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Fuchsia buttons!
I had *one* button on a card (left over from some previous project) which perfectly matched some fabric I bought yesterday to make a new top, but they were no longer at the fabric store(s), and no...
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Coverlock machine janome 1000
The time has come the Walrus said........ for me to get serious about a coverlock machine. I have autumn projects in my head that need a coverlock finish. I would like some recommendations for where...
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right-angle eye tape
I may never have new pants again -- my pattern calls for sewing on four hooks and twenty eyes, and I'm completely burned out on sewing on eyes. And I can't do without the adjustability that twenty...
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7 years ago
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Operation Adopt a Cushion
Spent a lovely afternoon with a group of people from our Church at My Mum's house. We are making cushions for the church. Those who can not sew or craft are helping by adopting a cushion, this will...
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Bragging on my daughter this time
I just finished a challenging project, I struggled with the fabric. I probably needed to fire up the old White upholstery machine, but the last time I tried the motor was dead.
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7 years ago
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<ping> Ursula - One is never too old to make a mistake
Ursula! You inspired me to make a creative repair to a nasty OOPS! That has to have been the third or fourth time I have made a similar error. Serging curved seams is a b___h. However, repairing this...
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Re: Oiling Sewing Machine - OK to use 3 in 1 oil?
See that date up there ^^^^^? "May 14, 1998"!!! While it IS possible, I doubt very much Keith is still hanging around 18 years after posting that reply. Perhaps our very knowledgeable Sewing Machine...
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7 years ago
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Another bit of stash put to good use
While tidying up my sewing room, I came across a lovely piece of rayon I have had for quite awhile. It made up into a very nice summer top.
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More Alterations
The good news is that I've lost a few more pounds and I'm using spare time to take up my pants and shirts so they will fit me better. It might not be much longer before I just have to go buy smaller...
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7 years ago
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Ping @ Beverly the Machine Embroiderer
Hello Beverly, you are such an expert in this field. My problem is this: DD destroyed two of her still wearable polo shirts by tears or cuts in visible places. I meant to mend them by embroidering...
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Just about finished the Noodlehead cargo bag
I've been working on this bag forever and it's been a beast for me to do. I set it aside more than once to think on directions could be better. I spent a lot of time just thinking, and pinning and...
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7 years ago
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PFAFF 2022--life style
`Hey all, I was cleaning and repairing timing on a PFaff 2022. Well, you have the rem ove the entire bottom of the machine and I believe the attached cords to th e circuit board got manipulated b/c...
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7 years ago
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Singer 101-4 and 101-12 !!!
No I didn't find the machine while I was cleaning my sewing room, but I DID (finally, after 21 years) go through my DMIL's sewing box. Lots of odd buttons, cards of needles, snaps, hooks and eyes, a...
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7 years ago
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Bunch of small projects and one huge one
Small ones: Marking several pairs of new dark navy blue socks with white French knots on the cuff, so I don't accidentally pair them with the black socks. :-O Add a 1.5" cuff to the (too-short)...
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7 years ago
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Special "Day"?
Today is "Sewing Machine Day": > Okay, first, I loath the made-up celebratory 'days', most of which are nothing more than an excuse to get suckers to buy greeting cards, etc. But, second, whoever...
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7 years ago
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