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Adventures in book reviewing by joy beeson
One of the most-educational experiences in my sewing career was drafting a sleeveless bodice from scratch, following instructions in a book I found in the Indianapolis library. I never followed up on it to make the rest of the sloper and design my own dresses, but it broke me of being afraid...
October 9th 04 02:47 PM
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Advertise Your Crafts Here!!! by uRummage
To all: Visit uRummage, www.uRummage.com to place an ad or to browse our database for sales in your area.
September 7th 05 08:51 AM
by uRummage Go to last post
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Advice for a self teaching newbie by Spiderlashes2000
I want to learn how to sew. I have an old Sears Kenmore that I do not know how to use -- bought used with no instructions manual. It can do only two stitches and it didn't come with a "plug in" for extra stitches. I'm familiar with a lot of basic sewing concepts -- bias, stitch classes,...
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July 13th 04 06:06 PM
by Spiderlashes2000 Go to last post
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Advice for buying a machine by D. Janusson
I have been sewing for years on an old and tired machine with few features and am now in the market for a new one with some handy features. I love the idea of an embroidery machine but also want to do conventional sewing. I have been shopping around and am leaning towards the Husqvarna...
November 23rd 03 11:20 AM
by Trishty Go to last post
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Advice needed: quality measuring tape or similar, what to look for? by BEI Design
"mike anderson" wrote in message ... Hi, I am very much new to this and I would like to find a high quality measuring tape for clothes and fabric. Perhaps like what a top notch tailor would use. ...
May 4th 04 10:02 PM
by mike anderson Go to last post
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Advice on color coordination by Jennifer
Hello, I just moved in with my boyfriend who has a beautiful antique couch/ chair set. The upholstery is is a dark, forest green. The wood on the furntiure is very dark brown. Our walls are creme colored, and want to make pillows that will liven up the room. Any suggestions on what may work?
September 23rd 03 08:05 PM
by Emily Go to last post
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Advice on curtain widths by Lizzie
Usually when I make curtains I make them at least 2 widths and sometimes 2.5 widths. I'm making eyelet curtains for the first time and as you know this means they're not going to be gathered at the top in the usual way. I'm tempted to make them just 1.5 widths, mainly to save money as the fabric...
June 30th 04 01:54 AM
by AmazeR Go to last post
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Advice on what do I sew canvas with, ie thread and needle. by Trish Brown
Robert wrote: I am new to this forum, I am also new to sewing. I would really appreciate any info on what size thread and needle size to start out with sewing 10 oz. canvas. I am looking into making canvas camping tents. I already have a commercial sewing machine that I am learning how...
January 22nd 04 08:37 PM
by Ron Anderson Go to last post
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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
January 8th 04 09:59 AM
by Kyla Go to last post
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Advice re Sewing Machine by CindiA
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...
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May 22nd 12 05:54 AM
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Advice sought for fabric application/gluing problem please. by salmon
Hello, I want to apply some irregular shaped poyester fabric shapes to a tee shirt without sewing. The polyester shapes would take far too long to hem and sew on so I want to find a way of cutting them so they don't fray and then apply them to a tee-shirt where they will be secure, not lift at the...
March 16th 08 12:12 PM
by salmon Go to last post
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Advice, please: sewing machine repair in Austin, TX by Jolynne
I am having problems with my White ATS serger and need to take it in for repair. Does anyone have recommendations for repair shops in town? TIA, Jolynne
April 10th 04 08:46 PM
by Sarah Dale Go to last post
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Advice: how do you do dropped hems? by Rob
Trousers (pants) are worn quite wide at the moment and also long, giving a large "break". Can anyone tell me how to do a hem (at the end of the leg!) which is "dropped"; that is, longer at the back than at the front. Due to the angle, the turned-in material no longer distributes itself evenly...
October 18th 07 03:21 AM
by Joy Beeson Go to last post
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Advise needed, teaching sewing by Jeanne Burton
On Wed, 13 Jul 2005 23:34:48 -0400, "Ward" wrote: Hello, Two ladies working with a one of my relatives would like to learn how to sew. I have been sewing since I was a little girl and would say my sewing skills are pretty good. I've made everything except a formal gown. A...
July 28th 05 04:01 AM
by Ward Go to last post
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Aero Dust Spray by Mira
Hello, I'm newbie here but I lurk and read your posts. I'm into sewing apparel for myself or my niece. I have a lot of fabrics and buy more than I can sew. When I'm in the mood to sew and look at the fabrics which ones I will use for a summer dress and realized that I love fabrics that I dont want...
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April 30th 04 02:49 PM
by SewStorm Go to last post
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after market thread cutter by [email protected]
I just bought my daughter an old Singer- and sorry, since I'm not a collector I dont' know what one it is, but it runs well, but LOUDLY! My older daughter has a Hobby model Pfaff- a made for Pfaff from about 5 years ago. My Pfaff has a thread cutter on it that I really like- and I would love to...
February 1st 05 08:03 PM
by Cynthia Spilsted Go to last post
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Ag/farm Art workshop by romanyroamer
Hi all, Some of you may remember that apart from conventional sewing, I also Make farm/Ag Art. You have to make a wearable garment (piece of Art) from things that are grown, found or manufactured on a farm. This seems to be a purely Australian, New Zealand Thing that is conducted at mainly Field...
November 5th 06 05:14 AM
by romanyroamer Go to last post
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Again, monogrammers by Tom Farrell
So, I've finally got my hands on a Singer Deluxe Monogrammer that works on my machine, and I'm toying with it. It may be interesting once I've managed to collect more cams for it. I've been watching ebay very carefully for a while now to get it. I've deduced a few things about mechanical...
December 5th 05 04:40 PM
by Gada Go to last post
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Al helps me hem a neck by joy beeson
So there I sat in the rocking chair next to the big window in the living room, hemming down the lining of a mandarin collar on my latest sloper beta, with scissors, pin magnet, and ball of DMC Cordonnette #100 beside me, when it got to be time to do something else, so I stuck my needle into...
June 24th 05 07:54 AM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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Alan says I gotta tell you! by Kate Dicey
After many hours slaving over a hot computer, and nailing our ISP to the phone, the revamped web site is up and running. Some projects have gone, and lots are now reduced to pictures in a gallery. This has allowed me to get several new things up on the costume front: The timex French Hood: this...
July 7th 05 12:44 AM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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