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Free Sock Monkey Plans - more by
Lenny Taylor
A quick follow-up to my previous post. I've found a source with a
reasonable price for the socks needed to make Sock Monkeys. I've put a link
to them at my site with the free plans to make Sock Monkey dolls.
http://lennytaylor.freeyellow.com
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Seeking Tailor for Norfolk Coat by
Kevin
I am desperately looking for a good tailor, ideally near or in New
York City, who would be willing to work with me and my ideas to make a
norfolk style jacket with material I will provide. While I am happy
to pay a fair price for this work, fashion design is something of a
hobbie of mine and I am...
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OT I'm back. Crossposted by
claire.owen
Horrray horray the computer is back from the hospital!!!!
Yes bliss I am so happy, it has to go back for a check up next thursday but
I am for the moment back in the land of comunication, thank you clever man
who fixed it.
Might get some sewing done soon too, if things keep going so well!...
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pattern search by
MinnieNeedles
I'm searching for a pattern like the shirt in this pic
http://web.infoave.net/~imajeanguy/KEYCHAIN/SHIRT00.JPG
It's kinda like the one Aorro wore in the Mask of Zorro,
with very full sleeves, and could have some fullness added in the the
front and back of the shirt as well..
Thanks for your...
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Trouble hemming kids' pants by
Belindi
Well I finally broke down and bought a sewing machine. My kid,
although fitting into 18 month pants for his waist, can't fit the
pants for the length. So I bought the machine in order to hem his
pants. Well the trouble is that the opening at the hem is narrower
than the swing arm so I can't...
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Fitting, sewing, patterns, and useful stuff by
Irene
Hello to all born after the Great Divide...
There are excellent books on how to draft patterns, sew clothing,
alter and fit same, etc. :
"How to Make Clothes that Fit and Flatter", Adele Margolis, Doubleday,
1969
"The Complete Book of Tailoring", Adele Margolis, Doubleday, 1964
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what is the American equivalent? by
Penny Lemire
I'm hoping someone of our Australian correspondents can help
me with a material I've seen specified in some directions,
but can't identify. The directions to make your own pleater
board call for
"Vilene Fusible Badge Backing 1050HF",
and googling this only results in a pointer to hte same...
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Is wool from Merino sheep always labeled "Merino wool"? by
Ilya Zarembsky
Hello everyone,
I'm curious to know how much of the wool sold around the world is
produced by merino sheep, but not labeled 'merino wool.' does anyone
have an idea, or a lead? Thank you very much for your help!
Ilya Zarembsky
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Pattern Master site? by
duh who
Seems like quiltropolis or patternmasterchatter is kinda unreliable. Either
that or my ISP is going flaky. Can't get to the list. Can't even get "page
not found".
Just hangs, each time I try to go there.
Waaaagh.
Aunty Sipation
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keyhole buttonholes by
Liz
My husband offered to buy me a sewing machine for christmas, and we went
looking at them on the weekend. We ended up buying one because it was on
special -- a Husqvarna Viking Lily. Took it home and played with it; it took
a bit of getting used to, with quite a different way of threading...
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Sewing Themed website templates? by
Mike Hardie
Does anyone know if there are any sewing themed website templates? I
am rebuilding a new website and was hoping for a themed background.
Thanks, Joy
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First sighting of duct-tape double? by
joy beeson
From _The New-Way Course in Fashionable Clothes-Making_,
1926:
Lesson 24: The Dress Form
You are now going to learn something that has never been taught
in any dressmaking course before. You are going to learn how to fit
your own figure, without any outside aid whatever, without a...
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American Girl Fashion Show - MI by
Mike Hardie
The famous Scarlett O'Hara wardrobe from the movie "Gone With the
Wind" that I reproduced for the American Girl doll for the Michigan
State Fair and won Best of Show will be with the full size
reproduction gown complete with underpinnings that also won First
place and Best of Show and...to win...
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Wild Ginger - Coats by
duh who
Anyone who has the Wild Ginger software (I'm getting the Tailor Made), how
are their instructions on making coats, with the lining, insulation, etc.
Is it a royal pain? Do they cover the bases?
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Fire Retardant Fabric Spray by
saj
http://www.fabricuk.com
The simple and effective way to combat the threat of fire in your
home, office or workplace, FireCheck is a colourless and odourless and
when dry is practically unnoticeable.
It can be used to effectively treat and water absorbent item.
FireCheck has BS5852 Part 2 (crib 5)...
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by saj
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Fabric sale by
JoVern
Wednesday was the first day of the fabric sale. I spent more than a few
hours checking out all there was to offer. To put it mildly, I had a BALL!
If you can manage to make it there before it ends on Saturday, you won't
regret it. I see they have also added sewing machines and rugs to...
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October 3rd 03 03:26 AM
by JoVern
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c1890 WHITE Treadle Sewing Machine AMAZING! by
Shogen
If you are interested in purchasing a vintage original 1890
WHITE Treadle Sewing Machine in excellent condition, please click, or
cut and paste the Ebay link below:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3245546872
Ebay Item number 3245546872
Thank you!
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October 2nd 03 03:32 PM
by Shogen
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Costume Pattern Needed - Red Death - Phantom of the Opera by
Jason Sholar
Good Day,
I am searching for a pattern for the Red Death costume like the one
wore by the Phantom of the Opera in the masquerade screen. If you know
where I may be able to get this please email me at
Thank You,
Jason Sholar
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Fabric Sale, well worth the trip! by
JoVern
This place had a sale about 6 months ago and I had a ball! I just thought
I'd share the info with you guys since they are about to have another sale.
I made my boyfriend take pics at the last sale just so I could show some of
my friends the kind of fabric they had and the really great prices. ...
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September 30th 03 05:32 PM
by Smiley
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