Off Topic but may be of interest to some of you who might by chance have a knitting machine gathering dust under your bed. I am hosting my first "Online Machine Knitting Challenge" . Anyone with additional input is more than welcome to send it along to me as it is not too late. Information...

The Cow Goddess scribbled on a scrap of paper: hello everyone!!! happy new year!!! long time no see!!! i lost my job - yes, another one - in November, and shockingly enough, haven't been doing that much sewing. however, for xmas i made my nephew two fleece shirts, one a slightly ...

DD found this appears-to-work machine at the curb on trash day! Any idea where she could get a manual? (No luck with Google, eBay.)

2nd posting attempt. Sorry if this is duplicated. SGM Any opinions on the best software for digitizing? We own a Babylock Ellageo and we are looking at Palette 5.0 but are curious if anyone has experience using other software with the Ellageo. For those that use Palette 5.0, how long did it...

I have a copy of the Mansfield & Hillhouse pattern design book on ebay. The auction closes in *less than 24 hours*. Obviously, I put it in the wrong place because the current bid is only $20. The item number is 3577625763. I am auctioning (ebay) a copy of that rare men's tailoring and drafting...

Any opinions on the best software for digitizing? We own a Babylock Ellageo and we are looking at Palette 5.0 but are curious if anyone has experience using other software with the Ellageo. For those that use Palette 5.0, how long did it take you to become "proficient" at using the software with...

i'm trying to find that REALLY plush, thick, heavyweight turkish cotton--the same kind they make those great fancy-hotel robes with... i've tried searching the net and the specialty fabric stores nearby but no luck... anyone have anywhere else i can look? thanks

I'm considering investing in a serger. And while searching for one I had to choose wether I wanted a overlock or coverstitch. Can someone tell me the difference? Thanks. Isabella

1. What is your favorite serger "stitch", serger "feature" and/or serger "foot", and how have you been using this? 2. How long did it take for you to get comfortable with using your serger? 3. Have you taken a class on how-to use your serger? Or have you taught yourself how to use your...

I just went through my stash, which is very little really, and am rather amused by all the mish-mash that is in it. I have silk and lovely cottons, and some fabric I bought and never used for a quilt. Now looking at it - some of it years after buying it - and I realize I am very much the magpie...

My wife loves to make make blankets from heavy fleece material. She stitches around all four sides with yarn for a border. In doing this, she pulls the entire 50 feet or so of yarn thru the first stitch, then thru 2nd, etc. I'm positive there must be some method of hand stitching a border...

I am auctioning (ebay) a copy of that rare men's tailoring and drafting book by Clarence Poulin-- Tailoring Suits the Professional Way...***exquisitedly rare***, you may not have heard of it before but I read somewhere that a Threads article listed it's value at $5,000!! (ouch). My reserve is...

I am looking for sewing, crochet, knitting and all other kinds of patterns for clothing and common details of the time. ie: bra pattern from the 1920, WWII patterns; Clothes, Snoods, toys, coats, how to make your own fabric and more. I have an interest of anything including shoes ( shoe...

I am looking for a featherweight sewing machine in any kind of shape. I'd like to find one locally ( MILWAUKIE, OREGON -- USA. Also Treadle sewing machines But I'll consider machines from other locations. Dru

DH almost got me a serger for Christmas, but I'm not sure if I want one. I don't sew clothes anymore since my daughter is grown and do mostly quilts and home decorating type projects. I'm really not familiar at all with what a serger can do (other than seams for knits) and would appreciate your...

Crime scene: Muslin-covered cutting table, Cea's sewing room. Victim: (soon to be cadaver, if she keeps cutting at the same rate): One length of expensive, slithery satin, destined to back a rather nice fake fur sofa throw. Simple slash-and-sew project. Transgression: First attack on fabric, an...

I am looking for sewing, crochet, knitting and all other kinds of patterns for clothing and common details of the time. ie: bra pattern from the 1920, WWII patterns; Clothes, Snoods, toys, coats, how to make your own fabric and more. I have an interest of anything including shoes ( shoe...

I tried to email you, and my email was returned. It said your mail box is full?! I'll try again on Saturday, OK? -- TerriLee in WA (state) USA

How does one take either a photo or a simple drawing in jpg format and convert it to a format readable by electronic embroidery sewing machines - Janome, Brother, etc. Has anyone written a simple computer program that will make the conversion? Terry

Please tell me if there is a machine to do just plain straight stiches for doing dungarees and pants and adding patches. I am a "single Dad" with growing kids who need hemming all the time. My own jeans too. I have an old Singer machine but it does not seem strong enough to go through the tough...