A Beginner's Guide to Learning to Sew for Cosplay

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Ginny Di

Ginny Di

Күн бұрын

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@MorganScott82
@MorganScott82 4 жыл бұрын
Note: A lot of cosplay fabrics, especially leather look, latex, and vinyl fabrics do not take well to pinning as the pins will leave permanent holes in the finished surface of the fabric. In these cases small office supply binder clips are a decent stand in.
@johntitor2020
@johntitor2020 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU, saved me from future mistakes
@OhColorMeAmazing
@OhColorMeAmazing 5 жыл бұрын
I love how well you phrased this - I'm someone who's afraid of wasting time and material creating something ugly, but the only way to get any good at sewing is to just do it and make that ugly thing or failed project. I've learned a lot through my sewing failures but I've also had sewing successes in which I've learned a lot. Thanks for passing on this wisdom to future sewists!
@medievalterrence9691
@medievalterrence9691 5 жыл бұрын
Ginny Di: Needles have a hole and pins have balls. Me (taking notes): "Pins are male needles."
@chelseascreatures
@chelseascreatures 5 жыл бұрын
😂😅
@lunav954
@lunav954 5 жыл бұрын
Medieval Terrence omg 😂😂😂
@s.dthomas5354
@s.dthomas5354 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 this made me laugh
@Meowmeowmeowhehe
@Meowmeowmeowhehe 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@caitlynsbritishaccent4123
@caitlynsbritishaccent4123 4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@Julie1019
@Julie1019 5 жыл бұрын
Oh no, I'm a mom sewing matching Easter clothes for my kids 😂
@notnanni
@notnanni 5 жыл бұрын
Bless you haha it's one of the cutest things I've ever heard (and never seen sadly) 😂
@kaga.mine.
@kaga.mine. 4 жыл бұрын
julie why
@glamgirltv5650
@glamgirltv5650 4 жыл бұрын
Bravo x
@andreaplatz_yt4086
@andreaplatz_yt4086 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, that whould be considered cosplay aswell.
@andreaplatz_yt4086
@andreaplatz_yt4086 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, that whould be considered cosplay aswell.
@PavarottiAardvark
@PavarottiAardvark 5 жыл бұрын
Seam ripper is an absolute MUST, not least because there's a lot of good cosplay/larp stuff to be found in thrift stores. Being able to carefully take parts off of clothes is super helpful.
@wanderingsoul881
@wanderingsoul881 5 жыл бұрын
Especially when you have such little materials to work with
@notnanni
@notnanni 5 жыл бұрын
True! I'm on a budget and tiny nail scissors do a good job too though.
@Jack_Dawlia
@Jack_Dawlia 11 ай бұрын
@@notnanni in a lot of sewing places you can sometimes find them for as little as 20p!
@Whitney_Sews
@Whitney_Sews 5 жыл бұрын
I love this video! I've been sewing almost 20 years, but still watched the entire thing :) I get questions often on my channel for tips for ultra beginners and I'll definitely be sharing this video with them!
@DragonHeartGamer
@DragonHeartGamer 5 жыл бұрын
on commercial patterns dont worry if you manage to mess up along the way!! the steps are really confusing!! im at university for costume making, it is literally my job and ive been sewing for more than half my life and i still look at the instructions on commercial patterns and have to figure out how to translate them into english.
@dandadamo4299
@dandadamo4299 5 жыл бұрын
Wait, you said university for costume making? I'm in high school and I've been high key wondering if that's even possible. Could you elaborate?
@anirvankm
@anirvankm 4 жыл бұрын
that is very encouraging...thank you for that
@DragonHeartGamer
@DragonHeartGamer 4 жыл бұрын
@@dandadamo4299 yo! sorry for the delay youtubes shit. im in the uk so imagine itll be different depending on where you are but here you pick one subject and thats all you learn and some of our unis (tho not many) offer costume design and some (like mine) allow an option to focus more specifically on the making side of things
@cactusc9519
@cactusc9519 4 жыл бұрын
@@dandadamo4299 this is late af, but just in case someone else with a similar question stumbles on this thread, yes you can definitely go and study sewing/fashion/costume design at uni/college! either through community college, specialized art schools, or occasionally even regular old universities!
@KayDeeKeySull
@KayDeeKeySull 5 жыл бұрын
I love that mentality! Put in the time now so that future you already knows how. Never heard it worded that way, but it’s great:)
@KateNyx
@KateNyx 5 жыл бұрын
I’m a seamstress as my day job and this is the best beginner sewing guide I’ve ever seen. Going to recommend this video to everyone who asks me “how do I start doing what you do?”
@lkmcclellan1246
@lkmcclellan1246 4 жыл бұрын
Something to add as someone who just sews clothes: if you plan to work with heavy fabrics often get a vintage machine. I found a 1930 singer model 66 machine for $50 a few years ago that will go through anything assuming I use the right needle, my one year old Brother machine can do lots of interesting things and even useful ones, like buttonholes, but only in a max of 4 layers of quilting cotton... quick note though make sure it's been rewired or go get it rewired, 60 to 90 year old wiring isn't necessarily safe... table machines can even double as end tables :)
@evieisamarshmallow
@evieisamarshmallow 4 жыл бұрын
lkmcclellan 124 this!!! i’ve got a reasonably new brother too - i love it dearly and it works beautifully for all sorts of things, but if i have to sew something thick i always turn to my 70-ish year old elna machine that i bought for £10 from a lady at a craft fair because she desperately wanted to be rid of it! it’s cast iron and ridiculously heavy so it’s basically indestructible!
@Medliwen
@Medliwen 5 жыл бұрын
Me: absolutely took an entire semester of Costuming so have a great handle on sewing clothes. Also me: clicks on the video anyway bc Ginny deserves the views/support.
@pancake922
@pancake922 4 жыл бұрын
The thing is. I’m only 12-13 years old and my parents would never buy stuff for cosplay because they think it’s a waste of money
@Yuri-yg1gr
@Yuri-yg1gr 4 жыл бұрын
Maggie_Playz_Gacha say you wan to sew clothes. Halloween is also a good time to ask for things.
@koi1353
@koi1353 4 жыл бұрын
halloween is a great opportunity! or show them some very popular cosplayers to show how it's not a waste of money. i've been cosplaying for around a year and i convinced them after going to a con or two!
@katiemay8116
@katiemay8116 4 жыл бұрын
Same! So if I learn I'm Going to start making my own!! :D
@xxalidaexx7499
@xxalidaexx7499 3 жыл бұрын
Knowledge is never a waste of money. ;)
@anonymouslyfamous1
@anonymouslyfamous1 3 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem. Worst of all, Halloween isn’t even a thing in my country. I dunno what I should do but yeah
@kimmyp1983
@kimmyp1983 5 жыл бұрын
I love that you call us Sewists and not “seamstresses”, keeping it very gender-neutral!
@Theportraitdude
@Theportraitdude 5 жыл бұрын
I actually noticed that as well!
@cactusc9519
@cactusc9519 4 жыл бұрын
yes, very cool!
@cracno1125
@cracno1125 4 жыл бұрын
I thought a seamstress was slang for prostitute.
@sigmascrub
@sigmascrub 3 жыл бұрын
As a dude who wants to do cosplay once this craziness is over, it's very much appreciated
@t0astygh0stt
@t0astygh0stt 3 жыл бұрын
As a genderfluid individual, it is very much appreciated ^^
@JohnWilliams-cr2sz
@JohnWilliams-cr2sz 5 жыл бұрын
Every day I thank the universe that I have a sister who is a professional costumer and was able to teach me the basics of sewing. Super awesome of you to make a video to help people with basics to get started.
@ElectorCount
@ElectorCount 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this sewing Mom :)
@Shadowclaw1113
@Shadowclaw1113 5 жыл бұрын
Hope this video stays without dislikes
@lizziethompson3130
@lizziethompson3130 5 жыл бұрын
for sewing machines my favs are the second hand school ones, they are very easy to use, near on indestructible and if they do break then you can fix them quite easy. Mine came from an old teacher who taught me so I don't know how easy they are able to get a hold on in real life.
@harleyretherford6329
@harleyretherford6329 5 жыл бұрын
What brand is stamped on them? If it's not worn off. There may also be a metal panel on the inside with model numbers, part numbers bran names, years dates, etc.
@GabriellaFitzGerald
@GabriellaFitzGerald 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this! I’ve been wanting to make cosplays for years and I’ve always been so scared because it seems too difficult. Last year I panic made a Katara costume for Halloween completely by eye and guesswork in three days with absolutely no clue what I was doing on my granny’s vintage sewing machine that I managed to break in the process 😅 and I’ve been too scared (and also lacking an operational sewing machine..) to do anything since, but starting is always the scariest part and you’ve just made it sound a whole lot better! I think I might try find some sewing patterns and see if I can properly learn some of the basics and see where it takes me!
@harleyretherford6329
@harleyretherford6329 5 жыл бұрын
I had four sisters growing up, and while I did learn to work doing things like construction, ditch digging, pipe laying and that suck, I also learned the more 'feminine' skills, which often people teased me about, like learning to cook and sew. Now those same people say. "Damn, I wish learned to cook or sew, I wouldn't be eating ramen noodles or have to get new pants every time they rip." 😂 I would suggest embroidering to new sewers, you can get iron-on patterns that you simply put the thread through a flat single piece of fabric, this will help you learn to control the needle better. After your fairly good at that, pillowcases and drawstring pouches are a good thing to follow up with. Once you're comfortable with those it's really your choice where to go. Of course, this is all hand stitching that I do, using a machine may be different.
@DerJagerlord
@DerJagerlord 5 жыл бұрын
I've always believed what my grandpa said: "everyone should be more self sufficient" XD I loved home ec as a kid, but sadly that class seems to have gone away in most areas in the US (not sure where you're from) I've fixed all my holes in the pants, and enjoy cooking--often experimentally, to my friends delight or chagrin--and take it as a compliment when people come to me to fix tears in their clothes.
@harleyretherford6329
@harleyretherford6329 5 жыл бұрын
@@DerJagerlord I'm from America as well. I never learned any of that in school. It was all learned from family and self-taught, trial and error. The more you can do for yourself the better. My family abandoned me every time I needed them and came to me running when they needed something. I learned fairly early on that you can't rely on others. You never know when they'll let you sink because they think it's easier.
@ivanushka5147
@ivanushka5147 5 жыл бұрын
My mom sews and has a sewing machine and most of these supplies. Actually when I was like 7 I wanted to be a fashion designer 😂 I'm not into that stuff anymore and I'm now a huge weeb and I wanna be a cosplayer.. My mom is kind of lazy Tbh and got frustrated trying to help me learn to crochet and that never worked out... But maybe she'll help me or even my grandma could try and help me. Thanks for making this vid it was really helpful to me too 😀
@cigarette_duet
@cigarette_duet 4 жыл бұрын
Me: 👁👄👁 My brain telling me something: “Don’t be shy ask your grandma to teach you” Me: ❓👄❓
@sarahburton7556
@sarahburton7556 5 жыл бұрын
Having watched you do it on stream, a crash course in pattern draping video would be great!
@Charcoalgreetings
@Charcoalgreetings 5 жыл бұрын
Another tip for anyone starting out: Don't try to make something complicated (like a shirt...) in one day... did that once and was up until 4am and needed to be at work for 9am that day... It's better to take your time if you can.
@Favilludo235
@Favilludo235 5 жыл бұрын
holy, this video really puts into perspective how lucky i am to have learned all that in school and that my mom has a sewing and a seam sewing machine just standing around
@ArtemisToApollo
@ArtemisToApollo 5 жыл бұрын
I was so excited when I saw this pop up because I have been telling my husband that I need to learn sewing but didn't know where to start! Thanks!!
@TheCinderfang
@TheCinderfang 5 жыл бұрын
I wish I wasnt afraid of sewing machines lol
@alovelydeadfish
@alovelydeadfish 4 жыл бұрын
Gosh putting in pins is the bane of my existence, I keep catching the carpet cause I'm stupid :'D
@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 4 жыл бұрын
Literally the only reason that doesn't happen to me anymore is because now I have hardwood floors LOL
@perfectlyhopeless
@perfectlyhopeless 5 жыл бұрын
YOUR SEAM RIPPER HAS A GORGEOUS HANDLE OMG I'M SO JEALOUS!
@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 5 жыл бұрын
IT'S MY MOM'S, it's really heavy, too!! Mine is boring and plastic.
@DerJagerlord
@DerJagerlord 5 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad someone else said it. XD I was like "WHERE. I HAVE A MIGHTY NEEEEED!" Also, Ginny, your mom seems cool
@rennv9926
@rennv9926 5 жыл бұрын
This came at the perfect time, I just got a sewing machine for my birthday and tomorrow I'm finally going to test it out
@ivannam.9922
@ivannam.9922 3 жыл бұрын
tysm for this!! ive always wanted to make my own cosplays and clothing in general and this helped me a lot
@warmmilk9480
@warmmilk9480 5 жыл бұрын
Ginny, you're an amazing and helpful person. We all have down days, but when you do, remember how many people you've helped with stuff like this. Myself included.
@fullercosplay7386
@fullercosplay7386 5 жыл бұрын
Having just stared sewing for cosplay I literally spent 1 hour reading one step of the first commercial pattern I sewed (a school blazer for an Umbrella Academy cosplay). It took me that long to figure out that the collar band they were talking about was in fact the collar stand and yes it is possible to see two very different lengths of material together to make something that seriously looked impossible to me. So much to learn haha. Great tips!
@ryansandwich1086
@ryansandwich1086 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I just got back from Dragon Con and have started thinking about cosplays for next year, and I realized I have never sewed more than a patch or button. P.S. I only saw you once at Dragon Con across the room when I was going down an elevator, so I didn't get to say hi.
@caeliamer
@caeliamer 5 жыл бұрын
This video is timed perfectly because I'm learning to sew now! I'm so excited!
@tabithathompson5263
@tabithathompson5263 5 жыл бұрын
I'd love an introduction to interfacing video, if you've got some knowledge to share.
@grabe1556
@grabe1556 2 жыл бұрын
My dress up darling has convinced me I need to know, I swear I will find a girl to sew for
@maddie6858
@maddie6858 5 жыл бұрын
I've been sewing for 6 years but this is a great refresher and a great introduction for anyone new to jumping in! Simply presented and you were thorough without being overwhelming. Lovely job, Ginny!
@FluxDeimos
@FluxDeimos 3 жыл бұрын
I misread the title: A beginners guide to learning to science: clicked the video, then it had me in stitches.
@Xen_does_genshin
@Xen_does_genshin 9 ай бұрын
I’ve been trying to get a venti cosplay (need it for exactly 5 months from now) but I can’t find any good cosplays on amazing (I got one today from my aunt but unfortunately there was a miscommunication and everything was terrible quality) so this is gonna help a lot! (Hopefully..)
@B4SILOMORI
@B4SILOMORI 5 ай бұрын
Hows it going!
@hydropotato6937
@hydropotato6937 5 жыл бұрын
As someone who only has a little bit of sewing knowledge, this vid has been very helpful in keeping me going! Material knowledge is such a tricky thing. 900th like :O
@thesteve580
@thesteve580 5 жыл бұрын
I started with the $20 sewing machine, I love it and learned a lot.
@aoife8977
@aoife8977 5 жыл бұрын
If you ever get a chance I think it'd be really neat if you could do even a short video explaining how to sew some of the basic stitches. I find the way you explain things really easy to follow so it might be nice to have that basic understanding before I try to sew anything complex. Really loving your videos :)))
@MrMcJazzhands
@MrMcJazzhands 5 жыл бұрын
I've been meaning to learn to sew for a while now, not just for cosplay, but to teach myself a new skill and maybe make myself a couple of custom pieces here and there as well. Admittedly I've always found it really daunting, but this video makes me feel a lot better about it. Thanks Ginny!
@BCre8iv321
@BCre8iv321 5 жыл бұрын
As far as patterns go, Hey Cut/Sew is an indie pattern company that offers cosplay and j-fashion inspired patterns printed on 30 lb bond paper (which is thick and sturdy compared to regular pattern tissue) and the online instructions are fairly easy to follow.
@madisonb938
@madisonb938 5 жыл бұрын
I really want to start learning to sew for cosplay, and this was really informative, especially for somebody like me who is a beginning! Thank you!
@froheadedyeti
@froheadedyeti 5 жыл бұрын
I'm just starting out on my sewing journey myself and this all seems like excellent advice! Thank you!
@Mrs_Homemaker
@Mrs_Homemaker 5 жыл бұрын
Definitely suggest Wonder Clips along with pins. You can get 100+ for less than $10 on Amazon. They don't poke you, are super fast to apply, and hold firmly. I also suggest looking at online PDF patterns. I have found them MUCH better than paper patterns. For learning basics, there are a lot of free patterns out there.
@redrenegade13
@redrenegade13 2 жыл бұрын
What source do you use for getting free PDF patterns? I've found a few on Pinterest so far, but I'm plus size so it's very hard to find cute options.
@Mrs_Homemaker
@Mrs_Homemaker 2 жыл бұрын
@@redrenegade13 oh, and each of the companies mentioned usually have a few free patterns, and run sales. Their facebook groups usually have codes for the free patterns.
@AbbyLeaf101
@AbbyLeaf101 4 жыл бұрын
I can't currently buy a machine (I'm living back with my parents and there physically isn't enough space) but I still managed to do a bunch of cosplay without it! It is absolutely quicker to learn on a machine, but don't let a lack of access to one stop you from getting started, either! If nothing else, when you do get a machine, sewing a seam in less than an hour will feel like total magic ;)
@rei-is4ug
@rei-is4ug 4 жыл бұрын
me who just wanted to sew my shuichi costume: 👁️💧👄💧👁️
@terranaut2
@terranaut2 3 жыл бұрын
I studied fashion design and am still terrible at sewing. Sometimes it's a blow to my self esteem (you'd think four years would make you good right?) but as I relearn techniques I remember that future me will be so happy I took the time. Thank you so much for this video, I don't know why I clicked on it given that I own all the tools you mentioned and much more... but I think I needed the reassurance. Love your videos!
@georgiawilksch5708
@georgiawilksch5708 5 жыл бұрын
Also if you need hands on help, look out for a sewing cafe (not sure how common they are, but there is one reasonably close to me) where you can go in, have a go at a sewing machine where a few ladies are around to help while you get sorted. Or just talk needles while eating cake.
@cassandramccoy6185
@cassandramccoy6185 5 жыл бұрын
For my 11th birthday my parents bought me a sewing machine. I started making my own clothes out of drapes and bedsheets right away. I've never really used commercial patterns because they are very confusing. I always draft my own patterns. I got into cosplay about 5 years ago with 6 years of sewing under my belt so it really did give me a jump start that a lot of new cosplayers don't have.
@danielforster4285
@danielforster4285 4 жыл бұрын
Instead of being my temporary sewing mom can you be my permanent sewing mom
@Mineingsimmer
@Mineingsimmer 4 жыл бұрын
My sewing machine is a miniature £20 thing from Tesco’s, it’s temperamental but it certainly does its job. Good quality machinery doesn’t always mean good quality costumes. Though it can help.
@xingqiuefx1989
@xingqiuefx1989 3 жыл бұрын
I’m doing this for my business! I’m making cosplay clothes ❤️
@silly_i
@silly_i Жыл бұрын
i am an 13 years old girl whoes only expirence in sewing is school and i wanna sew an cosplay (its klee summer skin genshin impact 3.8) im gonna suffer but the design is soo pretty and i really wanna make it . i have already sketched some of the design. oh and thanks for the tips :D
@Haniihao
@Haniihao 10 ай бұрын
Omg me too I’m 13 years old and I wanna learn sewing because of cosplay! :))
@retrometalguy
@retrometalguy 5 жыл бұрын
My mum has a sewing machine, it looks rather old now and she barely uses the thing
@rayhunter6362
@rayhunter6362 4 жыл бұрын
Oh man. I remember my first garment, couldn't even wear it Haha... Today I just made a pattern by draping it. In my experience sewing has just been a bunch of trial and error. This video definitely rings true to my experience learning to sew, its uncanny. Definitely wish I saw this when I was first learning,its very motivating.
@riespark
@riespark 5 жыл бұрын
A great alternative to pins is sewing clips! They're sold under the brand name wonder clips sometimes, but you can buy them off-brand for cheaper. They're great for people like me who got jabbed one too many times when trying to do fittings, or got tired of dropping pins on the floor and playing the "let's see if I can find this pin before I get stabbed in the foot" game, or people with pets who might be paranoid that your pet will find a dropped pin before you do and seriously injure themselves. Personally, I've also had instances where the clips actually held my fabric together better than a pin did--pins would just slide right out, but clips held it in place. (This could very well be a case of using the wrong type of pin, or something, but...that's a whole other discussion haha.) Downsides: They're larger, which means they're harder to store than pins, but it also means they're easier to find if you drop them, and to me that more than makes up for it. Some people also say they're harder to sew with since you can't sew over them like you can with pins, but I always heard it was bad to sew over your pins since you can snap your needle, so that wasn't a concern for me either way!
@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 5 жыл бұрын
I like sewing clips for very specific things (like securing two knits or another fiddly fabric) but they're not a complete replacement for pins, because you can't use them when, for example, cutting out pattern pieces. I think pins are the staple, and sewing clips are a potential later addition if they become useful.
@Soulociraptr
@Soulociraptr Жыл бұрын
Using old bed sheets is actually pretty smart, never thought of that 🤔
@reetta1142
@reetta1142 5 жыл бұрын
I also learnt the basics from my mom (and grandma) but also at school. So I never thought much about it. So it was easy to start doing cosplay. Mom, grandma I'm so thankfull🙏
@TheKingdomOfRogue
@TheKingdomOfRogue 5 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a circle skirt tutorial. Be good to see something that can be used in real life stuff and cosplay.
@scribblehideout7504
@scribblehideout7504 4 жыл бұрын
thank you sowing mom
@ihatemahiru6918
@ihatemahiru6918 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! It helped alot! (Wholesome warning!!) My dad saw me sewing a Kokichi Ouma cosplay and decided to help me and bought me the fabric! He now helps me make cosplays ❤❤
@sebastiansparky1444
@sebastiansparky1444 5 жыл бұрын
First, sorry for the kratos vibe comment Second, i LOVE the way you express on your videos, fluid and really smooth 3 im not a cosplayer, but i know many i many who maybe will start for you or your videos, so... im sharing and hoping help you to grow on youtube at least, because as human you are huge! Thanks and cheers!
@Snowy-cf2dn
@Snowy-cf2dn 5 жыл бұрын
Its funny cause i was just looking these up the other day so yeah this is great
@theblankr0gue943
@theblankr0gue943 5 жыл бұрын
This is such good and helpful video Ginny! I've sewed on and off for the last couple of years, and I'm just picking it up more seriously again as I prepare for a LARP I'll be attending early next year! It's scary and exciting taking on crazy projects, but seeing your amazing work I am filled with inspiration! Can't wait for the next video :)) x
@hourglas75
@hourglas75 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ginny. You’re awesome. Thank you for being open and honest with your sharing about cosplay and your life. FYI it’s Thursday so enjoy EP77 if you watch live.
@AngelavengerL
@AngelavengerL 5 жыл бұрын
I started sewing years ago on a cheap 100 dollar Brother machine from Walmart and it worked so well. It was sturdy and simple and easy to use. I later got a fancier brother model from costco that does embroidery as well. It's definitely a reliable brand and you can get needles and stuff f or it cheap at places like walmart.
@giraffecrafted
@giraffecrafted Ай бұрын
Ok but like.. how TF DO I USE A SEWING MACHINE? Also im new to cosplaying and im doing Hatsune Miku!
@jacobking7840
@jacobking7840 5 жыл бұрын
I'm actually embroidering a baby blanket for a friend right now, and it's incredible to see it go from a traced blue pattern to a colored, filled design. I don't have an embroidery machine, far too expensive for me currently, but I prefer the hand-sewn look for a couple reasons. 1. It's a gift, it should look handmade. And 2. I just think that hand-sewing, or embroidering in my case, something is a way to show that little bit extra how much you care for someone.
@EmoNightDragon
@EmoNightDragon 4 ай бұрын
"Protip:" make sure the thread you use is strong and the "strength//tightness" on the sewing machine is correct for your fabric. ✨(do a test on a small piece of the fabric you are using). Sucks to get started and then the thread breaks off or the fabric scrunches together 😬
@whyisthisachannel
@whyisthisachannel 5 жыл бұрын
My grandmother taught me a lot about sewing and embroidery as a wee little lamb, and almost all of the threads and pins and needles that I have come from her, still. I haven't sewn anything in quite a few years, but its always in the back of my mind that I want to pick it up again.
@RolePlayRiot
@RolePlayRiot 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was very helpful.
@eroctheviking5540
@eroctheviking5540 5 жыл бұрын
Just a couple add ons if there is anyway to avoid it do not buy the cheapest sewing machine from Walmart. Its hard to know if it's you or the machine, if already don't know what's wrong. I couldn't sew well till I got a good machine. Start super super small a basic! I thought it would be easy to make a burp cloth, and baby blanket, for my friend. I couldn't use the burp cloth, and my blanket turned into the burp cloth.
@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 5 жыл бұрын
Yep, that's why I said I don't recommend buying the cheapest machine!
@scarletknight3479
@scarletknight3479 2 жыл бұрын
Ur the most encouraging utuber I have ever seen......you actually say the truth with alot of encouraging so that nobody is hurt or get discouraged.....I hope u keep posting videos like this.....I'm your new subscriber 🥰😇😁😁
@eniggma9353
@eniggma9353 Ай бұрын
A lot of words, very very words. I'm tryna figure out how to get the spider-man costume done that is in fact fully waterproof. Any advice?
@Birulets
@Birulets 4 ай бұрын
I recently purchased a sewing machine specifically for cosmaking. I'm very excited to start learning!
@calebfink3542
@calebfink3542 4 жыл бұрын
I made the mistake of starting by trying to sew none stretchy gloves.... That was a bit disheartening. But I definitely learned a lot. Next thing I did was a sock... It wasn't good, but it gave me some hope! Lol
@CrimsonTemplar2
@CrimsonTemplar2 5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Hope you had a great time at DragonCon.
@ReyJ
@ReyJ 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this! I'm so bad at sewing
@Merenq
@Merenq 2 жыл бұрын
"Allow me to temporarily be your sewing mom" MY HEART- 😭
@eniggma9353
@eniggma9353 Ай бұрын
I think i've seen you featured on "fun with flags" the other day, are you generally open to cooperation? :)
@Roan.bot.
@Roan.bot. 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know man it seems like a lot for something I might not even stick with but I’m pick because I know I can do better than the gross low quality costumes that I can just buy. I hated dressing up for Halloween as a kid because the costumes never met my expectations. Maybe I will get the $25 sewing machine. I’m not $100 invested yet. Afterall if I’m making cosplay I have to get the materials too and enough so that I can make mistakes. 😅 design college all over again.
@annageorge8406
@annageorge8406 Жыл бұрын
My gram thought me how to sew when I was 5. I have used patterns. I made a lot of american doll clothes and flower pillows. I also have made a shirt and a quilt. (This is all from the top of my head) I have made my own pattern to making fingerless gloves. I have a tackle box sewing kit. I have not sewn with a pattern since high school. I have wanted to get into cosplay. Making a fingerless glove would for sure look better if I use my gram (grandma)'s sewing room.
@Stormbrise
@Stormbrise 2 жыл бұрын
It is sad that the US now focuses on testing kids and home economics courses are now gone to the wayside. I had to take sewing, wood crafting, cooking and art in middle school. I am more of a cross stitcher and Native American beader. However your comment of using your seam ripper just had me going “Ribbit, ribbit ribbit” which we in cross stitching call frogging. Do seamstress use the same term?
@KatsuKasuu
@KatsuKasuu 2 жыл бұрын
I know this is 2 years old but I hope you see this, I'm out of a job and broke so I can't afford a sewing machine that's new or for that matter older, however! I do still have my moms old one, its a Brother LS1520, do you by chance know if its any good for cosplay at all? I can't seem to find hardly any information on it probably due to how old it is.
@cryptocorner2253
@cryptocorner2253 11 ай бұрын
Sewing machine repair shops typically know local sewing groups. Plus they can clean and service a second-hand machine that you picked up from the thrift store. Also local libraries will have connections to at least one sewing group that are open to beginners.
@kattobre3880
@kattobre3880 4 жыл бұрын
I have a cheap bad sewing machine (my thread keeps breaking mid way and It's really small so sewing pedals are too big )-: ) But it works. I made a "modern" leia costume (cause I didnt have enough fabric for a skirt)
@Rviere
@Rviere 4 жыл бұрын
I already know how to sew, but GODDAMNIT if I won't watch every single one of your videos xD
@davidsachs4883
@davidsachs4883 2 жыл бұрын
Should add that pins while reusable dull and when they do can damage fine fabrics. When puns dull they are cheap to replace. If you can’t see ye,t and have someone else sew for you there are three manic spells you should use on your seamstress. The “thank you” spell The “I love it” spell And the “Aunt -- your the best” spell My wife is vulnerable to all three spells from our nieces
@katherineberger6329
@katherineberger6329 Жыл бұрын
I know it's been a long time since this was posted, but I have my grandmother's sewing machine and I don't think it's been used in more than a decade. How would I go about troubleshooting it and determining if it needs repair or just lubrication?
@angvls.t3ap0t84
@angvls.t3ap0t84 2 жыл бұрын
Pov:you're trying to make a kokomi cosplay and you're watching this video(her clothes are even so hard to draw for my layout💀)
@morganbiddlecom
@morganbiddlecom 5 жыл бұрын
You're *supposed* to bad at skills when you first try them! If you're fucking up, you're learning, which is the real goal here!
@c4tb0t58
@c4tb0t58 3 жыл бұрын
i learned from my mom as well. i've been sewing since i was 9 and i still constantly make mistakes. learning more is always a good decision.
@Mici_loves_coffee
@Mici_loves_coffee 4 ай бұрын
want to sew myself a Ratio cosplay [the suit one from either the lightcone or the profile picture] watch me fail miserably !!!
@hatlessgojira
@hatlessgojira 2 жыл бұрын
i originally started sewing through fursuit makeing but I decided that I hate sewing faux fur so I gave that up and started making other things
@Vinniely_
@Vinniely_ 2 жыл бұрын
I learnt to sew when I was around 7 but only ever pillows and things so I don’t really know how to sew clothes and things yet😅 I want to start getting into cosplay soon so I’ve been going around and researching things
@jjkthebest
@jjkthebest 3 жыл бұрын
Hm. I don't really have the money to invest into all the gear. Guess I'm gonna have to ask my mom after all, it's just... I'm kinda embarrassed to do so xD
@BillyBob-fo9mk
@BillyBob-fo9mk 3 жыл бұрын
I have a question. What if you want to sew something but all you have is a drawing of it that you didn’t even make? How exactly do I make that outfit?
@Faewilds.System
@Faewilds.System 5 жыл бұрын
i know This isn't the right video but i decided to check online for my full name after your reporting a redditor video. and well lets just say every single google result was either me. or things directly tied to me.... annnnd now i am slightly creeped out and will most likely not be using my full name in the public eye if i can help it the whole point of this was i just sorta wanted to thank you as i had never thought about how unique my Firstname and lastname combonation was
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