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Scarves at your side !!!!
Many books give ideas , what to do with scarves , i have owned a book that told you , how you can fold scarves into many kinds of head covers, neck embelishments etc,,,[hallo who leant it and forgot...
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15 headscarves
I had no intention of buying new cloth at all , went by a shop and he had all those lovely headscarves with different patterns and different colors ,on hooks , swaying dancing in the breeze [of the...
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sewing today
For those of you who don`t know , Sunday is here a normal working day , Saturday +Shabat is our rest day . Ok thus this morning is planned to have a cleaning day .. + having done some order [well...
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15 years ago
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On-line source for basic batiste in various colors
I occasionally want some batiste in colors my local fabric stores don't carry. Joann Fabrics stores (there aren't any near me) sometimes have some in interesting colors, but they don't have them...
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15 years ago
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Thank you Ron Anderson, Part II
Remember how I couldn't find a manual for my sewing machine after a cleaning lady threw mine out? Ron said he could help. No wonder I couldn't find one! It really is OOP. However, because he REALLY...
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15 years ago
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draperies and window treatments
I lost the group that I used to be on that discussed making drapes and window treatments. Is this it and the topics have changed or do any of you know the one I am looking for? I didn't participate...
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15 years ago
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OT: how to remove blue pen ink from polyester and nylon fabric ?
from a highly visible spot. thanks for any help robb
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15 years ago
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old buttons to the rescue
I have this ankle long Jeans dress [ sorry bought it cheap ,, not home made] which is front Buttoned ,,,, everytime it looses a button i just pick a button from my `collection` , and sew it on ,,, it...
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15 years ago
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latest project done
Hey All, Thought you might like to see what I've been up to. This is for my DF's wedding. They are combining Hindu and Christian traditions to blend both of their beliefs. They came up with this...
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15 years ago
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between other jobs cut shirts
I must see that one.
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15 years ago
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some more useful sewing books
A friend cleaned her bokshelves and gave me Simple Clothes , and how to make them , by Kerstin Lokrantz, Penguin books, 1978. This will join my loved book [paper covered, Cuts of cloth , quick...
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OT: Final got myself back on usenet
I Changed my ISP to cable and spent yesterday trying to set up email addresses, notifying those I thought I should notify and trying to get myself back here. I made a bunch of silly mistakes and...
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Interfacing lycra?
I am making a shirt that is sheer lycra. I want to interface the body with a fusible without losing the stretch features. The shirt will be very fitted...no blousing at all. Additionally, the color I...
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15 years ago
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help with drapped bodice dress modification
DW brought me a dress that she wants **altered/modified**. The pullover dress has a ... (hope i get this correct ) Drapped v-neck bodice with a gathered mock wrap that ends at the waist seam. The...
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15 years ago
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Understitch?
Would somebody be so kind as to explain what "understitching" is? I am using an easy pattern to make a little girl's sun dress and the definition they give for understitch is as follows: UNDERSTITCH:...
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