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mom-to-be update
Well, my c-section date has once again been changed. Instead of the 17th, or the 10th, it is now going to be scheduled for the 3rd of October . The contractions from today caused my legs to go numb...
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possible to identify source of garment by examining stitching, inner materials, etc?
is it possible to identify (either exactly or not-so-exactly), country/city/specific factory where a RTW or bespoke garment was manufactured, by examining it, if there are no labels?
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posting FAQ; Newcomer welcome
Welcome Sewists and new posters! Here are some guidelines to posting to the sewing newsgroups. In case you are wondering where you are and how you got here, you are in a newsgroup, AKA "usenet" which...
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newbie here
hiya peoples!! your group looks very interesting....have been sewing for about 40 years but want to learn lots more...
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pics: machine applique
's what I did using a Nancy Pearson pattern, and some "invisible" machine applique techniques Penny S...
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Squealing Pfaff 230
Any ideas what would make an old (46-48 year old) Pfaff 230 sewing machine squeal when in use? I have followed the manual carefully to clean and oil everywhere needed. I took off the balance wheel and...
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New here
Hello to all members I recently bought myself a sewing machine. This is a brave move for me, as every sewing machine I have ever had or used in the past, was possessed and hated me. I am not sure what...
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Nice site for sewing methods
has a lot of information for many lost or forgotten sewing methods. I found it when I was Googling for something else. vintagesewing.info
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going crazy
because I just realized that I have less than 19 days before I welcome Rebekah to the world!! But that was this morning when I was at the grocery store. Last night, I got nearly everything doen on...
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Stitching questions
I was given a quilt by a SIL that belonged to her aunt. the blocks are handsewn butterflies with a blanket stitch and embroidery floss. No one seems to know where it came from, or why the aunt had it....
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Washing out smell from wool/Sun
If you wash the wool, it will felt and the texture will change. I suggest experimenting and sponge the wool very lightly with white vinegar, air outdoors [not in direct sunshine], do not use or keep...
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Fabric question
I am making some kitchen towels for my niece for Christmas. This is a niece who has taught me how to can food recently, and I'm grateful. I came across a website that sells what is known as "huck...
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sucked into the sale
The irresistible force of a one-day sale at Joann's, complete with extra 10% off entire purchase coupon, was my big to-do today (other than pack and get ready for a small day-trip with DH and DD)....
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Dealers and their ridiculous prices - my rant/vent!
Went looking to buy a Horn sewing cabinet. While in Los Angeles, I was quoted around $1000. I thought that seemed high. Online ( it is around $850 (no tax). Locally (my misfortune of the Bernina...
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tonight is officially "finish it Friday"
I plan to finish the buttons and buttonholes on 2 shirts and do the last of the "snuggle" quilts that has been sitting on my sewing table. That's it, all that I plan to do, but if I get through it, it...
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