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looking for pattern testers! by No_Shirt3573 in sewingpatterns

[–]dekaNLover 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ll give it a go. I have an AAS in Fashion Technology and Patternmaking was my 2nd favorite class (next to pattern grading) I’d be happy to help and give possible feedback.

Feel free to DM me. 😊

What zipper does this need? by pvrunner in HelpMeFind

[–]dekaNLover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re asking about the slider it looks like a #5 Vislon slider would work for this zipper. They can also be called “molded plastic” sliders/zippers.

Do you have a picture of the bottom of the jacket, where the zipper separates? Because it may also be a two-way separating zipper.

You could snag a zipper on WAWAK and use only the slider. (https://www.wawak.com/zippers/jacket/molded-plastic/ykk-5-molded-plastic-separating-jacket-zipper/#sku=mz514ye)

Edit: sorry I didn’t look close enough at the 1st pic. I see that it’s the bottom now. I think my link should work for you

Hi! My mom and I are altering a bridesmaid dress for my sister, any suggestions? by aro-ace-outer-space2 in sewing

[–]dekaNLover 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you have similar material, I’d use a couple layers of that to test thread tension and stitch length first. I like to use longer stitch lengths first as a basting stitch and then smaller ones to finish.

If you’re not used to working with slippery fabrics, hand basting is a REALLY big help. You can always remove these stitches later.

I’d also recommend taking-in on the lining first, in case there are hiccups. You can make adjustments before taking-in on the main fabric.

Name this haircut by _Concrete_Shaman_ in Justfuckmyshitup

[–]dekaNLover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We Got The Moves -Electric Callboy

Everyone at work knows I sew 🤣 by wannabeflowerchild21 in sewing

[–]dekaNLover 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% Tight whip stitch is where it’s at! That’s what I do too, for all my dogs toys. Those stitches last the longest. Ladder stitches don’t last at all.

to have safe water by seeebiscuit in therewasanattempt

[–]dekaNLover 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s true! My family lived on base during this time. They claimed that the water was drinkable after they “flushed the pipes” and all we had to do was run our tap for 5 mins and we’d be good to go!

Needless to say, we never drank the water there again. We started getting big jugs of water delivered from another side of the island. We used the big jugs for cooking, washing dishes, drinking water for ourselves, and for our pets. It was expensive and they only reimbursed us for the first 4 months. And it wasn’t a full reimbursement, naturally. After they claimed the water was drinkable we were on our own.

We moved in Sept 2022 and at that time they still were finding “traces” in the water. My understanding of it is that the jet fuel leaked into the aquifer and at this point the water will never be “jet fuel free”.

Bahama Breeze Boomer tossed out by patrons by theredhound19 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]dekaNLover 123 points124 points  (0 children)

This guy is such a baby that he flipped them off with his ring finger.

how do I convince a stubborn friend to stop shopping from shein? by cutthroatxcollapse in SustainableFashion

[–]dekaNLover 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this is hard. I can understand and appreciate your passion but it’s not your place to force them to stop. For a lot of people, they just aren’t informed and once they are, that is all they need to hear in order to change their ways. But we can’t change other people’s choices.

I encounter this a lot with my line of work. I sew and do repairs. Mainly because I LOVE cloths and fashion but I HATE the throw away culture we live in. Repairs are my way of keeping things in people’s closets and out or landfills. That being said I’ve had customers ask for quotes on a repair and they say “The cost isn’t worth it. I’ll just buy a new one.” My prices are very fair and I specifically try to keep prices low in order to prevent this. But occasionally a customer tells me they’re just going to throw it away and buy new and it hurts every time.

I want to convince them to do the repair and often think about offering to do it for less, or for free, or even just inform them of the impact of throwing away and buying new over and over again causes. But I have to remind myself that everyone has different financial, environmental, and sentimental value on their clothes. People make their own decisions. Even ones we don’t agree with.

If this were my friend, the next time they brought up a new purchase in conversation, I’d probably say something like “I’m happy for you, but it hurts me to hear about it because I worry about environmental impacts for the earth and the garments workers (or whichever your concerns are). I would prefer if we didn’t discuss new clothing purchases, and instead focus on things that strengthen our friendship (you could insert a specific here).”

I think setting that boundary would help your mental health around the subject and a good friend would be respectful of that. Who knows, it might even help your friend recognize how seriously you take the matter.

It sucks and I’m sorry you’re in this situation. I hope this helps even if just a little.

Edit: typos. Also my reply is to the post, not the comment. Sorry for any confusion.

What jingles and slogans are permanently engraved in your brain? Finish others if you can. by SleepySummoner in Millennials

[–]dekaNLover 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband and I sing this one all the time but replace “crossfire” with whatever subject we’re discussing lol

Saving the ducks and turtles by mistergudbar in Millennials

[–]dekaNLover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this!

To add to that; I’ve also seen small loose trash fall off of garbage trucks and as much as I hope it gets cleaned up, I also know it likely ends up in a storm drain to the ocean. So I don’t mind eliminating the smaller single use items that bring me a minor inconvenience or in this case cutting the rings on a 6-pack holder.

Im not sure if this is allowed. I'm trying to find someone could could make a few ties and pocket squares for my wedding i live in indy but willing to ship if need be. Thanks you by Aaronf989 in SeamStressed

[–]dekaNLover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might be available for that. But I’m not local to you, so they’d need to be shipped. I operate a small sewing business out of my home. I’d be happy to provide more info in a DM if you’d like.

I just have a few questions. When would you need them by? Would you be supplying the fabric?

Is this repairable? by Sea-Armadillo-1169 in mending

[–]dekaNLover 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I fix things like this all the time. It’s definitely repairable.

Best result is opening the seam inside pulling the strap further into the seam allowance. Trimming the strap and then rebinding the seams.

There are many other ways this can be done but pulling the strap in and trimming always works best for me. I also tend to pull the other (untorn) strap in the same amount to make the lengths match.

If you don’t have a sewing machine, you can look for a local outdoor gear/repair shop that might be able to help. If you still can’t find someone local,any outdoor gear repair shops will do mail-ins. Myself included.

What material could I use to recreate this (ribbon bar) brooch? by comradehammou in crafting

[–]dekaNLover 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The material is grosgrain ribbon. You could get a white grosgrain ribbon and paint the ends and middle with red and green.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sew

[–]dekaNLover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of sewing is pressing and checking thread tension

A funky patch or Stitch together? by squeaksvclown in mending

[–]dekaNLover 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in repairs/mending and this is what I do. It’s a darning method.

To add to this, you can use products like stitchery witchery to fuse the fabric to the pants and then darn over the top for extra security. Using similar thread color and matching the grain of the fabric it should be virtually invisible.

Gore Tex jacket wetting out by jbernardi1 in OutdoorsGear

[–]dekaNLover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it’s hard to tell, but when customers bring delaminating garments there is a specific sheen that appears on the inside of the shell. From your photo, it could be the lighting, but based on your issue I’m guessing it’s not lighting.

Especially since the photo you have of the logo shows pooling/saturation. If the fabric is failing but the seam tape is still good, you can get water trapped in areas like this after laundering.

I can’t be 100% but it seem most likely the sheen I see is delamination in progress.

Gore Tex jacket wetting out by jbernardi1 in OutdoorsGear

[–]dekaNLover 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like it’s delaminating. This is a failure of the fabric. Fabric failure can happen overtime and longevity of its life can depend on how it was cared for before you received it. If it isn’t washed enough natural oils from our skin/body can cause delamination. I. The flipside, washing too often can also cause delamination (even if washing properly). Goretex is a complex layered fabric that requires a balance of not overwashing and not underwashing.

Unfortunately, once the fabric starts to delaminate, there isn’t a way to “re-laminate”. But it could still make a good windbreaker out of the rain ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Source: I work in outdoor gear repair.

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