Hello -- I've been lurking awhile, this is my first post. I need to buy an inexpensive, simple, lightweight sewing machine to carry to quilting classes. I presently have an old Singer which works okay but weighs a ton-and-a-half, it's a killer to schlep around. I've seen several inexpensive...

S R Glickman wrote: Does anyone know how to remove silly putty from sheets? We've tried freezing it and washing it but to no avail. I Googled on "removing silly putty" and found lots of different ideas. Take your pick.

Hello, I'm looking for a manual for a Brother XL721 sewing machine. I found http://www.sewconsult.com/, but they charge money for the PDF manual. Is there an alternative? Thanks, Thufir

Does anyone remember there having been a store in the San Francisco Bay Area East Bay that specialized in fabrics and supplies for bra-making? I remember one having been in the Alameda/Emeryville or maybe San Leandro kind of area, but can't find it in the yellow pages. Thx, Pora

Forgive the strange subject line bit its 4:30 am here on the east coast of the US and my brain isnt quite functioning yet...:) I am a nurse and I work with disabled children. Many of the children have sensory deficits, ie; blind, deaf, ect. and one in particular that I work with has only her left...

I am looking for one for a 11 yr old that will last her a while. any recommendations? thanks

Anyone ever had a rug (not a carpet) repaired? I pulled a 9 X 12 Karastan wool rug off the curb last night This is an excellent quality machine-woven rug, a big Karastan. I got a good look at it this morning. Compared to some of the wonderful antique Persian rugs on sale for beaucoup bucks,...

Hi - I just got a Singer sewing machine as a hand-me-down from my sister. Is there a page which displays a large number of models so I might make a guess as to which model corresponds to mine? Where would I look for the model number on the machine?

Hi, does anyone know how to align the needle post in a Singer 500 Rocketeer? Mine is misaligned such that it touches the hook with every stitch. Zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing...

I am selling my Kenmore 19001 (exactly the same machine as the Janome 5700)Sewing/Embroidery Machine. I have purchased a new machine and I have another Kenmore computerized sewing machine so I need to clear out a little room!!! This machine is in PERFECT working condition. I will also include a...

Jack Schmidling wrote: I am looking for a small hoop for darning socks on a machine but it seems to be a lost art. js Most well-stocked craft shops have small hoops suitable for hand guiding darning.

I took in a lot of the information about the neck chillers and started to make some. I made 8 on the first run, and took them to a blacksmithing workship I went to. Even though it was not above 70 degrees, and there was a nice breeze blowing, I still sold 5 of the 8. I need to make a lot more, and...

I am writing to apologise for my actions for a) crossposting. b) advertising in the incorrect area's. c) upsetting the good people who use these newsgroups for their intended purpose. I am pretty well conversed with the newsgroups and can only again apologise for my actions. As with most other...

I had an idea that sounded great, but it isn't working out too well - maybe someone here knows the answer. I got some dissolving paper, and ran it through a copy machine to print the pattern on it I wanted to embroider. Then I put a light coat of basting spray on it, and tacked the paper to...

I just ended up buying a Rose as well as the Platinum 770 on ebay. Sheesh, I'm too impulsive. Anyway, I will be reselling one of them. I know that the 770 doesn't have embroidery capability, but how useful is the Rose without the reader? It came with the extra card#30. I checked out the 770 at...

Can someone tell me if it is advantageous to have an Integrated Dual Feed system on the machine? I know Pfaff has it on some (all?) of their machines. As I am still consdiering a machine I wanted to know if this is something worth having on a machine. Is it partcularly helpful with any particular...

bj wrote: I am looking to buy a sewing machine that will meet my minimal needs. I do not plan on doing a lot of fancy sewing. Hem repair, simple outfits for class projects, etc. I will probably teach my 11 year old daughter a few basic things too. I have read the FAQ but when I went to...

Our school is having a fête at the end of October and I'm trying to think of some cheap, pretty things I can make from my excess fabric stash (sorry! I shouldn't swear on the ng!) I've already dressed a battalion of tiny kewpie dolls in gathered lace dresses and put sequin hats on their bumpy...

I need a new roof on the house so I am trying to start sewing for others again...but this time trying to be profitable. So, even after reading the many posts on this subject I have another question.... When purchasing special items for a project...ie. wooly nylon for the serger in a special color...

I've got machines narrowed down (given price and function) to these: Brother Computerized Sewing Machine, Model CS-8072 for $289 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=1951286&cat=4770&type=1&dept=4044&path=0%3A4044%3A4064%3A90433%3A4770 Brother Sewing Machine, Model XL-6562 for...