The towels ($2), thread ($.10). the sewing machine (depreciation or amortization cost would be something, but she already owns it so $.00), and the snaps ($.08), so that's $2.18 or a $7.82 profit a cone (if she sells them for $10). Let's say after making dozens of these she gets her time down from 30 minutes to say 15 minutes. Now she's making $31/hr profit. That sounds pretty good to me, and Mystitat seems like he was just looking for reasons for this not to be worth it. He wasn't being real man.

And oh ya, go fuck yourself.

This is really cool. I don't know if anyone has any recommendations for some of the materials he used here, but I tried looking some up. I did a quick look at the rules, and I don't think I'm not allowed to post links, but if I'm not, I'll take down the links. One last note is that these are the result of a quick google - if you know any better alternatives (and/or why what I've posted isn't good) just let me know!

Glue - I don't really know where to start here. I feel like there might be a lot to fabric glues that I don't know about. I don't know if these are suitable for denim but here is fray stop and fabric glue. In general, it seems that fabric glue is generally cheaper.

• Fray Stop
  
• Fabric Glue
  
  Basting thread - turns out this stuff is dirt cheap. Here are some links:
  
  
• Basting Thread 1
  
• Basting Thread 2
  
  Interlacing Fabric - This is pretty cheap stuff too. You can get lots of it but it looks like it comes on a board (and I think in general if you buy the larger quantities it becomes cheaper), but I don't have space for a whole board so here's a small one. The original one I found was pretty lightweight, so /u/raWorkshop offered a heavier alternative!
  
  
• Interlace
  
• Interlace (credit to /u/raWorkshop!)

Buy magic thread and sew into finger tip

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M5DXCFG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fLpvDbDRGMPJB





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Best get yourself a thimble, then :)

If you had fun and you're looking to dive further into it I'd suggest investing in the following:

• diamond awl like this
  
• diamond chisel(only really need the 2 prong and 5-6 prong) I use these
  
• good braided poly thread like this
  
• good needles John James
  
• Good skiving knife this ones a good starter
  
• Wing dividers I bought these
  
• Edge beveler Like this
  
• You'll also want a leather condition(neatsfoot oil is what I use) and a finisher(resolene, beeswax, snoseal, etc)
  
• Contact cement(Dap weldwood) helps keep things together before you sew them
  
• Dye if you want certain colors
  
  For ~$100 bucks investment and you've got most of the stuff you'll need to make good looking stuff, then you just need to buy leather. I highly recommend picking a project, watching some videos on it and then if you need a new tool for it thats when you buy it. My biggest mistake thus far is thinking I could bypass buying a hole punch, the quality using a punch is so much higher than trying to do it by hand.
  
  As for skills. Look up Saddle stitching, easy to learn and hard to master. With those chisels it makes it really easy to get a good looking product with saddle stitching. Wetforming leather, helps make those sheaths, holsters, etc pop out at you. I like watching Nigel Armitage and Ian Atkinson on youtube, informative and you pick up little tips here and there.
  
  You'll also need to learn to keep your knife sharp! So project 1 if you invest is make a strop and get some jewlers rouge to polish that edge to a razor!

Further to /u/SandyQuilter 's excellent advice, if you use thread magic, it really helps to reduce tangles and knots and makes the thread move more smoothly.

I use this for my work.

I'm using a tension hoop and the green things are spool huggers which I use to keep my extra fabric out of the way.

Howdy /r/Sewing. My wife just ordered me a sewing machine and I have a few questions.

A little background, we are both in our mid 40's and neither of us have ever used a sewing machine but I've wanted to start tailoring my jeans and dress pants for a while now. Also my wife has lots of clothes that need altering because usually the sleeves are too long for her. The machine she bought is the Brother XM2701, a 10 pack of Brother SA156 Top Load Bobbins, and a 10 pack of Euro-Notions Universal Machine Needles.


Here are my questions:

1. When tailoring jeans and chinos/trousers what needle should I use? On amazon the review for the pack of needles says the 70/10 is for delicate fabrics, but on Joanns website they sell a pack of 70/10 needles for jeans. So I am already confused.
   
   
2. Is a kit like this one a good investment for a beginner? I do not have any thing to start sewing with. So I need thread of course, but I also need a seem ripper, fabric scissors, chalk, measuring tape, etc. If there is a better option please let me know.
   
   Those are my questions for now so any help is greatly appreciated.
   
   P.S. I know there is a lot of trial and error with sewing and I have plenty of old clothes to practice on. I am looking forward seeing what I can come up with.

Absolutely. I would recommend a few tools to get started - a cheap set of stitching chisels to get you started (these poke the holes for the needles to go in and out of), a cheap wing divider to scribe a straight stitching line, some waxed thread I linked Ritza Tiger 25 in 0.6mm because it's pretty much all I use, there are cheaper options, but this thread is wonderful to work with. Most of the other thread on amazon is going to be thicker and look too chunky with a 4mm iron IMO. Lastly, some needles. I use and like these. Then just look up a few youtube videos on saddle stitching. You'll have it down in no time. It's really not super difficult, there are a few tricks to making it look nice.

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.

All the thread (except black) was found here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015XHY9FG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_DjtabOHlOEsGV

And if your gloves don't have that feature you can easily sew some conductive thread into the fingertips!

The closest I can find are these 3:
https://www.amazon.com/Neomark-Spools-Different-Colors-Embroidery/dp/B015XHY9FG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=glow-in-the-dark+embroidery+thread&qid=1567359055&s=gateway&sprefix=glow-in-the-dark+embroidery+&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/DMC-Bulk-Buy-Embroidery-317W-E940/dp/B0033PAPUE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=glow-in-the-dark%2Bembroidery%2Bfloss&qid=1567359027&s=gateway&sprefix=glow-in-the-dark%2Bembroidery%2B&sr=8-2&th=1&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/4M-Glow-Friendship-Bracelet-Multi-Colour/dp/B01C8AOGOK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=glow-in-the-dark+friendship+bracelet&qid=1567359003&s=gateway&sr=8-1

If you have a little sewing kit, add these to it. You'll find they can really help in all kinds of fix it situations.

https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Upholstery-Repair-Sewing-Thread/dp/B07PCR8GLX/

Button thread is really close to upholstery thread and most stores like Michael's carries it and some Walmarts with fabric sections.

You did a great job though without all that.

Does it happen with other kinds of thread?The kind of spool your thread is on is contributing to the problem, I think. You could try flipping the spool of thread so it still feeds from the back, but the end you have on the bottom is the top. Or using a spool cap might help, but I don't know what size or brand to recommend for your situation.

Also, some thread likes to slip more on the spool than others. A thread net might help, it looks like this . I have improvised with small nets from the produce department at the grocery store. Scootch the net up a bit on the spool and let it feed out from underneath the net while you sew.

You could try some thread netting

This is the thread you want:
http://www.amazon.com/Upholstery-Outdoor-Drapery-Beading-Luggage/dp/B004A6CV0C/

Not necessarily that exact product, although it has good reviews, but bonded nylon sewing thread.

You can buy a variety of bug netting materials somewhat cheaply: https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/bug-netting

Maybe just order a yard for $7-10 dollars, trim it, and sew it in with some lightweight nylon thread and a small needle.

I hope today goes better for you ♥️♥️♥️

I would love this thread so I can do more embroidery!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XRF1LCM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_llvDCbMN4JFGV

vjanderso hit the nail on the head, but as far as a thread beginner kit goes, you can get several sizes of color packs from most manufacturers; here are a few.

get a conductive thread. something like this https://smile.amazon.com/Adafruit-Stainless-Medium-Conductive-Thread/dp/B00SK8M62Y/ref=pd_bxgy_201_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00SK8M62Y&pd_rd_r=95b44078-ef45-11e8-a029-3b664630e258&pd_rd_w=rTxDf&pd_rd_wg=wJhYI&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=2B3PSJB0PS6V5CREVPM8&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=2B3PSJB0PS6V5CREVPM8

there are plenty of videos out there how to sew it into the tips.

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.

I had a pair of heavier leather mechanics type gloves. Due to their tighter fit, I can still manipulate any buttons and what have you. Since I use an old touchscreen phone for GPS and music functions, I used some conductive thread to sew in touch points in various finger tips. Just keep in mind, you have to stitch all the way through so that your fingers actually touch the thread. And no, you don't even notice it is there.

https://smile.amazon.com/Conductive-Stainless-Steel-Sewing-Thread/dp/B01IED3KRO/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=conductive+thread&qid=1563233717&s=gateway&sr=8-5

A better way to go, if you need it be be conductive from point A to point B, and it does require flexibility...

1. Conductive Thread (used by knitters for making finger tips of gloves conductive.) I have used this and it worked well.
   
   
2. Softer conductive thread. I haven't used this.
   
   
3. Conductive paint in jar (seems flimsy) or Pen/tube.

Easy fix. $6 spool of conductive thread. sew a few spots into the fingertips of your gloves, then your touch-screen works just the way you need it to. just make sure part of the thread touches your hand inside.

Hey I havent done any minis with leds (yet) but when I do I would most likely go with these as they're super tiny you can wire them with conductive thread and power them with something like a coin battery.

They are super bright and pretty affordable, the battery doesnt last super long if you have it in constantly but they're also pretty cheap.

How long is your ride?

I use these: REV'IT! Phantom GTX Gloves http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-phantom-gtx-gloves

They are great gloves, I wear them year round.

They will start to get cold after about 40 minutes of riding - which is right around the length of my commute.

For liner, do not use silk. Not nearly as warm as wool liners.
http://shop.ibex.com/Wool-Clothing/Accessories-Hats-Gloves-Bags/Wool-Glove-Liner

If you want to use your phone, buy this:
http://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Conductive-Thread-Bobbin-Bobbins/dp/B007R9UA4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-1&keywords=conductive+thread

You can sew a bit in to your finger tips on the gloves and this will let you use your phone.

I've never used it. But have heard people rave about it. It sticks on your machine where the thread can pass through, and helps make the thread more manageable.

https://www.amazon.com/GHI-214033-Thread-Magic-Round/dp/B01EJ3TDGK/ref=asc_df_B01EJ3TDGK/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167137788233&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14023738133683955067&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032137&hvtargid=pla-307376087696&psc=1

69 bonded nylon.

Selric [1500Yards / 130g / 22 Colors Available] UV resistant High Strength Polyester Thread #69 T70 Size 210D/3 for Upholstery, Outdoor Market, Drapery, Beading, Purses, Leather ( Black ) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y5V3W25/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LNCVAb8NAP4FS

Would something like this be better then?

I took another attempt on a practice piece and it all went 100% fine when I turned the wheel by hand, I’m blaming the strength of the machine at this point I guess. It is a possible solution but I don’t want to do that for all the pieces...

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079H26WBN

Sew this thread across the finger.

Or I just keep a stylus velcroed to my "dash"

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.

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

I've never seen the Gutermann basting thread, but I like that brand. Another great brand I found is Torre basting thread. It's a cotton, Italian thread that stays where you put it, doesn't fluff, breaks easily, and if need be, you can sew over it by machine and remove the basting stitches without disturbing the machine stitches. For $5.50, you get a big spool.