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Site closure
I'm very sorry to announce that as of April 30, 2012, my website will be going offline. If/when I find a new host, I'll announce it here. :-(
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how to use my 1954 Necchi BCsewing machine
Hello all, pardon me if this has been covered in previous threads. I just purchased a gorgeous 1954 Necchi BC sewing machine, refurbished with all the many parts/feet/etc. Is there a recommended way...
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Seriously?
Please, someone here make this up and give us a review: perfect for using up stash.... ;-> http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1244-products-14155.php?page_id=865
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simple kerchief ( don't laugh )
Hi all ; I'm wishing to replace my elderly senile mothers ratty old wollen toque with something else - any brimmed hat would probably not work because she is in bed a lot - so I was thinking of a...
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New here
Hi! I found this board looking for the name of the fabric that you use inside lunch bags and cooler bags. Found it here. Thanks ladies! Learned how to sew when I was a teen. Haven't sewn in about 6...
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Happy Easter!
To all of you who celebrate, a happy Easter, and to those who don't - enjoy the lovely spring Sunday. ;-) U.
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OT my exciting week
Well, not sewing related at all, but I did download a pretty shawl pattern.... lol I made a flying run up to Indianapolis this past Monday. Tuesday my dad went in for knee replacement. He had the left...
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OT: Being silly
Didja hear about the fabric store that was having a yard sale?
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Do you have any vintage uncut brdial gown patterns?
I was poking around, and found this site: 'm pretty sure I have some old 50s and 60s bridal gown patterns, I have my own in addition to my mother's collection. I did not know there was a market for...
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BRIDAL VEIL HELP PLEASE
-----Hi Can anyone please tell me how I am suppose to cut the shape of tulle to make a cascade style bridal veil? I have been online for days trying to find that info and all I can find is pictures of...
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Alteration success
We don't do special events very often but there's one coming up and I had to have a special. Found a lovely silk shirt. The matching skirt was 3 sizes too big. No problem. Flutey, swirly chiffon....
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new to me online fabric store
I found these guys on Facebook. ;) The site is easy to navigate, but it's not anything fancy. That's fine with me. I ordered: ordered it last Friday and it came today. 6 day turn around is pretty...
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Toyota 850 Sewing Backward
My Toyota 850 started embroidering backwards and I don't know how to fix it? -------------------------------------
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News from the 'evening gown front'
OK, I made up my mind: I'll use my well-tried tunic pattern for an undergown from storm grey taffeta with a kind of kimono-like overgown from a dotted (polyester) chiffon. Well, it's not polka dots, I...
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The Iron Report
Thought I'd better update everyone. lol I know you've been on pins and needles waiting to hear about the new iron.........or maybe you just need to sweep the sewing room floor.....but I digress. lol...
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