I have two pregnant friends, one of whom is expecting twins. I'm planning to make some baby clothes for the happy couples' babies, and one thing I'd like to make is footed pajamas. I'm wondering if anyone here has made footed pajamas for babies or toddlers, and if so, if you would recommend a...

whaaaa! I went from having a whole bedroom to the laundry room and now in a few weeks we will move to a house with an even smaller laundry room. (That's what happens when you have kids--they get the bedrooms!) Anyway, my question is how to organize my stuff so that I can still sew. I was thinking...

I know this type of discussion usually starts a war, but just looking at possible options. I had to take my Janome 5124 in for adjustment today. I was sewing a backpack and going through thick fabric layers. The machine has not been adjusted in 5 years, so it might not have been the fabric...

HI, All, I haven't sewn for a long time and I know things have changed. I'd like to make something for my granddaughter but I need something easy that uses fabric that is easy to work with. Also do patterns come true-to-size? If I buy T2, will it be the size of T2s in the stores? I have no idea...

You can run, but you can't hide... Come out and play, tell us what you are making for the fast approaching holidays. C'mon, we don't bite hard enough to leave an impression! Cea

I just went through my stash, which is very little really, and am rather amused by all the mish-mash that is in it. I have silk and lovely cottons, and some fabric I bought and never used for a quilt. Now looking at it - some of it years after buying it - and I realize I am very much the magpie...

does anybody here have an online pattern? or has anybody read " The folkwear book of ethnic clothing : easy ways to sew & embellish fabulous garments from around the world / Mary S. Parker. " it's in a nearby library although still quite far away so I was just wondering if a kimono pattern can be...

Does anyone know where I can buy flannel fabric that was chemically treated to meet the flammability requirements of children's sleepwear? How do I know if the fabric I'm buying meets this standard? Is anyone familiar with how they treat this fabric? Any information would be...

I have tried to get my Wiss pinking shears sharpened locally. No good. No one does it anymore around here anymore (Sacramento CA). Boo Hoo Does anyone have a contact for some place in the US where I can send my pinking shears for sharpening? liz young (in cloudy california)

I went into Jo-Ann's tonight to get some interfacing. I'm not sure how the woman got the idea that I was "repairing" my own shirts. When I said "Repair? I make them from scratch." And then there's Betzina's books that never deal with men's clothing. Its such a hard life living with this...

Dear Diary, Today I actually toured TSWLTH, a full frontal ten-finger digital assault, and came out unscathed, wallet intact, having purchased Nothing. Zip. Zero. Nada. This is a ground-shaking event, so I wanted to record the happening for posterity. I felt everything in the store--well, not...

Cynthia, I also like this kind of tape, and was mystified by so many saying not to use it. It's gentler to baby skin, IMO. Karen in Ohio Cynthia Spilsted wrote: I've been following Tom's posts on the sleepers and noticed that a lot of people advise against snap tape. Then I realised that...

Hi all! I've been searching this list and finding some great useful info on purchasing a new sewing machine. You've all been a great help so far! I'm having a tough time finding out some things, however, and am wondering if you could offer some help... I'm currently looking to buy my first...

Hi, I'm a relative newbie here from the southeastern part of the US and have enjoyed reading so many posts from everyone who've got the most interesting things going on with their creative endeavors! You're all so creative! It's inspiring, really and I hope just a bit of that rubs off here....

Okay ladies (and gents): Get out from under your crinolines, prom dresses, quilts and costumes and check in with us! I have visions of Tom being rolled down the streets of New York having eaten too much (sorry, I'm still envious!), Joy getting mugged by American Doll collectors for her patterns,...

I have a request for some prayers for my dear cousin, the same age as me, that had sinus surgery last month, but is now in hospital in ICU at Mass General from an aneurysm. I have been praying since I found out, but now just wanted to ask you kindly folks to pray along with me. TIA Maine-iac...

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....

What is the best way to store patterns that have already been used, cut and will be used again? I'm going to be setting up a little sewing area and would like to know how to set it up correctly from the start. Would an art store be useful for storage options? Thanks, :) Dee

On occasion I find myself needing to create items for the home workshop that require a sewing machine. I am looking for recommendations in what to look for in a sewing machine that will handle a number of differnet materials (canvas, cotton, thin leather) Any suggestions? Any suggested machines?

Over Christmas I was trying to sew a velvet dress and thought the invisible zipper would look nice. The first attempt, I melted the zipper teeth, the second attempt, my foot sewed too close to the teeth. Do any of you have good experience with either a Bernina or Viking and what foot did you use...