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pattern design curves problem ?
so... i was trying to design something simple like design a pair of pre-toddler shoes/moccasins ? much like the fabric shoes you can find on line where the pattern is essentially (oval, rectangle ,...
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Progess (not FTL)
> > I think reading that book started me on the path of doing > more difficult types of sewing. I've always loved hand finishing, even as a kid. I've had that book for several years now, and love it....
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Fabric Conversion Chart
Pattern envelopes don't have space to include ALL fabric widths. Download this chart so you'll know how much fabric to purchase. You'll never have to buy "an extra yard just in case" again! Chart is...
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1st Heavy-Duty Machine
Check out Sailrite. They have some heavy duty portable machines.
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Bankruptcy for Jo Anns, Too ?
------------------------------------- I have heard rumor that Jo Anns Fabric stors is filing or has filed bankruptcy. I hope that is just a rumor. Where I live, near Knoxville TN, we have lost 4...
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16 years ago
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Advice for Singer 404 attachments?
Hello Everyone, I'll bet many of you will be able to help me. I just purchased a Singer 404 slant needle machine and while it has many of the attachments, it doesn't have a buttonhole attachment. I've...
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shelf bras
LOL! Glad you "got" it. Beverly
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FTL costume pix
I'm going to put in a plea to my God: Please, could I come back in my next life as Kate? I'm sure if She sees fit I'll be able to do all you do in another 50 years or so. In the meantime, I'm absolute...
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Neckline facing (again)
First, thank you to both Teri and Taria for your help with my neckline facing questions. I've finished the practice dress and it's a perfect fit so I'm going to be cutting the "real" dress later on...
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16 years ago
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Ping Kate
Do you have any recommendations for online suppliers of lace trims? In particular I'm after some ivory gathered or ruffled lace.
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16 years ago
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Instruction book?
Thanks for all the responses to my query. :) As far as my better half, showing me how to sew, not a good idea. She is not a good instruction giver or taker. And I wil ask a lot of questions which will...
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Ripping out seams in dark fabrics
trisha f wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@i29g2000prf.googlegr i had those. absolute crap! i couldn't see properly near *or* far. i seriously tried to adjust to them but they were just awful. i now...
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Sewing machine repairs made easy
Sarah Doyle scrawled: Are you by any chance a shill for "Jim": California Academy of Sewing Machine Repair Contact FirstName: Jim LastName: Jacobson Position: Owner Phone: 1-800-[---------] Fax:...
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nedkline facing question
I'm making a little toddler dress with a peter pan collar that zips up the back. I've just finished basting the collar on the neck seamline. Is there any reason why I can't just go ahead and sew this...
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Machine manual - Viscount 2000
Hi, I bought a machine for my girl friend of the internet as she wanted one, thought i'd found a bargin done everything she needed to get started, it was an ex display model. But it came without a...
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