I've organized some of my friends and we're having charity auctions on ebay during October - EVERY Day...during October. 100% of the proceeds will go to The Susan G Komen Foundation. HEre's the problem, We have 24 bras crafted or being crafted but we'd like to have 31 at least so we can auction...

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.

October Oct 3rd-4th 10.30am-4.30pm each day Learn how to cut, sew and finish a regency style dress with costume maker Dawn Wood You will learn how to adapt a pattern from extant clothing information, to fit you and learn historical stitch techniques to get the correct finish.

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Having trouble posting to news groups. Just checking to see if this goes through. Donna G. Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Hi, I'm looking for a pine tree pattern for Christmas. I need an adult size pattern. Any help as to where to find one would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. Bonnie

Does anyone know where to get a new cutter for M34 overlocker

hello, Could someone enlighten me as to the name of (or link to ) those thin lightweight fabrics used in the ready made costumes. Thats the cheapy thin stuff . I am mostly interested in the lightweight qualities. For the kids i wanted to use something lighter and more breathable than the local...

Heyo - just started learning to sew - made elf hats for my sisters at christmas - but wanting some more indepth skills: pleats, darts, collars, finishing touches, et al. Anyone got some free time and room to accomodate a big dumb guy? I'm between contracts at the moment, so I couldn't pay, though I...

i do a LOT of travel. In Asia, where bespoke tailoring is affordable. i usually end up handwashing in the hotel room because it's the only way to get garments turned around in less than 24 hours. i have perfected the art of quick washing in a hotel room. the bottleneck now is, how long it takes...

Hi, I'm new to this group. I know buying sewing machines is a very personal thing, but I'm going to ask anyhow :-) I'm looking to buy a sewing machine for my wife. New to sewing, and only really needed for repairs and little projects here and there, for the forseeable near future. One of the...

Here is a picture of three grocery bags that I made for a charity fund raiser for my wife's favorite charity. They are made out of a whole bunch of diagonal 2 color squares that I have left over from another series of projects. I put a pocket in the middle of the front between the straps, to use up...

I have been searching for an gender appropriate piece of sewing related art, that I could hang in my sewing room. Not surprisingly, most of what I have found has women represented in the various tasks related to sewing. Not many men are shown doing sewing things. I came across this piece of...

i have 4 aprons and a friend saw me wearing one , thus she brought me 2 more ,,, my `older ` aprons used to be skirts , now the 2 new aprons have a very pretty pattern , exactly a cushion size ,, so i made the new aprons into 2 cushions ,,, mirjam

Atlanta thread Co. sent me an e-mail about having a Serger thread sale. $1.58 per cone for maxi-lock. going on till sunday. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer. John

Been away a while. Have been trying to get my Singer 111W155 working. The thread gobs up on the underside of the fabric. One local poster said she had a chip out of her bobbin holder, and it caused gobbing. I'm going to take the bobbin holder out tomorrow and check it all over. It looks...

I have been waiting for spring to arrive here in the Midwest, and I made myself a large sketching board to take out into the woods and sketch pastoral views. I needed a larger carry bag to handle the board, sketch pad, pencils and all the other impedimenta that goes along with such endeavors. Here...

I guess I'm having trouble with this one because I'd actually like to make a small duffel bag but I don't want it to look ordinary. I'd like to give it more designer look, if such a thing is possible, but without the frills and furbelows either that one might be able to put on a handbag. Just...

On Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:02:04 -0500, "Polly Esther" wrote: Well, then. Carry on. But - may I recommend a 'forever' file. I keep a clear plastic shoebox with a label that says 'trials'. Shoeboxes really don't take up much space and this one has been such a joy for...

years ago i bought a book, about making patterns from clothes you like, cant remember the name of it right now. but, if you already have sewing knowledge so that you know what has to be cut on the bias, straight grain, etc..you can pretty much lay out your pants, top, whatever, get the sections as...