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0 pointsnate1mo ago0 comments

Taught myself to use a sewing machine. Then I made my own EDC wallet thing. Basically a zipper pouch that can fit a lot of things while keep them as spread out in my front pocket.

I've got a version of this now in my front pocket for like 9 months: https://share.zight.com/wbu487ew Yes, it's big, but it's the most comfortable from of a big wallet.

It's funny though. I can't help feel the pull to try and make the hobby a business. But then it probably becomes unfun. But my brain just can't not think that way.

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simgt1mo ago

Did the same two years ago, it's such an underrated skill. There's a good amount of complexity that goes into making an item without just following a pattern.

I recommend going through the basics (Tock Custom has a nice energy [0]), then picking up a fairly complex pattern for a common piece of clothing. Of course there's also r/myog.

[0] https://www.youtube.com/@TockCustom

nateOP1mo ago

Yeah, it's funny how many times I basically made the same damn thing just fine tuning a half inch wider, or seam allowance.

I also can't believe how tedious cutting fabric is. Even for a tiny project like this it was such a pain in the ass. Even with nice circular cutters and mats and rulers. I'm now tempted to get a cricut 4 to make the cutting easier.

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