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Some new pix... by Kate Dicey
Got the DH to straighten out the wonky links to the quilt pix, more burgundy bridesmaids went up, and you can even see where Alan went for his walk last weekend, when he abandoned me to the sewing, if you dare to click on his pages! I'll try to get the first sets of pix of the blue bridesmaids up...
February 1st 04 10:28 PM
by AmazeR Go to last post
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Help please.... My Singer 27K (old) has indigestion by canna
I have a copy of the old Singer 27k manual, but even so cannot improve the mess I'm in. The machine sews with a long line of thread on the top surface of the material, with intermittant loops over the thread. The fun starts underneath the material, where there is a tangled forest of sewing...
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February 1st 04 10:26 PM
by AmazeR Go to last post
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Sewing Machine Recommendations by Brooke
Hello I currently have a Pfaff sewing machine and I am considering purchasing a new machine. I have made some enquiries from a local dressmaker, she recommended Bernina, I also enquired at a local Patchwork supplies shop and the woman there highly recommends Husqvarna. Since hearing such an...
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February 1st 04 10:23 PM
by AmazeR Go to last post
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dress form question by Marilyn
I have a question for those of you who use dress forms. I had a "vintage" dress form given to me. It is a Sears Roebuck Magic Fit form from I would guess the 60s. Never used. All the parts appear to be there. The little bags of hardware are still sealed. The instructions are with it. It even...
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January 31st 04 06:07 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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A Sewing related Funny by Tia Mary-remove nekoluvr to reply
Hi Guys, I copied this from one of the AOL Needlework boards and thought you would all enjoy it! I nearly choked when I read it -- LOLOL! Donna Reed LIVES :-)))) Advice from a Singer Sewing Manual from 1949. "Prepare yourself mentally for sewing. Think about what you are going to do...never...
January 31st 04 03:41 PM
by joy beeson Go to last post
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Blanks to sew???? by joy beeson
On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 13:34:21 GMT, wrote: I would love to know where i can buy some blank........bibs handkerchiefs or anything really........Any help would be appreciated...cause i just don't know where to start.......... Dharma's paper catalog has quite a lot of clothing...
January 30th 04 11:47 PM
by Ev Dugan Go to last post
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Overlocker - thread breaks by Vilna
Hi everyone! I bought an overlocker Elna 744 recently. It does all the stitches beautifully but not the cover hem. If I'm lucky the left needle skips stiches but normally the thread breaks. It's only the top left needle that seems to have problems. I've tried everything the manual suggests and I...
January 30th 04 06:47 PM
by Sally Holmes Go to last post
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Costuming Question by TerriLee In WA
I know that at least one of you illustrious folks will know exactly where to find what I'm looking for. I've recently be asked to join an ethnic vocal music group at our church (they needed a tenor). Problem is this. I'm the only "white" person, as the rest of the members are all from different...
January 30th 04 05:28 AM
by Liz Go to last post
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How to Iron Drapes? by Key Bored
Hi All, I bought several made-to-measure drapes from JC Penney via their website. They were delivered pleated and folded in a long box. I need to iron the drapes to get rid of wrinkles and to press the creases that run vertically from the pinch pleats to the bottom of the drape. What's the best...
January 30th 04 01:28 AM
by BEI Design Go to last post
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Flannel by Angela Moak
Okay, I went a little nuts after Thanksgiving at JoAnns and bought about 40 yards of flannel. My question is this, it is labeled "not intended for children's sleepwear" does this include things like receiving blankets? I want to make some light receiving blankets for two of my employees, but I...
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January 29th 04 10:58 PM
by Cynthia Spilsted Go to last post
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Viking 950 Walking Foot? by Chris_Signe
Hello, I am looking for a reasonably priced source of a walking foot for a 1986 Viking 950. My local shop lists a new one at $84. Anyone with alternate sources please let me know. Signe
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January 29th 04 03:08 PM
by Donna Gennick Go to last post
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looking for WWI & WWII patterns by Dru
I'm looking for sewing, knitting, and crochet and another kind. For women, men, boys, girls, and infants
January 29th 04 02:05 AM
by JoyceG in WA Go to last post
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hologram and metallic disc material by Eve Poret
I have approximately 200 yards of beautiful and unusual fabric which I am willing to sell for 20% of the wholesale price. The bulk is silver hologram, a lesser amount in purple hologram and 3 black fabrics with silver, gold and black metallic disks. I would be happy to mail swatches to anyone who...
January 28th 04 07:24 PM
by Cynthia Spilsted Go to last post
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Instant Stitch: PM Stitch Creator 2.0 - new ! by TEL
Instant Stitch: PM Stitch Creator 2.0 - new ! 27Jan/2004 B12 Instant Stitch: PM Stitch Creator 2.0 If you have Googled your butt off, and haven't come up with anything ...., and for 14,000 more reasons, please send e-mail, , , ,
January 28th 04 12:23 AM
by TEL Go to last post
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sun hat pattern by G
Hi all, I just came back from vacation w/ a nasty sunburn and I've been thinking about sewing my own sun hat, since hats at the stores are always too small for my evidently enormous head. Does anyone have some tips on how to construct one? I've seen a couple of patterns, but again the standard...
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January 27th 04 09:58 PM
by AmazeR Go to last post
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frock coat by Digital. Antichrist
hi, i'm new, and i'm hoping that someone here can help. I want to make myself a frock coat in the style of Alexander McQueen - David Bowie's Union Jack coat, but dont know where I can find decent instructions, patterns or guides on-line on how to make a frock-coat. Can anyone here help? thanks in...
January 27th 04 08:43 PM
by Digital. Antichrist Go to last post
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Stuffed toy pattern wanted by Snogoose
Please! Can anybody help me with pattern or a site for a cow and/or a floppy eared rabbit soft toy , or tell me a site where I might find a pattern. All replies to the newsgroup please. Regards, Sno -- Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells live forever. Sno
January 27th 04 07:57 PM
by Snogoose Go to last post
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*groan* WHY did i buy THIS? by Maine-iac Rose
well I have some real fur that I purchased last year, knew that I wanted it for something, but didn't know what, so they still sit. the reason I purchased them, the price was right. I did how ever use part of 1 to make myself a hat, and the fur was the lining of the ear muffs of the hat. although...
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January 27th 04 01:54 PM
by Ĺsa W Go to last post
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Call for help... by BEI Design
Is there a sewist in the Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. area (say 50 mile radius), who already _owns_ an embroidery machine, and who would be willing to do a small contract job for me? Someday I'm going to invest in a machine, but right now is not the time, I can't budget the expense and I _really_...
January 26th 04 07:47 PM
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My home is my castle by Marble
Hazaa! Just popping in to let you all know I recently redecorated my living room in a medieval motif and I created two web pages full of photos, templates, instructions and examples for medieval décor. Not selling anything there, just sharing what I know with anyone that might want to do a...
January 26th 04 12:52 PM
by Trishty Go to last post
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