Short Guy CPO Hemming
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@Go-For-Chill That’s the one I’ve had my eye on. If you do sell it, let me know. They don’t sell them adapted to UK power, I believe. So would need to look at that aspect.
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Hello. Longtime lurker, first time poster. I've always been curious about learning to sew. Seeing that this thread (pun intended) is filled with people who share the same interests in heavyweight denim and clothes, does anyone have suggestions on where one might start? I've thought about trying to find a local class or something. Would love to eventually be able to chain stitch and darn my own denim let alone take in clothes. Thanks.
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@Pointman Buy yourself a basic machine and some fabric. Watch a YouTube video. Try making something easy. Don’t be afraid to mess up. When you do mess up, fix the mistake instead of accepting it. Throw pillows make a great practice project.
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Or, I meant to add, there may be some evening classes close to where you live. But I really do not think it's needed....As @Go-For-Chill says, get a cheap machine and some fabric.
Go makes mistakes......
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You may be interested in following roughcutofficial on insta and online https://roughcutpatterns.com/
He’s created a batch of workwear patterns and teaches you how to sew them. Nothing new in that, but what is great is the WhatsApp group he’s created to support this, where you can get advice from starting out to more advanced adaptations and your own designs. It’s become a real community. Recommend having a look. -
Nice! i've thought about this on my CPOs to make them more "jacket-like". I picture lining up the hem with the bottom edge of the pocket to make it a pouch, making it less of a curved hem and nearly straight. i may just have to try it with one.
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@WhiskeySandwich I really love my IHSH-423. I was considering using that as inspiration and replicating the straight bottom hem with split side seams, but ultimately decided the western needed just a touch of curve. I might go more experimental on the next one.
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@Go-For-Chill def, i like a touch of curve, but typical of motorbykle riders, short works a bit better on the bike, PLUS you get extra pockets!
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@Lynne said in Short Guy CPO Hemming:
You may be interested in following roughcutofficial on insta and online https://roughcutpatterns.com/
He’s created a batch of workwear patterns and teaches you how to sew them. Nothing new in that, but what is great is the WhatsApp group he’s created to support this, where you can get advice from starting out to more advanced adaptations and your own designs. It’s become a real community. Recommend having a look.Ah this is great. Some good insight and gives me some goals to works towards. Thanks so much.
