Hello, As a new member of this group, I'm looking forward to the threads here. We have our master bedroom decorated in Mission Oak and are looking to add some window treatments. Our primary considerations are light (only 2 windows, but they both face East - not *our* idea!), style (want to stay as...

Hello! I've been lurking here for sometime, and I must say that there's a wealth of information here! I was hoping someone here would be able to help me out. I'm looking for an asian inspired pattern. Actually, I'm looking to make something that looks like a traditional Chinese top; short top,...

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Atlanta thread Co. sent me an e-mail about having a Serger thread sale. $1.58 per cone for maxi-lock. going on till sunday. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer. John

Hi y'all! I'm trying to figure out how to attach a foam rubber visor onto a garment and was hoping someone here might have some good ideas. The problem with sewing into the foam rubber is that the thread quickly tears through the material. Hard plastic visors won't work. I think I need some type...

I'm new at this posting, and not sure this is the right place to post. I am trying to attach velcro to the canvas top on my boat. When we sleep in the boat we always end up using clamp and clothes pins to attach a fabric over the plastic windows for privacy. My idea is to use something like a...

Hi people, I have a rush job on (aren't they all?) I need to makeup a Butterick's pattern but need the sizes 14 16 18 . The pattern number is 5655 . The pattern is for a Tudor Style gown and has a woman in red and a little girl in blue. I am not going to be near a Spotlight for a fortnight (250...

My second-favorite sewing magazine (after Threads, of course) is Australian Stitches. I finally had the chance to go back to the store where I originally saw them a number of years ago and bought myself up a bunch more. She still has tons left and people weren't buying them because, she says, her...

Hello. I've recently returned from Thailand with a large load of exquisitely handcrafted silks from northeastern Thailand. The silks are all medium weight (2-ply), extremely iridescent (dual-toned) and they are 100% handwoven silk. The texture and lustre of the fabric is truly exceptional. My...

A while back one of our threads forked off to favorite books. I can't remember which newsgroup it was in so I'm cross posting to cover all bases. Somebody mentioned an author who was solving mysteries while dragging her sewing machines around with her, or something like that. I actually did write...

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Does anyone know the finished dimensions for baby bed bumpers? aeromom

I am looking to custom make the baby bedding for my new arrival. I have found great fabric, but since I do not sew, I am unsure how much I need. Does anyone have the standard yardage estimates for the following: crib bumper, diaper holder, baby decorative pillows, crib quilt, and...

HI, I am new to this website and not sure if this is the right forum for this question... I am looking for flannel backed satin in prints (appropriate for baby items) Anyone have any suggestions of where I can find this? ------------------------------------- jkipp

Thanks to everyone for the advice. The one-patch baby quilt is finished. You can see it he http://community.webshots.com/user/witchystitcher Linda PATCHogue, NY

I am trying to find a pattern or directions for making what I saw advertised last week, a baby swaddler. It looks simple, maybe just one piece of fabric, but the picture in the ad is not clear enough to see the details. Can anyone help? I seem to have gotten a bad cold, it is raining and quite...

2nd posting attempt. Sorry if this is duplicated. SGM Any opinions on the best software for digitizing? We own a Babylock Ellageo and we are looking at Palette 5.0 but are curious if anyone has experience using other software with the Ellageo. For those that use Palette 5.0, how long did it...

Any opinions on the best software for digitizing? We own a Babylock Ellageo and we are looking at Palette 5.0 but are curious if anyone has experience using other software with the Ellageo. For those that use Palette 5.0, how long did it take you to become "proficient" at using the software with...

Are there any manufacturers who make accessories for BabyLock sergers other than BabyLock? -Monica.

Has anyone here bought anything from Baer Fabrics http://www.baerfabrics.com/ ? The site looks good, but I'd like to hear from a satisfied customer. What I want to buy are metal eyes to use instead of buttonholed bar tacks on my waistbands -- I close my pants and skirts with #3 hooks.