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2 August, 2011

• 02:44 AM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic Patterns for peg-leg trousers?

  try McCalls patterns website for Palmer Pletsch designer under pants/trousers. Or, trace a pair o…

  

29 July, 2011

• 06:56 AM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic corset hook and eye tape or busks at reasonable rates

  thanks. I’ll research the suggested links.

  

28 July, 2011

• 10:12 AM

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• 10:11 AM

  20beverly08 favorited the project Wiesn Dirndl Muslin

  

• 10:10 AM

  20beverly08 favorited the project 1950's Housewife Dress

  

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• 08:21 AM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic Hi I am looking for some new hemline ideas instead

  there’s a lot of vintage apron ‘retro’ remake apron patterns from McCalls, Simplicity, and Butter…

  

27 July, 2011

• 02:59 AM

  20beverly08 favorited the project Gwendolyn's Medieval Dress

  

• 02:54 AM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic Nutrition and Sewing?

  I also like listening to my lyra slider by RCA. It was 1/4 the price of an ipod and is IBM compat…

  

• 02:50 AM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic Nutrition and Sewing?

  A good plastic cup of ice water is a fresh squeezed lemon slice is good for me. I put it in a lar…

  

• 02:46 AM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic Old Hollywood Dress pattern

  try Butterick 5182. It reminds me of that ‘30s slinky Hollywood look.’

  

• 12:23 AM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic Hi I am looking for some new hemline ideas instead

  for a nice, easy picot edge-look hem, I fold over my hems twice (1/4 inch) each and press in betw…

  

• 12:13 AM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic French curve and curve stick - what is the difference?

  And, our cat wanted me to add this special tidbit: tuna cans make great curves, too, and are also…

  

• 12:09 AM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic French curve and curve stick - what is the difference?

  I also use an old letter opener (I think it came from a ‘dollar store’) for the partially straigh…

  

• 12:05 AM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic French curve and curve stick - what is the difference?

  I use coffee cups and dinner plates for the curves. They work great and come in all different siz…

  

26 July, 2011

• 11:54 PM

  20beverly08 posted a message on jenss-1’s wall

  sounds like your bottom tension is now too loose. tighten the needle in the machine, and then tig…

  

• 11:26 PM

  20beverly08 favorited the project Circle Skirt Dress with Piping + Retro Flare

  

31 May, 2011

• 02:19 PM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic Plus size girls like to sew!!!

  try ‘fitting finess’ book and DVD by Nancie Zieman available at nancysnotions.com or amazon.com. …

  

• 01:38 PM

  20beverly08 favorited the technique How to Sew Scallop Tucks

  

• 01:36 PM

  20beverly08 favorited the technique Converting your patterns into a digital PDF

  

• 01:28 PM

  20beverly08 commented on the project Equus Quagga

  smart cat—he knows a great striped skirt when he sees one. It reminds him of his own stripes! gr…

  

• 01:26 PM

  20beverly08 favorited the project Equus Quagga

  

• 01:25 PM

  20beverly08 favorited the project Sunflower Tank Dress

  

• 01:24 PM

  20beverly08 ’s status has been updated to:
  finishing UFOs; learning new sewing timesaver techniques

  

18 April, 2011

• 11:35 AM

  20beverly08 ’s status has been updated to:
  cleaning out/organizing sewing supplies closet

  

7 April, 2011

• 10:31 AM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic Pattern Making/Designing software - Best fo rmy needs?

  I bought a great book from the local bookstore: ‘Make your own clothes’ by Marie Clayton. It come…

  

• 10:24 AM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic how would i go about making this

  I would pleat the fabric before even cutting it out from the pattern pieces. This way I already h…

  

• 10:19 AM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic Custom pattern from sight?

  try a swimsuit top pattern and lengthen it for a tight fitting dress. I saw the website above li…

  

• 10:11 AM

  20beverly08 commented on discussion topic Sewing my prom dress

  A few years back, my daughter wanted ‘a painted fabric’ dress for a dance at school. I found Bati…

  

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