tzyg0nka
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26 February, 2013
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11:40 AM
tzyg0nka commented on the project Herringbone Tailored Jacket
Really well done and your buttonholes are beautiful!
18 January, 2013
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01:22 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic What brand is the best sewing machine
I have two Janomes and I love them. They stitch beautifully and stand up very well. I personall…
23 December, 2012
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09:41 AM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Do I Need an Overlocker?
I’m sorry, but my Janome makes overlock stitches identical to those used on commercial garments, …
14 December, 2012
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03:13 AM
tzyg0nka commented on the project Next Wintercoat...
Simply fabulous. Great tailoring.
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02:25 AM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Looking for a new sewiing machine
For your price range I would take katexxxx’s advice and buy a good used machine. You don’t need …
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02:25 AM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Looking for a new sewiing machine
For your price range I would take katexxxx’s advice and buy a good used machine. You don’t need …
2 December, 2012
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12:03 PM
tzyg0nka commented on the project Pattern Magic - knot dress in embroidered twill
Lovely dress. You just inspired me to buy the book!
29 November, 2012
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07:27 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic FREE PATTERNS
Currently Lekala has only one free pattern for a blouse. They have added charges to all their ot…
12 November, 2012
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02:30 PM
tzyg0nka commented on the project My wedding gown: A romantic fit and flare gown with delicate beading and circular ruffles...
Gorgeous dress, gorgeous bride
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02:30 PM
tzyg0nka commented on the project My wedding gown: A romantic fit and flare gown with delicate beading and circular ruffles...
Gorgeous dress, gorgeous bride
11 November, 2012
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02:10 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic 1950's Swimwear
In the early 40’s (yes I really am that old) I had a cotton suit with elastic thread shirring and…
27 October, 2012
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12:02 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Re- Fashioning a dress
depending on the style of the dresses you could make a false hem or for more length add a contras…
22 October, 2012
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03:20 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Sewing fur
Cotton flannel wouldn’t be bad, it just wouldn’t be very warm. I once interlined a coat with a m…
19 October, 2012
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10:27 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Sewing fur
Thinsulate interlining is usually applied to the outer fabric not the lining like a wool interlin…
18 October, 2012
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02:27 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Sewing fur
The special lining is called Sunblock and is available online.if you can’t find it in your fabric…
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12:54 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Sewing fur
I would interline it with thinsulate or use that lining that has an interlining built in.
9 October, 2012
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10:05 PM
tzyg0nka commented on the project Basti's new fall overcoat
Fabulous job. Great tailoring
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12:58 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Sizing ?!?
Katexxxxxx explains it better than I did, but that is what you should do. It is easier to pick …
8 October, 2012
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12:58 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Sizing ?!?
Buy whatever size pattern fits your shoulders. You can check this against your sloper or a well …
27 August, 2012
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01:39 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic one step buttonhole RS200 Toyota
Electronic machines with one step buttonholes definitely make better buttonholes than the gadgets…
26 August, 2012
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04:01 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic one step buttonhole RS200 Toyota
Over 40 years ago I used a buttonhole attachment with my straight stitch machine, and it worked v…
7 August, 2012
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02:05 PM
tzyg0nka commented on the project The Elizabeth Dress
Fabulous!
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02:02 PM
tzyg0nka favorited the project The Elizabeth Dress
11 July, 2012
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03:56 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Elastic thread
I just saw your post. You are supposed to wind the elastic thread by hand on the bobbin. The pa…
8 July, 2012
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04:36 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Adding neckline pleats as a design feature
The book I use is Rene Bergh’s “Make Your Own Patterns” available at the public library or very i…
1 March, 2012
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02:36 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Skill description
I totally agree too. Although I really am an expert in crochet, I’m only advanced as far as sewi…
27 February, 2012
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08:18 PM
tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic A question for self-taught pattern drafters.
My mother couldn’t sew a stitch, but we had an old sewing machine. I always wanted to design clo…
