I found an informative site on organizing suggestions for sewing and craft rooms. This always seems to be a topic of discussion here so I thought I'd post it if anyone would be interested. http://www.organizedhome.com/sewing/ Val

HELP!!! What Kenmore machine does this fit on. Kenmore makes 2 that are similar. I have a #158.1680, vintage Kenmore from the early 1980's. I really need someone to help me. I have been looking all over the net for help and no one can tell me which Monogrammer will fit this machine. Thank you...

I am currently in the process of building a computer controlled engraver/router for some projects I want to make and during a browse around a website I came across the following page. http://tinyurl.com/6eefp My first reaction was one of amazement that someone could do that to a beautiful old...

I'm looking at doing some research as to how clothing is made from start to finish. I'm having trouble locating links, does anyone have any good places to start? Thanks, Mike B

Here is my problem of the day. I have a one-way stretch lycra material that I need to use for a two-way stretch bodysuit pattern. The fabric does have a "slight" stretch in the second direction....but not the 75% that the pattern calls for. Am I better off.... #1 - Using the stretch for the width...

In my estimation ( which may not be worth much) the Americans should stop sending their tax dollars to all of these others countries who seem to hate them so much. How would that set with the rest of the world??? The Americans have most likely helped every other country in the world and each of...

Dear All We have started our Christmas craft course on-line, we have posted some christmas card ideas and how to make an advent calender Here is the link to go straight to the course, we hope you enjoy it and anyone with any questions please get in...

hello Im looking for nice bra panties and lingerie patterns thank you

The kids just came home from school with a notice that the school is doing a Fundraising Silent Auction and needs donations.....so I remembered that someone mentioned that they had heard of someone donating "The Sewing of a Prom Gown" to a similar auction. So, I was wondering if anyone had ever...

But I'm to dumb for sewing. What can I do to create my dresses ?

The sloper used should be a perfect fit for the person for whom the bra is to be drafted. The front and back are drafted at the same time. 1. Trace the front and back slopers, including the darts. If there is a side seam in the sloper, picot it into the waistline dart before beginning. 2. ...

Good evening! I thought I'd ask the experts. Does anyone know of an online site that carries red & black wool check fabric - like used in lumberjack shirts? With checks about 1" square? I'm a quilter and can track down any batik on the planet. But when it comes to fabric for clothes, I'm...

"I can teach anyone how to get what they want out of life. The problem is I can't find anybody who can tell me what they want." -- Mark Twain "Today people in America can become whatever they want. Trouble is most don't know what they want." -- Earl Nightingale What do you want? Are you sick of the...

I just got the January (#116) issue of threads. My first thought on seeing the "blouse" on the back cover was that it must be underwear; lovely construction, but surely nobody would want to be seen like that! Then I thought that part of the underwear look came from fitting the garment to someone...

http://www.daisykingdom.com/ Saw the "going out of business" sale ads in the paper this weekend. How sad.

Hello, I am an kinda new to sewing. I can follow a patter just fine, but I saw something I would like to make but have no I dea how to start so I thought I would ask for a little help. I have only made guy clothes before. I want to make the pink "dress" from the Christina Milian video "DIP IT...

To the person writing this gibberish, look behind you, the people in the white coats are closng in.

Hello kind sewing folks! I have two cute longer pleated skirts i would like to take in, but i am wondering if this is a very difficult endeavor. Do you have to remove the skirting from the waistband to do this? One is just a bit too big in general, so i might be able to do it up the back...

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O.K. Not trying to have you guys do my legwork..but I spent a couple hours yesterday "Googling" for Hot Pink Satin....and I kept finding items made with "hot pink satin"...but not a good inexpensive source. Does anyone by any chance happen to know a source? Many Thanks in Advance....Joy