My Great G-ma would make braided rugs & put them together as she was braiding. Did not sew them up!! They were just braided together. Has anybody heard of this?? I would REallY like to have directions!! They lived in Iowa orginally came from CZ. Yes if I had one I could take it apart & figure it...

Got that recommended book for Kissmoose as per requested. I love my family for shopping from the list! I have picked a bra for destruction and will attempt it. Since I don't want anything with elastic, I'm going to opt for tying it like a corset. I'll probably try to make it slightly longer...

Hi I was wondering if anyone can help me. I am looking for a bridal gown patern with a pleat inset at the back which will continue for a train. I have looked through all the usual pattern books but no joy. Hope someone out that can help. Kind Regards Jacquie

Karen and Kate thanks so much for your suggestions. I found the book at Chapters and hopefully it helps:)) Thanks again Kathy

Hi I was wondering when I try to sew a ribbon onto tulle for a veil it seems to come out rippling. What am I doing wrong?? Thanks Kathy who is very frustrated!!!!

I'm considering getting a coverstitch machine. Can anyone comment on the relative merits (or deficiencies) of the machines mentioned in the subject line? TIA, Chris

I have just seen an advert for the Brother e touch embroiderer and would like others opinions on it. I already have a sewing machine which I love and don't really want to change it but at the same time would like to be able to do embroidery. The great selling point in the ad I saw was the Winnie...

The Brother Project Runway Limited Edition LB6800 PRW sewing and embroidery combination machine brings new heights for all sewers to enjoy. Having a wonderful computerized sewing machine is one thing but being able to embellish and add dimension to your projects is what this machine is all about....

I have a Brother ovelock MA4-B581 industrial serger (overlocker) 5 threads, and I'm looking for the user manual or at least the schematic to help me put the threads in place. Mine is wear off... Please answer at the adress below Cheers -- Serge Dufour

Just getting started on this sewing machine buying adventure. We found a Brother pc-6000 for 700.00 used today, but I am seeing them new on the net for 699.00... my one question is that the pfaff salesperson was very opinionated in her statement about the ability of the pfaff to pretty much sew...

Do you think I would be better off with the PS6000, or should I go for the NX400 machine. Price is roughly equal.....PS6000 has more "goodies" and stitches on it........ Advice anyone?? I would love to hear it.......

My wife is looking for a new sewing machine. She finally gave up on the Singer that we bought just after we were married 35 1/2 years ago. I dropped it off at St. Vincent de Paul's last week after she spent a frustrating day with it and told me "to get it out of the house." The look in her eyes...

Any chance anyone might have a digital owners manual for this machine? We tried the web site but they want $25 for a downloadable copy. You'd think after spending that much on a machine an owners manual wouldn't be an issue! Anyhow, my wife is on maternity leave right now so money's pretty tight....

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...

Picked up last month's issue of a sewing mag published by the fabric shop/chain. Talking about prom dresses. They mentioned bubble skirts as being fashionable again. While they were around for a while in the early 90s in London, the fad didn't last long. No one ever looked good in them. So... are...

Hi, I'm new to the group and am hoping that someone can suggest a BASIC entry level serger. This will be mostly used for crafts, and light apparel, such as costumes. Thanks!

i guess this is the right place to post this. i sewed one other thing before this costume, i'm pretty sure i can do it right. but i was wondering if anyone knows of a free site, or the like explaining the best way to transfer a full sized pattern to the cloth from a scaled pattern. and how to...

Does anyone happen to have the pattern for Burda 2961 that they would be willing to sell, loan or swap? It's a blouse pattern that has been discontinued, so I do not care about the size of the pattern, as I would be more than happy to adjust it to fit. It has princess seams (like Neue Mode M...

Hi, I am from Australia and am interested in obtaining burda magazines of any age. If anyone knows how I could obtain them please email me at I will be very grateful, thanking you in advance.

Hello gang. Haven't posted in a while. I've been very busy going through Mom's house in preparation for selling and her move to my home. We are coming across the odd pattern and if we decide to part with them, I will post here to see if anyone is interested. Right now we have one for a Butterick...