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Progress report on The Frokk! by
Marilyn
Trish Brown wrote:
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Finally, I'd be glad of any pretty ideas for attaching a short veil to DD's
scone. I have loads of pearl beads, both in strands and loose. I have satin
ribbon, organza ribbon and tulle. I have a cocktail hat form (thought I could
cover it in white satin and then...
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August 13th 03 04:28 PM
by Laura
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Old Singer by
gail
Hi Ladies
There was a recent post about finding old manuals. I have a 1964 Singer
348, all metal, made in UK. Runs like a dream, but I would really like to
have the operating manual, some how missing in action. Thank you for your
help.
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Pattern/idea search by
Jess
I'm looking for a pattern or any ideas on how to adjust a pattern to
make a majorette uniform. I tried contacting a few pattern companies,
but the patterns aren't available anymore. Any help would be
appreciated.
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First sighting of duct-tape double? by
joy beeson
From _The New-Way Course in Fashionable Clothes-Making_,
1926:
Lesson 24: The Dress Form
You are now going to learn something that has never been taught
in any dressmaking course before. You are going to learn how to fit
your own figure, without any outside aid whatever, without a...
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Need to know if velour can be shrunk by
[email protected]
Hi. I own a velour jogging suit that is a little too big for me. It
still looks okay when I wear it, but it is a bit on the baggy side. I
was wondering if any of you know if velour can be shrunk in the
wash/dryer? Thanks for any info.
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Round elastic in fluor colors by
John
I am looking for my school project for round (3 / 4mm thick) elastic in
fluor colors. I can't seem to find it. Does anyone can give me a hand?
Thanks,
John
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Looking for Buttons by
Kevin
I have some lovely mens's dress shirts I bought in Italy with great,
thick buttons made of bakelite. I have searched high and low for a
manufacturer of similar buttons but have been completely unable to
come across them. Can anyone recommend a good source of shirt buttons
online? I have done...
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Baby Booties by
Jenn Ridley
Sarah Dixon wrote:
Can anyone help me find a pattern (preferably free) for baby shoes? My
son has such big feet that we are finding it very hard to buy any.
Use socks. My kids never wore booties. :)
Wild Things (the demo from Wild Ginger) has a bootie pattern in...
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box spring cover - how to? by
v quan
Need instructions on how to sew or assemble a box spring cover.
Mine is a king size and it's really 2 small box springs under the King-size
mattress but I don't think that would make a big difference.
Store or internet bought covers are $70-100 !! Have to believe I can make it
for much less than...
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What is Lurex? by
duh who
I'm seeing some fabric called cotton Lurex. I'm not sure if what I'm
looking at is indicative of this fabric, but what I was looking at was
fabrice what was woven from two different thread colors, one color running
horizontal, the other vertical, giving it a slight iridescent effect, though
not...
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sample patternmaker in the Seattle/Puget Sound area? by
twozerosix
Can anyone recommend an experienced hobbyist/professional sample
patternmaker in the Seattle/Puget Sound area? I have a few sketches
and some very rough mock up shirts that I'd like to see become some
sample garments, and am currently looking for someone to help
(hopefully within a reasonable rate...
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Brother PC-6000 vs Pfaff by
DanceRat
Just getting started on this sewing machine buying adventure. We found
a Brother pc-6000 for 700.00 used today, but I am seeing them new on
the net for 699.00... my one question is that the pfaff salesperson
was very opinionated in her statement about the ability of the pfaff
to pretty much sew...
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August 31st 03 02:56 PM
by JW
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Buying Goose Down Duvets or Comfortors by
edalli
Right now I live in Hamburg, Germany. Some people tell me that
Germans use good blankets filled with goose downs. Where can I buy
some for me? I want very good quality blankets filled with geese
downs. Some people also tell me that Poland has good geese downs
blankets. Is there a store that...
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Should KwikSew be my first choice ? by
gail
Hi Ladies
I have sewn simple dresses for my granddaughters,age 4 and 6. Now I want to
try my hand at t-shirts and pants.I have a serger and want to use knit
fabric for both. They are not near enough to fit but I can get their
measurements from their Mom. Should I try KwikSew or Stretch and Sew,...
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?Joanns fleece price by
Cathy
Anyone remember the after thanksgiving sale price for Joanns fleece
last year?? I remember people buying tons of it. I want to make those
no sew blankets this year for Christmas but need to figure my budget.
I know fleece is on sale now but I don't want to miss a better price.
Thanks alot.
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August 27th 03 09:04 AM
by CC
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I need little faces in Hus. by
Valkyrie
I am sewing little bears, a two piece pattern about 8-9 inches high, the
area for the face would be about 1 1/2 inches square. I am looking for bear
type faces to embroider on these little creatures. These little bears are
for the Women/Children shelter and for our police to carry in their cars...
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Style pattern 1425 by
S R Glickman
Does anyone have a copy of this nightdress pattern?
I've lost the pattern pieces and am trying to finish off this project.
Thanks
Susan
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Suggestions for restyling a tiny vintage dress? by
BijouEtBeau
I recently picked up a slightly damaged vintage evening gown many
sizes too small for me, because I wanted to pick off the trims for
another project - heh, heh. The trims were just tacked on and came
off easily.
Once I stripped the trim off, I could see the fabric itself is
gorgeous. I...
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making cloth dolls by
Stella Fenley
Do anyone have any idea where I can find some patterns on sewing cloth
dolls.Could you let me know .Thank you.Stella
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