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Ping Kate: What machine? Opinions of others welcome, too!
Hello Kate, since you are the Machine Tester I thought I'd ping you. Of course I'd welcome other opinions, too. Every little bit helps. ;-) I know it depends on what you want to do, but I'm so fed up...
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Does polyester or poly/cotton blend make better aprons?
Hi hi hi Everyone! I've been a ghost for so long I don't remember the last time I posted (or sewed for that matter). But, I'm in need of more kitchen aprons and was wondering about your experiences...
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FA: 3 Simplicity Sewing Patterns (Accessories and Costumes)
Link: Simplicity Sewing Patterns (Accessories and Costumes) * Simplicity Pattern # 5308 - Accessories (Tie, Hat CD Case, Bags, Bag and Drawstring, etc) (ONE SIZE) * Simplicity Pattern # 5567 -...
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Finally finished the wedding dress!
And the weather has cooled a bit! Phew! I still need to make a fasciator and a bag. The first wedding dress is done. And collected! And the weather has finally cooled down! There are bits towards the...
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Singer Electric Scissors?
Some years ago I, in a moment of weakness, bought a set of Red/White Singer Electric scissors. A/C adaptor sold separately. This was maybe 10 yeara ago. They turned up recently, and, mirabile dictu,...
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Fabriclist,com
Don't know if anyone has posted this list before but it never hurts to put it up again. http://www.fabriclist.com/Juno
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Great online store
My younger brother came here for dinner on Monday. He brought along a pair of gently used navy cargo pants with a broken zipper and asked me if I could fix them. I said I "could", but did he really...
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My newest project (for pay!)
I'm adding full gathered white cotton sleeves to a RTW tank top for an 11-year-old to wear for Highland Dance "Nationals" competitions, I'll also be making a reversible dickie, lace one side plain the...
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Othello coat pattern
Like many of you I loved the haute couture of Ruth Funk, and went searching for a pattern source. You might want to Google MacPhee Workshop sewing patterns and look at #151....called Cocoon coat. I...
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Another good sewing day - despite the heat!
We're having a heat-wave, and today is predicted to be over 30C/80F. I may have to get the fan out of the loft... On Wednesday I resized a pattern for one young lady, cut the toile for her bridesmaid...
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Today was a good sewing day
After the aggravation yesterday with the Towne Purse, I put in the bag and really did put it on the bottom of the pile. Today I mentioned to DH that I was in need of some summer skirts. He wanted to...
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Glider Plane covers
I think I've mentioned this project before, but now it's done! A friend and neighbor asked me if I could do a sewing project for him. He said it would be like pillowcases! Yep, 27 foot long...
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Hot weather frustration
I've been working a a Lazy Girl Town Purse this week and have had nothing but aggravation. I've made this purse 3 times and this 4th one is driving me crazy. it has to be the 99+ weather we been...
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Sure Fit Designs - anyone here use them?
I'm looking for feedback from anyone here who has had experience with the "Sure-Fit Designs" product kits. Are they as easy to use and are the resulting patterns as good a fit as advertised? TIA --...
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Finished for Birthday
I just finished up another pair of shorts for my GD's birthday tomorrow! That will be 2 set of shorts and tops, plus a few purchased gifts. She has only been in the family 5 months and sewing for her...
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