#sewing resource

[andsewingishalfthebattle]

Novice sewing pattern: Cut out shapes. Line up the little triangles on the edges. Stitch edges together. We've also included step-by-step assembly instructions with illustrations.

Novice knitting pattern: yOU MUSt uNDerstANd thE SECret cOdE CO67 (73, 87, 93) BO44 (63, 76, 90) 28 (32, 34) slip first pw repeat 7x K to end *kl (pl) 42 * until 13" (13, 13, 15) join new at 30 pl for 17 rows ssk 27 k2tog mattress lengthwise BO and sacrifice a goat to the knitting gods. WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU WANT "INSTRUCTIONS," I JUST GAVE THEM TO YOU

[theshitpostcalligrapher]

WELP.

fucked around and found out!

Anyone got some good jeans-patching resources? I kinda hulked through this pair, the inner thigh's fabric is more or less SHREDDED to bits so it can't just be re-sewn, I need reinforcements

I have a bag of soft cotton flannel in a few different colours from when I was trying to sew plushies n things, that'll work right?

[1readervb]

Embroidery Stitch Resource

A website with descriptions of the stitches, a short history of their use, and pictures and step-by-step instructions on how to make them! Really good resource for embroiderers and menders!

[busstop]

Ryan Yip explains what a fabulous resource for sewers of all kinds the Royal School of Needlework Stitch Bank is.

[fatphobiabusters]

(The finished garment measurement is the one to use for seeing if it comes in your size.)

[emojibankrepository]

sewing / thread / embroidery pixels?

I hope u enjoy these!

Click here to download!

[disgruntled-lifeform]

Anyone able to point me towards resources for choosing fabric to line a Tunisian Crochet coat?

I've never made a lining for anything I've crocheted before and my hope is to prevent as much stretching over time as I can but idk what cloth/fabric would work best.

Any help would be wonderful ^_^

[bfpnola]

Virtual Fibercrafts Skillshare THIS SATURDAY!

From our Climate Action Youth Advocate and General Volunteers:

BFP’s first Skillshare will be on Saturday 1/27 at 7:00 pm EST! Stop by if you want to learn how to make warm clothing to donate to your local community!

Here are the supplies you will need: Fibercrafts require very little to get started. For crocheting, you will need yarn (in this demonstration we will be using #4 worsted weight yarn, but other weights can be used, you just have to adjust the gauge), and a crochet hook (we will be demonstrating on a H/8 or 5 mm hook. Others will work, and if using yarn of a different size, be sure to check the standard gauges for your yarn).

For sewing, you will need fabric that is stiff enough to work with (fleece, flannel, and cotton will work,) sewing needles, some sewing pins, and thread.

A note on materials: cotton yarn is best for beginners as it is stiffer, harder to break, and doesn’t fray as easily, while aluminum hooks are best for beginners as they withstand pressure. Dollar stores and Walmart sell sewing kits cheaply, which are acceptable for beginner projects. You may have to buy extra thread, or pins separately. Nylon and polyester threads tend to be the easiest to work with. Some beginners also prefer double-sided sewing tape in place of pins.

[dresshistorynerd]

Do you have recommendations for dress history youtube channels? I'm a very bookish person, an amateur historian of literature, and i want to understand the practical side of how clothes were made and worn. the pictures in my books only go so far.

Sure! There's some books that also go into the historical construction of clothing, most notably Janet Arnold's Patterns of Fashion series, which is an invaluable resource. Here's my most recommended YouTube channels who do historical costuming and talk about dress history in general:

Nicole Rudolph Abby Cox Morgan Donner Cat's Costumery Snappy Dragon Bernadette Banner priorattire Adelaine Beeman-White Karolina Żebrowska Samantha Bullat

[purringfayestudio]

What advice would you give to someone who wants to start making plush? I've been making knitted toys for a few years now and would like to get into fabric plush, but it just looks super intimidating, especially the cutting/patterning part.

It's all a matter of perspective, since knitting shapes like toys looks super intimidating to me! But is some general advice I'd give to someone looking to start making plush with fabric:

Patterns: It's easiest to start off with a pre-made pattern, either a free one or one you purchase (links below). Start with something simple, meant for beginners, but interesting enough to motivate you. These come with fewer pieces and easier shapes. Once you get the hang of things, you can start researching pattern-making approaches and find one that works for you.

Fabrics: Start with something easy to work with. Felt and fleece are popular starter fabrics. I started with felt. Later you can explore minky and faux fur.

It helps if you organize your fabrics and pattern pieces beforehand. I make little piles of pattern pieces for every fabric color. That way I can trace and cut them all at once, and don't miss any.

Sewing: Look at it like a puzzle. You match up pieces one by one, and sew each seam one at a time. It's less intimidating if you only look at the next step, and just keep plodding along until you reach the last step, and voila, plushie!

Tools: You don't need anything expensive to start! Anything can be hand-sewn with just a needle and thread and scissors, available in any small cheap sewing kit. You'll probably also want a seam-ripper for inevitable mistakes (mine gets a lot of milage still!). Fabric can be old recycled clothing, or from the discount bin; stuffing can be fabric scraps or the guts of an old pillow. You can also get second-hand sewing machines that still work great.

If you're ready to dig into some more technical info, check out these comprehensive beginner's guides written by other skilled plush-makers. They've put a lot of time and effort into putting these together, and are much more in-depth than I could get into in a tumblr post. (Feel free to add more in the notes!)

NazFX: Naz's Beginner Plush-Making Guide (She also has video tutorials)

Makeshiftwings: Plush Making Resources (includes pattern sources, videos, etc.)

Metroidhat: Sewing techniques and materials guide for beginners

Cholyknight: Plush Sewing Basics

And remember there's no such thing as talent! Your first attempts may not succeed but keep working at it, and you'll get there.

My first plush (felt dolphin) with a recent plush (Red fox, 2022).

[rowzien]

Historical Resources

Fabric & Supplies

Fabricmart - often very nice and affordable fabric. They frequently have huge sales.

Fabrics-Store - Cheap Linens and other fabrics. *

Renaissance Fabrics *

William Booth Draper - Historical Fabric including historical interfacing *

Burnley & Trowbridge - fabric, cravats/scarves, tools, etc.

Wooded Hamlet - Recommended to me by the tailors at Colonial Williamsburg for tapes and braiding. *

I often thrift many fabrics locally.

Patterns

Kannik’s Korner - mostly undergarment patterns

Laughing Moon Mercantile - Best patterns I’ve used but only sells digital patterns now.

Mrs. Depew - Vintage and late 19th century patterns, original and copies *

1827 Tailor Drafting Guide

Sellers

Townsends - clothes, tools, buttons, kitchenware, book reproductions, etc. (they have a men’s shirt that is less expensive than a handmade one but still very nice.)

Revival Vintage - Vintage reproduction menswear

Retro Fairy - Women’s vintage and historically inspired outfits *

American Duchess - Shoes, of course, but also stockings and buttonhooks

Lady Detalle - Very pretty historical reproduction jewellery *

Letter Seals - Wax and Wax Seals *

Penny River - general historical accessories *

Schmalberg Flowers - Decorative flowers made with original Victorian tools

Samson Historical *

Little Bits - Apothecary/ historical beauty products

Resources

The Art of Tying the Cravat - Book written in 1828

Pinsent Tailoring’s Pinterest

Historical Sewing Supplies 101 - Video

Costumer’s Manifesto - Has many resources to historical sources for costuming including drafting manuals and catalogues for the early 20th and late 19th century.

* I have not personally purchased from them but still seems like a good resource

* Friends and other costumers I’ve met have recommended or liked

[ryllen]

he who came to Splatville to depend on himself,

adores people who can be resourceful & skillfully depend on themselves for stuff he usually depends on other people (like, fixing stuff)

[lila-slaysss]

Starting my first ever big project and my second ever non-amigurimi crochet project! I’m so excited! I bought this amazing fuzzy yarn originally for a sweater for a beloved family stuffed animal, but decided to repurpose for a cute scarf! Can I get a wooo 🥳?

[aroworlds]

For my twenty-first pride patch tutorial, I have another five-stripe alphabet set--one designed to work with an optional intersecting arrow for extra in-your-face aromanticism. There's even an additional set of a-spec symbols scaled to match the lettering plus a few text patterns to get you started in making your own.

(Yes, my pineapple attempt is highly questionable. It's a hard thing to accomplish in a space only fifteen blocks high!)

Because tall letters leave a lot of background to fill, this tutorial also discusses alternate background and edging techniques to save a little time on sewing.

[sidrafly]

Finally got my first ever sewing machine 😀😀!! I'm so excited for this journey as a sewist 🥰. I have always dreamed of creating my very own brand of clothing and now I get to finally make that dream become a reality 💓. I buckled it in there like it was my child or something, 😂😂. Follow along as I embark on this journey as a small business woman.#sewist #dreamtoreality #entrepreneurlife #alhumdulillah #sewing

[fatphobiabusters]

Sewing patterns! Here's the Size chart: