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Problem solved, part 2
How about something so loud that it diverts traffic: looked a long time to find "taxicab" linen.) http://roughsewing.home.comcast.net/~roughsewing/LINJERSY_files/25NJB.jpg
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search solution for serger
how to aling the serger's upper looper to its original place?
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Dongle needed
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some pics to share
Hey All, Remember a while back when I was looking for directions on how to turn a t-shirt into a baby romper? Well, thought I'd better update on that one. The project went alright. Few glitches. The...
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Sewing Machine Recommendation
Hello I'm looking for a recommendation for a sewing machine. I don't sew myself so I don't know where to start. The machine is for my niece who is turing 10 next month. She's been interested in...
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Bobbin case keeps jamming
My bobbin case has been jamming for years in my Singer machine. It happens sporadically and causes the bobbin thread to look all mangled on the fabric. Every time it happens, I take out the bobbin...
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kenmore machine 385 19606
------------------------------------- I could not figure out how to reply to an existing post, so I'm starting over. I have the above machine, and I love it. I bought it last year, and I've only used...
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machine sewing leather
Hello all, first post Bob here. I used to have an old hand pumped Singer that was very good for sewing leather. It got lost in a house move. I would like another but was thinking, the main reason it...
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How to sew with Wooly nylon?
Hi all! Im making a bathing suit and trying to sew with Wooly nylon. I am using a straight sewing machine, which i know is not the way your supposed to do it, but i do not have an overlocker or...
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Elna 7000 lower tension control
I have had my Elna 7000 about 20 years, but have never been able to get the tension right on the underside of my stitch. Elna said it adjusts automatically or doesn't need adjusting, but I only find...
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Pattern for Polo Shirt and advice
I like short sleeved polo shirts, sometimes called golf shirts in US. They have a placket front with about 4 buttons, so they are "Pullover" style. Problem is: virtually all of them I used to buy now...
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Where to buy fabric online?
Hi, everyone. I'm new and haven't sewn in many years. I just bought a new sewing machine - my first in decades...and have come to find out there aren't a lot of fabric stores out there anymore. Anyone...
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Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing
I know, this has been through a million times here, but I have to ask again: Up to which publishing date is the above-mentioned book the valuable guide to tailoring, including all kinds of hand-sewing...
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Brother LS-2125i
Hi, A couple of years ago I bought a Brother LS-2125i at Wally World (Wal-Mart). The first time I tried to do a zig-zag stitch it balled the thread under the fabric and broke the top thread. I have...
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Looking for extension table for my 1989 Brother Electronic Sewing Machine
Thanks for everyone's suggestions. The machine has no model number - the front of the machine and the instruction manual call it a "Brother Electronic Sewing Machine." I think my husband purchased it...
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50's Style Patterns
Hey there. Im trying to recreate a simple 50's style strapless tea length dress to wear for and after my wedding reception on 1/31. Generally I don't use patterns, and for the stuff I have made...
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Pretty Punch Embroidery
I have lots of Pretty Punch supplies to sell. I was a dealer for many years, and need to sell my inventory. Please contact me for good prices. ##-----------------------------------------------##...
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Hollow chest pattern adjustment
I need to make a hollow chest adjustment on a sleeveless, round necked, top and I only know how to do that for a 'V' neck top. At least I think this is the adjustment I need or perhaps it is a...
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make your own leotards
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1914 Singer Model 15 question
Hi, I just picked up what I think in a 1914 early model 15 machine. Does anyone know how to thread this machine? Specifically around the tension adjuster? Also, could you tell me the thread path for...
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