Have any of you every done any sewing on tulle? DD is getting ready for her wedding in August and I want to put a narrow edging on her veil by machine if at all possible. Any suggestions?? All answers appreciated. Thanks in advance. Marlys in Indiana -- marmarlet (at) verizon (dot)...

Hello! I'm usually a lurker on this list, but I need help at this point, and because I have learned so much by reading, I thought I'd request your assistance. Because of my voluptuous figure (not fat, you understand ;o), I am now forced to give up commercial patterns and create my own. The two...

Hello everyone, I was wondering if you could help me with some advice. I have no sewing experience! I am a therapist and love doing all kinds of play therapy with children. I would really like to get into puppet therapy, where you work with children to create their own puppets used in play. I...

I have been lurking the newsgroup for a few days, and I have a question. What is a good project for someone who doesn't like sewing,but wants to get over that dislike? Starsong

Hi, I need some help with ideas for my sewing room, specifically, bookends. I'm in the process of converting my basement into a sewing room. The shelves will be going up this week and I need at least 3 sets of bookends. Naturally I want the bookends to be sewing related. Did a "google"...

Help! I'm looking for someone who can make Halloween costumes for my toddler daughters. I have the materials and patterns. Any assistance would be appreciated.

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...

Hi everyone. I am new and I have a question that I'm hoping one of you can answer. There is a stitch my grandmother used to use that would be on the front of pillows and it was like pinched up pleats going in "x's" on the front. I want to know the name of the stitch so I can research it and find...

Haberdashery Sewing Craft Shop We now have a great range in Small Ribbon Roses. Lots of different colour and sized Ribbon including Metallic, Organza, Single and Double Satin Ribbon of all sizes. Black and White Cotton Tapes. Lace Trimmings in Flat and Gathered. Black and White Elastic in many...

Hi This is my first post, please let me know if this post belongs in a different group. I don't sew but I have a lot of dog toys that I need to repair so my dog can play with them again. I think I can figure out how to just go back and forth and sew the ripped areas back together but what I am...

Does anyone know if there are any sewing themed website templates? I am rebuilding a new website and was hoping for a themed background. Thanks, Joy

Hi, I have a Consew 29 leather sewing machine, mine is motor driven. See http://www.mansew.com/music/leather.htm right at the bottom of the page. Have been trying to sew 5.5oz "upholstery" leather, yes I know its heavy...more like chap leather but thick and heavy is he whole point of my project...

Hi! I've been sewing and designing for years - even had a skirt make the front cover of Threads. I love sewing and would like to offer my skill and experience doing contract sewing for others who have the idea but maybe not the time or sewing skills to produce the volume they need. Thanks!

Have recently redesign the site and also added a few new craft projects on the bag sewing sections: Sew Comestic Pouch http://www.craft2style.com/design-n-sew/6-bags/52-pink-cosmestic-pouch Recycle Denim to Bag http://www.craft2style.com/design-n-sew/6-bags/51-denim-bag-from-recycle-jean Sew a...

I have a sewing web template located he http://www.christiangraphics.org/sewing.htm I plan on addingmore sewing templates later on. claudia

I am having problems getting the pieces not to "slip" when stitching. I can' seem to find any tips on how to keep them aligned under the foot....anyone with helpful hints that have worked for them? thanks!

I got this wild hair to use painters canvas for a coat. Anyone sewed with it?

I am trying to use my PE-400d for sewing, however, I can't adjust the proper thread tension. I also want to know if I can use this machine to sew upholstery fabric. Pls. advise

I bought this nightgown that I love - but .. it was pricey - fit almost well enough - and I'd love to be able to recreate it - without taking it apart. It looks fairly simply - 5 panels, no "structure" (like underwires) - but I've only ever made anything with a pattern before. How can I make a...

Just recently my serger broke and I haven't gotten around to fixing it with superglue. Anyways, what are some good ways to bind the seams or cover them so that they aren't exposed on the inside? Also, what is couture sewing? Brenna