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Do woven 4-way stretch fabrics exist?
I was looking for a 4-way stretch woven denim and all I could find was a va riety of 2-way stretch fabrics. 4-way stretch knitted fabrics exist but I cannot think of an obvious reason why woven...
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hiding the stash
under the bedcovers. works quite well. have managed to de-enhance some too.
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Helpful hint
When using wooly nylon in the looper(s) of your serger and/or coverstitch machine, be VERY careful to sew a short test before actually sewing on your project. That way, if the looper thread has...
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White super lock 534 Need Help
I can't figure out how to disengage the cutter blades to just overlock, not cut. I haven't had the machine long and the manual makes no reference how to do this. Can someone help?
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finally connected
After months of trying to connect to on my new computer, I'm finally back. I was using google once in awhile but have a strong dislike for it. I fell like I've reconnected with an old friend. I have...
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I Have Been Busy!
Six projects (seven if you count the bag) done and wrapped for Christmas: We will be having Christmas Eve dinner (including oyster stew!) at the beach toward the end of July. I thought it would be fun...
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8 years ago
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Gotta love FREE STUFF!
I finished a shirt for me today, using fabric from a much-loved-but-no-longer-worn skirt. So, free (or at least it qualifies as using 'stash'). Pics here: I am looking forward to wearing it at the...
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<ping> Ron Anderson
To clarify, it's due for its 6,000,000 stitch check-up, and I had it serviced before at 3,000,000 stitches.
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8 years ago
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walkaway dress
I finally got my Mum to photograph me in my walkaway dress that I made. Pics here if you want a look.Technically it's red but looks pink from a distance it's a very fine red line square on a white...
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Chain not grabbing thread?
My husband bought me a Brother 1034D Serger for Christmas. I am pretty muc h clueless. It has been working great until today. Well, I guess it still works, but I can't seem to figure out why my left...
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Sewing a purse
I've been thinking of sewing a purse so that it will be as I want, instead of what I might purchase. I might want it about 16 wide and 18 deep with pockets on the inside front & back and smaller...
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Old Singer Sewing Machine
I recently purchased an old Singer 27. It was retrofitted at some point for a motor, my guess is sometime in the 60's due to the broken motor which wa s on it when I purchased the thing. I've been...
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8 years ago
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Not much sewing going on
As It says not much sewing going on. I am investigating the method for taking card payments via smart phone or tablet here in France . It's very new here just this year, I believe it's been in the Uk...
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'nother project (ping Claire)
This one was for a summer beach trip gift. Claire, your mother may find this one useful, I had to do some editing on a commercial design. I used two different software packages (PSW2a and Embird Font...
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Creative Needle back issues available
I'm posting to let everyone know about a number of Creative Needle back iss ues and rare Collector's Editions I have. Creative Needle was a magazine th at specialized in smocking, handsewing,...
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