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It is a GREAT day today! by Samatha Hill -- take out TRASH to reply[_2_]
Tony the Tiger gr-r-r-r-r-r-reat, even. *beaming* It's always a great day, don't you think, when you find out that the optometrist who told you two years ago that you had two separate ophthalmologic conditions, either of which would cause you to go blind, was dead wrong? WHOOHOO!!!!!!!! (I...
February 26th 09 09:02 AM
by Kate XXXXXX Go to last post
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PATENT LEATHER NEEDLE? by P Y
Can someone please tell me what size and type of needle to use to sew patent leather? You may Email me at this address TIA ;-) Py
February 22nd 09 09:49 PM
by BEI Design Go to last post
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Altering a mens dress shirt by Mike
Hello All~ I was just curious - I have quite a few dress shirts that are a tad too big on me - but I still like the shirts. I was just curious as to how easy it would be to alter them into a size that fits me better - i.e. altering one from a 16 down to a 15 - I'm mainly just concerned with the...
February 20th 09 07:39 PM
by clotheshorse Go to last post
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HuskyLock 430 by cwest
Hi All, Does anyone know whether the cutting blade can be moved out of the way or removed so that the overlocker does not cut the fabric as I overlock?!? ------------------------------------- H*E*L*P P*L*E*A*S*E
February 14th 09 10:44 PM
by BEI Design Go to last post
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Steam Iron by Faye
Hi, Anyone have a recommendation on a steam iron. My daughter doesn't like hers and I haven't bought one in a long time. Thanks in advance.
February 14th 09 08:16 AM
by Faye Go to last post
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Grommets and edging questions by SteveB[_7_]
I am repairing a pretty good shadecloth I had custom made about five years ago. The thread detereriorated, and the edging and some grommets pulled out. I was able to repair some of it by using some new cloth. But on the corner grommets, three pulled out completely, and the edging and cloth is...
February 13th 09 06:26 PM
by SteveB[_8_] Go to last post
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Problems with a steam iron by Just Askin
I recently bought a brand new Black & Decker Steam Advantage iron (model F2200). This is one with a "Ceramic Glide" soleplate. I've owned it less than a week and I am already having problems with it. The specific problem I am having is that on occasion it is staining my clothes. This...
February 1st 09 09:22 PM
by slavetoironing Go to last post
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Rope Pull? by SteveB[_7_]
Anyone know where I can get aluminum rope pull strips? You sew in a round cord on canvas, then thread the sewn canvas and cord through the aluminum extrusion. The extrusion has been fastened to something solid, and this gives you a starting point of attachment for the canvas on an awning. Is...
January 31st 09 03:32 AM
by SteveB[_7_] Go to last post
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Saw a beautiful fabric- how can I find it? by ryland424
------------------------------------- I saw the greatest fabric in Etsy used on a handbag. I have emailed the maker who has been very helpful but just had a remnant for it and the remnant has no signs of a name. I purchased the handbag from her she was so helpful but would love to find out where...
January 28th 09 03:52 AM
by Suzy[_2_] Go to last post
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Replace elastic around top of sock? by ascus.lsil
Does anyone know how to replace the elastic around the top of a sock? I have a bag full of socks that don't stay up any more but are perfectly fine. Thanks. JOhn
January 26th 09 10:18 PM
by Pogonip[_2_] Go to last post
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Sewing Silk by Woolstitcher
Hi, :) I'm a fairly decent sewer, I have sewn everything from market bags to complicated garments, however, I have never sewn with silk. A friend gave me a small bag of 100% silk ends and left overs. I thought I could piece them together to make the lining of a wool scarf. (I'm thinking that...
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January 25th 09 07:10 PM
by Kate XXXXXX Go to last post
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Pattern for jean pocketbooks by [email protected]
Could someone tell me where to find a pattern for using old jeans and turning them into pocketbooks, or a how to do it book. I would like to learn to make these for my nieces for next christmas. Thanks Pam
January 25th 09 02:26 AM
by David Harmon Go to last post
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pinking shears sharpening? (US) by Elizabeth Young
I have tried to get my Wiss pinking shears sharpened locally. No good. No one does it anymore around here anymore (Sacramento CA). Boo Hoo Does anyone have a contact for some place in the US where I can send my pinking shears for sharpening? liz young (in cloudy california)
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January 22nd 09 09:39 PM
by Suzy[_2_] Go to last post
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Pfaff Hobbylock 4842 Serger Presser Foot lifter problems by mimiroses
Hello Everyone My Pfaff serger's presser foot lifter was disengaged somehow. When I try to raise the presser foot, it won't work and there was a flap coming out. I am hoping this is a rather easy problem to fix and won't require a trip to repair shop. Does anyone out there know how to fix this...
January 9th 09 06:03 AM
by mimiroses Go to last post
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singer walking foot answers and questions by SteveB[_7_]
I found out one of the problems I was having. When finished sewing, I'd pull out the material, and three threads would come out the bottom. A local who contacted me said to rotate the needle just past top, and it would come out cleanly. It works. Now, is there a disengage for when you wind...
January 7th 09 03:25 PM
by Kate XXXXXX Go to last post
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Glove Making by Nancy K
I am looking for patterns and instruction for making gloves (sewn). I have found some interesting sights online but not many patterns. Have you? ------------------------------------- Nancy K Fine Linen n Scarlett
January 6th 09 02:34 AM
by Nancy K Go to last post
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Glove Making by Nancy K
I am looking for patterns and instruction for making gloves (sewn). I have found some interesting sights online but not many patterns. Have you? ------------------------------------- Nancy K Fine Linen n Scarlett
January 5th 09 04:59 AM
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Glove Making by Nancy K
I am looking for patterns and instruction for making gloves (sewn). I have found some interesting sights online but not many patterns. Have you? ------------------------------------- Nancy K Fine Linen n Scarlett
January 5th 09 04:58 AM
by Nancy K Go to last post
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Walking foot report by SteveB[_7_]
Have a Singer 111W155 walking foot that I've been putzing around with. Brought in a large sunshade to fix, and it worked pretty good. I still need to get a local mechanic to fine tune it, but it runs good, and I'm learning. Now to get started on the awning frames before summer. Will post pics...
January 4th 09 07:12 PM
by SteveB[_7_] Go to last post
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C&F Taiwan made Knitted Fabrics, best for Fitness Wear by [email protected]
With more than 20 years experiences in the field, C&F manufactured the best quality of performance-base knitted fabrics which are ideas for workout wear, fitness clothing, gymnastics leotards, gym apparel, rhythmic gymnastics wear, cycling jersey and other exercise clothing which need performances...
December 24th 08 08:33 AM
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