Latest threads in Sewing Discussionsshow only best voted threads

Subject Author Posted Replies
 
Latest project
I haven't seen anything like this here, so thought I'd share. My neighbor, a member of a flying/airplane/glider club asked me if I could make a couple things "like pillowcases" Sure, I said. Then he...
5
5
 
Haven't been posting because
We went to TX for a family reunion, then started working on the yard as well as other projects around the house. Hopefully will get back to sewing and posting around the middle of June. Miss reading...
 
Knit knowledge
I am just absolutely baffled by the words used lately to describe knits. ( I have to do my fabric shopping online and can't see/feel what I'm buying.) Usually, the mamas of the preemies much prefer...
22
22
 
Incoming
I slipped in this delightful group without introduction because I saw so many friends from other places. Here's me. I go by Polly Esther. It's a silly name that I offered at one of those tedious baby...
13
13
 
news server
Hey All, My ISP is discontinuing usenet next week. :( I know a lot of you block google groups. I will probably read from there for a while. Our ISP was "kind" enough to tell us we could get half off...
8
8
 
and yet, another Plus Size post! (this time, questions?)
Thank you everyone who's been participating in the plus size posts....as a plus size person, I do appreciate it! Here is my question-and I readily admit I'm no fashionista...for work I live in...
16
16
 
Hello everyone
I just found this newsgroup and had to check it out. How many sewing machines does one need to join? I have three (gave one away recently). Also a major fabric stash, many projects in the works and...
31
31
 
Another Plus size lady post
My Dson got married this past Feb. and his wife is a PLUS size lady, wearing a size 4X. She wants me to sew her some simple summer pants and tops, as well as teach her how to mend and sew her own...
12
12
 
Results of the fund-raising auction
Just got the final tally: Denim apron & pot holders w/thistle embroidery-$27 Denim tote bag w/Celtic embroidery - $19 Four blue napkins and metal rings - $20 Two Scottie Dog velour hand towels - $24...
6
6
 
Stoopid Old Lady Tricks!
I picked up my brother and sister-in-law today at the airport. They drove over here three weeks ago, and I drove them to the airport (in their car), then brought their car back here and parked it in...
10
10
 
American Sewing Guild (ASG)?
Hello- it seems there is a neighborhood group of the ASG that meets a town or two over....is anyone a member of the ASG? good organization to join??? thanks so much betsey
3
3
 
OT graduation
Hey All, Well, we all survived. :) just so it's kind of on topic........ I did make my skirt. It was going to be a dress. Vogue 8470. Was looking really good till I put on the sleeves and attached the...
1
1
 
question? kwik sew 3610
I'm predominantly a quilter and maker of pj bottoms ....but my 16 year old asked me to make her kwik sew 3610 measured a large and I made it up (all except the hem) on saturday. Overall, We are both...
4
4
 
What a joy
I think I mentioned a while back that DGD is creating a special dress for her 8th grade promotion. We have been working together on it, and I have some pictures up: wish I had been smarter/less...
9
9
 
Pictures of my silk jacket
I have added some construction pictures of the navy and cream silk jacket I made to wear to Nashville, Tennessee for DGD's Highland Dance Nationals competition last summer: It was very comfortable. I...
14
14