#sewing resource

[levlies889]

have u ever wanted to handmake a mamianqun (ma mian skirt)? boy do i have the sheet for you!

u can open this in excel (ugh), google sheets (eurgh) or better yet, libreoffice calc. Instructions on how to make your own ma mian skirt, some pictures, and all of the math done for you. Intermediate level sewing (or beginner with audacity). I've done mine all handsewn but you can use a machine if you want.

This is a great thing to make if you have an extra bedsheet/comforter cover/etc lying around. You /will/ need a lot of fabric.

This pattern uses only rectangles: no curves or weird shapes.

I haven't tested this on other body shapes besides my own, but since all of the measurements are input by the user I'm pretty sure it will work for a very large range of sizes

Time for handsewing (i'm relatively fast tho) is about 10 to 12 hours. Time for cutting and pressing and measuring is about 3 to 5 hours.

contact me if u have any questions/notice typos/have issues with the sheet

ok here you go bye

Editing to say if u make this send me pics!! I'd love to see. Also if u encounter issues or confusion with any steps so I can hopefully clarify them

[badassindistress]

I realised it wasn't gonna happen any other way, so here's my quickly sketched out explanation of how I convert regular trouser patterns to extra high ones like this one:

1. You're gonna need a trouser pattern that fits relatively well. Beloved trousers worn to rags can be cut open at the seams for this. Commercial patterns will work as well.

2. Draw a circular hip pattern. You're gonna need your waist circumference, your hip 1 (around your hip bones) and the distance between your hip and waist)

(My explanation of Mariah Pattie's no math circular pattern method here.)

4. Extend your circular pattern 2 to 4 cm upwards like this:

3. Place your circular pattern on your trouser pattern, aligning the hip line (you can do this while holding the pattern to your leg to know exactly where to place it)

4. Pin or tape pattern together.

5. Make a mockup to see if it fits nicely. This method works best with fabrics that have a bit of stretch to them

I am well aware this isn't winning any clear tutorial, so please feel free to ask me to clarify... everything

[fatmasc]

Hey i’m a fashion design student so i have tons and tons of pdfs and docs with basic sewing techniques, pattern how-tos, and resources for fabric and trims. I’ve compiled it all into a shareable folder for anyone who wants to look into sewing and making their own clothing. I’ll be adding to this folder whenever i come across new resources

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16uhmMb8kE4P_vOSycr6XSa9zpmDijZSd?usp=sharing

[badassindistress]

A note on zippered trouser flies for future me:

The right one is stiffened with the straight line on the right

Place zipper on the non stiffened side, align to straight line and stitch

Sandwich zipper between other piece, nicely aligned. Stitch zipper a cm or two from the edge

Weird overlap on the second piece gets stitched to the pant piece that has a bit of extra. Understitch

Other side gets stitched in normally

Finish seam, this forces the neat overlap

[krill-joy]

r/Sewing Fabric Shop Map - Google My Maps

Welcome to the r/Sewing Fabric Shop map! This is an on-going project to share sources for finding, fabric. Keep reading for instructions on

r/sewing has a great fabric shop map that people are updating due to joann's fabrics filing for bankruptcy.

[sguash]

no one does it like her (madebyaya on youtube)

[badassindistress]

What should we really expect from a corset when it's made for a 21st century body? Luca Costigliolo of the School of Historical Dress explains in this limited time free workshop from Foundations Revealed.

Foundations Revealed is doing a 14 day free Corset Making Workshop!

It’s only available these 2 weeks, so if you’re interested in maybe making a corset, follow along and profit from the wisdom of these amazing corsetmakers!

This workshop will run until the 19th of October 2019, 3 videos are already available!

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