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Blind Hem Presser Foot for Serger or Sewing Machine
Hi, Has anyone ever used a blind hem presser foot for a serger or sewing machine? I'm considering getting one for the serger and/or my sewing machine. What do you all think? Does it help simplify...
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Grandma wouldn't lie!!
The teacher advised the class to start the day with the pledge of allegiance, and instructed them to put their right hands over their hearts and repeat after him. He looked around the room as he...
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joys of applique
I think I like applique because it IS so deentsy and detail oriented. That can be a nice change from zooming five layers of cordura and web under an industrial machine. But I also like the result...
 
New clipart site
Hi, I am Antoon from South Africa and I have just start a new clipart site which can also be used for sewing or digitising. If anyone is interrested please visit http://myweb.absamail.co.za/microlight
 
Best sewing books?
Hello all, Well, I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my new machine and I want to get a fresh start on sewing. I've been sewing for about 10 years now, but quite frankly, I'm still what I would term...
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fake fur source and advice, please
Please help me feed my new obsession-- fake fur. Does anyone here have favorite links to pass on with design and sewing technique ideas? Any links to what you've made yourself? I am drawing out some...
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sergers
I was wondering, does anyone know any classes offered in San Diego for "how to serge"? I bought my wife a serger, and she is reluctant to try without insrtuctions.
 
facing alternative
Line the entire bodice with a fabric that has similar care requirements as the wool. (I'd probably use blouse weight rayon, but that's because I have a lot of that hanging around.) Or, bind all the...
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Buried Treasure Found!!!!!
Hey all, Ok. So I called my ISP. They told me that I won't be able to post to the newsgroup for at least 2 days, because "the server is having problems." Well, that's vague enough I guess. So I'm...
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THANKS!!!!!!! (Wool wash stuff)
Thanks one and all! I was off line for a week due to the hurricane. I now have electricity and water so will try the tub to wash this yardage. It is lovely stuff woven locally in some part of...
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Nähzeitschrift
Tolle Kapuzenpullis für Kids findet Ihr in den Ottobre Zeitschriften. Die angegebenen Größen sind realistisch und passen super. Allgemein sind in diesen Zeitsschriften tolle und auch recht einfache...
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She's Baaaaacck!!
Thanks, all my friends here whom have missed me--I have suffered withdrawal pains from not being able to log on and talk sewing with all of you! Not being able to sew is a whole 'nother complaint, but...
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serging
i work at a bridal /formalwear shop doing the alterations and selling and bridal consulting....i mentioned in passing that i would love to take a class about serging if they ever got one....well they...
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OT: another virus warning
Hi ladies Just to raise a worry for those of us who put 'nomail' in our email addies. One of my DH's email addresses today got 254 virus messages. He uses Linux, so they can't get into his system, but...
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Skirt patterns
I would like to make a skirt using a soft draping non-stretch (polyster) fabric. It needs to be a loosish fit over the hips and then flow. Should I use a bias cut (I can do this) or use a pattern with...
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