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belair imperial sewing machine made in occupied japan
Does anyone have any info on the Bel Air Imperial sewing machine made in occupied Japan? My model# is F2626392. Also looking for a manual and instructions of how to clean this machine. Thank you.
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Clover kanzashi flower maker - raw edges?
I have finally got around to trying out my Clover kanzashi flower maker templates, nice results BUT as ever cold be improved on. Has anyone else here used these and if you have how do you get around...
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Huskylock 550D Overlocker
I have inherited a Huskylock 550D Overlocker and my problem is the material wont feed through machine (sews on same point). I have oiled, cleaned out lint from feed teeth, adjusted settings as per...
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to all those posting photos of work
they're much appreciated. I often don't get to see them until several days later
 
Necchi Supernova info / reviews ?
Hi all. Today, I saw a very clean Necchi Supernova - at a Thrift Store. It was in a nice portable case - I didn't see much accessories .. ( sometimes the accessories are stored at the check-out ) Does...
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Moving across the pond
Having got all of our ducks in a row, been approved by USCIS and informed both our employees I can now, finally, tell you all that my DH & I together with our 2 sons are moving to State College PA...
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finishing knot for Speedy Stitcher
Howdy. I'm new here, but I'm sure you know that. ;) I've been doing some repair work with a Speedy Stitcher, one of those "awl-for-all" sewing thingies with the wax thread in the handle, etc. I works...
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Why?
I don't get it! I love hardware stores. LOL Creator Brian Crane's daily comic strip Pickles is about an older couple that is finding out retirement life isn't all it's cracked up to be.
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Productive use of inherited fabric stash
I have many *many* small-to-large pieces of cotton prints from the 50s-60-&70s, inherited from my mother and mother-in-law. Many were used to make clothes for my DDs. I was constitutionally unable to...
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Ideas for embellished tote bags
These were really fun and easy. The bags came from
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if it's not being mfrd
it's probably hard to find I had an "idea" for an item requiring a symmetrical plaid, in a shirting (or linen ) weight everything I find is not a square, but a rectangle e.g. 1 1/4 in by 1/38...
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A couple of new projects
I embellished another fleece throw for a graduate: (added to the top) And customized a couple of tote bags for my DGD and DD: (added to the top) I'm not sure how I spent all my time before getting an...
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A muslin I'll be able to wear
Last year I swore off making any woven tops. Primarily because I always have to do so much in the way of alterations. I had a piece of fabric that was given to me by someone who was reducing her...
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I need a manual for a Babylock Special Edition
I am looking for a manual a Babylock serger BLSE 300. Can anyone tell me where to get one? THANKS