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PHOTO OF THE WEEK, Tailoring
Ever wonder why a well made gentleman's jacket looks so good on men who may not make much impression in a bathing suit? Ever wonder what is inside one or why those who can afford them are willing to...
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Fitting Pants
Hello, I am trying to make pants for a five year old boy who is very chubby. His waist is 31", hip 36" , side length is 29". My problem is that I do not know how to shorten the crotch. I have never...
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seam guide for computerized sewing machines...
I just bought a Brother CS-6000i sewing machine from Wally World and while surfing the net I came to realize that you CANNOT use a magnetic seam guide on the computerized sewing machines! Can anyone...
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SILK CURTAINS
Despite being a curtainmaker for a long time, I recently had trouble sewing on 3" pencil pleat heading tape to pure silk embroidered fabric which was also blanket thermal lined. The effect on the...
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Looking For an Embroidering Card
Hello, My daughter is looking for an embroidery card that does initials where the first initial is small the center initial is large and the third initial is small again. If anyone knows where she can...
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LOOKING FOR CURTAINS CAN U HELP????
Hello all, My wife and I are looking for a certain kind of curtains. These are impossible to find at the mall, Penneys, Sears, Country Curtains or internet! What we are looking for is white ruffled...
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Smocking
I just answered an ad from a woman who is looking for someone to help her do smocking. I can either (using her material) do the basic construction of the garment, smock it and send it back to her, or...
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Singer 600E Touch & Sew HELP:-(
about 8 years ago my wife received a singer 600E sewing machine. To my surprise finally about a month ago she has started really using it. Even beginning to make nice dresses for the kids, stuff for...
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maternity swimsuit help!
*sigh* Call me a cheapskate, but spending US$45+ for a swimsuit I'm only going to wear for a few months seems a bit much. Unfortunately, I'm not seeing any maternity swimwear patterns out there. The...
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Buying Husqvarna Viking E10
Hi all, I'm considering buying a Husqvarna Viking E10. It's my first sewing machine and I'd like to know if any of you own this model. Would you say that it's a good one? Would you buy it again if you...
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Sewing with Corduroy...any tips?
I am having problems getting the pieces not to "slip" when stitching. I can' seem to find any tips on how to keep them aligned under the foot....anyone with helpful hints that have worked for them?...
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craft show
On March 17th, 2007 the Texas Sugar Land Lions Club will present an indoor Arts & Craft show free to the public. We are accepting applications for this event from qualified crafters and media artists....
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WHITE 999 bobbin jamming problems.
I was wondering if anyone could help me out with a problem I am having with a WHITE brand sewing machine, model 999. I don't have the manual for it. The thread is getting jammed in the bobbin. When...
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cabinet knobs for quilters/sewing?
Anyone know where I can buy online some cabinet knobs/pulls that would be made to represent some aspect of quilting or sewing? Maybe look like a small quilt or sewing machine...something like that....
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