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Reply To: Trueing Up Fabric

...it was never curved like you described. It just sounds like your fabric is warped. Is it new fabric? Anyways, here's a link I found for fixing twisted grainlines http://sewing.about.com/od/beginner1/ss/fabricgrain_3.htm...

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Reply To: Sewing Machine Blues

...of the needle.) You can get a basic machine for around $100-$200, sometimes even cheaper. Usually, basic machines will have dials that you turn manually to get different stitches or...

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Reply To: Steering Wheel Covers

...have any tutorials on this currently but it's a great idea. Thanks for the suggestion. In the meantime, this tutorial on this site has a pretty good written tutorial. http://twokeckgirls.com/blog/make-your-own-steering-wheel-cover/...

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Reply To: type of sewing machine

...more affordable machines at places like Walmart, JoAnn's and even online. Those machines can cost around $75-$300, depending on how many extras they offer. If you're just learning to sew,...

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Private Zoom Lesson

...videos. I have made shorts and a few other things. I like the way she teaches and wondered if she does private lessons. I live in Illinois Thanks Nancy nancylovitz@gmail.com...

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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: RULES: Please Read

i am looking to make a professional tote bag for work -don't want the patchwork quilted bags. maybe out of a twill or tweed fabric. would simplicity pattern s9398 style...

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