Forum: Yarn
June 14th 07, 04:38 PM Posted to alt.sewing,rec.crafts.textiles.needlework,rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 273
Views: 19,891
Home again.
Dear Olwyn Mary,
I empathize with you and hope you will feel better soon. I've had a
violent cough since March, and my doctor has yet to be able to
pinpoint the cause. I'm glad you have been...
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Forum: Needlework
June 14th 07, 04:38 PM Posted to alt.sewing,rec.crafts.textiles.needlework,rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 264
Views: 12,614
Home again.
Dear Olwyn Mary,
I empathize with you and hope you will feel better soon. I've had a
violent cough since March, and my doctor has yet to be able to
pinpoint the cause. I'm glad you have been...
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Forum: Sewing
February 9th 07, 09:27 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 6
Views: 874
Wool Crepe Fabric - HELP!!
Dear Mignon,
First, wool crepe must be handled very carefully. Never put an iron
directly on it or press hard, or you will end up with shiny fabric.
Next, it should definitely be lined. If there...
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Forum: Sewing
January 30th 07, 04:11 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 4
Views: 806
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Forum: Sewing
December 30th 06, 08:44 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 4
Views: 722
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Forum: Sewing
December 14th 06, 08:25 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 5
Views: 997
Fitting Pants
Dear Andrea,
That means that the crotch is not deep enough. Rip out the top of the
legs, where you sewed the "U" of the crotch curve. Rip the legs down
to the knees (or thereabouts). Add a...
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Forum: Sewing
December 13th 06, 04:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 5
Views: 997
Fitting Pants
Men's (boys') pants are measured different than women's. Establish the
waistline with a piece of elastic tied around the child's waist.
Measure from the elastic to the floor in three areas--center...
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Forum: Sewing
December 7th 06, 05:41 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,795
Crepe backed satin
Dear SR Glickman,
Another tip on sewing seams. Test this first on scraps. Sew a
straight seam, and press it open. You'll see that it probably is very
puckery. Now on another scrap, sew a seam. ...
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Forum: Sewing
December 1st 06, 09:27 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,449
Sewing with Corduroy...any tips?
Dear Fiveda,
Corduroy can be sewn the same as velvet. First, make sure that you've
cut all the pieces in the same direction. It's very obvious is they
aren't, as the pile catches light...
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Forum: Sewing
November 13th 06, 08:58 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 2
Views: 655
Making a Pattern from Existing Clothing
Dear Grace,
You can easily pin draft each piece separately. Make sure that you put
grainlines on each piece. (For example, undercollars are usually cut
in two piece, on the bias.) To pin draft,...
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Forum: Sewing
October 3rd 06, 10:24 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 4
Views: 688
Bleaching??
You can't use regular bleach on polyester--it will set the yellow. Try
Oxyclean or Miracle White, both in the laundry section at the grocery
store
Teri
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Forum: Sewing
August 24th 06, 02:12 AM Posted to alt.sewing,rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 2
Views: 735
Saggy bottom
Dear My Word,
Rip the crotch seam open. Remove the ellastic from the lower back
crotch. Pull the back towards the front between your legs, until it
feels better. You may need to re-shape part of...
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Forum: Sewing
August 21st 06, 05:57 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 4
Views: 758
wedding dress with manadrain collar...help
Jacquie,
If the dress has a plain jewel neckline, you can make your own mandarin
collar. Here's how: Measure from the center back to the shoulder seam
around the neck. Record this measurement,...
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Forum: Sewing
August 4th 06, 12:54 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 5
Views: 718
please bear with a beginner :}
Dear Hlandis,
First, ready-to-wear (RTW) sizes and commercial patterns have no
relation to each other. Patterns come in group sizes. You must have
picked up the 10-12-14 size instead of the...
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Forum: Sewing
July 23rd 06, 04:25 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,275
Waistband Interfacing
Dear Friends,
I had a pair of trousers languishing in my closet since last November,
in need only of a waistband. I had no waistband interfacing, and when
I decided I had to get the pants done, I...
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Forum: Sewing
July 6th 06, 12:03 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,073
Rug Repairs: I consider this ssewing--A question
Dear Cea,
Is this a pile rug? If so, you can repair it yourself if you can find
the right colors. A fine wool yarn will work. You need a punch
needle. There are several types--all do the same...
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