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Fitting Pants by Louise
Hello, I am trying to make pants for a five year old boy who is very chubby. His waist is 31", hip 36" , side length is 29". My problem is that I do not know how to shorten the crotch. I have never had to shorten a crotch. Do any of you know how to measure for a crotch? The store bought pants he...
December 14th 06 07:25 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK, Tailoring by Jack Schmidling
Ever wonder why a well made gentleman's jacket looks so good on men who may not make much impression in a bathing suit? Ever wonder what is inside one or why those who can afford them are willing to pay several thousand dollars for one? I can't say that I ever did but after I decided that eating...
December 14th 06 02:40 PM
by Jack Schmidling Go to last post
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فضيحة ام مشاري بالنسيم((بالصور)) والي يعرفها لا يستر عليها by هنادي
قل آمين .. عساه ما يجيك الي جاهم (صور) ممنوع دخول اللطفاء http://www.hammss.com/vb/showthread.php?p=169106#post169106 طفله تشتم الهروين .... مصيبة X مصيبة مقطع فديو في السعوديه http://www.hammss.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11041
December 12th 06 09:57 AM
by هنادي Go to last post
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فضيحة ام مشاري بالنسيم((بالصور)) والي يعرفها لا يستر عليها by هنادي
قل آمين .. عساه ما يجيك الي جاهم (صور) ممنوع دخول اللطفاء http://www.hammss.com/vb/showthread.php?p=169106#post169106 طفله تشتم الهروين .... مصيبة X مصيبة مقطع فديو في السعوديه http://www.hammss.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11041
December 12th 06 09:56 AM
by هنادي Go to last post
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Looking For an Embroidering Card by Bud
Hello, My daughter is looking for an embroidery card that does initials where the first initial is small the center initial is large and the third initial is small again. If anyone knows where she can find one please let me know. Thanks in advance. Bud Email ok.
December 8th 06 07:35 PM
by Val Go to last post
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LOOKING FOR CURTAINS CAN U HELP???? by [email protected]
Hello all, My wife and I are looking for a certain kind of curtains. These are impossible to find at the mall, Penneys, Sears, Country Curtains or internet! What we are looking for is white ruffled sheers with the drawstrings built in so when you pull them the curtains are tied back...instead of...
December 8th 06 10:44 AM
by Kate XXXXXX Go to last post
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Smocking by beckysis1
I just answered an ad from a woman who is looking for someone to help her do smocking. I can either (using her material) do the basic construction of the garment, smock it and send it back to her, or I can complete the entire dress. My question is how much do I charge for either way I decide to...
December 8th 06 01:35 AM
by BEI Design Go to last post
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maternity swimsuit help! by S
*sigh* Call me a cheapskate, but spending US$45+ for a swimsuit I'm only going to wear for a few months seems a bit much. Unfortunately, I'm not seeing any maternity swimwear patterns out there. The best I've found that looks possibly adaptable is...
December 5th 06 09:32 PM
by S Go to last post
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Singer 600E Touch & Sew HELP:-( by j0nese
about 8 years ago my wife received a singer 600E sewing machine. To my surprise finally about a month ago she has started really using it. Even beginning to make nice dresses for the kids, stuff for the house etc.. Throughout the years we either never got the owners manual, or lost it:-( There...
December 5th 06 07:16 PM
by BEI Design Go to last post
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Quick question about replacing underwires in RTW bras by [email protected]
Hello hello -- I've been scouring the internet for information about replacing broken underwires in store bought bras, but I haven't found much aside from the FAQ about underwires and bra manufacture by Babs Woods that brought me here. I plan on ordering replacement underwires from Sew Sassy,...
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December 5th 06 10:42 AM
by Kay Lancaster Go to last post
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Need a new website? by [email protected]
Hello friends, If you need a new website, we are offering the best and most affordable services ever. Our new Website Builder tool will allow you to create custom designed, professional Flash websites in matter of hours...Check out our rates, as little as 12.95$ a month, on our website. ...
December 5th 06 01:06 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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craft show by Tony Potter
On March 17th, 2007 the Texas Sugar Land Lions Club will present an indoor Arts & Craft show free to the public. We are accepting applications for this event from qualified crafters and media artists. No manufactured, kit, or commercial items allowed. If you are interested please...
December 4th 06 02:36 PM
by Claire Owen Go to last post
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On-Line Classified Ads by uRummage
To all: Check out www.urummage.com for upcoming rummage sales in your area. The E-Mail Alerts and Articles are also very informative. Find Comics, Hobbies, Garage Sales, Antiques, Collectibles, Auctions, Flea Markets, Craft Fairs, Furniture and more...
December 4th 06 08:32 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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cabinet knobs for quilters/sewing? by trs80
Anyone know where I can buy online some cabinet knobs/pulls that would be made to represent some aspect of quilting or sewing? Maybe look like a small quilt or sewing machine...something like that. thank you
December 4th 06 06:08 AM
by Kathy Morgan Go to last post
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How to: Transfer text to fabric by Cat
Hello All, I'm trying to transfer text (1/4 to 1/8" tall letters) to small pre-made draw string bags. Each bag has different text, and so far I have not found an efficient way to transfer the text. I bought a stamp kit, each letter is placed onto a holder then the stamp is dipped into ink and...
December 2nd 06 05:24 PM
by Kathy Morgan Go to last post
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Buying Husqvarna Viking E10 by Sordale
Hi all, I'm considering buying a Husqvarna Viking E10. It's my first sewing machine and I'd like to know if any of you own this model. Would you say that it's a good one? Would you buy it again if you could do it over? Pros, cons and prices... :) Anything you can tell me. Thanks a lot and have a...
December 2nd 06 09:41 AM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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Sewing with Corduroy...any tips? by [email protected]
I am having problems getting the pieces not to "slip" when stitching. I can' seem to find any tips on how to keep them aligned under the foot....anyone with helpful hints that have worked for them? thanks!
December 1st 06 11:37 PM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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WHITE 999 bobbin jamming problems. by dusty
I was wondering if anyone could help me out with a problem I am having with a WHITE brand sewing machine, model 999. I don't have the manual for it. The thread is getting jammed in the bobbin. When the machine is jammed it will not push the material through. The thread unthreads itself from the...
December 1st 06 11:41 AM
by sewn-sew Go to last post
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Fabric covered buttons and beltbuckles - how to ? by Broderi
Hi, I was recently given a box with some very old tools for making fabric covered buttons and beltbuckles. There are two types of buttons - one is just a shell and a bottom with a shank and I've figured out how to cover these. The other type is with a metal ring and only the middle is supposed...
November 27th 06 07:30 PM
by Broderi Go to last post
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Align needle post in a Singer 500 (Rocketeer) by [email protected]
Hi, does anyone know how to align the needle post in a Singer 500 Rocketeer? Mine is misaligned such that it touches the hook with every stitch. Zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing...
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November 24th 06 03:57 PM
by Ron Anderson Go to last post
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