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Kenmore Feed Dog Problem
I have a Kenmore 385.1249280 sewing machine that is around 25 years old or so. It used to work great until one day the feed dogs stopped grabbing the material. They no longer come above the level of...
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16 years ago
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Fleece scraps
It is very hard for me to throw away fabric scraps, to the point that there are way too many of them stashed in this house. It is also true that dogs love fleece blankets on their beds during cold...
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16 years ago
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Nashville Fabric Shops
Previous post reminded me: I will be in Nashville 3/27-29. Any cool or bargain fabric shops there that I shouldn't miss? (non-quilting)
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17 years ago
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taking all the fabric off the bolt
is much easier than putting it back on. I think I need to beg for an un-bent empty bolt.
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17 years ago
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Hancock Fabrics
Is having a big fleece bonanza on Sunday. What would you do if you had $90 worth of fleece? Cindy Hutchison
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17 years ago
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McCalls 2233 - chef's coat
Ok, I've decided to get this pattern (its a chef's coat with a mandarin collar) to try to make a casual jacket with. I'll have to change it from a big block to something more to my shape. Just...
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17 years ago
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Husqvarna Viking Lily & Rose sewing machines
Just wondering... Does anyone know which is newer - the rose machine or the lily?
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17 years ago
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LYCRA TRIM
Hello, folks. I'm sewing a bodysuit for my daughter and am having difficulty with the trim. I added trim around the neckline and armholes and now have to topstitch it in place. I tried using the...
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17 years ago
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How old is my Singer?
Hi I have recently bought a Singer 6238 machine at an auction. I am curious to when it was launched and what the retail price was then? Anyone have any ideas? Is this machine part of the Singer...
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17 years ago
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Singer Model 1200
Anyone know about this machine; Google not much help. Looks like a Mod. 201 and similar features, but has a built-in knee lift and speed control via a treadle. Looks like "semi-industrial", altho this...
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17 years ago
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seam finishes for silk satin & silk lining
What are good seam finishes for silk satin? I have a serger, but it always seems to leave hard edges on fine fabrics and I'm not always pleased with the overall look of serged seams. I would also...
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18 years ago
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Maternity re-fitting?
I was shopping for a pair of maternity jeans on Saturday. Couldn't find a pair in my size at Sears, and that was the only store we had time to shop that day. There are new types of maternity clothes...
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18 years ago
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Rifle case pattern?
Hi all, My son came home from CAP with a dummy rifle and had volunteered me to make cases for all the Color Guard. Are there any patterns for drill-team rifle bags? I guess if there isn't...I can...
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18 years ago
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Layer Seam
I am new to sewing and I am trying to make a dress. I have sewn on the front band of the dress, and then it tells me to Layer seam, then turn to the outside and press. Can anyone tell me what I need...
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18 years ago
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jean pocket--simple replacement
Can anyone help me--I need to know how to replace the front pockets in jeans? Thanks, Dick
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18 years ago
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Altering fitted bottom sheets
Hi--I am new to this group. I have a sewing question that I hope someone can help me with. I recently replaced a bottom fitted sheet. It was purchased because its fabirc content guaranteed it to be...
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18 years ago
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euro pro sewing machine
Hi all I just bought a Euro Pro 9130 computerized sewing machine at Costco. Wondering if anyone has any personal reviews on this or has used it and what do you think of it. Thanks in advance.
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18 years ago
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Huskylock 34D overlocker
Does anyone know anything about this overlocker? There's one on e-bay and I wondered if it was worth bidding for and how much to go up to. Thanks Susan
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18 years ago
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Shadecloth on overlocker/serger?
I hope you folks in the USA call it shadecloth, anyway... The (usually) green nylon mesh stuff you use to make "shade sails" for your yard - or sometimes on the walls of greenhouses... Would it be ok...
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20 years ago
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National serger--help!!
Hoping you guys can help. I purchased a new National N50E serger about 13-14 years ago. We moved away from the state where I purchased it and couldn't remember the name of the shop now if I tried. The...
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20 years ago
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