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draperies and window treatments
I lost the group that I used to be on that discussed making drapes and window treatments. Is this it and the topics have changed or do any of you know the one I am looking for? I didn't participate...
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OT: how to remove blue pen ink from polyester and nylon fabric ?
from a highly visible spot. thanks for any help robb
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old buttons to the rescue
I have this ankle long Jeans dress [ sorry bought it cheap ,, not home made] which is front Buttoned ,,,, everytime it looses a button i just pick a button from my `collection` , and sew it on ,,, it...
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latest project done
Hey All, Thought you might like to see what I've been up to. This is for my DF's wedding. They are combining Hindu and Christian traditions to blend both of their beliefs. They came up with this...
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between other jobs cut shirts
I must see that one.
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some more useful sewing books
A friend cleaned her bokshelves and gave me Simple Clothes , and how to make them , by Kerstin Lokrantz, Penguin books, 1978. This will join my loved book [paper covered, Cuts of cloth , quick...
 
OT: Final got myself back on usenet
I Changed my ISP to cable and spent yesterday trying to set up email addresses, notifying those I thought I should notify and trying to get myself back here. I made a bunch of silly mistakes and...
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Interfacing lycra?
I am making a shirt that is sheer lycra. I want to interface the body with a fusible without losing the stretch features. The shirt will be very fitted...no blousing at all. Additionally, the color I...
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help with drapped bodice dress modification
DW brought me a dress that she wants **altered/modified**. The pullover dress has a ... (hope i get this correct ) Drapped v-neck bodice with a gathered mock wrap that ends at the waist seam. The...
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Understitch?
Would somebody be so kind as to explain what "understitching" is? I am using an easy pattern to make a little girl's sun dress and the definition they give for understitch is as follows: UNDERSTITCH:...
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busted bobbin
Dear group Im amazed to see that there is a group such as this - but what a wonderful surprise! I was expecting "no matches found" response when I searched for a 319K bobbin case. I inherited my...
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Need help with fabric choice
I'm trying to find fabrics to make nightgowns/pajamas but can't seem to locate the ones I want. Does anyone know internet search terms or better yet, where I could find Karen Neuberger or Carole...
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Ping Joanne
Do you have a valid email address? I am not sure the one in your signature line works. Could I trouble you for a way to backchannel you somehow?
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Any one saw the New skirts ?
Any one had a a glimpse of the New Autumn? new skirts trend ? mirjam
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WOT: Great kids
Friday was my birthday. A big one. With a zero. And a large number before the zero. Beverly knows. I'm blazing a trail. I got a call from my older son, said he was on his lunch break but wanted to...
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