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ultralock sewing machine problem Singer HELP!!!
Hi, I want to know if somebody can help me. I don know what happened but sundely my ultralock stopped sewing. I open the front "door" and I can see that the needle is touching the expandor and I don...
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Glorying in my fabric shop
Yesterday, I dropped into Lowery's Sewing & Vacuum Center to buy ten yards of baby elastic. There has always been a room of batting and bolts of cotton prints off to one side; now the table of fat...
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At last: My serger is here!
Hello all, I thought you'd like to hear about my quest for a serger, after giving me so much advice. Last week, I went to the store and had a tryout with several, and finally ended up buying a...
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sewing more curtains
I started working on curtains again. This time for my Living Room. They will again be plain white muslin with a navy blue bias tape edge. I find they look the best with my decor. Simplicity is my...
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Just Mending, Again
Seems like I always need to hem a pair of my pants and take them up some. That is GREAT because I continue to lose a pound or two! It keeps me busy, as if there isn't enough to do. We have a big...
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First time making a cloak help please
I've done some sewing but never a cloak let alone one that reverses but tha t is what I'm doing now. It is for my husband birthday based off a simplici ty pattern but the fabric stretched after...
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More fun and games with the embroidery machine
Two new projects added to the top of this page:
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Totally OT: Carrie Fisher
I guess by now you all have heard it: Carrie Fisher is dead. I'm so shocked, I thought at first it was a hoax. She was so brave and ... I can't believe it and I'm so sad... As far as I am concerned,...
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My amazing family
My older DD and DGD found me a very special Christmas gift this year: A Singer class 128 from 1923. Like this, but in better shape: Gorgeous decals, almost perfect condition, I am just astonished! I...
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Merry Christmas, Happy Days
Seasons Greetings and I hope everyone has a wonderful, restful few days! Barbara in SC
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Sharon Hayes
I don't know how aware most of you know what a tough year Sharon has been h aving. Her dad was ill and still need a lot of help, her mom has had severa l heart problem and unfortunately passed away...
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Re: Onasburg???
That thread was posted in February 1999.
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Question
I know this is usually answered with "it depends", but I'm going to throw this out anyway: My DGD in New York City would love to have a SMALL reliable sewing machine. I am thrilled at the thought of...
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No I have a question
Got my girl a nice fleece lined flannel shirt, even though it is a small it is pretty baggy on her. It is a inexpensive item and I am wondering if I can take in the side seams to make it more of a...
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Tornado in SC
Last Tuesday a Cat 1 tornado with winds from 80 to 120 hit my home town and touched sown in my back yard to take out our huge oak tree and leave a mess that we hope to clear out with in a few more...
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