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Apron pattern wanted
Hi all, I'm looking for an apron pattern on the 'net and believe it or not, I can't find one. (As in a website with a pattern, not an e-store for patterns.) Specifically, I'm after the type of apron...
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Linings
Hey, I am making a skirt which calls for interfacing, but the fabric that I'm using is a little see through so I'm wanting to line it. after reading the "I Hate facings" posts I've decided to just use...
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Another machine!!
One of the great things about sewing is that people want to give you their old machines! My uncle brought one round today and my Mum asked why I needed another machine...I couldn't get her to...
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Machine Embroidery?
Anyone on this group have a machine that can do custom embroidery? The local shops want to charge a $65 set-up fee. I have a one-color logo that I would like embroidered on a piece of Nylon fabric and...
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Help! Calling Cea!
AKK! I backed myself into a corner today! Gave in when a bride with a six week deadline called for help - her bridesmaid dresses need fixing! She had them made, and they are bias cut. They fit well...
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Sewing Machine/Thrift Shop Find
I was out running errands this morning, so dropped by my fav thrift shop. Found a very clean green Morse 600 machine, a solid metal, simple mechanical model, looks like new, minus a belt, for $14.55....
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Couple of questions on the Kenmore model 385's
Okay I have two Kenmore model 385's. one is the Kenmore 100 stitch (1960180) and the other is a Sensor sew 70 (195081). I need a manual for the 100 stitch. On the sensor sew when we turn it on it says...
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RR some days at the races (part 1)
We went up Wednesday, before any of the practices started, if nothing to hopefully get away from the 100 degree heat in town. Beth, if you are reading thing, THANK YOU for the loan of the condo. Nice...
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New pic on yahoo
Hey all, Posted a picture of my brother-in-law in his hakama that I made him. The matching half-kimono is in for repairs. :( He said that he threw a student (wouldn't more teachers like to do...
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L Kelly
Thanks for the advice again it worked like a charm And look wonderful. Donna
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Help Embroidery Machine Please!!!!
Can some one please give me some guidances. I would lilke to get your opinion about the following embroidery machines, so I can deside which machine would be the best and easier to use for both,...
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Dress pic
I made this dress and my daughter's short set. There not the best pictures but you can see what I've been up too. I hope to get some more pic of the formals I have sewn for my 19 yr old soon.
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Uncle Sam pictures
I was just emailed pictures from my friend for whose 15 month old grandson I made the Uncle Sam costume ( Re: simple little romper goes awry 6/22). It just makes me chuckle to look at this little...
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Looking for men's cheongsam pattern
Do not want to modify a folkwear pattern. Men's size cheongsam or any other Chinese clothing patterns (Mao Jackets, Tai Chi..) Thanks -Dharmaone
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Happiest When Sewing Group--Removal of Pictures
I'm following suit with Larisa and removing my album from the group so others can share their pictures. I'm finding out that I'm much too busy with other things to be involved in this, but it was fun....
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