Anybody sew?

I tried the whole making hats thing and I simply don't have the skill to make something as small/precise as a hat. I still use it for utility stuff though, lengthened a sweatshirt with it and converted some old army surplus skins to fit wider skis

my limited knowledge may be able to help though, what are you have trouble with?

w_skierI tried the whole making hats thing and I simply don't have the skill to make something as small/precise as a hat. I still use it for utility stuff though, lengthened a sweatshirt with it and converted some old army surplus skins to fit wider skis

my limited knowledge may be able to help though, what are you have trouble with?

Yeah, I'm still working on my skills and figuring things out. I've sewed ripped seams on pants and stuff which is a cool life skill. Anyway, whenever I try to backstitch, there seems to be like a clump of thread that kind of birds nests right under the backstitch. It only happens when I start a new stitch, not while ending. Also, some stitches have come out just looking weird. They don't look tight (I've messed with the tension a bunch, its not the problem) and some of them don't lay flat and just stand up in their individual loops. They are also kinda jittery, like it looks like they go side to side a bit. Any help is appreciated :)

skigl198Yeah, I'm still working on my skills and figuring things out. I've sewed ripped seams on pants and stuff which is a cool life skill. Anyway, whenever I try to backstitch, there seems to be like a clump of thread that kind of birds nests right under the backstitch. It only happens when I start a new stitch, not while ending. Also, some stitches have come out just looking weird. They don't look tight (I've messed with the tension a bunch, its not the problem) and some of them don't lay flat and just stand up in their individual loops. They are also kinda jittery, like it looks like they go side to side a bit. Any help is appreciated :)

sounds like it could potentially be your machine. I learned on a really old machine without a backstitch so I can't really help you there. Good luck!

My roommate makes some dope ass 5 panels out of fabric he finds at thrift shops. I can show him your questions and help you out.

I'm a proficient sewer, message me with any problems you might have.

AltitudeFotoMy roommate makes some dope ass 5 panels out of fabric he finds at thrift shops. I can show him your questions and help you out.

ElbowkushI'm a proficient sewer, message me with any problems you might have.

Homies! Thank you! Just sauce em in right here, any answers you have to the above questions

Like someone said, it may be the machine not able to handle the fabric. That is if you're using heavy duty material, or if its the brim part of the hat. I've never sewn a hat (mostly because i dont think the machine i use would work too well), but I have made a s/s button up and some drawstring bags out of old flannel shirts. A hat is definitely on my list of things to try sewing though.

skigl198Homies! Thank you! Just sauce em in right here, any answers you have to the above questions

I have had similar problems in the past with threads getting all shitty under your work piece. It generally happens if:

A. If you get lazy with your threads after finishing on the last piece of sewing then try to start again it gets all bird nesty. I always try to keep my threads tight in a spot away from the work piece like in the photo.

B. You haven't threaded your machine properly and the tension is incorrect (e.g. your thread hasn't been put through all the correct tension loops n shit in the right order.)

C. Sometimes if you are sewing threw tough fabric against the 'grain of the fabric' you can get uneven threading like the side to side look you were talking about. Generally the under stitch shows your imperfections so really the side to side stuff is just little movements you make while sewing.

D. On your back stitch you might be moving the piece forcefully rather than letting the teeth grip and move the piece underneath your presser foot. This might create some bird nesting type looking things. Just try and let the machine do they work for you.

Also one last thing. Do you tie off your work before back stitching or starting a new stitch on top of previous stitches? Sometimes loose threads get caught and pulled into the bobbin are and tangle up the bottom of your stitching.

Hope this helps :) Happy to answer any more questions you might have.

Thank you dude! Ill give the suggestions a try.