Barbara Bateman
Barbara Bateman
  • Hubbard, IA
  • United States
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Barbara Bateman commented on the blog post 'My Expandable Handbag Pattern'
Wonderful idea!
Jan 24
Barbara Bateman replied to the discussion 'Serger Recommendations?' in the group Serger Reviews
Did you get another serger? If so, what kind and how do you like it? I need one but don't know where to start narrowing the options!
Jan 3
Just mending. Wondering which serger to buy? Mine it on it's last leg and I need a serger! So many choices!
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Barbara Bateman liked BobbieSue's blog post 'CUTTING TABLE' Dec 23, 2011
Barbara Bateman commented on the blog post 'Fashionista Halloween Boot'
Adorable!!
Oct 26, 2011
Barbara Bateman commented on the blog post 'Teeny Tiny Suede Mittens Tutorial'
Very cute!!
Oct 24, 2011
Barbara Bateman commented on Diana Baron's photo
Very cute! Wondering how big it is. If it is not so big how did you do those tiny letters??
Sep 19, 2011
Barbara Bateman commented on Penny's photo
Very nice! Looks like a LOT of work. Beautiful.  
Sep 16, 2011
Barbara Bateman commented on Kimberly's photo
I like it!! It is just what I have been looking for. Can you share the pattern??
Sep 16, 2011
Barbara Bateman commented on Susan's video
Great tutorial! Will try on my next pair of cuffed pants.
Aug 29, 2011
Barbara Bateman replied to the discussion 'Serger Recommendations?' in the group Serger Reviews
Thanks for your input, I will certainly check out the Juki sergers. Just curious why you have two?
Jun 26, 2011

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About Me:
Hi, I own and operate 'Barb's Sewing and Alterations' for almost 5 years. I enjoy the wide range of sewing I am asked to do. I sew anything from Carhart zippers to basic alterations, hems, repairs to simple upholstery and home decor to bridal.
What type of sewing do you enjoy?
garment, home decor, upholstery
What type(s) of sewing machine(s) do you have?
Singer commercial sewing machine
new Necchi
inexpensive serger
new blindstitch machine
very old Singer home machine
What brands of patterns have you tried?
No preference

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Use fabric bags for wrapping Christmas gifts rather than paper!! $2.00 fabric, one hour, and 18 bags later!!!

Posted on December 13, 2009 at 11:50pm 3 Comments



Several years ago my daughter came home for Christmas and had all her gifts wrapped in cloth bags! What a great idea: No mess, nothing to go to landfill, reusable, easy to store, etc. So after Christmas I went to the fabric store and bought fabric for almost nothing and made bags. Well, each year since then I add a few more as I need different sizes and to replenish my supply. This year I also attached ribbon to them so now don't even have to search for a tie for the… Continue

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At 7:50am on August 24, 2009, Lynne DemeterLynne Demeter said…
RE: Pinchushion & scissors falling in wastebasket. Now, don't think I'm being sarcastic but, I'd move the basket!! You can always pick up the scraps later. But if I lost my good scissors or my favorite pin cushion in the trash I'd be really upset. Happy Sewing...Lynne
 
 
 

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