use the python game maker with no issue. But how long did it take you to get there? Dont doubt yourself but don't jump in thinking it's going to be a cake walk ya know? Sewing, like any craft is an art.

I saw some dresses at the mall yesterday and I told my sister that that is something I'd love to make someday. I like the complexity and the craft, how I can make it amazing. You can too. Just study up on it.

>>2919630
>maybe it turns out as one of those things you can bruteforce given sufficient amount of autism.
I think most people call that learning. You're cooked.
>>2919625
>Coding
Oh you're one of those guys lmao.

>>2919385
unmm i think ill just wing it

>>2919662
At least watch some videos

>>2919635
Hello, i'm back, sorry i did not reply earlier.

Yep basically, but then even if I tried generally getting into this starting from 0 where would you recommend to start best?

>>2920048
Practice on anything that has holes, or make something small like bags.

>>2904686 (OP)
So, my mom has just discovered the world of aliexpress sewing supplies, do you guys have some shop recommendations?
or some good chinkshit that can recommend?
bc i only knows the basics, so cannot recommend her the good stuff
i also will fix her sewing machines, so you will probably have me around here asking shit

>>2920122
everything is hit and miss, never know. See what's good and bad ya know...

watch out for "Bird nests" as it's called in a machine.

>>2918184
Moths eat wool, t-shirts are mostly cotton. Cotton is fairly fragile, so it's probably just wear and tear

post good patternmaking video classes you've seen on-line

>>2904686 (OP)
>Thread theme
What patches don't look weird in the ass?
There is a hole forming between the glutes and the hamstring (just like pic related but mine is less than a centimeter in diameter) and I want to fix it before it gets big. I often use heart-shaped patches but that would look gay on my ass.

>>2921899
no no bro, get weird! DO IT!

>>2921899
I got those kind of holes fixed a couple of times and they always patched it from the inside, making it invisible from outside

>>2919662
based

>>2921899
Use some interfacing to get a patch on the inside, then sew it back and forth a bunch to reinforce.

See bottom right picture, should look more or less like that.

Sent some jeans to get patched after I botched the job, they did that and they're damn near indestructible now.

>>2922099
the 2nd one scares me

Is a sewing side hustle worth doing? What kind of projects are in the highest demand?

I would say it really depends on your area, if you put out flyers, join some local FB groups you might be able to. As for most of us, we likely only do family work and stuff for etsy. Etsy is a hit and miss desu.

A few days ago I sew my first pair of trousers and I thought to post it here
As first pair I think it's good, not a commercial level good but considering it's my first time sewing I don't think they look too bad

>>2924445

Really cool. Nice job!

can i trust aliexpress on these things? aliexpress.com/item/1005003106390875.html
is for my moms overlock machine.
it costs like 25€ where i live
post related >>2920122

>>2924445
Nice, anon! They're definitely better than my first pair, and I still hate doing trousers.

whats the best pattern making system to learn first and if (you) reply m.muller & sohn tell me which one to begin with

>>2925358
I've been trying to get a copy of fundamental menswear for tree days, but I can't find a copy anywhere. Even the public libraries where I live have none. I can't spend 90€ for something I might not even being able to use

what do anons think of snaps, are they shit?

>>2926292
metal or plastic?

>>2926298
metal

>>2926301
those are the best I had to fix a pair of undies prev, my dick kept falling out

>>2904686 (OP)
Hey, I was wondering if someone could help me find a good DIY video on how to make a suit for my fiancé, or share some suit templates. I want to make him a suit for his birthday in three months. I have a regular sewing machine and an overlock machine

>>2926302
did yours ever wear out or come undone too easily? those are the only bad things i've heard about them

>>2926950
Not that I know of. When I've put them on, I would make sure to press hard. Then I would press it again after I snap them together to make sure it's on

>>2926347
How much and what kind of clothing have you made before? If you are here asking this question in this way, I doubt you can make a passable suit in 3 months. You could consider picking a more achieavable target, maybe a custom-fit dress shirt? Still tough but not nearly the absolute nightmare and expense that an entire suit would be.

I have never even tried sewing. Wish me luck bros. I want to do denim projects at first

>>2928078
Start slow! Make something simple like a dice bag and understand how your machine works. Also make a LOT of bobbins.

>>2927097
I’ve mostly made women’s clothing so far, skirts, dresses, blouses, for myself, my sister, and my mom. I haven’t worked much with men’s clothing yet, but I wanted to try making something nice for my fiancé. If a suit in three months is too ambitious, I’m definitely open to starting with a custom-fit dress shirt instead. And if it’s not ready by then, I can always give it to him for our anniversary in seven and a half months.

Hemming my gap linen shorts from 7 to 5 inches because im a slut

>>2926292
>>2926950
I like them for accessories / small applications where they won't be used excessively. If you're going to be using them multiple times a day (like on a shirt in lieu of buttons) they'll probably wear out eventually, but I've seen plenty of 90s/y2k jeans with plastic snap fasteners that are still fine, so I guess mileage will vary.

Here are the goblins I finally finished for my partner's birthday gift (it was in January lmao.)
Teeny tiny tailored trousers are awful and I don't want to make them again, but they turned out pretty great and I don't know how else to dress the boy gobbos. Can already see it becoming a bottleneck where I just avoid finishing them for months.

>>2928219
OK, so you know what you're doing! A shirt should be no problem, men's clothing can be a joke, there are no darts to deal with or anything. Find a pattern with good reviews, do a tulle and tweak it and go crazy from there with a really nice fabric. Making a suit that looks anything other than super goofy will take a lot of very specialized knowledge. You can do it but it's going to take a while.

>>2928219
Oh also suits can be tailored but dress shirts can be pretty limiting if you're not trying to do something basic to them. Plus nobody wears a suit without a shirt.

>>2928266
>>2928265
Thanks! I think I’ll start by making a shirt first, then practice a bit more before trying to make a suit for him

>>2928245
really cute

So I got this. it's a treadle and AFAIK a Singer clone. Singer acquired the manufaturer that made this. Got it of someone who used it as decoration. I fixed it up to get it into a working state. But a few things are unclear:
When stitching through really thick stuff the flywheels inertia isn't enough to get me through the dead spots. I believe I can treadle. I can stop and start to my hearts contempt. Also if I want to go really fast the belt I made starts slipping. I guess i'll shorten the belt but it might also be that the machine just doesnt run as free as it should, any test one can do?
The lever in the base that has marks '1' and '2' or rather the mechanism it connects to is stuck and the linkage on the bottom might be a bit bent. What is it for?
Lastly the lever setting stitch length wont reliably stay 'up' for reversing and will bounce while sewing. Is thete something originally that keeps it in place?

>>2904686 (OP)
Work at a thrift store. What low key seeing gear should I pick up?

Sold vintage singer machines in the past that I never appreciated. Even ones with the manual pedal. Is there a semi modern one that's worth keeping an eye out again?

>>2928518
Do you mean the ones with the built-in lift looking thing where your foot sits and you press it and it's automatic with no electricity or do you mean the one with a pedal that works like a car pedal where you can control the speed?

>>2918139
AFAIK it is not moths as suggested by >>2918184
because while moth larvae are known to eat through other materials on their way to wool products they do not really eat cotton and the eggs being on cotton should be rare.
I get the same holes and notice a general pattern: Where the belt buckle, zipper or button would be. I imagine the mechanism like this: You carry heavy stuff with sharp edges, it pinches the fabric against the button or buckle and there's your hole.
>>2925190
no one can trust aliexpress with anything. Its not even the chinese products. It's aliexpress.
>>2926347
I have little experiencing sewing but as a suit afficinado I can tell you: Making a suit is not so much about sewing and generaly needs alot of experience and several skills.

>>2928507
>Is thete something originally that keeps it in place?
Some models have a screw that you can tighten to make the lever stay in place (pic rel). Yours is round so check if it can be screwed.
>The lever in the base that has marks '1' and '2' or rather the mechanism it connects to is stuck and the linkage on the bottom might be a bit bent. What is it for?
Pic? Can't understand what you mean.

>>2928595
Yeah its got a screw but... youre tightening the screw against an angled surface if you dont set it to 0 so its a bit hit and miss at best.
>Lever
>Picrel
Posting this has gotten me curious and I had another go at it. Maybe soaking the machine in oil for months did help, i could pry the mechanism loose now the lever works. Still no idea what it does - heh.
'2' is towards the needle '1' is towards the handwheel.
It slides a spring loaded colar on a rod in the machine base. It might be acting on a cam. I'll post pictures of the actual mechanism later.

>>2928532
Ones where it sews with no electricity. Huge things with its own bench/table. Also have the one that have a speed control pedal

>>2928611
I've never gotten to play with one before, but I do love those old-timey ones. if you get the chance to mess around with it, I say do it anon

>>2928610
I've never seen that before in any Singer machine, but searching for it over the internet it should be for adjusting the feet drop (https://www.reddit.com/r/SewingMachinePorn/comments/1fojtgp/1927_excella_made_in_germany/)
if you can find a manual of any machine of your brand, there should be some specification about it
I can't see shit on pic rel

>>2928621
im unironically dumb
I do have the original manual

>>2928621
>>2928760
So here it is. The lever affects the cam engagement that drops the foot. The documentation says position '2' was for embroidery and darning. As such it should drop the foot. As things are currently the ironic effect is that in position '2' thr foot rather stays up permanently. This might very well behave like everything else on this machine: Exercising all of its movements and liberal oiling might eventually free it up.
Is it stupid wanting to produce thinvs on this fucker? I might take it apart entirely. I'm confident I understand it's motions enough to get the timing right again.

>>2928772
It's almost as if it ran better before I used force to free up that lever. But then again I was never paying attention. Should the foot be under spring pressure? It seems mine is only subject to gravity. This or the timing being fucked seems to mean that: It only rises very briefly when it starts feeding only to then drop again ehile its traveling. Too early if you ask me. I could measure some stitches if that makes sense. But I think I do remember 4mm stitches came out 4mm when I last worked on it.
Heres the embroidery lever on '1'.

>>2928777
Here the same lever is set to '2' or 'embroidery'. Note how the foot that should have dropped remains entirely up instead.

>>2928780
It clearly seems the funny behaviour is a result of the mechanism being so tight and the rod on the lever beinv bent that it gets stuck in random places half way between its two settings. Im Using a small hammer and a piece of brass to drift the spring loaded piece back and forth in the direction shown. This should prevent marring it all up. I hope it will help it and I'll report back. The levers rod is disconnected in
>picrel
its no use anyways.

>>2928786
The lever is now fully unstuck. Same as everything else on the machine: Oil and massage does it.
I am not even sure anymore if the actuating rod is bent or not. I'm unsure if the range of motion is what it should be. The result remains the same: It works (fully again) when set for sewing and the foot remains fully raised when set to embroidery.

>>2928791
Sorry for spamming. I think I get it now from looking at my own video.
The brighter / brownish colored part is engaged by the cam to lift the shoe.
I suspect the brownish part was originally meant to be free to spin on the shaft.
The darker colar (the one that gets oushed away) is locked to the shafts rotation and when not disengaged by the pushrod the spring makes it engage with the cam follower to enable shoe movement (theres a conical locking pin). This implies the actuating rod is bent and thus shortened as it never fully disengages, also the cam follower is currently seized to the shaft (everything on this machine was seized). A drop more oil and merifats are gonna invade this machine I swear.

>>2928795
You're chill bro. At least you're trying to learn

>>2904686 (OP)
I bought a singer 4432 because it was the only thing I can buy locally. Its only got to speeds stop and go. Ive tried adjusting it but that only seems to increase the dwell time before it takes off. Can I get a better peddle or is something wrong with my machine?

>>2930097
that's the #1 complaint about those machines
iirc you can adjust the potentiometer on the pedal, look it up on youtube or something

>>2930112
Thanks anon. I did find that online as well. It still seems kinda finicky. Ended up drilling a whole to fine tune it without opening it everytime. Id gotten to angry keep messing with it for today.

>>2929891
Well I did some more sewing on it and the mechanism is definately free to move now. The foot still wont drop but stay up instead. Otherwise the machine works great and I've taken some advice to not practice treadling fast but suoer slow instead.
I guess I'll just have to investigate the whole foot situation. I imagine it could be useful to do backstitching.

What am I in for?

>>2930350
birds nests and yelling, "GOD DAMN IT STOP BUNCHING UP YOU FUCKING FAGGOT"

>>2904686 (OP)
Update on the singer. This thing is absolute trash all adjusting it does is effect the dwell time before it takes off at a million miles. Its about to catch some 12ga 00

>>2930359
Well I smashed it.

>>2930352
At least I have an analog pedal AHAHAHAHAHA

>>2930374
I dug out my old tiny machine and finished what I was doing. Ive gotta go into the city and get something that doesn't suck.

>>2930359
I have a Bernina b-215. Been loving this thing for years now

>>2930410
I need something that can handle cordura 500d. Im making my own gear.

>>2930420
see mine

>>2924445
Here's my second pair
This time I followed the instructions from "the caffeinated tailor" on yt
It was significantly harder than the first pair and I had a lot of problems making it
They ended up too tight on many parts for different reasons.
The waist measurement is clearly off by a couple of cm, making the waistband too tight. Moreover at some point I had more fabric above the zip on one side than the other. I simply cut it knowing that the pattern purposely added a few centimeters of ease vertically, but I forgot that I should have also brought more fabric from the sides resulting in even tighter hips and seat. I suspect the pocket opening on the right is not flat as the other because of this imbalance
All in all, I don't think it's a really bad pair considering it's just my second one. I would not wear it in public, but I'm getting close.
I cannot find his "banrol canvas" in any physical store where I live (Italy), even the online ones just do not have that product. What other alternatives are there to reinforce the waistband? Here I only have thermoadhesive bands with prepunched holes for folding. Which are quite handy but lack the weight or thickness to make the waistband appear "full"
Also, what is the fabric he calls "silesia"? Can't find it anywhere, it doesn't even have an Italian translation for the word so I don't know what to look for

>>2930589
I will make another one at the end of the month, hopefully I will make fewer mistakes

>>2904686 (OP)
Checked the city for machines. Everyone only seems to sell baby lock. They recommend the zeal to me. I regret not taking the one from the ship with me. I could use that that in sea state 5 with my safety boots on and have full control over the machine.

>>2928518
>Work at a thrift store
don't tell me what to do

>>2930591
Please share what you've learned.

>>2930854
For now I learned a few things.
100 meters of thread is BARELY enough for a single pair, (I used almost only 2mm length stitches) and only if you overlock with a different thread. I didn't have the thread to sew the last buttons at the end.
For the next ones, I'll buy 200 meters AND black or white threads for overlocking
The needle I used started to make a light "thump" sound when it was piercing the fabric by the end of the second trouser, I guess that's the signal for replacement? The new one didn't make the same noise.
If you're using light fabric that does not have right/wrong sides, don't bother with pocket lining and facings. Just buy more fabric and cut the pockets from that. Of course I would use pocket lining of I were to sew trousers for someone else, but I don't mind so it will save me quite a lot of time for simple and basic trousers
Sew side adjusters on top of the waistband, not in between waistband and leg like I did. I ended up like that because the waistband was 3.5cm instead of 4cm since I didn't have the banrol canvas he was using and I had to make do with what I have here. That is going to be a problem for the next pair, I still have no idea where to buy something similar in my physical stores and I can't import
I really need a physical illustrated book explaining stuff, I can't keep looking at a video 20 times and pausing every few minutes. I know the guy is doing his best but there are limits to the zoom on yt and since he is doing a voiceover his actions and what he's explaining are not always in sync. If you have other videos for trousers I would greatly appreciate a few recommendations
Having a big steaming iron with external tank for hours by your side really makes you sweat in the summer

>>2930875
>since I didn't have the banrol canvas he was using
I didn't watch your video but googling about that for a bit makes me think it's just ban rol with a canvas stripe sewn to it
you can probably diy if you really need it

>>2930875
Thanks.
What sort of pants are they btw. It's hard to tell, is it outdoor pants or 'just pants' or something?

>>2931006
>I didn't watch your video but googling about that for a bit makes me think it's just ban rol with a canvas stripe sewn to it
I'd like to know the weight, but on the site of the lining company there is no information.
>you can probably diy if you really need it
I'll just improvise with what my local shop has
>>2931041
>What sort of pants are they btw. It's hard to tell, is it outdoor pants or 'just pants' or something?
They are supposed to be proper bespoke trousers, with inlays, curtains, custom made guards and so on. I simply used cheap fabric and buttons I bought previously for training. Next time I will buy proper cotton fabric and lining

>>2928078
>I have never even tried sewing
>immediately buys a whole sewing machine
you're either rich or manic bipolar dude, do you have workout equipment in your basement that is collecting dust?
Shittalking aside, dont get discouraged if you cant get it right away, learning to sew takes time, start with something small like the other anon said
Also, what machine is that? You should make sure it is strong enough to work denim

>>2931824
what is a good thing to make for a first project anon? i dont really have any good ideas for simple things, ive just been practicing drawing since an anon recommended it if you ever want to design things

>>2931827
>what is a good thing to make for a first project anon?

>>2931827
A pillow, you can't really fuck it up. Cut out 2 squares, sew them together, or 1 nice size rectangle and sew it up. Leave room to sew it closed. Watch some videoes on how to ladder stitch

>>2931006
>>2931041
I might have found a solution
There is one company that, among many other tailoring supplies, sells basically the same banrol canvas for waistbands as the one used by the caffeinated tailor
Thing is, their minimum purchase is 150€. So that's a no go.
Luckily I think I found good replacements, which are in the picture
They seems to be pre-made waistbands with already sewn curtains. And there are shops that sell these between 2 and 5 €/m. They seems perfect, but I have no idea how to attach them to the front of the waistband and to the legs. Can't find anything on yt, and neither on Google. I suspect that I'm using the wrong search terms because I can't believe internet has absolutely no information on how to sew these things. Even the shops selling these could not find instructions for me (or care to do so)

I could use some help as my googlefu is being useless right now, how do I correctly scale up and divide the image into A4 pages? I know that the straight line at the bottom needs to be 42cm (16.5 inch) but all the responses I get are "just use your printer setting bruh", which is not really helpful.

>>2931827
Balaclava/Ski Mask

>>2932125
Use graphics software to set the scale correctly, then "print" from there to a pdf using the poster option.

If you're trying to scale a print to match real life, print it at some percentage scale, measure the actual line, and then I want to say divide desired length by measured length, and multiply that by the scale percentage you printed at, which should give you the correct scale to print at next time.

Also I did it for you, print this at 100% scale and it should work <3 https://files.catbox.moe/2aimkr.pdf

>>2931827
Cross-back apron.