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Barbara replied to the discussion 'Rotary cutting ruler handle sewing tip' in the group Sewing Tips
clever girl !!! must try it.
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Patricia W. Tingley replied to the discussion 'Make magnetic pin holders' in the group Sewing Tips
New magnetic telephone listing was issued by Cherry Ridge. With my homemade awl I scribed a magnetic lining for the powder compact pin holder I use for traveling beyond my "pinning" area.
Fits nicely, thank you for the suggestion.
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Barbara replied to the discussion 'A Few "Don'ts" of Sewing' in the group Sewing Tips
years ago when I worked in the sewing industry, when someone had the accident with their finger under the needle, every one would call out "NOW YOU ARE A MACHINIST - YOU ARE NOT ONE UNTIL YOU CATCH YOUR FINGER UNDER THE NEEDLE"!! - glad to…
Gail Grange replied to the discussion 'Make magnetic pin holders' in the group Sewing Tips
I also have bought a magnetic bowl, from a hardware shop, It's great for pins and things.
Gail x
Susan replied to the discussion 'Make magnetic pin holders' in the group Sewing Tips
Excellent tip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Patricia W. Tingley replied to the discussion 'Make magnetic pin holders' in the group Sewing Tips
Neat, Barbara! I;ll have to try that for my alternate handwork area in the living room!!
pin holders
I bought a second magnetic pin holder but it still was'nt enough, I need one on my cutting table, one near sewing machine, one near surger, another for when I hand sew in my recliner, so I stuck a few magnets at the bottom of a couple of high sided lids & in one, two strips of magnetic tape, works great & now I don't have to remember to move around with a pin holder in my hand!See More
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pin holders
I bought a second magnetic pin holder but it still was'nt enough, I need one on my cutting table, one near sewing machine, one near surger, another for when I hand sew in my recliner, so I stuck a few magnets at the bottom of a couple of high sided lids & in one, two strips of magnetic tape, works great & now I don't have to remember to move around with a pin holder in my hand!See More
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Barbara commented on Anita Edmonds's photo
how pretty - I could just imgine Lucille Ball wearing it!
Barbara left a comment for GiftedGrandma
wow those Teddy Bears are beautiful, you must have made lots of children happy - GOOD for you!
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- About Me:
- Just started sewing again after 35 - 40 years making skirts dresses, pants & tops for [low income] children. & I am looking forward to any hints & helps that "Sew Whats New" will be offering.
- What type of sewing do you enjoy?
- garment
- What type(s) of sewing machine(s) do you have?
- Kenmore sewing & overlock Machines just purchased a babylock overlock machine - love it.
- What brands of patterns have you tried?
- Kwick Sew & any easy patterns.
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- At 6:45pm on November 29, 2009,
GiftedGrandma said… - Thank you for the wonderful comment on my bears...some have made happy children some are still available :O)
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This video demonstra
This video demonstrates how to fix / adjust / repair the timing of the hook on a sewing machine. If the thread from your needle isn't getting caught by the hook that rotates around, this video explains what to adjust to fix that. Requires some very basic tools and takes 15-30 minutes - maybe less.
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