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Santa Patterns
HI, I am hoping someone can help me. I am looking for a santa pattern. It was a santa that was partially sewn and it is mounted on a word armature made up of blocks and stips of wood that is fastened...
 
Treadle belt for old machine?
you can make one from rubber hose--check pet stores for air pump tubing i really envy your threadle machine--sew perfect a work of art hth peter -----------
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UV resistant thread
What's the best UV resistant thread for doing exterior canvas awning work? An Internet source, or buy local? Steve
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Online supplies
I need a supply of pre wound bobbins, needles, thread, etc. Is there a good site on the Internet where I can buy these things at a savings, or is it just as good to go to the local supplier? Steve
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Singer Questions
I found a Singer 111W155 today at a yard sale for $250. It has the original table, and motor and foot and knee controls. It has the double spool holder. It looks like any of the pictures I can find of...
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Crazy Quilting
The topic of this post is Crazy Quilting, which is a type of needlework that was popular in the Victorian era and has been gaining in popularity since a resurgence of the craft in the 70's. Crazy...
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Need Part for White 764 or used one
I have a great old White Model Sewing machine. Wonderful machine that is all metal except the plactic gear part that attaches the gears to the bobbin. I am looking for this part or an old white 764...
 
Poll: best medieval costume
Which one do you think look the best? Pardon the poor photo quality
 
A Sewing Machine For The Workshop
On occasion I find myself needing to create items for the home workshop that require a sewing machine. I am looking for recommendations in what to look for in a sewing machine that will handle a...
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Introducing Myself
Hi Guys, I used to post to this group years ago and wanted to reintroduce myself before responding to any of the threads. I see a few familiar faces from RCTN & RCTQ. I am Tia Mary and have been...
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ISO sewing patterns for children Victorian era clothing
Appreciate any help or direction my apparently inadequate skills in net searching leads to photos and historical info, ebay wannabes; however, that is all non-productive for accurate patterns I can...
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button covers
Hello - I would like to know if anyone has a source for button covers that will fit over jean jacket button shanks. If you don't have a source- perhaps you have a solution.
 
can this blouse be shortened?
really like it, but it's wayy too long for my tastes. also, anyone know a good tailor in toronto? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/azalea905/toolongshirt.jpg
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Buy Oilcloth Fabric ?
I'm looking for small amounts of oilcloth fabric to make several waterproof tobacco pouches - the kind of fabric similar to what Australian Driza-bone coats are made of. Any clues out there?
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Kindly add me
Well, you are in simply by the virtue of posting here. That's the democracy of Usenet. Shame younger generations don't Usenet much (most - at all) and so it will probably go extinct in a few years....
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