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pea coat patterns for men?
I looked at KwikSew, and Vogue, and they didn't have a pattern for a pea coat. All this talk about wool got me thinking about one. Except, I can't wear wool. So, what's the thickest fabric I can use...
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Repairing a coat
At a recent, frigid football game, I brushed up against a propane heater in my favorite, almost new, long coat. It now has a half-circle burned area (it's washable, so must be polyester) on the lower...
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My christmas present! A Dress Form! (but with measurement issues)
DH got me a dress form for christmas! I have been dreaming of owning one for years! I even get to have it early and not wait until christmas! I set it up today, and got it at the perfect height and...
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I see hers and raise Kate an AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!
Just discovered my best Marks 9" pinking shears have a nifty notch along the blade. I'm gonna KILL someone! The local Very Large Fabric Store has a sharpening expert, so I'll take them in today and...
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AAARRRGGGHHH!!!
Took the suit I made for Alan out of the cupboard yesterday to confirm a collar detail with a student, and the moths have et holes in it! He are very upset. Me too. Exploring possibility of getting...
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cutting curtains in half & I just cant do the math!!!! Help Please!!!
I am re-doing a set of store bought curtains for my daycare provider to fit some different windows. The curtains are 83" long (width doesn't matter for this as I am redoing them into shorter...
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Bernina 1090 Hook problem
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share buy wedding dresses experiences
if you are Looking for Your Favorite Wedding Dresses and don't know to where? i recommend this wedding dresses online store. share buy Favorite wedding dress experiences i bought wedding dresses from...
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Quilt with swarovski crystall
Look this quilt "Legends of south seas". Using Swarovsky Crystall, Over 200 crystalls http://www.n-needlework.ru/gallery/102/403/Cheers
 
Fitted Sheets
I have a mattress that is about 10 inches thick and have problems finding sheets to fit and what I do find is quite expensive. Has anyone make sheets like this? My bed is a queen size. Brenda
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Lining Silk
Hi, I'm new to this group and a new sewer. Can someone tell me whether I can line a Silk robe with flannel? Thanks! ------------------------------------- Karen A. Gregory...
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Lining a bodice/pinafore
Hi, I have just recently started sewing again and I am making some children's pinafore dresses. I want to line the bodice which is no problem. However, on all the patterns that I am using, the...
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vinyl cushion sewing and zipper question
I am making a vinyl cushion (of sorts) that is 18" x 14" x 5.5" I plan to install a zipper to remove/install the foam and i have some questions regarding zipper install. Is the zipper install the same...
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What do numbers above the numbers mean ?
The numbers on the perimeter of the patterns often have numbers "above" them; what do those additional numbers mean ? -------------------------------------...
 
OT: Happy Thanksgiving
Hello group, From all of us at the Fiber Arts & Animals Festival and Queso Cabeza Farm in Olivet, Michigan, we hope you and your family have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Regards, Rick Boesen Olivet,...
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