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adjusting a pants pattern
I just mocked-up Burda 8903 pants pattern and amazingly, they fit me perfectly through the hips, waist and most happily of all, the seat. They are just perfect and so I'm going to make several pair of...
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17 years ago
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Looking for sources for bathing suit fabric and/or bias tape in bulk
Hi everyone, I have been wanting to make some bathing suits for myself and the fabric stores around here really have nothing in that category. I was looking at the new Land's End catalog and they have...
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17 years ago
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Sewing with fur
I have a cape I would like to duplicate and line with fur from on old beaver coat. The cape is a copy of one Queen Victoria used to wear and was in fact sold as a 'Victoria cape'. It is wrist length,...
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17 years ago
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right side of fleece question
Someone posted here once that you could tell the right side of the fleece by stretching it. Does it curl to the front or the back...can't remember. Thanks!!
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17 years ago
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USA MILITARY UNIFORM FABRIC PROPERTIES
Hello. I am looking for U.S.A. military uniform and camouflage fabrics. The information that I needed fabric constructions, dyeing and finishing methods. Especially wool/blends uniforms (black, khaki,...
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17 years ago
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Reliable Ironing Boards?
I am looking at buying a Reliable Ironing Board, model c55 for $129. Can anyone offer advice on the Reliable brand? Is this a good ironing board?
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17 years ago
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Singer 758 Timing Belt
HELP!!! Friend's 40yr. old Singer 758 machine was working "OK" last time.... Eventually, machine was completely bound-up, with motor unable to turn. A quick look showed that the plastic bevel gears...
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17 years ago
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Need help - sewing machine "eats" fabric
My Brother Pacesetter 8200 sort of "eats" the fabric at the beginning of a seam. It does fine after I actually get the seaming going, but when I first start it, it pulls a bit of the fabric down into...
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17 years ago
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Janome Sewist 521
I am looking for a good basic machine for my daughter, who is doing a little quilting and sewing. The local shop guy suggest this 521 for about $275. Is this a good idea at that price? thanks, Jeff_M
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17 years ago
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Curtain Weights
Pricing out curtain weights and find it will cost $14 for the (50) I need on ebay, w/postage. I'm thinking I could sew a US nickle in each bottom corner a lot cheaper. Should work, shouldn't it, or...
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17 years ago
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manual for Riccar 777?
I acquired one of these machines and fixed it (the bobbin winding gear was, well, crumbs but otherwise the machine is in amazing condition) and managed to thread it by trial and error. I really need a...
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17 years ago
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Thomas Tank knitting graph
Hi I am looking for a knitting pattern of Thomas the tank engine,I usually knit the jumper then stitch on the pattern (swiss stitch). I did have a pattern but I must of loaned it and as per usual it...
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18 years ago
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How to measure a fabric's stretch?
De-lurking for a moment to query the wisdom of this group! How can I accurately measure a fabric's stretch? I've pulled on 4" and judged the percent (50%, 75%, etc.) but I've been waaay off on several...
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18 years ago
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Leotard Neckline/Armholes Contrast Trim
I've been sewing basic bodysuits and unitards for my kids' gymnastics and would now like to make some with contrast lycra binding. Has anyone ever done this on a leotard or swimsuit? I've tried it...
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18 years ago
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dishtowels
My dishtowels are getting worn out, and I hate to buy new ones when it's so easy to just cut 'n' hem some fabric. I'm new to sewing, though, and don't know my cloths. What kind of fabric are...
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18 years ago
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Rhino costume?
Hi people, my latest challenge is to make a rhino costume for a 11 year old boy! It has to have bulky shoulders and make him look ....well like a rhino, big and bulky. It is for a school play, The...
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18 years ago
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line of patterns at Hancock's
I went in today for the first time in months, to take advantage of the sale on Christmas fabrics, more precisely, the cloth books to make for little ones. A friend is a 1st time GM to 2 G'babies and...
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18 years ago
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Sturdy material pattern making
Hi, I'm new to the group. I'm trying to make a costume out of a pretty hard leather, I'm trying to make it fit to my body but don't know enough about pattern making to start. Is there any basics I...
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18 years ago
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Elan Patterns - CAUTION!!
The recent topic of bra making ....paired with the 60 Minutes expose on $2000 custom made bras from Paris.....got me thoroughly convinced to go ahead and try it. CAUTION....I "Googled" for Elan...
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18 years ago
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Frister + Rossman 904
Dear All, Have kindly been donated a Frister + Rossman 904 (with manual!) by a good friend who wanted it to have a good home. I googled on frister rossman 904 but could find no obvious basic info,...
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18 years ago
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