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Skirt Patterns by
Shadowboxer
Hi there, I just picked up a large cache of stretchy fabric that I want to
turn into several skirts.
I'd like some recommendations on skirt patterns and the like. These will be
worn by me (Male, 6'0) size 16-18.
Also does anyone have sewing tips for this sort of fabric? some of the
fabric is 90%...
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Brother XR-65t: stitch length dial is jammed by
O.B.
My wife and I bought a Brother XR-65t from Wal-Mart last night. Setup
was pretty easy but after a minute of sewing, we went to change the
stitch length dial and it would not move from the "SS" position. The
user's manual does not provide any help in this matter.
The odd thing about this is when...
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I'm so proud... by
Siptah
I figured out how to use the blind hem stitch on my machine! Got 3 of the 4
hems needed for my girls dresses done. (2 on each dress, one for the skirt
and one for the lining). SOOOOOO much quicker than hand stitching the hem!
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Siptah
Columbus, OH
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Janome MemoryCraft 6500P by
bogus address
Yet another "what about this sewing machine?" question - anybody out
there got a Janome MemoryCraft 6500P and used it enough to get an idea
of its strengths and weaknesses? It's been available for about a year,
I think. Any major reliability or usability problems?
======== Email to "j-c" at...
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Machine recommendation, under $100 by
Upilogue
My wife wants to get one; she's a newbie and never had a sewing
machine. Can anyone recommend one under $100, or point me in the right
directions (links for reviews, etc?)
Here's the list of the machines sold by Walmart; two Singer machines
and a Brother are under $100. Any cons and pros on...
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help with elastic by
Carey1003
Hi,
I need your help again! I just bought a grab bag of elastic and in it was some
type I had never seen before, it is mesh looking with very little give, beige
in color, and it is in at least 3 different widths. I'm tried to send a
picture but I couldn't but if anyone wants to email me privitely...
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Allure for SALE by
AmazeR
On Wed, 07 Apr 2004 18:11:09 +0000, NoSpamo~ wrote:
I have a brand new Allure got last January. Never used but once for
lessons.
Will sell for $500 or the best you can offer.
Matt
Matt,
You need to take this to the marketplace n/g.
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hemming lined dress question, part 2 by
Siptah
Sorry for newbie questions, but I usually just quilt, this is my first real
attempt at garment sewing.
I've got both of the girls dresses done, to the point of hemming (last
step). How do I get a proper hem measured on them, or should I just turn up
the ends from the pattern and hope it's good? ...
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hemming a lined skirt/dress by
Siptah
I've finished, except for hemming a dress for one of my daughters. (New Look
(by Simplicity), pattern 6741, view B). The bodice is lined but the skirt
portion was not. I cut a muslin liner (basically just repeated all the skirt
steps) and attached the lining to the bodice to hide the seams....
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Source for parts for a Singer 431 by
Malcolm Spann
Greetings,
I took both of my new (to me) Singer 401 and 431's to the shop to
ensure they were in good shape before using them. The good news is:
the 401 is back, and there was nothing wrong (besides a little
cleaning and oiling). My daughter will be spending this week with me,
and we can start...
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Inherited a Serger - HELP! by
KoriQ
I recently inherited a White four-thread serger and am having a lot of
difficulty trying to get it threaded, or finding someone that could
show me how to thread it. I live in the Austin, Texas, area so if any
of you know someone that could show me what to do, I would be
eternally grateful! I have...
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help figuring cost by
Beth Ann
I have a gift bag company and got a special order for a satin lined,
padded,w/jacard $24yd 32 inch round bag for crystal balls. the cost of
just materials was $17.50 it took me 30-45 min to make sample. He only
wants to pay $22.50 do you give it away hoping for more orders?
Any input...
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Starting a Discount Fabric Store by
Pat
Hi all,
I'm thinking about starting a fabric discount store in a well
populated area of the East Coast. There is really only one other store
that caters to discounted fabrics and that accounts for only 25% of
the store's revenue.
The closest discount fabric store is about 1.5 hours away and I...
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Sewing tears in stuffed animals? by
[email protected]
Hi This is my first post, please let me know if this post belongs in a
different group. I don't sew but I have a lot of dog toys that I need
to repair so my dog can play with them again. I think I can figure out
how to just go back and forth and sew the ripped areas back together
but what I am...
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by Atom1
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Memory teddy bears by
D Fields
to fit right into your family preserving the memories you want to hang on
to. Mom's dress, Dad's shirt, Grandma's blanket...... you name it, we can
do a handcrafted memory bear to fit the occassion.
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Home of the Bellybutton Bears LLC
http://www.bellybuttonbears.com
Memory Teddy Bears to fit...
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Needles by
DKiely33
I have a question as to what kind of needle is best for stretch fabrics. The
fabrics will be mostly lycra and stretch velvets. I was in the store and saw
needles that said "stretch" on the case.
However, I need clarification because one site I came across said that ball
point needles are the best...
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craft and sewing expo in Sacramento? by
Kay Ahr
Has any one been to one of these? I'm still relatively new to the area, and
I'm wondering if it's worth the two-hour drive. It sure is inexpensive. It
starts Thursday and seems to have a good list of vendors. Do they have good
deals? I'm not sure how I found out about it, but info is...
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Giving credit where it's due by
BEI Design
DD is coming today to work with me on placement of the lace at the hem
of her wedding gown. I bought 60" lace yardage which is finished with
a nice scallop on both edges, so I will be cutting 8" or so strips and
using rayon thread on the 401A to finish the cut edge. (She wants her
veil made out...
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