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Hand Worked Button Hole
I am trying to learn how to do button holes by hand for the coat and considering where I am in the basic learning curve, I am not too unhappy with the progress. I would consider the best so far good...
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sewing stitch
Hi everyone. I am new and I have a question that I'm hoping one of you can answer. There is a stitch my grandmother used to use that would be on the front of pillows and it was like pinched up pleats...
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'Invisible' elastic
Thinking of remodelling something where the elastic will show. Anyone use this stuff at all? It's sort of pricey, so don't want to waste it doing something unnecessarily stupid.
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Kenmore problem
Hello, my sewing machine decided not to work and I'm in the middle of sewing a skirt. It made noises so I thought it's dirty and needs oil so I cleaned and put oil. Still making noises and I can tell...
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18 years ago
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how-to sew valences
I've been trying to find a valence treatment that I'd like in a bathroom but so far there's been nothing. I'm wondering if I should try to sew something. Can anyone recommend a good book or web site...
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Need Rachel Ashwell fabric
Looking for a large quanity of Rachel Ashwell shabby chic cotton material in the "sugar plum sorbet" pattern...have found small pieces on ebay but I need more than just a few yards....thnx to anyone...
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18 years ago
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Carpet Edging Color Match
Hi All, I purchased a hand-made oriental wool rug. The color of the wool at the perimeter of the rug is dark burgundy. The backing of the rug is a light tan fabric. The problem is that a portion of...
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Old dresses and clothes
Is anybody here into the making of old dresses and other clothes? Maybe another forum than would be appropriate? My daughter is impressively interested in clothes all way from the middle age up to the...
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18 years ago
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Beginners Sewing Machine
My friend and I really want to start sewing (Me mainly after many irritating shopping trips where nothing fits exactly right) and I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good starter machine? I'm...
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Is anyone here still looking for the infinite dress pattern?
Is anyone here still looking for the infinite dress pattern? I found it while looking for something else. I won't be bidding on it.
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WTB: Looking for Used Heavy Duty Leather Sewing Machine
I'm looking for a used heavy duty leather machine. I do some leather work and have been hand sewing all of my holsters and gun belts. I'm looking for a good machine that will sew over 1/2 inch. I...
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Re: attaching velcro to canvas
Gary asked: I'm probably going to look stupid here, but what is tacking? Karen replied: Stupid is pretending to understand. In this case, not bringing the bow across the wind, but sewing a few...
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attaching velcro to canvas
I'm new at this posting, and not sure this is the right place to post. I am trying to attach velcro to the canvas top on my boat. When we sleep in the boat we always end up using clamp and clothes...
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Question: sewing chiffon problem
I've been trying to sew chiffon and am having a problem with the fabric being pulled to the left. It seems that the thread pulls it that way, but it could be the feed dog. This is especially a problem...
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18 years ago
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Sewing machine question
Hi, my name is Cindy and I'm new to the group. Hope someone can answer a question for me. I have a business that I run out of my home and I sew a pretty thick type fabric. I've never had any problems...
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