I'm a Bro and I Sew... Who else is with me?

[Goodwolf]

Reading through this and various other threads, I have to admit I was getting a little jealous over some people scoring pretty sweet deals on sewing machines, especially since a few of my projects are going to require a heavy duty machine and all the ones I could find were well out of my budget...

However, I finally stumbled upon a pretty sweet deal myself. A friend had a machine sitting in his garage that he said needed some work and I could have it if I wanted to fix it up.

Pics here.

According to my online research, it's probably in the neighborhood of 50-65 years old. Solid steel internals, so the lady at the sewing shop said I could pretty well sew sheet metal once I get it going. As you can see in the pics, some work *is* needed, especially in the area of a cord but for about 50 bucks in parts and however much a tune up costs, which I'm guessing is about 100, I could have a fine machine for the cost of a Walmart cheepie.

Stoked isn't even the word here...

 

[winterg]

Reminds me of the robots in the animated movie.

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[Felgacarb]

I like the patch!

I don't mix FB & RPF, though, so am I out?

 

[jamesyng]

I too am a bro who can sew. Unfortunately I don't have any sweet costumes or anything to post yet but I may have purchased Star Trek Original Series duty tunic and trouser patters from Roddenberry.com and I may or may not be planning to go to my first couple of days of classes in full uniform next semester. Who am I kidding, of course I am. I figure if I'm going back to school at my age I'm having as much fun as possible. I just hope my professors have a sense of humor. When the patters come in I'll probably start a build thread, I have more than a few questions about this project. About the same time I'll also start a build thread for my Star Trek props. The first thing I plan on tackling is an original series communicator. From scratch. No kit. God help me... :eek

 

[Sulla]

Not clothing but I did just finish sewing these puppies up. Made entirely by hand from a custom pattern. Completely hand sewn by little ole' me as a test for the knee high steampunk versions coming next. (It's made from cruelty free, farm bread and raised, veg tanned buffalo.) The insoles (not pictured) are made from sheep skin and unused but recycled foam camp bedding.

 

[TheRambler]

Dude, those are sweet. I've been wanting to try my hand at making some shoes, but those things are impressive.

 

[winterg]

Nice boots. They remind me of those horribly overpriced ones you see at the ren faire.

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[Gearman]

Yep I sew, started when I realized (back when there was a thing like a homec class) no other 13yr old guy would take a homec class it was terrible being the only one there.

This ended up with me making my own stuff for a long time for period events and the gratuitous Ren Faire visits. Worked with lots of leather for a while.
My wife is the professional stitcher and milliner but she is usually working on paid projects, "You can sew, go make it.." when we are getting ready for something so it is do or die(naked). I can draft basic patterns and have made a long coat inspired by the Firefly universe, Viking gear, Kilts with accessories, various items and for DC this year a Dark Jedi outfit.

 

[Sulla]

Nice boots. They remind me of those horribly overpriced ones you see at the ren faire.

One of the reasons I wanted to just learn to make my own.

 

[winterg]

One of the reasons I wanted to just learn to make my own.

I understand that! Nice work!

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[nomuse]

I got nothing to show.

I may never have anything to show. This past couple weeks -- since I got the unexpected gift of a lovely vintage Bernina -- has been whirlwind of reading online, working my way through Rosemary Ingham (picked up a copy on Amazon), haunting the local fabric stores, picking apart the seams of old clothes, and generally trying to remember where I was way, way back in college. And then with much luck and more study move forward again.

I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment. The first use I put the new machine to was making carrier bags for our theater's wireless microphones. And I have to tell you, a cloth bag and a bit of elastic is not the same animal as a fully lined and fitted 8th Doctor coat (or whatever!) I'm wandering around in a daze right now muttering ...fusible interface...flat-felled seam...overlock stitch...embroidery foot...and other technical arcana I barely comprehend at this stage.

 

[acesh007]

I just finished my first project. Its a vest for my nephew for a wedding, he is 18 months old. I think I could have done a lot better but not too bad for first project. Now to figure out my cape for Bats.

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[fleefromme]

keep at it!!!! you can do it =D

I got nothing to show.

I may never have anything to show. This past couple weeks -- since I got the unexpected gift of a lovely vintage Bernina -- has been whirlwind of reading online, working my way through Rosemary Ingham (picked up a copy on Amazon), haunting the local fabric stores, picking apart the seams of old clothes, and generally trying to remember where I was way, way back in college. And then with much luck and more study move forward again.

I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment. The first use I put the new machine to was making carrier bags for our theater's wireless microphones. And I have to tell you, a cloth bag and a bit of elastic is not the same animal as a fully lined and fitted 8th Doctor coat (or whatever!) I'm wandering around in a daze right now muttering ...fusible interface...flat-felled seam...overlock stitch...embroidery foot...and other technical arcana I barely comprehend at this stage.

 

[shipscarver]

I am a storyteller and need to be able to make costumes to help present my stories. I have an old singer machine, but can't seem to find available classes.

 

[spacebat]

I'm a bro and I bone... corsets that is. :$

In high-school I was part of the renaissance club, mother made corsets back in the day and I'd do the boning. Family also own a marine upholstery shop. I'm here mostly to learn sewing and prop making techniques. Wish there was a thread dedicated to sewing and pattern making.

 

[Roquefert]

I'm sewing for the first time over in my thread http://www.therpf.com/f24/cobra-commander-roquefert-wip-194073/. Working on the Jacket at the moment and then will be doing the pants as well as the cloak. I found a great tutorial on creating a sleeve pattern that I linked in there as well. Spacebat it may help you out as a start.

Would love some of you more experienced Men's tailors to give me some pointers if you see any ways to improve my work!

-Roquefert

 

[PoopaPapaPalps]

Just wanna drop this off here. My latest creation:



Rapture. So long have I waited for this day.

 

[acesh007]

Nice!!! Way to go. Looks good.

Just wanna drop this off here. My latest creation:

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Rapture. So long have I waited for this day.

 

[joshvanrad]

I used to be pretty good with sewing, but I haven't used a sewing machine in years. Everything I've done over the past few years has just been patchwork and by hand.

It's probably about time that I familiarize myself with a sewing machine again so I don't have to source all my soft parts.

 

[RepUnicorn]

I'm a bro and I too can sew but hell, I'm too big of a nob at it ;_;