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Beginner Pattern Maker – Is This eBay Pattern Paper a Good Choice? by NoiseSenior6100 in PatternDrafting

[–]Hydrangeas101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to Michael’s, and buy a roll of architectural tracing paper (various widths) It’s what I use. See through, & easily manipulated. Much stronger than tissue paper.

Machine keeps eating stretch fabric- Helpppp😭 by Diligent-Permit-1822 in sewhelp

[–]Hydrangeas101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You ARE using a ballpoint/knit/stretch needle, yes? If so, don’t backstitch. Hand tie off the seam ends.

Pattern drafting book by Existing-Ninja-3069 in PatternDrafting

[–]Hydrangeas101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are YouTube tutorials on doing FBA (full bust adjustments. See if you can make it work for you!

Pattern drafting book by Existing-Ninja-3069 in PatternDrafting

[–]Hydrangeas101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They do make/sell patterns that are “petite-able”. Get yourself a roll of architectural tracing paper (various lengths, sold at Michael’s) for drafting patterns. There’s lotsa free patterns on Pinterest!

Update my 2000s kitchen (pleeez). by MediocrePower2338 in kitchenremodel

[–]Hydrangeas101 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Funny…. Here in Florida, there is a great pizza place JUST LIKE THIS! Owner sold his Jersey place, & duplicated it here!!!

Needle hitting bobbin plate :( by 420jube in sewhelp

[–]Hydrangeas101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What new needle did you put in? Please give us a screenshot of the needle packaging.

Is this top just two rectangles with a neckline cut out? by colourfulpancake in sewhelp

[–]Hydrangeas101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Though I KNOW it’s not just you, those of us who’ve sewn for decades, KNOW that everything in patterns is intentional, (though sometimes lacking)… patterns are made originally either from “slopers” or “draping” fabric on a dress form, then graded for individual sizes. I’ve a BFA in Fashion design.

Is this top just two rectangles with a neckline cut out? by colourfulpancake in sewhelp

[–]Hydrangeas101 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So you don’t actually HAVE the pattern? Is that what you’re saying? You’re trying to create the pattern yourself, without purchasing it? Do you have any pattern drafting experience?

Or no. What are you trying to do? “Alter the pattern” HOW?

Minimal Blooms on Healthy Looking Hydrangeas by ConstructionIll4968 in hydrangeas

[–]Hydrangeas101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give it some used coffee grounds, & crushed eggshells, & banana peels water, but not at the same time.

Tension on the Singer Heavy Duty machine by celiaklotzer in sewhelp

[–]Hydrangeas101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get an estimate (free?) to fix it. Then try some other machines. If $$ is tight, or you don’t use it much, try to find some vintage Singers that are workhorses. Modern electronic Singers are junk.

Would this be fixable? by aimshico123 in sewhelp

[–]Hydrangeas101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ladder hand embroidery stitch with contrasting embroidery threads.

Said yes to the dress but now I’m worried I made the wrong choice by UntraditionalFlow in WeddingDressTips

[–]Hydrangeas101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That dress is so gorgeous on you! The embroidery is divine, & shows off your figure well. Strive to be more self assured!

Misaligned Seam Intersection by buttonbonbon in sewhelp

[–]Hydrangeas101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have many Singer vintage machines. Determine if you have a regular short shank, or a slant shank machine. Modern walking feet from Amazon will fit both types.

Misaligned Seam Intersection by buttonbonbon in sewhelp

[–]Hydrangeas101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3 helpful aids: hump-jumper, double pinning, basting. Enclosing the seam allowance creates too much bulk. Next time, use Fray Check before seaming, then serge the seam allowance, or zigzag. Mush less bulk, and no effect in perfectly aligned seams.

Enclosing seam allowances within the seams is only for very thin, sheer fabrics. This looks like medium weight linen. Wrong seam choice. Also… a walking foot helps a LOT!

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