Sewing Textiles

Mending denim tear

I have a problem with a tear in a denim dress, and I will be very appreciative of any advice which may lead me in the r...

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posted by <bhill705

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crafters wanted

Elle and Elle is a Designers showcase for artisans and artists We aim to provide: An effective and cost effective way f...

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posted by designerknitwear

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Extra 4-hook bra backs

Does anyone have any use for some used 4-hook bra backs? I have 6 bras that have 3.75-inch wide back closures that are...

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posted by pora

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Any good sewing macine parts dealers online?

Hello-- I'm looking for a good online source for sewing machine parts, service manuals, and all that good stuff. I've t...

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posted by miss.baby.strange

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help with starter serger choice

Janome vs Brother vs White etc... Hi, I am considering a Brother 1034d serger through Amazon...with discounts and free...

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posted by granite_skies

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Turning long tubes of fabric

Any really good ideas for turning 40+ inches of a 2" tube? The way I learned in Home Economics 35 years ago just isn't...

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posted by pamstalnakerREMOVE

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Thank you all so much

what a great selection of online fabric stores to choose from! I really appreciate it and will be having a ball shopping...

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posted by nitpik3

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Cross Grain

I thought I understood what "crossgrain" meant until I saw cutting instructions in a tayloring book; "Classic Tailoring...

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posted by arf

7 comments posted 20yrs posted by arf

Walking Foot

I purchased a walking foot attachment for my Brother and was delighted how well it worked. However, after studying exac...

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posted by arf

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Serger seam finishing questions...

Ok, I am hoping to get some tips and tricks here. I decided that I am in such a need for summer that I would put togeth...

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posted by dbeitzell

8 comments posted 20yrs posted by dbeitzell

front fly zipper how could use in mini skirt

dear all i have a problem we would like to make a new short skirt and the measurment is this 6 4 10 Description Meas.Po...

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posted by hemantrajoria

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Sell me your Bra-Makers Manual?

I'm looking to buy a used copy of the Bra-Makers Manual by Beverly Johnson. Please let me know if you have a copy you co...

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posted by pora

12 comments posted 20yrs posted by pora

Online Fabric & Quilting www.kaboodles.com

Hi, Someone emailed me about availability of Elmo Fabrics - we now have them and other Sesame Street fabrics in flannel...

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posted by jlaidlaw

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by jlaidlaw

Good online fabric store?

Does anyone know of an online fabric store that carries quality apparel fabric, cotton blends like for blouses? Most al...

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posted by nitpik3

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have anyone heard about this... pua kumbu

have anyone heard about pua kumbu...that borneos piece of cloth... ermm some time they called spirit blanket...could so...

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posted by erizawa

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