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efficacy of pants pressers?
I always press my pants because they're pure cotton. And because they were properly tailored to measure, so pressing them makes them last longer, too. I'm intruiged by the pants-presser appliances...
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Clothing dying
Hi everyone! I have a pair of black pants that I LOVE, and they have started to fade and look horrible. They are 98% cotton, 2% spandex. I have heard that it should be fairly easy to dye them back to...
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Help - need needle plate for Brother VX-2013
Help! I need a replacement needle plate for my Brother VX-2013. Apparently, at no more than 13 years old, the machine is "obsolete", which means that my only chance of finding a spare is if a dealer/...
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chemotherapy hats: list of links
CHEMO HATS, TURBANS, SCARVES, etc. Updated 3 May 2005; a collection of links for comfort caps, chemotherapy hats, and miscellaneous ideas, culled from web searches and posts to various sewing email...
 
Incredibles Material
Hi there does anyone know where I can get "The Incredibles" fabric/material? I am in the UK Thanks Susan
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Buttonhole twist
Can someone explain what button hole twist is? I want to learn how to hand work button holes and gather this is the stuff but would like a little background on it. I see it for sale everywhere in a...
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Rachels Lambs..missing
Hi.. No there not really missing but I couldn't help myself! Looking for a pattern for a cloth doll Called Rachel's Lambs. Pattern is for a Amish girl with 2 lambs included. Made by Sugar Camp Road in...
 
Machine Embroidery
Hi, Check out for machine embroidery designs, they are awesome. Sewn out great. Janice Micnali Designs. Machine Embroidery Designs, featuring Australian Birds and Floral Motifs.
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The Creative Feet Technical Guide & Workbook
Looking to buy a used book--- The Creative Feet Technical Guide & Workbook and if possible the video. Thanks.
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Creative Feet Technical Guide and Workbook
Looking to buy a used Creative Feet Technical Guide and Workbook and video if possible. Thanks, Pat
 
Dress Pattern Search....
I'm in despeate need to find a pattern for this dress. I've kept the picture for years, hoping that I would find a similar one, or find someone talented enough to make it without a pattern. I don't...
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Singer Nostalgic 30
Has anybody seen, in person, one of the Singer Nostalgic 30 "Reproduction" hand crank straight stich machines that are available from some Singer vendors. I know that they are not as nice as the...
 
What type of fabric clamp is this?
Does any one know what a clamp or clip that has this outline is called. It is used to hold the components of a quilt down to a table for pinning. It slides over the table's edge and hold the fabric in...
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Husqvarna software
Does anyone here use Husqvarna software? I have created a design with a cats head, and with wording beneath it , from the built in fonts. I now find the density of the words is too great, & i want to...
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questions about elastic
I'm confused and am hoping some kind soul will be able to help me. When I go to look at elastic, I find several different types of elastic. There's non-roll, which does seem reasonably...
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