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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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October 8th 03 02:09 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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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...
October 8th 03 02:14 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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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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October 8th 03 03:43 PM
by MinnieNeedles Go to last post
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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!...
October 8th 03 07:41 PM
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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...
October 9th 03 09:58 PM
by Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply Go to last post
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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
October 9th 03 09:59 PM
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help - terminology and factors by duh who
Ok, just got my Wild Ginger software in. Its asking for a couple of setting I'm not sure of. One is facing width. I'm doing a coat. What's an adequate setting? 1.5 inches? 2 inches. The other is hem allowance. What would that be, about 1 inch? 1.5 inches?
October 10th 03 05:24 PM
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Round elastic in fluor colors by John
I am looking for my school project for round (3 / 4mm thick) elastic in fluor colors. I can't seem to find it. Does anyone can give me a hand? Thanks, John
October 10th 03 05:27 PM
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Seeking Shirt Maker by Kevin
I am looking for a tailor to make a shirt out of some material I've recently purchased. Please contace me with prices if you are interested: .
October 10th 03 08:10 PM
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Vintage Halloween Designs by Valentina
Dear Friends, hello! Halloween is coming soon. Also we've prepared a new collection "Vintage Halloween Designs" http://www.abc-needlework.com/halloween.html We've also added a new freebie from this collection . The new freebie "Halloween Pumpkin" is suitable for 4x4 inch...
October 10th 03 09:56 PM
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Seeking Shirt Maker by Kevin
I am looking for a tailor to make a shirt out of some material I've recently purchased. Please contace me with prices if you are interested: .
October 10th 03 10:29 PM
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Can anyone email me a pattern poncho age 3 by Louise
I have a little girl who has asked me to make her a poncho as her has had an operation on her arm and willl be in plater along time she cannot get a coat on. She does not live near enough to measure for the poncho and am worried about sizes does anyone have a pattern?
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October 11th 03 06:21 AM
by Cynthia Spilsted Go to last post
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Need to know if velour can be shrunk by [email protected]
Hi. I own a velour jogging suit that is a little too big for me. It still looks okay when I wear it, but it is a bit on the baggy side. I was wondering if any of you know if velour can be shrunk in the wash/dryer? Thanks for any info.
October 11th 03 09:07 PM
by SewStorm Go to last post
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Current Issues Article Archive by [AF] Abdulhafid
A growing archive of fascinating media articles on current issues & affairs. Available at Arcis Foundation Website: www.arcis.co.uk/php/ -- Posted by News Bulk Poster Unregistered version
October 12th 03 01:53 PM
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Buttons by Goldie
Anyone interested or Require any Buttons http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=121&item=2351441683 Thanks for looking Leonie76
October 12th 03 11:26 PM
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Weihnachts design by Stickerei
hello,friend I just finished my website at http://demen.freewebpage.org ,You can find some christmas design at there. It is very cheap,you can get 32 designs only by $10.Only two packs are finished now,and the other two will be finished soon.Wish you like them! thank you Stickerei design...
October 13th 03 03:48 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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emb.machine problem by user78
I have a new Simplicity embroidery machine that worked fine the first few tries, but now when i try to sew t-shirt embroidery (words and numbers) the tension is not working properly and all you see is the bobbin thread with very little top thread. i have decreased the upper thread tension (and even...
October 13th 03 10:20 PM
by Taria Go to last post
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Men's dress shirt pattern recommendation? by BYDMORAN
I have just decided to make my husband some dress shirts instead of buying yet more that just don't last. I am wondering if anyone can recommend a pattern which they have used and found it goes together nicely. I would like to make several of different prints of fabric. I need a placket front,...
October 14th 03 12:37 AM
by duh who Go to last post
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Neck Pillow patterns? by aeromom
Anyone know of a free on-line pattern for a neck pillow? I am looking for the kind that has the U-shape for the neck. aeromom
October 14th 03 04:58 AM
by Emily Go to last post
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Name that fabric by duh who
I bought a couple of bolts of fabric from a friend yesterday who inherited a bunch of stuff from her mother. One was muslin, the other, hmmm, not sure. Can't tell if its linen, a very raw muslin, or interfacing. Its stiff, coarse, scratchy, has little woody pieces in the weave and you can see...
October 14th 03 07:09 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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