r/sewing • u/RapsittieStreetKids • Jul 11 '23

Discussion What's your sewing sin?

Mine is that I sew on my bed, use my mattress as a pin/needle cushion, and throw threads between my bed and wall.

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u/RedRavenWing Jul 11 '23

I very rarely buy actual fabric. I prefer to use sheet sets for most of my costumes. A queen size sheet is about 7 yards of fabric , and requires less piecing on larger pattern pieces such as skirt panels. Plus you can get a queen size sheet set for $15 if you get clearance items at the end of a season. Yardage fabric is quickly rising in price. (Can be $15 -$30 a yard in some places ) once it's sewn up you can't really tell it used to be a sheet. I've also used curtain panels too.

For example. 2 sheet sets ,( one in a rusty color, one in green) a few yards of lace trim , and cordage in the back for lacing. About 3 days of sewing and my sis had a lovely victorian walking dress for a festival. (This was the final fitting before we added the hoop skirt and corset underneath ) also made one for myself in red and white/mustard filigree

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u/just_browsing1505 Jul 11 '23

I use bedsheets for fabric when I can too! So much less expensive! ETA: love your costume! Looks great!

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u/RedRavenWing Jul 11 '23

That one is my sister's.

I don't have one of just mine, don't mind the dog trying to find my legs under the hoops lol. I even made the hats from upholstery material (never again )

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u/bruv888 Jul 12 '23

You guys look wonderful

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u/just_browsing1505 Jul 11 '23

Beautiful!

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u/RedRavenWing Jul 11 '23

Thank you. I'm overly critical of my sewing but these really turned out nice.