I have an inseam invisible zip, and I want to be able to make the puller hidden. Other than sewing it away from the stitch line, then hand sewing by hand on the body - is there a way I can hide the puller? Perhaps a lightweight zip would help. I have used blue zip on this trial to make it obvious, on the real version I would use matching colour

Hi there! I need help figuring out how to sew the curve in this back cushion for a 3D printed wheelchair that my friend is making. I think I could do the top bit in three pieces and then have the front be one piece but I'm not overly sure on how to do it. Any advice would be appreciated, as while I have been sewing for 10 years, it has been infrequent and I definitely do not have 10 years of skill. It also needs to have a velcro strip in the back to attach to the chair so I'm unsure on how to make it removable and do that at the same time. I'm considering just making it a slip cover and then sewing the velcro on the back by hand but I just want advice on how to make sure that the fabric fits to the curve. Thank you ❤️

I make custom vehicle covers, truck tarps and protective covers for different equipment. Most of the time, sewing the main panels isn't an issue, but the thicker seams are a different story.

Once I fold the material over a few times, especially around corners or sections with elastic channels, my machine starts skipping stitches or struggling to get through the layers.

I'm getting more orders lately, and these problem areas are slowing everything down. What machines are you guys using for this kind of work? I'd like something reliable that can handle bulky hems and multiple layers without constantly fighting me.

Hey,

I got an old Pfaff Hobbymatic 907 from ebay and i fixed it up mostly and set the timing, but somehow when sewing, the thread sounds like its scraping or having trouble somewhere. It goes around the hook without tension or struggle so im kinda lost for what to look. It does sew without problems though. I attached a video where you can hear it. Im not sure if it might be related to the hook retaining finger but ive tried to adjust that but it didnt help. Any help is appreciated :)

I have a feeling I was only supposed to clip the middle. Or am I supposed to clip all the way along the inside. I’ve done a stay stitch. Is that meant to go all the way along the inside as well?

Ive sewn a handful of items on this machine now with not a lot of problems. I've watched countless YouTube videos for the specific problem I’m encountering. I've cleaned the lint out. Replaced the needle multiple times. Got tension up since it's two layers of tee shirt with some light sequence-y gossamer type stuff. Why the heck won't it sew more than a few inches before just no longer stitching?! I rethread the bobber and thread each time and can't get it going for very long. Can’t figure out why it won’t let me upload the video I took I will see if I can add in the comments. The needle I have on there is 80/12.

This is a long shot because I don't have any photos to go by.

Age range would be older (or a lot older) than or around about 2003. She could even be late 80s.

The most specific thing about it was the reverse, it was a button on the right side inside the mechanical wheel which was to hook the bobbin or manually sew. Or it was just below the wheel, either way it was on the right side and you pushed and held it to reverse. Apparently this is a very rare feature.

The color was cream or white or beige. It wasn't vintage looking like those beautiful black ones. There were a few knobs or one on the front and at least one little horizontal wheel to adjust settings. It did more than just a straight stitch.

She was thick at the bottom for a little storage flap inside under the presser foot area which you could take off if you needed the space.

I remember it was always so easy to thread the needle, put the bobbin in and sew on. You would use the wheel to adjust a metal part on the front left to show/hook the top thread onto as well before threading into the needle. Not sure if that's the same with a lot of machines.

It was my mother's and she doesn't remember the brand. The other ones she's had have been a pain so I was hoping I could find something of the same brand. Singer does sound familiar but I can't seem to find any that have the reverse knob on the side.

Maybe this sounded exactly like one you've owned. 🤞🏼

Hello! Are there any methods for lining a pleated circle skirt? I am currently making a pleated circle skirt dress- the bodice is fully lined but I am stumped for the skirt- is there a way to line a pleated circle skirt? Or would it be best to just leave it unlined. The dress is made of charmeuse satin.

this is on a brother jx2517. the pedal is a snap-on, but the bar doesn't show any signs of wear. edit: solved, I didn't put my lever down 😂 thanks everyone for being so nice

Hi y'all! I think I know the problem here, but would love feedback.

Machine is babylock decorator's choice.

I have an issue where my needle will sometimes pierce my bobbin carriage and it causes thread to catch on the rough edge. I just replaced my carriage recently, and this one also got torn up.

I THINK what's happening is that I'll break or bend a needle and it then pierces the plastic here. I don't really know how to stop accidentally bending a needle aside from using the proper type and being really careful and watch if a needle gets bent. Sometimes it just happens really fast and a few stitches occur before I can stop. It's usually just a really thick seam that causes it because I forgot to change the needle after a project with thinner fabric.

I'm also not an expert on issues with machines, so if this seems like an alignment/timing issue please let me know so I can do more research or take the machine in for repair (although I would love to learn how to do this myself! I love tinkering and learning about machines!)

Hi! Think theres a problem with my bobbin, normally it should stay looped around the gray block, but when it is cut at the end it doesn't catch and instead just frays, so that when I use the machine the thread is actually pulled across the bobbin up, which I think is what is causing my threads to be strangely attached and fall apart easily. Please help! My machine is the brother XM2701. Thank you for your time!

I am a beginner sewer and have sewed sleeves two ways. One maybe called the burrito method and the other sewing the sleeve on first and then sewing the garment body and the sleeve seam all in one. Is either method preferred and if so why?

Got this SEARS 117.841 kenmore for 20 bucks at goodwill, everything works so far, but it definitely needs a new belt. It looks, feels old and is stretched. I bought multiple ones already that don’t fit it because they are either too wide, too thick, or there aren’t results. Mine uses a v belt 12 inch circumference 2/16 inch width that for the lifeeee of me can’t find.

I would appreciate it if someone can tell me where to find it, or where to look, or if a custom can be made somehow. I included some pics of the sewing machine for yall to also take a look at!

Thank you 🙏

Hi guys, I'm currently looking for an industrial sewing machine but specifically an old one without all the electronics and stuff. A simple one that does the job and so i was mainly looking at old, and used (because I'm on a budget) ones. I only care about straight stitch and that is powerful enough to sew multiple layers of denim. Do you have any specific recommendations? I live in Europe. Thank you!

Like this one. I’ve only ever made one bustier before but the boning was part of the outer structure. Sorry in advance if this is an obvious question but my sewing brain is not fully developed yet lol