I don't know what happened but I was just sewong am altered shirt and then switched onto the next one after I got donw with it and then whilst sewing the new one I changed the threads and started bit noticed that the threads doesnt cling onto the fabric or bite onto the fabric so I tried oiling the sewing machine's mechanisms and changed threads, adjusted the upper thread's tightness and tried changing threads too figuring it might be the problem but to no avail it still wont bite even after trying to sew into different fabrics. I was planning on using this top for a class presentation and will now be scowering to find a new outfit cause of this issue.

(My sewing machine is a Jaguar KY-001 and second hand bought)

Love my new denim dress but it has this ruching? Elastic? situation in the back and makes it look almost like a diaper. Looking for a way to remove that or make it look flatter

Hello! I am currently considering buying my first sewing machine after a few weeks of small hand sewing projects. I want to get into making garments for myself. From my understanding, buying used is my best bet. One thing I am most looking for is ease of use. I want a very simple to use machine. I also was hoping it to be decently cheap too. Does anyone know of some good models that might fit what I need? Thank you!

I got a bunch of sewing / crafting supplies from a church yard sale recently and I’m having trouble identifying what decade this particular OFFRAY ribbon is from.

Anyone know?

Hi everyone!
Most of what I’d love to make is pants, cotton underwear, and maybe bikinis. Much further down the road (hopefully!), I’d also love to make silk pieces. 😅
The thing is… I’m a complete beginner. I have zero sewing experience and I’m just starting to learn. Right now, I’m trying to decide between these two options.
Which one would you recommend for someone starting from absolute scratch? I’d really appreciate any advice or if you’ve had experience with either one. Thanks!

EDIT: Im in Portugal if anyone has recommendations heres. And thaks all for your advices

1. What techniques should I learn first?

2. What materials would you recommend beginners use.

3. What would you recommend a beginner create first.

All i can think of for now but if you have any more tips I’ll take it even though I wont be able to commit to using it right now.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSE SO MUCH!!!!!!

Hello everyone! I’m really wanting to get into sewing and up cycling clothes as someone who struggles to find clothes that fits me how I would like. I’m a petite 5 foot two young woman and sometimes I feel like my pants are too long or my shorts are too high waisted or my shirts length is too long, etc. and shopping for petite clothes is really frustrating because it’s expensive and sometimes it doesn’t even fit how I want. Growing up I was incredibly crafty and I did used to use a sewing machine just here and there and I miss that part of myself that would be very creative and find other hobbies that weren’t being on my phone. I would really like to get into sewing and up cycling and would appreciate guidance on what the best machine would be or what the best way to get into this hobby would be. Thank you so much.☺️😊

hi! i’m a total beginner, but i’m relatively comfortable using a sewing machine and understanding garment construction since i knit. i keep seeing tops like these on pinterest, and im wondering if these could be made pretty simply by using 2 rectangles, sewing slanted along the shoulders and figuring out how to add piping for the ruching/ties. any feedback would be appreciated!

I bought a sewing pattern for a wrap shirt. I have the fabric, I have a sewing machine, I have scissors, and I have thread. What else do I need before I start? Just want to make sure I’m prepared to actually sew something before I start cutting up the fabric.

Honestly this is the fifth time i’ve tried using this machine. Same shit every time. I’ve tried rethreading, i’ve tried new thread, i’ve tried every tension setting, i’ve tried new bobbins, new needles. I know the user manual better than the person who wrote it. I took the whole machine apart to see if there’s something broken inside. There isn’t.

So I'm trying to make a bag and this is what it looks so far

I added double reinforcement (using jeggings scrap) on the bottom panel (haven't stitched that either)

This is from sweatpants since I made shorts (the one in the vid) and had scrap so thought a matching bag would be cute

I was worried it wouldn't be a wearable bag but since doing this and it's staying in place, I think it may be fine after stitching it

I'm not sure what type of stitch to use tho. When making the shorts I used zizag all throughout so I'm guessing the same zizag should be used to connect the pieces?

Edit : ik the strap isn't Included in the vid but the strap is, I think 18 smth inches and I would add jeggings reinforment and attach to the sides of the bag using the box and x method but idk 😭😭

This is your PSA that you can start with any project that gives you joy! As long as you have the motivation to push through making mistakes, difficult projects don't have to be locked behind simple ones. As an example, this is my first project, a maternity corset based off Aranea Black's Victorian Riding Corset. It is far from perfect, but I can't believe I made it! It's very comfortable and should be plenty serviceable for the rest of my current pregnancy and any future pregnancies as well. So go forth and accomplish anything you set your mind to!

ETA: disclaimer: this did take me over a year of off and on time to work on it and I made MANY mistakes that needed correction. This will come with frustration and it is absolutely okay to step away and take on an easier project if that suits your personality better!

“Beginner” project that took me 6 hours but we made it!

I'm so confused why the base of my dart is inverted and somewhere else is pointed. Please help I don't understand what I did wrong. This is after FBA. When folded r looks normal.

Hi! I have a Singer Heavy Duty, and it’s by no means heavy duty. It has a really hard time when I’m quilting, especially binding and sewing through multiple layers.

I’m looking to buy a new one, and I’m really not sure what would be a good one that can handle multiple layers of fabric. Janome, Bernina, Brother, Juki? What would you recommend.

Thank you!!

This is the very first rag quilt I’ve ever made.
I made it for my sister in law’s baby shower.
She and her husband tried for five years to have a baby, and because of some medical issues, there were times they weren’t sure it would ever happen.
Then we got the news we’d all been praying for. She’s due in late August.
I wanted to make something with my own hands that her little baby could grow up with, so I decided to make my first rag quilt. It definitely isn’t perfect, but every stitch was made with a lot of love.
I think this one will always be my favorite quilt, no matter how many I make after it. ❤️

hiya! I’ve been handstitching for about like 4ish years, and im going to get a sewing machine!! I make clothes, bags, and also embroider. I normally work with cotton, denim, lace, and tulle!

Ive been considering this Janome, because my budget is definitely not going anywhere past 180. i really think that dims my options, but if theres anything passed that i’ll save for it!

Hello everyone! I'm a beginner and I've been struggling with stretch fabrics. I heard that a walking foot can make a big difference but I'm having a hard time finding one for my Husqvarna Viking Emerald 116.

I found this one online but it is a bit spendy:
https://www.thecolorfulworldofsewing.com/products/husqvarna-viking-emerald-116-118-122-walking-foot?srsltid=AfmBOopSY9YdwbA0aG0M7KE_xCneNOumdWwcPYMfjuGwEpzwtFzqVlsZ

I also found these 2 listings but they appear as sold out:
https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/products/walking-foot-viking-416358301
https://www.singer.com/products/husqvarnaviking-walking-foot?srsltid=AfmBOopWjkjvKg0ZV0ivrUu4rcAs8txgarq8J5pH5ubkjZvwMnHUitwW

Does anyone have any advice?

I found this at a thrift store, its lightweight, drapey, not stretchy and see through. Not really good at telling fabrics apart yet and wondering what this would be classified is.

Thanks in advanced!

I am making a half circle mini skirt with side pockets out of thin wool fabric. The pockets will be attached to the waistband.

Is there a reason a thin waistband (2cm) is a bad idea? When I search for similar skirts, I almost always see a thick (~4cm) waistband. Thinner waistband would be easier to make (no need to make it curved) and I kind of like the way it looks. Is the thickness just a matter of preference or am I missing something?

I finished my first real sewing project: this very silly crossbody fish bag! This is a gift, so I'll be saying goodbye to the Mac on Saturday, but I have grown very fond of it over the last month as I've worked on it. I used this pattern and very helpful guide from Madison Makes.

It took me probably about ~25 hours total, I've been trying to spend about an hour a day over the last three weeks on it.

I wanted to share some things I learned as a true beginner. I've hemmed pants and repaired pockets, but that's the full extent of my sewing experience before this bag.

1. Pictures #1-3 show the bulk of the finished product. I'm so pleased with it as a whole, and it's so silly that I don't mind the mistakes I made at all. The macaroni and cheese fabric was truly a spur-of-the-moment choice that I really love. Also it may be hard to see, but the fabric for the fins has hands on it, which I found to be quite funny for some reason I can't explain.
2. Picture #4 shows just how wonky the zipper attachment is - I used a standard presser foot and moved the needle all the way to left, but was not super precise with my allowances and definitely colored outside the lines a bit because I was nervous. This is definitely a skill I want to practice more.
3. Picture #5 is just a top view of the zipper: even though it's wonky on the inside, it actually looks mostly fine and does the job of a zipper, so I didn't feel passionate about taking it apart to redo it.
4. Picture #6: the buckle (not the latch) is backwards: the little plastic bits that clasp in should not be hollow, the other side is filled. It's so silly and small I didn't even notice until long after I threaded the webbing through, so it simply will look like this forever. It's a bag that looks like a fish, after all.
5. And lastly, Picture #7 was my original blocked piece plan: a scalloped fin and a less-busy pattern for the stripe. But as I tried (MANY) times to sew the scalloped side fin, I realized I just don't quite have the practice yet to sew those little tight curves. I know I'll get there. At that point I decided that, because this is a BAG that looks like a FISH, it was simply more fun to keep the more chaotic stripe fabric (which I'm glad I did, because I used that fabric for the interior and the whole thing feels more intentional.).
6. Right now, the interior seams are just kind of....there. I'm going to try binding them tonight, but I may just whack over them with a zig-zag stitch to finish them depending on how much time I have.
7. I wish I had taken a picture of my workstation before cleaning it up because it was truly a disgusting mess. I still have little bits of teal thread all over the place, I think this must just be part of the hobby.

All in all, not bad for someone who could barely sew a straight line before this (although I have learned that sewing a curved line is actually much harder)! Making something silly helped me disassociate from any outcomes about the final product, because all the mistakes I made contributed to the silliness. I made a lot of decisions based on "fun" and that really made the whole thing more enjoyable.

Hey y'all, I just ripped my favorite pants side pocket (got it stuck on a drawer handle...). Sadly the pants aren't available anymore and I really love them. So can this be saved? I can technically hand sew and use a sewing machine but I'm not very good at it and I don't know where to start here and how to go about it. I would love some help on how to do this best (or if it

So I've added the strap to the bag and it seems to be handling items pretty well so Ig I should stitch it all now?

Going to be using straight stitches but still worried that it won't be a functional bag but after this test.. It should be fine?

The reason why I'm worried is bc the fabrics that I'm using are not the typical fabrics used for bags (like sweatpant material and jeggings) but after this test...it seems to be okay?

I love this dress I got from uniqlo, but there is a layer on the inside that cuts right across my bust. it’s not uncomfortable, just unflattering. I would really appreciate some suggestions or guidance about how to fix this! Thank you!

I’ve done some embroidery and made some simple nightgowns and own a sewing machine.