I'm about to embark on the Roman Shade making project and want to make sure I do this right. I've accesses a few sites with detailed instructions and I still have questions: 1) What is the diff btwn using Velcro or other metal fastener? Velcro seems like a good idea (I'm thinking easy to remove...

As I was saying when I was so rudely interrupted, I really like my antique Singer Buttonholer for the very hand-worked-looking buttonholes it makes, and in the manual they mention cams to do monograms. I searched ebay for a Singer Monogrammer and I only found them for a slant needle machine, and...

Need instructions on how to sew or assemble a box spring cover. Mine is a king size and it's really 2 small box springs under the King-size mattress but I don't think that would make a big difference. Store or internet bought covers are $70-100 !! Have to believe I can make it for much less than...

Hi all, I'm thinking about starting a fabric discount store in a well populated area of the East Coast. There is really only one other store that caters to discounted fabrics and that accounts for only 25% of the store's revenue. The closest discount fabric store is about 1.5 hours away and I...

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...

I'm getting ready to play around with my walking foot Singer to make some awnings. What kind of thread should I get? I want strong, and UV resistant. Is this something available at a local store? Maybe an upholsterer's supply? There's one in Vegas near where I live. Or can I get it online...

Hello! I have a favorite 4-piece outfit that fits and wears like a dream (pants, vest top, and jacket); however, it is winter wear. I would like to copy this outfit for a spring/summer outfit. It has simple lines, but I don't know how to begin. I was certain that I have heard of this kind of thing...

i do a LOT of travel. In Asia, where bespoke tailoring is affordable. i usually end up handwashing in the hotel room because it's the only way to get garments turned around in less than 24 hours. i have perfected the art of quick washing in a hotel room. the bottleneck now is, how long it takes...

Is anyone able to discuss fashion fabrics for bra-making? I'm interested in going further than the typical solid tricots. It sounds like organza is a fabric of choice for sheer lining. Does it do well as the fashion fabric too? I'm also considering georgette, crepe de chine, charmeuse, and...

I got home on Christmas Eve, and my sister delivered the lad home shortly after. HE, naturally, had had a lovely time. Mine was less fun... It was touch and go for a moment or three on the keyhole, as the stone was almost too big to allow it! As a result, I have 'Church Door' keyhole! The hole...

HI, All, I just tried to wind a bobbin on my 30-year-old Sears sewing machine and the winder will not turn. I took the thing apart and can't see what might be wrong. The local repair place says it will probably cast $60-$70 to fix. I'm wondering if I should just go buy a new machine. So here's my...

Throughout history, women have had their breasts lifted up, pointed out, pushed down , in, together and apart. Women's waists and hips have been similarly manipulated. With the exception of padding cod pieces, have men EVER been put through so much to artificially change the body shape?

Here is a listing of All the State Fairs I could locate. NOW is the time to get the Premium Books…. they tell you what categories of competition there are, what prizes are being offered and how to enter. Don't be intimidated…Show off your talents! The fairs contain competitions in Community Arts...

Jack Schmidling wrote: First of all, what is the difference between and inner and interlining? 'Inner' lining is not a sewing construction term. Interlining is a fabric that is sewn in between the outer construction and the lining (usually a smooth shiny fabric to assist wearing the garment). ...

Andrew needs to cool his workspace: Andrew Stephens shared a link. 4 minutes ago We need to cool the large studio area down and know we are getting into a major electric bill, so I went looking for solutions and this seems like it will do the trick. Anyone ever made one yet?...

I studied and graduated in graphic design, I moved to Miami where I worked for many years in the Miami Herald Newspaper and several Miami Fashion Magazines, in a vacation trip I knew the city of Venice, Italy, which fell in love and decided to move for a while, this led me to discover my true...

I'm sixteen, and a huge nerd for the local Renaissance Faire, so last summer I taught myself how to sew on my grandmother's ancient Bernina so I could make my own costumes. I've since then bought a machine and now I costume just about all the time, but I still know next to nothing about fabrics....

i have 4 aprons and a friend saw me wearing one , thus she brought me 2 more ,,, my `older ` aprons used to be skirts , now the 2 new aprons have a very pretty pattern , exactly a cushion size ,, so i made the new aprons into 2 cushions ,,, mirjam

TSWLTH is asking for opinions about REAL sewing from real people who REALLY sew! Take the survey, don't let the first question on the second(?) page throw you, you have to enter a *different* ranking for each category: http://www.joann-mail.com/r2/r4.asp?r=1552_258337&i=J08225S1009 Maybe with...

On 6/6/03 6:09 PM,"Valkyrie" posted: Oh no, mine has his own home and own washer/dryer. He actually just shows up here to check the Honey Do list when I need a little help and eat "Mom Food" from time to time. I haven't done much of his laundry since he was in Jr ...