Just wanted to send a note of thanks to everyone who responded last week to my inquiries about Huskystar, Elna and Bernina machines for someone new to sewing. I really apprecaited your comments. I went to the local sewing machine dealer, pretty much set on getting a Huskystar 224, but came home...

The topic of this post is Crazy Quilting, which is a type of needlework that was popular in the Victorian era and has been gaining in popularity since a resurgence of the craft in the 70's. Crazy Quilting consists of irregularly shaped patches of fabric which are sewn to a backing fabric. The...

Hi ! Lurker here ! Just wondering if anyone can help advise where I could get a pattern for cowboy chaps (adult size )? My daughter makes fancy dress costumes,and she has looked at all the well known pattern books with no luck. Grateful for any suggestions thanks Margaret

Hi everyone, I'm a writer for the New York Times who is currently researching a story about high-tech sewing machines like Pfaff, and I was wondering if there were any Pfaff users out there - or users of any of other high-end machines - that would be willing to talk to me about their experience...

Hazaa! Just popping in to let you all know I recently redecorated my living room in a medieval motif and I created two web pages full of photos, templates, instructions and examples for medieval décor. Not selling anything there, just sharing what I know with anyone that might want to do a...

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I don't know what happened. I've had this sewing machine for less than a year, but I haven't used it much. I've been using it lately now and then, and it's been working fine. And tonight... I finished cutting the fabric to make the most ruffly bedskirt ever... and... *sob* all of a sudden... The...

Is there a serger that is the equivalent to what the Singer 301/401's are to sewing machines? A solid, versatile, all metal, gear driven, unbreakable machine that will work on both light and heavy fabrics, and that I'll be handing down to my kids/grandkids? Is there a FAQ for choosing a serger,...

Since I'd been asked for some pictures of my 431, I threw together a quick web page of my 400 series collection. http://www.artcoinc.com/sewing/ Malcolm

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...

Greetings, I took both of my new (to me) Singer 401 and 431's to the shop to ensure they were in good shape before using them. The good news is: the 401 is back, and there was nothing wrong (besides a little cleaning and oiling). My daughter will be spending this week with me, and we can start...

Hello, As a new member of this group, I'm looking forward to the threads here. We have our master bedroom decorated in Mission Oak and are looking to add some window treatments. Our primary considerations are light (only 2 windows, but they both face East - not *our* idea!), style (want to stay as...

Newbie here - looking to be more environmentally friendly this year and sew my own shopping bags instead of using the plastic bags provided by the supermarkets. Does anyone have example patterns that I could use ? Regards Maisie

http://home.howstuffworks.com/sewing-machine.htm I thought these pages explained a little more than I could, just posting in case any1 else hasn't seen it before. Maine-iac Rose @--- remove the thorns to email me

http://www.sewalot.com/fault_finder.htm Going thru my favorites, and clearing any old or broken links, come across this page I had. Don't know if any one else has seen this, but figured, it couldn't hurt to post it. There is also a page on Tension Adjusting. Maine-iac Rose @---

I have a request for some prayers for my dear cousin, the same age as me, that had sinus surgery last month, but is now in hospital in ICU at Mass General from an aneurysm. I have been praying since I found out, but now just wanted to ask you kindly folks to pray along with me. TIA Maine-iac...

Got an email from my cousin's husband. The breathing tube is out, and she can talk, weak as she is, but everything looks good for her, so it is just a matter of time for her rehabilitation. I want to thank each and every one of you here, for the prayers, The Lord was listening. Maine-iac...

well I have some real fur that I purchased last year, knew that I wanted it for something, but didn't know what, so they still sit. the reason I purchased them, the price was right. I did how ever use part of 1 to make myself a hat, and the fur was the lining of the ear muffs of the hat. although...

This is all new to me, but how do I do this.... I am getting married in the Philippines (myself and family are in the UK) and the designer of the dresses (bride + bridesmaids + mothers) is in the Philippines.... How can I get the designer to get the dress right for my mother who can not visit...

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