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Reply To: Hemming Tulle

Reply To: Hemming Tulle

...the dressform, instead of laying it on a table and just measuring, and then marking the length before cutting it. Threads has a pretty good article on it here: http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/43955/how-to-hem-a-tulle-skirt/page/all...

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Reply To: Sewing machine

...best for you really depends on what you're looking for in a machine and how much you want to spend. I did a video on sewing machine buying here: https://www.professorpincushion.com/professorpincushion/tips-for-buying-a-sewing-machine/...

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Reply To: Alter Ready made Shirt

It really depends on the type of shirt. Someone did a video on shortening a knit sleeve: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_wbzhQfH2c she did handsewing but you can easily do this at a sewing...

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Reply To: Choosing a sewing machine

I don't know if there's a guide out there but if you watch my tutorial on beginner sewing tools. I do talk about purchasing sewing machines a little bit. https://www.professorpincushion.com/professorpincushion/beginners-sewing-tools/...

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Reply To: Mc Call’s 6754

maybe try searching for "stretch lace." I found some at fabric.com http://www.fabric.com/SearchResults2.aspx?Source=Header&SearchText=stretch+lace&CategoryID=1d5f47dc-9991-4088-93f3-26a376046a5e...

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Reply To: Problem with Puckers

...to embroidery onto a knit fabric. For more detailed information on choosing hoop stabilizers - www.embroideryonline.com - comes to mind. Their "techniques" tab or the "Tips" should be helpful. For...

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Reply To: Simplicity Pattern 1803 From Project Runway Line

...back of the bodice. I know I am missing some huge part. http://smg.photobucket.com/user/dazyabbey/media/Dress%20Project/DSC02293_zps5ac09bc2.jpg.html?sort=2&o=3#/user/dazyabbey/media/Dress%20Project/DSC02293_zps5ac09bc2.jpg.html?sort=2&o=3&_suid=13709641188760444320917434261 This is how we 'sewed' the strap on. Which was the 'front facing'. Which at this point...

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Reply To: Cutting the fabric

...on the exam table. I have also ordered a double headed tracing wheel, which is in cm. unfortunately, and I will pin the pattern onto the exam paper and make...

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