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I'm always misplacing my favorite leather thimble, so I finally took the time to connect it to a chain and attach it to an old mood ring I had lying around. Bonus: it looks kinda neat!

#sewing #thimbles #handsewing #sewingtips #crafty #diy

Waves Fashion Institutewifd
2025-07-20

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Dive into how mastering stitch speed and adjustable settings transforms your sewing. Gain time savings, reduce errors, and deliver professional seams straight from home.

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Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
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For beginners the right speed control means clean, even stitches. Start slow, build muscle memory, and level up to smooth, expert sewing in no time.Know when to slow down: delicate fabrics need care. Learn when to speed ahead: sturdy materials merit efficiency. Itโ€™s all about reading the cloth.Understand VFD (variable frequency drive) tech behind industrial machines. How it saves energy, protects parts and leads to durable, maintenanceโ€‘free stitching.Want faster production? Learn how to balance speed with quality. Get tips on testing scrap fabrics, fineโ€‘tuning settings, and avoiding common pitfalls.
2025-04-16
Fixing a thrifted Anna Sui bag.

The toggle kept sliding down so I added a second row of stitches by hand which solved the problem.

While I was at it, I also restitched the ties where the stitches were broken.

#sewing #mending #annasui #thrifting #bags #sewingtips #secondhandfashion
2025-04-12
Never mind the thrift flop bollocks, here's a FAST FASHION FLIP! ๐Ÿงต

This is a completely restored sequined bag I got from a fleamarket for a couple of euros.

The bag, originally from Zara, was poorly stitched together and none of the inside seams were finished.

The flimsy frayed satin lining had so much static cling, it was icky to touch. So were the ugly plastic handles. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

The bag also couldn't be washed because of the cardboard uh... "interfacing".

The nasty foam plastic material inside reminded me of meat trays. Ew!

The whole interior needs to go in the trash!

Let's sew! ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธ

First I completely restitched the bag's sequined exterior, cut off the fraying excess material and finished all seams with a short zigzag stitch.

Then I carefully washed it by hand. Sequins get surprisingly dirty over time and after the wash, they sparkled like brand new!

Meanwhile I made a new lining and straps from thick and sturdy bridal satin leftovers.

I stitched the new straps onto the seam allowance by going back and forth several times to secure them firmly in place before folding it over.

Because satin is so slippery, I had to stitch the seam allowance down before pinning it to the outer bag.

Then I attached the lining by hand with tiny stitches.

The handles stitched to the sturdy lining won't put strain on the sequined material, which makes this bag last a long time.

So happy with the neat finish! ๐ŸŽ‰

#sewing #refashion #diy #thriftflip #thrifting #handmade #sewingtutorial #sewingtips
2024-02-24

For sewing on the buttons, I went to my favorite reference "The Complete Book of Sewing Shortcuts" (which has very few actual shortcuts. It's a reference on how to do various elements of tailoring). Of course it has a good approach: go in through the right side about 1.5 cm from the site, going between the layers, and come up at the button site. Tack a few stitches before sewing on the button. After you knot the thread, pull on the tail, which will bunch the fabric a bit, trim close and smooth the bunching and the tail disappears. #sewing #SewingTips #HowTo #tailoring

A finished button sewn onto a jacketA button being sewn on showing the tail of the thread
2023-12-04

Lessons learned from sewing a Christmas Shirt (McCallโ€™s M6044)

makertube.net/w/wMmuEkM8oqzr2F

My inner miserly sewist is chuffed at fitting the SBCC Shirley shirt, (classic button down) pattern on 2/3 yard of 105โ€wide flannel. The fabric sports an all over floral and bees. Iโ€™m only 5โ€™1-1/2โ€ tall so your mileage may vary. #sewing, #sewingtips, #sew

Pattern pieces laid out on grey flannel fabric.
Elena ``of Valhalla''valhalla@social.gl-como.it
2023-07-25

I don't remember where I've found this, but to thread an elastic or ribbon through a long casing (1 โ€“ 2 m), a (clean) electrician fish tape is much easier and quick than the old method with a bodkin or safety pin.

There are pictures at the link (no alt text, sorry, but the text around them describe what is happening in them)

sewing-patterns.trueelena.org/โ€ฆ

#sewing #sewingTips

2023-07-11

Here's something we don't always talk about, this is the inside of my garment. Due to the nature of the fabric I decided to use French seams. I also hand sewed the waistband and yoke linings closed, and all of my hems are finished in a bias binding. There are no raw edges, everything is encased, so hopefully no fraying ๐Ÿคž
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A dress is turned inside out and hung on a mannequin, it shows the detail inside the garment. A dress is turned inside out and hung on a mannequin, it shows the detail inside the garment.
2023-05-26

#bastingIsYourFriend #bastingIsYourBestie #handsewing #customSewing #Couture #ottawaSewist #sewing dress ready for itโ€™s first fabric fitting for a client, I always hand baste my zipper in place accurately to ensure all is good! I offset the underside from the seam line by about 2mm to ensure the teeth and stitches will be covered when itโ€™s finally sewn in. #sewingTips

donkey herder, fowl frienddonkeyherder@kolektiva.social
2023-05-17

@sewing Ok, first things first: hereโ€™s the pocket bunny. It slept there for an hour or so while I finished the leggings, then I deposited it in some blackberries when I went out for groceries.
Now, first set of tips!
You canโ€™t iron, for better or worse! Use clips, not pins. I make tiny snips for notches, and I use a Frixion pen for markings.
All knitwear patterns tell you to use a stretch stitch. But which one? And all the blog posts I could scrounge up when I started sewing said to use the setting that looks like a lightning bolt - but I donโ€™t think any of my stitch pictures look like lightning bolts? So hereโ€™s the stretch stitch setting I use the most. It looks kinda like a row of VVV, so in my head I call it the Roman stitch. Zero width for seams.
My next tip is to ignore the pattern length of the pocket bindings. Cut them at least an inch longer on each side - thatโ€™ll give you a little starting point and a handle. Once you get the corner sewn down, you can ever so gently stretch the binding, so it ends up pulling the pocket opening closed. When itโ€™s topstitched, just trim the binding to the width of the pocket! #sewing #SewingKnits #SewingTips

A white person is holding a softball-sized bunny in one hand. Itโ€™s clutched to their chest, eyes closed, having a little nap.The knobs side of a modern Singer sewing machine. There are stickers decorating the machine, and two small bits of gaffer tape marking two favorite stitch patterns. Itโ€™s set to width 0, length s1, and the pattern looks kind of like a row of Vโ€™s with a border above and below them.Stitching the pocket binding to the outer pocket. The binding strip is twice as long as necessary, and the machine is clamped down on the binding only. After an inch of binding, itโ€™ll pick up the pocket too.Finished pocket top. The pocket fabric curves inward because I put just a little tension on the binding as I sewed it.

I bought some PVC fabric. Basically that stuff used for tablecloths. I thought I'd try to make a wipeable washbag to get used to #sewing different fabrics. Do I need a special needle for my machine?
#LearnToSew @sewing #SewingTips

2023-01-10

Trouble threading a needle? Try wetting the eye of the needle rather than the thread. I sew when I have to (crudely) and my eyes aren't what they used to be. This tip came at the right time for me. #sewing or #SewingTips

Does anyone have any tips for #sewing this type of fabric? It's very shiny and synthetic, scratchy type of material. It's also quite thin. @sewing
#SewingTips
Sorry I'm not very good at explaining the fabric! ๐Ÿ˜

Piece of silver coloured fabric
pandabutter [I have moved]xelle@tech.lgbt
2022-07-21

If you ever wind up sewing a belt for some reason- TOPSTITCH THE EDGES. I cannot stress enough how important this is. Not only does it keep the belt flat without ironing, it magically makes all your mistakes look cool and intentional!
#sewingtips

2022-07-07

Okay so you *can* sew lace on a normal sewing machine but you *cannot* expose it to the hole or depend on the feed dogs to feed it through easily
So 100% put paper or something underneath that you can tear off after (unless you're sewing it to an easier to deal with fabric, in which case just make sure the lace is on the top)

#sewingtips @sewing

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