Latest threads in Sewing Discussionsshow only best voted threads
| Subject | Author | Posted | Replies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
basement or attic for storage?
Which is better for storage of clothing...a basement or attic? The basement gets humid and the attic gets very hot and cold. I want to store special outgrown childrens clothing and some costumes to...
12
|
20 years ago
|
12 | |
|
|
Some help on repairing clothing
Hi there, I've got a pair of pants with a tear in them. Since I'm a student, and don't have that much to spend, I'm looking for some instructions on how to repair it. I don't have a sewing machine,...
2
|
20 years ago
|
2 | |
|
|
Old Singer Machine
Hi Ladies I saw a post about finding old manuals but can't find it now. I have a Singer 348, purchased in 1964. All metal and says Made in UK. Runs like a dream, but I would like to find the operating...
2
|
20 years ago
|
2 | |
|
|
pictures of my latest
Sharon the dress is beautiful - the robe a chemise is a great idea for the leftovers. Thanks for sharing! siobhan
14
|
20 years ago
|
14 | |
|
|
a find, but $$ out of my league
I jetted into my local Salvation Army store looking for nightstands, when I spotted a sewing case sitting on the counter....it was reduced to $99, and when I lifted the lid, I almost cried. It was a...
8
|
20 years ago
|
8 | |
|
|
Question about sewing patches
I'm altering some pants of mine. i have tons of patches that i would like to put on them. I want to sew them on the legs of some and possibly shirts or jackets in the there a way to space the insides...
3
|
20 years ago
|
3 | |
|
|
OT: Trish's Husband is Ill
I want to let the group know that Trish's husband had to have emergency surgery for appendicitis. He is starting to feel better but it has been a very trying time for both of them. I know she will...
8
|
20 years ago
|
8 | |
|
|
A couple of basic serger questions
Hi All, Do I get a special sewing machine 'baby' shower for having (non-identical) twins? ;-) I got a Husqvarna 425 and a Husqylock 910. Now, this is my first ever serger, and whilst free advice is...
5
|
20 years ago
|
5 | |
|
|
Book Sock Directions
Now that school has started, I was wondering if anyone knows where I could get a pattern for book socks. They are made out of stretch material that slips over the book to cover them. I know they come...
4
|
20 years ago
|
4 | |
|
|
Cotton Handkerchiefs
I like to use pure cotton handerkerchiefs to clean my glasses and I can not find them anymore. I thought perhaps people who sew (my Mom used to sew all sorts of things including the blazer I wore in...
3
|
20 years ago
|
3 | |
|
|
Beginner Quilt Question
I'm new at quilting; is it okay to use Thermolam plus in a throw? The "regular" low loft batting just tears my hands up, similar to if one were using insulation material. If not okay, I guess I'll...
3
|
20 years ago
|
3 | |
|
|
Looking for Printed Duck
My herb-printed butcher's apron finally died, riddled with huge holes, and I've decided that someone, somewhere, must sell printed cotton duck, so it must be true. :) I have in mind something like...
11
|
20 years ago
|
11 | |
|
|
I took the plunge
After a week of research and dithering I finally decided to get the Brother PE-150 and the Ultimate Box. I decided software could wait, as I may never actually use it. I ordered everything today and...
4
|
20 years ago
|
4 | |
|
|
Sewing Genie Threading Problem
Am newbie. Couldn't understand threading when looking at it (as it was when purchased). I unthreaded it, planning to use the Instruction manual to thread it from scratch. Manual is apparently...
3
|
20 years ago
|
3 |