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How to safely dispose of old sewing machine?
I have an old Sears sewing machine that was given to me years ago. It never worked, and I've had it in storage, and need to get rid of it. I hate to just toss it into the garbage dumpster. Can old...
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Quilting Software for Linux
Hello everyone, i'd like to install a software for quilting-design at my mothers notebook. She works with Linux. Could you give me a link to such software? Thank you very much! Josef
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All Unregistered Contributors! Please read this!
...who is wearing an moderator halloween costume. Don't listen to him, folks. This newsgrou is NOT moderated (except by its members who may politely let you know if you're doing something...
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Velvet Highalnd jacket toile
I'm making DGD her first velvet competition jacket like: am going over tomorrow for a final fitting. I finally figured out a method (I hope) for giving the extra ease in the sleeves to allow raising...
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source for this or similar plaid/tartan ?
hello, Does anyone know of a fabric site that has a big collection of (inexpensive - $10) tartans/plaids like in the link below ? I am trying to find the following tartan/plaid ("stewart modern...
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help! singer 347
I have an old Singer model #347 that I bought at a thrift shop and took in for cleaning, etc. Everything was working fine, but now the needle doesn't go up and down anymore. I turn the hand wheel and...
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Embroidery Punching
Embroidery Supply Embroidery Design US$3.50All Embroidery Design available for immediate downloadAll Embroidery Design Free CONVERT for all embroidery or sew...
 
How could I make a plush polygonal die?
Hello, my friends and I are big gamers, DnD and the like, and my friends are having babies. I wanted to make plush 20-sided dice for the new babies. Does anyone know how I could make one that will...
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1914 Singer Model 15 question
Hi, I just picked up what I think in a 1914 early model 15 machine. Does anyone know how to thread this machine? Specifically around the tension adjuster? Also, could you tell me the thread path for...
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Marine Vinyl Enclosure
Hi all! Just joined today. I've recently repaired the clear vinyl windows on our boat, and now I'm trying to start a new business. I live on the water, in a town with 1 repair guy- who is slow, over...
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Fiber Art Blog
Hello group, Our Fiber Arts & Animals Festival website has started a blog ( ) to talk about our thoughts and concerns setting up our festival in Marshall, Michigan and to share the story behind the...
 
want to buy a computerized sewing machine - opinions on Brother PC-420 Project R
Hello, I'm in the market for a new machine. I have a new baby and have been sewing clothes for her and I'm finding my current basic machine to be sort of boring. I saw the Brother PC-420 Project...
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How to a zipper with pompom trimming
Hi! I've installed zippers before on dec.pillows. However, I'm still new at sewing and do not know how to proceed. My guts tell me that I need to sew my trimming first and then the zipper. Ideally, my...
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Sew vinyl tubing to nylon mesh?
I'd like to attach 1/4" vinyl tubing to a nylon mesh material that has 1/4" holes. My first attempt was to poke the vinyl through the mesh, but that takes a long time and causes the mesh to bunch up....
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Manual Needed
I need a manual for a JCPenneys Zig Zag Mod: B-310 please. ------------------------------------- ##-----------------------------------------------## Delivered via Community of the NetWeb and RSS...
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