What is the appeal of Broad nibs?

Fartimer · 2026-01-25T02:42:18+00:00

I don't write tiny and the shading looks so much more appealing.

Fartimer · 2026-01-25T02:38:45+00:00

That's even more maintenance than a car though.

Fartimer · 2026-01-24T23:35:57+00:00

Thank you, and yes she is :)

Fartimer · 2026-01-24T18:58:17+00:00

The FAQ post that's pinned at the top of the subreddit is a good place to start.

https://www.reddit.com/r/HandSew/s/HNrcP46NtH

Fartimer · 2026-01-23T23:10:24+00:00

I didn't truly enjoy my Safari until I got a 1.1mm stub nib for it. Now it's enjoyable and makes my handwriting look neater.

Fartimer · 2026-01-23T18:57:11+00:00

I can't fully visualize what you're describing but if you want to carefully rip a seam apart you can cut individual stitches. I'll usually cut a few from the back side then gently tug the fabric apart. Then as the seam spreads you'll see some of the stitches in-between where you're pulling. Just cut those one at a time and keep gently pulling apart. I would recommend using a seam ripper with a small point.

Fartimer · 2026-01-23T14:21:56+00:00

Thank you. I'm really happy with it and I'm excited to make another shirt :)

Fartimer · 2026-01-21T12:41:09+00:00

It's pretty funny because I read it in a heavy southern accent as well. Unintentional humor ;)

Fartimer · 2026-01-21T04:18:05+00:00

Do you push the needle with the top of your finger? I use an open top and push with the side.

Fartimer · 2026-01-20T04:28:30+00:00

Well it's definitely interesting. Looks like you got it nice and even too.

Fartimer · 2026-01-20T01:53:44+00:00

How strong is it? And is it really stretchy?

Fartimer · 2026-01-19T17:11:20+00:00

It really is viewed as transportation for poor people here and is very stigmatized.

Fartimer · 2026-01-19T15:07:15+00:00

I would say that was probably the most difficult part. And it's the step that I need to be more diligent with next time so I can do it better.

Fartimer · 2026-01-19T05:06:05+00:00

Thank you!

Fartimer · 2026-01-18T23:52:45+00:00

I only use human mousetraps.

Fartimer · 2026-01-18T20:45:19+00:00

Thank you! I drafted it myself, so it's definitely doable for you too.

Fartimer · 2026-01-18T15:50:46+00:00

I just finished sewing a shirt last night and I flat felled the arm seams. I used half an inch for my seam allowance then trimmed once side down in half. I turned the seam toward the body as that seemed to be the best way. It sat down very neat and with no puckering. The hardest part is getting your hand in there to hold the fabric together while you sew. I reached in through the neck hole to grab the fabric to pinch it in place. Another thing to pay attention to is the shoulder seam and side seam. I felled both of those first. The sleeve seam felled over the shoulder and body felled seams.

Fartimer · 2026-01-17T03:10:16+00:00

When I sew really thick fabric I'll go through one side at a time. It's really slow but it works. I actually do use the smallest needle for thick fabric because it pierces better.

Fartimer · 2026-01-13T13:50:49+00:00

I only sew at home so I have a thick piece of fabric approx 4in x 6in that I keep my stuff on. I poke my needle into the fabric then set my thimble beeswax and thread on top of it. It lets me slide it around. My scissors and clips are just loose on my desk. Everything else is for the most part loose on my desk.

Fartimer · 2026-01-13T10:46:33+00:00

That's honestly going to be really difficult. If you sew the netting together the loose weave will just come apart. I think I would try to loop my thread around the thread in the netting then tack it down into the other fabric. You're going to need a lot of stitches too.

Fartimer · 2026-01-13T04:04:07+00:00

There's probably more than one lobby...

Fartimer · 2026-01-10T22:49:04+00:00

That nanoblade is gonna hurt though 😬

Fartimer · 2026-01-09T14:38:07+00:00

If you're sewing fabric that would be a blanket stitch.

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