Who sews and what do you make?
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- Thread starter Fun Sized Psycho
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I'm in th process of making this sweater. And in one of the many facebook groups I'm a part of, I came across this. I NEED.
The woman that made it said she made the front part (black lives matter) herself, and I'm trying to buy some.
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I own a serger
and this sewing machine
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-...ject-Runway-Sewing-Machine-CE1100PRW/27419862
When I sew, I mainly use the serger, because it gives a clean finish. But when I make panties/undergamrnets, I need to use my sewing machine.
The woman that made it said she made the front part (black lives matter) herself, and I'm trying to buy some.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`
I own a serger
and this sewing machine
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-...ject-Runway-Sewing-Machine-CE1100PRW/27419862
When I sew, I mainly use the serger, because it gives a clean finish. But when I make panties/undergamrnets, I need to use my sewing machine.
Crazy wordplay in the title. #bars
I crochet 
Black Barbie
AADOS Queen of the Appalachian
I'll answer this in the post I'm getting ready to make. @Fun Sized Psycho you can choose to add this to your OP if you want to.
@Vice Queen I crochet too. My mom thinks I'm an old lady with the hobbies I choose. Lol
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the easiest thing (imo) to make is a maxi dress. There's only 2 pieces, a front and a back.
Do you know how to sew at all?
If not, this may be a good class Sew Confident: Essential Techniques for Beginners Class | Craftsy
I think if you don't have a craftsy account the 1st class is $15
(however, black barbie may have links to youtube videos that are free)
Black Barbie
AADOS Queen of the Appalachian
My machines
These two are mechanical sewing machines that I own, the bottom one is 42 years old (made in 1975, I found it in a thrift store).
Right now I'm working on a vintage skirt pattern
It should've come in a waist size 24, but it was a waist size 28 and I had to alter the pattern.
Style Sew Me's Maxi Dress:
Style Sew Me does have a tutorial on a maxi dress she made awhile back.
OVOKE:
This is real simple. If you don't have a serger just use a zig zag or overcast stitch to finish your edges.
These aren't black youtubers, but they're still useful:
WithWendy
Mimi G:
Easy PDF Patterns:
The bralette, perfect undergarment for summer - So Sew Easy
Another thing to keep in mind is that depending on your measurements, you'll need more or less fabric. Pattern sizes aren't the same as your ready-to-wear clothes (Old Navy, F21, etc.). I wear a pants size 0 in my ready to wear, however when looking for a pattern I look for a size 8.
I'll be adding more to this list so if you want to go ahead and add this to the OP.
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@Black Barbie have you tried PDF patterns? that's all I've been doing lately.
this is the same pattern from my 2n post.
I made this yesterday.
I made this today
this is the same pattern from my 2n post.
I made this yesterday.
I made this today
Black Barbie
AADOS Queen of the Appalachian
@Black Barbie have you tried PDF patterns? that's all I've been doing lately.
this is the same pattern from my 2n post.
I made this yesterday.
I made this today
I haven't yet, but I haven't reupped the ink and toner in my printer (haven't used it in a while, so I just forgot about it lol). I can't wait to try the free ones I have saved.
Where do you get your fabric from? I end u buyig most of mine online, because I'm not near a Joanns, and walmart seems to be hit or miss with the apparel fabric. Are you only making dresses/skirts?
I haven't yet, but I haven't reupped the ink and toner in my printer (haven't used it in a while, so I just forgot about it lol). I can't wait to try the free ones I have saved.
Black Barbie
AADOS Queen of the Appalachian
I go online or Joann, but I live in L.A, so there is a district for shopping for fabric although I haven't been yet, there seems to be a lot to choose from. Mimi G used to do a lot of videos for Michael Levine Fabrics (lowpricefabric.com). I've shopped from fabric.com, fabricwholsaledirect.com, and califabrics.com, I haven't tried etsy yet. I'm not going to only do dresses and skirts, but I'm planning on working my way into pants, shorts (for in the house only), and leggings. I'm really hoping I'll start diversifying it in 2018.
I don’t buy fabric from etsy. I get it from specific fabric companies. (Etsy shipping is kindif high imo)
Let me know if/when you want to do leggings. There’s a company that has a code for a free pdf. I don’t wear leggings, but a lot of people love the pattern.
Black Barbie
AADOS Queen of the Appalachian
Thanks. I don't own any leggings, surprisingly. Lol, that's also why I actually haven't bought any either. Something will be $30.00 and then shipping $25.00.
. They don't even bother offering a coupon code either.I've been eyeing these patterns here Simplicity Pattern 8084 Misses' and Miss Plus' Shirt Dress in Two Lengths
1950s Vogue Skirt Pattern 9098 Vintage 1950s Original Vogue Skirt and Cummerbund Pattern Two Length Options 24 Waist 33 Hip 1950s Fashion
Sewing Pattern for Misses' Activewear Tops and Leggings, McCall's Pattern 7482, Misses' Asymmetrical-Zip Jacket, Seamed Leggings
My machines
These two are mechanical sewing machines that I own, the bottom one is 42 years old (made in 1975, I found it in a thrift store).
Right now I'm working on a vintage skirt pattern
It should've come in a waist size 24, but it was a waist size 28 and I had to alter the pattern.
Style Sew Me's Maxi Dress:
Style Sew Me does have a tutorial on a maxi dress she made awhile back.
OVOKE:
These aren't black youtubers, but they're still useful:
WithWendy
Mimi G:
Easy PDF Patterns:
The bralette, perfect undergarment for summer - So Sew Easy
Another thing to keep in mind is that depending on your measurements, you'll need more or less fabric. Pattern sizes aren't the same as your ready-to-wear clothes (Old Navy, F21, etc.). I wear a pants size 0 in my ready to wear, however when looking for a pattern I look for a size 8.
I'll be adding more to this list so if you want to go ahead and add this to the OP.
I have the first sewing machine you’ve listed.
