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Taking advantage?
My sister called me a couple of days ago, and asked it my machine (trusty old Singer 401A) would "sew through denim, like a jeans hem". I said, "Sure, I shorten jeans for [younger DD] all the time!"...
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New project
Before the trip, I bought a beautiful piece of batik cotton in a geometric pattern, ranging in shades of blue, from faded denim to deep royal. I hoped to get it made into a shirt for the trip, but ran...
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Now for some FTL trousers - again!
You remember LAST year at this time I made 4 pairs of trousers in a week because James had grown out of everything? He's done it again! Well, not ALL of those trousers, but enough that what with Scout...
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Rid-Jid ironing boards
------------------------------------- does anyone know where you can buy Rid-Jid ironing board covers now? i've had mine for 48 years and cannot find covers for it anywhere....
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sewing for dolls
Has anyone come across any patterns on the internet for Bratz dolls clothes? Thanks Katherine
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Handcrank sewing machine
I have to sew a large number of straps/handles onto canvas, straps being canvas themselves and sometimes light leather. Sewing construction will be typical "X" inside a box. Box ax. 1 1/4" on a side....
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Some photos of my stuff
been updating, and have added some photosof clothing I've made mostly for DS but I'vemanaged to sneak something of mine in betweennecessary stuff for him due to growth "spurts". I make him trousers,...
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Coverstitch that doesn't unravel?
Is there such a thing as a coverstitch that doesn't unravel? The coverstitch produced by my Janome 900cp unravels if you break a thread. For active wear this is a bit of a problem. On the other hand...
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martial arts uniform sew pattern ?
Does anyone have a link or suggestion to find or make a sewing pattern for a karate student/practice uniform (? Gi ?) ? I have googled for a karate uniform sewing pattern and found something at ......
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Searching for a heavy knit/woven with Sheen to it!
Hi, I'm looking for some good fabric with which to have this dress made: PS: I'm still lookingfor that special seamstress!I could just use regular satin or silk, but the problem with that stuffis: One...
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Zipper Fly Advice Needed
Donna, try Sandra Betzina's tutorial a video of the same this helps chris :-) http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/tvt008.asphope
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$*^@#X)&:" Rayon keeps sliding
I forgot to mention in my earlier post, ALWAYS cut slippery fabrics in a single layer. If you have to make a mirror image of a pattern piece which was designed to be cut on the fold, go ahead and do...
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couple projects
all, Here's a couple of my latest projects. The red dress is for me. I was playing. ;) My dress form has developed a somewhat saucy lean there mid-torso. Thought I had that dealt with till after I...
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Good Morning
Dear Emily, I hope you had a lovely Mother's Day. Saturday was our anniversary and Bill and I went out to eat. We will go out with the children for our big celebration on June we drove down to...
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[OT] My Trip
On Friday, April 25th, we flew from Portland, OR to Phoenix, AZ. We found the desert SW to be absolutely fabulous this time of year: no crowds, moderate temps (Phoenix was hot, but we were only there...
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