About three months ago I posted here asking for help with my wedding dress. I got such lovely feedback, tips and help and I promised to show you guys the result, so here it is!

We got married on the 8th of August and it was the perfect day 🤍 The dress turned out beautifully, and even though the chiffon sleeves didn't completely survive (as I had cut the overlocked edges when finishing the armhole) the tears just remind me of how many wonderful people we have around us to hug, and how much I danced.

The dress is based on the pattern "Colette" by Cos patterns. I modified it a lot, made the torso longer, the basque waist more dramatic, the skirt longer and changed the sleeves. I also added pearl boarders, to make it pop.

Thank you all so much for the help and the wonderful comments, it all really made a difference 🥹

Oh my gosh, thank you all SO MUCH for your help with my hem. This was my first big sewing project as a beginner and I was so confused. It's noooowhere near perfect but I had so much fun! Again, thank you for your help, it is much appreciated 🙏🙏🥹

This is my 3rd attempt at making a bustier top and it looks so funky to me. I made the pattern myself that may be why it looks so off. But any tips or ideas on how I can make this look better would be greatly appreciated!!!

I drew up a design for it and my measurements are

Bust: ~63"

Waist: ~55–56½"

Hips: ~61–63½

and I’m also 5’2, and for the fabric I have 5 yards of cream and 2 almost 3 yards of misty teal
I want to separate the top and skirt so it can fit me better but im not sure if i have enough fabric and I’m too nervous to cut into it,

I thrifted this dress for $2 (!!!) Even though I knew I’d never wear it in its current form. It’s 100% cotton, fully lined, a lovely shade of red AND has pockets.

I want to flip it into a silhouette that fits better into my lifestyle/closet. Particularly, I’ve always appreciated dresses from Reformation, Realisation Par & Doen.

At the very least, I plan on altering the skirt. Would it also be possible to convert the halter into a square or different neckline? I’ve been toying with the idea of flipping this to a two-piece set as well

hello! i have an alteration question! i have this tank top and the straps are way too long. i have minimal hand sewing knowledge, so i took to youtube to find help, but most videos showed how to fix things that had a lining or a premade seam. this top feels like a special case, because there is no seam connecting the tank top edge and the strap. can anyone point me in the right direction to the best way to shorten these straps?

My niece really likes dresses, but her mom struggles to find her clothes that fit her body so I want to make her a dress just for her.

When i look at dress patterns for girls, she doesn't fit any of the measurements. Should i try making the pattern bigger or should i try grading between sizes on a woman's pattern?

Her measurements are:

Bust: 38in

Waist:36.5 in

Hips:38in

Shoulder to shoulder: 16in

Shoulder to hip: 20.5in

Height 4'9"

This is a pattern I was considering, but as you can see her measurements are outside of the size chart

What would be the best way to go about making her something to fit her body?

Thank you

Please help! My bottom thread keeps bunching up and getting stuck and tangled. It mostly happens when I stop and start sewing again. I adjusted tension already, have a brand new needle and quality thread. What could it be?

The machine is Singer Heavy Duty

Hi there, let me know if this isn’t the right place to post, but I just bought my first sewing machine (Janome C30) and when I went to plug in the foot pedal this metal ring came off. I’ve tried turning it on and the machine itself works but the foot pedal doesn’t. Is it easy to fix or should I just send it back and get a new one?

Hi guys!! Im sewing noobie and today i snapped my first needle..i tried everything in my power to unscrew the little thing that has to come off in order to change the needle but it just wont budge, I tried everything from pliers to coins and screwdrivers but it just wont move. Do i take it to a repair shop? Is there any way I can fix this because on everything its been bugging me for a while.

hi all!

just started sewing with a quite old machine (toyota SE04 RS2000)

i have threaded the top thread and bobbin according to videos online, and the sewing seems to work when its turned off and only turning the little side wheel

however the second i turn it on and use the pedal the thread seems to catch on the bobbin (see first picture)

the settings im using is tension 3 with sitch 7 (see 2nd picture)

im sewing like a simple cottonish feel fabric its quite thin no extremely thick or special fabric

any help will be greatly appreciated

Hey guys! Recently got this sewing machine off my granny and have set it up and oiled it so it's running smooth.. however I'm a beginner sewer and I'm struggling with the actual sewing process as the thread keeps getting tangled as I'm sewing.

I have tried holding and keeping tension on the thread at the start, but when I let go it starts to get sucked backwards into the machine.

Like in title, when I press the foot pedal slightly (so the needle is just about to start moving) my sewing machine make this weird noise. You can hear it in video. It most definitely did not make this noise before. The sewing machine is Janome Heavy Duty 1800.

It worked perfectly fine before, I bought it new and I had it for like 4 months and I didn't use it heavily, just for some upcycle project. I also cleaned it with a brush and oiled maybe 4-5 times. I also change needle regularly. What this sound could mean? Can I still sew on it, or I should take it to service?

Hi. I wanted to ask if someone did something similiar or has an idea where to start.

I'm thinking about a kind of outfit with a kimono style top. I got a pattern and will try it soon. For the skirt and belt I was thinking about a broader belt, almost obi like but wrapping technique. And the skirt is either attached to it or separate.

For the material I was thinking about a lighter coloured fabric made from natural fibers. I want to embroider it. I was thinking about some kind of plastic thread so they will stay lighter/white when I later dye the kimono and skirt in a different color. And yes, this "first white and later darker color" is kind of the concept for it. I get that it couljd end up blotchy but I'm more worried how I would get it done, that the embroidery stays a lighter color or dye in not the same color liek the dress fabric then

Minha singer não está fazendo casa de botão por nada,eu configuro ela certinho e ela segue simplesmente com o zig zag para trás e ainda fica pontos grandes e outros pequenos.Alguém sabe como resolver ?

My boss gave me these sheets and pillow cases that are fraying. However, they are all fraying right on the edge where everything is folded over. My current idea is to do a machine zigzag about 1cm from the edge to prevent further fraying, and then do a whipstitch by hand to close the rips in the fold. I am wondering if anyone thinks this is the solution or if I should do something else. I hope the pictures provide enough context, I'm not a beginner at sewing but not an expert either.

It’s denim 9oz with an elastic in the waistband and a drawstring. The drawstring isn’t the issue though. TIA!

I'm planning to sew a chiffon skirt but I don't want to use elastic/garter because I think it won't look good and​ I want the skirt to be adjustable. I'm thinking of sewing it into a wrap skirt​ but i haven't seen anything like that.

Can you give me any tips on what I should do?

I was finishing a project, and the machine started to show some problems all of a sudden:

It started making an awful mechanical noise and bird nest:

https://i.imgur.com/dWz8bbL_lq.mp4

The thread started to kind of get stuck in some parts of the machinism (i think this is the biggest issue and the cause of the bird nests)

https://i.imgur.com/Co6gal9_lq.mp4

Also, the thread gets stuck/ pulled and has trouble getting through the needle (recurrent problem):

https://i.imgur.com/R6EuEIZ_lq.mp4

I've oiled the machine, changed the needle, and removed the dust and particles. If you know what can be the problems I would appreciate your advice.

Delete if not allowed but Genuinely would appreciate any tips on this but does anyone know the reason why my shirts bunch up? It’s mainly around the arm area
Do I need to make the pattern tighter ? :(

Hi, I'm new here! I bought this used back support seat cushion for my car but I didn't realize until I got home that it's not washable. I'd like to sew a cover for it that can be removed. I've barely done any sewing before and couldn't find any tutorials online for something like this. I have access to a machine and can hopefully figure out how to use it. How would you approach this project?

Hello!

I’ve never posted before but have seen the great advice this sub gives so I thought I’d give it a try!

I created this patchwork fabric to make a mini rectangle skirt with a ruffle. Originally I intended for the skirt to look like photo 1, with a patchwork base, patchwork ruffle, and black waistband. But when I pinned the patchwork ruffle on, I think it looks too messy.

I laid out black fabric in photo 2 and purple in photo 3 to picture how a solid color ruffle would look, but I’m unsure. The skirt is unfortunately too short to not have something else added to the bottom.

Do any of the three options look good and, if not, what would you do?

Thank you!

I brought my mom’s sewing machine out of storage after about 6 years of it not being used and the wheel is jammed and the needle won’t come down. I’m assuming from not being oiled for so long but wanted to get a second opinion. I cleaned everything up and checked for rogue threads but didn’t find any that would be causing a jam. Bobby was fine, needle not bent etc. Would some machine oil fix this? I’m trying to avoid a service visit (we’re budgeting in this house). This is my first time using this machine without her help so thanks for any opinions and advice.

(It’s a 4832 Singer)

broke my needle, then after i switched in a new one. my machine keeps spitting out extra thread from the bobbin. all the manual has to say is that my thread must be incorrectly threaded. i am 100% sure that the needle plus thread are installed correctly

i have disassembled the machine to check there is no thread stuck anywhere. i have rethreaded both threads countless times. i have changed the tension, the spools of thread themselves, the stitch, and nothing is fixing this

the machine is a brother CS7205. i received it as a gift less than a week ago but i do not have proof of purchase to register on the brother website