Anyone make their own clothes?

[raWorkshop]

hidden rivets, took for fucking ever to make etc.

[Desi]

all this is very amazing!

[thomas_highstreet]

I based the pattern on another shirt.

for the coating/waxing, I used a mix of beeswax and paraffin. I didnt want to apply it as liquid because that would've been way too much (think shirt standing on its own with flakes of wax dropping off ), so I rather let the wax cool down into a concrete form and then rubbed it on. I guess the contents of this wax is essentially whats in many candles, and when it dries it looks like a bar of some organic soap. after I had waxed the whole shirt, I sort of melted it in with heat. I believe this how many outdoor jackets are waxed, the wax is applied and then heated so it absorbs into the fabric.

i was given a barbour jacket a while back from my grandfather and he gave me some stuff to take care of it, including the wax dressing.. it was a sticky soft goo that you could work in with a cloth. but, i would have thought this was mainly to be as 'user-friendly' as possible to the layman.... hard waxing then setting up with a hot air gun isnt exactly on most peoples agenda.

this is the stuff

http://www.barbourbymail.co.uk/newproduct.aspx?ProductStyleID=110325&utm_source=Barbour_Online&utm_medium=referral

however i do think that the jackets are originally made with stiffer wax, possibly heated in as you said... this stuff doesnt really give that wax coat feel if you try to work it in to a cotton by itself..

just realised that might not be of much help, but might answer a slight quarm.

[Lost Souls Forever]

Considering to modify my old pair of jeans to make look it rugged (tatterned and torn concept).

I would like the jeans to be as natural looking as possible. Anyone with past experience can share some tips? By the way the jeans i'm working on is a straight cut.

[Charlie Delta]

Do a search in superdenim for sanding your jeans etc.

Or instead, just wear them...!

[aaronmetcalf]

just finished making this henley today out of heavy 100% cotton brown duck material, wood buttons and super thick top stitch thread at all seams. Has a small misaligned pocket for two oreos or one double stuff.

[cabl3]

that is an awesome creation there man...what more would one want to put in a small breast pocket? that's just perfect imo...lol

what kind of sewing machine do you have? did you make the pattern? or base it off something you already have?

[qom]

looks good

[aaronmetcalf]

cabl3 - i made it with a decent janome machine and a surger machine to finish all the seams on the inside of shirt. i just based it off a pattern i had from the store and then changed it a bit.

[Unwashed]

Made my first pair of trousers. Still in practice-mode. Can be worn in winter above and maybe summer below. Made out of sweatpantsfabric

Gonna remake these with maybe a slightly lower crotch and wider waist out of a black wool80%-casmere20% fabric-combo and see how those work out

[geekbonchic]

I have wanted a trouser cut sweat pant for forever. I am now super jealous.

[jeepster]

I would buy those. Yep.

[JoyDiffusion]

Is there a good place online that sell's nice fabrics for shirts?

Mood has a decent selection available online... still a fraction of what they have in the store. However, I think if you're looking for something specific, they'll help you find it via e-mail.

www.moodfabrics.com

[Yardsale]

http://fashionary.org/

maybe you guys will find this useful

[Yardsale]

I would buy those. Yep.

co-signature.

[geekbonchic]

That is cool, but it only has female forms.

[pure junkie]

just finished making this henley today out of heavy 100% cotton brown duck material, wood buttons and super thick top stitch thread at all seams. Has a small misaligned pocket for two oreos or one double stuff.

looks amazing! i would def. wear

[ROBSKAM11]

Coming out with my clothing line called Life Clothing

[geekbonchic]

Coming out with my clothing line called Life Clothing

I am super excited by your announcement on an Internet message board about something that has yet to happen.

[Boston.]

I have a question for you cats who make clothes - i have a rick owens cardigan from the '04 season that has basically sat unused because i really don't like the fact that the bottom of the sweater doesn't have any elastic in it whatsoever so it doesn't hold my waist. Is there anything I can do to make this stick to my waist rather than go midway down my thigh?

Pic of cardigan for reference:

[geekbonchic]

I suppose you could add a backing to the hem and throw a drawstring in between.

[Boston.]

where could i buy backing that i could apply easily and an elastic cord thats as high quality as the original piece itself?

[the Repeater]

If you're not comfortable sewing yourself, just take it to a tailor. It's a nice and pricey sweater, it's worth doing right. I'd probably just knit in another piece of yarn tightly on either side until it snugs up how you'd like it, but there's many options.

Take it to someone used to dealing with expensive suits and they will give you some options.

[ProfMonnitoff]

sewing machines: what's good?

i don't really want to spend more than $500 if possible

[the Repeater]

I had a Kenmore that was really really badass for a home machine.

[Thorns]

Amen to the Kenmore... they last FOREVER. I'm still using one from the '70s.

[qom]

Where can find a decent shop to get fabrics in London?

[cabl3]

there was a link posted recently regarding selvage denim providers.

these guys carry a variety of different fabrics, not just denim

http://www.clothhouse.com/

they have two locations in london.

[qom]

right, because I'm not looking for denim, sweatshirt and t-shirt fabrics is most interesting

[geekbonchic]

Goth bedouin steez?