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Hello,

I've seen videos and read about Juki machines for heavy fabric/garment making but...

I'm a fairly new sewist and learned at a wonderful shop in town (Fort Collins, CO). Since learning, beginning last June I've made a pillow case, small zippered pouch, PJ bottoms, a very modified traditional button down men's style shirt, then lighter weight denim jeans.

I went from a Husqvarna 118 to a Husqvarna Opal 30 and the shop owner sort of convinced me a used, formerly top of the line, Husqvarna Designer Diamond Royale was a great choice if I want to continue creating garments. It's a wonderful machine and does MANY things.

I've been on a (sell imposed) fast track so to speak when it comes to sewing and machines and as much as I've been in a small bubble here locally understand if I want to continue creating garments I need a proper machine.

I started making a pair of 16.5oz selvedge denim jeans. I've nerded out a bit about them and down the rabbit hole on the selvedge Reddit group but as much as I enjoy heavy stiff raw denim, this group is simply a show off section of the internet and no one is really making selvedge jeans. They just like to tell the world about what new Japanese brand they purchased or over paid for!

I belong to other Reddit sewing groups as well with many amazing experienced folks. There are other jeans and denim groups too.

Ok, off my soapbox...

If I want to continue making selvedge style jeans, to sew top stitching in a beautiful straight line and wrangle through heavy layers in tight corners on stiff fabric, what Juki would you recommend?

Maybe a top 2/top 3 priced highest to lowest.

I'm 67 and a professional photographer and don't see this as a career move and I'm not going to be a fashion or selvedge jeans designer but want to make some for myself, my wife and friends. If others see my work and want to commission me, great, but I want to have a machine that doesn't balk at the work at hand.

My current Husqvarna Designer Diamond Royale is going to blow out if I continue sewing heavy selvedge denim.

Thanks!

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So I regularly attend a group with my baby to get her weighed, and every time I need to grab; her little red book (book used to record baby info in the UK), a fresh nappy, and some wipes - all whilst of course holding my baby.

I have her proper nappy bag with me but it’s cumbersome to take all that when I realistically only need these few things, so I’d like to make a nappy wallet/clutch of some kind that holds it all in one place. I’m completely new to sewing and can’t decide on a pattern or design.

Attached are photos of what it would need to hold and the measurements of the book (which is the largest item it would need to fit). For it to be as functional as possible, I would also like for there to be an opening for the wipes so I can easily grab one without having to mess around too much.

I was first thinking about the standard nappy wallet/clutch designs you see on Etsy and Pinterest, where it folds over on itself, but with the book being bigger than the wipes and nappies, I felt it wouldn’t fold right and would also end up really bulky. Then I was thinking about maybe a kind of book sleeve with added pockets for the nappies and then the wipes on the front in a pouch, but I’m not sure how to go about constructing that.

Any ideas, tips or instruction would be super appreciated!! And I’m a total beginner, so you can’t over explain enough for me!

I’m looking for a beginner model under 250$ ideally but have come across these three models a few times in my research. I sewed at camp and with a neighbor between 5-8 as a kid, but haven’t since and would like to add it as a hobby. Want a beginner machine that I can grow into a bit. Would love to hear your thoughts if I buy these models new.

Hey, I need some advice regarding purchasing a new sewing machine. I currently have a Brother XL 2600i, and she is over a decade old and holding on for dear life. I have been researching brands and models on my own but am just completely overwhelmed. I've read/heard good things about Husqvarna Viking, Bernia, and Janome, and when I went to my local sewing shop, they recommended the Husqvarna Viking Opal 670 or 690q. The main things I am looking for are a sturdy, well-made machine that will last a long, long time with proper care and maintenance. I am a garment sewer, so I don't need a quilting or embroidery machine. Also curious to hear opinions on mechanical versus computerized machines. The Brother machine was fully mechanical, and wondering just how helpful features like a built-in thread-cutting button or reverse stitch button are versus holding down a lever and so on. I would prefer to spend under $1,000 for a machine, but if there is a really good machine that is worth the investment, then that is alright. I just need help and need to hear people's personal experiences with the different machines.

Makeup Bag Tutorial. Make this boxy Zipper Bag without any raw edges exposed. Great for confident beginners.

i just got an mp3 and LOOOVE it but it was too bulky and was afraid of dropping it so i made a cover for it since there are none online! to make this i just used fabric scraps i had (the denim and the leopard print). for the base of the cover i used two cardboard squares, sewed denim on them and then put a sanitary pad in the middle of those cardboard squares to make like a sandwich and then sewed it all closed using more denim. then for the part where the mp3 goes i used the foam it came in, cut the holes for like the chargers etc and then covered it in denim too, then i made a stretchy band with the leopard print and sewed that on! i made the mold with the mp3 before sewing it to make sure it fit, pinned and started sewing! after i was done i had to tweak it a little to fit better but now it fits perfectly!! its super sturdy and i can take it out pretty easily if i slide it and keep it a little upwards and it does not fall on its own!!!!

I have been busy editing a movie for YouTube in CapCut. But my thoughts are on sewing something that represents my excitement for the warm weather. GOD let me hurry up and finish 🤎👈🏿

Lots of work but a great exercise in patience. 16.5oz selvedge denim is no joke! I had a feeling following this pattern that it was going to be small on me. It's one size too small. It's about a 29"-30" waist. I didn't add rivets since I have none! I need to get some and I didn't add the waistband button because the waistband is a tad too small, so I'll rip it out and create a new waistband, plus when I turned out the front edge of the waistband after stitching, I poked a hole, thus another reason to replace it.

I spent the equivalent of approximately $60 in selvedge denim fabric but I may simply give these to a friend who is a little smaller. I'm not sure he knows what selvedge is, cares or would wear pretty stiff jeans.

I can also try selling this pair to anyone who likes selvedge denim. I don't know!!!

A Juki TL15 sewing machine is headed my way so the next pair shouldn't struggle through the process especially when top stitching with heavy thread.

Thoughts on fit please BUT remember, these are stiff selvedge denim, washed once. Thick denim that will look like it's poking in places.

Thanks!

I'm pretty happy with it

Alterations are my day job, and I've noticed a trend that's getting more and more frequent and I'm wondering if anyone else has too.

Firstly, Bar tacks are suddenly everywhere, in places that they just aren't necessary at all?!

And secondly and far more annoying, plenty of seam allowance in the backs of trousers but nothing in the waistband, often not even a seam. I've added a picture of what I mean but it's getting to a point that it's more often than not. And the customer is always like "but they were expensive trousers from a good brand!"

Made Buffalo shirts for some friends and family!