Forum: Quilting
May 24th 12, 07:38 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting,alt.sewing
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
need some advice! bernina on lawaway
On 5/24/2012 5:54 AM, Polly Esther wrote:
Great, Betsey. Since you are already comfortable with Viking, I'm so
glad you found one you'll love and be instantly familiar with. My
quilting buddy...
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Forum: Quilting
January 6th 12, 06:14 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting,alt.sewing
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,760
sewing machine totes?
On 1/5/2012 4:56 PM, betsey wrote:
do you use them? worth the cost? any brand preference? i'm starting
to sew more (after a looooooooooong absence) and taking some classes---
and trying to...
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Forum: Machine Knit
March 15th 11, 06:00 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.machine-knit
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,962
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Forum: Machine Knit
March 12th 11, 10:31 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.machine-knit
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,962
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Forum: Machine Knit
January 16th 11, 01:49 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.machine-knit
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,257
Help with decreasing
On 1/15/2011 8:42 AM, Barbara.R wrote:
I'm new to machine knitting and was wondering if there is a way to
decrease in the middle of a row as oppsed to just on the sides. Can
anyone help me...
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Forum: Needlework
February 8th 10, 09:04 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework,rec.crafts.textiles.sewing,alt.sewing
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Replies: 26
Views: 757,361
knitting for bespoke tailoring?
mirjam wrote:
thank you for the Interest and thus i told you some of the things that
happened ,,
Be well
mirjam
You have been busy!! I'm glad to see that. Sometimes when someone...
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Forum: Needlework
February 7th 10, 08:08 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework,rec.crafts.textiles.sewing,alt.sewing
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Replies: 26
Views: 757,361
knitting for bespoke tailoring?
mirjam wrote:
I now do it all without one seam i calculate a lot and make it all in
one piece without seams
mirjam
Where have you been? I've missed seeing your posts! Hope you can stick...
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Forum: Sewing
October 2nd 09, 12:18 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,903
Sewing machines back in fashion?
Bruce Fletcher (remove dentures to reply) wrote:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8283615.stm
Like neckties and dresses -- wait long enough and they come back in fashion.
--
Joanne
stitches...
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Forum: Sewing
June 22nd 09, 08:49 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,735
Dress form recommendations?
Kate XXXXXX wrote:
John Smith wrote:
I am starting to search for a dress form online, and I'm having
difficulty finding much information.
Can anyone suggest some good quality dress...
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Forum: Sewing
May 15th 09, 06:56 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,627
Best fabric for placemats and napkins?
Pat wrote:
Can anyone tell me of the best fabric for making placemats and napkins that
won't wrinkle and curl and need to be ironed? I want something that comes
out of the dryer looking...
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Forum: Sewing
May 8th 09, 10:25 PM Posted to alt.sewing,rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,951
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Forum: Sewing
April 29th 09, 02:16 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,840
Need a new machine, but which one?
Betsy wrote:
Pogonip wrote:
An older Pfaff is a hard machine to beat. My favorite in the
buttonhole department was the older Singers that you just dropped the
button into the foot,...
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Forum: Sewing
April 29th 09, 12:19 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,840
Need a new machine, but which one?
PatTX wrote:
BEI Design wrote:
::: Any ideas?
::
:: Since you don't state what your budget is it's almost
:: impossible to advise you. Also space constraints factor in.
Even so, you...
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Forum: Sewing
March 15th 09, 06:48 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn,alt.sewing,rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,093
any one working on a project
SteveB wrote:
I'm really going to be beaming when I get those awnings covered. And, we've
decided to do sail shaped pieces over a back yard area like they have on
modern playgrounds. Not...
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Forum: Sewing
March 15th 09, 03:38 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn,alt.sewing,rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,093
any one working on a project
SteveB wrote:
Last evening, I took two hours to repair a shadecloth that was 30' x 40'.
Some of the grommets had torn out. I was able, with my trusty Singer
111W155 machine to sew it all...
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Forum: Sewing
January 26th 09, 09:18 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,264
Replace elastic around top of sock?
Joy Beeson wrote:
Back in the sixties, when knee socks were all the rage, I held them up
by folding the top down over a rubber band.
Joy Beeson
Back in the 40s and 50s, probably before...
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Forum: Sewing
January 23rd 09, 02:56 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,085
Pattern for jean pocketbooks
wrote:
On Dec 24 2008, 11:49 pm, "Suzy" wrote:
wrote:
Could someone tell me where to find a pattern for using
old jeans...
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Forum: Quilting
December 20th 08, 02:03 AM Posted to alt.sewing,rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,254
Christmas Quilt
Kate XXXXXX wrote:
I finally finished the crazy quilt for my daughter in law for
Christmas. It has to be perfect and I would welcome your opinions!
http://tinyurl.com/crazyquilt
Looks...
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Forum: Sewing
December 16th 08, 12:28 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,898
Little help, please
BEI Design wrote:
Pogonip wrote:
BEI Design wrote:
SteveB wrote:
"Pogonip" wrote in message
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snip
Pogonip? ...
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Forum: Sewing
December 15th 08, 11:44 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,898
Little help, please
BEI Design wrote:
SteveB wrote:
"Pogonip" wrote in message
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snip
Pogonip? golfer? photog?
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Forum: Sewing
December 15th 08, 10:00 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,898
Little help, please
SteveB wrote:
I have a 1957 Singer 111W155 walking foot machine with cabinet and
everything but the light.
First question, where can I get a light? Or will I just have to put one
...
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Forum: Sewing
December 14th 08, 07:34 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,897
looking for an old type fabric
Kitty wrote:
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...
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Forum: Sewing
October 19th 08, 12:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing,alt.sewing
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,299
Toga
Bob Simon wrote:
I need to make a costume for an All Saints party. I want to look like
a Buddhist monk or perhaps the Dali Lama.
Does anyone know what the garment that they wear is called...
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Forum: Sewing
October 16th 08, 09:20 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,951
Best Sewing Links
wrote:
Best Sewing Links
Lily Abello has moved to http://www.mysewingspace.com/ Still an
invaluable resource page.
--
Joanne
stitches @...
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Forum: Machine Knit
October 16th 08, 01:00 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.machine-knit
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Replies: 5
Views: 14,438
Yarn source
Laura of San Diego wrote:
Hi. I'm just getting started with machine knitting. I've done hand
knitting for a long time and wanted to expand my horizons. I have a
standard gauge Brother...
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