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Learning to sew
Oh I'm just yammering here, some personal opinions that surfaced while listening to a few ladies talk about helping youngsters learn to sew while in line at the cutting table at the fabric store. One...
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i HATE facings!!!!!
so... what does everyone suggest for those unlined garments that have them in the pattern? i just hate dealing with the darn things... :( angela
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Delurk! (Long)
Seeing as I've just posted asking for help, I thought I'd do a delurk post. I come from a long line of needlewomen (for want of a better word) - my great-grandmother was a professional dressmaker - I...
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Horsehair braid - advice needed
I ordered some horsehair braid to use in my wedding dress (which is still at the toile stage and I get married in 5 weeks!). Anyway, the pattern specified 2.5cm wide and its arrived and is 3.5 cm...
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Raymond Treadle machine and other things
Hi All, Just got home from Cape Cod. missed everyone. While there I helped my SIL check out and buy a Raymond treddle Machine. at a garage sale. The guy wanted $20.00 for it. When SIL brought me over...
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Joann Coupon?
Is there currently a coupon for Jo-ann stores? I can never find the darn things on the site.
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Aux lecteurs francaises
Je vous souhaite un tres heureux quatorze juillet! (strains of La Marseillaise in the background)
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i finally got a treadle!
hi everyone... have been lurking about for awhile--the kids are keeping me so busy this summer .... but, on friday my dad called from an estate auction...a GORGEOUS singer red eye in cabinet! it...
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Pfaff machine
Hi!! Been lurking here for quite a while... Great forum! Can anyone tell me if a Pfaff Tipmatic 1035 extra has a walking foot? TIA!! Bill Painter ICQ#: 2512172
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Manual for sewing machine Singer 720G wanted
Get parts, manuals, accessories, and supplies for your sewing machine and covers and pads for your ironing boards all in one place!
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Pattern numbers for adult fullbody Skisuit / catsuit
Could someone please provide me the McCall, Butterrick, Simplicity etc. pattern numbers for an adult fullbody skisuit / catsuit. Thanks in advance.
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Buttons instead of zippers
Someone posted directions for changing the zippers in children's clothing to buttons and I never wrote them down. Can anyone help me? I remember something about adding two inches but do you add it to...
 
I want to learn pattern drafting: any suggestions?
I want to learn how to draft my own patterns as pattern companies don't offer much in my size and the patterns are kind of expensive if you do not buy them on sale. I have checked the local community...
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Converting patterns for stretch fabric
I have a dress pattern that has the skirt cut on the bias. I want to make the dress in stretch fabric but have never heard of cutting stretch on the bias. Can anybody advise me on whether I should be...
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Jean-Paul for king
Hi ladies Before I toddle off to bed, I just thought I'd mention Jean-Paul Gaultier's latest collection. I just saw it on Paris Première, which I'd taped from Friday night, as part of Paris Haute...
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