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HuskyLock 430
Hi All, Does anyone know whether the cutting blade can be moved out of the way or removed so that the overlocker does not cut the fabric as I overlock?!? ------------------------------------- H*E*L*P...
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Steam Iron
Hi, Anyone have a recommendation on a steam iron. My daughter doesn't like hers and I haven't bought one in a long time. Thanks in advance.
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Pfaff 130 Service Manual (2023 Update)
Anyone who needs a service manual for the Pfaff 130-6 machine can find it in my ebay store. Check dakota*horse out. I list this because I have seen several questions re the Pfaff 130 so this might be...
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Rope Pull?
Anyone know where I can get aluminum rope pull strips? You sew in a round cord on canvas, then thread the sewn canvas and cord through the aluminum extrusion. The extrusion has been fastened to...
 
Basic knowledge of decorative handmade oil painting manual
Guide: Decorative painting can give room spirituality, wisdom and thinking, as a pair of bright eyes full of wisdom and able to make the same Aura Decorative painting can give room spirituality,...
 
Saw a beautiful fabric- how can I find it?
------------------------------------- I saw the greatest fabric in Etsy used on a handbag. I have emailed the maker who has been very helpful but just had a remnant for it and the remnant has no signs...
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Replace elastic around top of sock?
Does anyone know how to replace the elastic around the top of a sock? I have a bag full of socks that don't stay up any more but are perfectly fine. Thanks. JOhn
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Sewing Silk
Hi, :) I'm a fairly decent sewer, I have sewn everything from market bags to complicated garments, however, I have never sewn with silk. A friend gave me a small bag of 100% silk ends and left overs....
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Quilt Blocks
Here is another location for quilt blocks......
 
Grommets and edging questions
I am repairing a pretty good shadecloth I had custom made about five years ago. The thread detereriorated, and the edging and some grommets pulled out. I was able to repair some of it by using some...
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Pfaff Hobbylock 4842 Serger Presser Foot lifter problems
Hello Everyone My Pfaff serger's presser foot lifter was disengaged somehow. When I try to raise the presser foot, it won't work and there was a flap coming out. I am hoping this is a rather easy...
 
singer walking foot answers and questions
I found out one of the problems I was having. When finished sewing, I'd pull out the material, and three threads would come out the bottom. A local who contacted me said to rotate the needle just past...
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Glove Making
I am looking for patterns and instruction for making gloves (sewn). I have found some interesting sights online but not many patterns. Have you? ------------------------------------- Nancy K Fine...
 
Glove Making
I am looking for patterns and instruction for making gloves (sewn). I have found some interesting sights online but not many patterns. Have you? ------------------------------------- Nancy K Fine...
 
Glove Making
I am looking for patterns and instruction for making gloves (sewn). I have found some interesting sights online but not many patterns. Have you? ------------------------------------- Nancy K Fine...
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