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 was trying to find someone on the PACC referral list near me who would copy a jumper that fits me perfectly, and there isn't anybody on the list who says they do that kind of thing, and there are pitifully few people around me anyway. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to find someone who...

I have been recently inspired to up the ante on my sewing skills. Since I am mostly self taught, I'm wondering what other avenues I should try to learn more. So I pose the question: What experience has made the greatest positive impact on your sewing abilities? Was it a particular person? A...

How do you use sewing patterns? I have 3 daughters and two of the would use the same pattern, just different sizes. How do I preserve the pattern? Are you suppose to cut the paper? Or trace it? If I cut it then, I won't be able to use it again for the 2nd size. Sigh...help please. I want to...

I got iron problems. I got fusible interfacing on my iron a while ago -- used Iron Off to clean that off -- as far as I can tell, I followed directions very well.....fast forward to the last two months or so (mind you my iron only gets a real workout on days like today -- the domestic side of my...

Hi, I need to purchase a sewing machine for occasional use.The machine will be used for minor garment repairs and perhaps some craft projects. I don't want to spend more than $200 on a machine. Thanks in advance.

Hello hello -- I've been scouring the internet for information about replacing broken underwires in store bought bras, but I haven't found much aside from the FAQ about underwires and bra manufacture by Babs Woods that brought me here. I plan on ordering replacement underwires from Sew Sassy,...

Hi. I'm not sure I've even made it to the right group, so please feel free to redirect me. I got a serger in November, and I also bought a couple of books that seem to cover the basics. Except one. Or, maybe the instructions are there but I'm too dense to translate them. My problem is that I...

Yes, it's unfortunate but true that Berninas and other high end sewing machines are frequent fraud items on eBay. However, the auction Phaedrine referenced appears to be legitimate. Yes, Bernina says only the tech is supposed to be able to see how many hours are on the machine, but everyone who...

Hello: I bought a used Nelco sewing machine for my 15-year old daughter. She wants to take classes at JoAnn and I thought this might be a good machine to start on. I got it at an auction. While I don't know much about sewing machines in particular, I do know a bit about mechanical things in...

But now I'm just stumbling around in the Google of my twilight years. I hope y'all have pined for me as deeply as I have longed for the comfort of your written voices. Ay, verily, I say unto you, I have come forth from the Web wilderness, seeking to hold my own in the brave new world of aol. Are...

Does anyone here know anything about the Infinite dress? I found references to this whilst surfing. I have posted this question on the "other" sewing group also.

If I want a simple sewing machine to do nothing more than ocassional pant hemming what would you recommend. I add the disclaimer that I know nothing about sewing but I am assuming that hemming pants might be one of the easiest sewing jobs, something I could figure out on my own? Thanks, Rut

Ok guys and dolls, This is a wine making list, and so far it's been the most polite list that I have ever read. Let's make wine, not war, let's not talk politics or religion (except that of Dionysius). And for the record, I did not vote for the incompetent idiot . . . and I'm not real happy...

The clerk who cut the lovely fleece fabric I bought to make baby blankets told me that I didn't need to sew the sides. She said I could just cut it and it would stay--even through many washings. Does anyone know if this is true. I find it hard to believe. aeromom

Hi people, I am looking for figures to sketch clothing onto that I can download. I can't draw people to save myself!! I want to have a go at designing stuff and seeing it on paper before I make it! (love doing things back to front). I have searched the internet to no-avail. I don't think I have...

I handed my digital camera off to one of the guests, and of course she wasn't very familiar with it so some of the pictures are a little fuzzy. However, here are the first pictures from the wedding: http://home.comcast.net/~ickesbe/wsb/index.html Enjoy! -- Beverly

BEI Design wrote: For those of you who might be interested, but who can't access the Yahoo! "Happiest When Sewing" site: http://home.comcast.net/~beidesign/wsb/index.html Thank you Beverly! The photos are great and I *really* like Karen's choice of gown!

Hi everyone. I'm not really new here, but I dont post a lot. I'm more of a lurker. I'm learning to sew and trying to get some insight on some of the things about this sewing stuff. I recently purchased a Simplicity Pattern # 9004. It is pet crafts-making a "tent" bed, a "fish" bed, and a little...

Anyone who has the Wild Ginger software (I'm getting the Tailor Made), how are their instructions on making coats, with the lining, insulation, etc. Is it a royal pain? Do they cover the bases?