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Satin Problems
I love satin PJ's but the seams at the hips are pulling apart They are the right size and not tight so I am guessing it is the type of material they are made of. Can anyone tell me how to repair them...
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Bear Tails
I've been asked to make leotards for teddy bears for a gymnastics meet this weekend. The bears selected for me have more substantial tails than the average teddy bear. Should I a) make leotards and...
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Bernina 830 service manual ?
Hello everyone, My very first post... I have a Bernina 830 (1970's - ish) that I literally found in the street. Aside from a few cosmetic problems, it works very well. Only issue is that the lever to...
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[OT] New favorite authors
DGD gave me a lovely package of goodies for Christmas including some fabulous smelling gourmet coffee beans, a new out-sized cup for my morning mocha, and two books: "The Cater Street Hangman" by Anne...
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Temporarily taking in pajama pants
I am brand new at sewing and as such don't know what I'm doing. My son got a pair of fleece pajama pants for Christmas that he LOVES but they are waaayyy too big. He wore them all day the other day...
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What fabric is this?
I have looked and looked and looked and I can't figure out for the life of me who makes this fabric and where i can get it. Hopefully someone on here will be able to help me. I really appreciate it....
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What fabric is this?
I have looked and looked and looked and I can't figure out for the life of me who makes this fabric and where i can get it. Hopefully someone on here will be able to help me. I really appreciate it....
 
OT: But must share
How about "sweet"? "kindhearted"? "generous"? ;-P Beverly
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heirloom sewing?
While starting to clean out the basement (Nate got trains for Christmas! need space!!) came across two older issues of Sew Beautiful-one from 1998 and one from 2000. would anyone like them??? Betsey
 
Madeleine Vionnet
A while back, there was a thread on here about this person, I was not very familiar with her at the time, but got interested in reading her story and looking at her designs. Now imagine my delight...
 
Computer woes
When I finally bought a new desktop last year, to replace my previous 2001 model (!), I also purchased a product called PC Mover Essentials: bought my new computer with XP Pro (a $90 "downgrade"!). I...
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Ping@all the 'girls'
Oh, Ursula, that is too bad! I hope the surgery goes well, and is successful and they are able to cure the infection. Best wishes!
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Things I really wish I didn't have to sew
Maybe in a few days you will feel like you just HAVE to sew and it will all come together. Barbara in Cold FL
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Happy New Year 2010
I wish all my sewing friends a Hapy 2010 and may we all be able to sew to our hearts' content and in between great projects, find some time to read and enjoy the m any books, some of you have been...
 
Happy New Year
Back atcha!!!
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