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what type of silk should I use?
Hullo, all! I am making the wedding dress for my dearest friend, who is getting married in New Orleans this June. I've done a good bit of sewing, but never with silk. We're putting together a pattern...
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tension problem
I'm relatively new to sewing so bare with me. I have a Juki DU-141NH industrial machine that I have been learning with. I purchased the machine used and have spent quite some time getting it in...
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How can I make a tulle seam less uncomfortable?
For Halloween this year, I am going to be the White Queen from the new Alice in Wonderland. I am making the dress (or as close to it as I can get, anyway) from a Simplicity pattern, and it's almost...
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SEWING LEATHER questions
Hello everyone! I have searched this forum for leather related threads, but didn't find anything...if anyone knows where I might find it here, please let me know. I am searching any info about...
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Love the Look of an Ethnic Interior? Its ALL in the Textiles
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FA: 1960s Singer Sewing Machine Buttonholer Complete (Clear, Detailed Pics)
Hello :) Up for auction is a 1960s Singer Sewing Machine Buttonholer, complete with all accessories. starting bid: 7 cents here's the link to the auction where you can view some clear, large and...
 
Down Duvets
Down Duvets To sleep under a goose down duvet feels like sleeping under a warm puffy cloud! Luxuriously lightweight and fluffy, goose down is nature's best insulator. Goose down filled duvets warm up...
 
Empisal Pacesetter sewing machine manual
Anyone have one of these machines (and have the instruction manual for it) or know where I can get one at a reasonable price. The machine is similar to a Brother, in fact there might be a Brother...
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Free "Hibiscus" and "Orange Blossom" sewing pattern
Flowers Free machine embroidery without registration! All embroidery formats. Please download excellent free machine embroidery design "Hibiscus" and "Orange Blossom" No fee. No registration just...
 
New Crafter's Center
The new Crafter's Center, an extension to Crafter's Corner, found at intended strictly for crafter's of all media to build their ownonline blogging shops. It includes 'eShop' a program to help you...
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Duck Tape "dress" Form
Hello Everyone, I'm a bit sheepish to ask this question now that I've visited several of your sites & photo places! Ah well, here goes: How can I sew a cap or something over the arm & neck holes and...
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I'll bet you've not heard this sewing machine problem before
I'd try stripping all the coverings you can get off it off and hoovering it out thoroughly. Then clean off the ant and roach stuff anf lubricate properly. Then see how you feel. If ir runs OK, and you...
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Fabric stores in New York City
Hi fellow stitchers, I know this question has been asked in the past but stores come and go so I'd like up-to-date info. I'm going to NYC the week after Easter and would like to browse/shop at some...
 
Hand-rolled hem ... I'm lost as to exact process.
Well, then. Carry on. But - may I recommend a 'forever' file. I keep a clear plastic shoebox with a label that says 'trials'. Shoeboxes really don't take up much space and this one has been such a joy...
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making patterns
And yet, you failed to quote ANY of that "prev.post" to indicate that your message was a response to someone else's question or comment. P.S. Your shift key is apparently broken, it seems to function...
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