r/sewinghelp

ive scrounged up this old thing from the depths of my basement,,, the settings ive found it on are a width 4, tension 4
running stitch
the main issue im having is that it buzzes and growls extremely loudly when i press on the pedal and the needle has trouble coming back down when i use too little pressure
video evidence
not sure if this is something i can fix or just have to go ahead and pay for a repair or something gulp

Hello, seeking help before I order fabric for pajama pants. The pattern fabric requirements say “2 5/8 yards / 44 inches wide non-directional.” This is not the fabric requirement listed for a specific size but just for any adult size pants. I have seen this flannel in both 43 inch and 44 inch listings but I can only find it in stock in 43 inches. Can I still use this fabric to make these pants if I am only making a size small? Or do I need more yardage? I included the finished garment dimensions for reference. Thanks for any help in advance.

I’m looking for an industrial machine. I have used some Jukis in the past when I worked in a costume shop and love them but would really love to get something second hand for 500$ or less.

I’ve been perusing Facebook marketplace and saving some that potentially look like good matches but I could use some help deciding or figuring out how they compare to what I’ve used.

I included the three pictures with prices.
-Are any of these close in function to the ddl-8700?
-Are the parts easy to find? (Needles, bobbins, feet)
-Would a shop that services Jukis service these too?
-Has anyone used these and Jukis to help me compare?
-Are these good prices?
-Which would you recommend out of these or similar

Thanks in advance(:

Im helping people at my son's dojo with sewing but dont know how to sew the sections where the ties are. The pins outline where the tie is sewn to.

I'm ok with removing the pockets and cropping, or cutting above them. Any other things I should keep in mind? Thanks in advance

So I've only been learning machine sewing and more traditional hand-stitched embroidery this last year or so, but I've been shopping around for materials for a few projects sort of absent-mindedly.

I was in Japan for a friend's wedding over Summer, and I bought a roll of this sort of unwoven stranded floss thread/yarn that I loved the look of since it's seemingly an even blend of 8 continuous distinct threads of 4-5 different colors spooled for sewing with them all together and getting a really dynamic pretty texture since no stitch looks uniform with any other because the 8 threads are completely unwoven and unwound.

I've been loving this thread but every time I use it, I get afraid I'll never be able to find anything else like it since I don't seem to be able to find anything online describing a term I can use to find a similar material!

I'm down to planning how I might be able to spin my own somehow from different single-strand threads because it would kill me to have no other way of getting more like this to decorate more durable and intricate projects.

Can someone PLEASE help me figure out why this happens? I have an industrial sewing machine- Jack A7

I’ve changed everything I know to change.
Foot is up when threading.

I have read somewhere to keep the thread in the back when starting to sew, but when I do, the upper thread breaks immediately every time. This happens when I use back tack or not.

Thank you for any advice 🙏 I’m going a bit crazy over here.

I made this zipper pouch that's roughly 8x12 and I'd like to add a cross body strap. I've watched this tutorial for Spencer Ogg designs.
My question is where is the best place physically to add the strap?
I thought about along the side just in front of or in back of the seam but I wasn't sure...

The pouch is quilting cotton with Bosal In-R-Foam interfacing. The pattern is the Rainbow Sherbert pouch.

I recently found a Kam Snaps press and bought a set of rivets and dies so this looks like a good chance to give it a go.

Last week, my Dad passed away. While going through his belongings, I discovered one of his favorite jackets and decided to take it home to remember him by. He was a smoker and worked outside a lot so the jacket was very dirty when I got it. Two washes with detergent and lukewarm water followed by a soap-less lukewarm soak got it to the point it's at now. The outside is 100% cotton with a 100% polyester infill and lining. I don't know how to sew at all but would learn if it means I can fix this jacket. Would these holes be worth sewing and if so, how would you recommend I do so? The holes only go through the outside layer, exposing the infill.

I ordered this off Amazon to wear as a matching Halloween costume with a friend but I have a couple issues with the top and I’m not 100% sure how to fix them, hoping someone can help!

1. ⁠It rides up anytime I move/lift my arms
2. ⁠The material isn’t breathable so I get really hot in it

Notes:
- I’m a beginner/intermediate sewer (I do lots of alterations but rarely construct a garment from scratch)
- I use a sewing machine
- The teal material is a 2-way stretch and the least stretchy fabric on the costume
- I think the sleeves/shoulder area is the reason it rides up so a stronger elastic won’t help
- I have some black stretchy mesh that can be used to alter

Would appreciate any thoughts/help/advice on what’s the problem and how to fix it please 💙

I’m remaking this miniskirt that I made ages ago before I got my serger (last slide) since I somehow ripped a hole in it with my shoes. I want to use both of these fabrics to make one for me and my friend. Both fabrics have a slight amount of stretch and a backing(??)

I can’t really find much info online if I can serge them. I know it’s not necessary since the fabrics won’t fray, but since I’m in not just making this for myself, I want to have a more professional and clean looking seams to gift to someone, but I’m also worried about the amount of perforations a serged seam creates and the overall durability of doing so with such annoying fabrics.

Any advice would be so so so appreciated since I have until tomorrow morning to complete these. Also, if I can use a serger, any advice on what stitch length, how many needles, etc. would be so welcome