Sewing

Hey, I recently got a Bernina Overlock and am wondering if I can use feet designed for other machines with it. eg the feet for the gritzner, where sets of 5 pop up for 25 bucks whereas one foot from bernina comes at 35€...

Has anyone tried that before?

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Hi all! I'm getting decent at sewing and regularly wear clothes that I've sewn, but I still consider myself a novice when it comes to understanding fabrics. I'm primarily an online shopper which makes things a bit tough of course. I also like to steer toward natural fibers when possible.

Anyway, today my question has to do with drape. I really like wearing linen because of the breathability in summer, but it is not very drapey at all. Do you have any patterns or types of garments that you like to wear or sew that use fabric without a lot of drape?

If it matters (which, perhaps it doesn't -- this thread can be for all!), I'm a cis woman with a fairly classic style leaning feminine. I also have a short waist which is the bane of my existence, so I avoid anything that visually cuts me at the waist. I have even drafted the waist seam out of a dress pattern (it went great!).

Hi All!

I'm new to sewing, started about a month ago but have become hooked! A family member gave me their old Singer 4830c sewing machine, we took it to a shop and got it serviced for about $100 to make it work like new. It's been working great for the projects I've done so far. I've done pillow cases for our furniture, a welted box bench cushion for our kitchen, and am currently mid-project for a cat bed and dog bed for our critters. I seem to work more with a bit heavier fabric, like for the furniture, and would like to start getting into men's clothing as well.

Pics of the Kitchen Bench Cushion:

I was recently in a Joann store today here in the US and noticed that their new sewing machines are starting to get discounted as they liquidate. I saw some machines that were 40% off, and I suspect as the weeks go on they might get lower. I'm wondering if I'd get any benefit in looking at a newer machine or if the one I have currently will suit me fine?

Things I've noticed in watching Youtube videos of others that makes me wonder:

• Some users machines seem much faster than mine when doing straight stretches of sewing at a time
• Machines seem quieter than mine
• Newer features like automatic needle threading?
• I really like the plastic bobbin case cover that lets you see how much thread is left on the bobbin, as well as how some machines have actual measurements for seam allowance.

I've seen a lot of disdain for the newer Singer machines and don't really know much about other brands, so I'm hesitant in general. A lot of the things I've noted about newer machines don't really negate my current machine experience, they just seem like maybe nice-to-haves, so I'm not sure if the value would be there in getting a newer machine or not. I did already get a low shank presser foot adapter so I could use modern presser feet and have bought a few, as well as replaced the light bulb with an LED bulb and also got the LED strip that you can adhere to the machine for more lighting. I'm game for any other tips on renovating the old one just as much as suggestions about new one.

Reaching out in this community to see if anyone has thoughts on the newer machines and thinks I might appreciate the updates or if the old 4830c should last me a good long while?

Thanks!

@sewing I can't seem to get a picture without dogs today. It's another Persephone from Made for Mermaids. This time, I added an inch in length to both the skirt and ruffle. This one might be too long. I'm tired of sewing the pattern over and over but these dresses are the only thing I wear now, except for an occasional jeans and tee day.
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125+ years of age, having travelled from Cleveland across the Atlantic at the end of the 1800s, and it still works (after some love)!

My nieces' birthday is coming up and I stumbled over this beautiful softshell with reflective print at a wandering market.

Lesson learned 1: children's cloths are so much smaller, making them is a lot faster.

Lesson learned 2: they are in fact so small that the arm holes don't fit around the sewing machine anymore and I had to finish the arms by hand

One jacket done, 2 more to go

Currently reorganizing the stash, as it recently grew out of the designated boxes. One thing I started is taking photos of every fabric laid out on the floor and tagging them with notes on the size and material, then put them in directories on the pc acc. To in which box they are. Has anyone found a smarter solution?

Hi. I am a beginning sewist. I’ve sewed a hand full of small objects. Now I’m sewing my second garment using a commercial pattern. The pattern is rated easy. I am slowly getting through it. But I wish the directions were clearer. Does anyone have recommendations for patterns that are clear and specific for a beginner? Thanks.

It's a 1989 Singer(?) Sonata Sew-Ease 6621.

I'm sure it's not the finest piece of machinery out there, but for $10 it came with a pedal, several bobbins, some thread, a few needles, and everything on it appears to be in working order.

After a video chat with my mom, I was able to run a test stitch:

I'm not sure if this is gonna take off as a hobby for me, but I'm gonna give it a go with what time I can spare! I even have a crappy projector I might try to use 😬

I got a cargo pole meant for construction business to mount my Beamer on for projecting on the table when sewing. It was a suggestion from user @abcdqfr on my post from a bit over a week ago with the MacGyver setup.

It works perfectly. It's stable, lights out the desk nearly to the edges, setting up takes no more than 5min including calibration and breaking it down again is done in less than a minute. It packs no larger than a broom handle and including the beamer clamp cost me just about 80€ (could have gotten it for a lot less, but I wanted a solution that will last and that really holds sturdy...)

More pictures in the comments

I have a high quality hoodie and fitted hat I like but they have an American patch on them. I'd like to remove them without damaging either if possible.

Recently moved to a new place and haven't found a good spot for a permanent setup yet.

Friends of mine recently started a family and on my question whether I can make anything for their little one they asked for a balloon wrapper. It takes up minimal space when stowed (aka w/o inflated balloon) and is nice and touchy once you put a lung full of air into it.

Best thing: it uses up all those scraps you still have lying around. In my case this was less than a quarter square meter of cloth in bits and tatters :)

Just wanted to share a project I made. This garment is the Gilbert Waistcoat by PatternCos on Etsy. I recommend it, especially for shiny fabrics like this one!

I'm blowing the cobwebs out of my mom's 1986 Ward's (Happy Sewing Co) machine. I have been watching videos of setting timing:

adjust timing until the hook passes through the scarf...

...and how to set the needle bar:

adjust needle bar height until the hook passes through the scarf...

(I'm paraphrasing)

It sounds like you could take a perfect machine, then lower the needle bar 1mm, then compensate by delaying the hook 30 degrees, and you'd have the hook passing through the scarf at the correct spot... yet it would be all wrong.

Is there a way to set needle-bar height independent of the hook timing?

Like, obviously the needle needs to rise a few millimeters to make the slack thread form into a loop behind the scarf, ready to be caught by the hook. Is that amount of rise kinda-sorta consistent across machines from a given era?

Hey, so I'm looking for a Singer fashion disc #276303 (blind stitch). Does anyone know where I can get hold of one, preferably in the EU?

I've looked around and found it in the US, but I prefer not having to pay import duties manually if I can avoid it.

Welp, this group just popped up in my feed not long after finishing this for my granddaughter. It must be a sign, heh.

Godzilla aproves.

Unfortunately, there was quite a bit of puckering when I affixed the bias tape in the sleeve holes, meh, just have to wait and see how it looks when I can give it to her.

Also, found these buttons in a stash we had, and only one of them is upright correctly, heh. Meh, it'll be hidden by her hair, so not a big problem.

This is a cross-post, I thought it was neat :)

I find myself in this situation: I bought a used Sailrite Ultrafeed sewing machine, which came with a bunch of accessories, including a table with a Consew servo motor. The Ultrafeed is in a travel case, and I want it take it on boats. I also have a Kenmore machine from 1970, with a badly-damaged case. It would make more sense to transplant that head onto the table. The machine has the same dimensions as the Ultrafeed, so I just need a new drive belt.

The servo motor also has a needle synchronizer. Is there a practical way to attach that sensor to a domestic machine (that has a clutch)?

No pattern, cotton with 1/8" foam hand-sewn to lining and velcro closure.

@sewing Hello guys, my mom passed away not too long ago 😓, she left an brother se600 sewing and embroidery machine she used for working (quilting). Since she passed away the machine has just been down here in dust and unpleasant state and bringing back unbearable memories of her. So I have decided to give it away to whomever is interested in it to ease I and my family off the painful loss. I know it's not a big gift but anyone who could manage it , kindly email me [email protected]

The colours show much better on the before picture though. Basically I underestimated the thickness of the fabric and went for a drawstring at the waist. The peplum-thingy was also a questionable decision. The only thing I regret is the lack of pockets in the new version, I could stuff things inside when the waist was held together. I might add a pocket at some point and maybe a collar. \

Pattern & graphics are self-made.

Inspired by a bag I got many years ago that has since fallen apart.

Made from canvas with a soft cotton lining. The "bones" are cross-stitch canvas to help keep the shape. Graphics were made in Inkscape & ironed onto the fabric.

Can hold a phone, wallet, keys, etc. My old bag was too small and couldn't do that. Fully lined with 2 strong magnetic closures on the top.

These are the 3 "flavors" I've made so far as I was perfecting the pattern.