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Help out MIT researchers by helpout
A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE… Help MIT researchers to help people to live better … by sewing We are looking for a volunteer to help us design and sew wristbands for a project that will hopefully help people stay healthy. We are part of MIT research group working with mobile technologies in the...
May 19th 09 09:36 PM
by Who Me? Go to last post
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Best fabric for placemats and napkins? by Pat
Can anyone tell me of the best fabric for making placemats and napkins that won't wrinkle and curl and need to be ironed? I want something that comes out of the dryer looking halfway decent. Denim maybe? thanks, Pat
May 17th 09 02:46 AM
by enigma Go to last post
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Repair manuals for Pfaff 6091 and 1540? by Doug McLaren
My wife has a Pfaff 1540 and a Pfaff 6091 sewing machines. She makes purses and sells them, so she puts a lot of wear and tear on these machines, and they go into the shop quite a bit. But the shop takes about three weeks to fix things, and sometimes both machines end up being out of commission...
May 15th 09 04:21 AM
by Who Me? Go to last post
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Need fabric recommendation for lawn targets by Square Peg[_2_]
I would like to make several targets for practicing golf shots. These would be circles of various sizes from from about a 1-yard radius up to a 5-yard radius -- possibly a bit larger. I have been using rope, which works fairly well, but it's difficult to lay out the rope in a nice circle and keep...
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Instruction manual for sewing machine by Michael[_4_]
Could anyone tell me where I might find a market for an Instruction Manual for a Brother's BAS-320 sewing machine? Thank you Michael
May 3rd 09 07:49 PM
by Michael[_4_] Go to last post
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AD: Color Me Sunflowers, and Pet Animal Applique Blocks(LAST DAY onsale) by Babe
You know those days when the kids-grandkids, neighbor kids, all stand around with nothing to do? Well, here is something they will have fun doing, and you will have something to show off all their talent. Color Me Sunflowers. You can use them strictly as Redwork, or use black and let the kids...
May 2nd 09 02:23 PM
by Babe Go to last post
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Need a new machine, but which one? by PatTX
Hi, everybody. I last bought a sewing machine in 1982, a trusty Pfaff 1463. It's time to buy something new, but which one? Are there any brands that are made sturdier and better than the others? I need a machine that will be able to work on fabrics for making new seat covers for a '79 Prelude as...
April 30th 09 01:21 AM
by Kate XXXXXX Go to last post
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Foams by SteveB[_8_]
I want to make a bench seat for a boat. I want to cover it with Sunbrella. Just put piping around the edge, and wrap the canvas around the foam and staple it under the plywood base. What type of foam would be best to use for outdoor application. No direct sunshine, but lots of heat, and...
April 28th 09 11:49 PM
by PatTX Go to last post
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Turning suit jacket into bolero style jacket by Emilie97
Hi there people...I am completely new to this website and to sewing!!! I hope you guys will be able to help me. I am thinking about converting a normal suit jacket that I have into a bolero style jacket for a madonna concert. I am going to dress up as madge when she was in her 80's era..she wears a...
April 19th 09 12:57 PM
by betsey Go to last post
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Textile Machinery & Accessory Seller by Dhinakaran
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April 13th 09 04:03 PM
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Sunflower Baby Doll Nightwear by [email protected]
Features: • Sunflower Baby Doll Nightwear - Free! Panty • Buy this Nightwear and get a Matching Panty worth Rs. 85 absolutely Free! • Nightwear Material: Nylon Polyester Net • Nightwear Design: Nightwear with straps, full net with multi coloured front bands to give an alluring look. • Note: Image...
April 10th 09 01:07 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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A question by Bruce Fletcher (remove dentures to reply)
Maureen has inherited cross stitch kit #2313 "Paperwork" from "Design Works Inc, 170 Wilbur Plains. NY 11716". Has anyone on this list ever encountered kits from this company? -- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney UK
April 7th 09 06:17 PM
by woodswell Go to last post
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What should I make by binh
I received a lot of upholstery grade fabric samples made by Malden Mills from a very generous lady. The fabrics are mostly velvet. Now I need ideas on what to make. The samples are either 2ft or 1ft squares, and there are probably 100 of them! First off, I'm going to piece the larger pieces...
March 31st 09 09:02 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Bear cotton thread? by Per Starbäck
At http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bear_cotton_thread.jpg is a picture of a cotton thread with at bear on it. It is made by the very large producer J. & P. Coats of Paisley, Scotland. Can anyone tell me anything about this? It was sold in Scandinavia since the 1910's or something like...
March 23rd 09 09:50 PM
by BEI Design Go to last post
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Kenmore Model 90 by Little Sis
Hi There! I just joined here. Hope this will be a great place to learn new things! I have a Kenmore sewing machine, Model 90 that was given to me. It is missing a manual, cams, attachments, etc. Does anyone know where I can find these items? Thanks so much for your help!
March 18th 09 05:26 AM
by Little Sis Go to last post
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Kenmore Model 90 attachments by Roger Peters
If you have an old Kenmore Model 90 sewing machine I have a manual, circular attachment, cams, buttonhole attachements, etc. you can have. I don't have this machine and have held on to them. All I ask is for you to pay the postage cost for shipping. Thanks, bpeters
March 18th 09 05:23 AM
by Little Sis Go to last post
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any one working on a project by Samatha Hill -- take out TRASH to reply[_2_]
Olwyn.Mary wrote: Then I'm taking a break and sewing some to beef up my work wardrobe before I go back to knitting, at which time I am going to do a cotton sweater that I don't have the yarn for yet. Samantha!! I thought you worked from home. Have you changed jobs without...
March 15th 09 04:47 PM
by SteveB[_8_] Go to last post
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looking for an old type fabric by Kitty[_2_]
Hi, in the seventies I used to make my nightgowns out of a cotton fabric with narrow bands of flat fabric and narrow bands of bubbled fabric between them. It often came with small roses printed on it. That fabric was THE BEST for nightgowns, but I haven't seen it in years. My sister thinks it is...
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March 9th 09 08:16 AM
by Helen.zhang Go to last post
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Linen Co-Op - High Quality European Flax Linen - March 2009 by Tristan el Gitano
Greetings unto the List, Please forgive the plug, but we have a fantastic linen co-op going on right now on our period fabric co-op group. Please come and join us and get yourself some great period fabric for cheap. Here is the yahoo group:...
March 7th 09 05:07 AM
by Tristan el Gitano Go to last post
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Hi Everyone! by [email protected]
Hi Everyone, I have joined this group to share with you this wonderful world of Sewing. My name is Nicole and I have some cute clipart at http://www.nicoleincolor.etsy.com Please take a look; I am sure you will find something you like. Thank You and I look forward to reading your...
February 26th 09 09:18 AM
by Nanci Go to last post
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