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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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20 years ago
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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...
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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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20 years ago
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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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20 years ago
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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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20 years ago
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Glow in the Dark Thread
Hello, I'm looking for a trustworthy (internet) U.S. supplier of Glow in the Dark thread to use for Halloween sewing projects. I have not seen it in Hancock's or JoAnn's, only on-line at various...
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20 years ago
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Sturdier bag?
Hey! I have some really awesome patterned material left over from an old project, and I'd really love to make a bag/purse type deal out of it. The only problem is that it's really flimsy [it's...
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20 years ago
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Shower Curtain Question
I am going to sew a shower curtain which should be easy enough but I have a question about the seam when the two panels are sewn together. Should I have a panel in the middle with the two sides sewn...
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20 years ago
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<yawn>
guest got here at 4:22am.....with only an extra 30 minutes cat nap, I am the only adult awake right now, keeping my 3yo and their 2yo playing safely...nope, the other mom just got up..... sewing...
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20 years ago
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Sewing Gauge--Trishty
Don't know how you've managed without a sewing gauge, Trishty. I use mine nearly every time I sew! Especially for hems. Anyway, there's a picture of one at the site below: aren't expensive at all;...
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buttons on leather
I want to know the correct way to sew buttons on a man's leather coat. The buttons on the coat now however are ever loose and hanging , therefore it does not close tight enough to keep you anyone...
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