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Sewing equipment ID needed by R.H.
I'm trying to identify the wire and spring pieces that were in this old Red Cross sewing kit: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Part%202/apicrc.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Part%202/apicrca.jpg Anyone know what these are for?
July 15th 05 10:12 AM
by R.H. Go to last post
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Finally got the pictures up on the website... by Cynthia Spilsted
Hi All: I am taking a bit of a break from sewing until "Psycho Kitty" settles down a bit. Unlike Kate's well-mannered felines, our Pepper thinks that everything's fair game! I did manage to take down and re-furbish the old curtains in the family room, though. Not really an easy task as it...
July 14th 05 08:12 AM
by Cynthia Spilsted Go to last post
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Nelco A-4-2? by greenvelvetsofa
Still desperately looking for a manual for a Nelco A-4-2 machine, a photocopy or scan would be terrific. Yep, I've searched the web & the few references I've found to this machine failed to turn up a manual. And, all the sites I've found that offer Nelco manuals don't have this one listed ~ guess...
July 13th 05 04:05 PM
by greenvelvetsofa Go to last post
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dress zippers by Taria
Is there a reason that sometimes a dress zipper will not lie flat at the bottom of the zipper. I haven't put in many zippers in a long time but want this one to look nice. Also, I am working with invisible ones. Any suggestions or tips? TIA, TAria
July 13th 05 08:29 AM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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OT(sort of) sheepskin by romanyroamer
As some of you may remember, I make (among lots of other things) wearable farm art. It is for competitions held at field days in Australia and New Zealand. Two years ago I won the Australian National title and won a trip to new Zealand to compete in their comp. with a design called "Viva Las...
July 11th 05 06:12 AM
by romanyroamer Go to last post
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reasonable machine to sew outdoor coat, and gear by tdv
What si a good sewing mchine to sew pile, outdoor fabrics, add zipper, etc -- Viva La Migra!! ...Send Em Back Be Patriotic. Report illegals, and employers; 1-866-347-2423 http://www.reformus.org/
July 10th 05 08:18 PM
by tdv Go to last post
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How To Make A Quilt "Beard Guard"? by Candide
Have an older quilt that has seen a pretty rough life and want to stabilised/hide one very frayed/chewed up edge. Rather than make new pieces, etc would like to sew a "beard guard" along the length of the edge to cover the damage, but cannot find information or a pattern. As a relative newbie (have...
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July 10th 05 08:03 PM
by Candide Go to last post
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Looking for help for feed dog problem by tagar
Hello, Recently I was sewing with my Singer 1022. Everythign was going along fine and suddenly the feed dogs started acting up. They move up and down fine,but when I put the fabric in and lower the foot, it appears they are not pulling the fabric through. I can also hear a wierd noise when it's...
July 10th 05 03:53 PM
by Ron Anderson Go to last post
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stain removal by vashti
i need to remove a ball point pen ink stain from a cotton/polyester blouse. the usual stain removers don't work. do not want to toss blouse! help. t.
July 10th 05 02:18 PM
by romanyroamer Go to last post
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Sewing Pattern Software - Which? by Mignon
Hello! I'm usually a lurker on this list, but I need help at this point, and because I have learned so much by reading, I thought I'd request your assistance. Because of my voluptuous figure (not fat, you understand ;o), I am now forced to give up commercial patterns and create my own. The two...
July 9th 05 02:43 PM
by Mignon Go to last post
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Looking for info for an old Singer industrial sewing machine by [email protected]
I recently rescued a Singer 188k industrial sewing machine. I believe it is meant for leather and the owners manual is dated 1963. This was my grandfathers machine and hasn't been used in at least 8 or 9 years. I'm looking for a good place to get supplies (oil, needles, belts, etc) and possibly a...
July 8th 05 10:06 PM
by Ron Anderson Go to last post
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Wrap dress fabric by Jon
Hi I have my heart set on making a Diane Von Furstenberg-esque wrap around dress for a wedding I am attending next month. I have been frantically trying to find a rayon/viscose and lycra patterned fabric that might be suitable (ideally a pinky/floral pattern), but have so far failed miserably -...
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Sympathy and Concern [Not Off Topic] by BEI Design
I hope all our Great Britain members are safe and well, and offer my support during this awful event. Please, those of you who have access, check in to let us know if all is well. Can we help? -- Beverly delete nospam and .invalid to reply
July 7th 05 03:25 PM
by BEI Design Go to last post
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Pillowcases - How To Alter Size? by Candide
Greetings gang! Novice getting back into sewing after not having touched a machine in years. Must have been those home economic classes back at school with all those aprons and pull on skirts which turned me off! *LOL* Any who, have just landed an older Pfaff 1222 and am chomping at the bit for...
July 7th 05 03:11 PM
by joy beeson Go to last post
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Want a new career? by bojedis
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July 7th 05 08:38 AM
by BEI Design Go to last post
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Looking for theme fabric by Mary
Sorry about the cross posting, I am working on a special quilt project to donate to a charity auction and need several theme fabrics. If you have seen or if you have any of the following theme prints that you would consider selling please email me directly at: I am...
July 7th 05 02:49 AM
by Ward Go to last post
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Alan says I gotta tell you! by Kate Dicey
After many hours slaving over a hot computer, and nailing our ISP to the phone, the revamped web site is up and running. Some projects have gone, and lots are now reduced to pictures in a gallery. This has allowed me to get several new things up on the costume front: The timex French Hood: this...
July 7th 05 12:44 AM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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new web site to sell your handcrafted items by sewswell
lease email us for information on our new web site Crafters Central at www.crafterscentralhandcrafted.com
July 6th 05 02:08 PM
by sewswell Go to last post
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Smocking by Shannon
Does anyone have any ideas where I can find a pattern for a smocked baby nightie? Just the little flannel ones with a tie in the back. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Shannon.
July 5th 05 10:42 PM
by Kay Lancaster Go to last post
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How do you machine sew nylon webbing and D-rings? by B. Peg
I have a bunch of 3/4" wide nylon strap webbing and D-rings to attach to the ends of them. Typical put through D-ring about 1 1/2" and sew a box pattern to secure the ring to the strap webbing. These are going on some duffle bags to help secure them and to use shoulder straps if needed. How...
July 5th 05 03:00 PM
by small change Go to last post
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