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Re: Electro grand?

> > > > > > I found a Electro grand sewing machine model 975. At a Junk store. > > > She was calling my name.LOL! But I...

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posted by teresa.j.ott

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Hemming tape adventure

I had an adventure with the hemming tape. The seam that goes the entire length of the pant leg is very thick. The heat...

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posted by scientist77017

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Distilled water in iron

I have read conflicting answers. Can I leave distilled water in my iron? Thanks.

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posted by scientist77017

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Sleeves

The shirt I'm making has narrow sleeves, but whenever I pile up the patterns to move them, the sleeve is on the bottom...

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posted by jbeeson

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Pinking shears for blue jeans?

Can I use pinking shears for the bottom of blue jeans? What about using fray check also? Thanks, Andy

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posted by andrewkennedy775

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Singer 648 feed dog

I have a singer zig zag model 648 that is in need of a new feed dog. It came with a rubber feed dog and I'm trying to f...

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posted by 0f77f3b6898d92a94d25ce9e17343b05_12052

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Please help, I need a copy of a manual for a jcpenney sewing machine model 6984

I just purchased an old sewing machine and was wondering if anyone knows where to find a copy of the manual for it. It?s...

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posted by 0f77f3b6898d92a94d25ce9e17343b05_12051

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Us congress hearing of maan alsaan Money laundry ???? ????????? ????? ??????? ????????? ??? ??????

YouTube videos of U.S. Congress money laundering hearing of Saudi Billionaire " Maan Al sanea" with bank of America and...

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posted by when.rayan

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Button Bands

https://blog.fabrics-store.com/2019/02/19/avery-tiered-shirt-dress-tutorial/ This is the second tutorial this week to s...

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posted by jbeeson

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sorting out

Bill and I hope to sell our house this year. At 84 we feel it's just to much for us. Before we can put the house on the...

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posted by ladyjj34

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Laser Level

I found this quote while searching my sewing diary for pictures to illustrate a mailing-list post I decided not to writ...

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posted by jbeeson

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Best fabric for jigsaw roll-up mat: felt or ???

A yoga mat works like a dream!

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posted by fitclean539

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ELNA 7000 bobbin hook assembly problems

I took the bobbin assembly out for cleaning and when I replaced it found that the bottom thread is not being picked up a...

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posted by 0f77f3b6898d92a94d25ce9e17343b05_12048

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Coats Eloflex thread

HAs anyone tried Coats eloflex thread. I tried it on a pocket on a pair of pants. Worked fine on the straight seam, but...

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posted by ladyjj34

2 comments posted 7yrs posted by ladyjj34

Grocery bags

I've followed links to patterns for grocery bags several times, and every last one has been lined. Why would one line a...

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posted by jbeeson

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