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Is that the soft hum of sewing machines I'm hearing?
Because it's sure quiet around "here". ;-) My latest project is the green velvet vest for DGD, like: finished sewing the lining in yesterday: graded and clipped all the seams, pulled the fronts...
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Two Questions about Bodysuits
What is the proper way to measure the torso length for a full form fitting body suit? I was going to have the person sit in a hard chair and measure up the from the chair seat to the nape of the neck....
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Problems with a steam iron
I recently bought a brand new Black & Decker Steam Advantage iron (model F2200). This is one with a "Ceramic Glide" soleplate. I've owned it less than a week and I am already having problems with it....
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16 years ago
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Sewing bathing suits
Hi everyone, I'm new to this so bare with me. I'm trying to make bathing suits but have no idea where to begin. I've done endless research on bathing suit construction but can't seem to find anything....
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thread problem?
>> You can find all those other places. The link is just so you know what> you're looking for. :)> What a superb reply, Sharon, I almost wish I had a problem to put to you! Mary
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fabric choices
i have a wedding to attend in late April. since the mother of the bride insists no, i can't weat jeans i need to make something suitably glam. i have Vogue 1290 (from 1999) that i think will work. 'm...
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OT but curious about 'Web Portals'
The other day I asked a question about what is wrong with posting to the list by way of 'web portals' (not that I had even heard the term till it was used here). I didn't get an answer but I would...
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Fix zipper?
I have a garment with a heavy duty separating zipper. Apparently the zipper stop came off, and when I zipped up the zipper, the slide body came off the end. I've been tryin to thread the body back on...
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16 years ago
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Serging elastic
What stitch would you guys recommend for serging elastic for crib sheets? The last time I tried serging elastic for leotards (on a White) the thread just kept bunching up. I got a new Evolve and think...
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16 years ago
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Looking for a safety eye
HI I am looking for a 7mm black safety eye without a pupil in other words completely plain black. can you help at all you I think I found a supplier at this web site but any other ideas are in advance...
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16 years ago
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Brothers LS21251
Anyone have any experience with this machine, good or bad? Sometime the model is show simply as LS2125. Thanks, Ray
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16 years ago
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Hemming pants?
I'm going to be hemming some new pants which are made of Dupioni silk. (These are to be worn when I show my horse in showmanship/ halter classes) I want the pants to hang well and not ride up. The...
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16 years ago
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Kwik Sew?
Hey all, I've stuck with mostly patterns from the Big 4, but I was browsing around on Kwik Sew's site and saw some patterns I kinda liked. How are they to sew? What other smaller pattern co.s have fun...
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done, now time for ME!
Well, the communion dress went out the door last night. Used lace from mother's wedding dress as an over-skirt, dress was sleeveless with a cowl neckline, and we added an iridescent white ribbon so...
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16 years ago
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Edgestitching at 1/16"
Many times I gauge my edgestitching at 1/8" using the narrow toe of a presser foot, but now I want to go to 1/16" for a big project. I see "compensating" edgestitch feet for industrial machines, but...
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