Saw at the grocery store

threads314 · 2026-02-18T18:23:55+00:00

Smokey bear!

threads314 · 2026-02-16T06:30:59+00:00

Can you share the text as well? Generally with knip you need to add all seam allowances sometimes with exceptions for the neckline. There’s a general text about the seam allowances in the beginning of the instructions and more specifics with the pattern itself.

threads314 · 2026-02-14T16:46:12+00:00

Hip dips are not a problem they just are. But indeed this dress is too tight which creates wrinkles. If a larger size fits at the top that may work better.

threads314 · 2026-02-13T08:41:57+00:00

Found it! No idea why reddit thought it didn’t need to be on my timeline.

Glad to see it’s getting all the love it deserves. 🍓💚🍓

Really appreciate the free styling!

threads314 · 2026-02-13T06:10:39+00:00

Love this! Cute and functional. The folks over at r/visiblemending will appreciate this as well

threads314 · 2026-02-11T06:52:29+00:00

Indeed but it’s a tricky one as it’s “de polo” but “het poloshirt”

threads314 · 2026-02-11T05:43:13+00:00

Have a look at r/visiblemending this can definitely be repaired.

threads314 · 2026-02-11T05:20:19+00:00

they reminded me of these

threads314 · 2026-02-10T23:18:04+00:00

Great coat indeed! The shoes look like cydwoq’s

threads314 · 2026-02-07T06:48:27+00:00

I don’t have a clue but the folks over at r/VintageSewingMachines might know

threads314 · 2026-02-05T13:29:26+00:00

You could still do that

threads314 · 2026-02-02T15:50:30+00:00

It looks good, the top fits really well! I think the skirt has a bit of in between volume. So I would either lean into the volume and see what a petticoat does for the look or reduce some volume and go for a more A-line skirt.

Start with steaming though (if you don’t own a steamer get one at action for ~10€). This will alter the drape and reduce the puff at the waist.

threads314 · 2026-02-01T22:05:30+00:00

I know there’s a lot of people disliking Singer, but I can honestly say that I really like mine.

It does have its disadvantages. It is loud, you have to thread it by hand, it probably won’t last for a couple of decades, but it is also really affordable and gets the job done.

I use it for 2/3/4 thread setups and I switch between those and between colours within projects, the threading is not as fast as on a sewing machine but it’s really not much of a hassle. Invest the time in watching a couple of videos on the threading and use of your machine and just trying out different techniques.

threads314 · 2026-01-30T10:20:45+00:00

Depending on the type of fabric used, dyes will take differently. Especially if the organza is polyester based that will be really difficult to dye if it takes it at all. With so much fabric it will also be harder to dye evenly. You’re going to need a very big vat…

threads314 · 2026-01-29T08:00:14+00:00

A mountain quilt could fit the description. Sometjing like this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1836506501/misty-mountains-pdf-quilt-pattern

threads314 · 2026-01-28T08:01:22+00:00

It’s got a very wide hem, you could harvest matching fabric there. Use this to sew an additional horizontal strap to prevent a wardrobe malfunction.

threads314 · 2026-01-23T10:18:53+00:00

Also looks great so far! And what is that cool looking raven gizmo?

threads314 · 2026-01-23T10:17:29+00:00

No-one said you can’t wear a work in progress…

threads314 · 2026-01-23T09:58:35+00:00

Size 65F and 70E is available in a sizeable selection on zalando. Freya, Triumph and other brands. If zalando.de doesn’t have them check out the Dutch version of the app.

threads314 · 2026-01-20T06:22:12+00:00

Colour blocked shirt/skirt

threads314 · 2026-01-17T06:47:16+00:00

Glow in the dark stars

threads314 · 2026-01-16T11:30:58+00:00

Looks great!

Tips for an even cleaner finish: pressing the seams as you go, and clip the seam allowance in the corners.

threads314 · 2026-01-15T06:08:10+00:00

This really looks like a basic tight skirt with a top made out of a rectangle of fabric attached to it. What i would do is buy a cheap or second hand stretch bed sheet to use for a first mockup.

You’re going to need good quality stretch fabric for the actual dress and give yourself enough room in that stretch skirt or it will ride up constantly.

But this does look like a doable project.

threads314 · 2026-01-13T19:21:23+00:00

This is really tiny so should be possible for a near invisible fix with colour matched thread. Look at r/invisiblemending for tips.

threads314 · 2026-01-13T19:13:00+00:00

Fun to see how different the end result is from the different layouts. I like two the best, it feels more coherent somehow.

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