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and yet, another Plus Size post! (this time, questions?)
Thank you everyone who's been participating in the plus size posts....as a plus size person, I do appreciate it! Here is my question-and I readily admit I'm no fashionista...for work I live in...
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Hello everyone
I just found this newsgroup and had to check it out. How many sewing machines does one need to join? I have three (gave one away recently). Also a major fabric stash, many projects in the works and...
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Another Plus size lady post
My Dson got married this past Feb. and his wife is a PLUS size lady, wearing a size 4X. She wants me to sew her some simple summer pants and tops, as well as teach her how to mend and sew her own...
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Results of the fund-raising auction
Just got the final tally: Denim apron & pot holders w/thistle embroidery-$27 Denim tote bag w/Celtic embroidery - $19 Four blue napkins and metal rings - $20 Two Scottie Dog velour hand towels - $24...
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Stoopid Old Lady Tricks!
I picked up my brother and sister-in-law today at the airport. They drove over here three weeks ago, and I drove them to the airport (in their car), then brought their car back here and parked it in...
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American Sewing Guild (ASG)?
Hello- it seems there is a neighborhood group of the ASG that meets a town or two over....is anyone a member of the ASG? good organization to join??? thanks so much betsey
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OT graduation
Hey All, Well, we all survived. :) just so it's kind of on topic........ I did make my skirt. It was going to be a dress. Vogue 8470. Was looking really good till I put on the sleeves and attached the...
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question? kwik sew 3610
I'm predominantly a quilter and maker of pj bottoms ....but my 16 year old asked me to make her kwik sew 3610 measured a large and I made it up (all except the hem) on saturday. Overall, We are both...
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What a joy
I think I mentioned a while back that DGD is creating a special dress for her 8th grade promotion. We have been working together on it, and I have some pictures up: wish I had been smarter/less...
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Pictures of my silk jacket
I have added some construction pictures of the navy and cream silk jacket I made to wear to Nashville, Tennessee for DGD's Highland Dance Nationals competition last summer: It was very comfortable. I...
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She's got mail!!! :)
I knew you would all want to see Anna opening her present from Beverly too. :) She was SO thrilled. Not only is the blanket gorgeous, it's very snuggly too. (I promise I won't steal it.....but it's a...
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Help needed
I'm having a senior moment and can't think of the name of the material I would like. Before I go on holiday I thought I would make a few tops in some crease free/crease resistant material -- can...
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Shhhh! A surprise for Anna! ;-)
Here is my latest fun project, a graduation gift for a certain lovely young woman in Arkansas:
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Gene Kranz's vests
From the April, 2010 Smithsonian. Gene Kranz, many years flight director at NASA, wore a vest, a new one for every mission, sewn by his wife, Marta. There were three mission control groups, red, white...
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the guide to make a pattern from RTW ?
I recall some time ago (1-2 yrs) that someone had posted a link or info about making a pattern from RTW garment or maybe it was about grading ??? i can't remember. Does anyone have a link to a how to...
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