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thinsulate
I want to line some mittens with the thinnest thermal fabric and I am considering thinsulate. It there a reason why thinsulate is recommended as an interlining, placement between lining and fabric? I...
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OT Announcing new baby granddaughter
We have a new baby girl in the family, she arrived on Jan 21 and she was 7 lb 5 oz and 20 inches long. Her name is to be Violet Anne and her two sisters (one will be 2 Jan 27 and the other will be 5...
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book or article(s) about making patterns for trousers
I'm fed up with poorly fitting trousers/pants & currently I have the time to devote to learning how to make a (ladies) trouser pattern. Also have some Christmas money & book tokens to use! Sooooo I'm...
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Ping Beverly
Beverly, I saw on the news this evening that there is flooding in Washington and Oregon and hope you and your family is safe. Juno
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Description & source for cotton panty fabric?
Hi All, I'm going to be sewing some cotton boyshort panties and wondered how one chooses from online suppliers. I can't tell when a jersey is going to be soft and stretchy enough. Also, sometimes...
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Jacket for DSIL - Progress & Problems
Hi all, I just wanted to share my success with you: The jacket for my DSIL is nearly completed. I basted in the sleeves and had serious doubts about their cut (see last paragraph in 'More about my new...
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A Frocking we will go!
Not quite finished, but a lot got started! But HUGE dollops of fun was had by The Mad Sewists of the Apocalypse. Not so many photos were taken this time, but then photos of the 23'd rose being sewn on...
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Fitted sheet elastic, Sydney
Does anyone know where I can buy fitted sheet elastic in Sydney? I live and work in the CBD. I have gone to Lincraft on York St a few times over the last few months but they don't have it. I have also...
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Big Decision
I haven't started my spring jacket yet,MCCall's 5525 style A and this fabric I'm waiting for my friend to recuperate from some surgery. I need her to remeasure me so I can alter my pattern. The...
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Does which way really matter?
I was reading last night that a seam should be stitched from the wide end to the narrow end. (Meaning if you were putting an A-line skirt together that you should begin your stitching at the hem edge...
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book sale
Doesn't she have one under the bed or in a closet? One she never learned to use? *Tsk tsk* I love my machines. Keep planning to get at least one knitting soon. So much yarn!!!
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It's there!
I can't believe how fast mail in Germany can be: Yesterday I ordered the machine and it arrived today. Wow. Anyway, I unpacked the new toy this afternoon and was p... off almost immediately: The...
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Bleaching black underwear
While cleaning out the garage, I discovered a box of old clothes that got packed away several moves ago. One of the treasures was several unopened packages of brand new underwear. The bad news is that...
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Sale on patterns
Just in case some of you don't get TSWLTH's mailers, Jan 13-15 Butterick and McCalls' patterns will be on sale for $1.99 each, limit 10 and Vogue $3.99 each, limit 10 (I may just HAVE to finally add...
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Zipper repair?
Yesterday, I found a snazzy fine jacket for everyday wear. How snazzy? Well, its price tag began at $ 400. I got it for $ 40. My kind of bargain. However . . . the zipper slider thing - quite a...
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