Sewing Discussions

loose sewing stitches

I have a problem getting my singer touch and sew machine model 646 to sew evenly. The bbottom stitches are loose.

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posted by Junk

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need a users manuel for a brother mademoiselle 320

can some one please help me in finding a users guide for a brother mademoiselle 320 sewing machine

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posted by joy price

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Touch and Sew 626 can't get bobbin casing in correctly

I took out the bobbin casing to pull stuck threads and the wheel underneath it moved. I need to know the correct placem...

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posted by Barb

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A special hem

I need to show a great niece how to do a heirloom level dress hem - you know, the one where you only pick up one vertic...

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posted by Pollynot

16 comments posted 12yrs posted by Pollynot

Sewing machines

I'm looking at buying an older model sewing machine that is sturdy enough to sew denims, canvas, or other thicker mater...

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posted by pam

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Ping Polly

What did you ever decide about sewing awnings for your house? Or did you need to explain to Mr. Ester that sometimes th...

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posted by baraper

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problem with the bernina 950

Halfway through working today the Bernina 950 has stopped picking up the bobbin thread. I changed thread for some decor...

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posted by claire

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General Sewing, again

My son, wife, & daughter were here at the house yesterday on their day to visit. The last couple of Sat. GD has been lo...

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posted by baraper

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Janome Serger 9102D - jammed while sewing

Hi...I was sewing along just fine and then I jammed and I can't cut the mat erial out from under the needles. It won't...

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posted by judylovetoquilt

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Donating my stash

I recently had a weight and body shape change due to a health issue. I purc hased fabric for a new work wardrobe and no...

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posted by chugach650

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problem with inset on tunic top

I've been working on a muslin for a tunic top I finally got the back to fit just the way I wanted. http://www.birchstre...

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posted by oldcodgers

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Is there anyone using the ver 9 of Dress Shop and having success with Pants?

I used Dress Shop version 2. I believe it was the very first version. I stopped sewing then later upgraded to Version 4...

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posted by SBrad

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Sale on notions, today only

TSWLTH flyer has a coupon for 70% off the entire notions wall (limited to "regularly priced" items). I'm planning to sto...

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posted by nospam_beidesign

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Sewing an Awning?

Mr. Esther wonders why *I* don't sew new canvas awnings for our back door and side door. My beloved Berninas have never...

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posted by Pollynot

11 comments posted 13yrs posted by Pollynot

Replacing snaps on a pair of pants

My friend has asked me to see if I can fix a pair of pants for him -- they're relatively new. The front snap has come o...

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posted by bluebrooke

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