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Where to buy Babylock?
My wife wants a "babylock" for mothers day and she just might get one. Is there a good store that anyone would recommend? I'm near Albany, Oregon, but I go to Portland several times a week. Oh, and...
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Home & Garden Books- Homestyle Book Club
Home & Garden Books- Homestyle Book Club Join our book club & get 5 books for $2 each, plus a free gift. Enjoy a wide variety of home decorating books including Garden Furniture and Outdoor Projects....
 
A jacket in planning
I've got an idea for a jacket, casual, that I want to make and need some suggestions. I have the pattern for a (polar) fleece jacket/vest, I've already made a vest now it's time for the jacket. The...
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I see you
I can finally see you! Thanks for the help. Barbara in SC
 
Red Fusible Interfacing?
An acquaintance told me she has used red fusible interfacing to line a sheer blouse. Anyone know where I can get some? She did not remember the site name. Cheryl
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Just checking
I'm not getting any new post to this group, so I', checking. Happy sewing. Barbara in SC
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Searching for a Pattern
I am searching for a McCall's Pattern 8053: 8 Great Looks One Easy Pattern. Size XXL (24-26). This is my favorite pattern. Iam hoping someone will be able to help me. Thanks in advance, Rosemary
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Fabric storage
Help! The only place I have to store my fabrics is in a room that does have some openings to the outside. Big enough for bugs to get through. I wouldn't have too much of a problem if it were just...
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Creases in Sheet Hems Dilemma (2023 Update)
Before I returned to the practice of line-drying my bedding, some of my sheets developed deep creases--- pleats actually--- in the hems. I can wet-press them after washing but the creases are so "set"...
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Needle wear
Just read an advertisement for a "spiral eye" needle; one of the harped-on points was that the needle wasn't plated, so you could sharpen it with an emery board. Three things raised my eyebrows. (1)...
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Ready to go
Have a good time. You *do* know that the Grand Canyon is just the world's largest painting, don't you? Not real. Nope. But don't go too close to the edge anyway. The easel is set down below and it's...
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heavy gaberdine
I have some heavy gaberdine in dark blue and wanted to make trousers/slacks for myself. But I feel it may be too heavy a material. Any advice? Thank you Katherine
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Mending clothes by hand
How hard is it to learn how to sew by hand? I want to mend some of my work clothes without bying a sewing machine.
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knitting pattern
Hi I am or have been looking for a knitting pattern for My Little Pony, I realise this is sewing but one can only hope. thanks Sandra
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how to orient stretch materials for odd shapes and curves ?
So i am still experimenting with making soft shoes for baby/toddlers. One type of shoe i was trying to use (weft / double knit - interlock ?) and so it stretches more on width than the length i could...
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