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 Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 7:28 pm
I've been reading most of the topics, and i've noticed many different things people need help on, so i've decided to create a handbook. I'll need all the Help I can get!
Post 1: The Sewing Machine
Post 2: The Basics
Post 3: Tips and Tricks
Post 4: Cosplay Help
Post 5: Anything i've forgotten/FAQ
Post 6: Links and resources
Gaia Styles become real? eek Has anyone tried to sew Gaia's clothes? Some look really stylish and nice. Maybe you should try! ^_^
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 7:32 pm
Post One: The MachineWhat Type of Sewing machine should i get?I've heard that many people perfer Singer. There are many different types of machines out there. It can be hard to find out which you need. You can also visit Singer's web siteHereWhat should I do when getting started?
When getting started, you should ALWAYS read the manual. It will help you a lot and give you a few tips and pointers.
And if you have a family member that knows how to use it, ask them.
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 7:33 pm
Post Two: The Basics
When you start, always test out how a material will go through the machine. Some frabics slide easily, so you should pin it down closer together.
Stretch frabics should be streteched when it is going through the machine.
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 7:37 pm
Post Three: Tips and Tricks This post will mostly consist of quotes and other tips from people. darkornithopter I think the most important thing you can do to get better at sewing is to read the manual for your sewing machine and learn how to use everything about it. I wish I would have done that with my sewing machine becasue now I don't know how to use the button tool soI have to use other things to keep my clothes together. avichan When working with a sewing machine for the first time, it's a good idea to practice a bit before hand. Take a scrap piece of cloth and just run it through, twisting and turning it. You'l get a better feel for the speeds of you machine so that way you won't mess u when you actually have to so go sew it (and I speak from personal experience...) avichan For sewing lessons check out a local communtiy college or YMCA, Places like that tend to offer sewing lessons for beginners and advanced sewers alike. ^^ I learned from my mom so if you know anyone who sews and won't bite you're head off when you do something wrong, ask them to teach you. You'll save some money in the proccess. Singer the best type of Sewing machine out there (Like Wacom is to tablets...) but there are different types and models so you want to do research on what kind and what's in your price range (Also, people tend to give away/sell their sewing machines for cheap so try looking on Ebay or even local garage/yard/moving sales...you'd be surprised how much crap you'd get from one good garage sale... eek ) Patterns...head over to a local farbic store and there should be a section that has patterns for display. The one I'm most familiar with is McCall's (I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, I don't feel like digging them out) but all patterns work in the same way- they're a good way to learn how clothing fits together (rather then trying to take a part your pants to figure out how they work) Oh and learn how to stich by hand first (I'm sure there are some online tutorials for basic stitches) relying on the machine to do everything is not a good idea... Quote: When ever you're starting on a machine, before you even thread it, try sewing without thread on paper and when finished, hold it up to see how straight the holes are. Then draw a pattern like a spiral and try to follow it. Albino Evil sewing through paper is a really great way to get really blunt needles really fast, so use a old needle (paper also blunts material scissors) And I learnt about sewing from my mother and pattern making etc. through distance education from T.A.F.E. (its a college in australia). I immagine another college out there will have a similar thing. pseudo samurai make sure that the outfit you makes will look good on you--use colors that compliment your skin and hair.
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 7:39 pm
Post Four: Cosplay HelpTo me, cosplay is one of the hardest forms of sewing. Some Anime/Manga outfits defy gravity, and are unreal. Thoses are the challenging ones! Here are some basics that might help you. Quote: Make sure that if you make something realistic, that you have it comftorable so you can wear it throuought the convention without irritating yourself or poking someone's eye out eek When carrying a fake weapon, make sure to check the convention's weapon policy 3nodding When making something strapless, make sure it stays up very well! xd Here are some basics for some outfits: For the guys: Spike from Cowvoy Bebop, Lupin the III and other's who wear suits Quote: These desgins can be quite simple if you a purchasing a pattern. Simplicitiy's 9469 is a good choice, or a McCall's 4399, all you really need are the right frabics. I suggest cotton. It is light and breathable. For the girls: Witch Hunter Robin Quote: Robin's dress can be converted to Belldandy's if you're really good... Simplicity's 4947 cloak might be a good match. If it has sleeves. 5586 Simplicity would be goof for the dress under it, but it has noe sleeves. Robin can be difficult. As for belldandy, she also had a cloak, but it's ribbons in the front, and cloakish in that back. A ring connect's it. It's hard to find a pattern for Belldandy's dress, but if you take Simplicity 7220 and in thr front, but an oppening, it should have the same effect. Difficulty: ***/***** (If you think my rating is off, pls tell me!) Sailor outfit's/ School Uniforms Quote: I think that one of the most common thing's is a school outfit. If the uniform is just right, people can notice you right away. For a sailor outfit, you shoud get McCall's Cheerleader costume. It has one that look like a sailor suit with the collar and everything. AAll you have to do, is make it longer or shorter, depending on what anime you're cosplaying from. Difficulyt:***/*****
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 7:44 pm
Post Five:Schools/FAQavichan Well I've always heard that Parsons was a good school to go to for fashion...and I believe that there are a few fashion institutes...go to npda.org a lot of art schools have fashion design as a major so you might want to check them out. ^^
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 7:51 pm
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Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2004 6:24 am
WHat else should i add?
Who ever stickied this, thanks! whee
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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2004 11:46 am
little wolf blossom WHat else should i add? Who ever stickied this, thanks! whee Fashion tips perhaps? Like "make sure that the outfit you makes will look good on you--use colors that compliment your skin and hair." Or something. surprised
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Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 5:31 pm
pseudo samurai little wolf blossom WHat else should i add? Who ever stickied this, thanks! whee Fashion tips perhaps? Like "make sure that the outfit you makes will look good on you--use colors that compliment your skin and hair." Or something. surprised quoted
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Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:54 pm
pseudo samurai little wolf blossom Fashion tips perhaps? Like "make sure that the outfit you makes will look good on you--use colors that compliment your skin and hair." Or something. surprised quoted or you can just color your hair (that's what i did) hehe. heart another great sewing machine company is Bernina.
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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 4:40 pm
raionen pseudo samurai little wolf blossom Fashion tips perhaps? Like "make sure that the outfit you makes will look good on you--use colors that compliment your skin and hair." Or something. surprised quoted or you can just color your hair (that's what i did) hehe. heart another great sewing machine company is Bernina. do they have a web site?
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:58 am
Another tip could be that if you're experimenting with an outfit or something you can make a smaller version first to save on the costs of screwing up a big version.
I like to make a small cloth doll first and sew the clothes that I'm about to make in a smaller version so that I know how it all goes together.
When making my Salt and Pepper clothes for a Tiny Snowfairy Sugar cosplay I'm going to experiment with smaller plushie versions of the clothes so that I can get the patterns right sweatdrop I don't want to accidentally screw up the clothes...
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 10:12 am
something Izumi always forgets (and regrets) is making a muslin mock-up.. is just same as whatever you are making, but muslin is VERY cheap and you can just rip the threads right out and use as a pattern (you do not need to bother with seam ripper and is very good way to make alterations) and if you mess up it not a problem... Izumi REALLY needs to do this more often.. sweatdrop
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 11:38 am
HERE IS A GOOD TRICK WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING PATTERNS:
If you want to create an outfit and you have clothes that are similar, here's what you can do.
Instead of cutting up your clothes and tracing them, you're going to need transparent heavy duty tape (like for taping up boxes), a dry-erase marker, and paper. (NOTE: THIS DOESN'T WORK FOR "FUZZY-LIKE" MATERIALS).
First, notice on the outfit where the seams are. You can see where the individual pieces are sewn together.
Second, pull the tape out and place it over the seams. It will usually make the shape of a big square.
Third, take the dry erase marker and trace the seams.
Then, lift the tape off of the fabric and place it very carefully onto paper.
Cut around the lines you've traced, and, voila! You've recreated the pattern for that piece of clothing.
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