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50's Style Patterns
Hey there. Im trying to recreate a simple 50's style strapless tea length dress to wear for and after my wedding reception on 1/31. Generally I don't use patterns, and for the stuff I have made...
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15 years ago
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First lady's choices
Ok, I just have to start this thread. I was totally unimpressed with Mrs. Obama's Inauguration dress, coat and ball gown. The local paper today says, of the ball gown: "...the first lady shimmered in...
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15 years ago
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Technical Question about Interfacing
I have cut out Vogue 1069, using a lightweight sort of double knit material, no stretch to speak of. The instructions use lapped seams for construction but I was going to do it with normal seams....
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15 years ago
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New Sewing Tools!
Just wanted to drop a quick line to let everyone know about a great new height adjustable sewing table that is available. The company is Sew Perfect Tables and you can view the different models...
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15 years ago
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Overlocker Problem
Hi, Can anyone help me please. I have a Janome 8100D overlocker which has been working fine. However, the thread in the left needle keeps breaking. My differential is fine. It works for so long then...
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15 years ago
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I'm going to buy a new machine- recommendations?
Hi all, I have sold my house, and promised to buy myself a sewing machine as a reward to myself for all my hard work necessary to get it sold. Now, my dilemma, I want to spend up to 1500 american...
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15 years ago
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Wierd
Is anyone else seeing double posts from me? I hit send, and there is a short delay, then when the message show up here it is duplicated. Beverly, not doin' it on purpose, reelly!
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15 years ago
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Old Treddle Sewing Machine
Years ago, when all of the grand-children were going thru my grandmother's things, my cousins unanimously voted that I should have her treddle sewing machine. Over the years, I have moved this with me...
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15 years ago
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I've Downloaded White Ginger Demo
Just this evening, I downloaded a White Ginger Demo on pattern-making. Ever since I looked at some of what KateXXXXXX has been doing with some of the software she has from them, I've been interested....
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15 years ago
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The finished jig costume
The last picture here: of DGD wearing her new jig costume for the first time. The "fierce look" is part of the character for this dance. Beverly Kodak is a technology company focused on imaging. We...
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15 years ago
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Finished velvet jacket
I put a picture of DGD wearing the completed jacket here: 'll put some additional pictures of the construction process up later. Following three months of no dancing because she injured her foot and...
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15 years ago
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Finished!
I finished the blue velvet competition jacket yesterday (wrestled with the silver braid for over two hours, but I won!) and delivered it to DGD. She will dance tomorrow in Seattle, wearing the new...
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15 years ago
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VINTAGE SINGER 306W
I just aquired, from a friend, a beatiful Singer 306W sewing machine. It came without a power cord, so I found one. It gets power, but sounds like the motor is spinning, and no action. Is there an...
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15 years ago
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Apron was appreciated
Just to let you all know that the apron I made for my niece (who now lives in central UK) received the package I sent to her. As part of her surprises, I had made a scissor-back apron. She is a 6X...
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15 years ago
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Duplicate Patterns
Finished the Christmas sewing orgy (all from fleece stash!); partway through the sort and put away process. Found these uncut duplicate or won't use patterns that cannot be returned to a store and are...
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15 years ago
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