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Grecian or Toga wedding gown?
I've had a request for a toga-style or Grecian wedding gown. I'm looking for a pattern and photo. Don't have a clue as to what/where to look. Any ideas? Web sites? Patterns? Thanks! Jamie
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Dingy Silk
Ok, team, I have a lightweight silk shell which started out off-white, and has become dingy. I machine wash all of my silks, so am open to any ideas for brightening this item. Fabric safe bleach did...
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Ouch!
Well, it's finally happened.... I sewed my own finger this morning... caught it quickly, before it bled onto my fabric... put on a band-aid and was shocked at how long it hurt! Does this take me out...
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newbie question
I am getting ready to make my daughter a top using silk dupioni and was hoping to get some tips on how to handle the silk. I have never made anything with it before. Thank you. Kristie
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Foot pedal for old machine
There is an old Singer for sale at a 2nd-hand shop near me, but it doesn' have a foot pedal. Are foot pedals hard to get? I'm in Australia, and I don't want to order stuff from the US if I can help...
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[Fwd: Kinda OT: formal wear sewing]
Hi everyone! This is from a friend of mine on the newsgroup. Kate and Charlie have probably already seen the message as have a few others. I have told Kellie to join our little newsgroup as we have...
 
Rows of ruffles?
Hi all! I am new to the group. Although I know how to do various forms of ruffles, I'm not sure of the best (easiest?) way to do rows of ruffles. Specifically, two to three rows on the hem of kid-size...
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Looking for Cycling Jersey Patterns - Ideas?
Hello all. I've been trying to find patterns for sewing cycling jersey's. Probably for lycra/mesh combinations. Something with variable panels so I can use several colors on one jersey. I've checked...
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Single Guy Has (Another) Dumb Question
So what's the trick involved here. I need to cut my curtain fabric lengthwise a long way. For example, I want to split 3.5 yards of fabric in half the long way. How do I do that with a nice straight...
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Rewarding morning
I've been picking stitches all morning. The men are on the roof taking off old shingles and the 14 year old daughter of one men is helping pick up shingles. She came to the door and asked for a drink....
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how to care for old fabric
In going through old cedar chests, my sister & I found an old christening dress that we both wore. I'd like to frame it, but it is stained. It is white, thin cotton, and parts are off color as if weak...
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Columbia Fabric closing
Hello all, Columbia Fabric in Columbia PA. is selling off all it's fabrics and laces dirt cheap. Really great deals. Mary
 
Folkwear Ao Dai
My alterations to the pattern were sucessful. The sleeves fit, the bust fits, everything's good. I have decided that I don't like the color (white) so I will dye it a nice green. I only made the...
 
Petition to stop SIMPLY Quilts from airing only once a day
Please be cautious ladies and gentlemen. Don't sign this petition 'pushed' by sammybuys and others who have commercial interests in selling products on E-bay etc. In order to stay alive and keep...
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Any ideas on a pattern for a fitted tuxedo for a woman?
I am going to be getting married relatively soon and my fiance and I are going to have 3 attendants total, all female. One of the will be his best man (best gal) and she just isn't very comfortable in...
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