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Bobbin thread problem
I recently bought a used Singer Touch tronic 2001 sewing machine. Not all of the time but some of the time the thread on the bobbin side of the material seems to get bunched-up. The only adjustment...
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Need Info on Beaumark 4700 Sewing Machine
My friend purchased a Beau*Mark 4700 sewing machine from a sewing store years ago. She wanted a used machine without bells and whisles that was pretty durable and the woman suggested this machine...
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Fabric Stores in Italy
Hi there, I will be travelling to Rome, Siena, Florence and Venice in April and wanted to ask for fabric store suggestions. I searched the group posts for this topic and found one from 1997 but wanted...
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Miss America evening gowns
I was poking around on the internet this afternoon and found on pictures from the Miss USA pagent being aired tonight. They had a photo gallery of the evening gown competition with at least 2 shots of...
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Looking for blouse pattern
I'm look for a pattern for a tunic type blouse with raglan sleeves and a bound neckline. In clearing out some old clothes, I ran across a favorite blouse of that type, which, to be charitable, is...
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Newbie just bought a singer 514 Help!
Hi there, I've been thinking of buying a machine for ages, but I am so far from the Martha Stewart Genre that I am very intimidated with technology... After researching fancy new machines with...
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how old is New Home model 552?
just bought this in cabinet for $15.works good and has all parts.just want to know how old it is
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Burnt out mains capacitor
Hi there. This looks like a great newsgroup. Husqvarna Optima 150 We have burnt out an AC capacitor in our old Husqvarna. What we wanted to know is if it's alright to continue using it with the cap...
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martial arts uniform sew pattern ?
Does anyone have a link or suggestion to find or make a sewing pattern for a karate student/practice uniform (? Gi ?) ? I have googled for a karate uniform sewing pattern and found something at ......
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seamstress and other rates guide
Thanks. That's a good idea, even if I didn't get the publication or leaflet I was looking for. B-) Betsy Phillips
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Is it possible to add a button and hole to shirt?
I have a nice dress shirt that needs an extra button near the bottom. Would it be possible without a machine for a novice to add a button and button hole? I have sewn many buttons on, but its the...
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Bel Air Sewing Machine?
Teal blue, 929, model s3010c Any of this ring a bell? Help.
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Singer Stylist 457 bobbin problem?!
I'm trying to sew some fairly heavy canvas (double thickness) with my very-used Singer Stylist 457. Last year the gear broke (mentioned here in other threads) and I had it replaced. I also bought a...
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Pfaff Tipmatic 6110 reviews
Hello good folks at alt sewing. An upcoming estate auction has a Pfaff Tipmatic 6110. The lady was a quilter, it seems. Is this a specialty machine ? Anything to look for - problems or wear-out areas...
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Bernette 234 serger & Sewing FAQ
Where can I find what the rolled hem attachment looks like, costs, and where can I find it? Can i find it still?? I checked the Bernina Bernette 234 on the Bernina website and even the online manual...
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Used sergers
What slightly older models of sergers would serger users recommend? I've been looking at Husqvarna, Bernina and Brother models. And what kind of prices would you pay? Thanks, AK in PA
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Feed Dogs- metal or rubber?
Are your feed dogs metal teeth or rubber bar type? Just curious which is better for general purpose sewing. Thanks, Joy
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Selvedge sheets
Where can I find a set of king size selvedge sheets ?
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Re: Any info on New Home machines
Here's a copy of the manual for your machine, free, from Janome: Check p. 11 of the manual, 12 of the pdf... my guess is the bobbin winder is still stuck in towards the bobbin winding position. Click...
 
ISO Penn Crest 3150 sewing machine threading diagram
I need a Threading diagram for my mom's Sewing machine please help
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