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Jaded Burnout posted:Is there a quick and dirty way to repair the elbows on a cotton hoodie? I could probably sew them shut but I'm not very good at it and only have a little repair kit available. If the rip is big, you'll have to patch it. Do you have some donor fabric you can use? Like, turn a pair of jeans into jorts or something?
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You want a big elbow patch- sewing just the rip shut won't help that the fabric there is weakened from wear.
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Sep 27, 2022 20:57
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Look at how thin the fabric is an inch away from the tear. Does it look solid? If the fabric over the whole elbow looks stressed and worn, then any patch you attach is just going to rip right through the fabric at another attachment point. You might consider attaching something like these and then sewing around the edge of the patch to keep it from peeling when you wash.
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Sep 27, 2022 20:57
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Jaded Burnout posted:Is there a quick and dirty way to repair the elbows on a cotton hoodie? I could probably sew them shut but I'm not very good at it and only have a little repair kit available. I think the traditional repair would be patches. Depending on your opinions on visible mending, you could put the patch on the inside or the outside, but this will help to not only repair the holes but reinforce an area of high wear.
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Sep 27, 2022 21:41
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Here's the tear. Same on the other arm. Those iron-on patches were my first thought, but they seem so expensive for what they are. Does anyone know what glue they use? Or if not, what might be a suitable adhesive for fabric? I have plenty of scrap fabric and plenty of different adhesives, just not really geared / skilled up for sewing.
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Sep 28, 2022 11:00
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Jaded Burnout posted:Here's the tear. Same on the other arm. That rip is too long to repair with a fusible and patched fabric-- it's going to make it very stiff. (For smaller patches you want an iron-on fusible for it, adhesive-wise. Normally with a knit you'd use tricot fusible for stretch.) I'll be honest. I would cut off the sleeves above the rip and sew on new ones out of a similar fabric type. (Colorblocking is in! You can even use the cut-off portion of the lower sleeve as a template. It's fall so you can find lots of french terry/sweatshirt fabric in the northern hemisphere, or take them from a donor garment.) I also might decide to just enjoy my new cut-off jacket. Now, if it absolutely positively had to be repaired, I'd get similar fabric type. I'd trim up the rough ends of the hole so that they're even. Then I'd put the patch fabric on (in a way that hid raw edges of both new and old fabric to the inside) with substantial overlap and sew around the edge to secure those Then I'd re-inforce the overlapped area with lots of stitching-- maybe a pattern, maybe random, but the point is to get more strength there. Use ballpoint needles so that you don't shred the individual yarn making up the fabric loops. It's still going to be stiff but won't be as stiff as if you'd tried to use fusible patching techniques. I might even cut the lower sleeves off, neaten up the remains on both halves, and sew in a gusset/patch between them to join them again. You'd get a complete stripe of fabric all around them. It won't be as stiff, either. But you need to have a lot of good fabric on either side for it.
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Sep 28, 2022 12:27
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The thing with this one is, I just need it to wear when I'm working indoors if it's a bit cold, so being long-sleeved is the important bit. The hoodie itself doesn't have much value to me, it was new-joiner swag at a previous client, so while I'm normally all about doing things the right way, I'm a bit limited in that while I do have a sewing machine I don't have it set up or (currently) much space to do it (plus I've never used one before), so any sewing I do will have to be by hand from a tiny repair kit. I've repaired similar issues by hand before but it's all been quite amateurish.
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Sep 28, 2022 13:08
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I’m very sorry, but I think you need a new hoodie.
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Halloween is coming up and I want to make a costume for out work party. I know what I want to make but I can't figure out what to call it when searching for patterns or drafting tips. When I was a kid my Nan made me a leopard costume with a headpiece like this -  Sort of a helmet? with a Velcro closure under the chin. I want to use that shape as a base to make a plush fish head for a Kikkoman costume. Any ideas for search terms/advice for drafting? Edit: I am a moron. COWL is the word I was looking for and I see some superhero costume patterns that look promising Carbon Thief fucked around with this message at 05:37 on Sep 30, 2022 |
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Sep 30, 2022 01:02
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effika posted:
I would do it sashiko-style with a piece of a thick tshirt, kind of like this example from reddit  and put a rolled up magazine or something inside the sleeve to keep it straight while you sew.
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Sep 30, 2022 04:15
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Jaded Burnout posted:Here's the tear. Same on the other arm. this is a massive tear, and i would probably patch it, but you could probably darn that if you had a ton of free time (and make it look v striking with some bright thread. red would look great)
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Oct 1, 2022 20:16
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Beatmasterj, when the tiles were done There's no way to predict where the plaid will fall! Anyway, this fabric was supposed to be pajama pants and my husband wanted a shirt, so he'll get what he gets as I squeeze out a button-down from this yardage.
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Oct 18, 2022 02:03
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Hello sewing thread i have a question for you because its halloween in a week i had a sudden and intense desire to make a marisa kirisame outfit however!! while looking for patterns, I realised I don't know what the black part of her top would be called, and as such am having problems figuring out how to make it   it's like. Not quite a vest but not quite a camisole? Is there a secret third thing?? I'm having similar problems trying to describe the collar. It's not really a turtleneck, but its also not not that. I feel like my (nearly nonexistent) sewing skills are probably not up to the task of creating a shirt like that so I may just try and buy something similar, but I still don't know what to call it If anyone can point me in the right place re: terminology, that would be helpful
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Oct 20, 2022 05:25
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Hi I don't know jack and poo poo about clothes, I just lurk cause it's fun, but I can be useful here. That weird collar-thing is something you see in a lot of anime ; it's riffing off of a look that used to popular with Japanese boys' uniforms where you just starch the living bejeezus out of the collar on your shirt and jacket so they stand up high, but because the shirts were imports of what Chinese naval jackets looked like in 1800's you get that weird circular look. Which then gets imitated and reused a bunch in art cause it's cool. You found this image, I assume you know how anime do by now. I have no idea if you can do that with a sweater even physically, but I recognize what the art is trying to represent and so I can help that much. No idea about that cylinder with buttons tank-top though. It just looks like someone tried to make a bell out of wool.
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Blaziken386 posted:Hello sewing thread i have a question for you Idk I feel like if you can find a turtleneck blouse (not sweater) you’d get pretty close. As for the other thing…ahhhh like a square-neck woven crop-top??? Thick strap square-neck crop-top? I feel like those are giving me similarish GIS results.
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It’s a pinafore dress and apron OP, they just cut round the top of the dress to make them separates.
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Crocobile posted:Idk I feel like if you can find a turtleneck blouse (not sweater) you’d get pretty close. An oversized turtleneck in a lightweight knit (think lighter than sweatshirt material) would get you this blouse, especially if it has ribbed tight cuffs. It's also called a rolled neck or sometimes cowl neck or even funnel neck, but the latter two tend to be much looser/slouchier. Mock neck may get you some hits for something similar, but a typical mock neck is much shorter and not as wide around the neck as this top. Agree that it's a pinafore dress split at the waist. Square neck crop top over an oversized turtleneck blouse with I think a circle skirt and apron would get you pretty close to that look. E: looking around for sewing patterns for the top, I found this. I haven't made it or anything from her shop, but I think this is pretty close. I don't love the designer's fabric choices or suggestions, but I bet someone here could give you some good ideas for that. BonerGhost fucked around with this message at 09:17 on Oct 20, 2022 |
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thank you sewing thread
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I finally got around to doing the repair and can't find my lil sewing kit. I've done some hearty googling but can't tell if there's any difference between them other than "make number of things in kit go up". Do you folks have any go-to kits or should I just buy whatever cheapo kit is available? I'm guessing the thread in them is skimped on in quality or quantity but I'm too noob to tell either way.
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Jaded Burnout posted:I finally got around to doing the repair and can't find my lil sewing kit. I've done some hearty googling but can't tell if there's any difference between them other than "make number of things in kit go up". If you're doing this repair by hand, I would recommend getting a spool of thread that's the color and weight you want, and a small set of sewing needles in somewhat varied sizes. I have used a few sewing kits over the years and I've only ever really used the needles from them anyway so I kinda never understood the point (other than maybe some ultra-small portable one as an emergency kit).
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armorer posted:If you're doing this repair by hand, I would recommend getting a spool of thread that's the color and weight you want, and a small set of sewing needles in somewhat varied sizes. I have used a few sewing kits over the years and I've only ever really used the needles from them anyway so I kinda never understood the point (other than maybe some ultra-small portable one as an emergency kit). I don't have things like pins and destitcher tools and such, but yeah I don't usually trust these kinds of kits to not be mostly filler, whatever the hobby.
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Jaded Burnout posted:I don't have things like pins and destitcher tools and such, but yeah I don't usually trust these kinds of kits to not be mostly filler, whatever the hobby. Having a seam ripper is nice too, yeah. Shouldn't be necessary for this though.
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armorer posted:Having a seam ripper is nice too, yeah. Shouldn't be necessary for this though. Thanks. I've ordered a selection pack of gutermann threads, some basic pins & needles, thimble, and a cheap seam ripper, if only because I know I'll have to unpick something.
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Oct 21, 2022 20:52
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Yeah some needles and thread in colours you'll need are pretty much it. A needle threader is nice to have, and a lot of needle packs* come with it. (The cheap stamped metal think with a queen's head and a little diamond-shaped wire loop.) I would just buy a book of needles from a sewing shop. It'll likely be decent. It can be worthwhile buying good quality thread -- Gütermann is the gold standard. The polyester "sew-all" stuff would be best. You also need something to cut the thread with, but you probably have scissors already. Dedicated short-blade thread scissors are nice if you're doing a lot of sewing. Seam rippers are mostly for correcting mistakes when you're sewing, so not essential for general repairs. Spare buttons are a common emergency sewing kit thing, if you have a lot of button-down shirts that might need repair. Also a few pieces of sturdy material to use for patches can be useful. e.g. cut some bits off a pair of old jeans. * Books of needles? I feel like I grew up referring to a pack of needles as a "book", but Google seems to suggest this isn't common parlance any more, if it ever was... Edit: Jaded Burnout posted:Thanks. I've ordered a selection pack of gutermann threads, some basic pins & needles, thimble, and a cheap seam ripper, if only because I know I'll have to unpick something. Yeah you should be good. Seam rippers are seam rippers, pretty much, and the only real upgrade from there is to start using a razor blade. Pins are handy, but mainly for constructing new clothing. Still could be useful for holding patches in place while you sew them.
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Lead out in cuffs posted:It can be worthwhile buying good quality thread -- Gütermann is the gold standard. The polyester "sew-all" stuff would be best. That's exactly what I got. It was around £2 per 100m reel. Jaded Burnout fucked around with this message at 22:01 on Oct 21, 2022 |
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Oct 21, 2022 21:58
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Another thing a seam ripper is good at: getting hair wrapped around vacuum brushes off.
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Oct 21, 2022 22:11
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Is this where cross-stitch questions go?
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There is an embroidery thread but it is pretty inactive. But if you post in it at least one person (me) will try to help.
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DominoKitten posted:Another thing a seam ripper is good at: getting hair wrapped around vacuum brushes off. My hair is 3 feet long, and your advice just changed my life. Thank you!
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I need to ask a pattern question about a lined hood in a costume. Here's what the pattern says:   My understanding is that I sew the neckline of the outer hood to the body, right sides together. Then I put the lining over the outer hood with the right sides together (so it will look like the costume has an inside out lining for a hood) and sew along the front edge of the outer hood and lining. Then flip the lining inside (so the wrong side of the lining is facing the wrong side of the outer hood) and sew it to the neckline with a slip stitch. Is that right?
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Yep, you read that correctly!
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I used to have a Clauss seam ripper, but I lost it earlier this year. They seem impossible to find for sale now. 
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Huh. Had never heard of those. But this seems like a substitute: https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/home/toys-and-games/crafts/58722-pro-seam-ripper-kit?item=09A0120 It also looks like those might just be standard scalpel blades, so you could probably just buy a scalpel and use that?
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Oct 24, 2022 21:15
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Havel also makes a similar one with replaceable blades.
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Kangaroo costume success!
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Great job that's super cute!
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Great job! I love the ears.
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Oct 28, 2022 04:01
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That's adorable. Kind of wanting an adult sized hoodie of that tbh.
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I finished a Thread Theory Fairfield button-up shirt for my husband! I did, in the end, get most of the plaid to match despite the short yardage (the fabric was supposed to be pajama pants, initially). Fabric is Robert Kaufman Mammoth Flannel, colorway medium green buffalo check, yarn-dyed, 100% cotton, and approximately 220gsm. It washes up into a nice thick fabric for cold weather! Should be great for layering. Sewing went pretty well, but I sewed one of the sleeves on inside-out and didn't notice until all the important seems had been flat-felled. Luckily he's OK with it! I hope he wants more of these, because not having to move the waist or adjust darts, etc, was really nice. This pattern has a set of sizes with a full-belly adjustment already done, too, so there was even less to modify.   
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gently caress that’s a really nice shirt. What color is it out of curiosity?
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