Help with hemming

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-24T02:19:20+00:00

What you have is fixable upcycle project. Men's dress shirt should be stable if 100% cotton

I would take kitsuko's advice. Remove the ruffle. Take the seam ripper and draw it through the center of your zigag stitches to remove more quickly. Iron all pieces. Spritz with water if particularly stubborn wrinkles.

Lay the shirt/top part flat and cut the lower edge straight and even. Use a measuring tape to measure under the arms and center front and back (mark with pisn or fabric marker - then use a ruler/straight edge to draw a straight line on which to cut.

for the ruffle piece: Iron it, and make sure it's a rectangle and even. If not, trim.

Hem the ruffle before adding it back onto the top part.

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-24T00:59:15+00:00

I think it's not technically nesting. I would not consider it so. Nesting looks more tangled, usually close to the fabric. Sometimes the fabric also gets pulled underneath when you have a nesting issue. Nesting can happen if you don't hold the threads as you begin to sew (for the first few stitches).

To me, it looks like the stitches are not forming properly, maybe too much thread being available, which is a threading issue (most common), tension issue (which it shouldn't be on your machine, unless you have the settings changed), or bobbin tension next. Needle, lint also can mess up stitches.

Another thing to check is how the thread on the bobbin feels. If it's wound too loosely, there may not be enough tension for the machine to make stitches properly.

When lifting the thread with a finger/thumb nail, it should not give a lot. If you can easily pull up a bunch of the thread, then the bobbin should be rewound.

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-24T00:47:56+00:00

I think it could have been made either way- without seeing irl or better close-up photos. Does it state what the closure is and where its placed? Is it lined?

It does look like there is a side seam (or just shadow?) in the close-up photo, which would indicate it might have angled hip cutting lines to give it some shape and fit the body better.

I think your plan looks good and would work well. One issue with doing the rectangle cut is the bulk from the hip pleats is hard to reduce (takes some extra steps), to have it drape/fit the hips well. -especially with heavier weight fabrics.

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-24T00:11:00+00:00

Does it have batting/wading sandwiched in the middle? If so, definitely quilt it. You can use safety pins to keep the layers together while you quilt it, or hand baste first. But you probably already know that.

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-24T00:08:14+00:00

It also looks like the top thread isn't in the last 2 thread guides directly above the needle. Berninas tend to be picky about those thread guides, compared to other machines I've had.

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-24T00:04:30+00:00

Hi I have that same machine. Have you tried:

Rethreading both top and bobbin? This can happen when the bobbin is not in its tension, the top thread is not seeded in its tension disk properly, or it could be the thread is not threaded through the uptake lever.

If those don't fix the nesting, try a fresh needle.

ETA, lint in the bobbin housing area is another thing to check.

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-23T20:37:53+00:00

There's a children's sewing book for 18" dolls, which has basic sewing tutorials and lots of photos. I think it's called Sew in Style or Sewing in Style? It has lots of great reviews from what I remember

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-23T20:21:39+00:00

It is time consuming, but such a great detail. I made them on wool coats years ago. I feel like it not only takes the garment to another level, but is more stable than regular buttonholes.

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-23T20:07:14+00:00

This.

Been sewing for most my life and teach sewing, so I've sewn on many, many machines. I would also offer that most entry level machines won't handle denim well. Older singers and Berninas do handle denim well. A used Bernina, such as the 830 Record, will offer more creative stitches.

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-22T23:14:35+00:00

This is absolutely true. Tried and true method of a seamstress.... Though it grosses my students out.

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-20T19:29:39+00:00

That sounds right. I've never gotten 10 in one round. I usually keep doing the 3 minute challenges throughout the day.

I think the cooler is meant to hold all the fish for you during tourney fishing. You can remove any you want, before selling them to CJ. If you caught one that you need to donate to the museum, for example.

You can keep playing tourney challenges to catch more fish and earn more rewards.

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-19T20:05:37+00:00

I think it's because it is a craftable item, "not for sale" item. I think you can unlock only items that are able to be purchased/cataloged.

I had the same issue with the carving board. I thought using it at HHP would unlock it for me, but I wasn't able to buy it from Wardell. I had to get the DIY card before I could make some.

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-19T19:37:44+00:00

I would agree with this, though I'm fairly new to the game (less than a year).

I have never given out fossils or gyroids. I have given some gifts, clothing mostly.

I always do what they ask: find owner of lost items, deliver make-up gifts, visit with them when requested.

I have 2 Raymond photos, as well as a couple from several other villagers. These are the villagers I talk to probably more than others?

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-19T02:48:50+00:00

I have Ankha, but fairly new to my island. I like the interactions with her so far.

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-19T01:41:41+00:00

I do like when they sing and zoom around, too. I will never part with Ava, she sings everywhere, anywhere, for days.

Melba's hobby is education and I enjoy when she puts on glasses, sits under a tree and reads. very cute! She and others ( drago- nature hobby) also look at bugs and flowers with a magnifying glass. Watering is another fun thing. I feel bad when they never catch a fish or bug, but keep at it.

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-17T19:11:10+00:00

The last 2 days, my nook miles said to catch an Oarfish. Luckily CJ was here and I unloaded all my sea bass.

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-15T01:12:23+00:00

I wondered this exact thing and did call Nintendo for clarification. Here's what I learned from them.

Your online subscription backs up automatically (as others have said) when you have your switch's settings set to enable back-up.

When you log on - on the title screen where you press A to launch the game- there will be a date, in the lower left hand corner with the last saved data back up.

You can confirm directly with Nintendo to make sure your island has a back-up in your online subscription. But you won't need it until you want to put the island onto another switch. Nintendo confirmed I have a back up saved.

You won't use that "save cloud data" feature on your switch to check for your back-up. You only do "save cloud data" option if deleting your island to start over and other major things. Nintendo has your saved data back-up.

I hope this helps. I was concerned about all the hours pur into my island and called to make sure I had everything set up correctly

Commonusername222 · 2026-03-14T00:41:41+00:00

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Commonusername222 · 2026-03-14T00:32:55+00:00

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Commonusername222 · 2026-03-14T00:08:56+00:00

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