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Description & source for cotton panty fabric?
Hi All, I'm going to be sewing some cotton boyshort panties and wondered how one chooses from online suppliers. I can't tell when a jersey is going to be soft and stretchy enough. Also, sometimes...
 
Jacket for DSIL - Progress & Problems
Hi all, I just wanted to share my success with you: The jacket for my DSIL is nearly completed. I basted in the sleeves and had serious doubts about their cut (see last paragraph in 'More about my new...
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A Frocking we will go!
Not quite finished, but a lot got started! But HUGE dollops of fun was had by The Mad Sewists of the Apocalypse. Not so many photos were taken this time, but then photos of the 23'd rose being sewn on...
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Fitted sheet elastic, Sydney
Does anyone know where I can buy fitted sheet elastic in Sydney? I live and work in the CBD. I have gone to Lincraft on York St a few times over the last few months but they don't have it. I have also...
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Big Decision
I haven't started my spring jacket yet,MCCall's 5525 style A and this fabric I'm waiting for my friend to recuperate from some surgery. I need her to remeasure me so I can alter my pattern. The...
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Does which way really matter?
I was reading last night that a seam should be stitched from the wide end to the narrow end. (Meaning if you were putting an A-line skirt together that you should begin your stitching at the hem edge...
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book sale
Doesn't she have one under the bed or in a closet? One she never learned to use? *Tsk tsk* I love my machines. Keep planning to get at least one knitting soon. So much yarn!!!
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It's there!
I can't believe how fast mail in Germany can be: Yesterday I ordered the machine and it arrived today. Wow. Anyway, I unpacked the new toy this afternoon and was p... off almost immediately: The...
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Bleaching black underwear
While cleaning out the garage, I discovered a box of old clothes that got packed away several moves ago. One of the treasures was several unopened packages of brand new underwear. The bad news is that...
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Sale on patterns
Just in case some of you don't get TSWLTH's mailers, Jan 13-15 Butterick and McCalls' patterns will be on sale for $1.99 each, limit 10 and Vogue $3.99 each, limit 10 (I may just HAVE to finally add...
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Zipper repair?
Yesterday, I found a snazzy fine jacket for everyday wear. How snazzy? Well, its price tag began at $ 400. I got it for $ 40. My kind of bargain. However . . . the zipper slider thing - quite a...
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I need Help PLZZZZZZZZ
Hello, i need to buy thees type of fabrics that comes with angels paintings and classic arts material if you would please recommend a companies or a websites names i would really appreciate it i'm...
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Rolled hem whimsy look
------------------------------------- Can anyone tell me how to get the swinging whimsicle look when using a rolled hem on a serger. Or just how to get that look in general?...
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serger feathering
I have a Euro-pro 543dx (aka babylock prestige) and can NOT for the life of me avoid heavy feathering. I know light feathering is a good thing, but this is terrible looking. I've tried adjusting the...
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PING Farm1
Hey Fran, how are you doing in these rainy days? Since you're still readable on the group I guess it's not that bad where you are... Anyway, keep your chin up and your feet dry! U.
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