Kathleen
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Kathleen commented on Susan's video
For those wanting to encase the edge of a quilted fabric, this method "may" work, but it is difficult.  The two step method works better for bulky fabric edges.
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How to Encase Seams for Sewing with Simplicity Creative Group

Jan 26
Kathleen commented on Susan's video
Arlene, I agree with you.  The FIX is great to know about, but a little bit of prevention, AKA clean your bobbin case area often could prevent the need for a fix.
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How to Fix / Repair the Hook Timing on a Sewing Machine

Jan 26
Kathleen replied to the discussion 'Great 'Newby' machine on sale right now' in the group Sewing Machine Reviews
If someone wants to see this machine and read the manual before buying you might want to take a look here: http://twowildflowers.typepad.com/two_wildflowers/2009/11/janome-mini-sewing-machine-manual-instructions.html   Here is a little start up…
Dec 30, 2011
Kathleen commented on Susan's video
Thread "puke" on the bottom of your sewing, you have an upper threading issue. Thread "puke on the top of your sewing, you have a bobbin threading issue.   Easy rule to remember!   Remember to always use the correct…
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Common Tension Mistakes on Sewing Machines

Oct 14, 2011
Kathleen replied to the discussion 'Straight of Grain' in the group Pattern Making
Good question Sam, and good answer!
Sep 28, 2011
Kathleen commented on Susan's video
The type of fabric and stitch length has everything to do with which raw seam finish one selects.  "Edge Stitch" is one of my all time favorite finishes.  It is not bulky, fast to do and looks professional.  Sometimes we…
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Sewing Basics: Raw Edge Finishes (Level: Easy)

Sep 13, 2011
Kathleen commented on Susan's video
Nicely done!  I was so glad to see you machine stitch the hem in place, rather than doing a blind stitch!
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Cuffed Pants Hem Tutorial

Aug 29, 2011
Kathleen commented on Susan's video
Full screen viewing shows this to be a Butterick Pattern.  I think the intent was not the alteration, but just the true up part after an alteration.  How I true up a pattern, in my world, has lots to do with the measurements of the…
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How to 'TRUE UP' Your Sewing Pattern - Tutorial

Aug 22, 2011

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About Me:
Well...if I tell you I have a Master Degree in the Home Arts field it tells you I love the home!

I am the proud grandma of 2 precious little girls, and a brand new baby boy, mom of 2 and wife of my sweetheart!
What type of sewing do you enjoy?
garment, drapery, home decor, upholstery, quilting
What type(s) of sewing machine(s) do you have?
Janome(x2), Singer, Juki, Huskylock, Brother Embroidery
What brands of patterns have you tried?
None in specific, it is the design that matters to me and sometimes they are my own patterns!

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At 10:23am on January 30, 2010, BirdieBirdie said…
Thanks Kathleen! I loved your applique tips! Thanks so much taking the time to share them with me. I'll try the tension trick you gave me next time.
At 2:08pm on October 17, 2009, GiftedGrandmaGiftedGrandma said…
Hi Kathleen...my laptop has been a life saver over the years. It is old but still running strong. My desktops keep dying, but my old Toshiba keeps going :O) Hubby made a lap table for it that has handles I designed and he made.
 
 
 

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