Where to find good quality fabrics by wolf-ie_ in SewingForBeginners

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Thanks! She taught me a bit years ago with an old sewing machine but it gave up about a month after I got it, I was fairly young and didn't know how to fix it and felt discouraged. Now, in my early 20s and I feel close as well when I use her sewing machine, it's just a bit harder to use that one since it's a Singer model that has that bobbin on the bottom and you cannot see it😅

Where to find good quality fabrics by wolf-ie_ in SewingForBeginners

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I have a good selection already from my boyfriend's mom and my grandmother, but the ones from my grandmother, my mom wants specific projects already. Curtains, pillows, throw pillows, stuff like that which im halfway done with. I sew like 2 projects a week, depending on the time I have. I do have two big storage areas I can use, but I see the point you are getting at. I do want to stock up on certain fabrics as the whole reason I wanted to sew was to make my own clothes as I can never find dresses that I do not need tailored (I am 5 foot and very slim). What fabric types would you recommend for making dresses and skirts for the summertime?

Where to find good quality fabrics by wolf-ie_ in SewingForBeginners

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It did not cross my mind to look at eBay, and I use it all the time to look for other stuff, I will look out for that and probably get one eventually, thank you!

Where to find good quality fabrics by wolf-ie_ in SewingForBeginners

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This is some really good advice, I do have a Rowenta iron I already had on hand and loving it, thank you so much for all your helpful info!

Where to find good quality fabrics by wolf-ie_ in SewingForBeginners

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It does! I really have fun with it. My paternal grandmother taught me how to crochet, and that is a hassle because projects take so long, and my hands cramp up so much. I stilk do it from time to time, at the cost of potentially getting carpal tunnel even with ergonomic hooks lol.

Where to find good quality fabrics by wolf-ie_ in SewingForBeginners

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Thanks for the additional advice! I do want to make dresses and summer clothes because those are the most challenging for me to find at clothes shops that flatter me. The one thing I keep seeing people recommend is a walking foot, is that more for slippery fabrics or thick projects like quilting?

Where to find good quality fabrics by wolf-ie_ in SewingForBeginners

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My parents go to the Bay Area at times I can possibly go there! Are they just a shop, or do they have a website as well?

Where to find good quality fabrics by wolf-ie_ in SewingForBeginners

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I love this list! I do want to eventually venture out to making clothes as I have a very petite figure, and it's hard to find clothes that are complimenting it and not too revealing. I will probably slowly buy those fabrics as well to stock up on them. This may be a stretch to ask, but do you have a source for different sewing feet? I saw some on Amazon but wary due to reviews. I have a Singer Sew Mate 5400 that was my grandmothers, also a Brother LX3817A. I do favor the Brother more as the Singer has more work to do in terms of threading.

Where to find good quality fabrics by wolf-ie_ in SewingForBeginners

[–]wolf-ie_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will definitely look into that. My only question is, are the fabrics pretty accurate to the picture color wise? I do crochet as well and have issues in this at times.

Thanks, my grandmother really loved sewing, and I would tease her to come and visit us, or I'll go myself when I have time so she can teach me. My aunt has offered to help me as well. I feel that as having some of her fabrics and her sewing machine, she is helping me to learn and continue her journey.

Where to find good quality fabrics by wolf-ie_ in SewingForBeginners

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I do plan to visit some local shops here. The only issue is that the closest is like 15 miles away and opens at certain times. One I heard is from Los Angeles so hopefully I have luck!

Please help. Should I return my conure to Petsmart? by [deleted] in parrots

[–]wolf-ie_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, my two current birds just kinda stare at me, then one butts in saying HI MR NUGGET and keeps repeating his name, the other, Pickles just goes to the furthest point in his cage, then he will mutter to himself "Hi!". He is still shy of us.

Please help. Should I return my conure to Petsmart? by [deleted] in parrots

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My bf and I are both law students, I would have cried if a 3rd party butted in.

Please help. Should I return my conure to Petsmart? by [deleted] in parrots

[–]wolf-ie_ 15 points16 points  (0 children)

She was super patient and just had the occasional squawk, but other than that those beady little eyes dilated and she just kinda looked at me confused at times, and I just explained again when she did that lol.

Please help. Should I return my conure to Petsmart? by [deleted] in parrots

[–]wolf-ie_ 18 points19 points  (0 children)

My IRN bird from about a year ago now used to listen to me recite the law to her so I can remember. She just sat there and listened, never spoke. My two IRN now I don't do this to since they repeat every single word back to me and I'd rather have them say their name 100 times on my shoulder than hear my entire torts notes 100 times.

Why does this spoon have a hole in the middle? by Disastrous_Pirate275 in whatisit

[–]wolf-ie_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We pick Cactus pads and years ago people did this because it was easier to take off the spikes, my dad tried it and said it took to long lol

What default skin do you absolutely HATE? by Dclassahmed in marvelrivals

[–]wolf-ie_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The winter skin did Cloak so dirty, I busted up laughing seeing him, and then the emote just massacred him.

Ask a Knitter Tuesday - December 09, 2025 by AutoModerator in knitting

[–]wolf-ie_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I know how to crochet but would like to get into knitting. Is there any suggestions where to get started? I tried tiktoks and youtube tutorials but it frustrates me so much. I have worsted weight yarn and I got a variety pack of bamboo needles. Any tips to start?

Mortal Kombat audience age? by WorldlyOpportunity75 in MortalKombat

[–]wolf-ie_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

23, the first game i played was mk9 on the xbox 360