Cynthia Spilsted wrote: A word to the wise, though: lycras and other oil-based fabrics do degrade over time. A lot depends on storage (heat, etc.), but it is almost inevitable that they will not be 'heirlooms'! Cynthia I make mine out of cotton or poly cotton curtain fabrics: I...

we have tons of plastic machinery and moulding in china in our store http://www.chinariway.com or http://www.plastic-machine-china.com such as blow molding machine,blow injiection molding machine,plastic mold,air compressor,air dryer,cooling tower,and so on. you may find some business opportunities...

Per their website, http://www.kwiksew.com/Support/Archive/default.cfm "As a special service, KWIK SEW offers every* pattern it has ever printed for purchase! This provides access to almost all of over 40 years’ worth of patterns." $25 each. special order. Instruction sheet only also...

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...

Lack of, or improper servicing. -- Ron Anderson A1 Sewing Machine PO Box 60 Sand Lake, NY 12153 518-469-5133 http://www.a1sewingmachine.com

I've been trying to sew chiffon and am having a problem with the fabric being pulled to the left. It seems that the thread pulls it that way, but it could be the feed dog. This is especially a problem in sewing a baby hem at the corners, since there is nothing to hold onto in back. Can anyone...

I was out on Wed., picking up some repair materials for my Mum's clothes which she left with me. Nice lined wool slacks and a skirt, a former purchase; the pants lack slightly over 10 inches meeting in the front, just over her belly. Every where else, they fit fine. The protruding stomach is the...

Ha, bet you're thinking this is OT, right? I found a beautiful deep, true red damask tablecloth and 21--yes, count 'em, 21! matching napkins for $2.00! Most of them never used. Plus a delicate white hand-crocheted cloth for $1.00. Feels like linen thread was used making it, and looks like it was...

When you sew for others how do you figure out pricing? Do I charge an hourly rate? Do I charge differently for children and adults, plain vs. fancy? How do you figure costs if they furnish all the materials? Do you add your shopping time to the hourly rate if you have to do all the shopping or...

Hi all! I usually just read this group for info, but I have a question this time. Is %600.00 for a rarely used Husqvarna Viking Huskylock 1001L Serger a reasonable price? I've been researching sergers with the intent to buy and I've come across this used one. I know I like Viking machines, so that...

Hello group, We’re excited to announce we have booked a shearing demonstration for our October 3 & 4, 2009 Fiber Arts & Animals Festival ( www.FiberArtFest.com ) in Marshall, Michigan. About every hour or so over the two day event, we will be shearing one of our Icelandic sheep and letting people...

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...

But all searches come back to here. Any help? I have a website devoted to decorative feathers that would be a good source for any milliners and would like to make it available as a potential resource. Tony Hill http://www.tonyhill.net/

Hi all, I haven't been able to locate any fabric outlets in western PA. It seems as though I can find them everywhere but here. Can you guys help me out? I would really appreciate it if you could provide me with the name and location of outlets in western PA. Thank you very much! Heather

Hello group, We have now added our blog and festival store to our website ( www.FiberArtFest.com ). Our blog contains information about our decisions and dilemmas about producing and promoting our festival. Our festival store, on the other hand, is being used to promote our festival with pictures...

BEIDesign wrote: Found out today the areas on my upper back I thought might be spider/bug bites are Herpes Zoster. I'm taking an anti-viral (to prevent additional outbreaks) and have some ointment to keep the itching under control. Just a warning: if you had chickenpox as a kid, you...

anyone know where to get reflecter tape?--googling not helpful--i need small quantities like 3 feet thanks

I saw this http://www.babylock.com/sewing-embroidery/product.asp?Product_ID=EMB7#features demonstrated at a local store and even got to play with it myself. WOW!!! I am in love!!! Has anyone in this group bought one? What did you think? I think I'd better be very good this year so Jultomte...

Nothing to see - move along the car, please... -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Have any of you tried sewing with "Nevtex" patterns? They make some dance leotard and ball gowns...and John Travolta catsuits for men. Just wondering if they work out nicely and how the fit is. Joy