Can anyone suggest a way to remove a glued-in label in the back of a polo short? I was given a very nice polo shirt for Christmas. Unfortunately, it has a rather annoying rubberized label glued in the back where the sewn-in labels usually are. I find all labels annoying and I always cut them out....

Good morning, I made the fish costume for my 2nd DD and she loved it, but the problem was the inch-thick foam , couldn't sew it on my machine especially when 2 thicknesses had to be sewn. Ended up sewing most of it by hand. Was it just me or what? Thank goodness for whoever invented Transparent...

Does anyone know how to replace the elastic around the top of a sock? I have a bag full of socks that don't stay up any more but are perfectly fine. Thanks. JOhn

Does any one know anything about the Singer 431G? My sister's friend has offered it to me, but it probably needs a service, although it is working ok and is nice and clean. It still has the orginal case and attachments. It is very old and looks similar to a 401G. It also comes with four needle...

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...

Hi All, Was wondering if anyone know's of anyplace that I can get fabric with Yorkshire Terriers on it?...i've been searching for over a year now... TIA Jeanne

oops....forgot to ask.....also looking for golf and yorkie tapestry...:) Thanks, Jeanne

Me again :) I am looking to replace the ironing board cover that came with my ironing board. I bought the board because it was the best construction- but the manufacturer cut corners with the cover. What should I look for to know that it is a good quality? I will not sew one, and I do not want...

I have two pregnant friends, one of whom is expecting twins. I'm planning to make some baby clothes for the happy couples' babies, and one thing I'd like to make is footed pajamas. I'm wondering if anyone here has made footed pajamas for babies or toddlers, and if so, if you would recommend a...

On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 20:42:56 GMT, Steve B wrote: Where do people get their scissors sharpened, and what are the results? I never sharpen my scissors - most of them can't be anyway. Scissors can be honed, and this is quite easy. Honing is working on the edge of the...

Has anyone made this jacket? I have been eyeing it for a while and have finally bought it, but not the fabric yet. I would love it if anyone would share their experiences (and nightmares) with this project. Thanks for your input. P.

Hello, We supply a wide assortment of quality children cotton / bamboo / woolen socks, as well as 100% cotton and 100% polyamide children tights for prompt shipment and ongoing supply. Air (express parcel) or sea delivery to any country. Seeking Buyers (Importers) worldwide. To view detailed...

I have about 20 suits and a good 6 of them have at least one of the pants leg hems in some state of unsew-dom. For those of you who have this, it sometimes gets worse when you put the pants on because you can catch your foot in the gap and rip even more threads out. I will either have to leave...

I have made about ten pairs of trousers and shorts and have yet to get the side pockets right. The bottom joint where everything comes together never does and I have to mush over it with a fine zig zag. It looks so simple when studying a commercial pair but putting it into practice is a different...

RUN!!!! They're spreading, invading every aspect of one's life! My neighbors took me out for their anniversary dinner a week or so ago, (lovely twist which I truly appreciated). We were trying to have a quiet conversation, when a gaggle of young ladies arrived. They no sooner sat down, than they...

I bought a gorgeous sleeveless black sequined evening dress at a second-hand store for an excellent price that is just slightly too big. It has seems from top to bottom along each side and I would like to take each of these in about an inch. It is covered in sequins that look like they were...

If you have an old Kenmore Model 90 sewing machine I have a manual, circular attachment, cams, buttonhole attachements, etc. you can have. I don't have this machine and have held on to them. All I ask is for you to pay the postage cost for shipping. Thanks, bpeters

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...

Today my wife the quilter, bought a used Singer 251-6 long arm sewing machine. She got it at a good price too, complete with the working table it is built in to. What she needs is a manual for operation and maintenance. Does anyone know where I could find one for her, either on-line (printable)...

Hey all, What would you do in my situation? I am working on a childrens item that will need to stand up to alot of wear and tear. I am applique'ing 100% cotton onto minky (100% poleyster) the minky cannot be ironed. Do you think quilting spray is fine or do you still recommend some sort of...