Anyone have instructions on how to make a net dish scrubber? Thanks, aeormom

I am making a ballroom skirt for a costume party my husband and I are attending. I have the skirt put together, with just some finishing and hemming remaining. The top layer is chiffon, and the underlayer is a lining. Each layer is a double skirt. The chiffon also has godets. I am planning to...

Does anyone know if the zigzagger for the vertical shaft machines, will work on a Model 99k. I think its the same one that's used on the model 221 featherweight. Thanks Sharon

I'm new to this group and I have a question. A neighbor has a Singer 5528 for sale and I want to know if anyone has this and if you like the machine? I checked online and it's from about 1980-1982. It's only $40.00. I haven't got to see the machine, so I don't anything about it. Is it a slant? I...

I am not sure what I did, but almost everytime I reply to a post, only on this news group, it shows up somewhere other than beneath the original post. Does it show up that way to all of you? Also, If anybody replied to my post about downsizing it didn't show up. Could someone please reply to...

Here's the list I"ve come up with, with your help, so far. Any comments? Janome Gem 11 pounds $299 Viking ( sarah, discontinued) White (mighty mender 4#, W750?) Elna Lotus ( discontinued) Singer Feather weight ( collectors item, $400 or so)

Ooooo! I love it. With a poem like that, I hesitate in asking what you (ATTEMPT) to stitch? JJMolvik

Hello, Does anyone have a pattern or directions for making micro mitts? (those tiny little oven mitts that you use for taking things out of the microwave) I've studied the construction of my existing pair but it would sure help my confidence if I had a pattern! What type of fabric can be used in...

Okay, here's another curtain question. I am in the midst of making my first insulated pair of curtains and have 1 panel finished. They are very heavy, made with a velvety-suede material, interlining and lining and are 110"x62" (1 panel). They are just a plain panel (like tab tops without the tab)....

Hi, I'm planning to buy a euro pro 7100. Is this a good sewing machine? Also where are euro pro's made? And has anyone found the Euro pro website? Thanks

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.

Hi, I'm new to sewing and need to know what machine is best to buy for sewing *stretchy* fabrics for dance-type wear such as lycra and stretch velvet. Is a serger better than a regular machine? If yes, then why? What price range am I looking at for a new machine? Any advice or additional info is...

I am looking for cloth and textile design software. any suggestion. also weaving software thanks john

Where can I find a pattern for a scissors holder? Like one you can hang on a wall in the kitchen or sewing room. Thanks, aeromom

Hi, I run a Baseball and Softball glove relacing service. I am wanting to add Name Embroidering as a service. I was wondering if you could give me some information or maybe point me in the right direction for what I should be looking for. Basically I would just be embroidering a person's name...

Hi! I've looked through pattern books galore and Web sites devoted to patterns, but I have been unable to find a jacket pattern for a shawl-collar coat for my size-14 daughter/child. Does anyone know where I can fid one? Thanks! Marilyn

something really simple, 1 seam up the back and a foot part, for example...elastic around the ankle--if i had any talent at all, i would be able to make something so darn simple...

Just ordered yummy velvet burnouts from equilter to make Christmas present scarves. Plan to finish with simple knotted fringe every ?1/4 inch - but what threads to use? Need bundle of threads to slink, rather than tangle. Suggestions? (delurking) Karen

I have searched my local fabric stores as well as the web with no luck. Does anyone have a source for Red Waistband (2-4 inch wide) elastic like is on boxer shorts. Thanks in advance, Crys

does that great job of hemming stuff? i saw one at my loacl dealer and REALLY want one but dont' know what in the world they are called... twin needles, and 2 straight rows of stitiching on the front and on the back it does this sort of serged-looking clean edge...