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sewing gift at church
In the past week, while scouting at JoAnns, I have run into 2 ladies from church (neither of which I knew sewed!). Today, one of the ladies presented me with a bag of patterns, including one dress...
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Help with box cushions before I throw them and the machine out the window!
I've tackled a project that is bringing me to tears! I decided I needed new cushions for our outdoor furniture. And, of course, they couldn't be simple cushions, I wanted box cushions for more...
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Simplicity "Titanic" patterns
does anyone have one of these? i need the pattern number of the evening gown to tell someone and Simplicity has discontinued them! many thanks, angela
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Singer 206
Anyone have a Singer 206 Zig Zag machine for sale. Would be v. interested.
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ISO Holographic or Gliiter PVC
I need this for a project I am working on. It needs to have a backing, preferably knit although if I found it with the fuzzy back I could probably use it. I would LOVE to find a source in the SF bay...
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fun things coming up
I have a new project coming in that should be heaps of fun. I get to do some more costuming work. :) I really love doing this. A pal of mine is directing "Arsenic and Old Lace" at the community...
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Interfacing?
I'm presently using vilene interfacing 1085 in Australia, but am looking for a similar product, non-fusible that is twice the thickness. It comes on a 50m roll and when unrolled lies completely flat....
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Question regarding silk fabric
Hello knowledgeable ones, I just recently finished a beautiful pair of 100% silk pull on pants. They fit just right, but the seamlines were a little wavy. Along with that issue, after the first time I...
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large size sewing
I am sewing some large size clothing and just found out that store bought clothes and patterns are about 2 sizes apart. Is anyone else sewing large size- 24w and up? What patterns work best?
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Fabric Memories
After posting my comment in the 'Mother and Daughter lookalike' dress thread, I started to muse. I can remember the exact shade of green of that taffeta dress, and the feel of it. Mum used to make...
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Sewing Class
Does anyone know of sewing classes that aren't like the ones at JoAnn's? Nothing against them, but they don't seem to teach you what you really need. I took home ec in HS (we won't say how long ago!),...
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lack of motivation
Any of you fall into this?? YOu have a project all cut out and even pinned together, sitting on your machine, and then you don't want to do anything with it....... That is how I am today. It's nothing...
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Newbie needs help with 1st project
While I have some machine experience, I have had no experience at patchwork/quilting. After lurking around the NGs I decided that today was the day when I would dive in and purchase the fabric (I...
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Copying a piece of clothing?
Hi everyone, I have this old stretch top I want to copy and make into a pattern. I'm not afraid to unpick it and trace it but I have a question. How do I know exactly where to put all the notches and...
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4 needle lockstitch machine required
Good day everyone Could you please help us out - we are desperately trying to find a 4 needle lockstitch machine If anyone has one in working order to sell, or knows where we could find one, please...
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