Tinker ☀️Feb 2

My grandad wore jumpsuits.

Old man jumpsuits.

Like, to his "propane and propane accessories" 1970s and 80s Texas job.

I want men's jumpsuits to make a come back.

Also with hoods.

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Stella Mozgawa wears jumpsuits and rompers.

Why can't I?

Show threadTinker ☀️Feb 2

Alright the first one wasnt a jumpsuit.

But this one is.

Show threadTinker ☀️Feb 2
This is what's going to get me into sewing finally, isn't it.
Show threadTinker ☀️Feb 2

Ah damnit...

I do NOT have time... nor energy... to pick up another skillset....

But I could totally do this and make it work for exactly what I'm looking for.

https://threadsmonthly.com/jumpsuit-patterns/

#sewing #diy #fashion

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My local library makerspace has a free sewing machine AND a free serger... not sure what a serger is... but it looks fancy.

Maybe..... I'll make a quick appointment to get a badge for these machines... Juuuuuust in case I wanna do more sewing in the future.

#library #makerspace #diy #solarpunk #sewing #fashion

Feb 2 at 1:45pmWeb
Show threadNina KalininaFeb 2
@tinker ah, an overlocker machine. It can do professional seams necessary for certain fabric types https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlock
Overlock - Wikipedia

Show threadBowieFeb 2
@tinker a server is an overlocker. Essentially it creates an sealed edge on your material with stitching so your material doesn't fray etc. Very handy😁This is brilliant that your local library has these!
Show threadApiaryFeb 2
@tinker serger is for finishing seams or sewing knits. You probably have serged edges inside the clothes you’re wearing. It does a loopy thing with the thread.
Show threadLa GuiriFeb 2
@tinker the serger makes edges. Make a search for "overlock stitch". It is often used as decoration, as an alternative to a hem.
Show threadStephen WuebkerFeb 2
@tinker at the store I worked at in high school (it was a weird combination hardware store and furniture and flooring store), one of the owners would take carpet remnants that were too small for installing and serge the edges, turning them into giant inexpensive rugs that they could then sell. I picked one up when I quit to go to college. A giant rug covering the whole dorm room floor was such a luxury!
Show threadTinker ☀️Feb 2
@stephen - That's amazing.
Show threadJacobCoffinFeb 2
@tinker the badge system for tool access seems cool!
Show threadEllenInEdmonton Feb 2
@tinker
I highly recommend that you check this out and earn these badges! My library #MakerSpace really got me into sewing. Start with bags or pillow coverings and go from there.
#sewing
Show threadTinker ☀️Feb 2
@EllenInEdmonton - I'll do so! Thank you!