Sewing Textiles

Newbie: Is this a good machine?

Would this be considered a good beginner's machine? I know nothing about sewing and have been looking on Ebay and found...

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posted by ferrante276-piano

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Help - sewing with tough outdoor fabrics

Hi - I'm looking for some advice. I'd like to make a custom pouch for some gear using 1000 Denier Cordura fabric but I'...

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posted by psahayda

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Mad guy trying to make a bee veil

I'm trying to make a bee veil and I'm stuck on how to stitch the elastic round where it will go over my head and be tig...

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posted by jonisin.1trvtn

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SEWING MACHINE FAIRY STRUCK!

I was cleaning out my closet, and you'll never guess what I found -- a lovely tan-and-white Singer 401A in perfect cond...

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posted by mmeahan

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Newbie needs help with White sewing machine

HELP! :) I am a new sewer and am trying to use the hand-me-down White machine that I got from my mom. IT works great fo...

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posted by thorbjorn.johannson

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OT; thanks for your thoughts and prayers

Thanks to everyone who responded to my request for prayers for my nephew and family. Their insurance adjustor has been...

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posted by cypsew

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Thanks for your help

Just wanted to say thankyou to everyone who contributed to my survey. The survey is closed now and I'm analysing all th...

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posted by the4walls

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Satin Stitches on Lycra fabric

Hello I am in need of help. I have a customer who is a member of a rock group and needs some satin stitches (to look li...

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posted by vegasquilter

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OT: prayers are needed

I am once again asking for your prayers, this time for my nephew and his family whose home was completed destroyed by f...

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posted by cypsew

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Swag Curtains help needed

I am trying to make a swag curtain for my daughter, Could someone please point me in the right direction to finding this...

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posted by GlN01

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More Newbie questions from a guy!

A couple of days ago I posted a question as to whether or not a $40 Sewing Genie was any good. All said it was junk and...

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posted by manthonyferrante

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Beginning machine for newbie: Sewing Genie ($40)??

I am a male who needs to make hems and things to my pants. I know nothing about machine sewing, always having done ever...

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posted by manthonyferrante

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Pfaff 788 Hobbylock

Anyone have experience with the Pfaff Hobbylock 788? I found a pre-owned one at my sewing store. They are asking 275.00...

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posted by jajmd

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Sewing magazines for sale

I have the following magazines for sale-$1.50 each plus shipping (I will use media mail) Sew News-September 2001-August...

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posted by tjsgram527

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Fashion Fabrics Club

I just ordered some red corduroy fabric from the Fashion Fabrics Club. Probably should have asked this questions first....

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posted by blheider1

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