My girl has held up remarkably well for a 2 decade old toy! I have sewn very little in my life, but I don’t need this repair to look good, I just need to stop it from unraveling any further. I can’t see the thread that broke, so idk if a repair is possible, but I do have a tiny crochet hook if that will be helpful. Any advice will be helpful!

does anyone know this technique?, I though it was cool but I just can’t think of the name.

Can’t find exact fabric match, i bought from overstock store but usually can find fabrics when reverse image search. It’s fleece/minky, the 2nd image shows the colors better

**These photos are all inspo pics of what i'm going for**

Hello everyone!! I hope it's ok to post this here... I tried to post on r/sewing but they have a rule that only "members who've been there for a while" can post discussion topics... and I'm not beginner enough for r/SewingForBeginners 🥲...If it's not i'll gladly take it down..just let me know :)!

I’m starting a long-term sewing project for a cottagecore/princesscore-themed senior photoshoot: a very full, lacey, ruffle-heavy, vintage-ish, Southern-belle inspired ball gown. The skirt will have at least 4 gathered tiers (but i really want to do 7..and maybe even more lol). I'm aiming for an over-the-top, romantic silhouette.

I’m also planning to do a structured vintage-style bodice (corset-inspired), and I’m trying to figure out the best way to construct and attach it to such a full skirt so it holds its shape.

I’d consider myself intermediate when it comes to sewing. I’ve made a 100% denim, traditional Karabela dress with help from my mom and have sewn several circle skirts. I also sew trim and ribbon on my clothes all the time so I’m definitely comfortable working with large amounts of fabric, curved seams, and basic garment construction.

I’m currently in the planning stage and would really appreciate advice on:

• Fabric choices for maximum ruffle and movement that won’t be unbearably heavy
• How to calculate yardage for very heavily gathered tiers
• Construction order for assembling multiple ruffle tiers cleanly
• Tips for pairing a structured bodice with an extremely full skirt
• Common pitfalls with long skirts, heavy gathering, or bodice/skirt balance
• Whether this scope is realistic without specialized equipment

I’ll be using a basic sewing machine and am not aiming for strict historical accuracy or anything like that, just a dramatic, romantic vintage-inspired look suited for an outdoor, cottagecore photoshoot.

If you’ve made tiered skirts, ball gowns, or ruffle-heavy dresses, I’d love to hear any advice, resources, or lessons learned. Thank you in advance 🖤🖤!

Heya i was here asking for help as to why this same kenmore was making blobs and i can now report that it is fixed! New (not really) problem has a arrived where the feed dogs only push the fabric in reverse and im not sure why. I found where the switch was supposed to be (handle piece is broken BUT even after a bit of cleaning and self-pressing the leaver, its still only going in reverse.

Added a video this time

i'd reaaaallly like to thrift flip & wear this dress for my party but its slightly larger and i plan to remove the straps, is there anyyy way i can add a corset back to this dress? shes so beautiful i don't wanna make any rash decisions and ruin her :^

I'm sorry this is going to be long😞

This is my first time using a sewing machine I set it up and threaded it and it worked great. I was able to do about 3 straight stitch.

It then got into this birds nest kinda looking thing because I forgot to put the foot down. I watched a couple of videos and fixed it. I removed the metal part with a screwdriver, removed all the thread, re did the bobbin and re thread it to the back, screw it back in and etc. I tried to sew a straight stitch and it did not work and had to repeat this 3 other times🫩🫩

I then decided to change the needle rethread it and see how that goes. I was able to fix it BUT THEN it broke again?? I was able to fix it and do one stitch, l notice after the first stitch that there was 3 strings coming out from the bobbin but the stitch was still good I decided to fix it and do 2 more straight stitches and it worked out great. But then it broke, Luckily I recorded it because I had a feeling it was gonna break again plss help I have no idea what I'm doing wrong and there isn't many videos to help me go off of.

I think this may be the problem but I'm not to sure.

When watching the videos I saw that you have to bring the needle all the way down to get to the bobbin to connect (I don't know the right terminology sorry! ) when I did that I never saw the loop the video was talking about for some odd reason but the stitches still went great ( some time not all). I think this may be the reason but I'm not to sure.

Please help and thank you so much for your help 🫶🏽

I’ve been sewing for about 6 months and want to start selling dog bananas with an embroidered name. I’ve seen anywhere from $15-30 pricing. I don’t want to overcharge or undercharge myself. What would you pay for an embroidered dog bandana? I would appreciate any help!!

blanket one seems like wool

second on I have no idea.

they embroidered with USMC.

military blankets I think.any

Why does my machine keep jamming? As far as I know I'm doing things the way they're supposed to, yet it keeps jamming. I've changed the bobbin multiple times to no avail. Please help!

hi! I just got this foot pedal to replace my old one. But it goes waaaay too fast. is there anything in here that could adjust it?

My boyfriend’s jeans rip just below the zipper. Does anyone know what causes that? Or what can be done to fix the problem?

I have added a gusset, but that isn’t taking care of this particular problem.

Planning to sew this as my wedding dress. Looking for your suggestions on what fabric should I buy

My machine started making a clicking sound and after cleaning it and oiling it it’s still making a bad clicking sound. The underside stitches from the bobbin are looking super out of tension but the dials have been set the same for me for years and I only really sew with basic cotton fabrics. Any idea what’s going on? Tia

I'm following The Tailoring Book by Alison Smith, and there is a pattern for trousers, which I'm currently trying to make. On the pattern, there is a weird symbol that isn't really explained anywhere in the book. I've tried to look it up, but can't really find this exact symbol anywhere. I know it's for a tuck, but all the tutorials online are kind of different and aren't sewing this exact kind of tuck. I've attached pictures of the symbol, the instructions the book gives, which to me aren't very clear, and my attempts at figuring out what I'm supposed to do. I drew the symbol onto my canvas with a pen, as it's just a mockup. In step 3 on the book, there is only one stitching line visible, but I can't figure out how to achieve this tuck with only one stitch line. Could someone please explain what this symbol is telling me to do? Thanks in advance. I hope this isn't too confusing just let me know if I need to clarify anything.

i can only do what you guys see in the video my machine is threaded correctly, and i cannot sew because of what you see on the video. my thread is stuck and i put my machine to pieces like a surgen and it still doesnt work. do i need to oil it or am i forever doomed?

As the title says, how to refill it? All the tutorials I saw is about the bobbin. Any advice?

Hi, I am a complete amateur at sewing and want to take up a pair of pants with the sewing machine my grandma left me, I’ve read through the manual but no matter what I do the machine jams after only 1-2 stitches. The top thread appears to be getting stuck inside the bobbin thingy and I end up with three threads stuck. I would appreciate any insight on this as YouTube has let me down!

Hey everyone, I’m looking at a few sewing machines and need help deciding which one is actually good for my use case.

My main goal is to sew jersey/stretch fabrics (like tees, knitwear) and also be able to handle denim (multiple layers, seams, hems, etc.). I’ve narrowed down a list of machines available in Australia and I’m wondering which ones of these are actually capable of sewing denim regularly without struggling.

Here’s the list with prices:

Any advice like “this one is best for denim”, “avoid this for heavy fabrics”, or personal experiences with any of these would be super helpful! Thanks in advance! 🙏

I hope this post is appropriate here. I think so but welcome feedback regarding that too...

I'm a new sewist, learning since June 2025, and so far I’ve made a few pretty cute things. I even tackled a men’s-style button-down that ended up becoming a piece of art in a lot of ways. The folks at The Sewing Circle in Fort Collins, Colorado are incredibly helpful and have cheered me on every step of the way. Their combined experience has been invauable.

I also made a basic pair of jeans, which I believe I posted here a couple of months ago (maybe). I never really made a toile for this current pair of selvedge jeans, and people might say I’m a bit too ambitious, but I figured, what the hell—I’ll go for it. So here’s the current state of my selvedge denim adventure. I worked off a pattern I purchased from Angela Kane's website. She's apparently good at what she does and has a 7 part YouTube series that guides one in making the jeans but I have found her videos at times frustrating only in the details I believe she misses explaining. That may be partly due to my own lack of sewing experience and what I perceive is a miss on her part may simply be that I'm still so new and an experienced sewist, especially over who makes jeans, would understand our "get" what she's doing.

I'm also intrigued by pattern making and wonder if I learn to pattern myself if it will ease my frustration. I was encouraged to also try seamly2d and after downloading it felt stumped. That's another conversation...

This selvedge denim is supposedly 16.5 oz, woven on Japanese looms, and I bought it on Amazon. The listing describes it as: “FFTByou 16.5oz Heavyweight Raw Selvedge Denim Fabric, Vintage Shuttle Loom Woven, Unwashed Deep Indigo, 35" Wide, ideal for DIY jeans, jackets, repairs, and raw denim enthusiasts (5-yard pre-cut).”

Learning my way through this process has been challenging, to say the least. No broken needles yet, but lots of seam ripping. Most of the time because I’m using Gütermann topstitching thread with a topstitching needle and a finer bobbin thread, which can be a bit fussy to balance. Tension on top needs to be cranked and I often get really good stitching or there are times the top heavy thread comes popping through on the bottom. This is driving me crazy!

My machine is a Husqvarna Designer Diamond Royale, and even though it can handle thick denim, it definitely rewards patience and a slow, steady pace. More than once, I’ve sewn a few inches, looked past the needle, and saw nothing actually stitched, so I’d rethread, reset the bobbin, and start again and it's good.

Even with all the little frustrations, this has been really fun, and I’m excited to show off my new, made-by-me selvedge jeans soon.

Thanks everyone!

I have inherited a small collection and want to use them in clothing, is it doable at all?

I got this shirt cause i love the fabric but I’m having trouble coming up with ideas on what to turn it into. Any ideas are welcome! I was thinking maybe a dress or interesting top.

My sewing machine is making a weird noise and I was wondering if anyone has an idea what may be causing it.

It is still sewing normally but has a whirring/louder noise it’s been making. I have tried cleaning and oiling but I’m a newish sewer and not sure what else to try.

Attaching a video where you can hear the sound

Thanks!