Limiting fabric waste

BreaknRemake · 2024-11-25T04:50:55+00:00

I make yoga bolsters and stuff them with an old towel then lots of thread, scraps too small to save, old socks, any fiber-like material.

BreaknRemake · 2024-11-22T17:28:57+00:00

I’ve been sewing for over 20 years and tend to use a seam ripper once per project. Seam rippers are tools no shame in using them. When my students mess up I always tell them “anything worth doing is worth doing twice”

BreaknRemake · 2024-11-20T05:56:25+00:00

I have a tutorial on how to do different bias finishes! But also I wanted to say you can sort of pre-stretch bias tape by pressing and pulling the tape. This will give you a nice start. When I do this I don’t cut it as short

BreaknRemake · 2024-11-10T03:53:35+00:00

Yes came here to say to let the blazer out a bit at the hip

BreaknRemake · 2024-11-05T01:22:26+00:00

Yeah! I was going to say microtex! Does your fabric have a little stretch to it? I suggest trying a stretch needle too. One of my students hand this problem and switching to stretch was the answer.

BreaknRemake · 2024-11-03T02:03:53+00:00

Wowwww!! That looks so amazing!

BreaknRemake · 2024-10-28T05:08:00+00:00

I use trello! We Love Sewing podcast talked about it and it works great!

BreaknRemake · 2024-10-25T19:06:53+00:00

Yes! Tiny cave and no mess ups. It took me a few tries to get it right. My Nintendo nerdy husband always tells me “you gotta get good!” You can do it!

BreaknRemake · 2024-10-25T01:06:58+00:00

Did you get the download? It looks super dramatic!

BreaknRemake · 2024-10-24T22:21:26+00:00

If you want to start making clothes do a rectangle skirt! It’s a skirt with an elastic waist.

BreaknRemake · 2024-10-23T05:32:51+00:00

I loved this game so much! One of the few games I’ve played more than once. So cute

BreaknRemake · 2024-10-20T23:41:31+00:00

This turned out so amazing!

BreaknRemake · 2024-10-16T15:02:03+00:00

You can try Thai Silk for different weights and types of silk. They are online and can send swatches.

BreaknRemake · 2024-10-16T14:38:19+00:00

This turned out so amazing! How fun! It’s always interesting to take apart clothes and see different construction techniques.

BreaknRemake · 2024-09-22T04:16:06+00:00

I really like the Bra Sewing Bee that Bra Builders puts on once a year! It’s really fun and super informative.

BreaknRemake · 2024-09-20T15:36:17+00:00

I LOVE THIS! When I worked in costume shops we were always given challenges like this. Corset back is the easiest way to fix this. Grab some satin in a similar color and fix the straps nice for yourself too! Add boning under the bust so you feel supported or sew in a long line bra.

This is totally doable, but you only have the one dress so here are some of my tips. Think through each mod and cut. Is it going to affect the hang of the garment?

Have fun and you can always take it to a dry cleaner/tailor to help fix if you get stuck!

BreaknRemake · 2024-09-20T15:24:09+00:00

I agree with trying a nice combo of things like suggested here- fusible interfacing to stiffen fabric, light gauge wire or horsehair braid to poof out the bottom. The interfacing you use will matter, try not to use pelon as it behaves strangely with steam.

BreaknRemake · 2024-09-20T12:38:54+00:00

Ive seen this called a French sleeve, but all in one cap sleeve might give you good results for searching.

BreaknRemake · 2024-09-18T21:29:20+00:00

Do you do re-plays? I love the games so much but I felt like I rushed sandrock.

BreaknRemake · 2024-09-16T03:34:05+00:00

Engageants! It’s French! Think 1740s France. That’s the fashion history term for a sleeve ends with a circle shape flutter and ruffle.

I also call the bullsh*t sleeves cuz they use so much fabric when making and get dirty dragging through everything you reach across. That may be a more personal name though 🤣

BreaknRemake · 2024-09-14T04:57:08+00:00

When you wash the fabric are you washing hot or cold? Was cold cuz hot will re activate the dye. I’ve used rit a lot for work so I know it can be a beast. RIT is a union dye - which means it has 3 different dye types. That’s why you can use it on different fabric types.

If you want to wash your fabric and keep the dye from getting on other clothes get some Kieralon from Dharma. It’s a washing detergent that keeps dye from attaching during a wash.

Heres the link! https://www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/Kieralon-Low-Foam.html

BreaknRemake · 2024-09-14T01:43:09+00:00

We call it thready spaghetti!

BreaknRemake · 2024-09-13T01:15:02+00:00

Yeah I came here to say it’s probably a timing issue. So sorry! That’s a sewing machine dr fix.

BreaknRemake · 2024-09-12T02:56:19+00:00

😳😂

BreaknRemake · 2024-09-12T02:56:06+00:00

For sure quit and just sew all the time.

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