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Left thread: bobbin running out JUST after the last stitches on a project. (kimono-style robe I was making for fun this week.) Can't remember sacrificing to the bobbin gods but there we are...!

I try and thrift 99% of the materials I use to sew, but one thing I really struggle to find it fusible interfacing. Where do you guys order your fusible interfacing from? I try to avoid amazon but I'm open to try other places.

I feel like there is so much more I could learn about fitting and adjusting patterns, scaling patterns, and drafting patterns. What are some of your favorite books, videos, or other resources?

I’m beginning to pull together patterns to make a jacket like this but am stuck on fabric. Every version I have found is made of polyester but I’d like a natural or blended material. Wool seems like the obvious choice but every fabric I see looks too heavyweight and textured.

Can anyone help? Thank you!

I bought the pink singer 1700 watt steamcraft iron, and it doesn’t release steam unless I press the steam button. This happens even when on the cotton setting and the fill tank is completely full. Yes the steam setting dial is on. Does anyone have this iron and can confirm that it should automatically release steam while ironing? I get random puffs of steam now and then when on the silk setting but sometimes they just stop and it is very frustrating to iron even a simple cotton shirt.

Would this be covered by the warranty?

Thanks!

How can I get the collar to sit flatter? It’s not horrendous and sticking right out but could be improved I’m just not sure how? Thanks in advance

So i've made my first overbust corset [i've sewn an underbust before and altered a purchased overbust one] and when sewing suspiciously few things went wrong and i was happy when i was finally done and i tried it on and it looks like this 😭😭😭. I traced the altered purchased corset for the pattern and i've used jeans fabric with felled seams instead of boning and buttons as closure instead of a busk and i ran short on eyelets so there are 9 instead of 10 on each side, so it is most likely user error [that makes me feel like r/ihadnoeggs]. I've already ordered eyelets but i don't think that'll solve the problem. The next thing i thought about would be maybe a different closure method? I don't like busks because they open so easily when sitting down [or maybe i just had bought a bad quality corset]

I saw this pattern on instagram the other day so I think it comes from a fairly established indie designer. But the dress is shown in short white cotton. It might have a ruffle along the bottom. It looks something like the photo attached here

https://preview.redd.it/9yicg62jtozd1.png?width=768&format=png&auto=webp&s=f11b8185b9ca77373adcbe3db7525887e888316d

Can anyone help? I saw this dress on pintrest and I suppose its the neckline I would like help recreating, the ruched skirt i think id be able to freehand with the pocket inserts possibly🤔.

I made this bag out of fairly thick upholstery fabric and I interfaced the sides. But now he's all sewn up and lined and he's a bit floppy.

Is there anything I can do to firm him without dismantling him? Don't mind external things as he's only for carrying chalk balls around the climbing wall

Thanks

Looking to upgrade to an industrial sewing machine for heavier items; but would like to try to buy used if possible-any websites or model #’s you’ve had success using would be super appreciated!!

Hello good people. As the title suggests Im asking if chantung silk is an ok choice for a bonnet for sleeping. The bonnets I see online are usually in the satine weave so Im wondering is chantung too coarse as opposed to a satine weave silk? I was planning on sewing it as a Christmas gift for my SILs and MIL, so just to be sure wanted to ask for advice before i start sewing =)

I'm currently sewing a pair of men's trousers for myself, following a drafting manual from 1917.

Following that manual, my dart in the rear of the pant is 2.25" wide (I have a 40" seat & a 31.5" waist) and it didn't really hit me until I sewed the dart that having one that wide brings the waist together at a pretty extreme angle.

Will that be fine or do I need to pick that dart apart and change something?

Thanks :)

Has anyone ever made their own bedsheets / duvet cover?

I want to make one as I can’t find exactly what I want online in the material I want.

But I need to make a king size cover… I’m wondering if I can buy fabric that wide! 200cm x 200cm. Buying in the UK.

General purpose sewing machine in the $1000 area

Been researching sewing machines for a while now. I am of the "buy one cry once" mindset so I don't want to buy something I will quickly grow out of.

Wanting to do a little of everything. Clothing, things like plushy toys, possibly things like a backpack.

I have been looking at options like the Juki F600 or DX7. I like the idea of the knee lift function and also the pivot function on the DX7 since applique has a lot of sharp turns.

My concern is would either of them be capable of the heavier thread and many layers of denim involved in making/repairing/modifying jeans? I am pretty far on the "big" side of big and tall so I suspect the ones I wear are designed heavier than regular jeans.

Also, would they be able to handle the layered straps used with backpacks and other gear?

Would like to avoid specialty machines if possible due to limited space.

I am also not dead set on either of those machines or the brand.

Edit: Location is central IL

(Cross posted to r/plushartists) I’ve been sewing garments for years and would consider myself intermediate level. I’ve made basic dog toy plushies and such before. But I’d like to make a specific video game character plush for my husband for Christmas. I just… have no idea where to start. The pattern doesn’t exist anywhere, and it’s a unique shape - Pathfinder from Apex Legends. It can be chibi style to make it cute or not. Really whatever is easier. The character has so many colors and small details that I could probably hand embroider. Any advice on how to start this project would be much appreciated.

any tips for a similar look to this ? https://www.instagram.com/_neverendingweekend_/p/C20RJlLv82l/

My husband asked me what sewing notions/tools I might want for the holidays (I already have the machines I want/need for the moment). I have on my list so far some Wawak clips, high quality scissors, and a pegboard/accessories. I mostly sew clothes for my young kids, and already have a projector setup and Kam press. What “nice to have” items or upgraded tools would be on your wishlist?

Sorry if this question has been asked before, but I searched and couldn't find the answer. I am considering getting a projector to trace the patterns but unsure which projector is good and if I need to buy a special software. I think that with some many pretty digital patterns a projector can be a money saver in the long run. Any thoughts?

That’s pretty much it. I’m sewing the Oslo Coat by Tessuti Fabrics. My fabric is 100% wool and pretty thick. It looks like boiled wool to me. Thoughts?