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...

I recently purchased a "Winnie the Pooh" Nursery panel to make bibs and changing pad. The changing pad calls for 5/8 yard of needlepunch fleece. What is it? And where can I buy it? Thanks, Michele --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system...

Long-windedness ensues. Query starts below a row of asterisks like this one: ******* I started cutting out weeks ago, I'm still working on the eighteen pockets for my two-pants suit, and one pair of broadfall pockets hasn't even been cut out yet! My plan is to make a wool shirt, one pair of...

Anyone happen to have a manual they would be willing to share with me ? Inherited this machine from my brother but no manual any help would be appreciated. Thank You, Shez

My daughter-in-law is pregnant and needs 4X maternity clothes. Does anyone know of any available patterns in this size? Does anyone know of ready made clothes in this size? Thanks Karen

Hello, As a new member of this group, I'm looking forward to the threads here. We have our master bedroom decorated in Mission Oak and are looking to add some window treatments. Our primary considerations are light (only 2 windows, but they both face East - not *our* idea!), style (want to stay as...

Heyo - just started learning to sew - made elf hats for my sisters at christmas - but wanting some more indepth skills: pleats, darts, collars, finishing touches, et al. Anyone got some free time and room to accomodate a big dumb guy? I'm between contracts at the moment, so I couldn't pay, though I...

Appreciate any help to find fabric with " vintage baseball" look and drape. I have googled for hours with variety of fabric descriptions such as red pin stripe, baseball, vintage, red stripe, etc. Orig uniforms worn by adults in 1900's were heavy cotton wool, don't need to match the original...

My wife has a Brother VX-808 which I know nothing about. I spend more than 50% of the time futzing with the machine rather than sewing. I am sewing materials like SilNylon, Grosgrain webbing and velcro (i.e. very thin to thick to very thick). I want to learn to sew outdoor clothing and sports...

Hello all, This was to be a surprise for my wife, who is just getting into quilting. We had decided to get her a good tool that would last for a long time, and some local quilters convinced us that a Bernina 220 would be a good option. I guess other people had the same idea, since the dealer...

Im making a large ironing surface (6'x2') to iron quilts on. What fabric/material should I use and where can I buy material premade specifically for iron boards or appropriate to use for an ironing board? Any tips appreciated Thank you!

I just purchased a beautiful black vintage Singer 306w. I am needing to find the correct button hole attachment that fits this specific model.. Can someone please help me? --

Hi everyone, I just acquired a serger... and I'm not sure how to get the correct seam allowence (5/8") when sewing garments. What I've been doing for the current project is to sew the actual 5/8" seam on my regular sewing machine and then finish the seam with the serger. Is that what everyone else...

Hello -- I've been lurking awhile, this is my first post. I need to buy an inexpensive, simple, lightweight sewing machine to carry to quilting classes. I presently have an old Singer which works okay but weighs a ton-and-a-half, it's a killer to schlep around. I've seen several inexpensive...

can it be done? perhaps with a wash-out or tear away stabilizer? if not, what is the most likely way to attach the 36" widths to make wider fabric (this is for creating a ghost. i need to make a robe & cape with hood)? also, sewing cheesecloth to premade sweatshirt & pants... hand sew or machine?...

Is there an easy way to turn a self-fabric cord? It always seems to take me ages and I end up with sore fingers from picking and pulling. S.

Anyone have one of these machines (and have the instruction manual for it) or know where I can get one at a reasonable price. The machine is similar to a Brother, in fact there might be a Brother manual which will be suitable. There is an Empisal one obtainable online but they want US $42 for it...

I am making sashes for bride's maids in my daughter's wedding. She has seen a picture of a "Ruched Sash" and would like that style. It looks like it has small pleats or tucks but I am not sure how you would do this. The description says that the sash is 4.5" wide. I have a lot of sewing...

So, I got a Kenmore Monogrammer. Singer monogrammers for vertical needle machines seem to be about as common as a month of mondays, and kenmore monogrammers crop up all the time, so I figured I'd get one and see if I could use it. I can't. Basically, the device is made for a machine with a...

Has anyone slit down a jean's waistband and inserted an elastic panel to enlarge the waist? It ends up as a v-shaped insert and makes the waist more comfortable. I've seen the finished product but don't know how to make it look good.