For those of you that may have bookmarked my site...I had to move it yesterday. Those nasty folks at f2s decided to shut down their free services. I moved to...
Once again I'm faced with having to make a pair of slops for a customer and dreading cutting 16 ka-zillion 3-1/2 x 20 " strips of fabric, sewing, turning,...
I've only done this with overskirts and slops so I don't know how it will work for setting sleeves in an armscye, however . . . I put my zipper foot on my...
This is not my period, but could you use seveal rows of gathering then pull the threads to the measurement you need? By using a larger sized needle and and...
Fairchild, Connie E.
Connie.Fairchild@...
Mar 14, 2002 6:57 pm
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thanks for the suggestion -- however, I use a drapery sheering tape that makes cartridge pleats quite nicely. I think my dread is related to the fact that the...
I have an attachment to a treadle machine that will sew on soutache. You mark the underside, sew with the underside up and the soutache on the bottom. If you...
lulleah@...
Mar 18, 2002 4:35 pm
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Never having examined these close up, here's my suggestion: Rotary cut the strips, preferably longer than what you need and double width plus seam allowance....
lulleah@...
Mar 18, 2002 4:38 pm
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Thank you for both your suggestions -- its appears that I'm making slops about as fast as humanly possible. My principle machine is an old industrial Singer,...
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows where to buy good-quality taffeta ribbon for bonnets? I am working on covering an 1860's bonnet right now, and need the ...
Hello. Why dont you try to browse on Victoria Louise Mersers website. http://www.fred.net/stull/victoria.html She has almost anything Good luck with your...
Important info! If you are on any Yahoo email list or have a yahoo account, please read the following. If you don't want to receive a lot of Spam from...
Penny Ladnier
penny@...
Mar 30, 2002 12:37 am
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Dear Penny, Thank you so much for the alert. I have corrected my yahoo preferences and thank you for heading off all the unwanted materials. Deborah...
I just wanted to remind you all that we have eight online costume classes that will begin within the next two weeks. If interested please visit, ...
Penny Ladnier
penny@...
Apr 1, 2002 9:35 am
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Hi, all, Thanks so much for your help on finding the ribbon! It looks like I'm not going to have time to finish the bonnet before the next event (too much...
Just letting the group know, Yahoo is playing games with each yahoogroup I am in (thats over 100). Receiving only some email from each group. When I check the...
Good Morning! Just wanted to pop in and let everyone know that we have a "sneak peek" page up at www.dollshowmagazine.com so you can get a glimpse of what's...
I have been feeling a little bored, so let's have some fun... Come to the web site, www.dollshowmagazine.com and try our new contest....the first five correct...
Ok here's the scoop, enough people answered the question overnight (with some winners, but not all 5) I will keep this open all weekend, and on Monday AM I...
Just a reminder of the classes starting in May at the Costume Classroom, www.costumeclassroom.com : *** Making a Late 18th Century Wardrobe: Ladies Strapless...
Hello, all. I have an upcoming wedding to attend in late July, and have my outfit in the works. I like to incorporate the old with the new, and this time I'm...
I forgot to mention that I was looking for new shoes, not vintage. My feet are far too big for vintage shoes! No way I'm ever going to cram my 9 wides into a...
since you've got plenty of time . . . why not have a pair custom made through Amazon Drygoods. For what you're getting, they are quite reasonably priced and...
Michelle- Best wishes on your upcoming wedding. May you have 100 years of happiness. Many of your bridal shops and shops that carry western wear have "Granny ...
Amazon has lots of great shoes, but I would try a dance shoe company you will probably get them cheaper. http://celebritydanceshoes.com/ has some with what...
"Peter Fox" . . . that was the name I was trying to remember his first name-- His shop is "local" (local being relative term) to me as its on Melrose -- now I...
