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help find fabric by sue
Has anyone come across a fabric with dogwood blossoms on it? TIA K Sue
June 28th 05 11:28 PM
by sue Go to last post
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making patterns by nelson
years ago i bought a book, about making patterns from clothes you like, cant remember the name of it right now. but, if you already have sewing knowledge so that you know what has to be cut on the bias, straight grain, etc..you can pretty much lay out your pants, top, whatever, get the sections as...
March 25th 10 02:30 PM
by Samantha Hill Go to last post
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split skirt by Kitty
Hi all, I have a question for anyone with design experience out there. as a teen I had a wonderful coulotte skirt which looked like a skirt but was split. I loved it. when it wore out I tried without success to duplicate it and being unsure what I had done wrong, I finally trashed it. lately,...
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August 6th 03 02:46 AM
by Tom and Nancy Teigen Go to last post
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Copyrights and Pattern Usage by [email protected]
Saved e-mail message From: (Consumer=A0Service) Date: Tue, May 1, 2001, 11:06am (EST+1) To: Subject: Copyright/pattern uses on 4/30/01 12:04 PM, wrote: Hello I participate in several online sewing discussion...
November 28th 03 06:08 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Therapeutic neck pillow, pattern by rufus
I want to make a neck pillow, filled with lentels and spearment to warm in microwave . Gifts for Christmas. Pattern , anyone? thanx
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November 14th 03 05:48 PM
by Valkyrie Go to last post
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Hand-rolled hem ... I'm lost as to exact process. by Craftsy
On Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:02:04 -0500, "Polly Esther" wrote: Well, then. Carry on. But - may I recommend a 'forever' file. I keep a clear plastic shoebox with a label that says 'trials'. Shoeboxes really don't take up much space and this one has been such a joy for...
March 23rd 10 10:30 PM
by Craftsy Go to last post
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SEWING LEATHER questions by NordieDiva
Hello everyone! I have searched this forum for leather related threads, but didn't find anything...if anyone knows where I might find it here, please let me know. I am searching any info about leather, tools and accessories here. I have worked with all kinds of fabrics before, but now want to try...
August 2nd 10 05:44 PM
by NordieDiva Go to last post
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Pleats in wool crepe by Atom1
I finished this skirt of wool crepe with knife pleats in the front. My press is waitng for service and the dc has a slow turn around. I have a steam generator iron and of course the regular, but I just can't seam to get them pressed as crisp as I'd like, they are "springy". Are there...
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October 14th 04 12:46 PM
by Liz Cork Go to last post
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Origins Embroidery Software Warning - Used Copies Can NOT be registered- Support Group Formed! by Chuck
Many used copies of Origins Embroidery Software are currently being sold on eBay and other Internet Sites. According to the Origins company, NO used copy of Origins can be transferred to a new owner. 2nd hand owners are not able to upgrade, unable to get any support at all, or access the Online...
August 25th 03 07:08 PM
by Chuck Go to last post
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Janome 423S - average price? by [email protected]
hello! I am a sewing beginner, and I'm in the market for a sewing machine. today a salesman offered to give me the janome 423s for $250. when I looked online to see if this was a good deal, I couldn't find one US site with a price for it (most were UK or canadian). I was wondering if any of you...
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Another honey-do completed by John
In a seemingly never ending list of things to do, your intrepid compatriot hereby declares another honey-do as finished. Awhile ago, my Wife asked me to make a collapsable lectern for her to use in her capacity as an officer in various organizations that she belongs to. She would use it for...
April 19th 11 07:05 PM
by symnappenda Go to last post
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Dressmaking courses in Nottingham, UK by Lloer
Can anyone recommend any evening/weekend courses? Many of the Husqvarana Studio courses are weekday daytime and I work fulltime. I have seen a City and Guilds Level 2 course, is it any good? I'm not a complete beginner but need to establish some good habits and progress beyond following the...
July 2nd 03 11:08 AM
by Lloer Go to last post
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Installing welt cord and zipper in a pillow by Carla Pollard
I've never done this before and am hoping someone on the list can shed some light, provide directions, on the best way to fabricate a pillow that has a welt cord (piping) AND a zipper. Many thanks, Carla Pollard
July 30th 06 06:13 AM
by Doreen Go to last post
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Calling Clothing Historians by Pogonip
Someone posted that she wore pants, not skirts and dresses - Juno? It got me to thinking. Thought you smelled wood burning, didn't you? ;-) Men in trousers and women in dresses seems contrary to anatomy. If I am recalling correctly, it is also a relatively new way of dressing. Greek and Roman...
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March 29th 05 02:52 AM
by HC Go to last post
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Duck Tape "dress" Form by DogHerder
Hello Everyone, I'm a bit sheepish to ask this question now that I've visited several of your sites & photo places! Ah well, here goes: How can I sew a cap or something over the arm & neck holes and arse opening on an improvised body form so that I can successfully stuff it with sawdust? We...
November 20th 11 02:29 PM
by Sam Jobs Go to last post
3 2,353
ladies dress pants by Belinda Alene
Please help decide a discussion between my daughter and me. My training is that ladies dress pants zip on the side or down the back. Her claim is that modern styles include front zip with a fly styles for ladies dress pants. This is not really a big deal. The daughter is old enough to make her...
February 4th 13 03:46 AM
by pattycake52 Go to last post
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ot; kids are cute by AussiePL
A women brings eight-year-old ****-skinned Mohammed home to his cave and tells his mom that he were caught playing doctors and nurses with Mary, her pure white, eight-year-old daugter. Mohammeds mom says, '''Lets not be too harsh on them.... they are bound to be curious about sex at that...
January 12th 11 03:51 AM
by AussiePL Go to last post
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How To Make A Quilt "Beard Guard"? by Candide
Have an older quilt that has seen a pretty rough life and want to stabilised/hide one very frayed/chewed up edge. Rather than make new pieces, etc would like to sew a "beard guard" along the length of the edge to cover the damage, but cannot find information or a pattern. As a relative newbie (have...
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July 10th 05 08:03 PM
by Candide Go to last post
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looking for an agent that will prevent the surface of fabric from dying by nochii
I'll try to explain: say I want to dye fabric and want to print some circles that will stay in the original color of the fabric. I imagine that before I dye the whole fabric I'll have to "paint" the circles using something that will prevent the dye from getting into the actual design. Is there...
July 23rd 03 07:33 PM
by Sally Holmes Go to last post
3 2,332
Getting Daring by duh who
I've been fooling around with extending the yoke on some shirts because I thought it looked "sportier". However, I have a tendency to get some tension across the backs of my shirts because I have broad shoulders, extended yoke or not. I decide to go another route. I was inspired by something in...
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September 13th 03 01:20 AM
by duh who Go to last post
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