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heads up 2
Just got email from Atlanta Thread "Maxi-Lock MEGA Sale 6 Days only! Take advantage of this incredible price on Maxi-Lock thread today through Sunday (Feb 28th) at midnight. Just use coupon...
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Heads up!
TSWLTH is having a pattern sale Feb 26-28: McCall's $1.99 each limit 10 and Vogue $3.99 each limit ten. I have a couple of Vogues I've been hoping to add to my collection. What I REALLY want is...
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Finsh Project But Have A Question
Hello All: Well the wife's skirt is finished and didn't come out too bad. There is one part that bugs me a bit though. There is a zipper in the middle of the skirt (on the back) and at the end of the...
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finished the asian inspired wrap top [pics]
Thanks to all that helped with the bias binding the asymetric seam wrapped dress/top trouble i posted a while back. The help was used to modify a pattern for an Asian style top inspired by pics of...
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fabric id & "smell" question
Ok, I am still working on the ?new? sewing room and have a couple of questions Fabric will be stored on the shelves of various storage units (hopefully neatly folded and organized)with curtains in...
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the 40 measurements for a bespoke suit?
mentions that s true bespoke suit begins with 40 measurements of the gentleman. what are the 40 measurements? At Jasper Littman we specialise creating bespoke and semi bespoke gentlemen’s suits –...
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seek tiny curved needles
seek tiny curved needles, like an upholstery needle but very much thinner and smaller. On the size scale of a surgivcal suture needle. Do they exist, where to buy? Preferably online
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[OT] It's "Beverly"!
Today's rant: This perfectly reflects my views about gratuitous nicknaming: (February 10) I know Catherine prefers "Kate" so that is what I call her. My Dad was Robert but he prefered "Bob", and only...
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Thought you might like these!
The BBC's first colour series, on fashion! In the first programme of this fascinating series, the marvellous Doris Langley Moore looks at fashion evolution and sources of inspiration.
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slight typo
Hey All, Just got an email flyer from Atlanta Thread. Had to chuckle. Had to share with those who would chuckle along with me. Now, don't get me wrong, they have marvelous deals all the time. I shop...
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Help with Bra Making
Hello I am having a problem with making a bra for myself. Been sewing awhile but my measurements for a bra are hard to fit. Here are my measurements Chest 44" Bust 53"(in the best bra i have atm which...
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recommendation for new sewing machine
The wife wishes to replace her White sewing machine purchased in the early '70's. Nothing terribly wrong with it except probably needs a professional cleaning. We figure it would be more economical in...
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New Williams sewing machine
Greetings, my wife and I are considering selling our antique New Williams sewing machine. It has been in my wifes family for years and is in good condition. I am wondering what kind of value it might...
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Overlocker and Coverstitch Machine - Suggestions Needed
Hello All I feel it's about time to add an overlocker to my sewing paraphenalia. I'm thinking of either buying an oldie but goodie either from ebay or my local shop which does refurbs or splashing out...
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My Web Site
I have a web site up that talks about my company. Under staff profiles there is a pic of my wife and I. I keep meaning to change the pictures because they are a tad stretched. Those were taken in 02....
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