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westbrook commented on the group 'Sewing Projects for Pets'
two month ago my daughter brought home a "Chiweenie". She handed it to me and said here! Never having a dog under 120 pounds this is very new.
I have sewn for family and friends little fur families, but now i have one of my own! I love…
westbrook replied to the discussion 'What is the Serger used for other than hemming?' in the group Serger Users
Miss Carol,
I think the most important thing to start with is a "Serger Form".
What you are going to do is create is a notebook of samples with tensions settings, threads used and on which fabric, as well as techniques. If you don't…
westbrook replied to the discussion 'What is the Serger used for other than hemming?' in the group Serger Users
Gracie,
the industry standard for a seam allowance is 5/8 of an inch on a sewing machine, the industry standard for a seam allowance using a serger is 1/4 of an inch.
Before you start to serge clothing together, you need to think about what you…
westbrook replied to the discussion 'What is the Serger used for other than hemming?' in the group Serger Users
jodijean,
more fun things you can do
http://fembellish.wordpress.com/2007/05/05/fiber-folio-how-to-make-serger-braid/
westbrook replied to the discussion 'What is the Serger used for other than hemming?' in the group Serger Users
Most sergers do not hem. Only the higher end sergers have the capability of doing a 'cover hem or cover stitch'. You can do a mock cover hem using 2 needles on your sewing machine.
Sergers are known for doing seams as the serger cuts the…
looking for Vogue 2904 Bill Blass
I would love to find this pattern http://sewingpage.com/2904.php in any size. It is a Vogue 2904 designed by Bill Blass. Of course I would love to buy one but if you have one and can't part with it, I would like to make a copy so I can make this dress for a Christmas Party.Thank you for looking. brookSee More
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westbrook replied to the discussion 'DIY: Duct Tape Dress Form, HOT!' in the group Dressmaking
gwen,
once removed, you need a stand to hang it on. Since my stand is on wheels.. let me tell you what works for me.
At a hardware store... you need 4 wheels (may have to get screws as some don't come with them), a wood round (18" or…
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westbrook replied to the discussion 'Marking and Cutting the Fabric' in the group Dressmaking
oh my goodness! never, never cut a notch more then a wee snip! if you are sewing using a 5/8" seam allowance you need only snip in 1/4" but if you are serging and using a 1/4" seam allowance then a mere 1/16-1/8 inch snip is all that…
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