@wormerama @TheDonsieLass
What a great resource for #sewists #sewistsofmastodon
Can't help giggling at #TheArchers reference - 'Tilly and the Buttons'

@impactology @fibrearts Yes. I got a second hand sewing machine in 2018. Started with simple patterns (vintage patterns at second hand shops or free online, eg peppermint magazine) to learn skills. Indie designers (Helen's Closet) do online tutorials for the patterns & you can learn techniques. Cheap fabric secondhand. Pixelfed is pretty active with makers. Basic skills & then explore!
#SewistsOfMastodon #IMadeThis #ISewMyOwnClothes #Sewing #SewingProject #SelfDrafted

My latest.
#handbags #appleek #handcrafted #bagmaker #bagmaking #handmade #sewing #sewistsofmastodon

Officially #sewing for winter 🥶 I'm wearing a #monroeturtleneck (free Tessuti pattern) that I made of striped cotton jersey and my super cozy #wikstenunfoldingjacket and I can tell these are going to get lots of wear. The jacket is lengthened to accommodate a long light down jacket underneath and it's the first fully-reversible garment I have ever made.

I used a combo of cotton rib knit from @darncheapfabrics Fitzroy and printed cotton (almost like fine corduroy) that some lovely person gifted to me a few years ago when we first moved into our current suburb. She and her husband are cobblers and have a shop in Kingsville. I went over to have a few pairs resoled, had a long chat with her, and when I mentioned I was learning how to sew, she gave me a bunch of beautiful cotton and wool fabrics that she had been wanting to de-stash.

Keep warm, Melbourne!

@sewing #diyclothing #sewingproject #sewistsofmastodon #wikstenoversizedjacket #tessuti

I sewed a few projects since I last posted but am particularly happy with Kalle Shirtdress (pattern by Closet Core). I’m @sewing work clothes for the cold months ahead so I lengthened this by 20cm. New things I learned with this project is #sewing a popover button placket and properly improvising inseam pockets. I was surprised the dress version of this does not have pockets (not counting the chest patch pocket).

I can’t think of a kind of garment right now that would not be better with pockets. Underwear? Swimwear? Dancewear? You can’t put pockets on a tutu, right?

#closetcorepatterns #kalleshirtdress #closetcorekalle #diyclothing #sewingproject #sewistsofmastodon

I have found #KnittingMastodon but no sewing equivalent. Do I… just start it? #SewistsOfMastodon #SewingMastodon #crafter

lazy #SundaySewing - drafting out the athletic butt adjustment on a pair of shorts for my partner.

once again i'm appreciative of the mechanical drawing class i was required to take in 8th grade. we were taught how to properly use a ruler and pencils for drafting.

#sewing #FlatPattern #drafting #alterations #SewistsOfMastodon

Split sleeve detail on my chore jacket pattern I'm working on #sewistsofmastodon #sewistsofwisconsin #sewistsofmadison #sewist #Sew #sewingpatterns #seamworkmag

An older make - my first knit garment with buttons. I was so nervouse about making buttonholes on knit fabric but I love the way it turned out. It's definitely showing wear as it's been in regular rotation several times a week. This is the Seamwork Milo, 1 of 3 that I've made.
#sew #isew #sewistsofmastodon #wisconsinsews #madisonsews #seamworkmilo #bathroomselfie

Almost finished - it just needs button holes and a pocket or two. This is a wearable toile made from a thift store linen tablecloth. #sew #sewistsofmastodon #isew #wisconsinsews #seamworkrhett