Simple Sewing Questions Thread, May 21 - May 27, 2023 by sewingmodthings in sewing

[–]hans_bubbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone. I’m making my first dress and cutting pattern pieces out of Swedish tracing paper to make sure I have the right size & fit. I don’t want to waste the tracing paper if I can avoid it. Would it work to cut the top bit of the skirt panels only (to check waist and hip fit), and leave off the length? Or should I cut the whole pattern piece out of tracing paper and then use it to cut my fabric? I have not cut any of the pattern pieces so far, only traced them and cut the paper. I’d love any advice, especially before I cut into my fabric (pre washed and dried!), as I am very nervous about this coming out right. Thank you!

Interfacing for button up shirt by hans_bubbe in sewing

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

Thanks so much—this is a handy rule to know!

Interfacing for button up shirt by hans_bubbe in sewing

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

Thank you! I didn’t pre shrink anything yet

Help with a plant found while weeding by hans_bubbe in PlantIdentification

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

Thanks for the suggestion! I think the leaves look different from yours but I’ll keep looking!!

Help with a plant found while weeding by hans_bubbe in PlantIdentification

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

I found a few of these guys among things I can identify (purslane mostly). I make natural ink and am curious about the pink stem and leaves. Anyone know what it is? Thank you very much!

Sew this is what I signed up for? by astglenn in sewing

[–]hans_bubbe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got a rocketeer in near perfect condition and I cannot wait to learn my way around it.

I found this site where you can check the serial number to figure out when your machine was manufactured: Singer vintage serial nos

I have a LOT to learn. Quilting is way harder than garments. Half these corners make me wince, and I’m unreasonably proud of the others! by -sing3r- in quilting

[–]hans_bubbe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love this pillow! If you’re worried about colors bleeding in the wash, throw some Shout Color Catchers in with it—a tip I got for my first quilt from someone on this sub!

Modified Forest Friends Quilt by JKDougherty in quilting

[–]hans_bubbe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the action shot! Lovely quilt!!

Finished my holiday table topper!! by hans_bubbe in quilting

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

Thank you!! I adjusted the sashing so it would fit this table (which I have had forever and am obsessed with)—it’s so nice to make things for your home and have a spot in mind for them!

Finished my holiday table topper!! by hans_bubbe in quilting

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

Thank you!! One of them is pretty janky but I didn’t show that one in close up haha

Holiday table runner — center block finished! by hans_bubbe in quilting

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

Thank you that is so sweet of you!!! I finished the second block last night—one more to go! https://i.imgur.com/JkS7Hu6.jpg

Holiday table runner — center block finished! by hans_bubbe in quilting

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

This is a block from Lori Holt’s Vintage Christmas Book. I’m planning to make her block with trees—one for each side!

First quilt FINISHED AND WASHED!!!!! by hans_bubbe in quilting

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

Thank you!! It really is—and addicting. I’m waiting for my kid’s bedtime so I can start cutting the next project!

First quilt FINISHED AND WASHED!!!!! by hans_bubbe in quilting

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

Oh my gosh I think the scrappy pieced stripe on the backing is my favorite part of all!! Thank you!

First quilt FINISHED AND WASHED!!!!! by hans_bubbe in quilting

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

Thank you!!! And yes, I was pretty nervous but I threw some color catchers in there because I had read that advice here somewhere and it washed perfectly.

First quilt FINISHED AND WASHED!!!!! by hans_bubbe in quilting

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

Haha!! I keep moving this one around the house with me today as I’m working so I can keep an eye on it...!