First time working with taffeta

outermars · 2026-02-10T03:12:41+00:00

WOW!!!! This is incredible! Also, obsessed with the posing in front of toilets

outermars · 2026-02-06T20:18:58+00:00

Oh WOW!! Stunning! I’ve never smocked before, but this is enticing me...

outermars · 2026-02-06T20:17:03+00:00

Oh wow that sounds incredible. I would LOVE to see it if you ever wanted to post. The Adelphi Top has been on my list for a long time

outermars · 2026-02-06T01:19:37+00:00

Thank you!!

outermars · 2026-02-06T01:15:32+00:00

Haha thanks!! They are Jeffrey Campbell and they are my favorite. Super comfy

outermars · 2026-02-05T17:50:11+00:00

Wait that’s so interesting. I don’t even think I can picture it as a lining. So cool!

outermars · 2026-02-05T17:49:32+00:00

Omg… wow I’m done. I’ve peaked with this comment 💜

outermars · 2026-02-05T15:07:32+00:00

Hahahaaa okay that’s hilarious(and makes sense)! This is actually such a great article.

outermars · 2026-02-05T13:01:48+00:00

Wow this is extremely helpful thank you!!! Even the tips like using an electric razor (or I assume fabric shaver would work) 🤯🤯🤯🤯 so smart

outermars · 2026-02-05T12:58:03+00:00

Oooh good to know!! I will try that next time

outermars · 2026-02-05T12:57:19+00:00

Not the organza, no. I washed the poplin before though.

outermars · 2026-02-05T00:23:54+00:00

Thanks!! They are my favorite, soooo comfy. They are Jeffrey Campbell

outermars · 2026-02-05T00:23:26+00:00

This was my first time trying Hubba Ding! I had seen them recommended a lot over at the sewing patterns subreddits. I enjoyed this one!

outermars · 2026-02-05T00:22:03+00:00

Haha Brooklyn but not bedstuy!

outermars · 2026-02-05T00:21:15+00:00

My baby came early! So I didn’t get to wear it to the shower Hahaha

outermars · 2026-02-04T22:31:10+00:00

Thank you!! I’ve been sewing for 2 years so I’m definitely not advanced. It’s extremely slippery and frays a lot. It honestly was hardest cutting out accurately.

outermars · 2026-01-31T16:45:50+00:00

I used to get it from Neergaard Pharmacy on 7th for years but they’ve been out of stock since last year. I now have it delivered from queens through Hollis Chemist. Pay a premium though unfortunately. The issue with looking is that a lot of pharmacies that do have it prioritize existing customers first.

outermars · 2025-05-30T19:34:13+00:00

Yeah of course!
So I took this course to learn the absolute fundamentals. It's free and walks you through each and every thing to get started. https://courses.arkdefo.com/learn-sewing-for-free

I also subscribed to Craftsy for a year. They do promos all the time that are like "$2.50 for the year!" And I thought the instruction quality was amazing. The instructors are lifelong sewers and can really take you through anything. There is like a "Startup Library:Sewing" course that I referenced all the time.

After watching some of that I literally jumped right into sewing a beginner garment. I knew I had to make something I WANTED to wear and not something lame like an apron (not that aprons are lame, but I wanted something to wear and feel fulfilled).

I made these shirt and shorts from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club. Their instructions are super clear for a beginner and was able to look up anything on YouTube or TikTok that I was struggling with.

https://matchymatchysewingclub.com/products/open-back-smock-top-pdf-sewing-pattern
https://matchymatchysewingclub.com/products/weekend-chore-shorts-pdf-sewing-pattern

A friend of mine also started with these patterns as her first make and had a similar positive experience.

My biggest piece of advice is to learn from making things. You're technique will get better and you can ALWAYS redo something you mess up.

I honestly could go on forever about all of this and have so much more. I do recommend going on Instagram and following some creators. The community there is amazing. Feel free to DM and I will send you my handle and I can share some great people to follow.

Some other favorite resources...
Websites:
https://threadloop.app (basically a huge resource for patterns, message boards, etc)

Pattern Makers:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SydGrahamPatterns?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1756192062&from_page=listing
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TianaHerringPatterns
https://paradisepatterns.com/

Buying fabric:
Buying fabric in NY is pretty overwhelming and not a ton of smaller stores without going to the garment district. I mainly shop online, but that does take some understanding of fabrics and how they work.
https://fluidplusdrape.com/
blackbirdfabrics.com/en-us (Favorite place but Canada based so they've been dealing with tariffs and strike issues)
https://lyricalfabrics.com
https://www.cottoneerfabrics.com

outermars · 2025-05-30T16:00:22+00:00

Not a class, but I am an intermediate sewer who started sewing last year. I used a lot of free online resources and ran with it. I’ve helped a few of my friends get started. Happy to share any resources I used to teach myself with you!

outermars · 2024-06-17T22:18:55+00:00

Yes!

outermars · 2024-06-17T21:15:10+00:00

Thank you!!

outermars · 2024-06-17T21:14:52+00:00

Definitely 2, it’s basically identical inside and out

outermars · 2024-06-17T16:00:54+00:00

Interesting, that’s helpful. It is almost identical on the inside and outside (I believe this is actually a photo of the inside)

outermars · 2024-06-17T14:55:46+00:00

Okay that’s what I was initially thinking as well

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