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sewing machine storage in unheated garage
This past summer I got interested in old sewing machines, bought several at garage sales, cleaned/oiled/serviced them & got them all running. They are stored in my unheated garage & I am concerned...
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Singer 620 Sewing Machine
I recently purchased a Singer 620 Touch and Sew (for $1.50, that's a dollar and 50 cents) and am trying to decide if I want to keep it. I have several Singers and know how durable the machines are....
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18 years ago
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Farrier's apron pattern
Has anybody ever seen a commercial pattern for a farrier's apron? Kathleen
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18 years ago
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Singer 401G
Try Singer: http://www.singershop.com/home_static.html
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18 years ago
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Looking for fishnet stocking/pantyhose/body stocking pattern
Was taught the needlecraft arts (crochet and knitting) nearly forty years ago by my great-grandfather. I'm currently in the midst of a "contest" to create a complete outfit (sans shoes) with a female...
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18 years ago
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Serging satin fabric to prevent fraying- advice needed
I was wanting to serge the edge of some satin fabric to prevent it from unraveling so badly as I use it place customers' handstitched items on adn then roll up until I can get to them. I tried doing a...
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18 years ago
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Newbie: Sewing Genie ($40) any good?
I am a male who needs to make hems and things to my pants. I know nothing about machine sewing, always having done everything by hand. A friend gave me a cheap Sewing Genie ( ) and I was wondering if...
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18 years ago
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sewing vinyl
Help! I just put some vinyl fabric in my sewing machine. I'm sewing a new cushion for my husband's boat. Although I've set the stitch length to long the stitches appear very small and it's tough...
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18 years ago
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Industrial Sewing Machine for Sale - NYC
Hello all I have a Singer Industrial Sewing Machine for sale. It's in working condition. Powerful enough to work through leather. All I'm asking for it is $75. I need more space in my place, and we...
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Overlocker (Serger) Owners Manual
G'day all I've just been asked about an Overlocker (Serger) Owners Manual and in the past have seen a url where you can find these online, unfortunately I didn't bookmark the url for future reference...
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Belly dancing costume
Does anyone know of a belly dancing costume pattern? My daughter is starting belly dancing at school next term and I think it would add to the fun if she looked the part. I'd like to make her the...
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18 years ago
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Help - need needle plate for Brother VX-2013
Help! I need a replacement needle plate for my Brother VX-2013. Apparently, at no more than 13 years old, the machine is "obsolete", which means that my only chance of finding a spare is if a dealer/...
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18 years ago
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looking for a pattern
I'm looking for a pattern for a babydoll nightie for my wife. I can visualize what I'm looking for..the hard part is describing it here. I've looked at Kwiksew, Simplicity, McCalls...and I'm getting...
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20 years ago
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Help with used Singer 5932
Hello, I am new to this group. Penny from one of the backpacking gear-making message boards sent me here. I have a Singer 5932 T (Not sure if the T is supposed to be part of the model number or not)...
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20 years ago
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Sewing for Beginners Tutorials?
Does anyone know of any really good vhs or dvd sewing tutorials for beginners? Things that show step-by-step, all the basics, etc? I mainly only sew for the occasional craft project which are...
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20 years ago
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best/economical thread to use?
Hi, new here, wanted to know what is the best/economical thread to use for general sewing? Thanks
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20 years ago
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Sealant Foam on Fabric; How to Remove?
Specifically, on a new cotton/acrylic sweater, and a new (what else?) pair of black jeans. You'd think, by now, that I'd know to change clothes before leaping into a home repair project, but,...
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20 years ago
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Blanket Stitch Question
I'm making several fleece gifts for xmas. After wondering how to finish the edges, decoratively, I believe the blanket stitch is probably the best way to go (please offer other suggestions if you...
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20 years ago
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Husband considering buying Elna 2130 as present
Hello, My wife has asked me to buy her a Sewing Machine for her Xmas present (no doubt this will not be the last Xmas present posting!). I have a sneaky feeling that her enthusiasm may wear off after...
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20 years ago
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Sewing Genie Threading Problem
Am newbie. Couldn't understand threading when looking at it (as it was when purchased). I unthreaded it, planning to use the Instruction manual to thread it from scratch. Manual is apparently...
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20 years ago
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