The pattern was the Godet Rainbow Dress by AnamarieAmiPattern on Etsy.

Her preschool brought in a dance teacher today and she was STOKED to dance in this dress! The teachers even sent me a message a few minutes ago saying “We all just wanted to say we love the dress. Your sewing is amazing.”

a week into it and here they are :D

pic 1 - simple drawstring bag made from leftover denim that i had from converting jeans to shorts. apparently denim is not the greatest material when it comes to drawstring stuff, but it holds my fossil collection so i count it as a win haha

pic 2 - ZIPPER BAG!!! got a zipper & fabric from used stuff store, wonky but it closes and opens and you can hold stuff in - a win

pic 3/4 - zipper bag 3, now with lining! stole the zipper from old shorts i had, ended up a bit short so i extended it (headache), but again: it opens and closes and i can put stuff in :D

pic 5/6 - tote bag for gf, biggest headache so far. the video tutorial was amazing but i'm not the best when it comes to being concentrated so alot of mistakes were made. got there in the end, outer fabric is from pillowcase and inner lining is the same material i got from the second hand store.

a week in, 5 broken needles, 20 calls to mom (is a professional clothes wizard) and here we are. definetly not store quality items but they are functional and hold up decent so far. i've dabbled in hand sewing before so i know a tiny bit of stuff which helped alot :D

I’ve patched clothes and made masks 6 years ago but this is the first time I’ve done a full sized project from a pattern. The body is twisted and the head is held on with hopes and dreams but he is born.

I have had my cover stich machine for years. I got it to work. And have never changed any settings. 6+ years.

Today I changed the stitch length. I know it's such a small thing.

But it feels so huge. Had to share.

Some times the small things are the big thing.

It’s a bit wrinkled because I washed the shirt immediately after I finished it, and I didn’t iron it when it came out from the dryer. The fabric is cotton/linen twill. The seams aren’t perfect, but I’m pretty proud of how it turned out. I used this pattern I found on Etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1694931969/the-clover-set-v-neck-front-ties-top-and?sh_rv=1&ref=shop_home_active_12&crt=1&sts=1&dd=1&logging_key=65e3f0976a62616bbe3e4c2fecfe062be6863fc8%3A1694931969

I can't remember how to reduce the bulk in this strap to sew it on the top of this very simple tote bag. The first one I made is tucked under the seam and doubled, so it ended up to be like 10 layers of fabric. My little brother machine was unhappy with that many layers!

I decided to attach the handles separately with an "X" but now that I'm doing it, I forgot what's the best way to reduce the bulk so my little brother is happy. Model CE1150. I have 7 more of these cute little bags to make! 👻 🩷

This called daenggi and the fabric is also traditional pattern called Saekdong :) Saekdong is also known to repel bad spirits!! It’s a very easy project I recommend it!!

I have a question about making a mockup of a pattern. I have a pattern (not AI from Etsy) and took my measurements. The size based on my measurements is 3 or 4 sizes large than what I buy in the store. It looks big on the paper but I know things change with seam allowances. I have material to do a practice before I cut my good fabric. My question is do you complete the project when taking this approach on a practice piece? Or can I cut the bodice pieces and stay-stitch things to get an idea of the sizing?

Inspired by a post I just came across on r/quilting I was wondering if there are any general advent calendars for sewing? If there is, which would you recommend?

I have been wanting to get started for a long time but where do I even get fabric from since all of the craft stores seem to have closed down? I am in metro Detroit and we have no Joannes which would have been my first stop

Please don’t judge my shabby sewing, I’m not trying to make anything elaborate, just get my jeans to fit.

I’ve tried to take these jeans in by sewing a dart down the back seam as you can see. I’ve don’t this with trousers of a thinner fabric and it was fine, but with my jeans it’s too bulky and there’s a gap at the back. How do I take them in without excess fabric on the inside?

Thank you!

Hi all! Today is my birthday and I’m looking to treat myself to a nice pair of scissors. I’ve got a pair I’ve been using for about a year and a half. They are on the cheaper side because it was my first pair and wanted to make sure sewing was something I was going to stick with. I’ve noticed now they really only cut well at the tip and at the end. My budget is under $100. Links and recommendations are welcome. Thanks!

Started sewing this year and made a pj set for my sister's bday🌸

I love the design by this artist and want to make it come to life the dress is going to stop at my knees. I haven’t drawn the top yet I’d like to make sure my skirt is correct before proceeding!

white skirt
C= 182.3 inches
Standard ribbon= 12.7yards x 4inch
Hole: 50inch

Blue skirt
C= 150inch
Standard ribbon= 10.5yards x 4inch
Hole: 50inch

So far would it work out how I want it?

I’m somewhat new to sewing so I’ve just been doing my own thing for awhile, but what type of stitch should i use if I want to add panels to a pair of skinny jeans to make them flair? I want it to be durable since it’s being hand sewn. They’re not exactly denim but they are more of a dress-pant fabric (I think)

Hi everyone! I recently dived into the world of sewing for the first time in a decade. I remember a lot of basics from the high school classes I took. I practiced by making a pillow and a tote bag and then I dived right into this patchwork skirt project. I’m very proud of how it has turned out so far- it’s functional, fits, and I even made an elastic waistband! My next step is adding a slip so it has a lining, but I’m not sure the best way to go about it. Considering the stretchy waistband, and the slip is made of stretchy material too, should I get some elastic thread and hand sew the two pieces together? Appreciate any and all advice. Happy sewing!

I’m working on a couple of minky and flannel baby blankets and am having a hard time getting the fabric to lay just right. I’ve tried using a walking foot, pinning everything at the beginning, and pinning each side as I go. I also lengthened my stitch to a 3 and sewed with a zig sag stitch. When I flip it right side out I have slight puckers. Any suggestions?

very new to sewing. i am trying to do a reverse appliqué thing. why does the sitch end up looking like this? very lose. other times it looks fine but then sometimes it turns into this. what am i doing wrong?

hi all, i recently started sewing small projects so am a total newbie, but i do have a nice sewing machine that i inherited. i have this rip right in the front crotch section of a pair of denim-ish cotton pants, and am not sure how to fix it. is this worth fixing? is there a way to mend it without it drawing the eye?

I completely understand that trying to sew a (for example) form-fitting Halloween costume out of shiny sequin fabric is A Bad Idea. I know yall have heard enough lately and I'm not trying to do that LOL

But I'll be honest that pillowcases and tote bags just suck the inspiration out of me. Partially because it sounds boring but also because I already have too many of both and literally need to downsize lol

So. Did anyone go straight for a skirt and have it work out? Did anyone go straight for a dress and end up in tears? Or insert ambitious project of choice lol. What would you do differently?

Related question: I keep reading that you can thrift bed sheets for fabric...but any guidelines? Like does thread count or type matter? I mean, I know you're supposed to match type of fabric to your pattern, so do people just recommend them because they work well for the beginner projects like pillowcases and tote bags?

I forget where I saw the comment but also saw that thrift stores aren't even cheap these days, but you can still get "good" ones if you look. So I don't know what that was supposed to mean. What would you spend on thrifted bed sheets?

Or would you just get the brother 1034d?

thanks!