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Can you help with decorating project? by Jan63
I'm a parent who like you, devotes a lot of time to making my kids happy. Over the years this has meant decorating their rooms (again and again) to create a personal space that has reflected their needs and excited their childhood imaginations. Recently my grown-up nieces and nephews (who are...
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August 20th 05 05:22 AM
by Pat in Virginia Go to last post
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1 Attachment(s) machine opinions please by carolyn
I am looking for a basic sewing machine. I have narrowed my choices down to models from Elna, Babylock, and Husqvarna/Viking. I know very little about the quality, reliability and service of any of the manufacturers. Any information or opinions would be a great help to me. TIA carolyn
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April 6th 05 07:52 AM
by BEI Design Go to last post
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Sewing machine dilemma by Betty Vereen Hill
My sewing machine is a Singer 5050C. Less than a week ago, it was humming along with nary a problem, and this morning, all heck has broken loose. The top thread looks perfect, but the bobbin thread is in hundreds of large loops. There is no repair shop in my small town. Can anyone suggest a...
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August 21st 06 05:20 PM
by Phaedrine Go to last post
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Coat vs Shirt by Jack Schmidling
I need some help understanding coat design. I can not find a pattern for a peacoat so I am trying to determine how to use what I have. I have patterns for double breasted dress coats and a traditional shirt. I also have a worn out parka type coat that I am trying to replace. The parka and the...
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK, Hand Tailored Jacket by [email protected]
This hand tailored jacket is my most ambitious project to date. I have been pretty much obsessed with it for the past 3 months. ja -- PHOTO OF THE WEEK: http://schmidling.com/pow.htm Astronomy, Beer, Cheese, Fiber,Gems, Sausage,Silver http://schmidling.com
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October 1st 05 04:56 PM
by Midlant Go to last post
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Anyone up for a little Singer troubleshooting help? by David Nebenzahl
My (previously) trusty Singer no longer sews, and I can't figure out why. It's a "No. 15", at least according to Singer's serial # scheme from their website. (Except that the manual I downloaded shows a treadle machine while mine has that newfangled e-lectric motor; the kind with gears instead of...
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April 30th 05 01:16 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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chiffon--aaargh! by lady sylvre
the darling daughter has left only two weeks in which to sew a dress for a wedding she will be in. is is a vogue pattern (oh, pewp), and it is essentially a dress and overdress. problem is, the fabric for the overdress is an extremely fine chiffon. and it has a ruffle, of the same fabric,...
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September 16th 04 02:21 PM
by Sew-Sew Lady Go to last post
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Plastic by kitaro
I have made a bag out of that thick clear plastic before, I wanna make my formal suit out of it (yes I will basically be naked) but I have no idea where to get anymore of it??? I looked around a spotlight (not too carefully might add) and didn't see it. The best ways I can describe the stuff are...
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July 28th 03 11:57 PM
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What sewing machine should I buy? by E in MN
Hi everybody, I'm about to start doing more sewing, and am in need of a new machine (I'm still using my mothers first Singer she bought in the early 1960s!). I used to sew and design costumes and clothing in college (28 years ago - gack!), but have only done an occasional project since then,...
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May 10th 06 05:02 PM
by Phaedrine Go to last post
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Adding button holes and buttons to RTW by Tricia
Hi! I usually lurk here and frequent the quilting group but I got a question that fits more into the sewing side of things I have a top (purchased, ready to wear) that I recently wore to a job interview. I was just barely this side of comfortable with where the buttons began and it has been...
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October 11th 06 04:24 AM
by AK&DStrohl Go to last post
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Sleeves by [email protected]
I am in the process of making a coat after about 5 shirts as my total sewing experience. After cutting the two pieces for one sleeve and stitching them together, everything seemed to be a mirror image in subsequent steps. When I basted the sleeve into an armhole, it was obviously backwards. I...
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April 1st 05 03:48 PM
by Irene Scott Go to last post
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Basting Stitch by [email protected]
The sewing machine discussion got me browsing for a limitation I find on my "discount store machine". All the patterns I have be looking at talk about machine basting but my Brother is limited to 4mm stitch length which is useless for basting. I browsed around the web looking at more (much)...
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March 18th 05 05:09 AM
by CySew Go to last post
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long underwear question by Tom and Nancy Teigen
My DD (age 14) is in marching band here in northern Texas. Her band is going to march in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago this year. They have suggested the kids buy long underwear to wear under their uniforms for warmth. She could also use some extra warmth for some of the chilly nights...
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January 20th 05 10:23 PM
by zski Go to last post
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men's sock garters by needlened
We need to make some for a local production but need help finding a pattern so we don't goof up and a place to inexpensively buy the supplies like those little hooks, hopefully at a fair price. THe rare place I have seen the finished product they would be mych too expensive to buy alrerady...
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January 15th 05 02:00 AM
by Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply Go to last post
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_I_ Was Bad...Wasn't I? by [email protected]
This happened last week: on Monday, to be precise--keep the day in mind, because it is important to the story line: Phone rings. I answer. Breathless voice announces with great familiarity: "I'm bad...I think I've waited too long...haven't I? I mean, I really need a prom gown made! I'm really bad,...
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May 13th 04 09:07 PM
by Cynthia Spilsted Go to last post
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Crib sheet pattern? by Trish Brown
I made my sheets out of plain lawn (was on sale at the time) and added pretty turn-overs of printed cotton, broderie lace and ribbon (carefully tacked down to avoid catching tiny fingers). Oh, and matching pillowslips as well. For DS, the lawn was white and the pillowslips were various colours of...
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August 20th 04 02:27 AM
by Emily Go to last post
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Aero Dust Spray by Mira
Hello, I'm newbie here but I lurk and read your posts. I'm into sewing apparel for myself or my niece. I have a lot of fabrics and buy more than I can sew. When I'm in the mood to sew and look at the fabrics which ones I will use for a summer dress and realized that I love fabrics that I dont want...
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April 30th 04 02:49 PM
by SewStorm Go to last post
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Dinner! by [email protected]
Ha, bet you're thinking this is OT, right? I found a beautiful deep, true red damask tablecloth and 21--yes, count 'em, 21! matching napkins for $2.00! Most of them never used. Plus a delicate white hand-crocheted cloth for $1.00. Feels like linen thread was used making it, and looks like it was...
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March 25th 04 01:14 AM
by Trish Brown Go to last post
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Fabric collections for sale on Ebay by Kristi M.
My husband says my fabric is out of control! :-( I've managed to consign a few pieces to Ebay, but these are nice fabrics that need good homes. g Renaissance Fabric: Lace, Satin, Brocade Item...
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February 21st 04 06:34 PM
by David Harmon Go to last post
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Crepe backed satin by Kate Dicey
S R Glickman wrote: I'm thinking of making my 14 year old daughter an outfit for her brother's wedding with crepe backed satin. I'm looking at butterick pattern 4021 which claims to be easy. Nice pattern. Does anyone know if it's worth buying the material cheaply from a UK ebay store...
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December 27th 06 05:21 AM
by Joy Beeson Go to last post
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