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i HATE facings!!!!! by Admiralla
Depends on the garment.... If it's a dress or a top with just a neck facing. A bound neckline is nice. It's a strip of the same fabric cut on the bias and sewn on like bias tape. The same could be applied to a jacket or vest too. You could even take a strip of the fabric bias, sew it around the...
July 17th 03 04:07 PM
by Valkyrie Go to last post
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Buttons instead of zippers by Carey1003
Is there a way to use buttons instead of zippers on children's clothing? Seems sort of silly to put a zipper in a baby outfit. Carey
July 16th 03 07:27 PM
by julia Go to last post
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If you are in the Philadelphia area, you might want to attend... by Rich Williamson
Annual Christmas in July Sale at Pierre's Costumes Friday July 25 10-5pm and Saturday July 26 10-4pm costumes, shoes, fabric, masks, head, make-up wigs, and a whole lot more... Every year we have a lot of craft people who buy up things that we non longer have ause for ... we are ften very...
July 16th 03 05:06 PM
by Rich Williamson Go to last post
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zip dentistry by Penny Lemire
bogus address wrote: I have just bought a leather duffle coat from a charity shop. The reason it was cheap was because of a problem with the zip; the large tooth at the bottom that first hooks into the closer doodad is half broken. I can get it to close, but not easily. I could put...
July 15th 03 08:13 PM
by Penny S. Go to last post
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how many yards? by Greg
Could anyone guess the range of yards(@60") would be needed for XLG coveralls??? Thanks, Greg
July 15th 03 04:26 PM
by Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply Go to last post
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e-Bay (OT) by W.Boyce
IMS writes: "Sorry about your health issues" Issues?? How very sanitary. Anderson just wrote about having to GIVE UP SEWING for health reasons, yet IMS can hardly wait to flog her? in the superfluous 2nd paragraph with a "you shoulda", a shaming statement, and explaining the great error of her ways...
July 15th 03 02:32 PM
by SunshineSue Go to last post
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OT - Request for parents of babies by Kathy
Hi, I know this is an odd request. I am sewing a dress and panties outfit (McCalls 3994, you can see it here http://www.mccallspatterns.com) for my 3 month old granddaughter. However, I'm making it in a larger size, for babies between 16 and 18 lbs. The directions for the panties say to...
July 15th 03 12:41 AM
by Kathy Go to last post
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thread breaks after 2-3 inches of a seam by Alice Boyce
"David Macaskill" wrote in message ... Thanks folks for the advice. I've made sure that the spool's diagonal cut is not in the way of the thread's flow, I'm pretty sure the top thread flow is clear, I...
July 14th 03 09:31 PM
by Alice Boyce Go to last post
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Macedonia, OH shops by Gerry Leath
I'm soon going to be moving to the Macedonia, Ohio, area. What can anybody tell me about the area, especially fabric stores. Thanks. Gail
July 14th 03 09:26 PM
by Alice Boyce Go to last post
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Sewing cats hats by Trishty
On Wed, 2 Jul 2003 02:13:47 +0200, Michèle wrote: Its first time I post here, I am a cat lover and saw a great serie of hat for cats, I upload them on my place he http://mapage.noos.fr/teddy-red-tabby/H/Photos.html is there someone who could help me to find pattern or help to do such ...
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July 12th 03 08:45 PM
by Marilyn Go to last post
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r.a.sf.c. sewing thread by joy beeson
You should bip over to rec.arts.sf.composition and see what they are saying about us in one branch of the thread "American English; probably more than you wanted to know" On r.a.sf.c, changing the subject line doesn't work unless you changed the subject on purpose -- trying to keep up with thread...
July 12th 03 12:30 AM
by Jenn Ridley Go to last post
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how do I size thread? by Jean Peach
I often wondered how to find out how to compare threads for size. There is a book called Threads for Lace, which also includes embroidery threads. Not only do I make lace, but I have been doing my City & Guilds Machine Embroidery. This book has been invaluable to me, especially if I need...
July 11th 03 05:30 PM
by Dianne Lewandowski Go to last post
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Scissor sharpening by Andy Dingley
On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 20:42:56 GMT, Steve B wrote: Where do people get their scissors sharpened, and what are the results? I never sharpen my scissors - most of them can't be anyway. Scissors can be honed, and this is quite easy. Honing is working on the edge of the...
July 11th 03 12:34 PM
by Andy Dingley Go to last post
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test - please ignore by Penny Lemire
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July 11th 03 11:58 AM
by Penny Lemire Go to last post
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Looking for a replacement sewing machine by [email protected]
Looking for a replacement sewing machine "Jim" wrote: I have a Singer Stylist, which I've had for about 30 years...do I try to have my Stylist repaired (will it only last a couple of months) or should I consider buying a new machine? --- You're asking this of a group...
July 10th 03 04:06 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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posting FAQ; Newcomer welcome by Penny S.
Welcome Sewists and new posters! Here are some guidelines to posting to the sewing newsgroups. In case you are wondering where you are and how you got here, you are in a newsgroup, AKA "usenet" which is a part of the internet that has been around much much longer than the www, which it is not a...
July 7th 03 09:29 PM
by Penny S. Go to last post
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[OT] Away for a bit, maybe longer. by Roberta Zollner
Good luck to you -keep quilting! Roberta in D "Charlie" wrote in message ... I'm going away on holiday for a week to Portugal (Sao Rafael to a villa!) with Boyfriend and my Dad and his girlie friend so I won't be here at...
July 5th 03 10:57 AM
by Roberta Zollner Go to last post
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Fabric stores in London, England by kristi
Hello-- one of my Guild friends will be in London for three weeks and would like to visit some fabric stores while she is there. The info I've seen posted on this topic is several years old. Can someone point me to a listing of apparel and upholstery fabric sources in London? Thanks in...
July 4th 03 11:44 AM
by Trishty Go to last post
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OT How to mend fine linen and where to find the thread by Ellice
On 6/6/03 6:09 PM,"Valkyrie" posted: Oh no, mine has his own home and own washer/dryer. He actually just shows up here to check the Honey Do list when I need a little help and eat "Mom Food" from time to time. I haven't done much of his laundry since he was in Jr ...
July 3rd 03 10:20 PM
by Ellice Go to last post
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Tapestry by justme2
oops....forgot to ask.....also looking for golf and yorkie tapestry...:) Thanks, Jeanne
July 2nd 03 05:04 PM
by Emily Go to last post
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