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Fade test - digital printer inks
Hi everyone, Dropping back in from lurkerdom to post a question. Am considering purchasing a new colour inkjet printer for the home office. Like all home offices, this one multi-tasks. A little...
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Beaded trim
I'm going to add a beaded trim to a jacket that didn't call for. It is a Butterick pattern #3910 I'm making view A and I would like to know if any of you have a good suggestion as to how to put it in...
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Source for thick terrycloth
Looking for a source of thick white terrycloth yardage like that used in luxury robes in fancy hotels. Usual sources have the thin kind. Any ideas? TIA W.Boyce
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Different Pattern Companies
I have read where the patterns of Simplicity, McCall's, Vogue, and Butterick are all pretty much based on the same industry standard (with respect to size) and that if you have need an alteration...
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pattern adjustment
I'm going to make McCall's 9583 vest pattern for my son. He wants a zipper closure instead of buttons. Should I place the zipper on the center front line and eliminate the extra material where the...
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OT Quantum Pants
I just thought this was really funny: loved the picture of the lab setting with the caption "Scientists at Haggar's Pants Propulsion Laboratory bombard khakis with high-speed pleat particles." Who...
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Funny picture from TdF (yep, sewing content)
Hi all-- As you probably know, each day's stage winner gets to wear a yellow jersey for the next day, and the King of the Mountains (best climber) gets the polka dots. This fellow won 'em both. M. I'm...
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winter jacket opinion
Hi, I am going to attempt a winter jacket and would like an opinion on the two patterns I am thinking of using(good and bad). Green Pepper - Oregon jacket Jalie - Lined Parka Storm Mountain #111...
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String Bags
Although not technically a sewing question, I am at my wits end as to where to find or how to make the old fashioned string bags with the handles. They were around in my mother's day but seem to have...
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lining dress
I found a sleeveless dress pattern that I made as is and decided for the next time I would like to line it instead of having bindings. I know what I need to do with the shoulders and armholes, but the...
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CP/OT: pics warning
just wanted to make sure that I warned you that there will soon be pictures of my finished laundry room and the 3 clothing entries for the state fair going up....um....somewhere...in the near future....
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Semi-New to sewing
42 years old and I am just now getting around to learning to sew. My grandmother gave me a few lessons when I was about 13 but thats about all I know. Can do a very basic hem. Saw a Euro-pro 375...
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Skirts from sarongs
I made up the 2 sarongs into skirts and love them. One is a blue batik with white border and sea creatures on all over. The other is black with pink turtles outlines in gold and a gold are soft and...
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new outdoor gear board
based in Europe. NAYY Penny S http://www.shelbykaava.com/forum/index.php
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bang a head, not really OT
Well, I finished the nursing top, except for the side buttons on the overlay, and I thought i had finished the Christening gown. Actually, I did finish the Christening gown, but when I got the entry...
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