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stitch selector

Kenmore Model 385 the stitch selector dial is frozen, won’t move the needle, it is locked.
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posted by Sandy
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Waltons celestial model 240 sewing machine

I have a waltons celestial sewing machine model 240 and am looking for any information on how to use it
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posted by Shoph
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Needles Guide

I found a comprehensive chart for identifying hand-sewing needles: https://www.jjneedles.com/needles-guide The pictures...
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posted by jbeeson
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Inventory marks

I just unvented a way of making a bar tack that I have probably unvented before. I have three identical pairs of knee s...
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posted by jbeeson
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Beadwork mag back issues

I am looking for Beadwork magazine back issues--Summer of 1999 and September/October of 2000. I need the paper copies t...
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posted by lisaberg
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Stash thread

I plan to order three spools of silk thread to take care of all occasions. My impulse is to get black for very dark col...
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posted by jbeeson
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Elmer's glue

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 When I was a teenager, the high-school librarian taught me how to use the latest high-tech tool,...
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posted by jbeeson
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Swatches

Wednesday, 19 February 2025 My Hemp Woven Midweight fabric from Dharma arrived today. I sat down at once to draw a stra...
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posted by jbeeson
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