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hat sizing for a 6 year old
Hi, I am wondering if any of you have a handy 6 year old to quickly measure for me please. Unfortunately I can't lay my hands on a 6 year old at the moment. My niece is in the Uk while I am in France...
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15 years ago
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Unique Fabric Source
I stumbled across this site today: have not ordered from them, know nothing about their service, but WOW! They have fabrics I have never seen before. "Wool Lace"??? Does anyone here have any...
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15 years ago
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Source for copper or antique brass rivets
I'm all googled out. Unable to find a source for copper rivets typically used to reinforce jeans at stress points. Usually set from back side with what looks like a nail. Thanks to anyone who has...
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15 years ago
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Waistband for satin skirt
I've made a couple of skirts, but this time I decided to do one in satin (the local fabric store had a good price on some polyester satin), and I'm running into a problem with the waistband. Normally,...
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15 years ago
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Skirt pattern drafting
I was browsing to find better directions for my 6 panel skirt. I wasn't sure as to figure out just exactly how wide to make the bottom of each panel. I found this site very helpful. It explains how to...
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16 years ago
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sloper blocks
Another question. Just want to get an idea - from what material do you make your sloper blocks? Plastic, paper etc? Thanks Katherine
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16 years ago
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J>J> Penney sewing machine
Our senior citizen sewing group has been given a J.C. Penney delux machine, fairly modern with built in extra stitches. The tag on the back says "retail #1710. catalog # 868-0670, serial # 00497"...
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16 years ago
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Free Online Sewing Courses/Sites?
I'm 22 and new to sewing, I can do some things alright but I really want to learn as much as I can and would like to design and make my own clothes. Do any of you know of other sites were they have...
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16 years ago
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patterns good for silk dupioni
Kate has suggested some good patterns. Soft pleats tend to show off dupioni beautifully. It also does well in two piece dresses. Here are a few other patterns I found. I would choose the simplest...
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16 years ago
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Singer 14SH654 upper looper replacement
The best link is your local dealer/repair shop. gwh
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16 years ago
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Alphabet for hand embroidery
Help please! I decided to make some friends needle books for Chritmas and embroider their initials on the front. I duly cut out my linen and then went to find my alphabet to stick on the window to...
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16 years ago
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interfacing for jacket
I have it in my head I want to make a tailored jacket. I have some "wool" fabric I bought for a couple of dollars at an estate sale that will be my practice jacket. I currently have "Jackets for Real...
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16 years ago
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I love my serger
Over the weekend my DD asked me to make a fleece blanket for her youngest son. We went and picked out the fleece he wanted and I also picked up some variegated woolly nylon. Washed up the fleece ,just...
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16 years ago
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brother CS-6000i timing
Hello, My wifes Brother CS-6000i is having some problems. She complained of breaking needles and I found that the needle has actually poked holes in the bobbin carrier. So, before I put a new bobbin...
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16 years ago
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facing/interfacing
Do I really need to use interfacing for medium weight garments? I bought this beautiful fabric for a dress for my toddler. I fold the fabric it doesn't fall flat because of the thickness.I was...
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16 years ago
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T-shirt neck alterations
I am blessed with the ability to buy crew neck T-shirts very cheaply. The problem is........I prefer a scoop or V neck. Is there a quick and easy way to alter them?? All suggestions gratefully...
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16 years ago
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Bernina 830 - Need Parts
I have to agree with Phae on this one. The 830 had 3 different foot controls so if you do not know the Type number of the control you well could get an incorrect one. The Bernina dealer will know what...
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16 years ago
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Making an hole for umbrella (tablecloth)?
Hello - Is there an easy way to put an umbrella hole in a tablecloth? Would I just cut a circle and iron seam binding around it to prevent fraying? This is a polyester cloth. I don't think I want to...
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16 years ago
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Fabric names
I came across the name of a fabric I haven't heard of before. Raschel. I saw it while looking through the site for bra fabrics. I'm assuming it is a different type of knit but how is it different....
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16 years ago
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Waltons Celestial manual? (2023 Update)
I have bought an old Walton's Celestial model 270 sewing machine, in order to make sails for my model boat (retired nowadays through disability). However it is missing the manual and I wondered if...
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16 years ago
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