(Part 2) Best sewing products according to redditors

It’s a sail makers palm. For pushing needles through heavy material


https://www.amazon.com/Wm-Smith-Son-Adjustable-Sailmakers/dp/B00NB1DAUM

Stay Rad PVC Patch (Full Color) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072JVTJL5/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_IK4IAbWX3KZ21

Are you trying it again because you think you messed up on this one? You certainly did NOT mess up on this one. It's gorgeous! I wish I had the skills to do it. Maybe I'll try that tutorial you linked. In any case, it's definitely a job well done on your part :)!

 

My grandma on my dad's side was full Japanese and told me about this style of bodice and mentioned Tomoko Nakamichi's (the creator of this style of bodice) book called Pattern Magic way back in 2010 when the book came out. She bought the book but I have no clue where it went after she died. My grandma wasn't a seamstress by trade but she did enjoy sewing and would always support Japanese designers lol. I don't know how she heard about Tomoko Nakamichi's book but I'm glad she did so I could share it with you years later lol.

Well here ya go: https://www.amazon.com/FUTURAMA-Express-Embroidered-Patch-DressApprox/dp/B00JHX08QC

Sorry for late reply, delivered pizza to fake address and became lost.

I simply bought this cheap bag

Then ironed on this sweet patch

Link

Get a soft measure tape. Your local craft place should have plenty of them.

Or, use a string to map out your path, then measure the string :)

You can use a piece of string and a ruler. You can even print a ruler off assuming you have a printer.

That said tailors tape is relatively inexpensive and can come in handy for taking measurements.

Pattern Magic by Tomoko Nakamichi

>brushes

If you use GW brushes, get the Standard, Fine Detail, and Wash brushes. These give you a good starting point for most of the stuff you'll be doing. Otherwise you'll want to find similar brushes in other ranges (Windsor & Newton make good brushes). If you go with third-party brushes I think the sizes you'll want are 1, 0, & 3/0.

>mats,

You can get any sort of sewing mat, where it's basically just a piece of rubber you lay on the table. Joann's Fabrics or any sort of sewing store should have this. Here's one I found on Amazon.

>thinners

The paint you're working with is water based, so water will work as a thinner. If you decide to airbrush things that will change what you need but for now, build a wet palette.

>cutters

Try these

>etc

You'll need some glue at the very least. You might also want some helping hands to hold things while you paint them/glue them together.

>is there a site that tells you what colours you need to paint certain colour styles?

I'm not aware of any one site as a catch-all for painting any scheme, but googling things led me to this site that goes into detail about painting Space Wolves. You could also consider this video from Games Workshop where they go through the steps of painting the model.

As for the paints themselves, I'd recommend working with the Vallejo Game Color paint range. They come pre-thinned (extremely helpful for new painters) and convert to Games Workshop colors pretty easily.

Some more hobby stuff to help you get started:

Zenithal Priming

Airbrushing

Object Source Lighting

I was actually inspired by another reddit users work here:

https://reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/67h8i3/my_attempt_at_a_hitch_timber_style_wallet/

Basically followed his instructions and did some googling where needed.

I bought these tools to start but didn’t really use all of them:

Leather Sewing Tools SIMPZIA 24 Pieces Leather Tools Craft DIY Hand Stitching Kit with Groover Awl Waxed Thimble Thread for Sewing Leather, Canvas or Other Leathercraft Projects https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDMB7H5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BaBPAbKQ70BF4

From that kit I used the groover, awl, thread.

I also bought an edge beveler, and burnishing stick as well as leather cement, dye, neatsfoot oil, acrylic resolene sealer.

I’d estimate about $100 total spent including enough leather to make many, many more wallet size pieces.

I probably wouldn’t buy that kit again. I’d get a nicer groover, awl, and something better to make he stitch holes(maybe one of the fork style tools, I’m still researching)

I think part of it is that I’m not aware of this being taught in trade schools. Take this with a grain of salt, because my experience is with theater costuming in middle, high school, and college (including designing costumes for a play), home sewing, and historical re-enactment, but my major was neuroscience in college, so my knowledge is less extensive than a fashion major.

I have been sewing; however, for more than two decades.

That being said, Rosika Parker’s The Subversive Stitch makes a pretty good argument for the historic devaluing of sewing during the Middle Ages with concurrent social movements to restrict female power.

Here’s my perception of the hierarchies in the different careers and the education requirements (see further down)

1. fashion designer
   
2. line/season/show manager
   
3. higher level seamstress (might manage a couple outfits)
   
4. likely more layers of hierarchy
   
5. underlings (actually sewing the outfit parts)
   
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6. costume designer
   
7. levels of hierarchy (sorry)
   
8. underlings (actually doing most of the sewing)
   
   Here’s what I’m aware of for schooling (skewed because my experience is at a four year university)
   
   

• four year universities have majors in fashion design (which includes flat and dress model pattern drafting as well as rendering the patterns and concept art online), costuming (similar to fashion design but with more of a theater focus), and theater management (which includes designing concept art for plays, choosing and altering costumes, hair, and makeup)
  
  
• whatever the name for the fashion design seamstresses who manage an outfit for a fashion designer’s show is a one year masters program after four year university (for more info check out Zoe Hong on YouTube)
  
  
• theater set work (including costume making and alteration; not management) and (less sure for this) the actual sewing and embroidery work for fashion design is more of an apprenticeship area of work. You get hired already knowing how to sew and then receive on the job training to meet the costume designer’s standard (for theater and fashion design)
  
  
• and then there’s the tangential stuff like preserving and repairing historical garments for museums (likely masters maybe grad school) or working at historical sites like Jamestown, Williamsburg, etc. which from my understanding are also more of an apprenticeship (William & Mary undergrads are allowed to do this for the summer, so a college degree is not required)
  
  You might have better luck hunting down your local theater (you might be able to do this with fashion designer houses too; no idea) and asking for the required qualifications to be hired.
  
  For historical costuming, try an apprenticeship or membership with your local re-enactment society or SCA
  
  For learning how to sew (may not include pattern drafting, rendering patterns digitally, or concept art generation) try your local sewing machine service shop (search vacuum service shops too because they overlap).
  
  Here are some books to recommend:
  
  Fashion:
  
  For someone who already sews
  
  Here are ones I feel I have to include, but they’re kind of impractical:
  
  
  
• Patternmaking for fashion design by Helen Joseph Armstrong (textbook; too expensive to just buy)
  
  
• Draping for Apparel Design by Helen Joseph Armstrong (textbook; too
  
  Here are cheaper options
  
  
• Transformative Reconstruction by Shingo Sato
  
  
• Pattern Magic by Tomoko Nakamichi
  
  For learning to sew
  
  
• The Singer Complete Photo Guide to Sewing
  
  
• I don’t recommend Gertie Sews books for beginners because several of the patterns are misdrafted, also ignore older (pre mid 2000s) Burda Patterns because the seam allowances are wrong or inconsistent between patterns
  
  Historical Reconstruction
  
  For someone who already sews:
  
  
• Patterns of Fashion series by Janet Arnold
  
  
• Copies of historical fashion magazines like La Mode Universelle Ilustree (in French) and Harpers Bazaar are sold on EBay. They are only in one size and therefore require pattern drafting and alteration knowledge to use.
  
  
• Reconstructing History
  
  
• Laughing Moon

I use these and I love them. I've never had a problem. I use wet a washcloth and wipe it off when I'm done. Don't get the pink ones, the disappear too fast.

Non-mobile link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IC2S/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

We used "Patternmaking for Fashion Design" by Helen Joseph-Armstrong for our first patternmaking class and reference it all the way through our senior design classes. It's an awesome reference book--almost any project/design I've had I've been able to find the alteration I've wanted in this book, or at least the basic starting point. It has a LOT of information/ideas, so sometimes jumping into more advanced techniques can be a bit daunting if you haven't learned or at the very least read through the basics. I haven't purchased and used them yet, but if you're looking for some cooler patterning techniques I've heard both first hand from classmates and in general online that the Pattern Magic books are amazing.

For draping we used "Draping Basics" by Sally Di Marco. I think this book is a good reference, but my professor thought it wasn't the most beginner-friendly. I didn't struggle with it throughout my classes and think it's great, but it can be a bit dense to read through if you don't have a teacher/person demonstrating the technique in front of you and have no previous draping experience. Again, great reference and has tons of info, just takes a tad more effort if you've never sewn or draped before before you pick up on the terminology/patterns of what they're doing.

The last really good book I'd recommend is "Professional Sewing Techniques" by Julie Cole/Sharon Czachor. newbies to sewing may need to Google some terms now and then, but it's perfect for all the little details--all the different types of pockets and how to sew them, different methods of creating tucks and pleats, etc. Say I know I want a specific detail, like a cuffed sleeve: I can look it up and see all the different ways they do it in the industry (all of which are easily doable on a home sewing machine) and see all the subtle differences those techniques make. For costuming, it can help you be more accurate and it's great to see all the variations laid out in front of you. It also makes a massive difference in how professional things end up looking.

TL;DR The three books in the links above should have you covered for flat patterning, draping, and all the little details that make your costume/clothing look professional and well-finished. Knowing at least the basics of sewing is recommended for the draping book, but the rest of the terminology used in all three beginners should be able to Google and understand no problem!

(Edit: formatting)

The inner layer is more of a challenge, It’s from this pattern- https://m.imgur.com/gallery/kOXYm

I’m sure you could find a video on channels for drawstring, I just shook the down and made a folded edge then sewed it up.

The snaps, I bought a starter kit on amazon, size 20 kamsnaps, really easy installation- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01435LTUW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1509736223&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=kam+snaps&psc=1

Extra length was from another throw I had, used the rest of the throw for a blanket for my pup.

It’s a fun project and a great piece of gear, I’m still learning as I go when it comes to sewing.
I say jump in and go for it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027RN0JW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks! It's just a cutting mat, this one specifically is this: https://www.amazon.com/Dahle-Vantage-Self-Healing-Cutting-12-Inch/dp/B0027RN0JW?th=1

I'm basically using it to have a fully level surface with no gaps on my desk I made with 2x6" planks

You English is fine. If you hadn't of mentioned it I would never had guessed English wasn't your first language.

Is this the kind of thing you are talking about? https://www.amazon.com/2-1-Inch-NEIL-Button-Machine/dp/B0042ST1MY

I use Leonis pens and have never had a problem with permanent stains. They're really short but seem to hold a lot of ink. They're also much cheaper than other brands.

https://www.amazon.com/LEONIS-Water-Erasable-Marking-78008/dp/B00QTIBOS4/

It's just a patch sewed on a regular jacket

http://www.amazon.com/Metal-HOUND-Special-Force-Original/dp/B002TK7DHW

If you are flat they kind of serve no purpose they only make whats there appear bigger. I think you would be better suited looking up padded bras under the shirt they can give the impression of breasts.

I bought a cloth tape measure for measuring underbust and overbust and bought the corresponding bras from amazon. Though its a bit different with a wide chest like mine the cup size has to be dramatically reduced, so if you have a wide chest make sure to check out size guides for trans woman.

https://www.amazon.com/eBoot-Measure-Sewing-Tailor-Cloth/dp/B01D9RCHDI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485617343&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=cloth+tape+measure&psc=1

kek

Here is a link to amazon with thread and needles you would need with the felt ornaments. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016HUI756/ref=gbps_img_s-3_0ee9_58fc97de?pf_rd_p=30c09623-33cf-4469-be4c-3e8293ae0ee9&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=GGQ2125H7Y1ZPAAB4JRM

It's listed on the deals list so it might get even lower in price tomorrow or so. As for the machine I'm not sure. I bought it at Walmart. I guess I should find out something soon. I'm going to call and see.

Pssst. There's a totally unregulated unlicensed, therefore life-threatening, agorist machine called a button maker. It's still free to buy, grab it fast before your government prohibits it!

I make my own. Before we had a sewing machine I used a snap tool I picked up ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01435LTUW/)
to snap piece of fabric together because I didn't have the patience to hand sew them. It was actually pretty effective and cheap all things considered.

Now I sew them. I have experimented with a number of different types and styles but my girls like honeycomb hammocks the best.

I started making friendship bracelets and I would watch documentaries/listening to music. I have to do relaxing activities that require some attention and focus - its hard to just go from 100 to 0 for me. Plus side, you have things that you can give to your friends and you can feel accomplished when you complete it.

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https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Rainbow-Color-Embroidery-Floss/dp/B016HUI756/ref=sr_1_4?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1538110547&sr=1-4&keywords=embroidery+thread

As others have said it honestly looks better without the patch.

If you're feeling a little DIY though the patch isn't even an original Supreme design. You can buy it and stitch it on.

link

For tools (for example, to make a wallet), you would need... anything missing?

Wooden slicker for burnishing (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0048FM2OU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_27&smid=A3NY6IRPSQ8J63)

self-healing mat (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006SDOFO?keywords=self%20healing%20mat&qid=1449180954&ref_=sr_1_8&sr=8-8)

Cement (http://www.amazon.com/Barge-Cement-Rubber-Leather-Glass/dp/B002JL2ZHE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1449180993&sr=8-2&keywords=leather+contact+cement)

Edge dye (http://www.amazon.com/Tandy-Leather-Eco-flo-Professional-Dressing/dp/B00LKMAJQW/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1449181034&sr=8-13&keywords=leather+edge+dye)

Sand paper

grover for making stitch grooves (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OHAHICM?keywords=leather%20edge%20beveler&psc=1&qid=1449180851&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1-spons)

beveler (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00430GAS4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_30&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER)

awl/chisel for making stitch holes (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CBRVKOK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_31&smid=A1EX7LU0M6LM21 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036LNXEA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_29&smid=A2UDNPGKURPVSY)

needles for stitching and thread (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00114RBSI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_26&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER)

Anything else?

24" Wide VELCRO Brand Black Woven Wide Loop 3001 | Loop Side Only, Hook Side Sold Separately https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071Y5DP6P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.0S1DbJK57D3S

Search for Velcro wall

In the spirit of DIY info sharing: The patches were sewn with whip stitches of Coats Extra Strong upholstery thread using a mid-size upholstery needle to punch through the denim. I've been holding things in place with quilting pins while working (and dumped a whole box of them on the floor at one point.)

Also, the Deathspell Omega patch at the top right of the back did not have any red in it when I got it, but I just used a red Sharpie to fill in the flames/tongue and balance the color side-to-side.

Maybe this?

Hey everyone, I just joined reddit to ask for some help and my last post got auto-modded.

I am going to my first Slipknot show in September and decided I would make a mask for the show. I bought a (very basic) tool kit from amazon (linked below) and some veg tan leather (2.0 mm). The photo shows my progress so far. I plan on gluing the same red material I used to make the logo on the cutouts around the eyes and was also considering doing a spiral stitch(?) around the entire edge of the mask.

I have absolutely zero experience with leather and am not really sure about what to do to really set it off. I am okay with it looking pretty rudimentary (it wouldnt be very "metal" if it was flawless), but any tips you guys might have would be greatly appreciated. Especially regarding finishing edges, any sort of carving or design tips, etc.

The most important part for me now is the strap system and how to put something somewhat comfortable onto it.

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Here's the tool kit: https://www.amazon.com/Leather-SIMPZIA-Stitching-Groover-Beginner/dp/B06XDMB7H5/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=leather+tools&qid=1565699793&s=gateway&sr=8-3

I thing the best use case for these things would be in camping, sure as hell wouldn't be tying down anything to a car.

Although then again, these exist:

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Purpose-Straps-Elastic/dp/B00006IC2S?th=1

Machine Manufacturer and Model Number: Brother Nouvelle 1500s

Year purchased: 2013

Condition: Factory refurbished

Price paid (optional if you want to share): $550?

Link: Amazon currently has a newer version available, it looks like, but I have the one that is currently more expensive shown here.

How long have you used the machine: since 2013

Things you love:

• Oh the harp space! For a table top machine this one has SO MUCH ROOM for activities! I bought it specifically because I needed to quilt a king-sized quilt and my original machine (the Brother cs6000i) just wasn't going to cut it. So I love all that room for sure.
  
• I love how quiet it is despite being fast - boyfriend can definitely nap through me sewing on it. I also really appreciate the sizable extension table.
  
• I also love that you don't have to take the extension table off of the machine to reload the bobbin! It has a clever little trapdoor. :)
  
• I also really like how the metal plate around the needle has 1/4", 1/2" and 5/8" lines right on it that extend farther than the quarter-inch foot does, to help with accuracy.
  
  Things you hate: I don't really like the automatic thread cutter feature. I don't use it much, but when I do I inevitably end up having to rethread the needle, and who likes doing that? Not me, that's who.
  
  There are features that I admittedly do NOT use - I don't use the needle threader and I don't use the knee lever thing.
  
  Any continuous problems? I feel like I have to rethread it a lot, but that could just be me being unaware of some sort of feature or something.
  
  Would you buy this machine again if it broke down today? Absolutely.
  
  Additional thoughts or special info: This machine is hefty. It is 24 pounds. I would not want to travel with it, nor would I recommend this as a primary machine as it is ONLY straight stitch and if you ever do anything else, well, you're SOL. That said I definitely like the machine and feel it was a very good investment. I am able to do much bigger projects with it than I could before and it has been a great second machine for me.
  
  Here is another review of this machine.

Quick search found this on amazon

Or did you mean this patch ?

edit: second patch

There you go my dude.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JHX08QC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_q4l2xb76PASH6

It's Hobbico Builder's Cutting Mat.

Not OP but https://www.amazon.com/Metal-Hound-Special-Force-Original/dp/B002TK7DHW

If that one is perfect for you, I would just attach shoulder straps to it yourself. Then you can get the perfect bespoke strap with the exact padding you want, attached as well as you want. It's not hard at all to attach a couple swivels for the strap to clip onto. It won't be costly either.

straps

swivels

webbing to attach swivels to bag

heavy duty thread and needles

If you haven't sewn before, this is a super easy low-cost first project and you will end up with the exact laptop case you want.

Leather I use

Import Vegetable Tan Cowhide... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M27PBG9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Sewing pony (I highly recommend ha)
360° Rotation Wood Leather Craft... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CBPF6B2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Snaps
Hotop 100 Set Snap Fasteners... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078Z9L2HP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Glue
Tandy Leather Eco-Flo Leather... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CD8ZC2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Tool set
Leather Sewing Tools SIMPZIA 24... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDMB7H5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Plus...I use a drill press for the holes

[I know right? I never expected to see an animal holding a knife in its mouth in Metal Gear Solid...]
(http://www.amazon.com/Metal-HOUND-Special-Force-Original/dp/B002TK7DHW)

What kind of quilting do you do? If you don't do a lot of applique, I'd consider getting this or this. Both are straight stitch only, but have generous harp space and will do a lot of piecing and quilting. Modern Singers have a pretty dubious reputation and both of these brands are generally better thought of.

The other thing I'd suggest is looking around for a used machine. I currently have 2 vintage machines, a Singer 15-91 (another straight stitch only), Singer Rocketeer (does a variety of stitches). If you're mechanically minded there are quite a number of them around and a lot of information about restoring them. If you aren't, there are a number of people who restore and then sell them. Might be worth considering since these machines are practically indestructible and you can do all their maintenance yourself.

I also have a used Janome Horizon MC 7000, which I found on Craigslist for $800. It was scary to buy something that expensive, but the lady selling it taught me how to use it (which helped show me it wasn't a lemon) and there are a couple quilt shops that service Janomes around me. Because I bought used I was able to get a >$2500 machine for a fraction of the cost.

Just some things to think about! Best of luck!

I'm pretty sure op bought put this on there Own bag

24" Wide VELCRO Brand Black Woven Wide Loop 3001 | Loop Side Only, Hook Side Sold Separately https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B071Y5DP6P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WUh3CbBXTX4F4

Highly recommend picking up one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/eBoot-Measure-Sewing-Tailor-Cloth/dp/B01D9RCHDI

Buying clothes online based on height/weight is a struggle not worth fighting. Using your real measurements and manufacturer's sizing charts is a much better way to go (you're still at the mercy of their accuracy, though).

Only real difference between regular sewing and leather/fur sewing us you'll want to use glover needles and a sailors palm, speedy stitcher, or leather thumb cover with a coin in it. These mittens are some of the easiest patterns to trace two identical halves and sew inside out. Best used with glove liners.

Actually, the series I was thinking of was Pattern Magic. But they all look good.

I've used these LEONIS Water soluble markers with good results. https://www.amazon.com/LEONIS-Water-Erasable-Marking-78008/dp/B00QTIBOS4/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2OX25M8SG4S2F&keywords=water+soluble+markers&qid=1573592643&sprefix=water+solu%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-4

Amazon, just look up “stay rad patch”

I have one but didn’t want to post because they’ll get too common if people keep showing them off

Edit: link, i guess it’s out of stock here, but whenever it pops up you should be able to ship to the UK (hopefully)

I've used one of these for years and it's great

Dahle Vantage 10673 Self-Healing Cutting Mat, 24"x36", 1/2" Grid, 5 Layers for Max Healing, Perfect for Cropping, Sewing, & Crafts, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027RN0JW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2FfTAbRT9T7JM

I can't speak specifically for OP's friend, but Something Like This is likely the answer.

Whoa! Mind = blown. I have a pretty similar setup. The Singer Heavy Duty 4423 was my first. I have a walking foot, too... basically the cheapo version of the Sailrite Fabricator. The machine I use 90% of the time though is a high speed straight stitch machine. Mine's a Babylock that I got a deal on a floor model of, but this Brother one is identical and significantly cheaper if you have to buy new.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149GG9V4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_VqqUDbPN7V4YK

All 3 of my machines are mechanical. I've tried some fancy ones and they feel like alien technology. Do you use a lot of the special stitches on the Singer? If you're straight stitching 90% of the time and love the beautiful straight seams on a higher end machine it's probably not worth it to drop the money on something with features you'll barely use, but to put it into something that does the thing you do the most exceptionally well. I keep the Singer around for the occasional zigzag or overcast and it can handle that role. I definitely felt like I was beating the hell out of it when it was the main machine. If I get more into making clothes, I do have my eye on that same Juki though!

From original post answer: It’s a sail makers palm. For pushing needles through heavy material

https://www.amazon.com/Wm-Smith-Son-Adjustable-Sailmakers/dp/B00NB1DAUM

https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Rad-Patch-Full-Color/dp/B072JVTJL5

Sure thing :) it can be found Here

me too;
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IC2S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
works great

Have you tried marking with a wash-out fabric marker? I use the little Japanese markers to mark quilting lines, should work for hem lines too.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072JVTJL5/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_IK4IAbWX3KZ21

$11! I instantly bought it haha

These Brother 1500's are pretty popular if you don't need any deco stitches. I'm no sure if you'd be able to run a 220v machine up to normal speed here in the US unless it had a voltage switch like some industrial machines.

24 inch wide roll of velcro.

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Black-Woven-Separately/dp/B071Y5DP6P?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_4

Hobbico Builder's Cutting Mat, 18x24 Inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014VX88K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Os0rDb6G1PHT1

I’m using it as a buffer on an old glass computer table until I get a legit workbench. I’ve used it in the past for painting models and whatnot.

A pillow, because I can never have enough pillows

Lorises are adorable. I think that's a fact.

Hmmm ... not a bad idea get some sanding discs, a roll of velcro

So velcro has 2 sides (called hook and loop in the link). Which is the soft side? I would need a lot of one kind for each disc and just an 8x8 circle of the other kind, which would attach to the metal disc of the sander. Which (hoop, link) do you think would be best where?

A little more compact version and if you're looking instead to add snaps, Kamsnaps are awesome for that.

This maybe? I hope you have prime, you can get it for chump change!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016HUI756/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZXqazbSNCY3NB

There is a machine made by NEIL that has a very high rating on Amazon, and is priced under $300 (including a rotary paper cutter and 100 button parts). There are some comments by reviewers that already own the Badge-a-Minit machine that claim this machine is much easier to use. According to the manufacturer, this one will work with photo paper - preferably on the thinner side (the Epson Presentation paper I recommended sounds perfect). Either way, both machines will work with regular paper, but the Epson Matte photo paper is non-glossy and recommended for much better image contrast - not to add gloss.

https://www.amazon.com/2-1-Inch-NEIL-Button-Machine/dp/B0042ST1MY/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AlGSnYif2g

It's a cutting mat. Mine is this one:
https://www.amazon.com/OLFA-Double-Sided-Self-Healing-Rotary-Mat/dp/B0006SDOFO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498482827&sr=8-1&keywords=olfa+cutting+mat

Need it for model making. 24x36 is a little excessive even for me but running out of room on a long cut sucks. You can get them at most art stores or fabric stores in various sizes

oh nice, i didnt even look that close, it looks almost exactly like mine (i just spray glued a cloth measuring tape to it.)

https://www.amazon.com/eBoot-Measure-Sewing-Tailor-Cloth/dp/B01D9RCHDI/

Here is the exact same mat on amazon -> https://www.amazon.com/Hobbico-Builders-Cutting-18x24-Inches/dp/B0014VX88K

Planet express - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JHX08QC/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_CNZ8wbYVTQZA1

Rose - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KR89EG6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_uPZ8wbDET41RJ

Akira - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RGPDSOW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_kSZ8wbF5RWT2F

Nasa - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GRJKD5U/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_CUZ8wbNW7PZ4Q

Patch

Welcome to the sub! :D! I have never needed something so badly that I don't need at all: GLOWY STAR STAR WHAT

I mean look at it. The hell. It's the happiest motherfucking star there is. Look at that shit-eating grin. And look at all of those fancy colours. It knows how fancy it is. I want to be that fancy. And it's cute. And... and it's cute and I love it i love it ^^^^i ^^^^love ^^^^it

Sunday Funday

Number 69 giggity giggity giggity

We bought one of these.

In your FAK/ repair kit throw in a couple large pieces of tenacious tape, some duct or gaffer tape, small tube of adhesives (shoe goo and seam grip ), Leukotape, tiny spool of heavy thread, and 3 large needles. UL gear is great and you definitely dont need some ultra strong 1000D codura nylon backpack that weighs 9 lbs on its own, but it is fragile and a few multiuse repair items can go A LONG WAY.


https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Clear-Contact-Adhesive-Waterproof/dp/B06WGSRM4Z/ref

https://www.amazon.com/BSN-Medical-BEI076168-Leukotape-Sports/dp/B000E59HXC/ref

https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Tenacious-Repair-Fabric/dp/B001949Z4I/ref

https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Outdoor-adhesive-Tenacious/dp/B000BRDDW4/ref

https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Outdoor-Repairs-Needles/dp/B003B678VO/ref

https://www.amazon.com/Upholstery-Naturel-150-Yard-Assorted-Needles/dp/B016C39XW4/ref

https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-5510110-Mini-Adhesive-Pack/dp/B01JCCKWZO/ref

Dahle Vantage 10673 Self-Healing... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027RN0JW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I use this upholstery kit as the regular thread was prone to twisting and breaking and the needles weren't sharp enough for some places when the denim was double or triple thick.

I haven't done it myself, but my father once made a bunch of canvas bags for christmas presents. he bought a sailmaker's palm. It seemed to go pretty well. Not sure what needles/thread he used, but if you look around for canvas/sail making instructions, there seems to be a reasonable amount of that floating around and it might contain what you're looking for.

New Complete Guide to Sewing for general sewing techniques.

For tailoring men's clothes, Classic Tailoring Techniques (and women's.)

For pattern drafting, Winnifred Aldrich has a great line of books.
There's also Fundamentals of Men's Fashion Design, casual and tailored. As well as Patternmaking for Fashion Design.

For corsets, Waisted Efforts and The Basics of Corset Building are good.

For making shirts, Shirtmaking.

For learning to sew stretch/knit fabrics, Sew U: Home Stretch is pretty good.

And for just having a bunch of fun with patterns, the Pattern Magic series is plain awesome. I think there's three of them out now.

Edit: thought of more!

The Art of Manipulating Fabric is great. And www.threadsmagazine.com as well as the corresponding print publication.

also

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C0EQUAS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_f7xxybDAVVFWV

here you go https://www.amazon.com/KAMsnaps-Starter-Pack-Fastener-Clothing/dp/B01435LTUW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1482547523&sr=8-3&keywords=plastic+snaps

Just a standard Rotary Mat.. I’d like to get something different, but no gun cleaning mats I’ve found yet cover the surface area of that table (24 x 36 inches).

Here ya go
https://www.amazon.com/OLFA-Double-Sided-Self-Healing-Rotary-Mat/dp/B0006SDOFO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=olfa+cutting+mat&qid=1572292687&sprefix=olfa+c&sr=8-3

I do say, this is quite English

I would never be seen in public with this, because they wouldn't know it's me

Here's a big, thick, hard...silver bottle

Super geeky

These will help me to be more organized, a goal for me

Deserted island? Might as well play myself a song before I die

Have you checked out pintrest? They have a lot of great ideas on there. I like those string art projects they look pretty nice and seem easy enough to do while personalizing everything. With the string/yarn you could also make your own dream catchers, plant holders, etc and string is relatively cheap if you buy it with coupons and look for deals.

This pack on amazon comes with 105 skeins of string for $13. Wood + the little pins can be bought for cheap at the craft store and I've seen some supplies that would suit it at the dollar store as well.

I like coloring in adult coloring books, it helps calm me down when I feel like I am starting to get stressed out.

It was probably these ones, but I can't remember which size I got specifically.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IC2S/

Congratulations on your 8 month sobriety!! <3

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HDATZ

My little dude would flip his lid over this. :]

Rotary cutter!!! All the way and for everything! I can't believe how much easier it is to cut all the different fabrics I use. Just roll along instead of dragging the x-acto. My mind way blown once I got the rotary. I almost never use my x-acto anymore. And pick up a big mat like 24x36" for $21 off amazon while your at it. It makes cutting larger projects so much more easier. I just upgraded form a small mat and wish I had so so long ago, especially since it was so cheap. Sorry I was late to the party, but I had to give my 2 cents...

Hey everyone!

I'm as new as it gets. So, I made a shopping list after doing some research on everything that I think I need to start. I'll place the links to all the items in the lines below. Everything is on Amazon because... well why not?

Gundam

Glue

Marker

Tweezers

Knife

Cutters

Mat

More Markers!

*Krylon Matte Finish

Am I missing anything?

Yeah someone posted a leak pic of a quilted bomber jacket with this patch

Just today I bought some materials, I bought a cheap cutting board, a small and large metal ruler, a leather sewing kit from amazon, a 12"x12" of 4oz, and 12"x12" of 2oz.

For my first attempt, I'm going to omit the ID window and add another two slots for cards. Once I somewhat know what I'm doing I'm going to go for the ID slot. I should get all the materials in about a week or so. I'll keep you updated. I've seen some videos on how to clean up the edges once finished, I'm ot quite sure what tools I'll need for that. Some videos looked like almost a soldering iron, some looked like they used some sort of wheel.

According to all the reviews, this is very common. And one reviewer even says they have had it for a whole year now and it still smells! I would take it back.

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