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@HulloItsIcy@mstdn.games · Feb 28, 2024
I made an #ElderScrollsOnline themed, Victorian styled jacket from scratch, including the pattern! And in time for the 10th Anniversary of #ESO! Full vids at @HulloItsIcySews@youtube.com #sewing
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@EssBee@equestria.social · 5h ago
Now that the recipient of the Sticker Trade got their surprises, here's a look at the bags I made her! #Handmade #Sewing #Embroidery
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@frogglin@theblower.au · 9h ago
In cheery "Lyn is about to make something she doesn't need but will be a happy project" news, Aldi has brightly coloured blankets this Wednesday that are the perfect size to make a blanket coat. I use this pattern, which is designed to work with any blanket of the right size (150cm wide for large size) and makes use of existing hems, fringes and edge finishes. #Sewing https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1294068535/blanket-coat-pattern-digital-pdf-video
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@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org · 1d ago
Okay, gave in, put zippers in my new jacket (but no fabric on the inside yet, not sure what kind of fabric to use-- same pattern on the outside, or something else? But, now my back hurts (I imagine from too much sewing, lol). #sewing
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@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org · 1d ago
Adding the zippers as an afterthought workes fine. Now will attach two interior panels. Probably just leave the panels open on top to not have to run a line across the front of the jacket. #sewing
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@gannet@sunny.garden · 3d ago
I was discussing thimbles when I suddenly wondered about the word’s etymology. It’s clearly not the same as the German fingerhut (finger hat), and I guessed that it’s something to do with the thumb. So it is. It’s “thumb” plus an instrumental suffix, “-el”, which is added to a root to make a tool name. (I wish we still had -el as a productive morpheme in English.) https://www.etymonline.com/word/thimble 1/2 #etymology #tools #sewing
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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · 4d ago
I spent a grand total of $69.25 making this wool coat, so a real bargain! The only new things I bought were the pattern and interfacing. The red fabric and buttons are from an old coat I deconstructed. The beige fabric and linings I thrifted from Stitch Kitchen. Most of the thread also came from there, supplemented with some old stuff I had, plus some from Mum’s stash. #sewing #thrifting #recycling
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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · Apr 15, 2026
I used to sew clothes, but for a long time now my only sewing projects have been for household items like quilts, throws and bags, or mending. But I’ve been inspired by talented friends here - especially @craftygardennz@mastodon.nz @zeborah@mastodon.nz and @YGathGoch - and now I’m going to have a go at making this pixie coat! The last time I made a coat was probably in the 1980s 😆 Luckily the pattern comes with excellent instructions. #sewing #MakeItYourself https://www.twigandtale.com/products/pixie-coat-women-curved-fit-digital-pattern-video-class?variant=46563971236135
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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · Apr 15, 2026
I’ve got a formal wool coat that I never wear, so I’m going to try and use some of the fabric from that for the new coat. The old one has a lot of panels so some jiggery-pokery will be needed with sewing skinny bits together to make it work. Maybe I’ll use it for the hood, pockets and sleeves. It will be a slow process because fatigue. Yesterday I bought the digital pattern. Today I printed the 40-something A4 pages of pattern pieces, and figured out which size to make. Tomorrow I will tape all those bits of paper together and separate each pattern piece! Then I will investigate what I can do with the old coat and how much more fabric I need. Maybe I will head into town to find fabric on Friday. I think I’ll check if Stitch Kitchen has any recycled fabric I can use first. It’s fun starting a new project! Thank you fedi friends for the inspiration 💚 #sewing
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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · Apr 16, 2026
Today I spent ages crawling around the floor as I carefully lined up small pieces of paper 😆I’ve cut out the paper pattern pieces now, so that’s a relief. This is the old coat I plan to deconstruct - I can use its red wool fabric for the hood, pockets and button loop strip of the new coat. I can reuse the buttons too. That depends on finding some other fabric that goes nicely with it though! I will have a hunt tomorrow. #sewing
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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · Apr 17, 2026
I’m delighted that I managed to pick up almost all the supplies for my coat from Stitch Kitchen! It’s a social enterprise that aims to reduce textile waste. Everything in the store is donated - bits of fabric and haberdashery and wool and anything you might need for textile projects. They also run classes etc. Even better, they have a sale on and fabric, already sold cheaply, is half-price (ending tomorrow)! #sewing #thrifting
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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · Apr 17, 2026
Here’s what I got for the grand sum of $28! The main fabric is a beautiful soft wool. The photo doesn’t show the colour very well - it’s a soft beige and pink with a mottled design. There’s enough for the whole coat, but I think I’ll stick with my plan of using my red fabric for the pockets and hood to make it a bit more interesting. The other fabrics are for linings, and I got some partly-used reels of matching thread too. The only thing they didn’t have was suitable interfacing, so I bought that new. Minnie likes the lining fabric 😆 #sewing #thrifting
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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · Apr 19, 2026
Today I made further progress in my slow sewing project - I cut out all the exterior fabric pieces. Then I ran out of oomph so will cut out the lining and interfacing another day! #sewing
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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · Apr 20, 2026
I cut out the lining and interfacing for my coat today, with some ‘help’ from Minnie 🐾 That means the cutting out is complete and in my next session I can start the best bit - the sewing! #sewing
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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · Apr 24, 2026
My coat is starting to come together now - literally 😆 Next up will be stitching the sides together, then the hood, facings and lining. I’m pleased with the way the colours look together. #sewing
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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · Apr 26, 2026
A wet Sunday afternoon was ideal for sewing! I made good progress with stitching together bits of lining and facings for my coat. I ran low on thread of a vaguely matching colour, but Mum (lives next door) had some suitable stuff in her sewing box. She doesn’t sew any more and was happy to pass thread on to me 💚 #sewing
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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · Apr 27, 2026
When I started sewing up my coat I had 32 separate pieces of fabric (plus 8 of interfacing) - now I’m down to 2 💪🏼 Next stage is to join those together, but that will be on another day. If you’re wondering why the sleeves are a different colour from the rest of the lining, that’s one of the compromises from using recycled fabric! That’s also why there’s a lack of pattern matching. The sleeves won’t really be visible and are nice and slippery to help slide them on 😆 #sewing
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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · 4d ago
I finished my coat today 🎉 It’s warm and comfortable and I’m so pleased with it. I enjoyed making it too! The Twig + Tale pattern came with excellent instructions. Thanks everyone who encouraged me along the way 🙏🏼 #sewing
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@colossal@mastodon.art · 6d ago
From Maryam Ashkanian's 'Sleep' series 😴 https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2019/01/new-embroideries-maryam-ashkanian/ #art #sewing
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@rye@ioc.exchange · Apr 26, 2026
Before I go any further. This screw has stripped and the bigger bits also do not turn the screw. So I am asking for any advice on how to remove the screw from the machine. #Sewing #SewingMachine #kenmore #Machinist
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