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An exhibit (and auctions) that will resonate with this group
Here's the story: made 100 dresses for a precious granddaughter. Not ordinary dresses. Each is a work of art. Too many dresses - what to do? Auction them for charity!!! Pictures: that's only 20 out of...
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AARRGGHH!! BUTTONHOLES!
2 DONE, 3 TO GO, PLUS A LITTLE ONE... Hand worked, for 1/2" gols buttons, on Royal Naval 14oz tartan, in Coats Seta Reale 50wt silk thread. Gentle very natty waistcoat. I'll take pix, but me eyeballs...
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help with pants construction ?
Dear Robb, I pretty much follow what Kay does. I taught factory methods for years. The more you can do before the major seams, the easier your work will be. Details first. Darts, Zipper, pockets,...
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Wheee!
I just ordered Tailor Made v4 for my birthday prezzy from Alan. Yippeeee! Been wanting it for AAAAGES! Maybe his replacement suit will be the first thing I design using it... Or maybe it'll be his...
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Seamstress or Tailor
So sorry my mistake, I need to find either in Warwick, or East Greenwich Rhode Island. Gwen
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Hello Note
Dear Emily, I'm finally back at my computer. Thank for your note about thanksgiving and the pictures of the stole and altar cloth. You daughter did a beautiful job. I'm sure you are more than just a...
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Help With Wrinkles!!
I purchased 7 yards of cotton velvet to make my 4 nieces a jumper for Christmas. The fabric came by mail and was folded so I hung it up for a week or so and proceeded to make one of the dresses but...
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Seamstress or Tailor wanted
Can anyone recommend a good seamstress or tailor, I want to get a winter coat made Can anyone recommend someone ? I prefer some one in the East Greenwich or Warwick vicinity Thanks for any...
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Hand Stitching update
Well I bought myself some time on this shirt. After I posted something about taking time and care, I promptly managed to put the wrong foot on the machine and my needle jammed IN THE MACHINE. I...
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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...
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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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