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Inches to fractions
or should I say fractions to inches. My math is really bad (even worse when a ruler is involved) and I was wondering how many inches is 5/8. Alot of the remnants at my store here put inches on the...
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non-bovine costume pics
For those who want to see what Karen was talking about - the right side is the MiRF "Pub Club" picture. I'm in front in my new red/black flemish outfit, and Josie is on the right in the brown brocade.
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Culottes
I read here awhile back that someone was looking for a pair Here is a link to an ebay item (they are a vintage item from the 70's) that is included in a lot with a few other items this helps Tammy
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I Won - Exhibitor of the Year MI Fair
I won I won I won! I am so happy to announce that I won Exhibitor of the Year at the Michigan State Fair! And, I owe a great degree of thanks to this wonderful group for all your help and support. I...
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Toyota 2700 Sewing Machine
Hi All, I may have the oppourtunity to buy the above machine second hand for £75 (UK sterling). The owner says she has hardly used the machine since new, and it is perhaps 2yo. What suprised me was...
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Spartan 192--bobbin slide plate
Hello. I am an absolute novice at sewing! A friend picked up a Spartan 192 sewing machine at an auction for me. It does work, but is lacking the bobbin switch plate. The manual that comes with it...
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Frustration!
GRRR! It's been one of those mornings... Ages ago - before going into hospital - I cut out a pair of trousers for James. I never got them sewn, though I have threaded up the machine to do so on...
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Poll-How many of you knit and/or crochet?
I answered one of the previous posts about a pattern for a toilet tank cover and was wondering how many here also do knitting and/or crochet as well? I do both. - as well as the sewing too. I did one...
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Knitting
I am looking for a toilet tank knitting pattern,can you suggest a book or have a pattern. winnie
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Good Sewing Machine for Beginner?
I'm about to begin taking a few private sewing lessons to learn to do basic alterations because I spend a small fortune on alterations and I'm tired of doing so. I'm basically going to learn to adjust...
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Living soft patterns
Has anyone tried the computer patterns by LivingSoft? It sound like a great idea but I'd like some opinions before I buy, I was considering buying the pants or the active wear program. Thanks LJS
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Totally OT: Recipes to use stuff in my garden
I've figured out why they call it a green thumb. It's green from pulling weeds and pinching off "suckers" without my gloves. ;) I always see "just one or two" when I don't have my gloves on..... 45...
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Jalie pattern sizing
I finally bought the Jalie patterns that I have been drooling over for months, but the sizing seems kind of strange. I cut out a top for a size medium ( I usually run 10-12 in U.S. sizes). The pattern...
 
Help with a stain please
My daughter took her silly putty to bed with her and it is now all over her new cotton shirt. Does anyone have a suggestion for how to get it out? Thanks, DeAnna
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Agh! Bias tape!
First of all, thankyou Kate for your reply, it worked well around the neckline (with a only a little bit of rippling! :P). Anyway I got 'creative' and decided to make a big (2 inches) piece of satin...
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