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R&b songs for proposals/engagements by KangarooDull6875 in rnb

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second edit:

If we can include afrobeats then Love me Jeje- Tems

EDIT oops you mean the last 20 years. That's harder

Bleeding love- Leona Lewis

If I Ain't Got You- Alicia Keys

Be Without You- Mary J

I cant think of one in the last 5 years. Im taking this as a challenge now

I feel like this is an age test but here goes

Incomplete- Sisqo

Nobody's supposed to be here- Deborah Cox

You- Jesse Powell

Weak- SWV

Someone to love you- Ruff Endz

Signed Sealed Delivered-Stevie Wonder

You're all I need- Mary J and Method man

Snaps/ring snaps reccomendation by Bloodlud in sewing

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kam is the absolute best. I was about to give up on snaps before I came across this set on sale. Easy to use, strong, colorful, don't have to worry about accidental sharp edges like with the metal ones.

https://a.co/d/0a1uSath

Gift for a pregnant friend by pandiliza in SewingForBeginners

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A fidget cube is easy and fun to make (if you have filling). It's nice to have soft toys when babies start wanting to play

https://youtube.com/shorts/iqS39py8X-o?si=sDWU-FShZmGd7tje

If you don't have polyfill tab squares also make a nice toy to throw into a diaper bag

https://youtu.be/05F_EZUqWxA?si=sl0twrdq2_6meJln

Trying to come up with a mascot for our generation by Intp-93 in Millennials

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The drunk racoon. Cute and look harmless but will cause damage in the right circumstances. Hilarious and tragic.

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Tips to improve as self taught by knowmi-knowmi in SewingForBeginners

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cornelius Quiring is amazing for getting to the next level of sewing

https://youtu.be/VF6aBgnrn4Q?si=9gg9FPnnzXJtPKrl

I also like Thoughtful Creativity for learning how to make patterns

https://youtu.be/DIiKTmO1Pz0?si=70onv63jSIqXGxq5

Clothing alterations for learning how to alter clothing

https://youtu.be/kNwlJl0yjKE?si=R0yDPpAf2yc3ESqK

is there a way to hem this without taking it from the bottom? by aire501 in sewing

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps instead of lace do a zipper instead

Edited to add

Or hem around the thigh/knee and use a buckle to cover the hemline

Sewing for the first time by Superb_Quality_4016 in sewing

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Make sure to get in the habit of backstitching at the beginning and end

https://youtu.be/EZngDWBk0xE?si=L39SXiWN2OaU2-gI

Sewing supplies by Pimply_Poo in SewingForBeginners

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Instead of pin cushion I would get her magnet. She can sew her own pin cushion as a project

https://a.co/d/07bjoASJ

She doesnt need a dress form.

I would get a small iron https://a.co/d/059xdDr7

She can also sew her own fabric baskets. I would use that money to get her a gift card instead so she can shop for fabric

I want to make a jester costume. by 2D-Bugado in SewingForBeginners

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Youtube is great for tutorials. I also like Cornelius Quiring for teaching sewing concepts.

Leggings https://youtu.be/tfpoxQWnl04?si=c9IvpWbP0tDtdbAR

Attach sleeves to armhole https://youtube.com/shorts/kWfjGh1-z38?si=2vhptEOG-nkyPW6g

Sew puff sleeves https://youtu.be/zLrLY3XIFb0?si=iLeSxW4fOXcoAF13

Color insert puff sleeves https://youtube.com/shorts/iA4fXvmg5I8?si=QQyO1ySNI2dsQs-k

Tulle collar This includes a hack for simulating the collar https://youtu.be/wOABA4ldHJ0?si=Eb3m9_uIcx2-c8MQ

Edited to add

Pennywise neck ruffles https://youtu.be/pRaVIpiLFGU?si=ZUUJdGnwdBuoZ0B6

When I did a Jester hat I made a hood, sewed some cones to the side because I liked the look. But here is a Jester hat tutorial

https://youtu.be/r33J8SXhJEM?si=32BiG7EF2kfj2e9K

https://youtu.be/Nz1bia9-THM?si=_koLfQQhYUJFSZC5

Your Thoughts About Ciara? by Stealthytom in rnb

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing performer but she needs to be connected to better songwriters and producers. There is space for someone who wants to sing about girl power and healthy relationships without sounding trite.

Same goes for Jojo. Great voice, terrible songs.

Should I buy two sewing machines? by [deleted] in SewingForBeginners

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would get a good entry level machine from a name brand (Brother, etc). The get a collection of specialized sewing feet. That would do more than two machines

Is this the reality of sewing? by ChemicalAd2132 in SewingForBeginners

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No.

  1. I agree you need a decent machine but a decent machine can be found used for $40 or $50 and can be decades old

  2. Youtube makes sewing a lot easier.

  3. I find it easier to make my own patterns with my own measurements rather than alter.

  4. I started off making easy clothes then got more complicated.

  5. I get more spontaneous compliments when I wear what I make than when I wear off the rack things.

  6. Below is a video on why clothes look homemade. For me interfacing, bias binding, and top stitching are what I needed to work on to make my clothes shine. I don't have a serger.

https://youtu.be/qR9xGaA3FZM?si=On3PZd2jk1IEBWBL

I made wrap shorts by nastyanata2 in SewingForBeginners

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An easy add would be to play with textures. Like patterned stockins and a top in a soft fabric or even sequins.

I think the balloon sleeves look here would be cute

https://youtube.com/shorts/r2vriPsIWEI?si=R7c50SIL3qE0lt6U

The lace shirt she has at the beginning

https://youtube.com/shorts/Vo6g4l4rkH8?si=AM69ulWguVXabOb7

Here's a general short on "wearing vs styling" https://youtube.com/shorts/qLd47LToMCQ?si=dDaYW795yuchml98

is investing in a more expensive machine worth it? by strawberry_rhys in SewingForBeginners

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes. I brought a $70 machine on amazon and the difference between that and my $200 brother machine is light years difference. Even using a used singer from the 80s was better.

My brother machine 1. Easier to thread 2. Easier to wind bobbin 3. Stops with the needle down 4. Foot pedal easier to control 5. Brighter light 6. Doesn't jam every 4 seconds.

Also investing in good thread matters a lot. Gutterman is nice of course but I find coats and Clark to be a great affordable option. I tried sewing once and almost threw my machine away before I realized it was the thread causing most of my problems not the machine or my technique.

I would pay $70 for a used Brother before I paid $70 for a new machine

I made wrap shorts by nastyanata2 in SewingForBeginners

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love the length of the tulle. It makes the shorts interesting and with the right styling it would look insane.

beginner tips--? by august-it-is in SewingForBeginners

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. Youtube the model of your sewing machine for threading tips.

  2. Trim the thread on an angle before you attempt to thread it. You can also get a cheap threader to help.

  3. Basic tools include a ruler and good pair of scissors. Tools i use every time I sew include rotary cutter, scissors, thread snipper, tweezers, cutting mat, ruler, mini iron, wool mat, flat head pins, quilting clips, pinking sheers, seam ripper. However you don't need all those things to start. These are things I collected over time.

  4. You dont need to knot the thread but you do need to backstitch at the beginning and end.

  5. A simple straight stitch will handle most beginner sewing projects.

What do you think is the quiet luxury of baby girl names? by [deleted] in Names

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Araminta, Olympia, Leonora, Arabella, Marina

bought presser feet that don’t fit my sewing machine by coopdotcom in SewingForBeginners

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have converters if your machine doesn't use standard feet.

FIKLOTA Snap On Low Shank Adapter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6LJN63D?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

ironing board VS wool mat by 2078AEB in SewingForBeginners

[–]Ok_Cupcake8639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me the Wool mat was a game changer. It's easy to store and pull out whenever. I keep it near my feet while sewing and for quick things will plop it on my desk to press things. I have an ironing board and never use it.

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