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Where can I find out dated patterns?
Are there any URL's that you're aware of? I'd really like to find this info. TIA. Jerri O
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Velvet jacket for DGD
I just cannot cut into the velvet I ordered online, as there's probably no way to get more if something isn't quite right, so I am making a toile of some locally purchased blue velvet (it was...
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Why Women MUST Become Investors
This is a summary of an Article written by Kim Kiosaki (Wife of entrepreneur/author Robert Kiosaki) The Statistics - 47% of the women over the age of 50 are single. (This means they are financially...
 
Sensitive Subject? Can a person really make a living sewing? (Because I want to)
I know this may be a sensitive subject but it has always been my dream to make a real living sewing. I know a few people here do it and I feel that my sewing skills & knowledge are very good (of...
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Learn something new every day
And yesterday's was: When you open a new box of IBC glass-headed pins, don't think you can shake a few onto your Grabbit and close the lid on the rest. (I shoulda *picked* them out, carefully.) And...
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hat sizing for a 6 year old
Hi, I am wondering if any of you have a handy 6 year old to quickly measure for me please. Unfortunately I can't lay my hands on a 6 year old at the moment. My niece is in the Uk while I am in France...
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Altering fitted sheets
Most people have problems getting fitted sheets big enough to fit on the newer really thick mattresses. But I have the opposite problem: I bought a terrific new set of sheets from Overstock, really...
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Satin & Daisy Lace Full-Figure Bra
Hello I'm echa, I want to sell : Satin & Daisy Lace Full-Figure Bra And many more bra: for reading http://freeads.rickoshop.com/viewtopic.php?p=895#895Thanks
 
New member intro
Hi I'm Steph from Phoenix. I am married and have 2 little girls that I LOVE to sew for. I do tons of clothes, but love pillows, pillow cases, quilts, hats, you name it - I love it - it is so much fun....
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OT: folk/textile festival in MI
Recently, someone posted a message on this group that a folk/textile festival was to be held in Marshall, MI. I have a friend who lives in the area, and sent her a note about it. She went, and...
 
Improving sewing skills
There was a question on a group I belong to about How to take classes to become a professional seamstress without leaving home to go to a fashion school. This young woman is a wife and mother but...
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Coverstitch Problem
------------------------------------- I have been trying without success to get my Elna Pro 905DCX serger to coverstitch. I am an experienced serger and all the other usual utility stitches work just...
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Back to sewing finally!!!
Just a quick update so that some people won't worry I've fallen off the earth.... DDs birthday was last week, and I somehow managed to pull my back out that night - Joy! Mother was here until the 6th,...
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Sleeve Cap-remove fullness?
I want to remove 1/2" from the sleeve cap of my pattern. I've never done this so am not sure of the best place to pinch it out. As I see it, I have two options: 1. Pinch out 1/4" from either side of...
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patterns
Hi is there any place that will make a pattern according to your rough design Thanks
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