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I have just purchased my first patterns and fabric. I have never sewn my own clothing. You know how you go clothing shopping and have to try on 10 items to find one that fits right? My fear is I will put time and money into sewing something, and then it won't fit right or look good on me. However, now that I mostly wear dresses, I think it will be easier. The first thing I'm going to make for myself is a pair of pantaloons to go under my dresses. I bought fabrics for my daughters so they can each make a dress. We have good quality sewing machines, but I want to get a self threading serger so my daughters can eventually sell what they make. What sergers are the best, most beginner friendly? Our sewing machines are Pfaff and Babylock. What do you use Leah?

I’ve been wanting a capsule wardrobe for so long and I love linen and I am done with bras. I picked up several of your patterns and super excited imagining all the ways they could be embellished.

My son is trans and wants to wear more boxy masculine fitting clothes, but his hips and butt give him away. Does anyone know how to manipulate patterns to camouflage those areas?

I’m a modern quilter and art quilter who’s been frustrated that I can’t find clothes in my style or that fit well. So, I’m just starting out on my revived garment sewing journey and looking forward to learning and sharing with all of you.

The picture is my self portrait.

Hello all-

Newbie here as well as new to garment sewing. Have made one pair of elastic waist linen blend pants in a class and a simple sleeveless linen top out of a book called How to Sew Clothes. My inspiration for purchasing a sewing machine was looking at brands like Flax and Cut Loose and thinking I should be able to learn to sew similar. As a relatively accomplished knitter I am already into the me made thing.

Really resonate with the Charlie Darwin ethos. Plan to purchase a beginner friendly pattern soon. Local fabric store is going to launch PDF printing this month and will likely do it then.

One, I love the openness about the designing and sharing concept of hacking / creating is recognized by our designer, Leah. Have a good core, then the rest will follow on life, the design, the make, the ethos, the sense of things are real and alive.

Two, keep us wanting m...ore...

Three, to be continued :)

Cheers!

RKathie M..

Hello, I’m working on the Ladybird pattern. I’m about to add the collar to the bodice and realized that the collar is about 1” too short. Or, the neckline is about 1” too long?

Not sure what would be the best way to fix it?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I'm going to keep track of my progress here. I plan on making the Gypsy dress with 2 different fabric, because why not start big? I haven't held a needle in years lol!

I'm not 100% sure I'll do the skirt tiers vs a circle.

Hi I'm new here! I just found Charlie Darwin and am still contemplating which pattern to make first. I've been sewing casually for about 20 years, although lately mostly just for pattern testing and Tauko make-and-shares. I have a trip this summer I'm starting to brainstorm for.

Do you all have a favorite place to buy linen fabric? For a long time I was buying from fabrics-store.com but their linens don't hold up great over time. I'm looking for a bargain and better quality if possible! TIA!