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The Gulf Coast

Lots of luck to our friends along the Gulf coast. Please report in after all this is over and let us know how you are! B...

0 comments posted 8yrs

posted by baraper

0 comments posted 8yrs posted by baraper

Has anyone made clothes from burlap?

I am interested in helping a 4H girl create a unique outfit. I thought perhaps a jumper or dress made of burlap with mac...

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posted by Donna

10 comments posted 8yrs posted by Donna

searching for white or green brocade for a man's waistcoat.

I need help finding some white or green brocade to make No 1 son a waistcoat the wedding is white flowers and dark gree...

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posted by claire

6 comments posted 8yrs posted by claire

How long did elastic used to be.

I have to replace some elastic, 14 years old, that isn't elastic anymore. It doesn't pull back. Is there a way to deter...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

10 comments posted 8yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

appropos of flooding basements

There's a floor drain in a weird place in my basement. It's right at an exterior wall, in a room where there is no othe...

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posted by dscheidt

5 comments posted 8yrs posted by dscheidt

Brutal

I have spent several days preparing "stuff" for donation. I came across lots and Lots and LOTS of fabric, some largish...

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posted by nospam_beidesign

3 comments posted 8yrs posted by nospam_beidesign

Pfaff 7510

I have the opportunity to buy a Pfaff 7510 sewing machine at AUS $500 is this a worthwhile investment? Ive always wanted...

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posted by wombatlittle0

0 comments posted 8yrs posted by wombatlittle0

Riccar RW-6L

Hello, I recently bought a second hand sewing machine here in Belgium but i can not find any manual online. The brand o...

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posted by Tatiana

1 comments posted 8yrs posted by Tatiana

Good reason to make a muslin

I'm making a pair of linen pants to make to wear to my Granddaughter's wedd ing. It's a very casual affair. I decided t...

5 comments posted 9yrs

posted by junosbooks34

5 comments posted 9yrs posted by junosbooks34

Singer 457 belts replaced- clutch not locking

Hi! I just got a singer 457 stylist second hand, and knew off the bat it needed to be timed. I timed it, only to find o...

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posted by craftycampinggal

1 comments posted 9yrs posted by craftycampinggal

Bernina 121

Hi folks Just got this and am having a problem with it. No matter what I do with the tension settings, when it lifts th...

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posted by tabbypurr

10 comments posted 9yrs posted by tabbypurr

Quick sort out.

9h00. Thinking about having a re shuffle in my sewing room. I need not to have the 3 machines on the bench not so close...

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posted by claire

5 comments posted 9yrs posted by claire

Re: Pfaff 130 value?

> On Monday, November 4, 2002 at 2:35:19 PM UTC-5, John Smith > wrote: >> What is a Pfaff 130 worth? Does anyone know?...

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posted by nospam_beidesign

3 comments posted 9yrs posted by nospam_beidesign

What I am up to at the moment.

Well as we have been quiet here and this morning I am awake at stupid O'clock I thought I would check in. At the moment...

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posted by claire

5 comments posted 9yrs posted by claire

OT: Happy Fathers Day

Hope that all families have a restful week end. My husband and I spent yesterday, and will spend today just resting, ju...

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posted by baraper

2 comments posted 9yrs posted by baraper