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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...
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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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Belt for treadle machine needed
I know I have asked before but I have lost the website I was given. I need recomendations for buying a new treadle belt please, I know you lot can help, Preety please. -- Claire
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sewing leather
Hello I'm hoping someone can help me. I started to sew a leather bag this evening. Everything was going well until I tried to sew the strap onto the wedge(four layers). The stitches began to skip and...
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current JoAnn's in-store coupon?
Could someone post the address for Joann's coupons if there is a valid one available? I finally have a little money to spend. Thanks much. DeAnna
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Joann's ad
Just got the new flyer: 30 Aug-1 Sept: Simplicity patterns 6 for $6 (no limit) 24 Aug only- Butterick 60 cents (no limit) The usual 50% coupon and a 40% on-line coupon Lots of craft and home...
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is this gonna work?
Well, I was looking at CheapTrims for the first time and the creative juices started flowing. I was looking at the feather trim on tapes and got a little designing brainstorm. Well, maybe not a...
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question about costumes
When using tulle or netting to make costumes, do you prewash the fabric? I bought a costume at Toys R Us and the netting was very stiff, when I washed it it became very soft. My 6 yr old wants me to...
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How-to lipped cord?
I'd like to use some unlipped cording for a bedskirt. (cord between skirt & ruffle) How do I sew a cord without any lip? Do I need to have a lip (I've only sewn pillows with covered cord made w. bias...
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FTF: Met Wendy (the cow-dressing goddess)
If reading her posts has given you the impression that Wendy (of Wench-wear, playing music at Ren Fests, and cow-dressing fame) is a Shy Person, you might want to re-think that. This was after the...
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fabric markers - HELP!
Well... I left the marker out and opened up some new off-white silk next to it... was the top capped properly?? Of course not! It's a Marvy Permanent Marker - says it's water and chlorine resistent......
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Tailoring a man's shirt
I'm 6'6 tall, 35" waist and take a 42" jacket so you could say a bit tall and skinny! I've found a source of extra long sleeved shirts at a good price but they only come in "loose" fit. In particular...
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Stretch satin as binding?
Hi everyone! Thankyou all again for the oodles of help this far! I have another question about binding. I'm making New Look 6149 ( - it's awrap top and it calls for facing the front and back opening...
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