HI! Thanks for all the kind replys. This weekend I went to our local quilt shop and she recommended a Bernina. Unfortunately the Bernina store is located about...
Hello all, My name is Kathey and I'm new to the group. I am also a beginning sewer. I am currently working on making new curtains for my bedroom. The...
Hellow Kathey and Rachel. I am new to the group, too. I love to sew and make all kinds of stuff for me, my horses, and my house. The secret to successful...
I have an old wizard sewing machine, I was trying to sew something, the bobbin casing locked up, and I had my father to look at it. It was running perfectly...
I love that purse! very cute! I want one! anyway you can always make sewing machine covers, toaster covers, pot holders, you could make a whole kitchen set!...
okay ladies since I am new to making clothes what do you think of what I have made? I put pictures in an album marked duckybutt83. I am adding one more now,I...
I will agree with Carol here. If you are a total beginner for sew clothing for yourself take a class if you have one in your area. If not start on something...
Thanks Jeni and Everyone else who offered advice about making gathers. I finally did it. It took a couple of tries but I now have 5 T-shirt dresses For my...
Excellent ideas! Thanks Jeni. I'm trying to get enough together so that I have them for craft fairs and I have one on ebay. I just can't seem to get ahead....
Jeni, I think the stuff you made is great. Wants me to get busy and make some clothes which I haven't done in quite a while. I really liked your models too. ...
Oh Kathey - would you like to hear of some the bizarre pieces of clothing some of us oldsters made when we first learned? 1. Don't try to start with something...
Hey ladies, I just joined and wanted to introduce myself. I'm Steph and I live in Phoenix (hot old Arizona).... I am happily married and have two girls that I...
Hi everyone I am wondering whta pattern brands everyone likes the best for clothing.......I find alot of pattern sewing directions hard to follow .......Melody...
Hi im Annie, Im 17 and I take sewing/weaving classes at my school. but we dont do anything with sewing machines, I just finished a quilt and a little bag that...
Annie Yes you can sew that pretty dress by hand and it doesn't take all that long. 40 some years ago I didn't have a machine either and I sewed all my boys...
Steph - You can indeed make that dress by hand. When I was a bride and not yet a mother, I spent some wonderful relaxing hours with a needle and thread and ...
There is a sewing machine at Wal-mart on sale for 69.00 that looks pretty good. You may want to check and see if they're available in your area for that...
Hi I am new to sewing. I am looking for an easy pattern for making a baby sling. If anyone can suggest one it would be helpful. I havent been able to find one...
Here are some http://www.ida.net/users/stace/sling.html http://www.kellymom.com/parenting/sling.html A bunch of stuff on the second one in the make your own...
Hello, I am a newbie and just returning to sewing after 34 years! I have found great deals for sewing machines at the Thrift stores. Also, Target still carries...
I have been eyeing a few older singer industrial sewing machines on eBay. I wondered how those are compared to today's industrial sewing machines. For...
I'm sewing pillows and the needle tip keeps breaking. Are the needles to small. The fabric doesn't seem to thick. Or is it locking up and I'm forcing it?...
I'm not sure if this is your problem, but I've had this kind of problem when I have the wrong "type" of needle in the machine. Ie. If you are using a knit...
My first guess would be to try a bigger needle. I would think you could feel it if it was locking up and you were forcing it you would feel that in the...
I want to make stretch sequin cinch belts but I need to find the metal hook closures in silver or gold colored metal either 2 inch or 1.5 in wide. Anyone know...
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