I've got machines narrowed down (given price and function) to these: Brother Computerized Sewing Machine, Model CS-8072 for $289 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=1951286&cat=4770&type=1&dept=4044&path=0%3A4044%3A4064%3A90433%3A4770 Brother Sewing Machine, Model XL-6562 for...

I saw this real cute santa doll, he's about 6" tall, he's made out of an nylon he has a little bare behind, has anyone see this or know where I can get the pattern? Would be greatly appreciated. thanks bells --------------= Posted using GrabIt =---------------- ------= Binary Usenet...

I have a formal wedding to go to but haven't really found anything that's struck my fancy RTW wise, so I'm thinking of making something to wear instead. As much as I like the style of the bottom of the simplicity dress # 5671, the entire dress is a bit too prom for my tastes. So I want to make a...

Hey all, wondering if anyone has any wisdom about shrinking polyester. I was given a polyester sweater, and its really nice but its too darn big :( Does anyone have any experience shrinking it? I tried tossing it in the washing HOT and immediatley drying it at HOT but the washing machine's spin...

On Sun, 23 Dec 2007 16:05:59 -0800, mtimony1 wrote: Hi all: I'm hoping to embroider a simple pattern on a pair of socks as a gift (just a pair of letters, basically). It doesn't need to be done by Christmas, but I'd like to finish it within the coming week. Two questions:

Hi everyone ~ I'm wondering if anyone with an Elna 945 Serger has had a problem with the needle clamp. Mine broke after 1.5 months and maybe 4 uses. I have been told it will be about $350 and a return to the manufacturer to make the fix and that this is a COMMON problem with the 945. Sounds...

I have a gift bag company and got a special order for a satin lined, padded,w/jacard $24yd 32 inch round bag for crystal balls. the cost of just materials was $17.50 it took me 30-45 min to make sample. He only wants to pay $22.50 do you give it away hoping for more orders? Any input...

I was down to the wire on making Christmas presents and had just a few to complete. Not knowing what to give, I came across a potpourri bag made from fabric. Has anyone done this? You take two pieces of fabric, 8x14 inches and sew them right sides together on three sides, making a bag. Then you...

I am in the process of sewing a zipper with a fly into a pair of pants that I copied for DH and would like to know if anyone would want to share thier favorite way of doing this. I have made several of these pants, but was wondering if there might be a better, faster or simpler way. Does...

does anyone know where i can obtain a good pattern for a messenger bag? i need one about the size of a laptop and i'm thinking about using curdaroy. Thanks 3Bekah

Beverly-- i know you have a new embroidery machine..and softwear... my softwear is 8 years old--PE Design version two or three...so, what softwear are you using, and do you digitize? if so...ease of use, all those good things for idiots like me grin thanks so much...

I'm looking to make a really nice, comfy couple pairs of flannel or fleece pajama bottoms. Since I'm a beginner sewer, I thought I'd use a pattern. Does anybody recommend one that they have used? thanks! Betsy

Throughout history, women have had their breasts lifted up, pointed out, pushed down , in, together and apart. Women's waists and hips have been similarly manipulated. With the exception of padding cod pieces, have men EVER been put through so much to artificially change the body shape?

I hope I have the name correct. You seem to be the man with the answers so I wanted to pose this one to you: I purchased a quilter's Curve Master and an invisible zipper foot that require an adapter for my Bernina 1000. I bought the adapter at a Bernina dealer, although it did not appear to...

Can anyone provide a link to a discussion of sewing on ultrasuede? Special instructions? Fabric care?

The fabric keeps gathering up. How do I solve this?

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...

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Does anyone here have any ideas where I can find this fabric? It is coat lining looking like satin on one side and flannel on the reverse. I have used it in the past and love it. Checked out all local stores and many web sites and just have not been able to find it anywhere. If any of you...

I have an 1130 Bernina and I am having terrible trouble with it. Does anyone have experience with this. It ran for 15 years with no trouble at all and all of a sudden it just dies while I am sewing. It may come on again but it is more likely not to. I have had it to the dealer twice and it is...