Sewing Textiles

tube tuners

what do you do when the length of material is too long to crunch onto the tube turner? and the diameter of the fabric i...

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posted by v70xc_1998REMOVETHIS

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by v70xc_1998REMOVETHIS

tube tuners

what do you do when the length of material is too long to crunch onto the tube turner? and the diameter of the fabric i...

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posted by khamilto

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tube tuners

what do you do when the length of material is too long to crunch onto the tube turner? and the diameter of the fabric i...

0 comments posted 20yrs

posted by v70xc_1998REMOVETHIS

0 comments posted 20yrs posted by v70xc_1998REMOVETHIS

Looking for pinking shears

I am looking for pinking shears that make tiny "pinks". Smaller than usual. I bought a pair years ago in San Francisco,...

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posted by dzimmerman

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Q: pajama construction.

Hello. I noticed a difference between the construction of mens' shirts and pajama tops. The yoke of a man's shirt exten...

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posted by jack

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bridal gown pattern

Hi I was wondering if anyone can help me. I am looking for a bridal gown patern with a pleat inset at the back which wi...

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posted by jj018c2331

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Denim weight, non-denim fabric.

What kind of apparel fabric is considered denim weight (and as sturdy/durable/whatever as denim) but is not denim, or el...

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posted by mmeahan

20 comments posted 20yrs posted by mmeahan

OT: A Woman's Prayer

A WOMAN'S PRAYER.... Dear Lord, I pray for Wisdom to understand my man; Love to forgive him; And Patience for his moods....

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posted by YawShur

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Sewing Machine Recommendation?

Looking for something to do normal mending and repair with - nothing fancy. Is there a good used machine to get for thi...

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posted by lj5t

13 comments posted 20yrs posted by lj5t

singer 301

I have the chance to pick up a Singer 301 in it's original wood cabinet from 1950 from an estate sale. It was used by a...

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posted by ljtaylor33

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microwaveable corn heating pads

I was wondering if anyone had made a corn filled microwaveable heating pad? I was wondering what is special about the c...

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posted by lisarupe

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what's that book?

I'm not sure if this is the NG or not but somebody, somewhere, awhile ago, mentioned a series of novels written about s...

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posted by YawShur

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100% cotton moleskin fabric

Hello, Does anyone know of a source for 100% moleskin fabric? I would like to sew a coat but can't find the material. Th...

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posted by danahinkle

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overlocking or hemming silk velvet

Hi I am new to this group and wonder if anyone has tips for heming or overlocking silk velvet. I have a Janome Mylock 1...

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posted by sue

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Bernina 316

Hi Everyone, Hope this is the right palce to ask, I have a Bernina 316 that I can't seem to find a users manual for. Can...

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posted by glennrbarry

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