Hello to all born after the Great Divide... There are excellent books on how to draft patterns, sew clothing, alter and fit same, etc. : "How to Make Clothes that Fit and Flatter", Adele Margolis, Doubleday, 1969 "The Complete Book of Tailoring", Adele Margolis, Doubleday, 1964

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...

Hi all, I have a question for anyone with design experience out there. as a teen I had a wonderful coulotte skirt which looked like a skirt but was split. I loved it. when it wore out I tried without success to duplicate it and being unsure what I had done wrong, I finally trashed it. lately,...

Hello everyone! I have searched this forum for leather related threads, but didn't find anything...if anyone knows where I might find it here, please let me know. I am searching any info about leather, tools and accessories here. I have worked with all kinds of fabrics before, but now want to try...

Has anyone come across a fabric with dogwood blossoms on it? TIA K Sue

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...

I finished this skirt of wool crepe with knife pleats in the front. My press is waitng for service and the dc has a slow turn around. I have a steam generator iron and of course the regular, but I just can't seam to get them pressed as crisp as I'd like, they are "springy". Are there...

I want to make a neck pillow, filled with lentels and spearment to warm in microwave . Gifts for Christmas. Pattern , anyone? thanx

In a seemingly never ending list of things to do, your intrepid compatriot hereby declares another honey-do as finished. Awhile ago, my Wife asked me to make a collapsable lectern for her to use in her capacity as an officer in various organizations that she belongs to. She would use it for...

Can anyone recommend any evening/weekend courses? Many of the Husqvarana Studio courses are weekday daytime and I work fulltime. I have seen a City and Guilds Level 2 course, is it any good? I'm not a complete beginner but need to establish some good habits and progress beyond following the...

Many used copies of Origins Embroidery Software are currently being sold on eBay and other Internet Sites. According to the Origins company, NO used copy of Origins can be transferred to a new owner. 2nd hand owners are not able to upgrade, unable to get any support at all, or access the Online...

On Monday, June 30, 1997 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, DJackson wrote: I was hoping that someone could help me by suggesting where I could find cross stitch patterns of African American people. I know that I could always change the skin color of other cross stitch patterns, but that still does...

OK, here is one I have not seen answered yet. I understand the right-side vs wrong side of a piece of fabric, but when attacking a collar, thats made of two pieces of material with interfacing between, which side is the right side and which is the wrong side? Since the collar folds down to the...

I've never done this before and am hoping someone on the list can shed some light, provide directions, on the best way to fabricate a pillow that has a welt cord (piping) AND a zipper. Many thanks, Carla Pollard

hello! I am a sewing beginner, and I'm in the market for a sewing machine. today a salesman offered to give me the janome 423s for $250. when I looked online to see if this was a good deal, I couldn't find one US site with a price for it (most were UK or canadian). I was wondering if any of you...

Someone posted that she wore pants, not skirts and dresses - Juno? It got me to thinking. Thought you smelled wood burning, didn't you? ;-) Men in trousers and women in dresses seems contrary to anatomy. If I am recalling correctly, it is also a relatively new way of dressing. Greek and Roman...

Hello Everyone, I'm a bit sheepish to ask this question now that I've visited several of your sites & photo places! Ah well, here goes: How can I sew a cap or something over the arm & neck holes and arse opening on an improvised body form so that I can successfully stuff it with sawdust? We...

A women brings eight-year-old ****-skinned Mohammed home to his cave and tells his mom that he were caught playing doctors and nurses with Mary, her pure white, eight-year-old daugter. Mohammeds mom says, '''Lets not be too harsh on them.... they are bound to be curious about sex at that...

Please help decide a discussion between my daughter and me. My training is that ladies dress pants zip on the side or down the back. Her claim is that modern styles include front zip with a fly styles for ladies dress pants. This is not really a big deal. The daughter is old enough to make her...

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...