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Free Sock Monkey Plans - more by Lenny Taylor
A quick follow-up to my previous post. I've found a source with a reasonable price for the socks needed to make Sock Monkeys. I've put a link to them at my site with the free plans to make Sock Monkey dolls. http://lennytaylor.freeyellow.com
October 9th 03 09:59 PM
by Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply Go to last post
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Seeking Tailor for Norfolk Coat by Kevin
I am desperately looking for a good tailor, ideally near or in New York City, who would be willing to work with me and my ideas to make a norfolk style jacket with material I will provide. While I am happy to pay a fair price for this work, fashion design is something of a hobbie of mine and I am...
October 9th 03 09:58 PM
by Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply Go to last post
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OT I'm back. Crossposted by claire.owen
Horrray horray the computer is back from the hospital!!!! Yes bliss I am so happy, it has to go back for a check up next thursday but I am for the moment back in the land of comunication, thank you clever man who fixed it. Might get some sewing done soon too, if things keep going so well!...
October 8th 03 07:41 PM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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pattern search by MinnieNeedles
I'm searching for a pattern like the shirt in this pic http://web.infoave.net/~imajeanguy/KEYCHAIN/SHIRT00.JPG It's kinda like the one Aorro wore in the Mask of Zorro, with very full sleeves, and could have some fullness added in the the front and back of the shirt as well.. Thanks for your...
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October 8th 03 03:43 PM
by MinnieNeedles Go to last post
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Trouble hemming kids' pants by Belindi
Well I finally broke down and bought a sewing machine. My kid, although fitting into 18 month pants for his waist, can't fit the pants for the length. So I bought the machine in order to hem his pants. Well the trouble is that the opening at the hem is narrower than the swing arm so I can't...
October 8th 03 02:14 PM
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Fitting, sewing, patterns, and useful stuff by Irene
Hello to all born after the Great Divide... There are excellent books on how to draft patterns, sew clothing, alter and fit same, etc. : "How to Make Clothes that Fit and Flatter", Adele Margolis, Doubleday, 1969 "The Complete Book of Tailoring", Adele Margolis, Doubleday, 1964
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October 8th 03 02:09 PM
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what is the American equivalent? by Penny Lemire
I'm hoping someone of our Australian correspondents can help me with a material I've seen specified in some directions, but can't identify. The directions to make your own pleater board call for "Vilene Fusible Badge Backing 1050HF", and googling this only results in a pointer to hte same...
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October 7th 03 09:29 PM
by Penny Lemire Go to last post
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Is wool from Merino sheep always labeled "Merino wool"? by Ilya Zarembsky
Hello everyone, I'm curious to know how much of the wool sold around the world is produced by merino sheep, but not labeled 'merino wool.' does anyone have an idea, or a lead? Thank you very much for your help! Ilya Zarembsky
October 6th 03 05:00 PM
by Trish Brown Go to last post
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Pattern Master site? by duh who
Seems like quiltropolis or patternmasterchatter is kinda unreliable. Either that or my ISP is going flaky. Can't get to the list. Can't even get "page not found". Just hangs, each time I try to go there. Waaaagh. Aunty Sipation
October 6th 03 08:28 AM
by Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply Go to last post
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keyhole buttonholes by Liz
My husband offered to buy me a sewing machine for christmas, and we went looking at them on the weekend. We ended up buying one because it was on special -- a Husqvarna Viking Lily. Took it home and played with it; it took a bit of getting used to, with quite a different way of threading...
October 5th 03 11:08 PM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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Sewing Themed website templates? by Mike Hardie
Does anyone know if there are any sewing themed website templates? I am rebuilding a new website and was hoping for a themed background. Thanks, Joy
October 5th 03 08:58 PM
by Diana Curtis Go to last post
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First sighting of duct-tape double? by joy beeson
From _The New-Way Course in Fashionable Clothes-Making_, 1926: Lesson 24: The Dress Form You are now going to learn something that has never been taught in any dressmaking course before. You are going to learn how to fit your own figure, without any outside aid whatever, without a...
October 4th 03 07:20 PM
by SewStorm Go to last post
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American Girl Fashion Show - MI by Mike Hardie
The famous Scarlett O'Hara wardrobe from the movie "Gone With the Wind" that I reproduced for the American Girl doll for the Michigan State Fair and won Best of Show will be with the full size reproduction gown complete with underpinnings that also won First place and Best of Show and...to win...
October 4th 03 12:43 PM
by Mike Hardie Go to last post
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Wild Ginger - Coats by duh who
Anyone who has the Wild Ginger software (I'm getting the Tailor Made), how are their instructions on making coats, with the lining, insulation, etc. Is it a royal pain? Do they cover the bases?
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October 4th 03 08:48 AM
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Fire Retardant Fabric Spray by saj
http://www.fabricuk.com The simple and effective way to combat the threat of fire in your home, office or workplace, FireCheck is a colourless and odourless and when dry is practically unnoticeable. It can be used to effectively treat and water absorbent item. FireCheck has BS5852 Part 2 (crib 5)...
October 3rd 03 09:44 PM
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Fabric sale by JoVern
Wednesday was the first day of the fabric sale. I spent more than a few hours checking out all there was to offer. To put it mildly, I had a BALL! If you can manage to make it there before it ends on Saturday, you won't regret it. I see they have also added sewing machines and rugs to...
October 3rd 03 03:26 AM
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c1890 WHITE Treadle Sewing Machine AMAZING! by Shogen
If you are interested in purchasing a vintage original 1890 WHITE Treadle Sewing Machine in excellent condition, please click, or cut and paste the Ebay link below: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3245546872 Ebay Item number 3245546872 Thank you!
October 2nd 03 03:32 PM
by Shogen Go to last post
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Costume Pattern Needed - Red Death - Phantom of the Opera by Jason Sholar
Good Day, I am searching for a pattern for the Red Death costume like the one wore by the Phantom of the Opera in the masquerade screen. If you know where I may be able to get this please email me at Thank You, Jason Sholar
October 2nd 03 02:03 AM
by Jason Sholar Go to last post
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@%#(*%&#$#%# Buttericks/McCalls/Vogue and lack of men's patterns by duh who
!%$*%*#$(%(% (x)*#%$#%$~! damn it.
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October 1st 03 06:13 AM
by duh who Go to last post
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Fabric Sale, well worth the trip! by JoVern
This place had a sale about 6 months ago and I had a ball! I just thought I'd share the info with you guys since they are about to have another sale. I made my boyfriend take pics at the last sale just so I could show some of my friends the kind of fabric they had and the really great prices. ...
September 30th 03 05:32 PM
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