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Shocking the employees at Jo-Ann's by duh who
I went into Jo-Ann's tonight to get some interfacing. I'm not sure how the woman got the idea that I was "repairing" my own shirts. When I said "Repair? I make them from scratch." And then there's Betzina's books that never deal with men's clothing. Its such a hard life living with this...
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September 5th 03 06:43 PM
by Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply Go to last post
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Threading Singer Sewing Machine by WAH
I recently purchased a used Singer Model 457 sewing machine. I need instructions or a picture showing how to thread the machine, particularily through the tensioner.
September 5th 03 04:41 PM
by CW Go to last post
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Help finding bargain fabric. by Heather
Hi all, I want to find fabric for around $1.00 a yard. Could you please provide me with mail order sources or URLs of sites that sell fabric for this price? I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance! Heather --
September 5th 03 11:06 AM
by chris Go to last post
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fabric stores in Europe?? by SewStorm
Christy, I hope you're going to Paris! There are some wonderful places to shop there, including, but not limited to, Montmartre, which has at least a dozen fabric stores. There's also a wonderful button and yarn shop near Les Halles. I thought I had a link to it, but can't seem to find it. But I...
September 5th 03 08:03 AM
by Anne-Charlottte Stawström Go to last post
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Finding a specific fabric by Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply
Maxixe wrote: I bought some curtains I like and wish (in hindsight) that I could find more of the fabric to use for coordinating accessories. How do you find the same fabric if you got the curtains on the bargain wall? I don't know if it is goign to be very easy matching curtains that...
September 4th 03 08:43 PM
by Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply Go to last post
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Plackets again by duh who
I was just looking in my Reader's Digest sewing guide, and it shows another placket style. I think its a faced placket that is used with French cuffs. I'm wondering how it would look if I used a regular cuff, not a folded over French Cuff, and, instead of having two button holes for cufflinks,...
September 4th 03 08:16 PM
by Sarah Dale Go to last post
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Dem plackets by duh who
OK, betwixt glue stick, hand-basting, and watching what the hell I'm doing, I'm having better luck with the plackets. I saw another version of a placket in a book where that little pinnacle is sewn before hand, and then turned inside out before sewing it down to the shirt. So, instead of having...
September 4th 03 06:10 PM
by duh who Go to last post
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*&%^%@$*&^ Plackets by Pat
Put them in BEFORE you sew the side seams.......much simpler that way. Then sew the side seam and sleeve seam all in one go. "duh who" wrote in message ... Dang these things are tedious, particularly when you screw up and have...
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September 4th 03 02:34 PM
by joy beeson Go to last post
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Sewing Eye Dog by [email protected]
I think I need one..or soon will, at the rate at which I am deteriorating. Last week, I stuck my finger in my eye and broke a blood vessel. Everyone would look at me, tear up in sympathy, then I'd have to fetch them a tissue. This is not a good pity gig. Sun. night, my contact lens slid into the...
September 4th 03 12:42 PM
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OT 9-11-03 by Laura
I know most of you will have received this by regular email, but there is a collaborative effort to honor those whose lives were taken on 9/11/01. Please light candles on your front porches, or campsites next Thursday. Thank you, Laura (Friedman) Please forgive this one time off topic post. I...
September 4th 03 12:58 AM
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How to clear the postings ? by gail
Good Morning Ladies I have read and enjoyed all of your postings, they are wonderful. The question is how do I clear them out after I have read them. They are multiplying like bunnies Also, what is all this "trash Spam " that has come in the last 24 hours. Is it dangerous ?. I have sent them all...
September 3rd 03 04:49 PM
by Pat Go to last post
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Yahoo Group Dedicated to RevWar Costuming by Penny Otte
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RevWarCostume/ Active, very friendly and informative Yahoo group == if you are interested in sewing your own, accurate and well documented clothes for the purpose of reenactment, this is the place... discussions include patterns, fabrics, correct colors accessories,...
September 3rd 03 11:51 AM
by Penny Otte Go to last post
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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...
September 3rd 03 10:59 AM
by Jenn Ridley Go to last post
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Organic fabric source needed/ Personal Opinions on the topic by SewStorm
I had two children who were allergic to disposable diapers -- if they had them on, their bottoms would turn BEET RED in less than two hours -- All three of mine were allergic to disposables, and since I always thought it was BARBARIC to put an innocent little baby in plastic and paper all day,...
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September 3rd 03 05:35 AM
by duh who Go to last post
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Measurements of different sizes by Liz Cork
"Sally Holmes" wrote in message ... Will wrote: Hi Everyone I wonder if anyone here can help? My friend really enjoys making clothes for friends and family and is considering making some articles for...
September 2nd 03 11:32 PM
by Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply Go to last post
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Faux Western Yokes? by duh who
I'm trying to adapt a shirt pattern to do a faux western yoke. I've been doing these short-sleeve "sport" shirts out of contrasting batik fabrics. The fronts and backs of the shirt, and collar, are one fabric, and the yoke and sleeves are another fabric. The first one I did was with very...
September 2nd 03 09:52 PM
by joy beeson Go to last post
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Organic fabric source needed by LucyD
Anyone know where in the UK or Europe I can source organic fabrics suitable for cushion making? I have only found a couple of places so far, both expensive. Any ideas much appreciated. Lucy
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September 2nd 03 07:45 PM
by Charlie Go to last post
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Books on Serging, recommendations please? by Diana Curtis
Hi, its me again.. the occasional lurker. waves to Kate and Cea and others who linger in RCTQ as well. Having made the decision to take the plunge and buy a serger I thought that it might be nice to know all the things that it can do for me and my sewing. Book reviews are nice, and I could wade...
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September 2nd 03 03:52 PM
by Diana Curtis Go to last post
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Help with flower girl's dress by Arlinda
I am making a dress for a flower girl. I am not a professional seamstress but I have sewn many nice dresses. The fabric is a satin with just a hint of shine. It has a 'slub' design that is selvage to selvage. It is probably a dupioni (sp?). I'd say it almost looks to have a linen look....
September 2nd 03 02:27 PM
by Trish Brown Go to last post
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Need Source for sturdy Diaper Pins by Mary
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
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September 2nd 03 07:02 AM
by melinda Go to last post
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