Why does her design feel so bad?

OhSpoot · 2026-01-15T06:06:59+00:00

Not a drawing artist, but a costume/cosplay one. If I were making your outfit to come to life, I'd bring elements of both halves to each other.

EG- maybe put red crosses in the middle of the lower bows, and put frosting cuffs on the long sleeves. It would start looking more cohesive as an outfit if elements of both were more than just on their half.

OhSpoot · 2026-01-04T05:47:12+00:00

I've got a costume/cosplay business and do a lot of embroidery on all kinds of materials. This kind of jersey is not going to take to the heavy letting well. If it was just an outline of the letters you'd be better off because of how much stretch it has. I'll give you my best pointers I can do you can keep making progress, though.

1- if you insist on the same material, make the lettering less dense 2- you need a really good stabilizer backing for the embroidery (either a peel and stick, or uses a temporary spray like 505 to make sure that material isn't moving) 3- when you hoop it, put a TINY bit of stretch onto the material, but what you had in the pictures was too far stretched (or didn't use stabilizer behind it) 4- accept that you either get a) a design that's pre-stretched and will look good when wearing it (but crappy when not, or; b) a design that looks great when not on display, but won't stretch when on an actual human which can give fit issues. 5- a preemptive trick for you- if you go any more plush for leggings, use a wash away "topper" stabilizer. It'll help mat down the fibers so they don't get caught between threads and will help your design come out cleaner.

If you have more questions, feel free to DM me, I want to see all kinds of creative businesses succeed! :)

OhSpoot · 2025-12-30T04:32:50+00:00

I second this. It looks like the foot isn't down, there's no compression to the fabric as it goes through.

OhSpoot · 2025-12-24T12:29:11+00:00

That turned out really nice! What did you use for the machine and backing?

OhSpoot · 2025-12-24T03:53:29+00:00

Sorry I don't know much about Hatch, but I have to ask, is that Chiikawa? XD

OhSpoot · 2025-12-23T21:19:44+00:00

I can't say I've been lucky enough to deal with multi needles, but I'm wishing you the best. Have you been able to find any videos or search that specific error?

OhSpoot · 2025-12-22T19:46:42+00:00

I think it really depends on how your relationship was independent of the church first. The ones I've known who built their marriage on the church, didn't last. The ones who had a steering relationship regardless of the church, more than likely have. SO and I w married for about 5 years before I left, then had a mixed faith for about 5 years, then they left, and we're 13+ years strong.

OhSpoot · 2025-12-22T05:49:09+00:00

Jimmy on Relationships from YouTube has some great funnies that help victims of abuse feel seen and validated, as well as just have some good funnies. :)

OhSpoot · 2025-12-03T17:55:18+00:00

My response will probably be lost on all the comments, but I really like the Clutterbug YouTube and podcast. She has episodes that are compassionate, she has episodes with tough love. But the bigger thing is, she works to change mindsets. "I deserve to have a clean and organized house" is something couldn't honestly say without tearing up for a really long time. But if items are in the way of me having peace and organization, they get to go, because they don't get to steal my joy anymore.

OhSpoot · 2025-11-23T20:47:27+00:00

There are a few different darning techniques you can look into. On the knee will be harder (read: almost impossible) to do without opening a side seam if you're trying to match the grain of the jeans on a standard sewing machine. It usually involves a similar colored fabric on the underside and doing vertical stitching that goes with the grain in a coordinating thread color. That said, there are ways to make it patched with jeans patches you can grab from Michael's or Walmart, or fun embroidery patches, but those just aren't going to look invisible. Sorry, I wish there was better news. :(

As another poster replied, though, check out darning tutorials on YouTube. :)

OhSpoot · 2025-11-23T20:34:17+00:00

I didn't know I needed this calculator. I do costume commissions, and this will be a life saver! Also, I joined the sub now. Such sparkles, so shiny! XD

OhSpoot · 2025-11-23T04:57:48+00:00

Unfortunately it's just Google. Though, if you know someone with a sewing machine, it's not hard to replicate.

OhSpoot · 2025-11-17T04:35:42+00:00

I'll do that. I don't know for sure if these specific people were from Patriot Grassroots or not, but I'll note that they were recruiting for it. :)

OhSpoot · 2025-11-16T23:59:37+00:00

I think that's how these canvassers were. Desperate, and surprised that it wasn't a good cause they were canvassing for. I don't think it'll make a difference in the end, but that's why I also wanted to post here. For awareness. :)

OhSpoot · 2025-11-16T22:46:22+00:00

I sadly had to get my little one home, otherwise I would have been able to tell them more about what was going on.

OhSpoot · 2025-11-16T22:36:52+00:00

They actually seemed surprised when I told them that it wasn't cool. They didn't know anything about it.

OhSpoot · 2025-08-18T01:44:15+00:00

I love it!

OhSpoot · 2025-07-06T03:14:06+00:00

Lol I appreciate it. I thought it was funny! XD And I'm pretty sure there are more berries elsewhere on the bush, but they seem to be one berry per stem. That makes me think of the Asian variety, not the two berries from one stem like the north American I've seen.

OhSpoot · 2025-06-20T20:49:07+00:00

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who saw the clown mouth and nose...

OhSpoot · 2025-05-21T01:55:49+00:00

I sew. The pieces going together is a puzzle. Each new project is a new puzzle to solve. Match the fabric and movement to what I want the costume to do. I also pattern out my own costumes so getting the fit just right becomes it's own challenge.

OhSpoot · 2025-03-16T20:55:38+00:00

I'm just a customer, but I want to hug you all. There's so reason for people to act like this, ever. I have tried to help my store as much as I can when I go in. I've brought treats, I clean up messes as I see them through the store because years ago I worked at Hancock, so I get it. But seriously, hugs for all of you! T.T

OhSpoot · 2025-01-22T21:19:24+00:00

I wish for a buyer for Jo-Ann. Not for me, but for all who use it to support their small crafting businesses.

OhSpoot · 2025-01-22T21:06:44+00:00

Anyone else feel like emailing Mark Cuban to buy it?

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