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...

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...

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...

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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

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'm sorry if these sound like dumb questions but I'm an old man. :-) What kind of thread should I use to sew buttons on a silk shirt? What kind of thread should I use to hem up silk pajama legs with a sewing machine? Your help will be appreciated. Lewis.

oops, not sure how to use the google format, appearently. Anyway, I remember kate and some others from then, but since I can no longer recieve newsgroups, I haven't been to active here. I used to be Kitty in Somerset, PA. I hope to find all the regulars still here, I have missed you all a lot. ...

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Hi all ~ My Mom is in search of a nice, rolling sewing machine case large enough to hold her Bernette. Any good sites? Thanks and Happy New Year! Triesha

We need to make some for a local production but need help finding a pattern so we don't goof up and a place to inexpensively buy the supplies like those little hooks, hopefully at a fair price. THe rare place I have seen the finished product they would be mych too expensive to buy alrerady...

Can anyone recommend to me some good fabric stores in NYC or Philly? I am looking for middle quality to high quality fabrics, especially for costumes. I prefer non-synthetic. Thanks!

This seems like it should be simple.. here's the problem: when I carry my golf bag, as I walk the bag rests against my lwer back and hip; after just several days enormous wearing of my pants occurs, even wearing holes. I would like to attach something to the bag that will be soft enough not to...

(We've had this thread before, but I wasn't organized.) We all have indispensable sewing tools that the makers never intended for sewing. Here's some of mine: Draftsman's tools, particularly a very large 45-degree triangle A transparent plastic word-processing ruler

The depth of the hip portion, or the length from the waist to the top of the inseam. Usually the pants never have this written on the size plate. I am too slim and legs and butt are much longer compare to upper body...

I am putting together some sewing boxes for a few of the 20-30 somethings on my list. It seems there's always talk among my sons group that finding a needle to sew on a button or make a quick fix is a problem. I have some of those little metal lunch boxes and I'm going to put the stuff in those....

Hello, Looking for someone who knows how to Stress leather to make it look older and worn, or a company that might do this. Any help at all would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance,,,,,,,,,,,Jesse

Looking for general advice on sizing up Kwik Sew 3250 (http://www.kwiksew.com/Patterns/P3238_3257/3250.cfm) men's shirt for man with 54 inch chest and overall height of 6 ft. 8 in. This person will not be available for fittings, but seems to be of fairly normal proportions. Where I'm having...

All, I have a pile of cotton and cotton blend fabrics suitable for quilting or small crafts projects that I would be willing to send to someone for the cost of postage. These are leftovers from my own projects and the reality is that I will never use it for anything else. All clean, smoke-free,...

Hi ~ My Mom received a nice rolling cart for her Bernette this Christmas, but unfortunately it doesn't fit! I've been trying to find sources of rolling carts for sewing machines and haven't found much. She preferably needs a top loading cart. Thanks for any assistance! Best Regards Triesha