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new to me applique concept
bought a little hankie at a local thrift show, white/offwhite lawn with appliques, stitched around the outlines 1. a finer lawn on top of the main fabric 2. a cutout of the finer lawn.
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How can I remove the spool holder from my Bernette serger?
I'll be traveling tomorrow (air) and need to get my mom's Bernette Serger o n-board with me (can't trust the baggage handlers to be handling it for me) . The only way to get it to FIT the carry-on...
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no garish pink stripe at all
going through what there is of my stash, I found some subtly striped denim-type stuff with a tasteful white flower overfigure. I'd remembered it as pink, I cannot imagine why. I was feeling regretful...
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Singer 337 speed issue
Hi everyone, I recently inherited a Singer 337 sewing machine from my grand ma. It didn't move at all when I first brought it home. After consulting th e manual and looking inside, I gave it a good...
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Tutorial for a dress for a young woman
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Look what our Sharon is doing!
I love the play on the book title! :-D She has started offering her Swoats at a boutique Good luck!
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Hello, anybody in here?
Uh, I haven't seen any posts in here since Beverly reported that indecent spammer. Is everybody just quiet or did my newsreader refuse to post? If you see me and/or did post something, please somebody...
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bleaching my jeans?
hair dye has stained my favorite pair of jeans? how do I bleach them to make it look like a stylish pair that I purchased in the store
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Passing along Sewing Skills
A friend who has been given her aunts Husky Sewing Machine has asked me to teach her the basic sewing skills. We will start in a week or so with her learning the basics of the machine while sewing a...
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Sketch of nightgown
Hello all, here is a sketch, or rather two sketches of my idea how the nightie might look like: Comments very welcome. U. ulla | Ursula Schrader | Flickr
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Pictures of fabric and trims in question
OK, here are some pictures of the fabrics and trims I still have. As you can see, the two shades of pink hardly contrast with each other. They are both very pale, although you can see a difference...
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Tana Lawn
I was in a fabric shop the other day (big chain which I suspect might be similar to Joannes in the US if I'm picking up the vibes about that place correctly - this chain if full of lower end fabric...
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TOTALLY [OT]
I just replaced all the guts in my toilet tank. The ballcock was worn out and the flapper valve wasn't flapping. I bought replacements at [local Big Box], and although it took me two tries to get...
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Why does my simplicity sewing machine keep jamming and the needle keeps breaking
My Grammy gave me her old Simplicity sewing machine and every time I go to use it the Bobbin keeps Jamming and the Needle breaks! Am I doing something wrong? Do I need to get it looked at? If so how...
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