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Mechanical fastener to replace zip.
I wish to replace a zip on the front of a pair of men's trousers. It is beyond my skills to sew in a new zip. The trousers are quite old so its not worth spending a lot of money on them, but they...
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New reader
I am the owner of a small business where I sell mostly hand made items made by myself or my family. I sew using only my own designs. What I seek at this time is ideas on how to enlarge my business...
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Advice re Sewing Machine
Hello -- I've been lurking awhile, this is my first post. I need to buy an inexpensive, simple, lightweight sewing machine to carry to quilting classes. I presently have an old Singer which works okay...
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Help with window treatments!
Hello! I am having difficulty with a home-decorating project that I started. I purchased 100% cotton drapes from IKEA. Because they are too casual for my needs, I thought that it would be fairly...
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New to sewing.. need a little help please
Hi Everyone, I'm new to sewing.. well new to sewing clothes.. This will be my first time making a dress and I picked a simple pattern.. I though it was simple anyway.. I bought a pattern that can...
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embroidary machine
i purchased a brother PE 700 it included a manual, however i feel it is very complicated to understand. Can i purchase a video class online to help?
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Singer cabinet model 42
I just purchased a Singer 301 in a cabinet (model 42). The right hand side has a long door that covers 3 drawers. The outside door needs new hinges. Anyone know where I might find these? Thanks....
 
Janome 1200D
I just purchased a new Janome 1200D serger, love it so far. Only issue I have is the dealer went out of business as soon as I got it. I am hardly trained on it and I know I will need help with it...
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Unique Art
Hi, We have many kind of Indonesian batik painting art. Please visit to our website at . Thank you very much. If you need Indonesian batik paintings for your home decor or batik cloth for clothes,...
 
A question a fusible bonding
Hey all, What would you do in my situation? I am working on a childrens item that will need to stand up to alot of wear and tear. I am applique'ing 100% cotton onto minky (100% poleyster) the minky...
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dongle
I have a Hus Designer1 embroidery machine and to access the software I need a parrarell port on my laptop which I do not have,I have tried usb adaptors but the software does not recognize them.I have...
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Singer Futura Quartet Up for Live Simulcast Auction
Hello all: We are holding an estate auction and there is a Singer Futura Quartet that will be on the block. This is live in house and is open for Internet bidding now and Live Real Time Bidding on Sat...
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Alt.sewing
Anyone else having a problem posting or reading
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orfeus.com.au
Hi everyone, I might be real stupid but I'm having a heck of a time getting into that site. Ya, I'm from USA but still I have gotten in to other sites from your country. Somehow,I can't get into that...
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anybody want to make me some clothes?
Hi everyone. I can use a hammer but not a needle so I'm looking for someone that wants to make me some clothes. I'd be happy to pay for supplies, shipping, and your time. I would like mens clothes,...
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