#sewing things

[nerdpoe]

I thought everyone hated wool, and that it was itchy and super hot for everyone, but people kept saying it was good because it was made from an animal and natural.

And I don't mean the wool/synthetic mix shit, pure wool. It's suffocating, itchy, and always there in a way that's difficult to define, but my skin feels like it's on the verge of burning when I touch it.

Anyways guess who's skin has a minor allergic reaction to wool and that's not how wool is AT ALL for a lot of people.

[phoenixflames12]

Two little embroidery projects that I’ve been working on this week

[nothingwithdignity]

I had to tear the sleeves out and set them yet again but fifth times the charm and I can’t say I mind stitching the lining again. Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful for sewing machines but I much prefer the handwork that comes with finishing touches. Getting close.

[lebanesetoaster]

My dumb ass: I can definitely sew a stuffed dog from scratch from a pattern I haven’t seen before in two nights. I’ve got this.

The pattern: trace pattern piece, add your own seam allowance, pin the pieces together, then tack them, thennn sew them. And sew on the line. And don’t forget all the darts. And all the hand sewn parts. And also for some reason you sew the eyes on last after it’s all assembled, and the puppy has a cute little patch around his eye and that alone is like six steps??

Also me: *finds a half finished teddybear that was meant to be a gift for a newborn* (that baby is now two) (I had been wondering where that bear got off to)

[takemetoyourl3ader]

Hey if you want to get into diy, mainly sewing, or just want some tips you should totally read this awesome post 👽

sooo I see a lot of people on the internet who don’t really know where to start when it comes to stuff like this and im bored and want to yap so im making this post instead of doing my math homework!

DISCLAIMER: I am not saying that you absolutely have to follow these word for word, and I am not a master at diying/sewing/whatever else and there’s probably more efficient ways out there, so if there’s anything here that’s wrong or i should change, please lmk!

materials:

needle(s)+thread - for sewing (by hand!) usually these are dirt cheap at any craft store or the dollar store, or you can ask your friends/family for any they can give you. if you’re gonna buy some, any polyester thread will do. for needles, i recommend sharps because they’re great if your just starting out and for general use as well.

fabric - i started out on whatever fabric i had, google recommends cotton but if you don’t have that, it’s fine. to obtain said fabric, you can sacrifice some old clothes or ask around for unwanted clothes from people you know. thrift stores are also great, you can pick out a random shirt and cut it up

measuring tape - for measuring of course, great if you’re making clothes or tailoring them

seam ripper - change my life forever! way way easier than using scissors, saves a lot of time

fabric scissors - to cut fabric

fabric pencil - to mark your fabric for where you wanna cut/sew/anything else

box cutter - cutting boxes/cardboard, i also use these for paper to make stencils for patches. this is great for a lot of projects but scissors work just fine too!

YOU DONT ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO HAVE ALL OF THESE (except a needle and thread, otherwise you wouldn’t be able to sew) you can use whatever you have, these are just items that might make your life a little easier.

you don’t have to break bank on all the fancy stuff, whatever you can obtain works

how do i learn?:

the internet is your best friend, youtube tutorials help a bunch when you’re learning, as well as for learning how to do certain projects

maybe someone in your life likes to diy, you could ask them to teach you a couple things! my mom taught me how to sew, embroider, and crochet, learning from other people really helps!

and of course, practice! you don’t have to practice for hours everyday, just whenever you have time or whenever you feel motivated is fine! obviously you’re not going to be perfect immediately, I struggled a lot when I started but eventually you will get the hang of it. patience is key, don’t give up!

some basic stuff to learn: back stitch, running stitch, ladder stitch, blanket stitch

these are all some very common stitches that you will probably use at least once, they’re also pretty easy so i recommend starting with these

and that’s all I have as of right now! like I said, if there’s anything at all I should change/add/remove, let me know! i hope some people find this helpful, and have fun!

[sewingbluebee]

Itz almost done and I'm absolutely in love with it. I've just yet to sew in the side pockets, over lock the side seams and do hemming at the bottom. It's reaching 10pm so I'm gonna stop here and continue tmr.

I've got a year end company event at a bird park and I'm gonna wear this dress.

[fallensapphires]

Hobbies: Sewing

My work comes to life when the thread goes on top of the fabric.

[shekorla]

Miscellaneous Fandom Doodles

Rambling below the cut.

First one is from a game I found on the switch called 'the last campfire' and I absolutely adore that game. If you want a cute, short, and emotional puzzle game go check it out. I will say that the game brushes on themes of depression, suicide, giving up, so proceed with caution. It does end on a happy note though.

The balloon girl image is actually an embroidered pouch I made for my sisters birthday. The rest are just doodles of what was on my mind.