I am looking for a pattern for a cloth nativity set. I recently saw the cutest cloth nativity set. However, the owner had misplaced the pattern and could not remember who the maker of the pattern was. She made them either in the late 70s or the 80s. These figures were about 8-10 inches in...

I am looking for a pattern for a cloth nativity set. I recently saw the cutest cloth nativity set. However, the owner had misplaced the pattern and could not remember who the maker of the pattern was. She made them either in the late 70s or the 80s. These figures were about 8-10 inches in...

Please I am looking for the appliqued quilt pattern called "Pansy Baby Quilt" from the Fons and Porter Quilt Book

I am looking for a pattern for a cloth nativity set. I recently saw the cutest cloth nativity set. However, the owner had misplaced the pattern and could not remember who the maker of the pattern was. She made them either in the late 70s or the 80s. These figures were about 8-10 inches in...

need just one for one time use .Is there a free pattern out there somewhereon the great unknown?TIA

Greetings. Moths have eaten holes in a couple of my best articles of clothing. I've taken steps to eradicate them, stored my clothes more properly, and such. At this point I'm hoping to be able to repair a hole in a wool scarf and a pair of pants. I was reading about "reweaving" and was wondering...

You might take a look at http://www.ScienceOxygen.com/design1.html It is just with a collection of links about garment design. Probably you could just start from there to collect some information.

Hi, I'm looking to create a small line of handbags/totebags to sell at local craft fairs. I already made a couple using denim and canvas material from Joanne Fabrics. I'm looking for suggestions on other materials I could use and where to purchase the material on-line. I'm also looking for any...

There should be a number of people who got sewing machines for Christmas joining the list along about now, so perhaps it's a good time to post last summer's musings about very simple projects. There's a chart of square and rectangular garments below the second row of...

Hi there, I am a cosplayer (dressing up as your favourite character, I guess, it could be summed up as) and so far all of my cosplays have been just put together from regular, everyday clothing. However, lately I've had my eye on cosplaying as a red mage from FFXI and it doesn't look like I'll be...

My back door has a window, and I need the type of curtain which has a small rod at top and bottom, and is pulled tight between the two. I've gone into several stores (in the U.S.) looking for them, and unfortunately, teenage stupidity has invaded fabric and window treatment departments. The...

Has anyone ever made them? What would be the best sort of silk to use? How difficult is it to work with silk? Had a random thought/idea to make DH some silk PJ's and was wondering if it was a 'Good Idea' or not. -- Melinda http://cust.idl.com.au/athol

Hi, I'm a relative newbie here from the southeastern part of the US and have enjoyed reading so many posts from everyone who've got the most interesting things going on with their creative endeavors! You're all so creative! It's inspiring, really and I hope just a bit of that rubs off here....

Silly question....but, just got asked to make some National Level Beauty Pageant outfits. Are there any books or patterns that I should know about or should I just "wing-it?" Joy

An industry unraveling Special Report: Foreign competition has been creeping up on U.S. companies that spin yarn, weave fabric and sew clothing. The industry has adjusted by consolidating, scaling back U.S. operations and refocusing overseas. at...

My 8 yr. old granddaughter is beginning sewing. A couple of good projects for her: 1. Pet blankets for the SPCA to give to animals. They get to keep the blanket & take it to their new home, if adopted. 2. Dress stuffed animals for the highway patrol or police to give to distressed children. As...

Looking for a fabric that is hypoallergenic and also has a fairly loose weave. Was hoping someone in this group could suggest such a fabric. Thank you, Jim

Your lucky, I've seen this in several places but can't get the page to open. Amber in warm Illinois

I need to recover some chair pads on a glider rocker. I do not know how to sew and was wondering if there was an easy-sew way to do this or some other method I could use? I hesitate to take it to someone to have it done because I desperately need to save some money. All opinions and advice are...

I need to recover some chair pads in a glider rocker and need to know the best way to go about doing this. I'd like to do it myself in order to save some money but I don't know how to sew. Is there a simple sewing method I could use or should I just rely on taking it to an alterations...