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Welt Pocket by
[email protected]
I am in the process of learning how to make a welt pocket, starting
with the slanted breast pocket. I have tried half a dozen different
procedures with varying results but one basic detail escapes me in all
the instructions.
What is the relationship between the width of the welt and the width...
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK, The Coat by
[email protected]
After months of spinning, weaving, sewing and learning, my "Pea Coat"
is ready for winter.
Thanks to all for help rendered.
js
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: http://schmidling.com/pow.htm
Astronomy, Beer, Cheese, Fiber,Gems, Sausage,Silver
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June 19th 05 11:24 PM
by Joy
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Need ideas, please read by
Aqua
I am a lurker here and I really need some help/advice. My husband was
recently laid off, and we have a newborn baby. I am wanting to sew and sell
*something* to earn some money. I really would appreciate any ideas of what
I can make/embroider that people would want to buy. I am doing...
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June 19th 05 11:15 PM
by Dawn
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Sewing human skin ??? by
Tristan Beeline
I'm a serial killer and I kill humans to remove their skins.
What can I do with the human skin ?
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June 19th 05 12:04 AM
by gman
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Pressing Question by
Judie
I need to press a silk dress and am not sure of the best way to do this.
Do I need to use a pressing cloth? Press on the wrong side? All
suggestions will be welcome.
Thanks,
Judie in Penfield NY
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My Fair Lady Costumes by
romanyroamer
Hi People,
I have been asked to make the 2 costumes from My Fair Lady. My Video player
is not working and in our small town, I can't get it on DVD (if it is
available in that format!)
The costumes are for the songs "wouldn't it be lovely" and the day dress
from "I could have danced all night" I...
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short pattern for wheelchair user by
Holly Wilson
Does anyone know of, or have a pattern for shorts for a female who is always
in a wheelchair? I have tried making my own pattern but I can't get it
quite right.
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JoAnn coupons by
BEI Design
50% off coupons at JoAnn Fabric this Friday and Saturday:
http://www.joann-mail.com/r2/r.asp?r=0530962729&i=J027541
print them off (as many as you want), and enjoy! ;-) My local store
doesn't even make you go out to the car and come back
in for the additional purchases, they ring them all up...
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recent change in T-Shirt style by
bachelor
I hope someone here can help me. I don't know squat about textiles,
but I've noticed in the last few years the major t-shirt manufacturers
have started making the shirt lengths a few inches longer (so they fall
below the waist). I talked to a Hanes rep who described this as their
"roomier fit"...
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turning tubes by
S
Is there an easy way to turn a self-fabric cord? It always seems to
take me ages and I end up with sore fingers from picking and pulling.
S.
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Good starter sewing machine? by
Karsten's Rage
My wife has a Brother VX-808 which I know nothing about. I spend more
than 50% of the time futzing with the machine rather than sewing. I am
sewing materials like SilNylon, Grosgrain webbing and velcro (i.e. very
thin to thick to very thick).
I want to learn to sew outdoor clothing and sports...
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June 10th 05 03:01 PM
by Taria
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Spotlight Curtains Ready Made, Worst Ready Made Curtains in the World by
Bad Spotlight
If you live in Australia stay well clear of Spotlights Victorian
branches especially the Bayswater Branch of Spotlight, but it could
effect many more stores in Victoria.
You cannot really begin to appreciate what a hopeless experience it
is to buy ready made curtains from Spotlight.
From the...
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Authentic Handwoven 100% Thai Silk by
Brian
Hello. I've recently returned from Thailand with a large load of
exquisitely handcrafted silks from northeastern Thailand. The silks are
all medium weight (2-ply), extremely iridescent (dual-toned) and they
are 100% handwoven silk. The texture and lustre of the fabric is truly
exceptional. My...
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June 9th 05 01:35 AM
by Juno
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needle plates by
[email protected]
There is message on another list about needle plates, & I wonder if
anyone has had the same trouble with fabric going down the slot.. and
did buying a single hole plate for embroidery solve the problem ?
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lining for linen dress by
Liz Cork
I have taken in a linen dress today that the customer wants lining. Here's
where my knowledge slips a little. I can do the construction snas pattern no
problem but what would be best to use for lining, bremsilk, a lighter linen
blend, polycotton or good old anti-static lining ? its for a holiday...
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Worn crotch in jeans by
[email protected]
Hello,
My jeans always wear out along the edge of the seam from where the four
seams meet and around to the backside. Another pair have done it
today!!
What can I do? I sew on patches, but the strain on the material appears
elsewhere on the edge of the patch and more holes appear.
Can I fix...
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June 7th 05 03:47 AM
by Kitty
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Versace by
[email protected]
I have some really cool Authentic Versace pants up for auction on
EBay..
Starting bid just $30.00.
Check them out!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=63863&item=5397314569&rd=1
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