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Swimwear/Dancewear Pattern Making and Sewing
In order to try and move this thread back onto swimwear I thought I'd start it all afresh. I'd like to draw peoples' attention to my website on stretch pattern making .... and to offer support to...
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15 years ago
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COULDN'T RESIST
I know this is a sewing group....but WHEN I GOT THESE FROM ONE OF THE FAMILY.....I FILLED MY 'PAGE BUILDER'
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15 years ago
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Trying to get a good proper straight stitch on both sides
Yes, adjust the needle tension *tighter*. If that has already been done, then the bobbin tension is too loose, check your manual for the procedure to loosen the bobbin tension. If all else fails: 1....
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15 years ago
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Wedding dress (again!)
Hello all, I'm sure you'll remember me and my wedding plans waaaaay back in the Autumn of 2006. Well, I got pregnant, we had only a civil wedding ceremony, yadda-yadda. Now we decided to do it...
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15 years ago
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Tough Fabric for Grocery Bags?
The ripstop nylon is the best. It washes well, dries quickly, and is really strong. The seams hold well too. The fabric is a bit expensive, though. I found a set of bags, already made, five bags for...
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15 years ago
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I actually ordered Dress Shop
should receive it in a few days. Can hardly wait to get it and use it. Thanks to all of you who gave me input.
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15 years ago
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50's Style Patterns
Hey there. Im trying to recreate a simple 50's style strapless tea length dress to wear for and after my wedding reception on 1/31. Generally I don't use patterns, and for the stuff I have made...
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15 years ago
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First lady's choices
Ok, I just have to start this thread. I was totally unimpressed with Mrs. Obama's Inauguration dress, coat and ball gown. The local paper today says, of the ball gown: "...the first lady shimmered in...
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15 years ago
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Technical Question about Interfacing
I have cut out Vogue 1069, using a lightweight sort of double knit material, no stretch to speak of. The instructions use lapped seams for construction but I was going to do it with normal seams....
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15 years ago
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New Sewing Tools!
Just wanted to drop a quick line to let everyone know about a great new height adjustable sewing table that is available. The company is Sew Perfect Tables and you can view the different models...
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15 years ago
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Overlocker Problem
Hi, Can anyone help me please. I have a Janome 8100D overlocker which has been working fine. However, the thread in the left needle keeps breaking. My differential is fine. It works for so long then...
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15 years ago
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I'm going to buy a new machine- recommendations?
Hi all, I have sold my house, and promised to buy myself a sewing machine as a reward to myself for all my hard work necessary to get it sold. Now, my dilemma, I want to spend up to 1500 american...
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15 years ago
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Wierd
Is anyone else seeing double posts from me? I hit send, and there is a short delay, then when the message show up here it is duplicated. Beverly, not doin' it on purpose, reelly!
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15 years ago
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Old Treddle Sewing Machine
Years ago, when all of the grand-children were going thru my grandmother's things, my cousins unanimously voted that I should have her treddle sewing machine. Over the years, I have moved this with me...
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I've Downloaded White Ginger Demo
Just this evening, I downloaded a White Ginger Demo on pattern-making. Ever since I looked at some of what KateXXXXXX has been doing with some of the software she has from them, I've been interested....
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