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new to sewing- need advice please by
DKiely33
Hi,
I'm new to sewing and need to know what machine is best to buy for sewing
*stretchy* fabrics for dance-type wear such as lycra and stretch velvet.
Is a serger better than a regular machine? If yes, then why? What price range
am I looking at for a new machine?
Any advice or additional info is...
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Thread wads up under the material by
Michael Horowitz
Hello - Does anyone know what causes thread to pile up under the
material and clog the workings beneath the machine? - Mike
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Bernina 1080 Light Problem by
TerMarL
The small work light (behind the needle) of my Bernina 1080 is giving me
fits. The on/off switch does engage properly. As long as I'm holding the
switch button in, the lights stays on. When I release the button, the light
goes out. I'm been told by a local Bernina dealer that the switch is...
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October 21st 03 11:52 AM
by TerMarL
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making cloth dolls by
Stella Fenley
Do anyone have any idea where I can find some patterns on sewing cloth
dolls.Could you let me know .Thank you.Stella
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Thanks to all - Mike by
Michael Horowitz
Thanks for the replys to my two posts; looks like I have a weeks worth
of checking, but you've given me a lots to look for.
And yes, I'm trying to sew Sunbrella fabric (awning material) on a
non-commercial machine. Making covers for my airplane. - Mike
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Sock Monkey Plans available - FREE by
Lenny Taylor
Many of you already know of my little web site, but I thought I'd put up a
quick note again to remind all that plans for Sock Monkeys and Sock
Elephants are available for free at my web site. Follow the link and make
one of these great gifts for your favorite...
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October 20th 03 07:46 PM
by Jane
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where's the THRILL in crafts? by
[email protected]
where's the THRILL in crafts?
(Celia=A0Mitschelen)
snip
Also try to be consistent. When I first started reading this n.g.
someone posted a date for a sidewalk sale in some town and said there
would be good buys on fabrics and he was hit with a ton of bricks. Not
too...
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October 20th 03 03:59 PM
by Penny S
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Question about the mechanics... by
Michael Horowitz
Good morning -
There is a small, sheetmetal plate that goes over the heavy ring
that holds the bottom mechanism in place. Hard to describe, but its
the part under the machine that controls the bottom half of the
stitch.
For some reason, when I'm doing a zig-zag stitch, the needle will hit
that...
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Sewing Feathers by
Byron Kindig
I have a beautiful GreenWing Macaw who shed his feathers in good condition.
I have so many that I would like to use them in a sewing project. Does
anyone have any information on how to use feathers in sewing? I think they
would have to be removable for cleaning the garment as they would...
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Enough for me by
Pat
If it says Buttons, or Thrill, I am not reading it.
Enough, already!
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October 19th 03 10:10 PM
by Pat
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Looking for fleece animal patterns by
Tony & Margaret Kunc
Hi there, I am new to the newsgroup and I am just going back into sewing
after years from it. I have a couple of fleece animal patterns to make but
would like a good source for discontinued and old patterns. Some online
patterns would be ok too. Does anyone know of a reliable source for...
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Sewing fleece by
QuilterD
Hello all,
I've been lurking for a little while here. I don't do too much sewing other
than quilts, but very occasionally do some 'home sewing' - curtain toppers,
etc. When my daughter was young I sewed a lot of her clothes. She's grown &
married now.
I'd like to make a couple of small fleece...
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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
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FAQ what machine should I buy? by
Penny S
Penny S. scrawled in bright red lipstick:
http://www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm
please feel free to book mark this site, put in your sig or to
post it anytime you feel it's needed.
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October 18th 03 03:00 PM
by Penny S
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posting FAQ; Newcomer welcome by
Penny S
Welcome Sewists and new posters! Here are some guidelines to posting to the
sewing newsgroups. In case you are wondering where you are and how you got
here, you are in a newsgroup, AKA "usenet" which is a part of the internet
that has been around much much longer than the www, which it is not a...
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October 18th 03 02:59 PM
by Penny S
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How can I make my own mascot costume? by
Lucas Jensen
I want to sew my own mascot costume. I'm interested in the ones with a
lot of plush and foam which make you look big and round. Are there any
books on the subject out there? What about patterns? Have you seeen
any "how to"-homepages? It's not important wether it's a bear, a
chicken, Mickey Mouse or...
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Baby Booties by
Jenn Ridley
Sarah Dixon wrote:
Can anyone help me find a pattern (preferably free) for baby shoes? My
son has such big feet that we are finding it very hard to buy any.
Use socks. My kids never wore booties. :)
Wild Things (the demo from Wild Ginger) has a bootie pattern in...
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Buttons for sale 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
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October 17th 03 02:51 AM
by Emily
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What is the best way to make LETTERS? by
Chelley
Another online community I belong to held an "online shower," which is
kind of like a secret pal kind of a thing. Well the deadline to send
out your gift was Oct 1. I ordered my secret person's gift 4 weeks ago
and it still has not come in yet... so now I feel guilty that she is
getting her gift so...
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Looking for patterns by
Derek Godfrey
Hello,
I am looking for patterns for Musketeer costumes. I am particularly
interested in the tabards, both from the earlier "Three Musketeers" period
and later "The Man in the Iron Mask" periods. But what I really have been
unable to find is a pattern for a riding cassock/cloak as seen in the...
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October 16th 03 03:00 PM
by junior4
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