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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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15 years ago
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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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16 years ago
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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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16 years ago
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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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16 years ago
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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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16 years ago
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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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16 years ago
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new colors
On the blog , the Fabric Maverick gives a tongue-in-cheek "oath" for her posse to swear to. I was brought up short by the second clause: What can this mean? I've used black, brown, red, orange,...
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[OT] Major Appliance Gremlins?
You'll recall that I had a problem with the almost new (4.5 year old) dishwasher a few weeks ago. Well, after a very productive day of sewing, I finally came upstairs to make dinner at 6:30. The ice...
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adding a zipper to make a sweatshirt a jacket
can anyone tell me an easy way to do this? Or know of a url that gives directions how? Thanks for any help you can give me.... monica -------------------------------------...
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16 years ago
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can someone answer me please- hood on shirt
I posted a bit ago and got no replies. I would like to know what to do after I add a hood on a shirt. Am I suppose to sew something over the seam or leave the seam with rough edges? Please someone...
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16 years ago
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Best Overlockers
Hi ladies, I've got a great Husqvarna sewing machine but now want to buy an overlocker. Everyone tells me something different and which one is best. Huskylock, Bernina, Janome??? Can anyone out there...
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16 years ago
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Mounting board for valances
Why is it every pattern I see for valances have them mounted on a board?? Personally, I like something that can be taken down and either sent to the cleaners or washed. I suppose it's to make them...
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