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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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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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15 years ago
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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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15 years ago
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The finished jig costume
The last picture here: of DGD wearing her new jig costume for the first time. The "fierce look" is part of the character for this dance. Beverly Kodak is a technology company focused on imaging. We...
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15 years ago
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Finished velvet jacket
I put a picture of DGD wearing the completed jacket here: 'll put some additional pictures of the construction process up later. Following three months of no dancing because she injured her foot and...
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15 years ago
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Finished!
I finished the blue velvet competition jacket yesterday (wrestled with the silver braid for over two hours, but I won!) and delivered it to DGD. She will dance tomorrow in Seattle, wearing the new...
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15 years ago
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VINTAGE SINGER 306W
I just aquired, from a friend, a beatiful Singer 306W sewing machine. It came without a power cord, so I found one. It gets power, but sounds like the motor is spinning, and no action. Is there an...
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15 years ago
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Apron was appreciated
Just to let you all know that the apron I made for my niece (who now lives in central UK) received the package I sent to her. As part of her surprises, I had made a scissor-back apron. She is a 6X...
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15 years ago
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Duplicate Patterns
Finished the Christmas sewing orgy (all from fleece stash!); partway through the sort and put away process. Found these uncut duplicate or won't use patterns that cannot be returned to a store and are...
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15 years ago
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I need some silk for neckties
I want to get some silk for neckties. There are no fabric stores in my area so I do most of my buying on line. I think silk comes in different weights so I'm not quite sure what to look for. I would...
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15 years ago
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OT: This group and arthritis
Some time ago --- and it goes fast -- we were talking about arthritis here, and someone, I don't remember who, said she had a little paraffin bath that relieved the arthritis in her hands. I thought...
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15 years ago
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Gromets
Having problem installing Dritz 7/8 inch grommets/eyelets. I followed the instructions however the piece with the teeth(washer) do not engage. I wanted to ask if anyone has had this problem and a...
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15 years ago
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any joy with gathering foot ?
Dear Robb, I haven't used a gathering foot for years, but as I remember, I quit its use because it didn't gather enough to suit me. At any rate, are you putting the flat fabric under the contraption,...
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15 years ago
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I need HELP!!!!!
My daughter's girlscout group has picked Spain for their country for a meeting in Feb. I was voulenteered by my wife to sew a traditional spanish dress. I have no idea where to start. I have seen...
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