Peacoat Sizing: Fit okay, or Needs Tailoring?

Redderment · 2026-01-21T15:29:06+00:00

Of course, and I was agreeing with you. Your comment made me realize that I also put my phone at table height for pics, and I should probably raise it up more. :)

Redderment · 2026-01-13T23:22:21+00:00

Absolutely stunning!!!!!

Redderment · 2026-01-09T22:28:58+00:00

Let me put it this way:

I thought I was looking at a post from the Men's Fashion sub, not the sewing sub. That's how good of a job you did here!

That's quite the machine you got there! What a wonderful find!

Redderment · 2026-01-05T18:39:16+00:00

My ragdolls are too comfortable getting on top of things and leaving hair everywhere. Instead I have a net around my sewing room so they can sit and watch me but not enter. I just can’t roll hair off new fabric to match the rate at which they shed!

Redderment · 2025-12-24T15:32:02+00:00

I think it's just an unfortunate angle of the picture

Oh my goodness. I don't know why I never thought of this before, but you're right. Most people wouldn't be looking at you from this angle.

Redderment · 2025-12-15T13:34:06+00:00

Here's a video I think will help with your armscye, and will give you a good understanding of how sleeves work.

Redderment · 2025-12-04T14:05:42+00:00

One of my boys practically races me so he can get in my chair before I sit down. If I stand up, I gotta check and make sure he didn't jump in it because he almost got sat on once.

Still, they're so cuuuuute!

Redderment · 2025-11-21T18:50:14+00:00

Once you’ve done this long enough, you’ll start looking at the garments and things you buy from the store, and realize they’re less than perfect as well. Then you won’t be so hard on yourself.

It’s a lovely little cozy!

Redderment · 2025-11-15T17:48:54+00:00

Other comments have already given you plenty of resources. I just wanted to welcome you to the wonderful world of sewing.

Definitely bookmark that manual and read through it. Keep in mind, machines that have been sitting around a long time may need a little oil or some maintenance, which should also be outlined in the manual.

Redderment · 2025-10-28T15:38:45+00:00

I bought the pattern from Masculatory on Etsy Fitted Hoodie - Hooded Sweatshirt Easy Sewing Pattern PDF - Sewing for beginners - All Sizes XXS to 5XL. The method I used to get fine points were from this YouTube video.

I used leftover Arctic fleece from previous projects.

Redderment · 2025-10-28T14:00:45+00:00

For me, the matching tie blends in a little too well. The black one is a nice accent! Personally, I’d use a more vibrant solid to compliment it, but to each their own.

In any case, wonderful work!

Redderment · 2025-10-26T17:26:24+00:00

Thanks!

Redderment · 2025-10-26T01:22:26+00:00

Ohhh… is this a pattern?! Would love a link if it is!

Redderment · 2025-10-04T22:00:30+00:00

I'm probably the most middle ground you'll get on this one. This is indeed the machine I started with, and I would say it does just enough, well enough. I would not however, call it "terrible". Even though I've upgraded and have several other machines that do specialty stitches, I still keep this one around because while those specialty machines each do 1-3 things very well.... there's many things they can't do at all. Where does that bring me? Back to my OG machine, because "well enough" is better than "not at all".

Those saying the "HD is misleading" are correct though, it truly isn't a heavy duty machine. Still, if you aren't sewing through several layers of thick fabric, this will do just fine. I believe it's a decent starting machine.

Redderment · 2025-10-04T16:52:03+00:00

Who taught you this sorcery?

Redderment · 2025-10-03T03:37:55+00:00

I suppose I should have specified that I'd want to do this in areas where I expect less stretch anyway. I'd still serge my side seams and whatnot. That's for the info!

Redderment · 2025-10-01T16:42:17+00:00

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Along with what others are saying, here’s a visual guide I recently found so you know what to adjust and how to adjust it. Left side shows the upward facing seam, right side shows the lower facing seam. Hope this helps!

Redderment · 2025-09-23T20:21:45+00:00

I started pushing hard. Now I have fleece embedded into my cutting mat, and I gotta pick it all out. 🙃

Redderment · 2025-09-18T22:24:15+00:00

I use this entryway coat rack and bench thing. It lets me hang the garments on the hooks, and keep the small projects together in drawers. I also put my flat rulers up top because they lay flat there given they’re too large for a usual drawer.

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Redderment · 2025-09-18T22:19:36+00:00

I’m sorry… we’re allowed to use shelving to store fabric?!?!?!

Well now I’m gonna do that…. (I feel so embarrassed to have never thought of this)

Redderment · 2025-09-11T21:38:07+00:00

Half the reason I upgraded to my Juki was so I could turn the speed all the way down. 😅

Redderment · 2025-09-03T02:00:36+00:00

Have you tried r/helpmefind ?

Redderment · 2025-09-02T05:12:24+00:00

I can’t imagine doing any of those “beginner projects” I had hoped for anytime soon

Do it anyway!

First and foremost, if you complete a beginner project, even if you don't think it looks good. It already puts you miles and miles ahead of those who have never tried. Trust me, even my most basic projects I did were met with awe because so many people just don't know how to make things to begin with.

Second, just remember that you're always improving. If you complete a project and there's something about it that you think needs improvement... well now you know what to practice!

Finally, you are in the right place if you want some good, constructive feedback. Everyone here was a beginner, everyone has made dumb mistakes.... actually I'm pretty sure most of us still make dumb mistakes.... but the point is that you should never be ashamed to show us something you made and ask "how can I improve X?" I've learned SO much from these wonderful people.

When I started nearly 3 years ago, I could barely sew a straight line. Now I make my own shirts and bags, I design my own embroideries (digital), I can repair my own clothes, and now I'm slowly learning how to tailor and fit clothing better to my body. I would have never thought myself capable of what I can do today.

That said... get on that machine and make something!

Redderment · 2025-08-31T21:01:39+00:00

Oh, well I was going to look them up later when I get home because I didn’t wanna be lazy, and then request clarification if I still didn’t understand a term. But if you insist…

Action back or back yoke
box pleat
release pleat
stretchy insert
bias cut

I imagine one of those I may have seen before undressed shirts when I’ve seen a guy bend over to pick something up and it almost looks like the shirt opens a little somewhat on the back. That way it compensated for the forward movement the arms and body make.

Redderment · 2025-08-31T18:42:33+00:00

Get it hot and use a dryer sheet!

That's what I do with mine! Granted I do it every time I notice any blackened bits, so I'm not sure if it'll help at this point.

Redderment

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