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What did you sew up this weekend? 3 Replies
Who did any sewing this weekend? I mutilated a bag. I am glad I used recycled fabric LOL Continue
Tags: fabric, recycled, project, sew, weekend
Started by Susan. Last reply by Ali Peters Jan 15.
Who received a new machine for Christmas? 34 Replies
What type, brand, did you get? Did you use it yet? How do you like it? I'm just curious as to what everyone is buying/receiving this year!Continue
Tags: sewing_machine, Pfaff, sewing, machine, serger
Started by Susan. Last reply by Susan Jan 13.
christmas machine
Jill, you will love the Husqvarna, but take the classes you got with this machine or do the work book page by page so you don't feel so frustrated learning this machine.Continue
Started by Sandy Fuller Dec 30, 2011.
Frustration-Free Zipper Installation in a Pillow Project 1 Reply
From what I have heard, the installation of a zipper has stopped many potential needleartists before they can even start to "Stitch"! Eliminate that Zipper Anxiety!Here is a tutorial on the…Continue
Tags: Pillow, Flanged, Installation, Zipper, Tutorial
Started by Kimberly F. Last reply by Anna Kellogg Dec 19, 2011.
What are you sewing this weekend? Enter the give-away! 117 Replies
What are you sewing this weekend? Comment below, to qualify for a chance towin a free SURPRISE PDF purse pattern from Etsy! Winner drawn randomly and announced Monday morning!…Continue
Tags: epattern, purse, pdf, comment, give-away
Started by Susan. Last reply by Susan Dec 12, 2011.
What I'm sewing this weekend. 2 Replies
I'm sewing a caftan to wear at my daughter's in California. It's my first visit to her home with her husband of 6 years, whom I've never met! Plus my daughter,(Gayle), got me a new friend-no....a…Continue
Started by carol. Last reply by Katriina Alanko Dec 11, 2011.
weekend sewing 4 Replies
Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas.I will be making men's boxer shorts. My grown boys and hubby request them all the time and this year one of them wanted 5 more pairs, so I have around 15 pairs cut out and…Continue
Started by Glenna B Williams. Last reply by Glenna B Williams Dec 11, 2011.
Weekend sewing 6 Replies
Going to sew on my son's felt upcycled wool Harley themed lap quilt!Continue
Started by Rose Mary Hovan. Last reply by Sharon L. Hudson Dec 11, 2011.
Wal-Mart Denies It's Closing Out Fabrics 32 Replies
check out the article: http://www.nwaonline.com/articles/2006/12/05/business/120506wmfabrics.txtContinue
Started by Susan. Last reply by Judith Aug 27, 2011.
Coat Pattern - Help Please 1 Reply
Hi I really hope you can help (many apologies if this isn't the right place to post this) I've got a family wedding o go to but nothing to wear! I have seen a gorgeous coat but can't afford the price…Continue
Started by Helen H. Last reply by Patricia May 24, 2011.
What are you working on today? 21 Replies
Me? I confess I went to the thrift store and found a dozen or so patterns, mostly 80's... and half a garbage bag of fabric. Some beautiful royal purple terry/fleece too... what a score. Some…Continue
Tags: thrift, patterns, vintage, store, fabric
Started by Susan. Last reply by Kimberly Dague Apr 22, 2011.
Pattern Inconsistencies! 19 Replies
I am wondering about patterns today. First thing: Why can't they come up with a consistent sizing for patterns & ready to wear? Any one who sews, knows that McCall patterns don't have many larger…Continue
Started by Laurie C. Fowler. Last reply by Jen O Jan 30, 2011.
Working on today... 2 Replies
Just finished remaking a bulky, wrap around, polar fleece cape into one that is sleek and trendy looking using a pattern from, "SEW Sew Everything Workshop" book. I can now wear it over jeans or a…Continue
Started by Patricia Matera. Last reply by Patricia Matera Jan 21, 2011.
ANOTHER Sweatshirt Jacket 2 Replies
I'm hard at work on 12 jackets (1 at a time) for a potential new book with a major publisher! I have now done 5 of the 12, and hope today to knock out the 6th one, using an old tablecloth as the…Continue
Tags: sweatshirts, from, jackets
Started by Londa Rohlfing. Last reply by Mary Lou Jan 20, 2011.
Sweatshirt Jackets 1 Reply
I'm working on a 'mystery' project of 12 jackets. Hard at work on the 6th one today..... Snowing like crazy outside here in CRAZY Illinois. Praising God I can stay home to do my work today.
Tags: Jackets, Sweatshirt, Londa
Started by Londa Rohlfing. Last reply by Mary Lou Jan 20, 2011.
My best sewing experience was 5 Replies
making my first Grandchild's baptism dress. The fabric my daughter picked was very difficult to work with; however, it was truly a labor of love. See photo
Started by Robbie. Last reply by Triciababe Jan 20, 2011.
What I'm sewing today.....
Well, all of you folks that have replied are certainly energetic this morning! I've got LOTS of UFOs waiting to be done, new baby gift projects running through my head, and a learn-to-quilt class I…Continue
Started by Robbie Jan 20, 2011.
What are you working on today 2 Replies
I am in the process of moving so no sewing but I have fabric to make a baby quilt for a neighbor and can't wait to get started. My plan for this year is to try to sew each day so far all I have done…Continue
Started by Dawn. Last reply by Paula Portanova Jan 20, 2011.
What has been your best sewing experience? 32 Replies
I don't think I have one yet... but a close runner up for argument's sake would be a robe I made for one of the kids out of…Continue
Tags: winter, robe, housecoat, fleece, polar
Started by Susan. Last reply by Mesewlot Jan 19, 2011.
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Comment by Ma'amster on January 1, 2012 at 7:42pm -
@ Linda - There is also A Great Notion in Abbotsford....it's 3 blocks from my office (yikes!). I find they have a greater selection through their catalogue than in the store itself but either way, I love their stuff!! And the staff are very helpful! You should also check out Hamel's Fabrics on line. They have gorgeous quilting material if you're into quilting.
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Comment by Cheryl on August 10, 2011 at 11:58am -
Shawn -- see if any of the videos at http://sew-whats-new.com/video/sewing-a-zipper help you with your problem I plugged "zipper AND video" into the search box for the Sew-What's-New site to find that hyperlink but there were others. Good luck.
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Comment by Shawn Erk on August 10, 2011 at 11:40am
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Hi! I am the new one (german) and i am serging some groups. my problem is that i dont understand many sewing-words, so SWN open up a spezial group for me for german speaking people.Join it!
in the moment i try to change a zipper of summerthrousers. ut nowwhere is a good tutorial how to do this. please help. thanks
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Comment by Susan on July 13, 2011 at 6:27am -
@Deborah,Unfortunately that swap is now closed but we will be offering another in the near future! :) Stay tuned!
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Comment by Deborah on July 12, 2011 at 11:45pm -
Does anyone know about the one or one half yard fabric swap that was mentioned on SWN , about a couple of weeks ago ??????
I would really like to sign up for that , but cannot find any discussion about it , or anyplace to sign up .
If you have info. about it , I would really appreciate hearing it.
Thank you , Deborah R.
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Comment by Bonnie on July 12, 2011 at 1:44am -
I've heard of agreatnotion but never got around to visiting the website. Guess I'll have to do that;I'm bad...I can spend hours and hours just looking at notions and fabrics.
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Comment by Linda Stokes on July 11, 2011 at 3:46pm -
For notions you might want to check out http://www.agreatnotion.com They are in Surrey, BC and they are great. They ship to the US also.
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Comment by Bonnie on July 11, 2011 at 3:27pm
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I've been ordering from fabrics.com for a little over a year now. Continental US they ship for free most all the time when your order reaches $35 and up. Been pleased with everything so far. Notionssometimes are cheaper to order online if you shop around a little. Nancy and Clothilde sometimes have great sales for their internet and email customers: so do HomeSew and NewarkDressmakers. I still do buy local when JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby have at least 30% off. I know it sure isn't like it used to be; I grew up around textile mills and real 'factory' outlets at the mills' 'sales room' ; laces and millinery stuff was no more than 25 cents/yard and good fabrics could be bought for 50cents a yard. We will not ever see that again.
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Comment by Linda Stokes on July 11, 2011 at 11:59am
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Have any of you in Canada ordered from or checked into ordering from maryjos.com?
I don't know if they ship to Canada or if they do how, but they are great to work with and have LOTS of stock. I go there every year when I visit my brother and I have ordered on line, but I'm in the States now.
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Comment by Thea McCurry on July 11, 2011 at 9:14am -
Their regular shipping is by USPS - they only use UPS for oversized orders that won't fit in the standard size USPS shipping envelopes, which hold a lot of yardage... just don't ask me how I know~!
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