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Colour forecasting
This question was asked on the DyersLIST and I know I've seen the answer somewhere... Where can one find forecasts of next year's fashions in colours? Sally H
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for Kate, my dotty auntie in the attic
Kate, while you were gone, you missed a lot of, um, interesting posts on the quilting ng from Ma (Butterfly) and me. They are typed more phonetically than properly, but it apparently gave some of the...
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Sewing and Quilting
A lot of us are cross dress---errr, I mean, cross-posters to I just wanted to let my adoring fans know that I posted my 'How I came to Quilting' story over there last night. I hope my friends here...
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Singer Stylist 457 bobbin problem?!
I'm trying to sew some fairly heavy canvas (double thickness) with my very-used Singer Stylist 457. Last year the gear broke (mentioned here in other threads) and I had it replaced. I also bought a...
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Help identifying a Union Special machine
Hi all- I'm hoping someone can help identify a Union Special straight stitch machine my wife recently picked up. I've been over this thing top to bottom and absolutely cannot find any model number at...
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Bobbin thread problem
I recently bought a used Singer Touch tronic 2001 sewing machine. Not all of the time but some of the time the thread on the bobbin side of the material seems to get bunched-up. The only adjustment...
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posted pictures on yahoo group
Hey all, Just put up some pictures of "Cleopatra." :) She's the, well when I was in high school, she'd have been called a drum majorette. Now, they call them Field Commander. :) This will be her...
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Style 1425
Does anyone have this pattern for a nightdress? It seems to be from 1989. I've tried various sites for old patterns but had no luck. Thanks Susan
 
Stretch or stable fabric patterns
What difference is there in these pattern sizes. I have a really good stretch pattern for a top that I would like to make using a stable fabric. Thanx for any help. TigsNona
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Wife wants a SERGER for birthday - HELP ME !!
My wife's birthday is roughly a month away ... we quit guessing what each other wants a long time ago, now we just flat tell each other what we want. And ... she wants a SERGER. From the research I've...
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Missing yoke piece - help needed
While tidying out my cupboard I found a half finished nightdress made from Style pattern 1425. Unfortunately the cut out yolk pieces are missing - and so are all the pattern pieces!! But I do have the...
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Origins Embroidery Sofware Warning - Used Copies can NOT be registered! - Support group formed! (2024 Update)
Many used copies of Origins Embroidery Software are currently being sold on eBay and other Internet Sites. According to the Origins company, NO used copy of Origins can be transferred to a new owner....
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Mink - need help
Hello all, I have not been posting for a while but have been reading from time to time. I am making a doll mink coat from a mink stole and wonder if there are any tips I need to know. My intention is...
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Hancock Fabric Coupons?
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Should KwikSew be my first choice ?
I have sewn simple dresses for granddaughters age 4 and 6. They are not near enough for me to fit them, but I can get measurements from their Mom. I have never made t-shirts ( I have a serger ) or...
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