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Well, duh!

I had torn thirty-four inches of muslin off the roll, zig-zagged the torn edges together, and washed and dryer-dried it...
2 comments posted 4yrs
posted by jbeeson
2 comments posted 4yrs posted by jbeeson

Do as I say, not as I do.

When you hang a garment on the to-be-repaired hook, pin a note to it saying why, even if you are absolutely, positootly...
1 comments posted 4yrs
posted by jbeeson
1 comments posted 4yrs posted by jbeeson

Safety Pins

For years, I've checked every display of safety pins I come across for coilless pins suitable for hanging bodkins on my...
2 comments posted 4yrs
posted by jbeeson
2 comments posted 4yrs posted by jbeeson

Capital sewing machine. Need help identifying

This is a old sewing machine I need help identifying it says Capital I believe I provided the model number and serial. I...
1 comments posted 4yrs
posted by Dylan M
1 comments posted 4yrs posted by Dylan M

Notes for blog

Saturday, 19 March 2022 Eh, this is in the drafts folder, I might as well send it. Alt.sewing isn't exactly crowded. I...
0 comments posted 4yrs
posted by jbeeson
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by jbeeson

Needle-threader case

The last time my teeth were cleaned, the hygenist prescribed fuzzy toothpicks to clean between my teeth and under my br...
1 comments posted 4yrs
posted by jbeeson
1 comments posted 4yrs posted by jbeeson

where to find cheap long pile imitation faux fur?

I'm looking to buy about a square yard of faux fur for a project. Does not have to be real to save costs, but needs to...
1 comments posted 4yrs
posted by albertano
1 comments posted 4yrs posted by albertano

Posterboard substitute for oaktag?

When I was last in a Dollar Tree, I noticed that their "posterboard" would probably be an excellent substitute for oakt...
1 comments posted 4yrs
posted by jbeeson
1 comments posted 4yrs posted by jbeeson

Sears Kenmore model number

The actual manufacturer can be identified by the first 3 numbers in the Model Number : Sears Kenmore sewing machines :...
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posted by hubops
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by hubops

Selvedge sheets

Where can I find a set of king size selvedge sheets ?
7 comments posted 4yrs
posted by sessick
7 comments posted 4yrs posted by sessick

Necchi Lycia

Harrumph. The machine is only sixty years old, and already the drive belt is worn out. When I wanted to file the receip...
1 comments posted 5yrs
posted by jbeeson
1 comments posted 5yrs posted by jbeeson