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shirt front bands
I learned this from Connie Amaden-Crawford, and it's very nicely explained and illustrated in her sewing book (Guide to Fashion Sewing). The instructions (right and left) are for a woman's shirt......
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Cushions
I've volunteered to make cushions for three small pews; I did a job like this once before -- in 1960. After nearly fifty years, I'm a bit fuzzy on how I accomplished that, so I thought I'd better run...
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Hand stitching
I have to hand stitch a yoke facing on a man's shirt. What stitch should I use? Hand stitching is NOT my strong suit!! But I've googled and found a couple of you tube type videos that show me how to...
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My first shirts!
Actually, my first anything! I'm in my 60s, and bought my first sewing machine about 6-7 months ago. Until now, I've just done RTW alterations and made a few curtains. I thought a Camp shirt would be...
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jacket idea
7704 This one looks nice. Loden cloth is out, since that's wool. Linen? Maybe, I guess. I never can find any decent flannel that is tough. Too many run-ins with Joann Fabrics crap I guess. Any ideas...
 
Attaching lace appliques to fabric
I recently purchased a couple of lovely lace appliques to attach to the edges of some plain, white tank tops, with the goal of turning the tanks into camisoles. Being the fraidy-cat that I am when...
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pea coat patterns for men?
I looked at KwikSew, and Vogue, and they didn't have a pattern for a pea coat. All this talk about wool got me thinking about one. Except, I can't wear wool. So, what's the thickest fabric I can use...
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Repairing a coat
At a recent, frigid football game, I brushed up against a propane heater in my favorite, almost new, long coat. It now has a half-circle burned area (it's washable, so must be polyester) on the lower...
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My christmas present! A Dress Form! (but with measurement issues)
DH got me a dress form for christmas! I have been dreaming of owning one for years! I even get to have it early and not wait until christmas! I set it up today, and got it at the perfect height and...
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I see hers and raise Kate an AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!
Just discovered my best Marks 9" pinking shears have a nifty notch along the blade. I'm gonna KILL someone! The local Very Large Fabric Store has a sharpening expert, so I'll take them in today and...
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AAARRRGGGHHH!!!
Took the suit I made for Alan out of the cupboard yesterday to confirm a collar detail with a student, and the moths have et holes in it! He are very upset. Me too. Exploring possibility of getting...
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cutting curtains in half & I just cant do the math!!!! Help Please!!!
I am re-doing a set of store bought curtains for my daycare provider to fit some different windows. The curtains are 83" long (width doesn't matter for this as I am redoing them into shorter...
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Bernina 1090 Hook problem
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share buy wedding dresses experiences
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Quilt with swarovski crystall
Look this quilt "Legends of south seas". Using Swarovsky Crystall, Over 200 crystalls http://www.n-needlework.ru/gallery/102/403/Cheers