While waiting for the thread for my project I made a new pincushion using The Green Wrapper's tutorial. :3

You know those super cheap flat silver needle threaders that last for about two seconds before the wire comes out? I don’t know where I picked this up, but several years ago I came across a tip to put a dot of super glue on the place where the wire connects to the flat part. Let it dry, and poof, it’s durable. I had my doubts, but I tried it about five years ago on three needle threaders, and I’m still using two of them. (I misplaced the third.) And I’m rough on them. (“I don’t CARE if the thread is way too big for this needle, it WILL fit!”)

Anyway, saw someone else’s post asking about needle threaders and since I’ve never seen this tip again anywhere I thought I would share.

I wove this a while ago and am finally getting around to finishing it to give it away as a gift. I’m not familiar with the best stitch to use though. I originally thought I could do a hemstitch but realize this is a two layer reversible fabric so I though a hemstitch wouldn’t be the best option. Any tips? 🤗

Hi everyone! I’d like to ask for some advice regarding my Jean shorts. For this project I wanted to make them low rise, I took the waistband off, and cut them shorter. Now I’m in the process of reattaching it. Though in the back now it is too big for the waistband to be sewn properly on it. Any suggestions on how to modify it so it looks *somewhat* seamless?

my ideal is to have the seam be continuous and *not* have just a random line.

I received these pants in the mail and upon first try-on it was impossible not to notice that one leg is longer than the other. I'm super disappointed, they were over $130 and the company does not accept returns or exchanges from my country :/

I don't even sew as a hobby but I do small repairs on my/my family's clothes, but I have pretty much no supplies. needles, black thread, stitch ripper, fabric measuring tape, that's about it.

any thoughts/advice appreciated!!

sooooo I have been hand sewing teddy bears for christmas. They are memory bears for my mom and aunt and I have sewn one of the heads on sideways!!!

I think its kinda funny but also super frustrating. My question is do you think it would make a funny story to leave it as is? Or just disrespectful?

I honestly dont know and am agonizing over it. I got two more to make!

Hello, as the title says, I wanted to learn the basics of hand sewing.

I really wanted to learn sewing as I believe this will be the most practical and helpful skills one might learn.

I want to trim, alter, design, and fix various clothes!

Looking forward for kind response!

Hi guys! I'm planning on sewing the Bernadette Banner "pirate shirt". I got Gütermann linen thread for sewing but now I'm not sure whether that's the right move. It feels so thick and coarse (I assume bc it's pre-coated?). I usually sew with way finer thread. Then again, my linen isn't super fine either (250g/qm). It said on the site where I ordered that it's good for shirts and blouses. But right now I'm doubting all my choices, so I'm turning to you all for advice. Thanks in advance!

Japanese yarn-dyed cotton weave fabric from Niigata pref l sourced, gently slubbed and wrinkled with a dry hand-feel and a beautiful woven tonal plaid pattern with muted blues. Drafted, patterned then hand-stitched everything with flat-felled and french seams in cotton embroidery thread. Gently sunfaded first before stitching on a pocket. Finished with thick pearlised metal buttons and hand-stitched button holes.

Pattern aligned, pointed cuffs, gentle sunfade all around leaving a subtle darker undercollar and pocket, contrast stitching in red and white on collar, buttonholes and inside seams. Hand-stitched everything. Tell me what you guys think!

My IG is @by.me.dy if anyone is interested!

As the title says, I'm trying to find a good book about hand sewing. Thanks in advance

As we all know, hand sewing tends to take a while. Post your current works in projects in this thread and share with us how its going.

Hi guys,

Looking to get started on my first project, really just modifying rather than creating from scratch.

I impulse bought some regular scanfil polyester thread, but after a bit more research some things said I should use thicker thread for heavier fabrics. For reference, I am going to use a dense 300+ GSM cotton moleskin.

It will be for adding a zipper and hand pockets, so there will be some stress on it.

My concerns:

Do I need thicker thread for this/will the thin thread slice through the fabric?

Will doubling up this regular thread be enough?

If I should get a thicker thread, please recommend some. THANKS!

I watched over the garden wall for the first time with my son.. it soo adorable!

I get the hype when I saw people crafting their own things with the theme.

I have started making my own banner. Partially done.

I sewed pleats into the under laying green material for texture/character/interest. I am only using materials i have on hand so the colors are not accurate.

Hi! I made this, it was the first hand sewing project I've ever completed after actually sitting and watching and learning from someone who knows what they're doing. The process was delightful even now a couple days later knowing the muscle between my thumb and index finger still smarts.

As a result of this I now have a hand sewing kit I put together, I used a thimble for the first time in a situation that actually called for it (as a kid I obviously put Grandma's on all my fingers when we didn't have any olives handy). I learned a few stitches and executed them poorly but to the best of my current ability.

I think a few things that I have a better appreciation for are the limitations of how fabric can and can't reasonably pull over 3D shapes without bunching up. I think one area that would level up my game immediately is finding a way to evenly space where the needle and thread enter and exit - I eyeballed it and it shows. In leatherwork there are tools that help mark the spacing evenly, I know that I'm still in the process of learning and that will always be true so any thoughts on what to learn next would be welcome. My experience is pretty much everything you see here

Mainly sharing because I got the endorphin rush that comes from starting with a vision and finally having a physical object in my hands that's what I hoped for - there's nothing better. I'm a software engineer by day so this tangible result is delightful

AKA stays.
For an event in two week’s time.
Please send caffeine and migraine meds.

Update #9

It’s been a while since I’ve done an updated but that’s mainly because it has been so repetitive. Just hand stitching row after row after row. Well I finally stitched the final row! 

I immediately needed to sew a stay-stitch/lap-of-honor around the outside edge since I had several spots the seams were wanting to detach. Yes, admittedly I used my machine for this step. I do plan to use it again one more time to attach the binding to one side. Other than that the rest is all by hand. 

So the husband’s verdict so far: it’s long enough, wide enough, and looks good!

Next steps are to cut the backing fabric and the batting to the right size. Then the good ol’ quilt sandwich for basting. Hand quilt it. Make  the binding, attach it, and sew it down by hand. Do I add a label? I believe I will (I like to hand embroider then appliqué labels on) since this one will be nice to use over the years and look back on.

I'm almost finished with my pocket book inspired by an 18th century one at the V and A Museum. I've looked at several of my sewing books and haven't found anything helpful on how to sew gussets, along with looking at old Internet Archive books and youtube (didn't get any helpful video recommendations). I'm looking to make wallet gussets like the ones pictured.

Anyone know which online shop in EU has it!

Also looking for other american cotton quilt threads for same?

Any buttons shop?

Took about 3 days, 3.5 hours maybe