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stain removal
i need to remove a ball point pen ink stain from a cotton/polyester blouse. the usual stain removers don't work. do not want to toss blouse! help. t.
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Independence Day
To all the U.S.A. folks here: up your speakers, click anywhere on the screen and enjoy! ;-) http://www.maylin.net/Fireworks.html
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Monarch sewing machine
Does anyone know about a Monarch sewing machine?
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to Ron Anderson
"I do not wish to debate with you. I can tell you I have forgotten more about sewing machines than you will ever know." Referring to your quote, I have a question about Singer featherweights. I know...
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beanies for big heads
Hi, I want a beanie. But my head is enormous. I'd like a stylish one, $20 or less, but everytime I go into a store, all I find is those "one size fits all" ones - when they most certainly do not "fit...
 
Mastering the art of
rolled hems on the machine! Any tips for starting and ending the hems so they aren't lumpy, please? In between the start and end the hems come out very nicely... TIA
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tape that stops fraying....what's it called?
I working with carbon fibre mat at the adges are fraying very badly. Is there a special tape around an eighth of an inch wide to stick on to stop fraying and keep it more stable? Thanks Nick
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Value for used sewing machine
I have a Bernina 153 Artista that I've used sporadically over the past 5 years or so. I want to upgrade to a newer machine and it's been suggested that I might do better than blue book value by not...
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Please Help Me ID this Nelco (and find a manual)
Hello: I bought a used Nelco sewing machine for my 15-year old daughter. She wants to take classes at JoAnn and I thought this might be a good machine to start on. I got it at an auction. While I...
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Re: Try that important package which came from the M$ Corp.
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Fabric question
What is 'barkcloth'? I have seen this on several websites where I am searching for material for my SO's shirt. He loves the Hawaiian prints. :) Cindy
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How to sew picot edging?
I visited the Chanel exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum today and saw many dresses (silk crepe? Chiffon?) described as having picoted edges. A web search turns up only instructions on beaded or...
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help find fabric
Has anyone come across a fabric with dogwood blossoms on it? TIA K Sue
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Action figure clothes????
Hi im new to everything here, the newsgroup, sewing and sewing machines does anyone know where I can get patterns and measurments for actionman size clothes for my kids dolls. And is it hard iveonly...
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American Girls Dolls Discussion Group
Hello To All! Join: Subscribe: Official AGdolls website: listserv is free. Hello Everyone, Use your interest in American Girl dolls, American history, old crafts, antiques, fine sewing, period...