I have an 1130 Bernina and I am having terrible trouble with it. Does anyone have experience with this. It ran for 15 years with no trouble at all and all of a sudden it just dies while I am sewing. It may come on again but it is more likely not to. I have had it to the dealer twice and it is...

Do any of you have suggestions on where I might find a good but inexpensive plus size dress form? I want to make some mix and match formal gowns, but can't exactly do the fittings on my own body. Thanks in advance for any help you can give -- Jalynne Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon...

I'm looking for a pattern or any ideas on how to adjust a pattern to make a majorette uniform. I tried contacting a few pattern companies, but the patterns aren't available anymore. Any help would be appreciated.

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As I have been reading the NGs having to do with sewing a thought all of a sudden occurred to me. The decisions involved, waiting for and arrival of new machines (often referred to as my/our baby) is much like that of the arrival of a much anticipated child. I know writing out that check after...

OK, I"m hot on the trail of a chinese jacket like I just saw in "Koos and the Couture ??????" book. Don't remember the last word. Its on page 45, upper right hand corner. I'm going to adapt this to something more masculine if possible. I have a shirt pattern that fits me. I was told I need to...

Aloha, I'm just starting my sewing classes this month and I'm looking a wooden sewing box for all my sewing kits. Anybody know where can I buy it? Please let me know, will you? thanks

Hi all, I'm fairly new to this newsgroup, though I've been lurking a while. It seems like a great resource. Anyway, I'm in the market for a new sewing machine. Previously I've been borrowing my mum's old mechanical machine, which does straight, a couple of varieties of zig-zag, and what I think are...

I have two different issues of Belle Armoire magazine on Ebay. The Winter 2002 issue and Spring 2002 are available. Here's a link: http://tinyurl.com/maks The Winter 2002 issue is no longer available from the publisher. This issue features Blueprinting Photos on Fabric, Photos on Silk,...

Has anyone heard of or know anything about Elize 'CT4-820' multineedle chainstitch machine (smocker?) with clutch motor? It's probably from the early 70's (guessing). I have one and would like to sell but I know nothing about it, nor can I find anything on it. Capron Carter is a name that is on...

Hi, its me again.. sometimes lurker, occasional poster, with a new serger. I chose the White 1600 because of the price and a friend was very happy with a similar model. I figured its a place to start, to see if I enjoy and will use a serger. So far I like using it. Threading it was interesting, a...

Am looking for a Santa Claus pattern.

Hi Newsgroup, I have a question: Where can I get a programm to convert data from *.cdr/*.cmx (CorelDraw) or *.wmf/*.eps/*.ai into *.pes or *.pem, without using Bitmap like PE-Design. thanks for helping Frank Neumann

I know there's instructions online for doing your own fitting dummy (or whatever they are called). Can anyone point me to one of those instruction sites, or to someone who sells adjustable dummies for men? Dwight

Hello, I just moved in with my boyfriend who has a beautiful antique couch/ chair set. The upholstery is is a dark, forest green. The wood on the furntiure is very dark brown. Our walls are creme colored, and want to make pillows that will liven up the room. Any suggestions on what may work?

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...

I need to stencil names on white, stretchy 100% nylon, tightly-knit fabric used in an athletic garment. Can someone recommend a spray paint that will work well? Ken (to reply via email remove "zz" from address)

Not much out there on shot fabric. I find a little. I'd also be looking at something of shirting quality, little thicker than maybe quilting needs. Anybody know any sources? I was looking at Portsmouth Fabrics, but their website is broken when you try to look at the detail of a fabric. Dwight

I got this wild hair to use painters canvas for a coat. Anyone sewed with it?

Has anyone used iron on transfers for putting pictures on tshirts or pillow cases? Any tips? Is it best to copy the picture directly onto the transfer paper or have picture scanned and then use a printer? Thanks.