Sherri, I think I would attach the ruffle to the bottom of the sleeve and then sew the ribbon on top of that, before the sleeve is put into the armhole. Does...
Hello everyone, I am new to sewing and just started a sewing class today. I went to Joanns and bought simplicity pattern number 3877. (they are all on sale for...
I am making a towel wrap out of terry cloth towels and was doing fine until I started making the buttonholes on the straps. The machine just won't grab the...
There is a spot on the back of the patten where it tells what fabrics work best. I went and looked up that pattern number you gave and in my opinion if your...
Cheryl How do you find a pattern to look up on line? I am a long time sewer from way back in the 70's and computers weren't around then. Didn't realize you...
Did you check the back of the pattern? They usually suggest fabrics that work well for the pattern. Otherwise, maybe you could describe the dress? There are...
She said it was simplicity and gave the pattern number. I went to simplicity.com and looked up that pattern number. They also have a place where you can...
I believe your trouble is with the fabric. All those "loops". I would try a wash away stabilizer on the top and the bottom. This may give you something to...
Cheryl, Thanks for the advice. I am pretty sure that I am going to go with a linen. I found a really pretty blue linen at Fashion Fabrics Club.com. I am going...
Thank you so much. I needed that advice. Didn't know that it existed. I did get supplies from Atlanta Thread Company that I ordered on line. My wax tailor...
No problem. I am just getting in to this so the first place I look for everything is on the internet. Generation thing I guess. If you thought of it so has...
Well, I had to be nosy and check out the pattern you picked. One of your fabric selections is lightweight linen blend...that's my favorite spring fabric....
Wow. You guys are great with the advice. I just went to another fabric store and say a rayon that I might be interested in but wondered what it would be like...
Yes--don't know where you went but Joann's and Hancock's both call it linen-look, I think. I worked in Fabrics for 16 years in a WalMart in Florida and since...
I used to sew so many dresses and outfits in Crepe de Chine but when I go in Joann Fabrics none of the clerks know what I am talking about. What is it called...
That brings back memories---that was my mother's favorite fabric, I think. She was always making something up in that. I haven't seen it in years and as far...
I am in Southern Cali and just saw this fabric at Yardage Town and there was a quite a bit of the Crepe De Chine. If you're somewhere else then you should be...
Judy I am sure as the day is long. I used to sew on it back in late 70's and early 80's. Beautiful to sew on. When me and the girls would go out at night, I...
Where on line? Help. Nancy & The Scottish Clan ~A dog has the soul of a philosopher.~ ....Plato ... From: Enid Seymore Quinn To: asewingplace2@yahoogroups.com...
Nancy. I'm going back even further - probably early 60's--- every time my mother made a new dress it was out of crepe de chine and you know, as I sit here, I...
The *noun* *crepe de Chine* has one meaning: *Meaning #1* <http://www.answers.com/topic/crepe-de-chine>*:* a very thin crepe of silk or silklike fabric you can...
You might try trimming the terry loops from around the buttonhole area. That will lower the pile of the fabric. Also widen the zigzag stitche that makes the...
Judy Any suggestions on where I can find it online? Thanks in advance. I loved my clothes. Same pattern over and over again and different material. I saved a...
Thank you so much. I used to pay $2.50 a yard for it. Can you imagine? Nancy ... From: Linda To: asewingplace2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008...
Nancy, I found this site last night too and the first thing I thought of was the price and wondering what my mother paid for it in the 60's....didn't take time...
I live right near Atlanta Thread Co, and order from them often. Great bunch of people, lots of sewing gadgets, machines and supplies, and very quick. I order...
Kym You are SOO lucky. I like their service and will definitely order from them again. Nancy ... From: Kym Wright To: asewingplace2@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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