I was watching an "X-treme Makeovers" rerun last night, and I saw a stylist advising a guy to have his tie-dyed T-shirts tailored. I'd never considered this possibility, but now that it's in my head... I wear a lot of T-shirts (very few button-up shirts). I'm willing to invest the time and...

is it possible to identify (either exactly or not-so-exactly), country/city/specific factory where a RTW or bespoke garment was manufactured, by examining it, if there are no labels?

Hello All, These are questions that were asked: Any fabric left? PLENTY, JUST LET ME KNOW AS SPECIFICALLY AS POSSIBLE WHAT KIND OF PRINTS, and maybe which state it's going to How many yards in your stash? Um, did this mean cubic yards, or what? I measure stash in the

Can any of you point me to a web site and/or a book giving instructions for altering a pattern to fit a large bust? (40D in US) Every technique I've ever tried has not turned out well. Things pull across the front and the back (I have broad shoulders, too) and the armholes are always too tight. ...

Hello All, I have hit that place in life where I have more fabric than I will use in a lifetime. I would like to give it away but I have to ask you to pay for the shipping. We are talking about 100% cotton, mostly Hoffman, Marcus, etc. that has been stored pet-free and smoke-free after washing...

My daughter finally taped together her jumper pattern (from my pattern drafting software) and when we made it up in some navy gabardine I got for cheap from trimfabric.com and she tried it on, we decided that the fabric doesn't have enough interest itself to carry the straight line and needed some...

Has anyone used iron on transfers for putting pictures on tshirts or pillow cases? Any tips? Is it best to copy the picture directly onto the transfer paper or have picture scanned and then use a printer? Thanks.

I got this wild hair to use painters canvas for a coat. Anyone sewed with it?

Not much out there on shot fabric. I find a little. I'd also be looking at something of shirting quality, little thicker than maybe quilting needs. Anybody know any sources? I was looking at Portsmouth Fabrics, but their website is broken when you try to look at the detail of a fabric. Dwight

I need to stencil names on white, stretchy 100% nylon, tightly-knit fabric used in an athletic garment. Can someone recommend a spray paint that will work well? Ken (to reply via email remove "zz" from address)

Welcome Sewists and new posters! Here are some guidelines to posting to the sewing newsgroups. In case you are wondering where you are and how you got here, you are in a newsgroup, AKA "usenet" which is a part of the internet that has been around much much longer than the www, which it is not a...

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?

I know there's instructions online for doing your own fitting dummy (or whatever they are called). Can anyone point me to one of those instruction sites, or to someone who sells adjustable dummies for men? Dwight

Hi Newsgroup, I have a question: Where can I get a programm to convert data from *.cdr/*.cmx (CorelDraw) or *.wmf/*.eps/*.ai into *.pes or *.pem, without using Bitmap like PE-Design. thanks for helping Frank Neumann

Am looking for a Santa Claus pattern.

Hi, its me again.. sometimes lurker, occasional poster, with a new serger. I chose the White 1600 because of the price and a friend was very happy with a similar model. I figured its a place to start, to see if I enjoy and will use a serger. So far I like using it. Threading it was interesting, a...

Has anyone heard of or know anything about Elize 'CT4-820' multineedle chainstitch machine (smocker?) with clutch motor? It's probably from the early 70's (guessing). I have one and would like to sell but I know nothing about it, nor can I find anything on it. Capron Carter is a name that is on...

I have two different issues of Belle Armoire magazine on Ebay. The Winter 2002 issue and Spring 2002 are available. Here's a link: http://tinyurl.com/maks The Winter 2002 issue is no longer available from the publisher. This issue features Blueprinting Photos on Fabric, Photos on Silk,...

Hi all, I'm fairly new to this newsgroup, though I've been lurking a while. It seems like a great resource. Anyway, I'm in the market for a new sewing machine. Previously I've been borrowing my mum's old mechanical machine, which does straight, a couple of varieties of zig-zag, and what I think are...

Aloha, I'm just starting my sewing classes this month and I'm looking a wooden sewing box for all my sewing kits. Anybody know where can I buy it? Please let me know, will you? thanks