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Cutting the bobbin thread

After seventy years of sewing, I've figured out how to cut the bobbin thread from the upper side. Pulling the needle th...
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posted by jbeeson
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Interfacing

I just checked my bookmarks, and Pam Erny https://www.fashionsewingsupply.com/Is still selling those wonderful swatch s...
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posted by jbeeson
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All these years

I thought I was winding the bobbin slowly, but the spool helicoptered off the pin and had to be hunted down anyway. I'v...
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posted by jbeeson
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Why didn't I think of this twenty years ago?

I opened the synthetic-thread drawer and selected upholstery thread in a small zipper bag that also contained a bobbin...
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That moment of AAARGH!

Arrgh only *almost* happened. At the very last moment I noticed that the tracing wheel in my hand was actually a rotary...
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posted by jbeeson
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Re: jobs in canada

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white cord elastic

For a few months, my local sewing and vaccuum store has been ordering white cord elastic in vain. Black cord elastic an...
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posted by jbeeson
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Re: Oiling Sewing Machine - OK to use 3 in 1 oil?

Well, I just stumbled into this on a google search 25 years later. Keith, if you’re still around, thanks so much for th...
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posted by demisemiquaver32
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What is the name of a fold-lock opening?

There is a style of pillow case that works rather like a fold-top sandwich bag. One hems the ends of a strip of fabric...
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posted by jbeeson
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Singer Deluxe Monogrammer Cams comparison

I've just purchased a Singer 401A and want to know if the cams from my Singer Low Shank Deluxe Monogrammer cams will wo...
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posted by pjb0748
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pattern is too large for frame

I have a Brother SE626. I often get a "The pattern is too large for the extra large embroidery frame" error. I think I...
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posted by eganders
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