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Pricing? by Carey1003
When you sew for others how do you figure out pricing? Do I charge an hourly rate? Do I charge differently for children and adults, plain vs. fancy? How do you figure costs if they furnish all the materials? Do you add your shopping time to the hourly rate if you have to do all the shopping or...
August 29th 03 06:43 PM
by SewStorm Go to last post
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Kwiksew is making 40 years of patterns available by Kay Lancaster
Per their website, http://www.kwiksew.com/Support/Archive/default.cfm "As a special service, KWIK SEW offers every* pattern it has ever printed for purchase! This provides access to almost all of over 40 years’ worth of patterns." $25 each. special order. Instruction sheet only also...
March 11th 08 10:42 PM
by Kay Lancaster Go to last post
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Question: Downsizing Childs pattern by dnmgiordano
I am making a dress for my daughter who is a size 3 from a pattern in which the smallest size is 7. I traced the pattern and played with it until it looked right, then made a muslin. I did pretty good on the bodice and am now going to start on the skirt then continue with a long sleeve jacket. I...
December 19th 03 03:28 PM
by dnmgiordano Go to last post
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Question: sewing chiffon problem by [email protected]
I've been trying to sew chiffon and am having a problem with the fabric being pulled to the left. It seems that the thread pulls it that way, but it could be the feed dog. This is especially a problem in sewing a baby hem at the corners, since there is nothing to hold onto in back. Can anyone...
May 19th 05 08:59 AM
by Kathy Morgan Go to last post
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reflector tape--fabric by ilaboo
anyone know where to get reflecter tape?--googling not helpful--i need small quantities like 3 feet thanks
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February 26th 04 06:19 AM
by Suequiltmail Go to last post
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the new Embellisher from Baby lock by Erin Winslow
I saw this http://www.babylock.com/sewing-embroidery/product.asp?Product_ID=EMB7#features demonstrated at a local store and even got to play with it myself. WOW!!! I am in love!!! Has anyone in this group bought one? What did you think? I think I'd better be very good this year so Jultomte...
March 4th 05 03:16 PM
by Karen Maslowski Go to last post
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Hi...actually looking for a millinery forum by featherman
But all searches come back to here. Any help? I have a website devoted to decorative feathers that would be a good source for any milliners and would like to make it available as a potential resource. Tony Hill http://www.tonyhill.net/
June 15th 06 04:08 PM
by Phaedrine Go to last post
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Free embroidery "Funny Cat 3" for all by den361
Hi We public new FREE machine embroidery "Funny Cat 3" http://www.n-needlework.ru/ .. Available for download, All embroidery formats. Best regards. Igor Denisov
November 20th 08 11:35 AM
by den361 Go to last post
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Fiddler on the Roof and other costumes by Cynthia Spilsted
A great big thank you to everyone who helped out with my Tallit 'problem' for the Fiddler on the Roof. The costumes turned out beautifully (so sayeth the girls who had to be the boys!) and the dance was very successful at our first festival. We go to festival in Terrace the second week of April...
April 1st 05 03:25 AM
by Cynthia Spilsted Go to last post
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Pinking Shears by [email protected]
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 have no idea of the value of these shears in case the sharpener would damage them. Any information...
March 21st 05 12:01 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Necchi Supernova Jam by Peedle
hello, I am new here and need help. I hope I don't break any posting rules. I have a Necchi Supernova which I got back from the repair shop but that when I try to sew, the upper thread just pulls right out of the needle. I've examined it and it seems the thread jams in the shuttle race every time....
February 10th 05 03:37 PM
by Peedle Go to last post
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NX400 feed forks seized by Ron Anderson
Lack of, or improper servicing. -- Ron Anderson A1 Sewing Machine PO Box 60 Sand Lake, NY 12153 518-469-5133 http://www.a1sewingmachine.com
July 15th 05 10:27 PM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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Rug Repairs: I consider this ssewing--A question by [email protected]
Anyone ever had a rug (not a carpet) repaired? I pulled a 9 X 12 Karastan wool rug off the curb last night This is an excellent quality machine-woven rug, a big Karastan. I got a good look at it this morning. Compared to some of the wonderful antique Persian rugs on sale for beaucoup bucks,...
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August 3rd 06 09:08 PM
by Carol Trodella Go to last post
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Fiber Arts & Animals Festival - Shearing Demonstration by Rick[_3_]
Hello group, We’re excited to announce we have booked a shearing demonstration for our October 3 & 4, 2009 Fiber Arts & Animals Festival ( www.FiberArtFest.com ) in Marshall, Michigan. About every hour or so over the two day event, we will be shearing one of our Icelandic sheep and letting people...
October 21st 08 07:38 PM
by Rick[_3_] Go to last post
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Please look "Fairie" quilt. by den361
Hi Please look "Fairie" quilt. Many fresh ideas!!! http://www.n-needlework.ru/gallery/123/664/ Cheers
November 19th 08 08:56 AM
by den361 Go to last post
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Just a quick test: no new posts showing today... by Kate Dicey
Nothing to see - move along the car, please... -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
August 14th 06 04:45 PM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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Posting FAQ by small change
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...
March 21st 05 07:39 PM
by BEI Design Go to last post
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Seeking Tailor for Norfolk Coat by Kevin
I am desperately looking for a good tailor, ideally near or in New York City, who would be willing to work with me and my ideas to make a norfolk style jacket with material I will provide. While I am happy to pay a fair price for this work, fashion design is something of a hobbie of mine and I am...
October 9th 03 09:58 PM
by Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply Go to last post
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Fiber Art Festival Store Now Open by Rick[_3_]
Hello group, We have now added our blog and festival store to our website ( www.FiberArtFest.com ). Our blog contains information about our decisions and dilemmas about producing and promoting our festival. Our festival store, on the other hand, is being used to promote our festival with pictures...
November 10th 08 06:41 PM
by Rick[_3_] Go to last post
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padding to a dress form by Kate Dicey
klh wrote: My wife just got a used mannequin, perhaps a dress form, but with rigid body/torso. The real intent is having something so she can display her Swedish folk dress on occasion, provided that it is pinned up to the dress form. for that use, i think this will be ok, especially at...
January 7th 06 04:26 AM
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