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DGD's Little Black Dress
I didn't have much lead time on this project. I was asked on the 9th if I could make her a performance dress, we discussed style, and drew sketches, then shopped for fabric on the 11th. I pre-washed...
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The prom frock saga!
I am sure I could solve all my blood pressure problems by just shooting a few suppliers! Id line them up and pepper them with paintballs filled with syrup and food colouring, and mashmallows, until...
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Serger tension issues
Hi I am new to the group, so forgive me as I'm learning the ins n outs of t his group. First I suppose I should introduce myself?? :) My name is Heidi, I have 4 c hildren, I'm a SAHM----and I'm...
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Ping Threads readers: have I missed anything?
My subscription to Threads Magazine is up for renewal. On the one hand, it seems silly to re-subscribe when I have eleven issues in my to-be-read pile. On the other hand, when I get around to reading...
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Again PING @ Pogonip
Hello Joanne, how did Friday go? Are you OK or did they keep you there? Give us a shout about what's up with you, please; heart issues are always a bit scary, not only for those who have them. U.
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Expert opinions, please?
I have some black lace, sort of a chantilly design with scalloped edges both sides, but not terribly expensive. I'm making a Little Black Dress for my granddaughter, who was accepted by the National...
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<PING> Pogonip
I have not been ignoring you. I discovered, after seeing others reply to several of your messages, but not having them download locally, that somehow your posting address was added to my blocked...
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Special for Beverly
Came across this. Thought I heard it crying out: "Beverlyyyyyyyyyy" A tribute to some hot lookin laddy's in thier kilts :)
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Possibly OT?
I just bought a steam station iron. I sure do hope it works OK.
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Interesting site
This is an interesting site - I'll be curious to see reactions.
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<PING> Juno
Saw this: and thought of you. ;-) Shades of Purple, Pink, Green White Floral Print On Black Rayon Challis fabric This lightweight Challis is perfect for blouses 100% Rayon 60" wide Hand wash cold...
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Hand sewing
I was working on a piece of very sheer material and trying to put on a rolled hem with my serger. Just wasn't working. So I looked up tutorials for hand sewn rolled hems and found this one: Snapped on...
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Happy Mother's Day!
Moms are always there for you. Moms shape lives and inspire dreams. Moms are the heart of the family. Moms grow love better than anyone... ...! Happy Mother's Day
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Additional lemondade (thanks Juno)
I bought several yards online of black-and-white geometric print. I hoped to make a summer jacket with it. However, it turned out to be shirting-weight. That's one of the difficulties with buying...
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Lemonade from lemons or where to get enough steam when needed
When our dear Sharon Hayes, who I wish had time to post here sometimes, sent me directions on how to put in an elastic waist band, told me to steam like mad when I finished sewing the band. My poor...
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