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I have a Singer Talent that I picked up in a yard sale. It works okay. I'm not sure if the foot pedal is just cheap or broken, but I feel like it takes a lot of pressure to get moving and is hard to lightly press. Not sure how else to describe it, but if I wanted a really gentle stitch to get my place, the pedal only starts stitching at about 50% speed, then I can ease it off to slow down the stitch. I don't know if this is normal if it just doesn't work well, or if I'm just not very good 😆

I have threaded and cleaned my machine. Threaded it using the manual. But every time my stitches look HORRID. The back is so bunched, I’ve increased tension, decreased…I’ve checked tension on the bobbin. I just don’t know what I’m doing wrong and am ready to give up. The front looks fine, but the back is a mess. I am very new to sewing and don’t want to throw in the towel!!

Hello,

I am located in the US and wondering where ya'll buy your buttons and rivets from? Everything on amazon seems really poorly reviewed and ebay doesn't seem much better. I tried searching and saw someone recommended Citron Jeans on etsy, but they are no longer selling.

If anyone has a good suggestion on where to source quality hardware, it would be much appreciated!

Thank you!

Saw this dress in an advertisement for a very expensive store and thought I could make it myself!

I really love the neckline and the draping of the dress. Any ideas of where I could find a similar pattern? Bonus points if the pattern maker includes plus sizes.

It’s some sort of fringe but I can’t find anything just like it online. It curled too. TIA.

Hi, I recently started learning how to sew so I could make my own prom dress. I'm trying to find a pattern that allows me to make the dress sleeves from this dress, and I was wondering if anyone has a pattern.

Hi everyone! I apologise in advance in case I’m not in the right place, but I have this vintage blazer and the dry cleaners just lost 4 of its buttons and I can’t seem to find replacement anywhere. (These buttons are from couture Valentino 80’s). Is there by any chance anyone here who could help point me in the right direction? I’d really appreciate it!!! Thank you in advance! I’ll attach a picture just in case!

Does anyone know of a pattern that would be similar to this? Digital download preferred. I'm fine with frankensteining different patterns together to create this finished look!

Looking to make some quality snowboard mittens from goatskin leather. I would like to make something a little more complex and ergonomic than the standard 2 piece mitten patterns. Does anyone have links to something a little more complex?

Hi all looking for a cropped hoodie or similar type sweater pattern. Any suggestions?

TIA!

Hi so my mom found this old sewing machine that she’s giving to me for me to learn how to sew. However, we’re having trouble figuring out how to get the thread through the thread tension dial properly. We’ve tried to find a manual(don’t know where my mom’s went) or video online on this specific sewing machine but we can’t find this exact machine. Does anyone know the exact model of the machine?

my daughter (12 yo) wants to start sewing so I want to surprise her with a good sewing machine for christmas. however, I don’t know what brand to get or where to start. what would you recommend for a beginner? something that’s fairly simple to learn so she can get started right away. also any recommendations on anything else to get as well would be helpful (cutting mat? fabric scissors? we’re also giving her a gift card for fabric) budget: under $200 location: southeast US

I’ve got it all my sewing machines off Facebook marketplace… But I’m looking to buy a brand new embroidery machines. Do y’all have any recommendations that are under 250 if possible? I know today’s cyber Monday, so maybe someone saw something?

have heard people giving this advice (sewing a line of straight or back stitches above a raw denim hem) to prevent fraying. my question is, how does this work? wouldn’t the fraying just continue to the stitches until they fall out? i’m genuinely confused and don’t want to ruin my jeans lol ty!

Hello! I'm in the UK, I have been sewing for many years and I would like to get an overlocker. I have a budget of around £300.

There are two machines that I've been looking at, the Brother 2104D and the Janome 9300DX. I've read that the Brother is easier to thread but the Janome may be better quality. The Janome 9200D is also a possibility, it's and older model and is cheaper but I don't what the differences are.

Your thoughts and recommendations are very much appreciated. TIA!

This project is coming along too well for me not to share!

I’m so sick of my pants not having pockets that I decided to make my own. This pocket is entirely hand embroidered and hand sewn, and hopefully professional enough looking to wear with my poor pocketless work pants. It’s big enough to fit my phone, keys, and any other little things I might need.

Once I’ve finished sewing the bias binding, the last step is adding the ribbon to tie it around my waist with. And then it’ll be done. This thing has been over a year in the making (I did take a break for several months), and has been a learning experience. First time making a ribbon facing, using bias binding, and sewing a patch pocket (on the inside).

Ok so I was originally going to buy a prom dress but it is so expensive nowadays that it’s actually cheaper if I just make it myself. I want a simple a-line with maybe a few personalizations here and there. I’m no beginner but I’ve never made anything like a gown before. I could probably do it just by looking at a picture of what I want but as it’s prom and the fabric isn't cheap I want to do it properly. I’m looking for patterns similar to the dresses below, just basic a-line gowns, preferably with a spaghetti square neckline. Any and all help is appreciated!

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The fabric is quite expensive (I am also a student, so budget is low to begin with), and I've been wanting to make some long skirts/dresses since ones that I find online aren't very flattering. They require quite a bit of fabric compared to the bags which I've been making thus far. Thus I'm looking for cheaper, comfortable cotton(?) Fabric from reputable websites. Also not sure what fabric to use, since I would like a comfortable product that I actually want to wear, yet this is my first time making a skirt/dress so I'll probably makes mistakes

Hello! I recently purchased a new set of bobbins to have multiple colors ready. The one I already had in my machine works just fine - though I'm not sure what kind it is specifically. I bought a pack of Singer 15J bobbins, and when I try to use them it makes almost a full rotation then gets stucks. I can switch back to my old one with no issues. Any ideas or suggestions?

I'm on mobile and I'm hoping the image is staying attached. I found this lace dress at goodwill a few weeks back. I wore it for an event and noticed when I was wearing it that there was some holes in the lace around the seat. Most likely from wear/tear. I'd like to mend it if possible but if it's not possible it's still a beautiful dress. I would be hand sewing this - I don't have a sewing machine.