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Need help with skirt style
I have a large piece of slinky in my stash and want to make a skirt.I can't decide if I want an "A" line or 4 to 6 panel skirt. It's a fairly heavy fabric beside being very stretchy. I'm thinking the...
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tops
I have a couple of tops cut out that I hope to begin to get the sewing started. I also need to straighten up some on the sewing table. I always feel better when some of the mess is put away! Barbara...
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Some new to me fabric sites
Morning all. Here are some new to me fabric sites that came in an email from Hot Patterns. fun looking. Juno...
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Kate! You need to see this site!!
posted this over in RCTQ and I immediately thought of you. It's only going to be available for another few days. Cindy...
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3 thread overlockdecorative stitch troubles ?
I am making kid size place mats by cutting large sized mats in two pieces and serging the cut edge. I double stay stitched the mats on both sides of cutting line, then cut and then serge over the stay...
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coverstich feet
Hi, I just bought a Janome 1000CP and was looking at eh booklet. Question- Does anyone know if the combination serger and coverstitch feet will fit just the coverstitch machine? I really can't tell...
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Looking for advice
I am looking for a "new" machine. I have a brother 1120 that my mom gave me it is about 5 years old maybe even older it was her machine. I have had problems with it just not having the guts to go...
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Sewing Machine Shopping
I am looking for a "new" sewing machine, my mom gave me a brother 1120 that she had it pretty much drove her crazy. I can get some things done but it really has some issues and doesn't have the guts...
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Resource to bookmark
If you have or are interested in old sewing machines, either to collect or to use -- or both -- you might want to take a good long look at this new resource a very nice person put together, and ISMACS...
 
PING Kate! Help!
Hi Kate, sorry to interrupt your holidays, but how can I reach you? Need to talk about the toile... U.
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qjuilting
There used to be a quilting group in here - does it no longer exist
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Just Checking
No posts coming through to my newsreader, thunderbird, so I thought I would check if it's just me by sending this message. Claire in Montréal. FRANCE
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suit alteration
hi there im an enthusiastic beginner! id like some assistance (if possible step by step instruction!) in carrying out alteration to the sleeves of a mens lined suit. ive started unpicking but i have...
 
Measuring!
Hello, I just had a small question to ask, and this might be helpful to others, is there a way to somehow measure someone without them knowing? I'm going to sew a dress however I need measurements,...
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[OT] I'm MAD! (as in crazy)
Having torn out the ecru wall-to-wall-blah plush carpeting and installed a light colored pre-finished oak flooring in my living room, I decided to add a little punch of color. So, I just ordered this...
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