Hey! Just wondering, is it better and more accurate if I cut up all parts of a denim jeans for a pattern? I also want to modify it a bit so this was the best solution I can come up with…

Hello, I need a bit of advice I ordered a rolled hem for a project but I just can’t seem to figure out how to use it on a round piece of fabric or if it’s even possible. Any tips?

Is it silly to do jeans as the first pants you sew? I have the McCall's m8473 "learn to fit" pattern and intend to do a Calico toile first too. Just not sure if I'm being too ambitious, reading the zipper/fly instructions seemed very daunting. I've seen a button up dress and an invisible zip skirt with success.

Something for woven fabric, with a loose fit, similar to McCalls 2559, which is vintage and I can’t find in my size anyway. Any suggestions?

Ok i know this is a really dumb question, and i dont know if i should post this onto like r/windows or something, but i noticed that i have a sewing machine pedal controller, and i have been wondering so much if i can plug it into a computer, since the connection looks like it could be plugged into the hole you plug headphones into. please help me, i have somehow lost sleep wondering about this, and google doesn't bring up anything related.

(Ugh mind the typo in the title, it should say Janome and now I can't edit it!)

Hello all! I am looking to buy my first sewing machine. I have used old singers of friends mostly and then I took a sewing class and have been very swooned by Janome. I am considering the Loft 100 or the Mod 50. My max price point is $400.

My only concern is that I know I will be making project that involve sewing multiple layers, likely of different fabrics plus interfacing/buckram (I am a performer and want to start making my own costumes). Will these machines be able to handle something like that?

Thanks for your input!

Hello!

Like the title says, I'm searching for a pattern for a petite, shaped, long sleeved, crewneck fleece pullover. Not a sweatshirt. More like a tee made of fleece.

I am an experienced sewist, with a focus on tailoring, but it's been some time since I've tried casual clothing. And, as you all probably know, it's easier said than done to fit a muslin to one's self. What I'm looking for is a shaped fit, not compression-like, but also not boxy and oversized. I have a curvy (38-32-41) petite frame and prefer to avoid oversized clothing.

Can someone point me in the right direction for a pattern that fits my wish list? I've spent more time that I care to admit googling for one. Has anyone successfully altered a commercial t-shirt pattern for use with fleece? Care to share tips and a source?

Thank you for any help you can offer.

Hello ! I bought the Fennel Fanny Pack pattern by Sarah Kirsten, and I have a few questions before starting. I’d say I’m an advanced beginner so I know this is an ambitious project, but I think my confusion with this pattern mostly comes from the fact that this is my first american pattern, so I don’t know all the norms and I also have some language barriers.

My main question is : is the seam allowance already included ? It says that « all seams are 3/8in / 1cm », does « seam » refer to the gap I should leave between the edge of the fabric and the stitching line ? As in, is it the same as the seam allowance ? And if it does mean that the seam allowance is 1cm, does it mean it’s already included or not ?

Also, can someone explain what Baste stitch is ?

Thanks in advance ! And a warning that I might come back with more questions as I go lol

Hi all,

I am new to sewing. I have an injured parrot that needs a cone per the vet. Issue is, these animals have large chompers on their heads. She will destroy her cones quickly. I was buying them on Etsy but they were way too expensive and I needed to find a homemade solution.

I made a template from the Etsy cone and went to JoAnn. Materials for 10 were less than 1. I bought a refurb singer on ebay and it was DOA. Ordered new from Amazon and I am worried the machine may actually have some issues.

I have adjusted my tension from 0-10 and I get HORRIBLE quality stiches everytime. I have read the manual, which shows this:

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No matter what, I end up with B and several lumps of thread on the bottom side. Please help me figure out what I am doing wrong. 1.5 tension seems to work best, but Singer manual doesn't recommend anything under 3. Even at 1.5, I am getting horrible quality stitches. I am convinced this is bobbin related, but not sure.

I really appreciate all the guidance I can get!

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Hi everyone! I impulsively decided I wanted to start sewing and have been looking at used sewing machines on Facebook marketplace. These are the offers I currently have, could anyone let me know which one is worth it or if I'm better off buying a new one please!

• Singer 3337 $80
• Singer 2662 $80
• Brother Lx2375 $80
• Brother Xl3750 $80

ETA-looks like it’s the bobbin hook. Any advice?

I have a singer touch n sew 628 and the bobbin won’t spin. It happened when I was sewing, things got a little tight and when I pulled the fabric out and sorted everything out I couldn’t get the bobbin to wind. When I started looking into things, I realized whatever needs to catch the thread from the needle isn’t working/moving. I’ve rethreaded, changed the needle, changed the bobbin, taken the bobbin case out and put back in. Would love some ideas/help!