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Sewing machine frequently asked questions New post
I put the what sewing machine should i but FAQ's up on my site. I did clear this with Penny, she thought it a great idea.
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Not deep fried and smothered in chocolate, just swathes of chocolate coloured silk!
The three bridesmaids so far: INGA: flamingos go: should be cutting stencils... I'm procrastinating! Must get on, this one needs to be finished for tomorrow evening!
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Sewing Machine Recommendation
Hello I'm looking for a recommendation for a sewing machine. I don't sew myself so I don't know where to start. The machine is for my niece who is turing 10 next month. She's been interested in...
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Probably best not to operate your sewing machines,,,
...after a big cup of coffee! "Scientists at the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have turned their attention from the mysteries of the cosmos to a more esoteric area...
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Non-Electric Sergers?
Not long ago I happened to get close enough to a plain-dressed baby to see that the flounce on her sleeve was overlocked, rather than hemmed. I don't think that she was from a sect that eschews...
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Back from the beach with a prezzie
My neighbor on the Cape gave me a prezzie. A Kenmore sewing machine model 1302. She knew I wanted one to have there in the summer and had gotten it free. I brought it home to clean i t up and see if...
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County Fair results
Ok, so it's time for the annual Augusta County Fair, and I had a grand total of 28 entries....WAY more than last year. Here's the final tally....and there is room for improvement because some of the...
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Project Runway
My DGD met the winner of last's year's series. She and DD went to a boutique here which was showing Seth Aaron's work. And DGD had her picture taken with SA, bottom of the page: year's crop of PR...
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question about mixing fabrics
I'm making some winter pjs for 4 of my DGDs and one has requested that I make her a raglan top using flannel as the front and back and knit for the sleeves. This seems like a great way to stretch my...
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Working with Chiffon
I'm ready to start on my next project: A summery sundress made with a cotton fabric with a chiffon overlay. Only problem is, I've never sewn with chiffon before, and it looks like it will be tricky....
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You've inspired me!
Hi Friends, Just wanted to say that reading your posts has inspired me to do a bit of quickie sewing myself this past week. I picked out a few charming coordinates in the decorator fabrics section and...
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pj pants pattern question
For years now I've made pj pants for my two DGDs in California and am now adding my two DGDs here in Western New York. I only have to trace patterns for the older girls since I rarely throw anything...
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Ping @ Kate (once again)
Hi Kate, you said you'd like to get rid of some stash; would you consider a fabric swap? I've got some meters of black and white herringbone wool and I'm pretty sure I won't use it. Would you like it?...
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Christmas Sewing scrap materials
Can anyone hwlp me out ? I am collecting dolls to redo for children that won't get Christmas presents,I am in need of scrap sewing materials to dress these dolls for children at Christmas time. Can...
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Back to a bit of sewing
Hello all! I'm the guy who learned to sew a bit about three years ago, and during the time I was laid-off from work for a year and a half, taught myself to make shirts, and became fairly good at it. I...
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