On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 18:56:44 +0100, "Le Gance" wrote: I appreciate that it's not directly related to textiles but thought it was close enough to interest all of the craft groups I subscribe to - and it's about fifty million posts short of being spam! I've found 15...

I have two pregnant friends, one of whom is expecting twins. I'm planning to make some baby clothes for the happy couples' babies, and one thing I'd like to make is footed pajamas. I'm wondering if anyone here has made footed pajamas for babies or toddlers, and if so, if you would recommend a...

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i understand there is a way using crazy glue to make thread very stiff making it easy to pass thru a neddle how is that done?

I am going to start a personal business which is done by sewing 5-600 gms/ms nylon or polyester fabrics, with up to 4 times superposition. I will make big cushions filled with polystirene where kids, dogs and grown ups can sit, lay, horseride and so on. Dimension about 2x1,5 mts (7x5 fts). I have...

I`m sure you are all fed up with seeing that title again, but.....I have promised my daughter and her two friends that if I get the pattern I`ll see what I can do for them! Now they won`t let me forget it. I have contacted you, Cynthia and Emily privately, but realise you may not be able to help...

heyo, i assembling my holloween costume this year and plan on going as willy wonka and need a purple velvet jacket sewn up. i'm curious to see if anyone would be willing to trade sewing services for a bunch of really super yummie chocolate--made from the rarest of rare venuzuelean cocao. drop a...

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 was just hired to sew a couple skating costumes for a pair and the lycra supplier I used to use (several years ago) has gone out of business. It's more fun to be able to go to a major supplier rather than the local store...so they get something out of the ordinary. I have been doing an on-line...

I've just been given some beautiful old linens and handmade laces. Some have mildew spot and other marks of age. What would be the best way to wash them? Is there any hope that some of the mildew might disappear? Thanks for any advice you can give me. Fran

I wanted to post a picture of the complete shirt that gave me so much GRIEF! I tried every suggestion offered for sewing metallic thread on silk....and it was still a bear. Actually, it wasn't metallic thread - I realized I mis-stated as it was really MYLAR thread. Sewing strips of sheer silk...

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...

Good morning, I made the fish costume for my 2nd DD and she loved it, but the problem was the inch-thick foam , couldn't sew it on my machine especially when 2 thicknesses had to be sewn. Ended up sewing most of it by hand. Was it just me or what? Thank goodness for whoever invented Transparent...

can it be done? perhaps with a wash-out or tear away stabilizer? if not, what is the most likely way to attach the 36" widths to make wider fabric (this is for creating a ghost. i need to make a robe & cape with hood)? also, sewing cheesecloth to premade sweatshirt & pants... hand sew or machine?...

So, I got a Kenmore Monogrammer. Singer monogrammers for vertical needle machines seem to be about as common as a month of mondays, and kenmore monogrammers crop up all the time, so I figured I'd get one and see if I could use it. I can't. Basically, the device is made for a machine with a...

Anyone know the reputation of children's sewing machines? I want to get one for my 8 year old granddaughter, but after looking on eBay it's confusing. I don't want to get junk -- it would frustrate her to have something that doesn't function well. Thank you Joan

Does anyone know of any patterns for German "OOMPA Band" outfit patterns? My brother is a tuba player and just joined a band and suggested to me he needs an outfit. I can't find any patterns. Thanks, Joy

I am look for a cotton print with Vikings.......not the football guys, the Nordic marauder types, cartoon Vikings would be good too. I just need a little bit. Has anyone seen such a thing? Anybody have anything stashed away? I will gladly pay postage or whatever you feel is reasonable. This is for...

As I have been searching around for "viking fabric" I found this website that seems to have some very nice fabric at really good prices that I thought you might be interested in perusing. Not a sales pitch, just a thought. I just ordered some stretchy velvet for a little winter lounging attire ...

Okay people: You know your stash is getting a bit out of hand when......(finish the statement ladies and gents!) Cynthia My contribution: You know your stash is getting a bit out of hand when you can pull out the large piece of cotton needed for "Jack Sparrow's" shirt and find enough other...