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KateXXXXXX
Catching up after being on holiday... And working out what needs to be done next for the customers!
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10:42 AM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Dyeing Spandex
That’s good to know. Any idea how durable the result is for washing?
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10:40 AM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic How to make a fabric waterproof?
Oil cloth is that plastic coated table covering stuff. Try harware shops as well as fabric and c…
Yesterday
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12:31 AM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic The story behind your sewing machine
I have to admit to having too many machines, most of which have a story attached to them… And …
6 November, 2009
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11:23 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic How to make a fabric waterproof?
There are ways to make it showerproof, but prbably not completely waterproof… If it’s cotton o…
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10:07 AM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic The story behind your sewing machine
Knit fabrics have been around since before the sewing machine was invented. They were used for m…
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09:57 AM
KateXXXXXX commented on the article Sewing Related Tattoos: Yay or Nay?
Personally, it took until June this year to get my ears pierces (and I’m 52!), so tattooing? Not…
5 November, 2009
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07:09 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Reusing a pattern - Dumb question
I keep hearing of folk using this stuff, but it does not compute… Doc’s examining couch paper …
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07:04 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Dyeing Spandex
Nylong Lycra/spandex fabric does not take dye well in a home dyeing situation. Cotton Lycrea/spa…
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09:11 AM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Beading Fine Wedding Lace
Personally, I wouldn’t use cotton thread. I’d go for a smooth polyester or silk. It will be str…
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08:57 AM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Reusing a pattern - Dumb question
I really hate using greaseproof paper. OK, it’s easy to trace through, but it’s harsh, scratchy,…
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08:51 AM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic How to Sew Lining
Your lining choice will depend partly on the outer fabric you choose. For heavier weight fabrics…
4 November, 2009
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10:19 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on the project The Karen Cardigan
Looks like that has been fixed, as the Print At Home button worked for me.
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10:16 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on the project The Karen Cardigan
You can certainly print the instructions out from the instruction pages. It’s a bit of a bear, b…
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09:40 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Corset
You need to come over and join us on the corset maker group on Live Journal. http://community.li…
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09:33 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Waist band for Marie Skirt
If you are doing a concealed zip, you need to put it in before completing the seam it’s inserted …
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12:58 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic First timer!
I had a good poke about, but I can’t find it on the internet. As I remember, it came as a lamina…
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08:57 AM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Lycra sewing
There are some seriously fun things to play with out there… I want to try this stuff! http://…
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08:30 AM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Reusing a pattern - Dumb question
I usually use Dot & Cross pattern making paper for larger things, and freezer paper for smaller s…
3 November, 2009
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10:55 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic First timer!
Any fabric with a similar ‘hand’ and drape to the original will work, whatever the fibre content….
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10:26 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Reusing a pattern - Dumb question
I trace the pattern pieces, leaving the original uncut and unaltered so that I have it to refer t…
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08:27 AM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Lycra sewing
With the spray baste, you spray the back of the applique fabric and sew straight away. If you wa…
2 November, 2009
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10:17 AM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Patterns missing from account & other account problems
I’m not sure what this is all about. When I download a pattern from here (or elsewhere), I save …
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10:10 AM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Stitch log
As most of my sewing these days is for customers, I really ought to get the log up and running ag…
1 November, 2009
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01:31 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Shorten skirt with a zipper
I was thinking just take the zipper right out and shorten it from the closed end, but I know that…
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01:28 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Lycra sewing
Styles, are you using actual Vilene, or Bondaweb, which is paper backed glue?
When I’ve had to a…
31 October, 2009
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07:49 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Lycra sewing
I will admit to being a bit OCD with thread. ;)
I do quite a bit of historic dress recreation a…
30 October, 2009
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11:23 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Lycra sewing
I’ve just finished a set of Lycra projects, and I have to say that sewing it was easy…
Because…
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11:08 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on the project Pods!
It was hard work but a lot of fun. There were 3 of them!
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11:05 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Recommendations for an overlock machine
Have you read my essay on buying a sewing machine? There is also a section in it on overlockers….
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11:00 PM
KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Top stitching a round collar
A lot of the ‘entry level’ machines these days don’t have this feature, sadly. But yes, if you h…
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