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Different type of sewing
Today's sewing was a marathon job. I finally decided I had to repair my market umbrellas. After a very wet weekend where my umbrellas were up all weekend the small holes and cracks that have appeared...
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I have acquired a Necchi Lelia 510
I have acquired this machine but have no idea how to thread it if someone could help me with this it would be much-appreciated Thanks
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Slowly pulling ahead with sewing
Major phew, I have this afternoon managed to empty the box of pieces that are Reversible dresses for Spring. Just counted the rail and I have made 82!! Cross them off the list. Now onto aprons.
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Box cushions and frustration!
Beyond cross with myself. I have just finished a clients order only to realise I have to unpick 2 cushions as the zips are in the wrong place!! Pipped box cushions for a leather sofa!! The cushions...
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Elna cam numbers
Hi All ; I thought I'd ask here before google searching - what does the small number mean - under the cam ID number ? I suspect it is a manufacturing " batch number " < ? > eg. cam 142 - flowers - I...
 
Hi! I have a JC Penney sewing machine 6984, I would love a manual or bobbin size
A manual would be amazing if anyone has access to emailing one. I at least need to know the bobbin size. The standard metal will not sit low enough to wind. Thank you so much, Robin JC Penney 6984
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I'm rich ! :-)
< chuckle > For those not familar with the web site - Kijiji is a popular online classifieds site - like Craigslist. in Canada. John T.
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brother exedra e-40
bonjour elle se desenfil souvent jai changer aiguille . verifiez les tensions .changer de fil mais toujours le meme probleme y a til une personne a qui cest arriver et a pu resoudre son probleme merci
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Do you ever...
...scroll through a high-end retailer's site, looking for inspiration, and every once come across something really interesting, such as: And then you look at the price, and shout "holy s__t!"at your...
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You know that feeling....
... you get when you gleefully anticipate working on some lovely new fabric for a special occasion, and as you enter your sewing room you discover that stack of Christmas napkins you laundered and put...
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Re: Childrens pattern sizing
What question? Yes, pre-shrink the fabric exactly as the finished garment will be laundered (washer and dryer). Are you using the right size pattern? You MUST measure the child, do NOT go by...
 
Help.... Serger won?t make a chain.
Since you have already done the easiest things (new needle and re-threading), I suspect you bent or pulled a looper out of position. Your best bet is a qualified service person.
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Glue gun recommendations
Looking for some glue gun recommendations. Need the type that uses 11 mm glue sticks. I want a gun that does not leak all over the place like my last gun. Thanks, Andy
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Coverlock stress
Yesterday's adventure. Janome 1000 CPX was working perfectly but I was about to start a new project so I decided to change the needles. The result of this move was skipping all over the shop. Various...
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Better way of darning holes
I am looking for an easier way to repair holes in socks. There has got to be a better way than sewing the holes. Like maybe a flexible material that can be ironed over the hole? Thanks, Andy
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