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I just finished my first sewing project: turning an old bedsheet into a dress (imgur.com)

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[–]captainapplepie 52 ポイント53 ポイント  (5子コメント)

Hello!

Firstly well done for your first adventure in sewing. It's good that you had a project in mind that was a garment. Garment sewing can be a pleasure and a pain in equal measures.

I have a few quick questions though. - How is the neckline finished? I can't quite tell from the photographs - Is it just the way the photographs are, or is the waistline not quite level? - Are the sleeve seams meant to be on the top, and the armhole seams not on your shoulder?

As it's a first project, I'd much rather provide not only praise where it's due, but also constructive criticism to help you improve. If there's any parts you struggled with in particlar/have questions about feel free to ask and so we can help you out.

[–]Pikagirl541[S] -3 ポイント-2 ポイント  (4子コメント)

First of all, thank you.

I had no idea how to do the neckline so I just sewed the hole for my head like a hem. It doesn't come down in the front or back but it does show a bit of my shoulders.

The waistline is uneven because I didn't make the top half long enough.

As for the sleeves, the seam that should be on my shoulder is a bit further down because I didn't measure right.

[–]captainapplepie 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I'd be tempted to use this actually as a toile and mark adjustments, unpick and then restitch in all the right places. If you're planning on making yourself another dress, which I hope you do, Try using an existing garment to base a pattern off. Even if you just draw roughly around it so you get the correct general shape. Perhaps also pick a simple(ish) commercial pattern to teach you some finishing skills like facings or bindings, so next time your neck will be of a neater finish.

Hope all of that sounds helpful and constructive, and not just critical!

[–]FuzzyKittenIsFuzzy -1 ポイント0 ポイント  (2子コメント)

I think that style of neckline can be super cute especially with a chunky necklace. It's definitely easier too, especially for a new seamstress.

[–]Pikagirl541[S] -5 ポイント-4 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Thanks

[–]baxterbaddog -1 ポイント0 ポイント  (0子コメント)

YES! A chunky yellow or lilac necklace. Great job.

[–]TheBrownFlavor 51 ポイント52 ポイント  (9子コメント)

Could you people stop lying to this woman? I am not her to talk about her weight or all that balogne. This is just an awfully, and I mean awfully made dress.

[–]chipschipsagain 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (8子コメント)

Because I'm sure your "first sewing project" went straight to the runway.

For someone to begin sewing in straight lines, planning an outfit and creating something new is the first step. If you have any useful feedback for her to improve her sewing and design skills go ahead, otherwise this is just an awfully, and I mean awfully useless comment.

[–]TheBrownFlavor 19 ポイント20 ポイント  (7子コメント)

Haha no you're right! My first sewing project wasn't perfect! But guess what? It was in 7th grade, and it was better than the colored garbage bag this woman is wearing.

[–]owen_birch 3 ポイント4 ポイント  (5子コメント)

Then give some constructive criticism, something she can use to get better, or fuck off.

[–]TheBrownFlavor 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (4子コメント)

Oh you know you're right, she could have learned to sew before stabbing innocent cloth with a needle with a string tied to it. There's you're constructive criticism.

[–]FuzzyKittenIsFuzzy 10 ポイント11 ポイント  (3子コメント)

How does one learn without doing?

She made a first project. She learned a lot. She is starting other sewing projects. It doesn't really matter whether her finished project is up to your standards. She's proud of her efforts and the results, and she's being open about the mistakes and the things which went well. Ultimately she made clothing which meets the sole requirement of clothing (covering sexually significant areas) and she likes the results, so who are you to call it "garbage"? Especially as other posters are already providing constructive feedback where you are not.

[–]chipschipsagain -2 ポイント-1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Great! with what I'm sure was exceptional work as a young prodigy tailor and what I presume is significant experience since then-- I assume you are a successful tailor, couturier or whatever else in the industry-- you can take a few minutes from your very provide useful feedback for others who don't have your exceptional innate talents or experience in a forum meant to encourage people to improve their work.

I'm sure as a person of faith, if you are a person of faith (and I apologize in advance if you are not), inshallah I'm sure you certainly follow the mandatory obligations of mercy, kindness and compassion towards others.

[–]followthedarkrabbit 6 ポイント7 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Okay I don't know much about sewing....but request. Do you have a thick brown belt you could wear with it or a white blouse you can put over the top? Might bring a little something extra to the outfit and help cover the uneven waistline you were struggling with :)

[–]DeathDuckie 12 ポイント13 ポイント  (2子コメント)

Pockets in dresses are the best idea ever, I always add them to patterns I use :) Really cute, love the idea of re-purposing sheets like this

[–]Pikagirl541[S] -4 ポイント-3 ポイント  (1子コメント)

Thank you :)

[–]DeathDuckie -5 ポイント-4 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I think you'd look adorable in a circle skirt, just for the record :3 I've made a couple, super fun and a great thing to make out of a big sheet

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    [–]girlnamedlance 6 ポイント7 ポイント  (6子コメント)

    Thrift store bedsheets are my cheap cosplay fabric secret! Great idea!

    [–]Pikagirl541[S] -1 ポイント0 ポイント  (3子コメント)

    I'll remember that if I ever run low on fabric, although considering I don't throw bed sheets away I'm sure I have a few plain colored ones laying around that aren't being used.

    [–]girlnamedlance -1 ポイント0 ポイント  (2子コメント)

    It's so much cheaper than buying fabric, seriously. Good luck on your future projects!

    [–]Pikagirl541[S] -2 ポイント-1 ポイント  (1子コメント)

    Thank you. :)

    My next project is going to be making a matching dress for my American Girl doll, since I still have a good amount of fabric from the sheet left over.

    [–]girlnamedlance 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    Great choice! There's also lots of free patterns for them around the internet too. Try Craftsy or just googling 'round. I'm on my phone so I don't have my bookmarks handy but I'll see what I can rustle up for you.

    [–]FuzzyKittenIsFuzzy -1 ポイント0 ポイント  (1子コメント)

    They're the best! I found plain white sheets with no stains and used them to line curtains. New fabric would have been at least double the price.

    [–]girlnamedlance -3 ポイント-2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    Idk if it's the shops I use or not but I've never had a staining issue. Sometimes there's discoloration from wear at the seams if I try to open them. Even fitted sheets are useful if you cut off the elastic and open the corners.

    [–]StarHopper26 8 ポイント9 ポイント  (2子コメント)

    I bought some second hand sheets to do this same thing! Unfortunately that was about a year ago now, and I've been too nervous to tackle it :-( Well done on a successful first sew!

    [–]FuzzyKittenIsFuzzy 6 ポイント7 ポイント  (3子コメント)

    I would never have been so brave as to use sentimental fabric on a first project. That's amazing to me.

    What do you think of how it turned out? Do you have a favorite detail you're particularly pleased with?

    [–]Pikagirl541[S] -3 ポイント-2 ポイント  (2子コメント)

    I think it turned out great considering it was my first, although the waistline didn't turn out so well. I forgot to sew it inside out, there were point were I had to folder the fabric in as I was sewing because I'd been stretching it without noticing, and it's not level with my waist.

    I think I'm most pleased with the pocket I added. It's barley visible and just big enough for my phone.

    [–]FuzzyKittenIsFuzzy 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (1子コメント)

    Is the waistline basically supposed to be a straight line? If so, it would be simple to rip out the seam and redo it to have the seam on the inside of the dress and without the stretching. You might even be able to make it more in line with your waist. Or you can do things the easy way (like I usually do) and just wear a belt or other accessory over it. :-)

    Dress pockets are the best! Especially when they're just the right size. It's definitely not obvious in the photos.

    [–]Pikagirl541[S] -4 ポイント-3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    I'll probably just see if the waist line falls into place as I lose weight. I've got other sewing projects to focus on.

    [–]Pikagirl541[S] 9 ポイント10 ポイント  (42子コメント)

    Thank you all for your kind comments. :)

    However, from now on if I make any more dresses for myself I won't be modeling them. Someone thought it would be funny to make this post on /r/fatpeoplehate and the comments there are absolutely horrible. :(

    [–]KimT2auIf you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all 8 ポイント9 ポイント  (5子コメント)

    OMG, that is a horrible thing to do. Some people are absolutely revolting. Please do not give up on making clothes for yourself, it is such a fulfilling hobby and you were initially so pleased with your project. I cannot express my horror at what has happened. Please stick to your guns and give the metaphorical two fingers to all the haters.

    [–]Rangerbear -3 ポイント-2 ポイント  (4子コメント)

    I second this, so hard. Those people are the scum of the earth. OP, you're awesome. Keep doing your thing.

    [–]Pikagirl541[S] -2 ポイント-1 ポイント  (3子コメント)

    Thank you. That really means a lot to me.

    [–]chipschipsagain 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (2子コメント)

    I'm so sorry this happened to you. Some people are messed up and/or have serious problems in their own lives, and they try to take out on others... never having learnt to act with kindness and compassion to others, they just spread pain and malice, in wars... behind keyboards...

    Don't take it to heart. You are lovely and adorable with a pretty smile, and I like the dress (although maybe shorten the bottom a bit).

    [–]ProudSlytherin -5 ポイント-4 ポイント  (3子コメント)

    Don't let it beat you. You're a good person, your dress turned out nice, and the amount of guys who have flirted with you would contradict all the people saying you're ugly. That sub is filled with nothing but bullies, and the bully who made that post is a coward.

    [–]Pikagirl541[S] -4 ポイント-3 ポイント  (2子コメント)

    I swear all the comments here are getting downvoted.

    [–]ApostateLibrarian -3 ポイント-2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    Sorry some people are such assholes. :(

    [–]FuzzyKittenIsFuzzy -4 ポイント-3 ポイント  (1子コメント)

    I'm so terribly sorry they did this to you. My eyes literally started tearing up reading that thread. It's horrific, like they think you aren't a real human being or something.

    I know I'm just an internet stranger, but you are real to me. Your feelings matter to me. You do not deserve what they did to you today.

    Furthermore, the only times you need to care what others think of your clothes are when you need to impress others, like at a job interview, and if you're being arrested for indecent exposure. Otherwise it literally does not matter one bit. Styles come and go. Skill level improves over time. What matters is whether you like it and you did work that makes you proud and inspired to keep improving. That's true for both beginners and famous designers.

    I hope you have people in your life who can reassure you of your legitimacy as a human being today. I'm so very sorry that sub made you a target.

    [–]Pikagirl541[S] -5 ポイント-4 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    Thank you so much! Comments like yours mean the world to me right now. :)

    [–]girlnamedlance -5 ポイント-4 ポイント  (2子コメント)

    Ugh that's disgusting and so uncalled for. It's truly pathetic what people will take time out of their short lives to do to someone. I would love to see more of your work and of you. Those people need to be pilloried.

    [–]tramliner -1 ポイント0 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    Some people are just terrible. Please don't worry about them, or the negative comments and vote brigading here. A quick search through the usernames shows a) The kind of bile they usually spew and b) That they probably have no clue how to sew. Captainapplepie's comment was a lot more constructive.

    I really hope this doesn't put you off further projects!

    [–]AyendoraBrother LX17 Jaguar 097 Epochlock -2 ポイント-1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    I am so sorry you have had to go through the torment from these shallow minded immature little people. Nobody deserves that.

    Please Please Please, don't be put off from posting in this sub in future, I can honestly say the vast majority of genuine users for this sub are friendly and helpful and always willing to give advice!

    [–]red_MACKEREL 4 ポイント5 ポイント  (1子コメント)

    I would never have guessed that it used to be a sheet, Its a lovely pattern.

    [–]Pikagirl541[S] 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    It's hard to see in the pictures, but there's a pocket on the right.

    Sorry for the low quality pics, I couldn't find my camera so I had my mom take them with my phone.

    [–]Rangerbear 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (2子コメント)

    Awesome :). I hate giving sentimental things up. I've trying to decide what to do with the remnants of my baby blanket for years.

    [–]Pikagirl541[S] -1 ポイント0 ポイント  (1子コメント)

    Do you have any old clothes from when you were a kid? If you do then maybe you could use them and your baby blanket to make a patch-work blanket.

    [–]Rangerbear -3 ポイント-2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    That's a really cute idea! I don't, unfortunately, other than a few special baby things.

    [–]captain_nomi 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    You rock, OP! I seriously fail at making dresses lol, my first project was a tote bag and even that came out wonky... Plus I love that you used a bedsheet, I made some awesome daisy shorts from a sheet recently and it's just so much cheaper than buying fabric.

    I hope you get a lot of fun out of sewing, and don't pay the folks from fatpeoplehate any mind - at least you're using your time to do something constructive!

    [–]wannacuppa 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    Congrats on finishing your first project! Mine was just a little pouch and I was so excited. I hope you stick with it :)

    [–]cassleer -1 ポイント0 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    Love the green... going to be using a twin sheet I brought from my dad for a project for my bunny.

    [–]Butterfly24 -1 ポイント0 ポイント  (1子コメント)

    Oooh that must feel so nice! Bed sheets are always so comfy. I'd love to have a dress made out of them!

    [–]Pikagirl541[S] -3 ポイント-2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    It's super comfy, the bed sheet was always really soft.

    [–]EisigEyes 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (1子コメント)

    Yay nostalgia wear! It looks comfy!

    [–]Pikagirl541[S] 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    It is. :) That's why it was one of my favorite sheets, it was always so soft.

    [–]Inledesigns 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    What lovely fabric! Such a nice idea to get a new use out of something!