8 March, 2011
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darbyscloset commented on the article Comment to Win a Copy of "Flirt Skirts"!
I love to spin around in a full skirt yet the skirt that I find easiest to make and looks the best on me is an “a line skirt”. I love skirts of all lengths and I think this would be a fab book to …
1 February, 2011
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10:05 PM
darbyscloset commented on the article Win a Copy of Amy Barickman's Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion and Fun!
I just love this site, you guys always amaze me! I love the quotes Amy has shared; her article makes me want to go on a hunt to find one of Mary’s old books!! Who inspires me to create? The act o…
25 January, 2011
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02:19 AM
darbyscloset commented on the article Sewing with SINGER® and The Martha Stewart Show: Make Your Own Reversible Purse
My first sewing project was a purse made out of an old pair of jeans. Well okay that was my first fave sewing project, my first project was a red and white checked nightgown.
Darby
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02:15 AM
darbyscloset commented on the article Get to Know Nancy Zieman and Comment to Win Her New Book, Nancy's 101 Favorite Notions!
I dislike doing button holes so I do zippers. I know f the easiest method in the world to put in a zipper, so that is what I do…I like to put in zippers. My fave hand notion would be good ole …
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01:58 AM
darbyscloset commented on the article Comment to Win Robert Kaufman Fabrics!
What would I do with all of this beautiful fabric???! I would revamp my spring/summer wardrobe and then donate my old clothes to the womens shelter!
Thanks
Darby
darbyscloset at yahoo dot com
19 January, 2011
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10:27 AM
darbyscloset commented on the article Clean House this New Year with the Krrb Corner Contest!
Okay my corner is up and ready for biz http://krrb.com/darbyscloset
I need to post more yet now I think I have the hang of it!
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darbyscloset commented on the article Sewing with SINGER® and The Martha Stewart Show: Make the Perfect Summer Dress With Heather Ross
My latest weekend sewing project was “produce bags” made out of netting. I made them to replace those annoying plastic sleeves that the grocery store’s supply in the produce section. I had enough…
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02:06 AM
darbyscloset commented on the article Sewing with SINGER® and The Martha Stewart Show: A Great New Way to Upcycle Your T-Shirts!
I’ve seen these bags in use and they are awesome!!! Yet when I first saw a women carring some of them around with her, I thought she had brought her laundry to the grocery store…..this was befor…
30 December, 2010
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06:34 PM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 30 Win a Sulky Thread Assortment!
When I was in third grade my mom taught me to sew. As a child to me that is all she did was sew…..for herself, for me and for our home. I don’t think I started sewing my own clothes until I was…
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07:59 AM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 29 Win Rowan Thread Collections by Kaffe Fassett!
I would like to see how to make a pair of pants that fit you nicely….for either men or women. I guess more to the point , would be tips on alterations. I find it very difficult to alter a patte…
28 December, 2010
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darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 27 Win a Janome Magnolia 7034D Serger!
I search on google for sites that are selling the item I want to purchase and then I look on mypoints.com to see if the site I want to purchae from is listed as one of their affliates (in order to…
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07:41 PM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 28 Win a Prize Pack from Plaid!
I love Alisa Burke’s style and have recently signed up for her on-line classes. I’ve always been a mixed media artist, be it in fabric, metals or textures. I guess you could say "out side of the …
22 December, 2010
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06:49 AM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 21 Win the Rowenta Pressure Iron and Steamer!
I have one fabric store in town and a craft store…. love the 40% off coupons that the craft store frequenty offers yet if the fabric store or the craft store would offer a percent off your total…
21 December, 2010
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06:30 AM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 20 Win HUSQVARNA VIKING® Sewing Machine!
My latest sew machine I spent around 250, it was originally 500. For my skill level I figure this is a good machine for me for it can do many things that I have yet to master or try!
Thanks so mu…
17 December, 2010
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07:48 AM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 16 - Win Pendleton Fabric!
Tips on difficult sewing manovers…….like sewing on silky fabric, or niffty button hole short cuts, fitted facket shoulder seams, oh my list could go on and on, yet hopefully you get my idea. T…
15 December, 2010
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06:07 PM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 15 - Win Two Thread Collections from Coats & Clark!
Yes, I think we should be a part of national sewing month!!! What a great time to get new readers/followers and you could offer tips on all kinds of sewing techniques or styles!!! September is a …
14 December, 2010
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09:18 PM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 14 - Win a Notions Basket from Prym!
“I’ll bet a buck”, from “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”!!!
I’ll bet a buck!
Darby
darbyscloset at yahoo dot com
13 December, 2010
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05:49 PM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 13 - Win a Singer Sewing Machine and Dress Form!
I love that the various article topics get me inspired to try something new and different to me..,…it’s like you make it sound so easy, that I can do it too!! In fact last night I was on my mach…
12 December, 2010
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06:14 PM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 12 - Win the Ultimate Stitch Kit from Sublime Stitching!
I am a intermediate sewer yet I usually find myself more comfortable sewing “easy” or beginner patterns, for my eye always likes the more complicated patterns….so I have to becareful when picking…
11 December, 2010
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05:26 PM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 11 - Win a DVD Package from Threads
Gee that really is a tough question for me to answer! Some weeks are more productive than others…….I’ll say 60 projects a year. I love this give away!!! Fitting for myself is my biggest chal…
10 December, 2010
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06:05 PM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 10 - Win a goodie bag from Blumenthal Lansing!
I view fabric on line at various different sites yet I buy my fabric in person here locally. I have purchased buttons on line and they were from an on-line beading supply company……I needed a m…
9 December, 2010
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07:40 PM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 9 - Win ModCloth Accessories!
I wear the heart tights with the black bag http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth%2FWomens%2FAccessories%2FSocks+Tights/Good+to+Hear+t+Tights
and with the bright beautiful scarf I would carry th…
8 December, 2010
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05:29 PM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 8 - Win Spoonflower $100 Credit - Two Winners!
My fave fabric is cotton for everytime I sew with silk or something similiar I swear that I will never do this again yet with cotton I never have moments where I throw the project in the corner in …
7 December, 2010
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05:00 PM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 7 - Win Mood Fabrics $100 Gift Card!
Gees, I don’t know if I want to know my own answer!!! I’d say everytime I step into the store I spend at least 50.00 and say I go into the store 2-3 times a month, yet not every month….I’ll gues…
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04:55 PM
darbyscloset commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 6 - Win Gingher Dressmaker's Shears!
I hope I am not to late, for I tried to leave a comment early this morning and the site wouldn’t save my comment. Yet the most awesome Christmas gift I could receive would be to have my home remod…