Black Barbie
AADOS Queen of the Appalachian
I know a lot of people recommend the Brother cs6000i, but I don't have a lot of suggestions since I have my vintage sewing machine.
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March Madness
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Peacoat pattern/bodice i drafted a couple weeks ago.
undercollar is done but i have 2 fix some of the pleating.
the leather im using has a white backing which is annoying 2 look @.
i swapped to a Sz16 needle to sew leather on a domestic.
sleeve tabs(belts) + carriers + possible elbow-pad location:
button-holes have to be added to the tabs but i havent decided on a button color yetttt.
lapped zippers are legit.
i added some darts to the front of my bodice behind the lapel but it's been fighting with the undercollar/uppercollar i drafted.
i exclusively only make menswear tho so my dart-game aint really about shyt.
depends on $$$ range.
my default answer is always the Juki 8700....but if U dont need an industrial, it doesn't make sense to have a $800+ machine
Brother CS6000i & Singer 9960 r the two best domestics imo.
undercollar is done but i have 2 fix some of the pleating.
the leather im using has a white backing which is annoying 2 look @.
i swapped to a Sz16 needle to sew leather on a domestic.
sleeve tabs(belts) + carriers + possible elbow-pad location:
button-holes have to be added to the tabs but i havent decided on a button color yetttt.
lapped zippers are legit.
i added some darts to the front of my bodice behind the lapel but it's been fighting with the undercollar/uppercollar i drafted.
i exclusively only make menswear tho so my dart-game aint really about shyt.
depends on $$$ range.
my default answer is always the Juki 8700....but if U dont need an industrial, it doesn't make sense to have a $800+ machine
Brother CS6000i & Singer 9960 r the two best domestics imo.
Black Cher
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Peacoat pattern/bodice i drafted a couple weeks ago.
undercollar is done but i have 2 fix some of the pleating.
the leather im using has a white backing which is annoying 2 look @.
i swapped to a Sz16 needle to sew leather on a domestic.
sleeve tabs(belts) + carriers + possible elbow-pad location:
button-holes have to be added to the tabs but i havent decided on a button color yetttt.
lapped zippers are legit.
i added some darts to the front of my bodice behind the lapel but it's been fighting with the undercollar/uppercollar i drafted.
i exclusively only make menswear tho so my dart-game aint really about shyt.
depends on $$$ range.
my default answer is always the Juki 8700....but if U dont need an industrial, it doesn't make sense to have a $800+ machine
Brother CS6000i & Singer 9960 r the two best domestics imo.
That's the one I was considering. I'm actually a professional seamstress for a handbag company and we use Durkopp Adler 281, which is the machine I prefer but it costs thousands of dollars and I'm not ready to spend that much lol. I'll probably just get the Juki since it has good reviews, thanks.
Black Barbie
AADOS Queen of the Appalachian
I love it!Peacoat pattern/bodice i drafted a couple weeks ago.
undercollar is done but i have 2 fix some of the pleating.
the leather im using has a white backing which is annoying 2 look @.
i swapped to a Sz16 needle to sew leather on a domestic.
sleeve tabs(belts) + carriers + possible elbow-pad location:
button-holes have to be added to the tabs but i havent decided on a button color yetttt.
lapped zippers are legit.
i added some darts to the front of my bodice behind the lapel but it's been fighting with the undercollar/uppercollar i drafted.
i exclusively only make menswear tho so my dart-game aint really about shyt.
depends on $$$ range.
my default answer is always the Juki 8700....but if U dont need an industrial, it doesn't make sense to have a $800+ machine
Brother CS6000i & Singer 9960 r the two best domestics imo.
I love lapped zippers. I try to include them in all of my self drafted patterns, especially since I go for the vintage look (1950's specifically). An industrial Juki is another dream sewing machine of mine, but it's unnecessary because it would take up a large amount of room in my tiny old apartment, plus I'm not churning out large quantities of clothing. One day though.
March Madness
All Star
pocket flaps + inside lining/interior fabric:
shoulder epaluette + shoulder pad test-positioning:
the pads will go in after i put in the sleeves.
im handstitching snaps to the other end of the epaluettes to make functional bag holders.
upper collar is basted on 4 now. it's sandwiching Peltex 70 (interfacing) & 1/8th of foam.
more pattern drafting + cutting:
lol
had to google what that was.
U do freelance seamstress work too or nah
i ask bc if ppl see you have something like a Juki at home they about 2 give you an absurd amount of work.
lol
i used to do all my client+seamstress+upholstery work on Jukis. Juki 8300, 5550, 8700, 1541S Walking Foot etc etc
but yea if u don't have the space for the table or somebody to assemble you might be in for it.
i have a love/hate relationship with zippers because i dont have a supplier for the big heavy ones i really want.
trying to move away from zippers and hop on this Royal British Horn-Toggle swag tho:
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
shoulder epaluette + shoulder pad test-positioning:
the pads will go in after i put in the sleeves.
im handstitching snaps to the other end of the epaluettes to make functional bag holders.
upper collar is basted on 4 now. it's sandwiching Peltex 70 (interfacing) & 1/8th of foam.
more pattern drafting + cutting:
lol
had to google what that was.
U do freelance seamstress work too or nah
i ask bc if ppl see you have something like a Juki at home they about 2 give you an absurd amount of work.
lol
i used to do all my client+seamstress+upholstery work on Jukis. Juki 8300, 5550, 8700, 1541S Walking Foot etc etc
but yea if u don't have the space for the table or somebody to assemble you might be in for it.
i have a love/hate relationship with zippers because i dont have a supplier for the big heavy ones i really want.
trying to move away from zippers and hop on this Royal British Horn-Toggle swag tho:
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Upgraded my Brother Project Runway machine to a Singer Heavy Duty (4423) yesterday after discovering that the Brother wasn't strong enough to get through a jean hem that I was trying to perform for my daughter. Super happy with it. Highly recommended for a novice such as myself, as it's very straightforward and seems to be a machine that I could grow with if I ever decided to go beyond simple tailoring jobs like I'm using it for right now. It also does faux blind hem stitches for stuff like dress pants, you just gotta cop a foot for it which only costs about ~$5.
Does anyone else use a handheld sewing machine?
I plan on using it for quick fixes like this....or would I be better off paying a seamstress to fix this for me?
Just sew that by hand. It's an easy fix.
I had never sewed before. I actually should learn...how long do you think it'll take with a handheld sewing machine?
I wouldn't even bother with any type of machine for that. That's just overly complicating a simple solution. You might even mess them up by using one without any prior experience doing so. Knowing how to handsew is a great skill to have anyways. I've looked at handheld machines before, but in real life you're either going to need a full sized rig or simply just a piece of thread and a needle. The latter way more often than the former tbh. You'd be surprised at how many repairs you can accomplish by hand once you do it the first time. Broken buttons, tears in clothes, I never break out my machine for either of those.
Basic Sewing by Hand Tutorial
Basic Sewing by Hand Tutorial: This is a basic tutorial on how to sew. Before you sew, make sure you have the right basic materials. Spool of thread. Scissors. Sewing needle. Of course. And the fabric that you are sewing together. I'm using a bit of fabric for this demonstrati…
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I appreciate the insight, sewing it’s definitely a valuable skill. I’m getting tired of asking girls in my present and past for favors and paying a seamstress.
Yeah, it's definitely a great skill that you may need in a pinch someday when no one is around to help you with it. You'll be kicking yourself for not learning it sooner once you see how easy it is.
Go on amazon and cop a hand sewing kit. They're only $5 and will last you for years to come. I've probably had the same one I have now for going on well over ten years now lol
The kit will have this tool in it which is called a seam ripper. Use it to remove the old threads and then you can use the same holes over again once they're cleared.
Yeah, it's definitely a great skill that you may need in a pinch someday when no one is around to help you with it. You'll be kicking yourself for not learning it sooner once you see how easy it is.
Go on amazon and cop a hand sewing kit. They're only $5 and will last you for years to come. I've probably had the same one I have now for going on well over ten years now lol
The kit will have this tool in it which is called a seam ripper. Use it to remove the old threads and then you can use the same holes over again once they're cleared.
Thanks fam
Layed up after throwing out my back at work yesterday, so I've been binge watching sewing tutorials since this morning and I ended up stumbling upin this guy's page. Best channel I've found as it pertains to the main interests that I bought this machine for and his instructions are very clear, thorough, and concise.
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