I need two or three dozen purple flags similar in size and color to what is decpited in these pictures: http://www.amberell.com/lpoolsanta/pmandpw.jpg http://www.amberell.com/regent/DSCF0558.jpg Could someone advise me of the the most economical material and pattern to use for the flag? I am told...

I am looking for Lilly Brand Nylon thread size A on 400 yrd spool - ANY COLOR Also Is there a machine that spools thread? I would be interested in biying cones of thread and sppoling myself. Jay Wirth Renaissance Ink 1613 Rita Rd

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I am new to this list...and am studying fashion design...I just wanted to say that I am surprised to find so many other people who collect machines...I have 50 at least in cabinets...including singers, pfaff, domestic, white, necchi (my favorite), many others....I also have tons of portables.....I...

My DD (age 14) is in marching band here in northern Texas. Her band is going to march in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago this year. They have suggested the kids buy long underwear to wear under their uniforms for warmth. She could also use some extra warmth for some of the chilly nights...

A while back one of our threads forked off to favorite books. I can't remember which newsgroup it was in so I'm cross posting to cover all bases. Somebody mentioned an author who was solving mysteries while dragging her sewing machines around with her, or something like that. I actually did write...

i would like a patteren for duct tape wallets if you daugter would give me one or tell me how to make them i would really be happy Michle

I bought a clothes recent,but I find something pretty bad today.Inside of my clothing is wet,I think the water sent out by my body recent was covered by this clothes.Is there any method to solve this problem?

I've no problems with the slacks, but the jacket is another story... Heather

Hi folks, I've added a page to my web site which lists fabric stores, yarn shops, and sewing machine dealers in Rhode Island: http://www.tomfarrell.org/textiles/stores/index.jsp?state=RI The list is completely free. It includes some commercial/industrial resources, and some stores may have gone...

I'm making my girls slips in a gorgeous slinky stretchy beige fabric- and am pondering the straps. I want something smooth and comfortable- and don't really feel like running out and buying something at the moment either. :-P I was wondering about using Clear Elastic but think it would be too...

Hi all I was just flipping through the newsgroups and came across this one. Looks really interesting too. I read the posts about pattern storage, so thought i'd put in my little centsworth. I keep my patterns in plastic ziplock bags in make and number order. As I buy a new one I enter the details...

Good News! Do you know how simple it is to go to Heaven after this life has ended? Some people believe that belonging to a local church, temple, mosque or synagogue will get them to Heaven.

Jeune étudiante en haute savoie, recherche un costume breton, de femme: une grande robe noire. Quelqu'un sait où trouver ça?? Merci

I've sent 2 personal messages to you today. Was good talking to you earlier! As of right now I haven't gotten a message from you. Barbara in FL

I just bought my daughter an old Singer- and sorry, since I'm not a collector I dont' know what one it is, but it runs well, but LOUDLY! My older daughter has a Hobby model Pfaff- a made for Pfaff from about 5 years ago. My Pfaff has a thread cutter on it that I really like- and I would love to...

Hi people, I am looking for figures to sketch clothing onto that I can download. I can't draw people to save myself!! I want to have a go at designing stuff and seeing it on paper before I make it! (love doing things back to front). I have searched the internet to no-avail. I don't think I have...

I'm teach a dance team, and our theme this season is Mummies. We have NO budget for costumes, so we need a super-cheap fabric to create the mummy wrapping. I was thinking of cheap muslin (I've seen it as low as $.39 per yard) but I was wondering if anyone had any better ideas. What would be the...

I'm making cushion covers and I need to cut three strips 7 1/2" wide and 3 feet long. I can't figure out the best way to do this to make sure they're nice and square and even. The fabric has no pattern and isn't the kind that will rip along a straight line. The best plan I've come up with so far...

I hope this is ok to post here... I am considering purchasing this machine. Does anyone have any experience with it? Thank you, Lacy