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geometry of a hat block? by Neil Fernandez
Can someone point me to a mathematical description of a hat block? Or even just define the curve at the rim of a top hat :-) Many thanks! Neil -- Neil Fernandez
February 21st 05 06:12 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Chaos costuming by Lexin
First post... I've been asked to run Chaos Costuming for a media convention (yes, well, the person they'd got down to do it dropped out). I'm an ordinary home dressmaker who occasionally does costumes, and I was wondering if anyone who's done any teaching of dressmaking has any advice they can...
February 21st 05 03:20 PM
by Jenn Ridley Go to last post
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Sewing Business (The Book) by Joy Hardie
O.K....I am in hot water again with my husband. He is never happy with me and my informal business practices. He never thinks I charge enough...too many hours of labor not enough income and so on. I remember a while back that there was a discussion about some book on the subject specifically of...
February 21st 05 02:47 PM
by Ward Go to last post
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Presser Feet by melcald
Hello all, I am new to this group and would like to know if any one here has had any experience with various presser feet. Which are your favorites?
February 21st 05 04:04 AM
by Valkyrie Go to last post
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Rolled Hem by Kate Dicey
Jack Schmidling wrote: David Coffin, in his book on shirt making says a rolled hemming foot is a must and the greatest thing since icecream. So I bought one and gave up after an hour or so of trying to make it work. Neither his instructions nor the ones that came with the foot provide...
February 21st 05 12:22 AM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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HELP!! With Threading & Bobble by NixieTheNymph
HELP!! I have a Necchi 524 FB machine, i cant find the manual. I need to know how thread it so the bobble dosent get jammed? I get it threaded okay i think, but the bobble always gets stuck or jammed. Any idea on what i'm doing wrong?? You can email me at: ( Using Subject...
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Regarding sergers (since we're talking about them)... by Trish Brown
Can anyone tell me a quick easy way to *unpick* my serging? The two ways I've done it to date a i) cut the #(%&*%^stuff off and ii) try to pull out the needle threads and the rest just falls off. Sometimes, neither of these ways works as well as I'd like (especially method (ii): can anyone help...
February 20th 05 06:13 AM
by melinda Go to last post
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Differential feed on a serger / overlocker ? by Andy Dingley
What's "differential feed", and when and why should I consider using it ? Thanks
February 19th 05 01:10 PM
by Sarah Dale Go to last post
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Meditation robe by John
Does anybody have any links to sewing patterns for Zen Meditation Robes. I have looked on the net and nothing seems to come up. I would prefer something that is purposeful and specific to that style but if necessary I could modify something else although that is not as desirable. Thanks. John...
February 19th 05 12:43 AM
by John Go to last post
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Seamless garments by joy beeson
On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 01:40:02 +0000, Kate Dicey wrote: We speculated on it being knitted on 4 needles, like a sock, when I was at school. I like to think of Mary knitting. Richard Rutt, the only historian to take needlework seriously, discusses this on pages...
February 18th 05 05:29 PM
by Karen Maslowski Go to last post
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Fool proof serger? by [email protected]
I have a Hobbylock 788 or something like that- and I feel that I have to mess with it a LOT! to get it to work. something is always getting messed up and yesterday it swallowed some fabric and jabbed holes in it with the arm that holds one of the looper threads. Most annoying. Any suggestions...
February 18th 05 04:18 PM
by liz hall Go to last post
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One of my dolls by [email protected]
Dear Friends, With Irene's help, I was able to set up a slide show with some of my pictures. This doll is the prototype for my next book, Regency Fashions for the Cloth Doll. She and all her clothes have since gone to Colorado with my granddaughter. If you have time, please visit. (Not my...
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February 18th 05 10:19 AM
by Deb Go to last post
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purhcase below retail prices on thread and supplies for embrodiery, sewing and quilting at this site by Laurie Spillman
There is a new website out that you can purhcase all your needs for thread and stablizers for all different types of machines for less than in the store. They are still adding to the website but you can purchase from there now here is the address: http://www.destinysoutlet.com/thread.html
February 17th 05 05:30 PM
by Cappy Go to last post
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Looking for seamstress/creating patterns from photos by [email protected]
Greetings: I'm interested in a way to locate a seamstress who would be able to copy a clothing design from a photo. The woman at the local tailor shop said that its fairly easy to do....but time-consuming and thus she wasn't interested in taking on the project. Any assistance in pointing me in...
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February 17th 05 11:16 AM
by Deb Go to last post
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Can I shrink my polyester sweater? by [email protected]
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...
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February 16th 05 10:49 PM
by merrystitch Go to last post
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Hook & Eyes Needed (For Fur Coats) by [email protected]
Hi, Can someone tell where I can purchase hook & eye fasteners, like the type used for fur coats? Thanks. :^)
February 16th 05 10:42 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Selling at Craft Markets by lukus
Hi I've started designed and making cushions, which I'd like to have a go at selling on a market stall. Has anyone got any experience / recommendations about selling on any of the craft markets in London (UK). At the moment I'm thinking about using either a Thursday / Friday, as I've heard it's...
February 16th 05 03:04 PM
by lukus Go to last post
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JoAnn's Coupon?? by Debi Weber
Hello All! I am new to this group and have started a quilting class just last thursday. I need a few expensive tools for the quilting I want to do and would appreciate any help in finding a coupon for JOANN's Fabrics to use IN STORE. Thanks so much !! Debi
February 16th 05 01:07 AM
by CySew Go to last post
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OT by admom
for comic relief, see the movie "saved". it cleansed the palate, and made me say "ouch" many times (yes, i am a follower of christ-- a "recovering hyperchristian" as my cousin puts it...) Circe wrote in...
February 15th 05 02:17 AM
by admom Go to last post
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Ruched Sash--How to make? by Taloola
I am making sashes for bride's maids in my daughter's wedding. She has seen a picture of a "Ruched Sash" and would like that style. It looks like it has small pleats or tucks but I am not sure how you would do this. The description says that the sash is 4.5" wide. I have a lot of sewing...
February 15th 05 01:34 AM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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