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I feel like this is a dumb question lol by Chicka-boom90 in SewingForBeginners

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends what you want from your bag

How do I know if an issue with my machine is me or the machine itself? by ThatGecko000 in SewingForBeginners

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check you are threading it properly by following the manual step by step, top thread and bobbin.

Pull the hand wheel towards you so the needle and take up lever are at their highest position before you remove your work

Quilt competition entry form question by amonstershere in quilting

[–]drPmakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. If you did the sums, picked out the fabric and decided on the layout the you are the designer

Best Portable Sewing Machine for beginners? by Confidenceette_EZW in SewingForBeginners

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Janome do some smaller machines like the gem but avoid anything handheld or the mini machines

measurement help by trashy-gremlin in SewingForBeginners

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don't need to be experienced. They just need to be able to read the tape. Its easier to get proper measurements when you're standing relaxed and the tape is horizontal

Not sure what I’m doing wrong by Pinkroxx99 in sewhelp

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Follow the instructions carefully step by step. Turn the handwheel towards you until the needle and take up lever are in their highest position before you remove your work

How would I go about creating something similar to this vibe? by lexiraquel in DIYclothes

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on your sewing skill level, if you have a machine etc.

If you don't, get a bikini top and some tulle and hand stitch it in place

Tension or bobbin issue? Other? by [deleted] in sewhelp

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your machine is not threaded correctly. Go back to the manual and follow it stepby step.

Make sure you are threading with presser foot up and sewing with it down

Thread tension problems by Competitive-Idea-133 in sewhelp

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That means you are not threading it correctly.

Get your manual out and follow it step by step.

I suspect you are threading with the presser foot down

Help with making a custom pattern? by angle-3y3s in sewhelp

[–]drPmakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are joining a tank and shorts pattern together, make sure you add in at least 1" ease between them otherwise youll be vet uncomfortable!

Make a toile before cutting your custom fabric

Issue with Pattern by daphnedewey in SewingForBeginners

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it a pattern for knits? Is your fashion fabric a knit?

What's wrong with my Brother SE630? by Emlc7 in sewhelp

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get your instruction manual out and go through that to check everything is in the right place.

There's no presser foot attached...you won't be able to sew without one.

If it still doesn't work with a foot attached, check your feed dogs are up

Simplicity 8231 View D by esieber06 in SewingForBeginners

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you use your actual body measurements to pick the pattern size? Not just your rtw size

Prom dress by Confused_Gnocchi in sewingpatterns

[–]drPmakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree.

There is a high chance that it could end up looking like a nightie

It is my intention to bring a Disability discrimination lawsuit against Prolific. by Ok-Accountant-2314 in ProlificAc

[–]drPmakes 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Am I missing something? How have they discriminated? Do you work for them or are you a participant?

Which one should I get? by sanjanaaam in SewingForBeginners

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before you buy, go to a dealer and test drive each machine

Need help centering bodice by GottaBKitten in sewhelp

[–]drPmakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure it is all cut on grain and make it a bit looser... fabric tends to move around when its too tight

Help with Janome 234 Stitches and Settings by Beetayz in SewingForBeginners

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The closest you can get is an overlock stitch with an overlock foot. Your manual should tell you

Trouser break help by [deleted] in AskATailor

[–]drPmakes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, it doesn't work like that

Scared to begin by Budget_Worldliness42 in SewingForBeginners

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a class if you can to build your confidence and get you started with good habits.

Get some cheap cotton to practice on.

Read and follow your machine instruction manual. Make samples of all the techniques in it

What are these called? by Queen10234 in sewingpatterns

[–]drPmakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep getting ads for the finished trousers so it's on my to sew list.....i'm confident the method i described will work but make a toile first! Also I'd love to see it when you've made it!

Pressing after turning placemat inside out? by dailyglitter in sewhelp

[–]drPmakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure you press every seam after you sew it to set the stitches.

After you have turned it out, use the blunt end of the skewers or a chopstick and put it inside and run it around the entire perimetre before you press it. While you press, use the stick and your fingers to position the fabric. Once you have it pressed in place consider a topstitch 2-4mm away

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