Sewing Discussions

bernette 43 overlock

Hi my mother has an overlock .. pretty old and shes tierd of taking it to g o get the needles replaced and they charge...

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posted by nataliamccoy

2 comments posted 11yrs posted by nataliamccoy

White 534 upper looper timing adjust

My 534 serger is 180 degrees out of phase on the upper looper! I have accessed the bottom, which screws and which gear d...

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posted by brittian

0 comments posted 11yrs posted by brittian

Do woven 4-way stretch fabrics exist?

I was looking for a 4-way stretch woven denim and all I could find was a va riety of 2-way stretch fabrics. 4-way stret...

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posted by mjbmikeb

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hiding the stash

under the bedcovers. works quite well. have managed to de-enhance some too.

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posted by cycjec

0 comments posted 11yrs posted by cycjec

Helpful hint

When using wooly nylon in the looper(s) of your serger and/or coverstitch machine, be VERY careful to sew a short test...

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posted by nospam_beidesign

6 comments posted 11yrs posted by nospam_beidesign

White super lock 534 Need Help (2025 Update)

I can't figure out how to disengage the cutter blades to just overlock, not cut. I haven't had the machine long and the...

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posted by G.G.

4 comments posted 11yrs posted by G.G.

finally connected

After months of trying to connect to alt.sewing on my new computer, I'm finally back. I was using google once in awhile...

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posted by oldcodgers

7 comments posted 11yrs posted by oldcodgers

I Have Been Busy!

Six projects (seven if you count the bag) done and wrapped for Christmas: http://www.ickes.us/machine-embrodiery/christ...

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posted by nospam_beidesign

4 comments posted 11yrs posted by nospam_beidesign

Gotta love FREE STUFF!

I finished a shirt for me today, using fabric from a much-loved-but-no-longer-worn skirt. So, free (or at least it qual...

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posted by nospam_beidesign

7 comments posted 11yrs posted by nospam_beidesign

<ping> Ron Anderson

Hi Ron, I just attempted to phone the Authorized Singer Service center in Bellevue WA, and got a 'disconnected number'...

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posted by nospam_beidesign

2 comments posted 11yrs posted by nospam_beidesign

walkaway dress

I finally got my Mum to photograph me in my walkaway dress that I made. Pics here if you want a look.Technically it's r...

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posted by claire

8 comments posted 11yrs posted by claire

Chain not grabbing thread?

My husband bought me a Brother 1034D Serger for Christmas. I am pretty muc h clueless. It has been working great until...

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posted by karriekul

8 comments posted 11yrs posted by karriekul

Sewing a purse

I've been thinking of sewing a purse so that it will be as I want, instead of what I might purchase. I might want it ab...

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posted by baraper

4 comments posted 11yrs posted by baraper

Old Singer Sewing Machine

I recently purchased an old Singer 27. It was retrofitted at some point for a motor, my guess is sometime in the 60's d...

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posted by abigailbhurst

1 comments posted 11yrs posted by abigailbhurst

Not much sewing going on

As It says not much sewing going on. I am investigating the method for taking card payments via smart phone or tablet h...

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posted by claire

7 comments posted 11yrs posted by claire