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Reply To: Reducing fullness in a skirt

You're not the only one who's looking to do this. I actually found this thread where someone offered a suggestion. Take a look: http://forums.threadsmagazine.com/gatherings/general-sewing-info/reduce-fullness-line-skirt...

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Reply To: Ostrich Feather Cape

...on using it so I'm not sure how much help I can be. I did find this site http://lynnmcmasters.com/Turbanlast.html they're using the feathers to decorate a turban so it's not...

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Reply To: Adjusting bust for empire dress pattern

I haven't adjusted the empire-waisted bodice but I did find this blog post: http://stitchesandseams.blogspot.com/2001/03/alterations-full-bust-alteration-on.html I don't know if it helps you or if your pattern has a dart. I don't...

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Reply To: type of sewing machine

...checking out sites like overstock.com. They sell refurbished machines so you can usually get more bang for your buck and you can read reviews from real users and see what...

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Reply To: BedSheets

...we do not have tutorials on either of those topics but maybe in the future. This blog seems to have pretty good instructions on making fitted sheets at least: http://mypoppet.com.au/makes/2013/04/how-to-make-a-fitted-sheet.html...

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Reply To: Corset Dress Question

I was only able to find one dress that didn't have a separate bodice and skirt and it looked like this: https://butterick.mccall.com/b5184 This one, obviously, doesn't have the exposed boning...

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