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Re: Presser foot control
The Designer 1 by Viking has a two-height presser foot control, controled by a button on the front panel. Push it once, the presser foot goes up halfway. Push it again, the presser foot goes up a...
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Tired of winding bobbins?? Try pre-wound bobbins!
Hi, See my auctions on ebay for great pre-wound bobbins. Sideless as well as plastic sided bobbins (not paper! no lint!) Kittyshack
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Tired of winding bobbins?? Try pre-wound bobbins!
Hi, See my auctions on ebay for great pre-wound bobbins. Sideless as well as plastic sided bobbins (not paper! no lint!) Kittyshack
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Posting FAQ
Welcome Sewists and new posters! Here are some guidelines to posting to the sewing newsgroups. In case you are wondering where you are and how you got here, you are in a newsgroup, AKA "usenet" which...
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requests for resource/ service recommendations
Please folks, this is an *international* forum. If you're looking for "local" products/ services, you'll get more and more *useful* suggestions if you give a clue where you are. Even the continent...
 
Pinking Shears
I have two pair of pinking shears that are probably 40 - 50 years old. They are Wiss brand and in very good condition. However, they need sharpened and I do not know where to get that done. Also, I...
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Where is everybody?
Okay ladies (and gents): Get out from under your crinolines, prom dresses, quilts and costumes and check in with us! I have visions of Tom being rolled down the streets of New York having eaten too...
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Postings
I have been checking 2 or 3 times a day for a couple of days and have not seen any new posts..........this is by way of a test-post I guess..........
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Restaurant Bridezilla
who would like to be obeyed once every Preston Guild Mar 29, 12:35 am show options Newsgroups: From: She who would like to be obeyed once every Preston Guild - Find messages by this author Date: Tue,...
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Re: Threading help please
I have an Elna 5 thread overlocker, thread order is upper looper, lower looper, looper needle, lower thread of chain stitch and lastly the needle thread of the chain stitch. As suggested above, take...
 
Threading help please
I have just purchased a new yamata model FN2-5 five thread overlock sewing machine. It came threaded of course but when I tied my thread on to it and attempted to sew, 3 of the threads broke off. The...
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Basting Stitch
The sewing machine discussion got me browsing for a limitation I find on my "discount store machine". All the patterns I have be looking at talk about machine basting but my Brother is limited to 4mm...
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Fabric Stores in Baltimore city
I'm starting to sew again, and I'm searching for fabric stores in Baltimore Maryland. The phone book isn't always helpful. Thanks!!
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70kg Heavy duty Vinyl off-cuts - ebay Australia Ends 18-Mar-05 20:54:59 AEDST
Hi all, I have for sale some heavy duty Vinyl off-cuts - Vinyl is pickup only in inner Melbourne, Australia. Bidding starts at $50 and will end at 18-Mar-05 20:54:59 AEDST Please email me if you would...
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machine opinions please
I am looking for a basic sewing machine. I have narrowed my choices down to models from Elna, Babylock, and Husqvarna/Viking. I know very little about the quality, reliability and service of any of...
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