I just bought this Brother Project Runway sewing machine (CE1100PRW) for ~$30.

In some of the attempts I sewed, the fabric was being fed backwards. In other attempts, it was not feeding it at all.

I have this 10s video of the feed dogs in the raised position.

I know it’s super linty. I just got it yesterday. There is lint and glitter in places I don’t know how to reach yet.

I didn’t know if there were any good tips, Youtube videos, or a service manual for this kind of issue.

I got this presser foot with a used Husqvarna viking 180 and I dont understand what this one does.

4015428 presser foot

https://imgur.com/a/eCY4mtA

Its not a Husqvarna original part and you have to change the whole foot assembly to fasten it.

if one searches for the number stamped on the side there is an Ebay auction stat states that its an "Unusual Sewing Machine Buttonhole foot 4015428, with adjustable guide"

But I dont understand how that could work, the metal part they call adjustable guide is completely loose and its not possible to fasten it, it just slides back and forward.

This machine also has its own button hole foot with a quick connect and that looks completely different.

What kind of foot can this be?

I am a complete beginner, looked up some YouTube tutorials and tried using my sewing machine. (Janome J3-20) I kept having trouble with the bobbin and I’m wondering if it has something to do with that, but all of my stitches come out looking like this on the back. (Second picture). This, as well my thread keeps getting tangled and having lots of ends?
I would really appreciate any advice 🥲

Help me sanity-check a low-waste gore layout for a Ren Faire overskirt?

I'm making a new overskirt for my daughter and want to copy the basic construction of an old one that fits her well. I made the original with an acquaintance about 25–30 years ago, so I'm working from the existing skirt rather than a pattern.

The skirt is basically a gathered, gored overskirt that closes at the front with grommets and lacing. It doesn't need to be an exact replica; I'm mostly trying to figure out an efficient cutting layout.

Measurements of the existing skirt:

• Waistband: 31" long
• Finished length from waistband to hem: 40"
• Hem circumference: approximately 240"
• Five panels total: three full gores and two half-gores
• Estimated full-gore width: 16" at the top and 62" at the bottom
• Estimated half-gore width: 8" at the top and 31" at the bottom
• The top of the skirt is lightly gathered into the waistband.

The original panels appear to have been cut with the full gores on the fold, plus two half-gores to complete the skirt. The top widths add up to about 64", gathered into the 31" waistband.

My plan:

I'm using a solid-color woven cotton bedsheet that's only been used a few times (it's the blue fabric under the red skirt). I've cut off the already-doubled top portion of the sheet to make the waistband, and I'm adding a third layer for reinforcement. I'll probably add interfacing or an extra strip of sturdy fabric around the grommet area.

I'm considering a low-waste layout where I alternate the direction of the gores and nest the narrower ends beside the wider ends, as shown in my drawing. The sheet is about 60" wide.

My questions:

1. Does this cutting layout look workable?
2. Am I overlooking anything important about grain direction or how the gores will hang when cut this way?
3. Is there a better way to nest the panels while keeping the layout reasonably low-waste?

I'm not trying to reproduce the original pattern perfectly, and the skirt design is forgiving. I'd appreciate any advice on the layout before I start cutting!

Thanks!

I opened the cover because i thought the machine needs some oiling bc the needle would always randomly get stuck. Only to noticed that this part doesnt have screws? Is this normal?

Hey, i don't really know the proper names for anything yet coz I'm practically a complete beginner so don't judge lol. im looking for just blank bodies that i can sketch outfit designs over, i know i need them with more realistic proportions instead of them lanky model girl ones so maybe 7-9 head? ive been on google but i haven't a clue what there actually called so the results were useless. oh and they need to be female and in a neutral resting position too. does anyone have any idea what im on about or any good body-silhouette-drawings?

sorry it don't make much sense and thanks :)

(sorry if this isnt quite the right forum for the question, its the closest i could find)

Hi I love any advice to make these seams less wide and more aligned, thank you!

Does anyone know if it’s possible to get rid of a zipper flap I had to cut it because the zipper got stuck really bad and I just wanna get rid of the whole zipper flap completely is that possible? It’s one of my favorite tops

I have a singer professional 14U13 overlocker i bought second hand. when i try to use the "overedge stitch" (2 thread overlock stitch) the fabric always pulls apart and shows the threads. no matter how much i rethread or adjust the tension it doesn't fix it. please help!

Sorry if I look like an idiot based on this video lol 😭

I’m not very familiar with sewing machines but I have used them plenty when they behave.
For some reason, my brother xl-2230 will not thread for the life of me.
It may be broken, it’s worked before just fine a while back but ever since I’ve encountered this I just haven’t been able to use it.
I’m not sure why, I don’t think I’m doing anything particularly wrong, it’s like the bobbin just won’t move. I’ll turn the wheel, I’ll step in the pedal, but it does nothing. Just sits there while the top needle does its thing. I don’t really think this video is all that helpful I took the cover off and I can see that the bobbin is just sitting there. I’m not even sure what I can do to fix it.

This is a really old machine, should I just find myself a new one? Or is this some sort of problem that is really easy to fix and I’m just a noob?

edit: even if something is bent out of shape, I don’t even know what it could be or how it should look… sigh
Video of me doing it with the cover on normally in the replies

Thank you for all the help ❤️‍🩹

My sewing machine is a VIKING Husqvarna (picture below). I inherited it from my late grandmother in 2022. She taught me only so little about sewing before she passed. I've been trying again and again to pick it up. I've sewn before with no problem. This machine, though, decided to randomly start doing THIS THING a long time ago. I gave up. It just EATS the fabric and then bunches the thread underneath.

\- I have cleaned out the machine of any debris
\-Gone through the guide dozens of times
\-Gotten quality thread.
\-threaded the bobbin and needle thread correctly.
\-ETC.

No matter what I try I can't seem to stop this problem. The fabric never goes through and goes inside the machine. I'm at my wits' end. If anyone has any tips or if it's a simple solution I'm not seeing then I would appreciate the advice. Thank you.

My sewing machine is a VIKING Husqvarna (picture below). I inherited it from my late grandmother in 2022. She taught me only so little about sewing before she passed. I've been trying again and again to pick it up. I've sewn before with no problem. This machine, though, decided to randomly start doing THIS THING a long time ago. I gave up. It just EATS the fabric and then bunches the thread underneath.

\- I have cleaned out the machine of any debris
\-Gone through the guide dozens of times
\-Gotten quality thread.
\-threaded the bobbin and needle thread correctly.
\-ETC.

No matter what I try I can't seem to stop this problem. The fabric never goes through and goes inside the machine. I'm at my wits' end. If anyone has any tips or if it's a simple solution I'm not seeing then I would appreciate the advice. Thank you.

i have the janome memory craft 9000 and i recently took it apart to clean and one i was done i was left with this piece and i have no idea where it goes or what it does, but now i can’t get more than a few stitches without getting the “Warning Is something stuck in machine? Is cloth too thick? Is needle bent? Check the above and restart.” Error. i haven’t seen in a long time and this is so upsetting

Had an idea for a goofy sweater with a mouth on it a while ago and I’m trying to figure out how to make it. I was planning on making a black shape with reverse appliqué and leaving a little extra fabric on the front to nestle the teeth into, but I have no idea how I’d actually attach them. Using fleece for this if that makes a difference

I thrifted this sweater because the fabric and colors are really cute. The decorative buckles on the side are frayed. Looks like they’re made of 3 materials: plastic-like black covering, felt, and cloth in the middle.

Any advice you could give to save the buckles and make them look better? :)

Agreed to make my grandson's Halloween costume. Basically making a basketball uniform. Need to applique name and number on back and team name and number on front. Jersey is stretch knit. Applique will be quilters cotton. Letters will be appliqued to larger piece of cotton. Then that larger piece will be sewn/appliqued to the jersey. I'm not very good at appliquing. I'm impatient. What is the best foot to use? Have a Bernina 325. Haven't even looked to see if there is an applique foot and/or if it's worth it.

My wife is trying to get back into sewing, and she doesn’t have a great storage box for thread etc. I would love to get her something for Christmas, but I don’t sew and don’t really know what all needs to be stored and what’s actually the most helpful. I remember in the 90s there were those cool wooden accordion style ones like this: https://ebay.io/m/qFmZV3

And she likes vintage stuff so I thought it could be cool, but also I want to make sure I’m getting something that’s practical. Is getting one of these worth it or is there something that would work better?
Thanks!

My inner tube (and Cordura) pants are slowly starting to look like - well: pants ;-) Among other questions, I am wondering how to 'end' the legs. Going round the opening, there is tube and Cordura, not just one material. I could just cut the tube, no problem there, but the Cordura panel will disintegrate if just cut to length, even hotsealed. I do not want to fold the whole leg, because it would result in a very bulky and unflexible doubled end.
Do you have any ideas on how to solve this in a smart way?

I’m having trouble adjusting the thread tension on my second hand Juki LH-515. Does anyone have any instructions on how to set it? The official Juki manual doesn’t provide much information.

Hey yalllll
Looking for some help identifying this fabric. I’m thinking it’s A LOT of ostrich fur trim. The way the video is shot makes it hard to get a real clear view of it though. What do yall think?