I bought a used Babylock sewing machine (not a serger) at a yard sale for $40. The yard sale was at a storage unit that had been abandoned and the property owner was selling off the contents. It looked okay, the owner let me plug it in and use it long enough to determine that it was working. I took...

Heyo - just started learning to sew - made elf hats for my sisters at christmas - but wanting some more indepth skills: pleats, darts, collars, finishing touches, et al. Anyone got some free time and room to accomodate a big dumb guy? I'm between contracts at the moment, so I couldn't pay, though I...

Obese should have health warnings on their clothes Last updated at 15:06 15 December 2006 Oversize clothes should have obesity helpline numbers sewn on them to try and reduce Britain's fat crisis, a leading professor said today. And new urban roads should only be built if they have cycle lanes,...

So, how much do ya hate me? A whole lot, or just a little? The machine head is EC, cabinet simple, somewhat battered. Must take it for a test drive. It's a wee sports model. Cea

Hi! I bought a really cute pattern for a set of ironing accessories, such as a sleeve roll, dressmaker's ham, etc. The problem is I cannot find the required filling material, sawdust, *anywhere*! Of course the first places I tried were the Home Depot/Lowe's types. I got blank stares and was...

Hi, my name is Cindy and I'm new to the group. Hope someone can answer a question for me. I have a business that I run out of my home and I sew a pretty thick type fabric. I've never had any problems in the past in sewing this type of fabric. I currently have 3 commercial machines. Two of them...

Hey all, wondering if anyone has any wisdom about shrinking polyester. I was given a polyester sweater, and its really nice but its too darn big :( Does anyone have any experience shrinking it? I tried tossing it in the washing HOT and immediatley drying it at HOT but the washing machine's spin...

Every time I buy ready-made curtains they come out of the pack with deep creases on them, where the curtain has been folded. I invariably have to spend a lot of time ironing them to get the unsightly Last night it took me 2hrs to iron a pair of 66inch x 72 inch drop polycotton curtains, using an...

We are inviting anyone who has an Omnistitch Embellishment machine to join Omnistitch at yahoo groups. We are trying to get some resources together to bring back interest in this unique machine. Thank you, Debi

I'm considering buying an embroidery machine - I intend to use it just to make quilt labels, so I'm not looking for anything too fancy or expensive. Any advice/suggestions? Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday! Cathy ********************************* Cathy Hooley Goose Tracks...

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I have a little girl who has asked me to make her a poncho as her has had an operation on her arm and willl be in plater along time she cannot get a coat on. She does not live near enough to measure for the poncho and am worried about sizes does anyone have a pattern?

I am dying 15 yards of silk dupioni to make vests for my brothers tuba ensemble (yes, you heard me right). I used Jacquard acid dye in the washing machine with near boiling water. Then I dried the fabric in the drier. It appears to have lost it's lustre and appears quite soft and more suitable...

OK, did the wrap tonight, cut it off, but the damned tape is giving off fumes that are getting to me. I'm letting it set outside overnight. I haven't taped up the cut line yet. What's the best thing to fill it with? Particularly if I want to put it on a stand. Dwight

Hi, I haven't posted in quite awhile (I got very busy this summer doing a complete remodel of my kitchen and upstairs baths, very happy dance). My younger daughter recently became engaged, the wedding will be next summer, and we're trying to find the "Perfect Wedding Gown" pattern. ;-) None of...

There is a Fabric sale this weekend in Knoxville TN Expo center. It is being put on by the same guys that do the sales a few times a year, in SC. My girlfriend Jo ask me to let you guys know about it. She got card from the fabric guys earlier this week but went out of town before she had a chance...

Does anybody know of a source of easy sewing patterns for children? I'm looking for simple projects for a quick to learn six year old. Ideally things like aprons, dolls clothes etc

Hello, I am looking for a reasonably priced source of a walking foot for a 1986 Viking 950. My local shop lists a new one at $84. Anyone with alternate sources please let me know. Signe

ok, gang, I opened my big mouth when the RV writer in the local newspaper recommended the sewing genie for RV travelers!! ( see my note to her below this post...) and she called, and was really interested in what I wrote, she'd had a sneaky feeling that it was as I described it. Anyway, I told...

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...