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bernina 950 industrial
The stars are in alignment, finally the money, and the machine at an affordable price have aligned. I have ordered the machine , it's 2nd hand and from a service centre. i just have to await it's...
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Great british sewing bee
For those of you not in The UK who might be curious. This is my new favorite televison show. Claire in Montréal FRANCE http://www.claireowenperso.free.fr
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Ping: Polly
When I was in WalMart the other day, strolling through their fabric dept., there was a small are with a display of a bib ( and Free Instructions) about making a bib out of some new ( to me) type of...
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Is there a hand embroidery pattern design program to download my photos?
I have the pcstitch for cross stitch pattern design software. I would like to download some of my personal photos for family projects using hand embroidery not machine. Have found plenty for machine....
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Will wonders never cease?
Just exactly what we all need......for those "uh-oh" moments when sewing. The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims
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What's the worst that can happen?
I ordered some of each of these: and to make spring jackets. Site says : "70% poly, 25% rayon, 5% Lycra, "Dry Clean" I'm not all that keen on dry cleaning, so I just serged the ends, and the fuchsia...
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I have a vintage SewMor portable sewing machine
I am trying to find the value of this machine. It is still in the original case with all the original paper work and all parts. ( Im not sure what year it was made or I do not know where to look for...
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Newer Trend with exposed zipper down the back
I've mostly noticed it on TV shows. The exposed zipper down the back of a dress looks TACKY to me, but maybe that's just me. How do any of you feel about this trend.
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back at last
Hi all, I have been MIA for a while but I am finally back on line fully. We had a lovely and well deserved 3 week holiday in Feb( managed to squeeze 15 yards of lovely cotton flowered fabric into my...
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Help? Badly printed pattern instructions!
I bought Vogue 8481 a few years ago, just to have it in my collection, I never even opened the envelope. Now, I want to make a spring jacket using the pattern, so I opened it up to review the...
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had to share
This is the note I received from my granddaughter in reference to the 2 AG doll outfits I made for her. It is a special gift for me. I love her phonetic spelling. .hi i got the things they are so you...
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Pillows
Barbara, Today is not my day with a computer. Idon't know i f you got this answer before so I try again. things are going to places I just didn't intend them to go to. Bobbie,there is an error in...
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Pillow Yardage
Hi Angela , i found this chart which I think will help you decide how much fabric you need for the pillows. Even though I don't usually make welts you still need about the same amounts for knife edge...
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Singer Stylist 834 TIMING Belt
I have a Singer Stylist 834. This is a good machine but I needed to replace the timing Belt and motor Drive belts. I repair engines so i thought i could take this minor task on. In short, the Belts...
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todays project
I was freezing this morning, remembered I had a very pretty sweater knit sitting in the stash. So I made my self a Ruana. I didn't have enough thread in the right color to do it on the serger, so I...
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