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sleeves! by
wad
I'm making a top and the sleeve seems to be too big for the arm hole -
and they've gathered - how can this be fixed!
Thanks
nada
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January 13th 04 11:00 AM
by wad
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January 13th 04 09:43 AM
by M00ie
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sizing machine embroidery? by
star8
I am learning to use a Simplicity Embroidery machine (Brother equiv),
a very basic beginner machine.
I recently purchased a disk of designs which i successfully converted
to PES format using my amazing box, and want to know if it is possible
to resize the designs as they were originally received...
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January 12th 04 08:16 PM
by Åsa W
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sweatshirt material by
azalea
does anyone know what the proper name for "sweatshirt shirt" material
is? is this a specialty material or do you think i'd be able to find
it at any fabric store?
thanks a bunch :)
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Has anyone made this project from this simplicity pattern? by
ferret_lover
Hi everyone. I'm not really new here, but I dont post a lot. I'm more
of a lurker. I'm learning to sew and trying to get some insight on some
of the things about this sewing stuff. I recently purchased a
Simplicity Pattern # 9004. It is pet crafts-making a "tent" bed, a
"fish" bed, and a little...
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Sewing For Dummies by
Jerry Ingerski
Please tell me if there is a machine to do just plain straight stiches for
doing dungarees and pants and adding patches. I am a "single Dad" with
growing kids who need hemming all the time. My own jeans too.
I have an old Singer machine but it does not seem strong enough to go
through the tough...
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.jpg converted to embroidery? by
Terry
How does one take either a photo or a simple drawing in jpg format and
convert it to a format readable by electronic embroidery sewing machines -
Janome, Brother, etc. Has anyone written a simple computer program that will
make the conversion?
Terry
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January 11th 04 06:01 PM
by Terry
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OT _ Attn Cea by
TerriLee In WA
I tried to email you, and my email was returned. It said your mail box is
full?! I'll try again on Saturday, OK?
--
TerriLee in WA (state) USA
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1940s and back patterns of all times by
Dru
I am looking for sewing, crochet, knitting and all other kinds of patterns
for clothing and common details of the time. ie: bra pattern from the 1920,
WWII patterns; Clothes, Snoods, toys, coats, how to make your own fabric and
more.
I have an interest of anything including shoes ( shoe...
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Cutting satin; Or: Crime Delayed by
[email protected]
Crime scene:
Muslin-covered cutting table, Cea's sewing room.
Victim: (soon to be cadaver, if she keeps cutting at the same rate):
One length of expensive, slithery satin, destined to back a rather
nice fake fur sofa throw. Simple slash-and-sew project.
Transgression:
First attack on fabric, an...
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January 10th 04 11:01 PM
by Pogonip
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Do I Want A Serger? by
QuilterD
DH almost got me a serger for Christmas, but I'm not sure if I want one. I
don't sew clothes anymore since my daughter is grown and do mostly quilts and
home decorating type projects. I'm really not familiar at all with what a
serger can do (other than seams for knits) and would appreciate your...
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Featherweight and treadle sewing machines by
Dru
I am looking for a featherweight sewing machine in any kind of shape.
I'd like to find one locally ( MILWAUKIE, OREGON -- USA.
Also Treadle sewing machines
But I'll consider machines from other locations.
Dru
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January 10th 04 02:13 AM
by Dru
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1940s and back patterns of all times by
Dru
I am looking for sewing, crochet, knitting and all other kinds of patterns
for clothing and common details of the time. ie: bra pattern from the 1920,
WWII patterns; Clothes, Snoods, toys, coats, how to make your own fabric and
more.
I have an interest of anything including shoes ( shoe...
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January 10th 04 02:13 AM
by Dru
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ebay: RA Men's tailoring book by Clarence Poulin by
I am auctioning (ebay) a copy of that rare men's tailoring and drafting book
by Clarence Poulin-- Tailoring Suits the Professional Way...***exquisitedly
rare***, you may not have heard of it before but I read somewhere that a
Threads article listed it's value at $5,000!! (ouch). My reserve is...
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Blanket hem stitch??? by
Claude Davis
My wife loves to make make blankets from heavy fleece material. She stitches
around all four sides with yarn for a border. In doing this, she pulls the
entire 50 feet or so of yarn thru the first stitch, then thru 2nd, etc.
I'm positive there must be some method of hand stitching a border...
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I think I am nuts . . . by
Sami
I just went through my stash, which is very little really, and am
rather amused by all the mish-mash that is in it. I have silk and
lovely cottons, and some fabric I bought and never used for a quilt.
Now looking at it - some of it years after buying it - and I realize I
am very much the magpie...
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Favorite Serger stitch Survey by
shereesews
1. What is your favorite serger "stitch", serger "feature" and/or
serger "foot", and how have you been using this?
2. How long did it take for you to get comfortable with using your
serger?
3. Have you taken a class on how-to use your serger? Or have you
taught yourself how to use your...
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Difference between overlocks and coverstich? by
unbroken
I'm considering investing in a serger. And while searching for one I had to
choose wether I wanted a overlock or coverstitch. Can someone tell me the
difference? Thanks.
Isabella
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Advice please about cotton terry or velour by
[email protected]
i'm trying to find that REALLY plush, thick, heavyweight turkish
cotton--the same kind they make those great fancy-hotel robes with...
i've tried searching the net and the specialty fabric stores nearby
but no luck...
anyone have anywhere else i can look? thanks
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January 8th 04 08:59 AM
by Kyla
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