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Set in Sleeves
Can anyone offer any suggestions for sewing set in sleeves without puckers? I get so frustrated, because usually the sleeve is so much bigger than the armhole, I have to do quite a bit of easing to...
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20 years ago
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Capital sewing machine (2024 Update)
I found an old sewing machine cabinet that had a Capital sewing Machine in it. Dose anyone here know what it would be worth or when they made these machines. It had a model no I think was a 300 but it...
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20 years ago
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bernina 850 machine (2023 Update)
Hi there!! I'm considering purchasing a used Bernina 850 machine. Does anyone know anything about this machine? - If it's comparable or not to the Bernina 950. They look similar. I'm guessing that the...
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20 years ago
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How to sew badges onto a lined jacket and not stitch through the lining? (2023 Update)
The customer for whom I am "removing old/sewing on new" arm badges on a dozen or so shirts is very pleased with the ones I've done to date. I just received the 2nd batch of laundered shirts. Now they...
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15 years ago
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Wards UHT J 1933 sewing machine manual needed
SOS---HELP! Does anyone have a copy of photocopy of the manual for a Montgomery Wards Model UHT J 1933 sewing machine? My wife needs one and I will gladly pay your cost. Thank you! Smokey in Northern...
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18 years ago
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where is the oiling point on the hook of a Bernina 950?
My dealing has gone out of business and the manual doesn't show very clearly where to oil the hook. Does anyone know?
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10 years ago
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Need ironing board advice
I need an ironing board. I don't sew or do anything with fabric but keep my clothes pressed. Can anyone offer advice on a solid, sturdy, ironing board? I looked at the Rowenta ($100) but it wobbled...
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17 years ago
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KENMORE SERGER
Overlock 2/3/4D model # 385 16644, not much info online though I did find that the 385's are made by Janome. I just got one on ebay, haven't tried it yet. I just watched the video this morning. Does...
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17 years ago
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how to correctly insert the bobbin case Brother's VX-807
I wonder if anyone could help me out here. I've been sitting in front of this machine sweating trying to put the bobbin case together. I check online with Brothers, but they were not very helpful. I...
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17 years ago
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Fusible web on waterproof-breathables?
Can you use a fusible interfacing or web on a waterproof breathable fabric? Since the waterproof membrane is basically Teflon and almost nothing sticks to Teflon, I'm thinking this is not feasible....
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17 years ago
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sewing satin and blind hem tips?
ok...i'm making simplicity 8953 for my daughter Maya...i don't know why i'm making her such an elaborate dress, but she picked out the pattern and fabric...i guess i'll just have her wear it for...
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20 years ago
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Does anyone own a Euro-Pro Model 9106 sewing machine?
Or, even if you know about them. What is your opinion of them? I bought one about five years ago but never used it until a few weeks ago. It straight stitches beautifully. And, I did have it...
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14 years ago
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Removing fur trim from a hood
Hi, I just bought a new winter parka. I really didn't want one with fur or fake fur trim around the hood, unless it was removable, but the one that looked best on me had the unremovable kind. I would...
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18 years ago
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Vogue Stitch sewing machine
Hi, I need help! I recently was given a sewing machine, its an older (heavy metal) machine and the clue to what kind it is is a label on the machine saying "vogue stitch". Does anyone know anything...
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17 years ago
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How to use flexi stitch
Hi, I have an old singer machine that uses "flexi-stitch" discs. Yet... I don't know how to use it. I found that the discs are set in a "holl" for this on the top of the machine, but besides that I...
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18 years ago
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Eyelet Setting on Nylon Webbing
I am trying to set eyelets on to nylon webbing (I am making dog collars), the problem I am running into is that I cannot get the eyelet to go through the webbing so that I can set it. I am trying to...
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18 years ago
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singer 347- heavy duty?
Hello; My sisiter is looking to buy a home sewing machine that would be useful in sewing cordura/neoprene. She ran across a singer 347 that was labeled as being near industrial and able to sew leather...
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17 years ago
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Singer model 9612
The bevel gear on the above machine is defective and needs to be replaced. The gear is on the bobbin end of th horizontal shaft. I have removed the retaining clip and loosened all set screws but the...
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3 years ago
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Riccar RW-6L
Hello, I recently bought a second hand sewing machine here in Belgium but i can not find any manual online. The brand of my machine is Adler Riccar , the model is RW-6L and L 668624. You will find...
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6 years ago
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Quick sort out.
9h00. Thinking about having a re shuffle in my sewing room. I need not to have the 3 machines on the bench not so close together so I have to re-home the ironing board and a ton of other stuff. If I...
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6 years ago
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