Topic: I successfully mended my first seam today.
Maddy !kCITGirlXc started this discussion 10 years ago #52,538
The dress I wanted to wear had a torn seam, so I decided I may as well try to fix it. Other than threading the needle, everything went well. Not the prettiest fix ever, but it'll do.kook !!vzUOyOi/5 joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 7 minutes later[^] [v] #685,985
That's a very cool and useful skill to learn. Good for you
Maddy !kCITGirlXc (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 8 minutes later, 16 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #685,989
buton joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #686,035
Just one stitch??
Maddy !kCITGirlXc (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #686,039
kook !!vzUOyOi/5 replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #686,042
You should get a needle threader. They work very well and are dirt cheap.
Maddy !kCITGirlXc (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #686,049
@previous (kook !!vzUOyOi/5)
I actually have one of those, I just didn't know how to use it. I just looked it up, and learned how. Thanks for telling me what it was.
I actually have one of those, I just didn't know how to use it. I just looked it up, and learned how. Thanks for telling me what it was.
kook !!vzUOyOi/5 replied with this 10 years ago, 15 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #686,066
buton replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #686,069
this topic is creepy inside
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@previous (buton)
I would have told you in another way.
You're whiny and appear to be on the rag all the time.
I would have told you in another way.
You're whiny and appear to be on the rag all the time.
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lost soul joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 11 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #686,194
Tried to learn that in fashion class.
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chili dog !!81dzJNNYL joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 20 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #686,205
nice! i've been doing that too, fucking with my clothes to make them cooler
you should defs practice some, get some fabric scraps for free/cheap at a fabric store and stitch them together
you should defs practice some, get some fabric scraps for free/cheap at a fabric store and stitch them together
Maddy !kCITGirlXc (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 6 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #686,210
@686,194 (lost soul)
It can be daunting at first, this isn't the first time I tried.
@previous (chili dog !!81dzJNNYL)
That actually sounds really cool, and I actually enjoy the act of sewing. Now that I can actually do it, that is.
It can be daunting at first, this isn't the first time I tried.
@previous (chili dog !!81dzJNNYL)
That actually sounds really cool, and I actually enjoy the act of sewing. Now that I can actually do it, that is.
chili dog !!81dzJNNYL replied with this 10 years ago, 5 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #686,214
@previous (Maddy !kCITGirlXc)
have some fun with fabric dye and patches, too! also you can unstitch the hem on something, give it a run through the washer+dryer, it'll be nice and softly frayed at the bottom. then you can sew a line a little bit above that so it won't fray past that
have some fun with fabric dye and patches, too! also you can unstitch the hem on something, give it a run through the washer+dryer, it'll be nice and softly frayed at the bottom. then you can sew a line a little bit above that so it won't fray past that
lost soul replied with this 10 years ago, 7 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #686,215
@686,210 (Maddy !kCITGirlXc)
What's daunting for me is the machine and putting the thread through it
What's daunting for me is the machine and putting the thread through it
Maddy !kCITGirlXc (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 3 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #686,217
@686,214 (chili dog !!81dzJNNYL)
I'll definitely have to give that a try, thanks for the awesome ideas.
I'll definitely have to give that a try, thanks for the awesome ideas.
Maddy !kCITGirlXc (OP) double-posted this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #686,218
@686,215 (lost soul)
I don't even have a machine, I did it by hand. My mom is really good at using her machine, but it definitely looks like it takes some getting used to.
I don't even have a machine, I did it by hand. My mom is really good at using her machine, but it definitely looks like it takes some getting used to.
chili dog !!81dzJNNYL replied with this 10 years ago, 22 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #686,223
@previous (Maddy !kCITGirlXc)
it does
if you have access to ur mum's machine it's totally worth getting to know how to use it, again using fabric scraps until you get it
and if you do get rlly into sewing, a used machine can be p cheap, $65 on kijiji
it does
if you have access to ur mum's machine it's totally worth getting to know how to use it, again using fabric scraps until you get it
and if you do get rlly into sewing, a used machine can be p cheap, $65 on kijiji
Maddy !kCITGirlXc (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 13 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #686,226
@previous (chili dog !!81dzJNNYL)
My mom lives in another state :/
It's definitely something I'll look into, as I get better. Making my own clothes is probably the best option for me, since I'm so tall.
My mom lives in another state :/
It's definitely something I'll look into, as I get better. Making my own clothes is probably the best option for me, since I'm so tall.
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@686,218 (Maddy !kCITGirlXc)
Sewing isn't hard once you understand how to load the machine with thread and how to clear it when it jams up. That is the part that takes learning. The biggest thing about using a machine is getting a rhythm and moving your hands at the same speed as the fabric is feeding through the machine. Go get some thread and cheap fabric and some patterns at Michael's and make some pajamas or a robe to start out with. It is fun and pants aren't very hard.
Don't fault yourself if your seams look kinda shitty at first, they always do.
Sewing isn't hard once you understand how to load the machine with thread and how to clear it when it jams up. That is the part that takes learning. The biggest thing about using a machine is getting a rhythm and moving your hands at the same speed as the fabric is feeding through the machine. Go get some thread and cheap fabric and some patterns at Michael's and make some pajamas or a robe to start out with. It is fun and pants aren't very hard.
Don't fault yourself if your seams look kinda shitty at first, they always do.