I have spent some time looking over patterns (diagrams) from the 19th century. Looking at how they were made and the fact that ladies HAD to convert (draft) the given pieces based on their own measurments ensured a proper fit. (How the heck do you do that anyways?? For the life of me I cant figure...

Much snipping for change of topic... The major difference between home sewing methods of shirt construction and factory methods lies in the construction of the front plackets (home sewing patterns typically use a separate, sewn-on band -- rtw plackets are cut-on, interfaced and turned...

Why do all my knit cotton collars develop a permanant crease in them after a few washings? It sure is annoying as most of the time I look like a slept in the shirt, anything that can be done to remove it, I try ironing but these are in permanantly. Seems to happen to every name brand I...

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...

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(posted to other groups but not x-posted) I have just purchased my first sewing machine and am going to learn how to sew. I bought an old (1968) sewing machine in mint condition (just needs a little "tune up") from a lady who hasn't used it in years (she even gave me the original owner's manual!)....

When I adjust the bobbin tension to the instruction manual on my Bernina 1000 the top tension has to be set at 9 on the dial in order to sew normally. Normal top tension setting is 5. How do I reset the top tension so that it is set on 5 for normal sewing? Background information: I recently...

Or beading on a wedding dress for that matter? I've done eveningwear, just wondering if there are any specific tips on bridal. All your thoughts are welcome! Lhontas

looking for a 3' by 5 to 6' sewing mat for pinning patterns to protect table top. Fold up for storage would be nice. Maybe 1/8" thick TIA

I have a number of sewing patterns that I will sell. Some of these were as much as $12.50 new. The Stretch and Sew patterns include many sizes in one package. The McCalls, Simplicity, Butterick, etc., were generally purchased to fit a person weighing 115 - 125 pounds and about 5'4" in height. ...

Newbie here - looking to be more environmentally friendly this year and sew my own shopping bags instead of using the plastic bags provided by the supermarkets. Does anyone have example patterns that I could use ? Regards Maisie

I am currently fitting a gal whose high bust measurement is 40.5", bust 48.5", waist 40", and hip 43", back to waist 17.75". That's not a mistake, her hips are only _three_ inches larger than her waist. No fanny, at all! She was _very_ surprised to learn that her right arm, shoulder to wrist is...

I have the complete set of the Time-Life series "Art of Sewing" for sale. There are 17 volumns copyrighted 1975. These are great for someone who appreciates vintage books.

Hi all, I have a Singer Professional 14U12 Overlocker, and I am having a problems with it. I was wondering if any of you knowledgable sewing people could help me with it, as I am a complete sewing newbie. The problem is that the machine just won't turn ! If you try to move the hand crank to...

"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. ...

Joy, I know you're fond of fine cotton threads... I bumped into these by mistyping a website. Dunno anything about them other than they exist. http://www.threads.com/ and http://www.baglady.com/BagLadyPresentsPresencia.htm Kay

Does anyone have a pattern for the Maya Baby Sling? aeromom

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NAYY, but I know how we all like to accumulate good stash at reasonable prices: I have this 'thing' about exploring new sites and fabric sources, and recently I stumbled across this one. Shared it over at RCTQ, but I know some of us do charity sewing/quilting also, so here it...

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