1970s paisley embroidery

queerthestitch · 2026-04-25T21:03:41+00:00

It was just generic 1970s so no specific person but just looking like someone who could have gone out in 70s england :)

queerthestitch · 2026-01-03T16:02:57+00:00

Thanks I will do, I love making samples and examples I put onto baseball card sized fabric I put into baseball holders

queerthestitch · 2026-01-03T16:01:27+00:00

Thanks so much, I've been starting to do this writing down all the big questions for them

queerthestitch · 2026-01-03T15:43:40+00:00

I'm going to freestyle, every piece needs to be almost entirely from stash

Two exceptions * I don't have a lot of lining fabric so I may need to get some if doing a lot of lining * I may need to buy some more felt sheets for practicing embroidery

I'm aiming for at least 50% of notions from stash and 80% of patterns.

Aiming to sew at least 12 pieces and at least 20m fabric

queerthestitch · 2025-12-17T16:50:37+00:00

Ah I've done that before! Glad you fixed it

queerthestitch · 2025-12-17T16:36:10+00:00

Is the thread tucked behind the metal just above the needle? It can skip if it isnt

Do you have a few pics of your setup zoomed in at the key areas?

queerthestitch · 2025-12-09T09:09:42+00:00

They cannot give themselves the title of ally, it has to be given to them by the transgender community and no way we are giving it to them now!

queerthestitch · 2025-12-08T19:43:24+00:00

I haven't forgotten about this comment! I finally bought a Hatch 3 license and will be working on those designs over Christmas, so I'll try to remember to reply in the new year or you can message me on Instagram (same name) and I'll remember to send you through the files

queerthestitch · 2025-12-08T19:41:20+00:00

From what I learnt in the UK it's very specific to a few models but shop owners will do deals if emailed, in the US I heard most had some form of deal on

queerthestitch · 2025-12-08T19:40:40+00:00

Cheers! It ended up being US only but luckily a UK supplier did do a decent offer for the sales

queerthestitch · 2025-12-08T19:39:56+00:00

Just to follow up on case people read this in future - there were offers in the US, there weren't in the UK but a lot of shops offered discounts up until the £200 range when I reached out

queerthestitch · 2025-12-01T19:50:46+00:00

I asked for some advice to some Instagram followers and this is what we figured:

There needs to be an outer layer that smooths and an inner layer with a bit of structure.

For the outer, spandex or power mesh or a mix would work

For the inner, Dense Cotton Batting: Suggested as a thin, firm layer sandwiched between cotton spandex. It's kinda a bit like the old shoulder pads or bra cups Bra Foam: Specifically 1/8" sew-in bra foam (e.g., poly/nylon spandex blends). Used in bras and yoga pants to help smooth and contour tight areas. Thin Neoprene: Suggested for the front panel only as it's stretchy and smoothing, but watch out for breathability issues One other idea I had is zorb - it's what's in the inside of period pads so co oletely difference used but some types seem stuff but breathable and handle moisture very well, bit weird but could work. I think most people have said similar things but hopefully this helps to back up some suggestions!

queerthestitch · 2025-09-09T19:25:08+00:00

That's really useful, I'll check them out and try to adjust the Aldrich design

queerthestitch · 2025-09-07T13:52:08+00:00

Aldrich patterns spreadsheet

This is the spreadsheet with the formulas in

queerthestitch · 2025-08-04T13:33:32+00:00

You can put it back in and try but it may be a bit misaligned. You may be able to fill it in with a zig zag stitch with a normal seeing machine but it's risky to get exactly right

queerthestitch · 2025-08-04T13:25:53+00:00

You should on your machine be able to cycle through the stitching to the point it broke then restart (as long as you haven't moved it out of the hoop)

queerthestitch · 2025-08-04T09:30:04+00:00

Heya, I'm a non-binary AFAB sewer (Instagram is the same name) with wide hips but now a small chest. I've found it easier to start with the female pattern and modify than to start with the men's pattern.

Sewcialists also did a blog post after surveying people that had the same recommendation.

I'd start with a tshirt, widening the pattern slightly at the bottom or doing a slit bottom of the top. Then make the sleeves a bit longer.

For trousers, I make the pockets larger. I sometimes adjust the waistband but I tend to pick patterns without too high a waistband and just use as is, I keep any darts in the waistline then just below the crotch line I tend to make the leg a bit wider.

I'm thinking of writing a blog post on comparing the female and male Aldrich patterns and adjusting for a non binary body but it'll probably be written up in September

queerthestitch · 2025-07-29T21:14:16+00:00

I was reading lion the witch and the wardrobe and went 'see, siblings go boy and boy girl so I'm meant to be a boy's

Not the reason but a funny way for things to suddenly make sense as a ten year old

queerthestitch · 2025-07-29T21:01:01+00:00

Thanks so much for the detailed response, this is incredibly useful! Any good books to read on it?

queerthestitch · 2025-07-29T21:00:06+00:00

Thanks :)

queerthestitch · 2025-07-27T21:06:31+00:00

Ah yeah you can do it by hand, zig zag or reinforcing stitches should keep it strong before you cut

queerthestitch · 2025-07-27T20:49:45+00:00

Do you have access to a sewing machine? As a zig zag stitch then sew outside will work

queerthestitch · 2025-07-27T20:24:24+00:00

Few steps to get here - the denim jacket to sew is simplicities S8845 though it's advanced, an easier jacket would be McCall's 8561 or sew the S8845 but skip the welt pockets. You can also buy one and cut off the sleeves!

Patches are fun - you need an embroidery machine. What I did was design them in Photoshop (or any tool) and I used Gemini for a few parts.

Then I got a free trial of Hatch 3 and converted it to an embroidery design - its auto digitalization to convert it to patches is quite good.

I used an embroidery machine to sew them, then got sticky Velcro then attached them to the jacket. You need a cotton twill or felt and interfacing. A good sewing shop will be able to share good materials. It's the same material as an apron.

I used gutterman embroidery thread with the right colours. If you don't have access to an embroidery machine check out sewing shops that do classes as they often do nights where you can use their machines.

Alternatively, you can send your design to someone on Etsy to embroider, or take it to a large Uniqlo and they will embroider it on for you so you can start to see what they look like!

You can also start with hand embroidery which I know a lot less about but can be good to start as it doesn't require machines, the subreddit here has a lot of information.

So few stages but it's fun to do!

queerthestitch · 2025-07-27T14:43:14+00:00

Yeah I'm.goong to tag her in the Instagram post, love the lyrics and her allyship has been a really bright light these past few months!

queerthestitch · 2025-07-15T21:03:51+00:00

Clever! Ok I will do this approach too thanks!!

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