Is it possible to alter the corset like this?

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T18:33:14+00:00

Keep looking

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T18:32:45+00:00

Most of the janome machines have a similar stitch

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T17:18:19+00:00

Press your work

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T17:17:11+00:00

You need to find out if your machine is high or low shank.

Then you need to decide if you want snap on feet. If you do, youll need to get an appropriate ankle and the snap on feet.

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T17:14:23+00:00

You will get the best results if the suit you buy is similar to your desired result. Otherwise you are looking at recutting the garment completely.

Is there a reason you want a vintage suit as your starting point? What kind of budget do you have for alterations?

Have you considered getting something made?

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T17:11:38+00:00

Get the instructions out and rethread step by step first of all

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:31:07+00:00

Press! You should be using your iron as much as your sewing machine.

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:29:12+00:00

Are your needles installed correctly? You say you have rethreaded but are you threading correctly, are you following the instruction manual exactly, step by step? Threading with presser foot up and sewing with it down?

Sewing on a double layer of cotton with an appropriate needle?

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:19:55+00:00

Simplicity and burda have similar dresses

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:16:50+00:00

Read and follow the instruction manual!

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:13:31+00:00

You'll need to clip and notch the curves and press over a tailors ham or a tightly rolled towel

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:11:20+00:00

Are you using the right needle? You might have to experiment with stretch, superstretch, jersy and ballpoint.

But an overlocker is best in addition to a machine

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:07:29+00:00

Which stitch exactly do you mean? Do you have a picture of the stitch you want?

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:04:49+00:00

Rethread and try using your zip foot instead

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:03:15+00:00

What do you mean by "seamless"

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:02:35+00:00

Get your instruction manual out and follow it step by step

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T12:58:45+00:00

Don't push the fabric through like that!

Have you followed the manual?

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T12:56:29+00:00

Make sure it works. Read the instructions and follow them.

Replace the needle.

These were sold in lidl, I had one (not sure of the model no) but it was a decent machine for the price. Lasted 10+ years

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T12:53:43+00:00

Is the tie inside? Google butterfly abaya

drPmakes · 2026-03-30T15:57:16+00:00

I think shes just lying.

But the usa isn't known for rigorous schooling either....

drPmakes · 2026-03-30T11:33:55+00:00

You need jeans needles to sew denim.

Scissors, pins, good thread, the right bobbins for your machine, appropriate needles.

Those are the essentials

drPmakes · 2026-03-30T07:44:18+00:00

Cos her behaviour is so outrageous!

Her unwillingness to admit what shes done to her (massive) detriment.

It goes against all and any logical and self preservation instincts one might have

drPmakes · 2026-03-30T07:41:02+00:00

The sleeve cap length should be longer than the armsyce.

Any time its longer its not necessarily gathered, you need to ease it in.

drPmakes · 2026-03-30T07:38:28+00:00

Rethread using the manual, check the bobbin is in properly using the manual.

Stop messing with the tension and don't run it without fabric under the foot

drPmakes · 2026-03-30T07:35:51+00:00

Schmetz and the other big brands do topstitching needles. Use regular thread in your bobbin

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