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new to sewing- need advice please by DKiely33
Hi, I'm new to sewing and need to know what machine is best to buy for sewing *stretchy* fabrics for dance-type wear such as lycra and stretch velvet. Is a serger better than a regular machine? If yes, then why? What price range am I looking at for a new machine? Any advice or additional info is...
October 21st 03 01:46 PM
by Yarn Forward Go to last post
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Thread wads up under the material by Michael Horowitz
Hello - Does anyone know what causes thread to pile up under the material and clog the workings beneath the machine? - Mike
October 21st 03 01:30 PM
by Yarn Forward Go to last post
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Bernina 1080 Light Problem by TerMarL
The small work light (behind the needle) of my Bernina 1080 is giving me fits. The on/off switch does engage properly. As long as I'm holding the switch button in, the lights stays on. When I release the button, the light goes out. I'm been told by a local Bernina dealer that the switch is...
October 21st 03 11:52 AM
by TerMarL Go to last post
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making cloth dolls by Stella Fenley
Do anyone have any idea where I can find some patterns on sewing cloth dolls.Could you let me know .Thank you.Stella
October 21st 03 04:14 AM
by Diana Curtis Go to last post
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Thanks to all - Mike by Michael Horowitz
Thanks for the replys to my two posts; looks like I have a weeks worth of checking, but you've given me a lots to look for. And yes, I'm trying to sew Sunbrella fabric (awning material) on a non-commercial machine. Making covers for my airplane. - Mike
October 20th 03 11:12 PM
by Michael Horowitz Go to last post
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Sock Monkey Plans available - FREE by Lenny Taylor
Many of you already know of my little web site, but I thought I'd put up a quick note again to remind all that plans for Sock Monkeys and Sock Elephants are available for free at my web site. Follow the link and make one of these great gifts for your favorite...
October 20th 03 07:46 PM
by Jane Go to last post
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where's the THRILL in crafts? by [email protected]
where's the THRILL in crafts? (Celia=A0Mitschelen) snip Also try to be consistent. When I first started reading this n.g. someone posted a date for a sidewalk sale in some town and said there would be good buys on fabrics and he was hit with a ton of bricks. Not too...
October 20th 03 03:59 PM
by Penny S Go to last post
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Question about the mechanics... by Michael Horowitz
Good morning - There is a small, sheetmetal plate that goes over the heavy ring that holds the bottom mechanism in place. Hard to describe, but its the part under the machine that controls the bottom half of the stitch. For some reason, when I'm doing a zig-zag stitch, the needle will hit that...
October 20th 03 11:17 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Sewing Feathers by Byron Kindig
I have a beautiful GreenWing Macaw who shed his feathers in good condition. I have so many that I would like to use them in a sewing project. Does anyone have any information on how to use feathers in sewing? I think they would have to be removable for cleaning the garment as they would...
October 20th 03 12:33 AM
by romanyroamer Go to last post
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Enough for me by Pat
If it says Buttons, or Thrill, I am not reading it. Enough, already!
October 19th 03 10:10 PM
by Pat Go to last post
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Looking for fleece animal patterns by Tony & Margaret Kunc
Hi there, I am new to the newsgroup and I am just going back into sewing after years from it. I have a couple of fleece animal patterns to make but would like a good source for discontinued and old patterns. Some online patterns would be ok too. Does anyone know of a reliable source for...
October 19th 03 09:57 PM
by Tony & Margaret Kunc Go to last post
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Sewing fleece by QuilterD
Hello all, I've been lurking for a little while here. I don't do too much sewing other than quilts, but very occasionally do some 'home sewing' - curtain toppers, etc. When my daughter was young I sewed a lot of her clothes. She's grown & married now. I'd like to make a couple of small fleece...
October 19th 03 07:38 AM
by Vicki Damron Go to last post
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Buttons by Goldie
Anyone interested or Require any Buttons http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=121&item=2351441683 Thanks for looking Leonie76
October 19th 03 01:14 AM
by Kathy Morgan Go to last post
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FAQ what machine should I buy? by Penny S
Penny S. scrawled in bright red lipstick: http://www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm please feel free to book mark this site, put in your sig or to post it anytime you feel it's needed.
October 18th 03 03:00 PM
by Penny S Go to last post
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posting FAQ; Newcomer welcome by Penny S
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 is a part of the internet that has been around much much longer than the www, which it is not a...
October 18th 03 02:59 PM
by Penny S Go to last post
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How can I make my own mascot costume? by Lucas Jensen
I want to sew my own mascot costume. I'm interested in the ones with a lot of plush and foam which make you look big and round. Are there any books on the subject out there? What about patterns? Have you seeen any "how to"-homepages? It's not important wether it's a bear, a chicken, Mickey Mouse or...
October 18th 03 06:30 AM
by romanyroamer Go to last post
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Baby Booties by Jenn Ridley
Sarah Dixon wrote: Can anyone help me find a pattern (preferably free) for baby shoes? My son has such big feet that we are finding it very hard to buy any. Use socks. My kids never wore booties. :) Wild Things (the demo from Wild Ginger) has a bootie pattern in...
October 17th 03 08:46 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Buttons for sale by Goldie
Anyone interested or Require any Buttons http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=121&item=2351441683 Thanks for looking Leonie76
October 17th 03 02:51 AM
by Emily Go to last post
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What is the best way to make LETTERS? by Chelley
Another online community I belong to held an "online shower," which is kind of like a secret pal kind of a thing. Well the deadline to send out your gift was Oct 1. I ordered my secret person's gift 4 weeks ago and it still has not come in yet... so now I feel guilty that she is getting her gift so...
October 17th 03 02:22 AM
by Shstringfellow Go to last post
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Looking for patterns by Derek Godfrey
Hello, I am looking for patterns for Musketeer costumes. I am particularly interested in the tabards, both from the earlier "Three Musketeers" period and later "The Man in the Iron Mask" periods. But what I really have been unable to find is a pattern for a riding cassock/cloak as seen in the...
October 16th 03 03:00 PM
by junior4 Go to last post
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