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scarywhitegirl
(2439)
Is there such a thing as a stand-alone button hole maker?

I have a fairly old sewing machine (which may actually be an antique...), and it doesn't have the ability to make button holes. It won't even do a zigzag stitch, which is a real pain! I want a new...

Started by scarywhitegirl (2439) in sewing • 1 response • Last response by scarywhitegirl (2439) • 5 months ago
Tags: button hole maker, sewing, sewing machine, stand-alone

estherlou
(3422)
Doctors in China find 6 sewing needles inside baby

This is incredible. A couple took their 1 year old in to the doctor because he had been unusually fussy, and after xrays, the doctors found 6 sewing needles embedded in the boys body! They say they...

Started by estherlou (3422) in life • 21 responses • Last response by Lydia1901 (15629) • 1 year ago
Tags: baby, needles, abuse, parents, sewing

myfanwy65
(675)
Do you alter your patterns or make your own patterns?

I have never made my own pattern, but I have altered several to make garments more like I want them. I have lengthened and shortened patterns. I have made sleeves longer, shorter, and wider. Do you...

Started by myfanwy65 (675) in sewing • 4 responses • Last response by cutepenguin (2769) • 1 year ago
Tags: patterns, alterations, sewing

KarenLO
(223)
Machine Felting

I have taken an interest in the method of sewing called "felting". I am wondering if any of you have used a felting machine and can give me some ideas on creative ways to use it in my scrapbooking...

Started by KarenLO (223) in sewing • 2 responses • Last response by jillhill (6264) • 1 year ago
Tags: explaination, felting, interesting, sewing

myfanwy65
(675)
Where do you find cheap sewing patterns?

Some places where I find cheap patterns are Good Will stores and yard sales. I have also gotten many patterns at Hobby Lobby when they have 99 cent sales. Where do you find cheap patterns?

Started by myfanwy65 (675) in sewing • 4 responses • Last response by cutepenguin (2769) • 1 year ago
Tags: sewing, cheap patterns, garage sales, internet, joanns

creematee
(1569)
How big...

are your scraps? I'm trying to get rid of some of my fabric stash, but sewing clothing for my kids. I've been pulling out scraps that I have saved That are about 3 or 4 inches big! I can't USE it for...

Started by creematee (1569) in sewing • 5 responses • Last response by guss2000 (1008) • 1 year ago
Tags: fabric, sewing, crafts, fabric stash, frugal

kelly3
(4412)
do you make your own clothes?

I make some of my own skirts, but that's it. They are easy to make. I think I would have trouble doing shirts or dresses. Kelly

Started by kelly3 (4412) in sewing • 9 responses • Last response by apakabar2007 (1048) • 1 year ago
Tags: sewing, skirts, clothes, crafts, dresses

scarywhitegirl
(2439)
Help with an alteration

I bought a jacket a few months ago, and I have since discovered that it's a bit too small for me. It's a fitted, lined, jacket, and the main problem seems to be that the back of the jacket is not...

Started by scarywhitegirl (2439) in sewing • 2 responses • Last response by scarlet_woman (5000) • 1 year ago
Tags: sewing, alteration, alterations, jacket, panel

kemal67
(1577)
can u sew your clothes or go to tailor?

when some clothes has been damaged can you fix it? i mean can you sew them easily.and your families clothes also? or you always go to tailor even if its a small hole in your clothes?

Started by kemal67 (1577) in people • 8 responses • Last response by saivenkaat802003 (2903) • 1 year ago
Tags: clothes, tailor, sewing, fix, fixing holes in clothes

applsofgld
(1452)
Learn to quilt...is it hard?

I would really love to learn how to quilt. My hubby's mom quilts and she would love to teach me, but she is so burdened right now with a husband that is too ill and I live too far away from her to...

Started by applsofgld (1452) • 7 responses • Last response by mtdewgurl74 (5137) • 1 year ago
Tags: learning, quilt, quilting, quilts, sewing