Trish Brown wrote: snip Finally, I'd be glad of any pretty ideas for attaching a short veil to DD's scone. I have loads of pearl beads, both in strands and loose. I have satin ribbon, organza ribbon and tulle. I have a cocktail hat form (thought I could cover it in white satin and then...

Hi Ladies There was a recent post about finding old manuals. I have a 1964 Singer 348, all metal, made in UK. Runs like a dream, but I would really like to have the operating manual, some how missing in action. Thank you for your help.

I'm looking for a pattern or any ideas on how to adjust a pattern to make a majorette uniform. I tried contacting a few pattern companies, but the patterns aren't available anymore. Any help would be appreciated.

Am looking for a Santa Claus pattern.

From _The New-Way Course in Fashionable Clothes-Making_, 1926: Lesson 24: The Dress Form You are now going to learn something that has never been taught in any dressmaking course before. You are going to learn how to fit your own figure, without any outside aid whatever, without a...

Hi. I own a velour jogging suit that is a little too big for me. It still looks okay when I wear it, but it is a bit on the baggy side. I was wondering if any of you know if velour can be shrunk in the wash/dryer? Thanks for any info.

I am looking for my school project for round (3 / 4mm thick) elastic in fluor colors. I can't seem to find it. Does anyone can give me a hand? Thanks, John

I have some lovely mens's dress shirts I bought in Italy with great, thick buttons made of bakelite. I have searched high and low for a manufacturer of similar buttons but have been completely unable to come across them. Can anyone recommend a good source of shirt buttons online? I have done...

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...

Need instructions on how to sew or assemble a box spring cover. Mine is a king size and it's really 2 small box springs under the King-size mattress but I don't think that would make a big difference. Store or internet bought covers are $70-100 !! Have to believe I can make it for much less than...

I'm seeing some fabric called cotton Lurex. I'm not sure if what I'm looking at is indicative of this fabric, but what I was looking at was fabrice what was woven from two different thread colors, one color running horizontal, the other vertical, giving it a slight iridescent effect, though not...

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...

Just getting started on this sewing machine buying adventure. We found a Brother pc-6000 for 700.00 used today, but I am seeing them new on the net for 699.00... my one question is that the pfaff salesperson was very opinionated in her statement about the ability of the pfaff to pretty much sew...

Right now I live in Hamburg, Germany. Some people tell me that Germans use good blankets filled with goose downs. Where can I buy some for me? I want very good quality blankets filled with geese downs. Some people also tell me that Poland has good geese downs blankets. Is there a store that...

Hi Ladies I have sewn simple dresses for my granddaughters,age 4 and 6. Now I want to try my hand at t-shirts and pants.I have a serger and want to use knit fabric for both. They are not near enough to fit but I can get their measurements from their Mom. Should I try KwikSew or Stretch and Sew,...

Anyone remember the after thanksgiving sale price for Joanns fleece last year?? I remember people buying tons of it. I want to make those no sew blankets this year for Christmas but need to figure my budget. I know fleece is on sale now but I don't want to miss a better price. Thanks alot.

I am sewing little bears, a two piece pattern about 8-9 inches high, the area for the face would be about 1 1/2 inches square. I am looking for bear type faces to embroider on these little creatures. These little bears are for the Women/Children shelter and for our police to carry in their cars...

Does anyone have a copy of this nightdress pattern? I've lost the pattern pieces and am trying to finish off this project. Thanks Susan -- Please remove the 'x' to reply

I recently picked up a slightly damaged vintage evening gown many sizes too small for me, because I wanted to pick off the trims for another project - heh, heh. The trims were just tacked on and came off easily. Once I stripped the trim off, I could see the fabric itself is gorgeous. I...

Do anyone have any idea where I can find some patterns on sewing cloth dolls.Could you let me know .Thank you.Stella