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Sewing for Pleasure Expo anyone?
Just back in from a very quick trip to London. Whirlwind tour of many museums for "the Boys" (sons and DH), I did get to look at the fashion in the V & A for an hour!!! Lovely things, could have done...
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Two New Sewing Pattern Groups On Flickr
Come join us in the Costume Sewing Patterns Group on Flickr! join us in the Etsy Sewing Patterns Group on Flickr! Share Your Costume Sewing Pattern Images Here! Vintage, Modern, Commercial, And...
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Progress on the kilt
There are 23 pleats across the back of the kilt (I wish I had had another 1/2 yard, I would have loved to make 29 narrower pleats but to maintain the proper center back stripe there just was no way...
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Anti-fray dip for ends of web belts
I have a number of cotton web belts that I want to turn the ends into plastic anti-fray tabs. I've seen some someplace. Anybody know of a dip that will set up hard? I've thought of different glues,...
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Pinker attachment
Yesterday, I had my annual physical and as usual, I was talking about sewing to one of the nurses. She told me her DGM passed away recently and she inherited 2 attachments for her old Singer machine....
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Sort of OT
If you haven't seen Frank & Ernest for February 17, check this out:
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Inserting bobbin case
I posted a question regarding Inspiration 4210 inserting the bobbin case. First thanks for the prompt response. Do I need to remove the black plate that has 2 screws? The manual says that the top...
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Sewing Machine Cabinets
I build all kinds of custom wood furniture and will ship to 48 states. My web site is There is a contact form there and pictures of some of my work. I have 30 years of experience and do high quality...
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Bobbin case - please help
Bobbin case - please help Hi, I have a Singer Inspiration 4210 and was doing great with it for a long time. Problem is that awhile back I changed the needle and it fell inside the machine. To retrieve...
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Labels
I am almost out of my partially-woven-partially-printed labels, and I am looking to order some new ones. Has anyone used this company? prices are reasonable, but I'd like to know other's experience....
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[OT] Valentine's Day
When we were both young, skinny, and much in love, DH always bought me a two pound box of assorted chocolates in a big red satin box. It was one of his more endearing qualities, he never forgot...
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Help with Simplicity 2817 pattern adjustment
I'm making a Snow White dress for my soon to be 3 year old granddaughter from Simplicity pattern number 2817. It needs to be about 4 inches shorter in length but there are no lines on the pattern...
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Elna 614DE Manuals wanted
Hi all, My wife's friend gave a 10 year old Elna 614DE to her today, but she could not find the manuals, tools, or the accessories for this machine. Is there someone out there who would be able to...
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Needle Threaders
Hi all, As I get older (sigh) my eyesight gets worse, and I really need a needle threader for my hand-sewing needles. Those aluminum ones about the size of a quarter are useless because the aluminum...
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Singer 306 W
What is a 306 W worth? I do not have a power cord, but the machine is in very nice shape. I believe it is 1952 (I am not at the machine). I do have the foot pedal, but the cord is not attached....
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