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<PING> All the sewists from OZ
I am very alarmed at all the news of the horrendous fires. How are you all doing? Beverly
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Steam Iron
Hi, Any recommendations on a steam iron? My daughter doesn't like hers and I haven't bought one in a long time. All help appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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Patterns for sale
For your information: I received an ad this morning for 45 Butterick patterns for $3.00 plus S&H; a few nice costumes are included. Not affiliated with the company, just received their ads. Emily
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How much to charge for swim suits & corsets
I have a client and they (two exotic dancers) design exotic wear / swimwear to sell to other dancers. I am charging them $25 per swimsuit/exoticwear (see pic). I feel this is a bargain becuase they...
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Semi-Finished Project
So I am going to Anthrocon2009 this year. Its like a huge comic/ cartoon convention with its focus on animals. I have never been to something like this, but hey-all I need is an excuse to sew, and I...
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Alan Dicey's Suit
I've been laid up in Hosp. with back surgery and may have missed it. Did Kate ever post pics? Cant find them on her site. I'm wondering if she sewed the jacket entirely by hand like bespoke tailors do...
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Coat Repair
A while ago I asked for help in repairing a coat that had gotten damaged by getting too close to a propane heater. You can see the results in my "Other Projects" album in Webshots. I'm happy with it,...
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Coat repair results
In "Other Projects" you can see the applique I made to cover an area on my favorite coat which got damaged when I got too close to a propane heater. Several of you offered tips a while back for doing...
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ideas and advice for make believe box ?
A huge part of the appeal was the wiring. It gave curves where anatomy had level plateaus. And a sundress that was just below knee length on a tall adult made an ankle length formal for little girls....
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question about over-dyeing garments ?
since we have 6 weeks more winter, i have a sweatshirt project i wanted to try (if possible). i have this heavy IZOD sweatshirt (a gift) that uses a sort of a french terry or similar fabric where it...
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I LOVE THE REMNANT HOUSE!
OK, so your friendly neighbourhood mad auntie is high on fabric sniffing, but tough! I just have to tease you with this one... I have a nice new customer, a lovely ++ size petite Italian grandma. She...
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<PING> Kate
This seems to be the year for extraordinary winter weather. We (Pacific NW, USA) had 20" of ice and snow at Christmastime, Sharon has just been through an awful ice storm, and now the news is full of...
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Latest project finished
I gave my DSIL a blank navy sweatshirt for Christmas, with a printout of several versions of his favorite character so he could choose the design. I just finished it, and will take it to him on...
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OT: ice storm
Well, it's been an interesting week here. We had freezing rain start on Monday. Lasted till Tuesday evening. Then changed to sleet and finally to snow overnight Tuesday. We wound up with 1 1/2" of...
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Singer Cocktail Model 6252
Hello! I am brand new to your site. I have been looking for the manual for the Singer Cocktail Model 6252 (hopefully without paying for it - but if it is then that's ok too). My sister lent it to me...
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