I got a little sidetracked while doing a Google for a rice cooker, like that never happens to anyone else, right? LOL Anyway I found these directions for using up those sewing scrapes for pattern weights. After reading the instructions I remembered that I have a 5 gallon bucket full of...

Does anyone here have any ideas where I can find this fabric? It is coat lining looking like satin on one side and flannel on the reverse. I have used it in the past and love it. Checked out all local stores and many web sites and just have not been able to find it anywhere. If any of you...

The following is from "A Great Notion Newsletter" ) which I thought was pretty timely: Keith's Tech Tip Hi There I've got a simple tip for you this month. Now that winter is here, it' storm season and we've sure been having our share here on the finall wet coast this...

Hello all- I've just found this newsgroup and am hoping someone here can help me out. Let me explain... (and yep... I've checked the FAQ and poured through many old messages before posting this.. so hopefully I'm not being trollish...) I work in the costume department at a college in Wisconsin. We...

I'm going to buy myself a new serger for Xmas - Yeah!!! Anyway, I know I want a 5 thread so I can do a chain stitch and an overlock, but which one? Anybody have advice as to what to look out for and which ones to stay away from? TIA Hoku

Hi, I downloaded the free designs off the Janome website and put them on a blank memory card. The designs are on the memory card and I put the card in the sewing machine and it acknowledges that the card is in but it does not show the designs. I tried this on a Janome Embroidery Machine 300E.

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Joy Hardie's cat walked across a keyboard and came up with this: I think if you copy something for mass production re-sale you have to change or modify it by 30% to make it legal (from what I recall in my baby swimwear production days). But, if you are just making something for...

I was down to the wire on making Christmas presents and had just a few to complete. Not knowing what to give, I came across a potpourri bag made from fabric. Has anyone done this? You take two pieces of fabric, 8x14 inches and sew them right sides together on three sides, making a bag. Then you...

Do you think I would be better off with the PS6000, or should I go for the NX400 machine. Price is roughly equal.....PS6000 has more "goodies" and stitches on it........ Advice anyone?? I would love to hear it.......

I am not sure what I did, but almost everytime I reply to a post, only on this news group, it shows up somewhere other than beneath the original post. Does it show up that way to all of you? Also, If anybody replied to my post about downsizing it didn't show up. Could someone please reply to...

Are different brands of zippers compatible? I have a travel pack, which used to have a small day pack that zipped on to the front of it with a YKK #10 spiral zip. Somebody stole the daypack. I'm planning to get another daypack, and sew one side of a zip onto it so I can attach it to my travel...

ok, gang, I opened my big mouth when the RV writer in the local newspaper recommended the sewing genie for RV travelers!! ( see my note to her below this post...) and she called, and was really interested in what I wrote, she'd had a sneaky feeling that it was as I described it. Anyway, I told...

Hello. I have a quilt designer that I am sort of afraid to use because I seem to blow a fuse with every project. Granted, I am not the most skilled quilter, but it seems that the slightest tug leads to disaster. Has anyone else had this problem? I could really use some advice. Thank you. Janet

a quick pic of what I've been up to (in addition to piecing 42 simple blocks that I may put together this weekend) "Santa's Workshop--Ricebag Division" and "Rice Bags closeup" These measure about 38" x 4" and the covers are removable. I put buttonholes in the covers and the rice bag itself and...

Here's the list I"ve come up with, with your help, so far. Any comments? Janome Gem 11 pounds $299 Viking ( sarah, discontinued) White (mighty mender 4#, W750?) Elna Lotus ( discontinued) Singer Feather weight ( collectors item, $400 or so)

I am in the process of sewing a zipper with a fly into a pair of pants that I copied for DH and would like to know if anyone would want to share thier favorite way of doing this. I have made several of these pants, but was wondering if there might be a better, faster or simpler way. Does...

DH just informed me this is my Christmas present. What is the best software, or what do I need, to adapt other formats of images? I am not even sure if I am asking this correctly, but I noticed that there are companies that cater to certain brands of machines, and I would like to know how easy,...

I am making a dress for my daughter who is a size 3 from a pattern in which the smallest size is 7. I traced the pattern and played with it until it looked right, then made a muslin. I did pretty good on the bodice and am now going to start on the skirt then continue with a long sleeve jacket. I...

I pulled on pants and shirt, wondered whether it was Saturday, and, intending to check the clock on my computer, opened the sewing-room door -- and exclaimed "Hey! It's *bright* in here!" With a new coat of snow on the lawn and the sun low in the east, I could have sewn in here by natural...