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Othello coat
Happy New Year everyone. I've been quietly lurking and not sewing except for domestic stuff. But today I have a question. I recently saw a book called "Cloth and Culture: Couture Creations of Ruth E....
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Light for older eyes
Hi all, I've found that as I get older (I'll be 63 this week) I find it harder to see small objects clearly. [Thanks for the link on that great little needle threader from Lee Valley! I already use an...
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New to group Need Singer 6416 maunal
Want to get one for free if possible. I see the ones online for $15. Thanks, -Tom
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Hand operated sewing machine
Hi group. Is there an electric machine that does not require foot controls? Thinkicg of a person in a wheelchair. Thanks much. Dan
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OT Snow in Florida
From Daytona Beach on the Atlantic to Tampa on the Gulf, this morning we had rain mixed with snow. It's almost 3 PM and the temp has only gone up to 35. Where did our warm Temperatures go? It's a good...
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OT - Extreme weather
Hello to all my northern hemisphere friends. How are you coping in the extreme cold? Maybe you are stuck inside sewing madly. Hope things aren't too bad your way. In Australia we are going through our...
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Satin Problems
I love satin PJ's but the seams at the hips are pulling apart They are the right size and not tight so I am guessing it is the type of material they are made of. Can anyone tell me how to repair them...
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Bear Tails
I've been asked to make leotards for teddy bears for a gymnastics meet this weekend. The bears selected for me have more substantial tails than the average teddy bear. Should I a) make leotards and...
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Bernina 830 service manual ?
Hello everyone, My very first post... I have a Bernina 830 (1970's - ish) that I literally found in the street. Aside from a few cosmetic problems, it works very well. Only issue is that the lever to...
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[OT] New favorite authors
DGD gave me a lovely package of goodies for Christmas including some fabulous smelling gourmet coffee beans, a new out-sized cup for my morning mocha, and two books: "The Cater Street Hangman" by Anne...
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Temporarily taking in pajama pants
I am brand new at sewing and as such don't know what I'm doing. My son got a pair of fleece pajama pants for Christmas that he LOVES but they are waaayyy too big. He wore them all day the other day...
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What fabric is this?
I have looked and looked and looked and I can't figure out for the life of me who makes this fabric and where i can get it. Hopefully someone on here will be able to help me. I really appreciate it....
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What fabric is this?
I have looked and looked and looked and I can't figure out for the life of me who makes this fabric and where i can get it. Hopefully someone on here will be able to help me. I really appreciate it....
 
OT: But must share
How about "sweet"? "kindhearted"? "generous"? ;-P Beverly
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heirloom sewing?
While starting to clean out the basement (Nate got trains for Christmas! need space!!) came across two older issues of Sew Beautiful-one from 1998 and one from 2000. would anyone like them??? Betsey