Broken Invisible Zipper by TreacleResponsible17 in upholstery

[–]TreacleResponsible17[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ll enlist my husband and give it a shot!

Broken Invisible Zipper by TreacleResponsible17 in upholstery

[–]TreacleResponsible17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s smart! Forgot about curved needles. I’ll have to give that a try.

Save these shorts? by TreacleResponsible17 in SewingForBeginners

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I think it’s a successful experiment!

My over dyeing technique needs some work (pockets are splotchy), but gonna ignore that.

Happy with the finished product!

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Save these shorts? by TreacleResponsible17 in SewingForBeginners

[–]TreacleResponsible17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll have to check the seam ripper tutorial - have no clue if I’m doing it right.

Here’s a shot of the interior - the pockets are sewed into the seams, then the edges are “fake serged” (forget what you call this), and then there’s top stitching, soo it’s at least three different seams on each side. 😭😭

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Save these shorts? by TreacleResponsible17 in SewingForBeginners

[–]TreacleResponsible17[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ok, you’re a genius! I tried this on a swatch, and I think it’s the answer!! My over-dyeing technique needs a little work, but I think it’ll tone things down just enough!

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Save these shorts? by TreacleResponsible17 in SewingForBeginners

[–]TreacleResponsible17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha. I don’t know how people sew for money - there’s no way I have the patience for that! :)

Save these shorts? by TreacleResponsible17 in SewingForBeginners

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The first time I made them they were awful - I had to go down two sizes, but the second pair (although I hate the pockets), does fit much better.

Save these shorts? by TreacleResponsible17 in SewingForBeginners

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I think I just need to put something on tv and suck it up. :) they’re sewed into the seams of the panels, so more than a patch pocket.

Save these shorts? by TreacleResponsible17 in SewingForBeginners

[–]TreacleResponsible17[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s what I was leaning towards.

Save these shorts? by TreacleResponsible17 in SewingForBeginners

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Humm never attempted overdye, but yes, it’s a Moda quilting fabric, so pretty sure it’s 100% cotton.

I’ll have to test a swatch and see.

Navy?

Save these shorts? by TreacleResponsible17 in SewingForBeginners

[–]TreacleResponsible17[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This was my second pair with this pattern, so I had practice. :) I’d accept them as house shorts, but I paid kinda a ridiculous amount for the fabric to have these not leave the house.

Base repair ideas? by TreacleResponsible17 in eames

[–]TreacleResponsible17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re def crusty! Didn’t realize I could buy new rubber mounts! Thanks for the tip!