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Noah's Ark flannel by MinnieCastle
Looking for cotton flannel for baby blankets with pattern of Noah's Ark. used to be carried by Joann's Fbric but discontinued.
August 19th 03 09:16 AM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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What is a press cloth? by John Leroy
I'm a beginner at sewing, and this fusible interfacing calls for using a press cloth. What is a press cloth? Thanks in advance for any help. jlc
August 19th 03 02:37 AM
by joy beeson Go to last post
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Singer Touch and Sew II by Ron Anderson
None of the cabinet companies are making cabinets to fit the old machines any longer. The T&S is a special long base so it will not fit in the treadle cabinet save some handy modifications. I would say look to your local handyman to repair your old table, modify the treadle or build you a...
August 18th 03 01:59 PM
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Simplicity "Titanic" patterns by Valkyrie
"The Cow Goddess" wrote in message ... does anyone have one of these? i need the pattern number of the evening gown to tell someone and Simplicity has discontinued them! many thanks, angela
August 17th 03 08:38 PM
by M. Devantier Go to last post
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woven vs knit by gail
I have sewn for years. Does it make a huge difference to substitute woven vs knits when making dresses for little girls age 4-6 ? I am a newbie also,be kind
August 15th 03 10:52 PM
by Laura Go to last post
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Latest bridesmaid update! by Kate Dicey
The second dress stuff went up this evening. More work on this one. I have tried to let it out a bit, but there wasn't really much to let out - not as much as was needed, anyway! Look in Kate's Sewing room, in the left hand column, at the bottom: How to rescue a bias cut disaster! -- Kate ...
August 15th 03 10:19 PM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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It's Friday Night and I've Got the Bridesmaid Dresses From Hell Blues..Whoo Whoo! by Kate Dicey
Not really! Lindsay came for her fitting today and I did get a bit more forward - like the pattern has been re-built and used today! You can see the interesting time I had doing this in the usual place... -- Kate XXXXXX Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate...
August 15th 03 07:45 PM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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Interfacing? by Aylwen Garden
I'm presently using vilene interfacing 1085 in Australia, but am looking for a similar product, non-fusible that is twice the thickness. It comes on a 50m roll and when unrolled lies completely flat. Does anyone know of this product? I buy through my dressmaking business, so any trade contacts...
August 15th 03 02:04 AM
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looking for santa toilet seat cover by shelly
looking for santa tiolet seat cover --sewing pattern, not crochet--if you know of any please post link or info
August 14th 03 07:10 PM
by shelly Go to last post
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apprentice/intern needed by Martina Livingston
Successful medieval and renaissance Costume Designer seeking unpaid intern for educational opportunity and in-studio assistance in San Diego. This is the real deal! Part-time permanent position, can be flexible with the schedule. Work experience for school OK. Opportunity to promote into paid...
August 14th 03 10:20 AM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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Software with Ultimate by Dj
Hi all, Does anyone know if, I want to use Buzz Tools or Embird with my new Ultimate Box. Do I need any additional software to make it compatible with The Ultimate Box?????
August 13th 03 06:16 PM
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Progress report on The Frokk! by Marilyn
Trish Brown wrote: snip Finally, I'd be glad of any pretty ideas for attaching a short veil to DD's scone. I have loads of pearl beads, both in strands and loose. I have satin ribbon, organza ribbon and tulle. I have a cocktail hat form (thought I could cover it in white satin and then...
August 13th 03 04:28 PM
by Laura Go to last post
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Bias Cut Disaster aversion therapy! by Norma
Wow Kate. I do believe you are right. They should be on the etiquette hell site. I can't imagine how the original "seamstress" could have expected payment for that. Even I could have done better! I look forward to seeing the results of your expertise with these. -- Star love, Norma ;-) "Kate...
August 13th 03 01:52 PM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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Organic tie-dye by S Viemeister
Scott Adams wrote: Hi all, Any suggestions/recommendations for tie-dyeing with beet juice? I read somewhere that I should use store-bought canned beet juice for dyeing. What about using the juice from fresh-cooked beets-would cooking them in a pressure cooker help concentrate the...
August 12th 03 03:51 PM
by Mutti Pie Go to last post
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Roman blinds by Lizzie
I'm going to make a roman blind for the first time. It seems simple enough but one thing worries me. I read somewhere that if you have a wide window it's best to make two blinds to hang side by side. The one I'm making is 84" wide. Can anyone tell me if a blind this width would work OK? I...
August 12th 03 04:28 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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posting FAQ; Newcomer welcome by Penny S.
Welcome Sewists and new posters! Here are some guidelines to posting to the sewing newsgroups. In case you are wondering where you are and how you got here, you are in a newsgroup, AKA "usenet" which is a part of the internet that has been around much much longer than the www, which it is not a...
August 11th 03 07:36 PM
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FAQ: what machine should I buy? by Penny S.
http://www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm please feel free to book mark this site, put in in your sig or to post it anytime you feel it's needed.
August 11th 03 07:36 PM
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Ver. I or Ver. II by Roxanne
Does anybody know the difference between The Ultimate Card Ver. I and the Ver. II??? I've seen both and I'm confused.
August 11th 03 07:19 PM
by Joanne1 Go to last post
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Sewing Guild by SewStorm
The American Sewing Guild is celebrating 25 years. Congratulations on this special anniversary. Anyone here a member? Yes, ma'am, for lo, these last 15 years! Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati
August 9th 03 05:50 PM
by Donna Go to last post
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Sewing buddies in London by laurie
I am returning to sewing after many years. I was looking for a class to refresh my skills. I cannot find anything locally. I can revise my skills using books and memory but miss the sharing of ideas that I used to get from a class. I used to make a lot of my daughters clothes when she was small....
August 9th 03 05:16 PM
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