I've been playing! Specifically with Christmas stockings. I've made three today. They are quite plain as they have very rich fabrics. One is a black jacquard polycotton curtain fabric. I gave it a curly, pointy yoe with a gold bell on, and some rich gold and black braid round the top. I think...

I have a connection to a quilting supplies wholesaler who is having a gigantic ONE DAY ONLY moving sale on Sat., Dec. 10, from 8am to 3 pm. Most items priced at $1 - $5. Quilting, sewing crafting items: books, notions, magazines, tools, accessories, gadgets, trim, embellishments, thread, gift...

Today my wife the quilter, bought a used Singer 251-6 long arm sewing machine. She got it at a good price too, complete with the working table it is built in to. What she needs is a manual for operation and maintenance. Does anyone know where I could find one for her, either on-line (printable)...

Hexe wrote: I bought some 1/2 in wide elastic with buttonholes in it. I know for what purpose I bought it, but for what is it intended? I bought it to make extensions on those days I BLOAT and my pants don't fit; is that the purpose? A very good use! I'm currently living on the stuff...

I paid £6.75 for a pattern that has 8 different shirt designs including 2 for Grandad Shirts I have found a seamstress on my local market who will make 1 for free to see how she goes on I am going to handsew myself a shirt using backstitch the lady I bought the pattern off told me how to...

I picked up this idea at a SPCA web site. Volunteers make sleeping pads for the animals. Some animals are given their pad when they leave the shelter. It's comforting to have something with its own scent. They should be washable, durable and survive strong disinfecting. They asked for 3...

I have been given (by a relative) an old Elna Supermatic. Before it had been placed in storage, it had been serviced. That was a few years ago. I have carefully followed the instruction manual as to cleaning and oiling, and have no complaints other than a couple :-).... are these machines...

Thanks, Irene, I will check out their NG! "Growling" it does do, LOL! But has excellent speed control and other nice things, its just that 1/4 in seam that bothers me now. ~~Ann in central Tx~~

I used my Janome Harmony 4052 sewing machine 4 times in less than 2 yrs it jumped timing neither Sears nor Janome will fix it without charge. It was used for simple repairs of lightweight materials to fix seams in shirts or pajamas, you get the idea. Sears certified repair center doesn't even have...

I would like to make a one-piece item of fitted/top sheets for my non-standard shape mattress in our RV. I have a pattern for the fitted bottom sheet which I got on the Internet and I thought to just attach the top sheet. I see a problem, though, crushed toes. I though to sew in several pleats...

Some more Christmas Goodies. There is a new Christmas Bowl and doily set, with a large bowl all done in the 4x4 hoop, so all us people who still only have the 4x4 can have something a little bigger. This set can be done in all 1 color and makes a lovely crochet look set, for 12.00. I have...

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Below is a link to a new Snooker/Pool Embroidery design which is available to download free. Get it quick before it's gone!! http://www.bigembroidery.com/ Look for the Free Embroidery Design page (there are several on there right now)

Beware of buying from these people they are selling well dodgey goods and ignore complaints. I bought a sewing n embroidery machine and it has not worked since they have only acted when i filed legal action. There are many more complaints in the process as well. We are not sewing machine...

Hi, I have a Singer 31-15 in my garage and I want to learn how to use it, but I don't know how to thread it, any help would be great, especially picture diagrams of how to thread it. Thanks!

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Hi: Did everyone have a good holiday weekend? I know I did, but only because I was sewing. It had been a while since I had the machine out, but boy it was relaxing with all the hustle and bustle of familiy activities to just sit quietly by myself and sew. Hope you all had a good holiday...

For those who are more comfortable following pictorial instructions try "SINGER The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing" 1100 full color 'how to' photos It has some very good instructions for home dec too, pillows, curtain,drapes, etc. I enjoy just looking at my copy. Dot in Tennessee .

Hi Folks, Quick note to tell you that BigEmbroidery has released a new free embroidery design. It is available in many popular formats (tajima, barudan, melco, pes etc.). This time the design is a christmas one - and more will be available in the next couple of days. http://www.bigembroidery.com/

IMS wrote: I found three of IMSs groups... While I understand the frustration you are feeling (believe me I do) at ..... and i understand your frustration, but maybe the aforementioned poster is new and doesn't appreciate such gentle processes and procedures and