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Another honey-do completed
In a seemingly never ending list of things to do, your intrepid compatriot hereby declares another honey-do as finished. Awhile ago, my Wife asked me to make a collapsable lectern for her to use in...
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A quick gift idea.
Here is a scarf I made today from some fabric I have on hand and am using for a series of quilts for wounded Veterans. I power pieced the cut strips into the needed combinations for a 9 patch pattern...
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Results of those Long, Cold February Days.
I have been waiting for spring to arrive here in the Midwest, and I made myself a large sketching board to take out into the woods and sketch pastoral views. I needed a larger carry bag to handle the...
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Atlanta Thread maxi-lock thread sale
Atlanta thread Co. sent me an e-mail about having a Serger thread sale. $1.58 per cone for maxi-lock. going on till sunday. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer. John
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All those aprons
i have 4 aprons and a friend saw me wearing one , thus she brought me 2 more ,,, my `older ` aprons used to be skirts , now the 2 new aprons have a very pretty pattern , exactly a cushion size ,, so i...
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Hello, again
Been away a while. Have been trying to get my Singer 111W155 working. The thread gobs up on the underside of the fabric. One local poster said she had a chip out of her bobbin holder, and it caused...
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pattern making
Forgive my ignorance first off! I attempted to search for answers on old posts. Overwhelming! I'm looking for help on pattern making. I make all my dresses and use what is now a homemade pattern. How...
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Call for Artists - Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa Spring 2010 Market
Registration is open for the 2010 Spring Market. The application is online now, please click on the FORMS link to apply. The 2010 Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa Spring Market is set for Saturday, May...
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Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full.
Here is a picture of three grocery bags that I made for a charity fund raiser for my wife's favorite charity. They are made out of a whole bunch of diagonal 2 color squares that I have left over from...
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OT; Sewing Room Art
I have been searching for an gender appropriate piece of sewing related art, that I could hang in my sewing room. Not surprisingly, most of what I have found has women represented in the various tasks...
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knitting for bespoke tailoring?
is it feasible to handknit an entire garment to an exact set of measurements? is it feasible to do "fittings" of thusly-knitted garment before completion?
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fabric for quickest hang drying?
i do a LOT of travel. In Asia, where bespoke tailoring is affordable. i usually end up handwashing in the hotel room because it's the only way to get garments turned around in less than 24 hours. i...
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Where are the sew guys?
Hi I am a sewer, i do period and theater costumes, embroidery, digitizing, garment and heirloom sewing, and i have been sewing for 35 years, I am currently sewing costumes for an upcoming show, i'm...
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Seeking a sewing mentor in West Hills/Canoga Park area
Heyo - just started learning to sew - made elf hats for my sisters at christmas - but wanting some more indepth skills: pleats, darts, collars, finishing touches, et al. Anyone got some free time and...
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What would you do to embellish a handbag, to give it a more designer look?
I guess I'm having trouble with this one because I'd actually like to make a small duffel bag but I don't want it to look ordinary. I'd like to give it more designer look, if such a thing is possible,...
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