Hi, in the seventies I used to make my nightgowns out of a cotton fabric with narrow bands of flat fabric and narrow bands of bubbled fabric between them. It often came with small roses printed on it. That fabric was THE BEST for nightgowns, but I haven't seen it in years. My sister thinks it is...

Greetings unto the List, Please forgive the plug, but we have a fantastic linen co-op going on right now on our period fabric co-op group. Please come and join us and get yourself some great period fabric for cheap. Here is the yahoo group:...

Hi Everyone, I have joined this group to share with you this wonderful world of Sewing. My name is Nicole and I have some cute clipart at http://www.nicoleincolor.etsy.com Please take a look; I am sure you will find something you like. Thank You and I look forward to reading your...

Tony the Tiger gr-r-r-r-r-r-reat, even. *beaming* It's always a great day, don't you think, when you find out that the optometrist who told you two years ago that you had two separate ophthalmologic conditions, either of which would cause you to go blind, was dead wrong? WHOOHOO!!!!!!!! (I...

Can someone please tell me what size and type of needle to use to sew patent leather? You may Email me at this address TIA ;-) Py

Hello All~ I was just curious - I have quite a few dress shirts that are a tad too big on me - but I still like the shirts. I was just curious as to how easy it would be to alter them into a size that fits me better - i.e. altering one from a 16 down to a 15 - I'm mainly just concerned with the...

Hi All, Does anyone know whether the cutting blade can be moved out of the way or removed so that the overlocker does not cut the fabric as I overlock?!? ------------------------------------- H*E*L*P P*L*E*A*S*E

Hi, Anyone have a recommendation on a steam iron. My daughter doesn't like hers and I haven't bought one in a long time. Thanks in advance.

I am repairing a pretty good shadecloth I had custom made about five years ago. The thread detereriorated, and the edging and some grommets pulled out. I was able to repair some of it by using some new cloth. But on the corner grommets, three pulled out completely, and the edging and cloth is...

Anyone who needs a service manual for the Pfaff 130-6 machine can find it in my ebay store. Check dakota*horse out. I list this because I have seen several questions re the Pfaff 130 so this might be helpful to you. ------------------------------------- (__) (oo) ...

I recently bought a brand new Black & Decker Steam Advantage iron (model F2200). This is one with a "Ceramic Glide" soleplate. I've owned it less than a week and I am already having problems with it. The specific problem I am having is that on occasion it is staining my clothes. This...

Anyone know where I can get aluminum rope pull strips? You sew in a round cord on canvas, then thread the sewn canvas and cord through the aluminum extrusion. The extrusion has been fastened to something solid, and this gives you a starting point of attachment for the canvas on an awning. Is...

------------------------------------- I saw the greatest fabric in Etsy used on a handbag. I have emailed the maker who has been very helpful but just had a remnant for it and the remnant has no signs of a name. I purchased the handbag from her she was so helpful but would love to find out where...

Does anyone know how to replace the elastic around the top of a sock? I have a bag full of socks that don't stay up any more but are perfectly fine. Thanks. JOhn

Hi, :) I'm a fairly decent sewer, I have sewn everything from market bags to complicated garments, however, I have never sewn with silk. A friend gave me a small bag of 100% silk ends and left overs. I thought I could piece them together to make the lining of a wool scarf. (I'm thinking that...

Could someone tell me where to find a pattern for using old jeans and turning them into pocketbooks, or a how to do it book. I would like to learn to make these for my nieces for next christmas. Thanks Pam

I have tried to get my Wiss pinking shears sharpened locally. No good. No one does it anymore around here anymore (Sacramento CA). Boo Hoo Does anyone have a contact for some place in the US where I can send my pinking shears for sharpening? liz young (in cloudy california)

Hello Everyone My Pfaff serger's presser foot lifter was disengaged somehow. When I try to raise the presser foot, it won't work and there was a flap coming out. I am hoping this is a rather easy problem to fix and won't require a trip to repair shop. Does anyone out there know how to fix this...

I found out one of the problems I was having. When finished sewing, I'd pull out the material, and three threads would come out the bottom. A local who contacted me said to rotate the needle just past top, and it would come out cleanly. It works. Now, is there a disengage for when you wind...

I am looking for patterns and instruction for making gloves (sewn). I have found some interesting sights online but not many patterns. Have you? ------------------------------------- Nancy K Fine Linen n Scarlett