I'll try to explain: say I want to dye fabric and want to print some circles that will stay in the original color of the fabric. I imagine that before I dye the whole fabric I'll have to "paint" the circles using something that will prevent the dye from getting into the actual design. Is there...

Hello, My daughter is looking for an embroidery card that does initials where the first initial is small the center initial is large and the third initial is small again. If anyone knows where she can find one please let me know. Thanks in advance. Bud Email ok.

Hi, in the seventies I used to make my nightgowns out of a cotton fabric with narrow bands of flat fabric and narrow bands of bubbled fabric between them. It often came with small roses printed on it. That fabric was THE BEST for nightgowns, but I haven't seen it in years. My sister thinks it is...

I have some lovely mens's dress shirts I bought in Italy with great, thick buttons made of bakelite. I have searched high and low for a manufacturer of similar buttons but have been completely unable to come across them. Can anyone recommend a good source of shirt buttons online? I have done...

embroider at home. We send pre-cut pieces already marked out. All one needs to do is fill in between the lines with chain and chenille embroidery.

I know there is such a thing as 100% cotton sweatshirt fleece, but I certainly can't find it for sale anywhere. I've poked around a fair bit online and have had no luck so far. I'm in the US, in Phoenix, AZ. I don't in the least mind mail-order, if it's what I'm looking for. Any ideas? Sue

for Raggedy Ann/Andy doll cutouts....anyone know where I can get some? Thanks! Carol

Hello all, My wife and I are looking for a certain kind of curtains. These are impossible to find at the mall, Penneys, Sears, Country Curtains or internet! What we are looking for is white ruffled sheers with the drawstrings built in so when you pull them the curtains are tied back...instead of...

I'm looking for Butterick pattern # 5775. It is for a fleece lounger and has patterns for mom, daughter, and doll. Does anyone know where I can find it? Thanks! Sabrina

Hi, I just found this newsgroup. I've just made my first quilted handbag (with matching cosmetic bag of course) and am hooked! I got my double-sided quilted fabric at Joann Etc. and that one design was all they had. Does anybody know of a source for the pretty "Vera Bradley" type of...

Use to be alt.binaries.crafts.pictures. Does anyone know if the name changed or another sight to look for designs for embroidery sewing machines. TY J.

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

Hi All, I'm new to this group, so I hope no one minds me jumping right in with questions. Do any of you buy fabric online? I checked out two samples of drapery fabric from Hancock and I wanted to see if I could find a better price online or at a different store, but I'm having a heck of a time...

Hello, I am looking for the following fabrics. They are nylon/lycra. I can't find them anywhere. Help would be greatly appreciated! http://www.viperinteractive.com/pbfab.jpg http://www.viperinteractive.com/racefab.jpg http://www.viperinteractive.com/cherryfab.jpg Thanks so much! :)

Hi there, I am new to the newsgroup and I am just going back into sewing after years from it. I have a couple of fleece animal patterns to make but would like a good source for discontinued and old patterns. Some online patterns would be ok too. Does anyone know of a reliable source for...

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...

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...

There seems to be a lot written about the earlier Singer machines (ie: the Featherweights, etc), but I have not been able to find much on those fabulous, all-metal, gear driven machines Singer made in the 50's & 60's. I've often heard that machines such as the 301 and 401 were some of the best...

I have a sample fabric (suitable for drapery or upholstery) of a Jay Yang design that I'm trying to find online for yardarge purchase. Googling hasn't helped. Can anyone recommend a fabric retailer who might carry Yang designs? TIA -- Tara

I am looking for a manual for a White Sewing machine Model 603 Serial # 816. If anyone has one of these or can point me in the direction of someone that does, I would be most grateful. Pleay either reply here or email me at caligallagherATyahooDOTcom Thanks,