I make these climbing shoe covers. I am using a 2 1/4" grosgrain but I am looking for something a little more abrasion resistant and a little heavier? I do not want to cut to width or cut to length and would rather buy by the roll. Anyone have any ideas? colors: black, and forest green

I've been sewing basic bodysuits and unitards for my kids' gymnastics and would now like to make some with contrast lycra binding. Has anyone ever done this on a leotard or swimsuit? I've tried it numerous times but can't seem to get it right. I follow the pattern instructions, stitching first...

I'm looking for solid color fleece fabric - sold by the yard - that is about 85% to 95% nylon fleece, and the remainder spandex (to make the fabric stretch well during use). Can anyone recommend a site that has good quality fleece fabric with these characteristics? -- W

IMS writes: "Sorry about your health issues" Issues?? How very sanitary. Anderson just wrote about having to GIVE UP SEWING for health reasons, yet IMS can hardly wait to flog her? in the superfluous 2nd paragraph with a "you shoulda", a shaming statement, and explaining the great error of her ways...

In particular, the complete thread tension assembly. Email me please:

Hi, I am from Australia and am interested in obtaining burda magazines of any age. If anyone knows how I could obtain them please email me at I will be very grateful, thanking you in advance.

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

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.

My wife has a Toyota 8800 sewing machine. She has tried to use the Zig Zag stitch function but although it does the Zig Zag stitch it doesn't pull the material through. There are 19 different stitch patterns available and the other 18 all pull the material through. Anyone any ideas?

Hello: I bought a used Nelco sewing machine for my 15-year old daughter. She wants to take classes at JoAnn and I thought this might be a good machine to start on. I got it at an auction. While I don't know much about sewing machines in particular, I do know a bit about mechanical things in...

DH's ink pen broke in the dryer. The dryer is black, the clothes are black, and I am RED!!! Please tell me there is a better solution than murder. QSH

Hi. I own a velour jogging suit that is a little too big for me. It still looks okay when I wear it, but it is a bit on the baggy side. I was wondering if any of you know if velour can be shrunk in the wash/dryer? Thanks for any info.

Can I wash silk dupioni in cold water?Thanks,Wanda

Can anyone help me with making handmade buttonholes? Thanks, Wanda

Hello, I live in the U. S. and I am in the process of researching the possibility of starting a home sewing business. The research has brought me to the Wool and Textile Labeling Acts. I have a few questions pertaining to fiber content labels. I hope someone in the group who is already in the...

Hello, A long, long, time ago I read a post here that gave the measurements for various size dolls. Not the height, but the chest, mid-section, arm and legs. It was specific for sewing doll clothes. Seems not all dolls are created equally in circumference. I printed out the post, then lost it....

Hello All! I am making a very basic straight skirt with a matching cardigan style jacket. The fabric is a wool, actually it's some men's suiting fabric I bought a couple years ago to make a suit for my husband. The project never materialized, no pun intended, so now the fabric is mine. I will...

Hello, I am going to make a cloth Christmas elf to dress up my front porch. The porch has a roof that will protect the doll from drenching rain, but he still needs to be as waterproof as possible just in case foul weather hits when I'm not home to rescue the little guy. I thought I would spray...

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"...

How do you baste canvas? Just go in and out each sguare? I have a small canvas carpet projet with a difficult design that I want to change to a simple pattern. My colors a Auburn (67 yards) Grape (8 yards) Mustard (7 yards) Paprika (9 Yards) Barley (165 Yards) Pine (16 Yards) Hemlock (11 Yards)