Hi fellow stitchers, I know this question has been asked in the past but stores come and go so I'd like up-to-date info. I'm going to NYC the week after Easter and would like to browse/shop at some quality fabric stores. Designer off-cuts and ends of line, plus choice of fabrics similar to...

hello, Could someone enlighten me as to the name of (or link to ) those thin lightweight fabrics used in the ready made costumes. Thats the cheapy thin stuff . I am mostly interested in the lightweight qualities. For the kids i wanted to use something lighter and more breathable than the local...

I know that this is a busy time of year for all of you but I am hopin that someone can take the time to help me. I am making some satin pillowcases for for Christmas presents and do not have any of the queensize in my home for a comparison. If anyone in the group could post the measurements I would...

I've finished, except for hemming a dress for one of my daughters. (New Look (by Simplicity), pattern 6741, view B). The bodice is lined but the skirt portion was not. I cut a muslin liner (basically just repeated all the skirt steps) and attached the lining to the bodice to hide the seams....

On Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:00:00 AM UTC-6, Theresa Gooding-ray wrote: I'm looking for the instruction book for the Singer Touch and Sew Zig-Zag Model 606. I got the machine from my mom, who has no idea where the book is and doesn't live close enough for me to get information from her on how...

The new Crafter's Center, an extension to Crafter's Corner, found at http://judysbookshop.com/center/ is intended strictly for crafter's of all media to build their own online blogging shops. It includes 'eShop' a program to help you with your sales. There is also a help file at...

Is anybody here into the making of old dresses and other clothes? Maybe another forum than r.c.t.sewing would be appropriate? My daughter is impressively interested in clothes all way from the middle age up to the WWII. She is, unfortenately, not very found of sewing machines, and would more like...

I was fiddling tonight with a sheet of plain ole' notebook paper, cutting out a pattern for a couple of flared dart inserts (gussets in another langwedge), when I got to thinkin'. (It's a dangerous thing, thinkin' is.) What I was thinkin': How easy it is to make a pattern for some things. Take a...

hi all :) hmm, i attempted to post a question a little while ago, but it hasn't shown up for some reason, so here i go again! i had a question regarding how to go about sewing ruffles down the front of a shirt. the only way of creating ruffles that i know of, is by sewing large stitches along the...

I am looking for a pattern and instructions to make a cloth ball called an appalachain folk ball. It looks like a round honeycomb. The ball's pattern pieces are a pie wedge and a football. Thanks

"Richard" wrote in message ... I'm relatively new to sewing so bare with me. I have a Juki DU-141NH industrial machine that I have been learning with. I purchased the machine used and ...

Hello all: We are holding an estate auction and there is a Singer Futura Quartet that will be on the block. This is live in house and is open for Internet bidding now and Live Real Time Bidding on Sat April 9th if anyone has a need for one. Here is the link http://bayareaauctionservices.com It...

Hi there -- I've been asked by our local ballet (at which my 10 year old daughter is a student) to make some costumes. I've had lots of experience making things for my own family's use, but have never charged anyone a fee, so I don't know what I'm worth, so to speak. I'd love to have some input...

Many easy trendy sassy gorgeous styles to choose from! Boutique Hair Bow Instructions come with step by step instructions along with many many color photos that will also teach you how to make boutique hair bows step by step comes with FREE Offray Ribbons and Hair Clippies on a CD-ROM disc in case!...

years ago i bought a book, about making patterns from clothes you like, cant remember the name of it right now. but, if you already have sewing knowledge so that you know what has to be cut on the bias, straight grain, etc..you can pretty much lay out your pants, top, whatever, get the sections as...

Can anyone recommend any evening/weekend courses? Many of the Husqvarana Studio courses are weekday daytime and I work fulltime. I have seen a City and Guilds Level 2 course, is it any good? I'm not a complete beginner but need to establish some good habits and progress beyond following the...

Does anyone know of a website that explains how to shorten the crotch on a pattern for pants. I find when I make pants the crotch is way too low. I tried raising it, but have had no success, and I tried raising the waistband and lengthening the legs but this only works with really simple pants. ...

On Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:02:04 -0500, "Polly Esther" wrote: Well, then. Carry on. But - may I recommend a 'forever' file. I keep a clear plastic shoebox with a label that says 'trials'. Shoeboxes really don't take up much space and this one has been such a joy for...

Hello, I am looking for a source of for sturdy diaper pins. It seems that they have gone into hiding. I can find flimsy safety pins, but what I am looking for is the pins that we used to buy with the plastic heads. Mary

Hello, Does anyone have a pattern or directions for making micro mitts? (those tiny little oven mitts that you use for taking things out of the microwave) I've studied the construction of my existing pair but it would sure help my confidence if I had a pattern! What type of fabric can be used in...