Sewing

Similar to Gryffindorgrl's question but a little more specific The thread is bunching up under the part where the bobbin goes and I keep having to pop the thing and pull it out and re-thread. Also the thread that goes through the needle keeps popping. I'm pretty sure the...

okay so me and my BFF are making dresses for our ball in march and we're kind of on a budget and due to our ever developing bodies we can't find a dress to fit us right (the reason we're making our own) and i has no clue how to make a pattern please help o.O

Hello! I am currently making a corset topped tutu skirted dress and needed help with some ideas. The colors of my corset will be purple, light blue, and lime green. (and maybe bits of black) but I was wondering what I could do for the corset? I think it would be best to have a...

hi guys i want to make a gunther plushie, out of felt. and i want a nice easy patten to do it. problem is i cant seam to find one anywhere on the internet. do you peeps know or have any you could share?

I am currently making a corset that I will later attatch to my dress. Though, my corset will have 3 layers: the interfacing, the base that makes it really hard (idk what its called), and then the outer fabric that others see. The really hard part has a double sided glue that...

Hello, I was asked to make this dress and was wondering if anybody had any creative tips on how to make it work since its just a drawing. Any ideas, DIY tutorials on how to make the dress, additions, or anything would really help. Thank you so much and heres the link:...

so I am considering purchasing a new dress form off of amazon for like 50.00 and it has great reviews; as i have been unable to find one locally that is priced at what I want to spend. I won't be using it much, so I don't really want to waste money on it. But I have also been...

My friend gave me a gown. It's just too old looking for me. High collar cut, bead work, and buttons at the back. The shimmery, purple/blue green fabric isn't helping, but I think with the right cut I could make it look more me. Got any tips for this newbie? I've the most basic...

heyy guys. i reasnly bought a meture of green fluffy fabric and i have a lot of leftovers. any ideas what i should do with it?

I'm looking to start incorporating a few couture sewing techniques into my projects. Anybody out there know of some (free) resources that'll teach me what I need to know. Thanks for reading and responding, Nikell - Mod.s.t Fashions

hey peeps im making my costume and part of it is a hat. and im strugging to find a good patten. can anyone help? i need this before wednesday at the latest as its halloween then. thanks!

So I bought this amazing native American style printed fleece for 3.99 a yard at hancocks today. At first I'm thinking, oh blanket! but the more i see it the more I think it would make a great pattern for a skirt. The trouble is I've never seen thick fleece worn as an article...

ok so my machine keeps doing this annoying thing where the thread spool or bobbin, maybe it is both, seem to slip....like jerk when I am sewing. The thread bunches in wads underneath the fabric but the top stitch is fine. I think it is a tension issue, which I always have...

I have just less than three yards of this really pretty black and silver brocade fabric, and I'm trying to figure out what to do with it. I've had it for a while now and haven't yet committed to cutting it up yet. I was thinking about making an A-Line skirt or a corset sort...

Does anyone happen to have any good Vintage dress patterns around in pdf format maybe? I'm hunting for anything from 50's-60s Something good for girls who are chubby :3

Hi there, I'm looking for a new sewing machine and just wondered if you guys could recommend any for me. I'd like one that can handle heavier fabrics such as denim or curtains and I'd like quite a few stitching options. My budget is around 120ish but obviously the cheaper the...

I have this lovely fabric, it's black with red flowers, but it's all washed out. do you know any tips or tricks to bring it back to life?

i want to make a dress similar to this http://www.asos.com/Evil-Twin/Evil-Twin-Walking-Dawn-Strappy-Skater-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2218881&cid=9746&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Multi but i don t know how to recreate the same neckline! any ideas ?

I really want to build up a vintage/50s style wardrobe- but I need some vintage inspired patterns that aren't expensive and I could find easily.

I've been to Joann's and H.Lobby but all of their patterns are HIDEOUS and matronly.The main problem I have with them is that they're SO High waisted. I just started sewing again so I wouldn't be able to "just alter" them. What do y'all suggest?

Hello! I really want to make a box pleated skirt, but I don't know how to determine how much fabric I would need. Or how to determine how many pleats there should be. Help please?

I've never made a bikini before, but I have this sparkly pink, stretchy fabric that I want to use to try and make a bandeau bikini out of. I searched CO+K and Youtube, but only found clubwear bow bandeaus and T-shirt triangle bikinis. Please help, I need an easy to follow...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_73496&feature=iv&src_vid=KGHaz6mBtkk&v=laWx5s-O-6Y I want to make this skirt but am a bit hesitant to make it with cotton rather than knit. Any tips? I've made not stretch skirts before but I'm confused on how to make THIS...

I need to make this http://www.kasuto.net/twilight_princess/official_art/tp_art_link03.jpg the little fury creature behind the guy. I am not sure where to start It has to be that height and 3D and stand up by itself. I have had a look at tutorials on "3D" plushies i found one...

Hi... I've pretty much just learned to sew.. like literally yesterday. what are the good tutorials that can give me some tips?? maybe where i can learn to sew bags or tops?

okay so i have a pair of tripp pants that i wear alll the freaking time. so they are really worn out now in the crotch area...sadly. i wanna make them into a kind of school girl skirt but im not really sure how to go about it. heeellpp??????

So I'm going to see Jeff Dunham live (for the second time) on Saturday 9th June. Last time he was here I bought a shirt, and I'd like to modify it and wear it this time. Here's the print on the shirt:...

Hey guys, I want to DIY myself a phone case but im no good at crochet or knitting! So.... I want to like sew it but i have no ideas! I need a pattern for starters, and the what type of fabric(and print)and how to do it aswell! If you could help i would be a very happy bunny ...

Does anybody know where I could find good online instructuioms or anyone know if any generic store has sewing lessons?!?!? I really need help

I have these guys jeans I want to wear, but the inseam (or crotch 'rise' part) is WAY too tall. Does anyone know a tutorial online or could make one on here, on how to shorten the inseam on jeans? Id be much appreciated.