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Machine Sewing / Re: Pressing MATTERS
« Last post by sewsy on Today at 08:10:09 PM »
I love Ann Steeves' latest post here.   :applause2: :crush: Thanks, Ann. Always a good idea to keep in mind: Pressing IS sewing. A great refresher post.
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Chatter / Re: Decluttering3
« Last post by andib on Today at 08:00:11 PM »
Jewels, I am sorry for this hurdle in your/your DH's life.  Your positive spin on it is a real example of grace under pressure.

I got DH to de-clutter the kitchen counter b/c DD is having a dozen of her BFFs for her 17th BD sleep over in 2 days!  After all of this is over I hope I get some sewing done!
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Sewing for Profit, Prizes, Fundraisers or Charity / Re: Replacing Job Income with Pillow Profits?
« Last post by Zalin on Today at 07:12:29 PM »
Quote from: Janis on Today at 04:02:28 PM
I'm going to play devil's advocate in support of our craft.  Look at that pillow again.  It has mitered corners and mitered piping.  ...

$75 per corner? LOL I might just go into business making mitered corners.  ;D
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Chatter / Re: Cats
« Last post by Carole on Today at 07:11:07 PM »
 
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Did he/she knock down all the items on the shelf and make himself/herself at home
  Of course she did.  But I also found today that she wanted on a shelf that contains a big box of my threads.  They rolled over the floor, behind cabinets, under my sewing machine, etc.
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Patterns and Instructions / Re: Looking for free pattern for sleeveless cotton nightgown
« Last post by SewAndSew on Today at 06:58:12 PM »
Katherine, Thanks a million on that. I'll check out the links you posted and get started. Thanks for pointing out about the adjustment not being needed in the back - that's true - I hadn't thought about it. I think too it will be wise to do a muslin. I hate the idea of sacrificing that beautiful linen. I think an earlier suggestion I received about using a sheet could work - or there is a 50% off coupon for non-sale fabric at Joanns right now.

The Butterick 5792 gown is very pretty! I better not look too much or I'll want to make that too. :-D  Even though I'm still working on this one, I went ahead and bought three yards more of that handkerchief linen. I coudn't pass up the recent sale and additional 7% discount. It's for a shirt for my fella. Rather more intricate than this gown - so you can imagine how long it will be before I get to that. My eyes are bigger than my skills!
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Chatter / Re: The Spring Garden
« Last post by ljh on Today at 06:56:24 PM »
Terri, the tea sounds like fun.  I used to go to tea occasionally with a friend (who has since moved away  :()

Pina, I know abuse happens at all levels-it's just sad wherever it occurs.
My DH has been known to leave things with loose tops.  Drives me nuts, but at least it's not beets...  ;)

It was rather windy and on the cool side here today.  Fine with me-I left the doors and windows open while I did my housework and the kitchen floor dried in record time.

I'm starting to plan a weaving project soon.  Nothing fancy, but I haven't been weaving a lot for the last few years-I've been concentrating more on sewing-and the weaving I have done has been pretty simple.  So when I started thinking about the dresser scarves I want to do, and began looking for examples/instructions, I realized how mentally lazy I've become about weaving.  I never did really complex weaves, but we're talking about designs that just take a half and hour and a piece of graph paper for heaven's sake...  ::)
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Patterns and Instructions / Re: Style Arc Patterns 4
« Last post by jem on Today at 06:43:01 PM »
Anyone try this month's freebie?  How does that twisty thing in the middle look?  Does it add extra bulk to the middle as suggested in previous posts?

New Pattern is really intriguing.
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SG Auction and Yard Sale Info / Cutting Line Designs - Pure & Simple Coat & Top Pattern for Sale
« Last post by Sergerqueen on Today at 06:37:34 PM »
I have an uncut copy of the Cutting Line Designs Pure & Simple Coat & Top pattern for sale.  $15 includes USPS Shipping
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Sewing for Profit, Prizes, Fundraisers or Charity / Re: Replacing Job Income with Pillow Profits?
« Last post by Janis on Today at 06:32:00 PM »
I tried to find out what makes Belgian Linen so expensive and couldn't find it.  Syndi, I don't think your average customer is going to know the difference, but your high-end clients and designers probably would.  Especially if you advertised your pillows as "Belgian linen pillows", which you would probably do if you made your pillows with Belgian linen.

The point is, you will want to determine who your clientele is going to be, and then use materials that match with that clientele and price accordingly.
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Chatter / Re: Decluttering3
« Last post by Remnant on Today at 06:25:27 PM »
Jewels, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. After having just lost most of what I owned (due to a moldy move), I can commiserate with your loss and I am so sorry.

Take your time wading through all there is to do: take it one step at a time. Don't loose heart.

I'm at the ending of the process and while I thought I'd go mad with how long it all took, I can tell you the end is worth the troubles.

Hugs.

Ann, LOVE the tidy sewing studio! How much fun! I bet you can't wait to get in there and start creating.
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