Share your Homemade clothes!! Whoa

[newrooky]

I decided since i have been getting into sewing more and more and have seen other people doing the same i would try to start a new thread that showcases clothing that people have either highly altered or made from scratch. So, please post anything you have like that.

I just made my second pair of jeans, and here are the pictures just after i finished them. I broke the machine about 3/4 the way though so i had to sew a bit of it by hand.

back shot:

Front:

Side:

Inside of jeans before i finished them up and made them look pretty:

So, what did you make?

[mspark]

Lookin good. Im feeling the pocket liners.

[newrooky]

thanks, they are recycled pillows!

[ishboo]

I decided since i have been getting into sewing more and more and have seen other people doing the same i would try to start a new thread that showcases clothing that people have either highly altered or made from scratch. So, please post anything you have like that.

I just made my second pair of jeans, and here are the pictures just after i finished them. I broke the machine about 3/4 the way though so i had to sew a bit of it by hand.

back shot:

Front:

Side:

Inside of jeans before i finished them up and made them look pretty:

So, what did you make?

those look reaaallly good. especially the pocket liners.

how much would you charge to make me a pair?

[newrooky]

Sorry, right now they aren't for sale. I am just kind of making designs and patterns of different ideas. However, coming around in january i should be getting the ball rolling on a design company and then several items will be popping up for sale, including several jeans, shits and sweaters, all customizable at first at least. Everything will first be available to longstanding superfuture members. I am hoping for a official release in the summer/fall of 2007.

thanks and such. Just out of curiosity, what else would you like to see, i'd love to give it a go for fun.

thanks again!

[masuerte]

Home-made denim jacket! Hehe... you need to battle mizanation.

[ishboo]

Sorry, right now they aren't for sale. I am just kind of making designs and patterns of different ideas. However, coming around in january i should be getting the ball rolling on a design company and then several items will be popping up for sale, including several jeans, shits and sweaters, all customizable at first at least. Everything will first be available to longstanding superfuture members. I am hoping for a official release in the summer/fall of 2007.

thanks and such. Just out of curiosity, what else would you like to see, i'd love to give it a go for fun.

thanks again!

Too bad. But keep us updated.

I'd like to see a blazer...well-constructed/well-fitting ones are hard to find cheap nowadays.

[cmykhustla]

I just bought a HUGE 2 yard piece of denim. I took apart a pair of jeans to make a pattern, so im going to take a stab at making jeans soon. On a scale of 1 to 10, how hard would you guys say making a pair of jeans is? (I've been sewing for about 2 years)

[Guest Berget__]

several items will be popping up for sale, including several jeans, shits and sweaters, all customizable at first at least.

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[mizanation]

I just bought a HUGE 2 yard piece of denim. I took apart a pair of jeans to make a pattern, so im going to take a stab at making jeans soon. On a scale of 1 to 10, how hard would you guys say making a pair of jeans is? (I've been sewing for about 2 years)

if you've been sewing for 2 years, you'll be fine, i think.

for denim, you need new large size needles. use a new needle before every project (sometimes i even replace the needle again during, if sewing feels a little labored).

get a "jean jumper". it's a piece of plastic that you use when you go over seams. it's essential when sewing with denim.

btw, nice jeans newrooky!

[mickawes]

Do you guys use a special type of sewing machine? Like something heavy duty?

My friends mom used to have her own fashion label and boutique, and she told me not to mess with denim unless i have a certain type of sewing machine, but shes old and missin a few screws so im not so sure...

[newrooky]

masuerte: Hmm denim jacket, i hafta say, i think mizanation has my ass kicked in that world for now. The jacket he made was sharp. Well done to him

cmykhustla:

2 years sewing you should be fine, jus take your time and think about how to put it together, good luck :-). and Mizanation is right, definetly change your needles often, they have needles that are especially for denim so take a look at them, they should have them at most stores. Jean jumpers do help out, but i just made my own cause i am kinda cheap and didn;t want to pay 8 dollars for it.

Mickawes: While a heavier machine helps out, particuarly in tough areas around the front middle section it isn;t 100% needed. Like i said, i have been sewing on a crappy brother machine and it has been working okay, but it doesn;t fuck up on a more than welcome basis.

[Kodak]

Newrooky thats areally nice pair of jeans.

[newrooky]

Newrooky thats areally nice pair of jeans.

thanks much :-)

[SLEEZY]

those look real nice

good job

[keri]

do i count as someone who can buy from ya new rookie.... i wouldn't mind a similar pair, since minya thinks i need some seriously tapered, and i know i'd either have to buy and tailor like mad, or get them custom made.....

i'd have to update happy butt with tapered, i'd just have too.....

not to mention i want some tapered, to tuck into some really old cowboy boots i inherited from my great grandfather, he had tiny feet too!!!

[tweeds]

keri were you one of those who picked up a pair of jeans from andewhall?

[keri]

yuppers, they were and are fantastic, i washed them a little earlier than most people here would, and they have a nice subtle fade going, i think i'm going to continuw with every 30 wear washes. they faded very well after getting the creases, they were so soft i was a little worried, but they did great. i also did some practice sanding on them, and decided i didn't like it at all, but they still are good looking over all, it blends withthe fade.