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Latest bridesmaid update! by Kate Dicey
The second dress stuff went up this evening. More work on this one. I have tried to let it out a bit, but there wasn't really much to let out - not as much as was needed, anyway! Look in Kate's Sewing room, in the left hand column, at the bottom: How to rescue a bias cut disaster! -- Kate ...
August 15th 03 10:19 PM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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woven vs knit by gail
I have sewn for years. Does it make a huge difference to substitute woven vs knits when making dresses for little girls age 4-6 ? I am a newbie also,be kind
August 15th 03 10:52 PM
by Laura Go to last post
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Simplicity "Titanic" patterns by Valkyrie
"The Cow Goddess" wrote in message ... does anyone have one of these? i need the pattern number of the evening gown to tell someone and Simplicity has discontinued them! many thanks, angela
August 17th 03 08:38 PM
by M. Devantier Go to last post
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Singer Touch and Sew II by Ron Anderson
None of the cabinet companies are making cabinets to fit the old machines any longer. The T&S is a special long base so it will not fit in the treadle cabinet save some handy modifications. I would say look to your local handyman to repair your old table, modify the treadle or build you a...
August 18th 03 01:59 PM
by Ron Anderson Go to last post
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What is a press cloth? by John Leroy
I'm a beginner at sewing, and this fusible interfacing calls for using a press cloth. What is a press cloth? Thanks in advance for any help. jlc
August 19th 03 02:37 AM
by joy beeson Go to last post
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Noah's Ark flannel by MinnieCastle
Looking for cotton flannel for baby blankets with pattern of Noah's Ark. used to be carried by Joann's Fbric but discontinued.
August 19th 03 09:16 AM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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Fabric Swatches by gail
Over the past few years there were companies that would mail out, for a small charge, fabric swatches so you could purchase fabric from your home. It seems most of the companies have gone to the more high end type of fabrics and left out the " Grandma " projects for little girls. Any ideas...
August 19th 03 03:54 PM
by SewStorm Go to last post
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sample patternmaker in the Seattle/Puget Sound area? by twozerosix
Can anyone recommend an experienced hobbyist/professional sample patternmaker in the Seattle/Puget Sound area? I have a few sketches and some very rough mock up shirts that I'd like to see become some sample garments, and am currently looking for someone to help (hopefully within a reasonable rate...
August 19th 03 06:56 PM
by twozerosix Go to last post
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Hellpp meeeee!!!! Disaster strikes!!!! by Trish Brown
I had set in the sleeves perfectly and was busily clipping the curves around the armscye when - snippet! In one short, sharp movement I had cut a *hole* in the underarm of the bodice!!! I can't believe I did that! *How* could I have done that!? I cried and cried! DH thought I'd gone mad (I had!)...
August 20th 03 02:52 AM
by Dorothy Gotthardt Go to last post
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is this going to work?? by Valkyrie
Well, I was looking at CheapTrims for the first time and the creative juices started flowing. I was looking at the feather trim on tapes and got a little designing brainstorm. Well, maybe not a completely original idea but I'm a Fashiontrance fan and I've seen some haute designs with feathers and I...
August 20th 03 04:12 AM
by Penny Lemire Go to last post
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Needle for webbing by John Leroy
Would nylon tubular webbing be considered a knit or a woven material? Should I use a ball point or sharp needle? Thanks for any help. John Chambers
August 20th 03 01:59 PM
by Andy Dingley Go to last post
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Making cycling shorts without overlocking by Karen M.
Steph wrote: I wear womens' padded cycling shorts for my daily bike ride. Womens' shorts have no central seam between the legs in the padding, to avoid chafing sensitive areas. They are difficult to find in any size, and almost impossible in my current size UK 24, and are rather...
August 20th 03 03:39 PM
by joy beeson Go to last post
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Please help beginner who's broken her sewing machine by Pat
First of all you are going to have to get all the "wound around" thread out-----tweezers and time is all it takes. Be sure you look everywhere for little pieces....they can jam you up again.......... "Anna" wrote in...
August 20th 03 06:03 PM
by Pat Go to last post
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In Memory of 9/11/01 by SC
My thoughts were the same. "We thank you from the bottom of our hearts" , but let me take this unfortunate situation as an opportunity to make money! Wow what an expression of sorrow. SC "PES Design" wrote in message ... ...
August 20th 03 07:35 PM
by BobsHere Go to last post
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OT Bridesmaids: latest installment went up tonight. by Kate Dicey
Norma wrote: Wow again, Kate. You have done a wonderful job rescuing these dresses! Thank you so much for putting everything up so we can learn. I made a bias top once and it twisted terribly. Now I understand why, and I plan to make a new one the way it should have been made. I'd...
August 21st 03 04:28 PM
by Norma Go to last post
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How do I sew insulated drapes by Carolyn Wagner
Hi. I've been looking for tab top insulated drapes for several months now and have decided the only way to get what I want is to make them. Only I am not sure how to do that! I have made curtains before but nothing lined or insulated. Can anyone help give me some tips or direct me to a good...
August 21st 03 06:42 PM
by aeromom Go to last post
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The Frokk is done! by Kate Dicey
Trish Brown wrote: - well, except for the hem, but that's no sweat! I'll whip that up tonight while watching telly. I found some guipure butterflies I'd had stowed away somewhere since DD was a baby. I've stitched those at strategic spots near the neckline and given them pearl antennae....
August 22nd 03 04:45 PM
by Kathy Morgan Go to last post
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underpinning... by Liz Cork
I am working on two bridesmaids outfits, bodices and skirts. quite straightforward except...the size 10 bridesmaid is in Azerbajhan and returns the week before the wedding, have already fitted a muslin with no problems,... and the other bridesmaid wears a double j cup, and the bodices are...
August 22nd 03 08:22 PM
by vamptasia Go to last post
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This has been fun by gail
I recently re-joined your group after being gone for several years. I had a question that many of you helped me answer, including Kate. I my spare time I read all of the past questions, going backwards, to see what has been happening. I have to tell you I have had so many LOL's from Kate's...
August 23rd 03 01:11 AM
by gail Go to last post
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How to Scotchguard slipcovers by .
Is the old aerosol cans of Scotchguard not used any more because it was not environmentally friendly? How can I make my covers stain resistant? Any suggestions please? Thank you Jan
August 23rd 03 02:19 AM
by Jenn Ridley Go to last post
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