#sewliberated — Public Fediverse posts
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@[email protected] @[email protected] Although I still hit hurdles, I've found that the patterns and instructions from #SewLiberated and #HelensCloset are much more detailed than those of the main companies and are relatively easy to modify. I also found a woman in the area who will print up copyshop-sized PDFs, which are much easier to work with and store. I paid for 2 video lessons from Sew Liberated. They aren't cheap but they break down the instructions extremely well, providing images and videos. -
@WorstedSkeins @ThunderHoney
Both #SewLiberated and #HelensCloset are excellent in the #pockets department! I made the Sew Liberated #StudioTunic, their version of the pinafore/tunic. It's kind of great but I'm really not a tunic person. Trying to figure out how to hack it into a dress but I think that's beyond my current pattern drafting skills. Also, the #pockets on this and the #GypsumSkirt are too low for safely carrying a phone. Really trying to figure out the #pocket sweet spot! -
@KDramaQn
I started out with patterns from the major pattern companies and realized that the sizing was way different than what I expected and I was only really happy with the results from a scrub pattern and recently, a thrifted men's/boys' raglan T and pj pants pattern that I used for me and the grandkids. But, I've had good success with #SewLiberated and #HelensCloset patterns and there's a woman who lives nearby and prints copy-shop size for $3/page. So, I have patterns, enough for now. -
@artbyailbhe
That's definitely on my list and I purchased the #SandpiperSwimsuit pattern from #HelensCloset. I have to spend a lot more time wrangling slippery stretch fabric before I'm confident enough to begin that. I made the sports bra top from the #LimestoneLeggings pattern from #SewLiberated and it was incredibly easy to make in cotton jersey. I have a lot of thrifted knit fabrics to play around with and quite a few sew days are booked so I'll get closer. -
@shekinahcancook
Thanks! Hoping to sew the patterns I currently have (#HelensCloset and #SewLiberated) for the foreseeable future but it's nice to know where I can find more, for the future.
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@hollie @sewing Another fan of #HelensCloset and #SewLiberated. I just ordered the new camp shirt pattern, Joanie top, from the latter. #EweFineFibers is printing. It will be delivered later in the week with a few other items. Excited!
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@hollie @sewing
#HelensCloset is so great and I'm also a huge fan of #SewLiberated. Great styles and clear instructions!
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@rabcyr
If you've NEVER sewn tops or dresses before, I'd recommend that you start with a very reputable indie pattern company and the cheapest fabric you can find that you still like, such as used bedsheets. #HelensCloset and #SewLiberated give very detailed instructions for the whole process of making your garment. Once you've successfully made #1, you can progress to using the expensive fabric for your dream garment. -
@katekate
Instructors and great patterns with super-clear instructions make a huge difference. I've found the #HelensCloset and #SewLiberated patterns have pages of step-by-step instructions, which have helped me a LOT! -
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Busy 3 days of #sewing: a full sew-day Friday, sewing class Saturday, and library #Makerspace today. Started a new #GypsumSkirt by #SewLiberated using a deep green skirt and #Sevenberries Japanese dragonfly print for waistband, side scoop pockets.
Today: nearly finished the #RibbonSkirt I've been working on for months. Just need to sew up waistband and finish off the connection between the main skirt body and the bottom frill. Large sewing area in my b/r is nearly set up for business. -
@alisonborealis ugh. I wouldn’t be very happy about that! I think I’ll only be using #SewLiberated or #HelensCloset patterns for the foreseeable future and I’ll try to draft some patterns from clothing I own. I’m extremely fond of clear instructions.
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I've been SUPER happy with my patterns from #SewLiberated and #HelensCloset because they have amazing instructions and there's lots of advice available online. Still working my way through toiles of the #AshtonTop but I think it will work for a ton of my favourite fabrics when I've sorted it out. My #HinterlandDress is a true favourite.
I don't have money or space for my own serger and I can't imagine recouping the investment. The library #MakerSpace has them but they aren't available yet. -
@contagioncreations @nothe
I actually have a limited number of garment styles that I actually want to wear and sew. I tried commercial patterns first with limited success. Now, I've narrowed down my likes to #SewLiberated and #HelensCloset. I've got several patterns from each company and they're all printed up. They'll keep me busy for several months, at least. Already reusing 2 of the patterns.
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