http://www.sewgirls.com/alt.sewing-newsgroup-1.htm A group that is not as it seams. en-us Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:27:01 -0400 info@sewgirls.com http://www.sewgirls.com/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://www.sewgirls.com/Needle-advice-article33586--1.htm Im making some summer pjs for my soon to be 7 and 10 year old DGDs and using some slick feeling sparkley knit fabric. Im having a little trouble wit...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:14:12 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/White-Model-1455-manual-article33571--1.htm I came into a White model 1455 machine of recent. I searched online where to buy a manual and only managed to get ripped of for 18 by SewingStyle.co...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:42:42 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Latest-projects-article33552--1.htm I know that just recently I mentioned the shirts I had made for my munchkins. Well, I think I finally have all of DSs pics uploaded as well so some...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:26:40 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Singer-337-article33543--1.htm Hi My name is Stephy and I have no clue how to work a sewing machine, or how to sew. never the less, I managed to get my hands on a SINGER 337 model...... The post has 31 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:03:06 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Old-White-sewing-machine-and-table-article33542--1.htm Some may recall that some months ago I mentioned on here that I had an ancient White machine on eBay. Got lots of watcher but not a single bid over ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:30:35 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/skort-patterns-article33536--1.htm Does anyone know where I might purchase a couple of nice skort patterns I have checked almost all of the pattern makers sites and skorts are not even ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:19:35 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Quickest-way-to-make-belt-loops-article33533--1.htm Are there any tips to making belt loops very quickly My sewing machine is unreachable and I have to do this by hand. My kids have narrow waists and I ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:08:15 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Frustration-note-from-AK-in-PA-article33518--1.htm Posted at her request: Kay, Would you please post the following to alt.sewing for me I cant anymore. I cant get the ISP or browser program to allow...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:42:03 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/need-help-with-repairing-a-singer-model-111w103--article33481--1.htm i nedd some help, i just bought the sewing machine that i first learned on from the local upholstery shop. Little did i know that the main timing bel...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:18:42 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/jeans-frustration-article33478--1.htm so, Im making myself a pair of jeans boot cut, slight lowrise, nice dark wash. Im on step 40 or so out of 54 and it turns out that I miscut the wais...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:24:27 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/More-coupons-to-print-article33458--1.htm JoAnns coupons for instore use: http://www.joannmail.com/J08209R5/couponsonly.htmlr1298119366ampiJ08209R5137ampbc1520820195027889050407ampbc256081889...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:40:58 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/California-Wildfires-article33455--1.htm Who do we have in the danger zone Sam Hill, I think you are pretty close, can you still breathe How are you coping Who else is in danger Please c...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:36:59 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Midwestern-floods-article33454--1.htm Do we have anyone in direct line up there Teri Jones, I know you used to live and teach very close, are you in the safe zone now Please check in, a...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:32:14 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Unplugging-before-threading-the-needle-article33452--1.htm Ive just bought a Janome School Mate and, reading the instruction manual, I found a strange thing. It says to unplug the machine when threading the ne...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:29:33 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/trouble-with-flatfelled-seams--article33446--1.htm My flatfelled seams are twisting. what am i doing wrong I have been practicing my flatfelled seams as follows. Using * using a 100 cotton percale...... The post has 37 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:18:01 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/need-Singer-repair-help-article33439--1.htm My wife has a 25 yr old Singer Stylist 834 110120vlts sew.machine that has worked great up till now. Teenager was using it and now the needle is h...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:00:01 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/coordinating-fabric-for-wardrobe-article33436--1.htm Id like to do my own SewingWithAPlan (SWAP) wardrobe just some basics, and I like to shop online. Can anyone suggest a source that helps the user...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:57:51 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/serger-books-article33427--1.htm i have inherited my moms serger amp one of her sewing machines (the other went to my brothers stepdaughter, amp i bet ill be teaching her to sew soo...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:48:48 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Goofy-project-article33419--1.htm Last fall I bought four Tshirts on endofsummer closeout from the Eddie Bauer outlet store near me, two were a gorgeous slate blue, two black. I did...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:43:43 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/For-those-about-to-lose-their-access-article33414--1.htm If you havent already found a provider, I saw this one recommended by some quotregularsquot on another news group. They got caught in the same situ...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:20:43 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Vintage-Sewing-Patterns-article33411--1.htm quotCollecting these beautiful pieces of fashion amp sewing history can be a wonderful joy but there are a few cautions to take...quot http://xrl.us/...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:05:41 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Academic-research-article33404--1.htm Hi all, Following my ongoing interest in mass customization (http:// amitaibu.com/mtm , http://www.fashionincubator.com/mt/archives/cadcollardraftingv...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:31:23 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Got-this-notice-this-morning-article33400--1.htm This came from Fabric.com this morning. I hope it doesnt affect the quality of their service and fabric. Ive always been satisfied with Amazon and ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:44:04 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Malden-Mills-fleece-source-article33398--1.htm Heads up I could not locate dark green (for Dartmouth) Malden Mills fleece locally for the throw Im going to make for DGSs friend, so I googled quo...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:16:52 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/PHOTO-OF-THE-WEEK-Woven-Socks-article33388--1.htm They said it couldnt be done. Socks are usually made by knitting, either by hand or machine. Fabrics woven on a loom do not have the ability to stret...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:48:49 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Ive-got-a-question-for-everyone-article33372--1.htm For Christmas this year I recieved a Singer Inspiration 4228 and Ive been trying for months now to get it to where I could sew my problem is whe...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:32:02 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/JC-Penney-sewing-machine-6402-article33343--1.htm I need an instruction manual for my JCP zig zag sewing machine 6402 purchased in 1976. Im told it was made by Nelco. Ive tried many websites and do no...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:33:37 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Singer-overlocker-presser-foot-interchangability-article33326--1.htm Does anyone know how interchangeable the presser feet are between newer and older Singer overlockers I have a 14U234B purchased in 1992 that I would l...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:20:11 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/New-weskit-article33324--1.htm For Christmas I made lots of shopping bags from beautiful furnishing samples and gave them to family and friends. One piece of cloth was far too goo...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:25:44 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Sewing-hangups-article33294--1.htm How do you get over a hangup over a part of sewing you dont particularly like much, say fusing interfacing for example I now know why DSs trousers ha...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:03:14 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/This-weeks-sewing-article33285--1.htm I made myself find the time to get DHs new suit pants turned up to the right length. Then while trying to get the sewing room straightened up I cam...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:59:25 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Unique-Fabric-Source-article33253--1.htm I stumbled across this site today: http://www.emmaonesock.com/fabricindex.asp I have not ordered from them, know nothing about their service, but W...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:36:58 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/proud-mom-moment-and-new-sewing-to-think-about-article33246--1.htm for the parents out there, im sure you can understand the joy when one of your children sleeps through the night with no quotaccidentsquot. Well, DD h...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:41:45 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Re-Arrgh-Broken-upper-looper-Huskylock-1003-article33236--1.htm On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:10:45 0400, JoanDarcRoast iltJoanDarcRoast@biteme.orggt wrote:/i igtWas altering a cotton sweater, and quotclunkquot Thought I...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:55:04 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Re-Arrgh-Broken-upper-looper-Huskylock-1003-article33224--1.htm Drop me a note I can help Ron Anderson A1 Sewing Machine 18 Dingman Rd Sand Lake, NY 12153 http://www.a1sewingmachine.com quotJoanDarcRoastquot ...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:11:04 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Re-nylon-swim-shorts-fabric-help--article33207--1.htm On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:45:30 0400, robb ltsome@where.on.netgt wrote: igt Label says 100 nylon shell. This nylon fabric is thin, light,/i igt woven, no...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:42:04 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Source-for-Schmetz-Needles-OnLine-article33183--1.htm Great online source for Schmetz household carded needles . . . www.schmetzneedles.com The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:55:51 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Pictures-article33173--1.htm I just added pictures of the fleece throw and sweatjacket I embroidered for my DGS: http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jspcjwqxlbn.5sqwhqvampx0ampy5t3kcb...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:48:33 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/hi-everyone-article33169--1.htm Just wanted to touch base. I know there are some here that are also in rctq, so feel free to ignore the rest of this post if you are :) I have been ...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:14:05 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Printable-coupons-article33149--1.htm I havent seen anyone post a link to TSWLTH coupons for quite awhile, but Im on their email list and just received a good one: lthttp://www.joannmail...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:57:55 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Ease-in-pattern-fitting-article33139--1.htm Please help I know there is a chart for ease in fitting pants. I have it somewhere, but where Ive spend sometime today looking for it and can not fi...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:22:33 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/AD-Thinking-Green-and-Paperless-Coupon-Sale-on-Ho-article33126--1.htm Check out the Homepage for a Great Coupon Sale. You dont have to use it right now, you can wait until the end of the month and spend it then. just let...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:52:35 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Shutter-pleats-on-a-dress-article33124--1.htm Hi, Im sewing a sleeveless dress out of dupioni silk for my daughter and she would like the bodice to have vertical shutter pleats on it. I cannot fin...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:07:31 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/OT--Just-When-One-Thinks-There-Couldnt-Possibly--article33113--1.htm Towards children, there is this: http://www.mercurynews.com/ci9596223sourcemostviewed Now, Ive only recently been able to deal (if that is the right...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:37:20 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Re-Microfiber-sheets-article33112--1.htm On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:27:40 0500, Phaedrine Stonebridge iltalas@nospam.nevergt wrote:/i igt My grandmother always used lard but its so /i igt hard t...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:39:40 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Janome-Schoolmate-or-Sewist-625-article33106--1.htm Hello, Im new here, Im from Milan, Italy. I want to buy a new machine and I cant decide between Janome Schoolmate and Sewist 652. I used to have a N...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:45:02 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/which-machine-singer-620-or-404-article33072--1.htm Newbie, searched singer 620 and 404...still need help. Found a 620 in excellent condition with metal gears and a 404 in good condition bobbin winder ...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:54:18 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Marking-through-multiple-layers-of-fabric-article33065--1.htm When having to make a batch of units from a single pattern, like you, I stack a number of layers of cloth beneath a cutting template and use a heavy...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:47:27 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Fantastic-online-supplier-article33031--1.htm I ordered a replacement zipper for the RTW sweatfleece jacket I embroidered for DGS, the original was a nasty, cheap metal one. I was thinking I wa...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:03:16 -0400 http://www.sewgirls.com/Polyester-crinkle-cloth-article33020--1.htm How to hem I took in the project from a neighbor. She wants a polyester crinkle cloth (sort of like gauze) hemmed up about 3.25quot. At first, I thoug...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:43:02 -0400