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I just wanted to post and say that you guys have inspired me to sign up for a local sewing class (I'm retarded and need someone to show it to me). I'm excited. 
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RedFish posted:I'm jealous. I've been searching for local sewing classes in my area (Kitchener-Wterloo Ontario) with no luck; I'm not even sure where I should be looking. Google is not getting me anywhere.
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Dec 10, 2007 04:46
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So, I finally had my beginning sewing class today. It was a 4-hour long class that taught me every facet of the sewing machine and how to make a basic pillow. It was loving awesome. I had a lot of fun, learned so much, and had a great time meeting the few other people who were there. And my pillow loving rules. I don't care how simple it is--you guys have to look at it anyway. I plan to take a basic alterations class next. Then, onto making poo poo! seriouslywtf fucked around with this message at 06:18 on Jan 24, 2008 |
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Jan 24, 2008 06:04
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Space Poodle posted:It is simple, but you did a good job with the angle on that fabric.
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Jan 24, 2008 16:29
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squirrellypoo posted:poo poo! That's pretty hardcore for a beginning sewing class, well done! I was going to ask if it was an envelope flap-style or just sealed up, but I didn't think you'd be doing a zipper so soon! Yeah, I just tried to make another pillow on my own at home last night (I have a sewing machine that someone gave me a few years ago) and the zipper was a little more jacked up this time. :P But it was still okay. I really need a zipper foot for my machine. I picked up a simple A-line pattern and hope to try to jack that one up this weekend too. 
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Jan 26, 2008 18:27
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Seriously, that is awesome. I love every part of it.
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Jan 29, 2008 20:01
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This isn't all that exciting, but I put a zipper into an (originally) zipperless hoodie from Threadless. I just left the raw edges exposed, for no real reason except that I felt like it and didn't want to mess with the front design too much by folding them back. I also just finished my first commercial dress pattern and although it's not perfect, I'm pretty proud of it. Pics later when I get a chance to actually take them.
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Mar 24, 2008 21:43
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Okay, here it is (pre-pressing). Be gentle.  It needs to be fitted a little better on the bottom and I am not 100% satisfied with how I did the lining, but it's alright. I don't mind it, for my first major project.
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Mar 27, 2008 22:17
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squirrellypoo posted:GORGEOUS! It fits you like a dream and that satin is just SO lush. Great job lining up those darts at the waist, too! Did you use a pattern? (I just want to know so I can buy it Yes, I used a pattern. It's this one:http://www.voguepatterns.com/item/V8184.htm
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Mar 28, 2008 15:58
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Sorry for whoring so much on page 8 here. I just made this today on a random whim, because I was trying to figure out what to do with this houndstooth skirt I got from a thrift store that didn't fit me. So, I turned it into a (lined) messenger bag with a felt applique of an oldschool floppy disk. The bag happens to fit my laptop, which seems strangely appropriate.
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Mar 31, 2008 01:17
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I actually have kind of an odd question (or at least I think it's odd). For those of you who use patterns for stuff, do you save them for use again in the future? If so, do you just fold them back up and stick them somewhere, or what? With the paper being so thin and delicate, it seems like it would get worn out/torn/etc. pretty easily. It just occurred to me that if I'm gonna be spending $7-15 on a pattern, I might want to actually save it and use it again one day. Just a random thought, really.
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Apr 10, 2008 20:22
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Check out these badass pillows I made for my dad's birthday: He loved them.
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Apr 15, 2008 23:00
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boscokitty posted:Are they schnauzers or scottie dogs? Either way, really cute. I bet he did love them.
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Apr 16, 2008 02:35
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Not an Anthem posted:Goldaline, your poo poo is ridiculous, do you have an online portfolio to look through? Very awesome. Agreed. Beautiful, and clearly painstaking work.
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Apr 16, 2008 19:09
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Nione, perhaps you could use a washable linen? Or if you're not totally married to it being washable, a nicer linen? I think that would make an awesome lightweight summer type dress that would also work in an outdoor wedding. Edit: Oh, and I've used Fabric.com multiple times now with good results.
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May 13, 2008 02:04
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Beautiful work, Goldaline. I wish I could get into quilting.
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May 21, 2008 18:20
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I am obsessed with this vintage pattern from Butterick that I found last night. I am going to make the black & white version as a test run, and then go nuts with other colors in the future if it doesn't turn out too weird. Obsessed. That is all.
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May 27, 2008 20:38
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squirrellypoo posted:I've heard it needs a stupid amount of bias tape, though, so stock up at the store or get yourself a bias tape maker in preparation!
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May 28, 2008 03:22
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logorrhea posted:Oh my god- are you me? ------- In other news, I made this really simple (but really flattering, IMO) twist-front dress a couple weeks ago:  I used a Butterick pattern and it was ridiculously easy, except for the insanely stretchy fabric I chose to use. Still, it turned out well. It's not nearly as impressive as those jeans, though.
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Jun 12, 2008 16:50
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bornon328 posted:Very nice job, especially since you used stretch fabric. What was it?
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Jun 13, 2008 19:16
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I was waiting at a bus stop to go home from Chicago Pride 2008 today (woo!) and a girl stopped me to say how much she loved my dress and wanted to know where I got it. I took great pleasure in telling her that I made it, and she almost flipped. It was great.
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Jun 30, 2008 02:10
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Oh, I love the Charilie & the Chocolate Factory skirt. That one is fab.
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Jul 9, 2008 15:36
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I kind of like darts. 
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Aug 2, 2008 03:45
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Here's a gathered pencil skirt that I just finished up. It's just like a normal pencil skirt, but I lengthened the two front side panels so that I could gather them. I only lengthened them by 30% or so and probably ought to have gone 50%, but it still turned out well. (I live life on the edge and don't make stuff with muslins first.)   RedFish posted:Question: How much 'ease' is factored into patterns? I've yet to make something based on my waist measurements that didn't feel like a tent once I put it on, and require several inches to be taken in. seriouslywtf fucked around with this message at 14:50 on Aug 9, 2008 |
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Aug 9, 2008 14:47
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LasterTrain posted:Is there somewhere to learn sewing? Is it offered as an adult education class somewhere? Are there classes offered by manufacturers? Can I appretice somewhere to learn?
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Sep 8, 2008 17:19
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Bumping this thread so I can showcase my most recently-completed project. I made this coat out of some fabric I got on eBay for super cheap. It's a cotton-poly houndstooth weave and the perfect weight for a coat. I also used a grape-colored lining for the inside. Here it is:  This is the first time I made actual buttonholes too, so I'm pretty proud of that.  Here it is actually on me. 
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Oct 10, 2008 17:02
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squirrellypoo posted:That looks AWESOME. You've done such a good job on it! I'm not sure what you meant by the buttonholes, are they bound? Thank you for your kind comments. No, the buttonholes aren't bound (I'm not that badass yet) but the original pattern called for them to be sewn on the outside and for snaps to be sewn on the inside. I thought that was lame, so I made them "real" buttons instead.
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Oct 10, 2008 21:05
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I swear I'm not trying to take over the thread; I just happen to have finished a small handful of projects at the same time. I made this skirt last weekend based on a pattern I drafted myself, although it has now been brought to my attention that it is strikingly similar to the Kasia skirt at BurdaStyle, so that's kind of depressing.  Just kiddin'. I'm still happy with it. It's a high-waisted A-line skirt with a kangaroo pocket. The fabric is a 100% silk herringbone weave with very subtle purple pinstripes. The buttons are also a dark purple. I got them 50% off at JoAnn's during their crazy weekend sale last weekend.  Here's the skirt on me. There must be something about how I'm standing that makes it look like a pencil skirt with fins, but I swear it's not really like that.  That's all! I'm in love with this skirt. It's definitely one of my new favorite items in my wardrobe. In fact, I'm wearing it right now!
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Oct 17, 2008 22:39
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I just wanted to post here to vent my frustration. I had a pile of fabric on the floor, some of it neatly folded and some not, just waiting to be organized. Then I went on a business trip for a week. I came back and everything seemed to be fine, but just now I was organizing that fabric finally, and it turns out that my cats PEED ON IT. I assume it's because they were pissed at me (no pun intended) for going away, I dunno. Some of it is washable, but some isn't. And even then, I washed this one fabric three times and it still stinks of cat piss. I had to throw it out along with a bunch of other stuff that was un-saveable. UGHHHHAHDSFLKSJF:SLKDFJL:KAJDSALS:D!*#@&(*. 
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Oct 27, 2008 02:35
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squirrellypoo posted:
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squirrellypoo posted:Really? It's a pretty new pattern so I think I'm the only review of it on Pattern Review - you should consider posting on there if you don't already, it's really helpful for feedback as well as figuring out which patterns to buy. Yep, I just double checked the pattern envelope to be sure, and it's Burda 7724, just like yours. I got it a month or so ago from the website. I think I just don't like how it falls on me, I dunno. It's not super flattering for me, personally. I'll probably try to give it to someone.
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Nov 27, 2008 03:20
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TinuvielDancing posted:I have been browsing some of the websites that sell fabric that are linked in the OP. The only fabric store that I am familiar with in my area is Hancocks, and I know their stuff is not the highest quality. I am a little nervous buying fabric online though since I won't be able to see or feel it. Any suggestions for judging the quality of fabric online? Is price a sufficient indicator?
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Dec 1, 2008 18:25
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Okay guys, I'm putting aside my pride (heh) and coming to you for advice. I've done a couple of lined coats now and they have turned out very well, except I keep running into this issue no matter how hard I try not to. I seem to be attaching the lining to the coat at the bottom in a way that ultimately makes the coat hang funny when worn. I've attempted to do this while it's on a dressform so it's not losing shape while I sew, and I've attempted to allow the lining a lot of give while sewing it, and yet I keep running into this issue. Does anyone have any tips for what the hell I can do to avoid this problem? I suppose I could just NOT attach the lining at the bottom and just hem it by itself, but if there's some tip someone has, I'm all ears.
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Dec 22, 2008 17:49
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So, I finally got around to setting up the serger I got for Christmas. That thing is a motherfucking bitch to thread. That is all.
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Jan 17, 2009 19:09
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The eyes are the craziest/best part of that skirt. I like it.
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Feb 2, 2009 00:50
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Thanks to some encouragement from the ladies in IRC, here are a handful of projects I have finished recently:     (^^ that's an ottoman) I have another coat that I made that I'm really proud of, but I want to take a new picture of it before posting, because the only picture I have is pretty wrinkly.
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Thanks guys! My cats love the ottoman too... they have pretty much decided it's theirs and spend all day on it. Here's the coat I mentioned in the last post. The fabric is a 100% wool melton and the lining is a 100% cotton print that I got on sale.  Here's the back:  Up close:  Lining:  There are a lot of imperfections about this coat that have frustrated me (for one, I still feel it hangs a little funny in the front, which you can't really see very well in my lovely first picture) and it buttons a little snugly on the bust, forcing it to pull a little around the rest of the bust area. But I am still really proud of this coat and people out in the world tend to like it a lot. And yes, I made each of those roses by hand.
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Celluloid posted:Where did you get the Vespa fabric? Do you have a link where I can buy some online?
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Feb 6, 2009 01:52
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McDougirl posted:That coat is amazing, and I am super impressed with those roses. If you had posted that in the ladies fashion thread, and said it was Valentino or something, I sure would have believed you. courtney_beth posted:How did you do that. Seriously. I would love to make one of my own. Amazing.
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moana posted:I'd be very interested in a write-up of how you did this and with what material (what kind of wood/steel did you use for the frame, etc). It's so freaking cool! Voila!
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