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Message Board > Beginner's Forum ( Moderated by EleanorSews)

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Pinned Topic knit sewalong for beginners (Pages 1 2 3 ... 50)
knit top
LynnRowe 493 5/15/13 10:24 PM by Marie367
Pinned Topic Dress Forms (Pages 1 2 3 ... 36)
what to consider before I buy
ivory 350 5/15/13 12:23 PM by MrsCharisma
Pinned Topic Books for Beginners (Pages 1 2 3 ... 13)
please list your faves for our beginners!
MaryT 127 4/30/13 3:55 PM by Tibbie Mom
Pinned Topic Are you a beginner looking for a machine? (Pages 1 2 3 ... 31)
Here's my advice. . . others are welcome to add to it
Talitha 302 3/26/13 7:58 PM by Kalindi1121
Pinned Topic Being a beginner is fun! (Pages 1 2 3 ... 21)
Here's why...
Deepika 200 11/8/12 6:17 PM by kimdkus
Pinned Topic Reviews of Online classes at PR (Pages 1 2 3)
A request
Thaiyal 25 12/24/10 10:09 AM by kirstensews
Help attaching waistband to jeans?
mattcash 3 5/18/13 2:16 PM by lgrande
Brother xl2600i buttonhole foot (Pages 1 2)
buttonhole foot missing bracket?
JennyQNY 12 5/18/13 1:55 PM by mattcash
stabilizer question
RobA. 6 5/18/13 12:48 PM by RobA.
best pants pattern for beginner (Pages 1 2)
aquamarineerica 10 5/18/13 12:27 PM by aquamarineerica
Bra making? (Pages 1 2 3 ... 36)
Care to chat??
JennaF 352 5/18/13 0:46 AM by Matinamite
Don't be afraid! (Pages 1 2 3)
Beginner = Learning!
MrsCharisma 21 5/17/13 11:22 PM by MrsCharisma
diamond gusset crotch (Pages 1 2)
yoga pants
Mishogawear 12 5/17/13 6:06 PM by tourist
Help for first "on purpose" machine purchase
brobromom 6 5/17/13 6:06 AM by LuceLu
Empire waist dress?
Please share your favorite empire waist dress pattern.
Periey 4 5/17/13 1:19 AM by Periey
Storing downloaded printed patterns
Storing downloaded printed patterns
Dani3114 5 5/16/13 7:07 AM by rivergum
Sewing with nylon/spandex knit- won't work (Pages 1 2 3 4)
Stitches are skipping & all over the place
Arline 31 5/15/13 6:52 PM by plazaglass
Explaining the username
Help/guidance requested
inherited830 7 5/15/13 9:46 AM by inherited830
blanket stitch
frees8a viking 415
rvileisis 1 5/12/13 10:15 PM by Marie367
tips on sewing ripstop nylon
I need some tips - thanks!
a255605 9 5/12/13 12:01 PM by Pamela R
Beginner Sewing Machines - How Much is Too Much? (Pages 1 2 3)
MaryG7765 26 5/12/13 10:33 AM by isakswings
Your Very First Item (Pages 1 2 3 4)
What was the first item you successfully sewed?
DonnaH 33 5/12/13 6:30 AM by bluenines
Thread tracing
tg33 6 5/11/13 7:56 AM by stirwatersblue
zig-zag stitches bunch up (Pages 1 2)
Can you tell I learned on a straight stitch machine?
dove29 10 5/10/13 9:25 AM by injusuti
Thompson Walking Foot
PW 103-A- GBP
BillC523 2 5/9/13 3:46 PM by BillC523
Can't remeber how to do it (Pages 1 2 3 4)
Learn To Sew 32 5/9/13 1:55 PM by Learn To Sew
How do I build my sewing skills? (Pages 1 2 3)
Sewncooknmom 20 5/9/13 7:47 AM by jeanbluecat
Fabulous Fit Dress Forms - Review (Pages 1 2)
I wrote a review of my Fabulous Fit Dress Form on other sites before. But this review is the first on this site.
elizabeth100 11 5/7/13 2:18 PM by jenny002
Skill levels (Pages 1 2 3 ... 10)
What skills belong to what level of sewing?
Learn To Sew 93 5/6/13 10:35 AM by Learn To Sew
Bust darts too high??
The Sorbetto top
candi7 8 5/5/13 0:10 AM by candi7
Magic Pencil Skirt stretch??
jen2012 1 5/4/13 11:33 AM by diane s
Best first machine to buy for attaching binding (Pages 1 2 3)
binder foot and binder attachment
lefty77 23 5/4/13 2:01 AM by lefty77
Threads article confusion
"Hit your mark with Darts"
phillykitty 3 5/3/13 5:39 PM by phillykitty
Ultra Narrow Hem for Moleskin (Pages 1 2)
needed because I had to shorten a piece . . .
Mole Princess 10 5/3/13 12:39 PM by Mole Princess
Transferring marks from pattern pieces to fabric (Pages 1 2)
What is the best way to do this?
WantToSewAgain 11 5/3/13 9:15 AM by WantToSewAgain
One last question for my project
I plan to make a loose loong sleeve dolman jacket with ten inches of design ease
Dana Cetz 2 5/2/13 9:20 PM by Dana Cetz
how to finish this seam?
RobA. 2 5/2/13 3:42 PM by RobA.
Help with gaping neckline
Strapless dress not fitting at top
Latrice722 8 5/2/13 3:16 PM by n45
binding the armscye seam allowances for a semi-sheer fabric
calling all shirtmakers!
kellyhogaboom 4 5/2/13 2:39 PM by kellyhogaboom
How to design jeans back pocket topstitch design
Jeans Back Pocket topstitch design
JUNIPERJUNE 5 5/2/13 6:10 AM by Scheri
Stretch cotton for pants - bad idea for beginners?
I tried; they seemed to grow as I sewed
abuelita2 2 5/2/13 0:49 AM by Scrnme007
Sewing pattern instruction help
New Look 6879
puddingnpie 3 5/2/13 0:24 AM by puddingnpie
Thread tension question
beserres 7 5/1/13 4:34 AM by missticky2
Interfacing swimwear? Do you need to? If so, with what fabric?
Yet another question about board shorts
reetsi 9 4/30/13 9:59 PM by dscheidt
Help! New Pfaff Ambition 1.0 doesn't do buttonholes properly? (Pages 1 2)
Aliandre 12 4/30/13 8:21 PM by sam the dog
HELP: Sewing advice for a beginner
Putting fabric around a weird shape
waho0 7 4/30/13 6:22 PM by waho0
Troubleshooting Stretch Stitch
How do I adjust the 'spread' of a patterned stretch stitch?
deeannb 4 4/29/13 7:45 PM by deeannb
With dark blue chiffon should I use light our dark bias tape?
HeidiBaccal 3 4/29/13 7:45 PM by PattyE
Self-fabric bindings for sleeveless knit tops - the finer points
online instructions that prevent gaping and/or bulk?
Liz in Cville 6 4/29/13 11:48 AM by marymary86
Can I sew a strait strech stich on the walking foot? (Pages 1 2)
I am asking because my velvet has a little strech since it has a knit backing.
Dana Cetz 10 4/29/13 9:24 AM by craigrama
Another question about my velvet project..
I wasnt going to do facing but line the whole outfit in satin.
Dana Cetz 0 4/27/13 11:56 PM by Dana Cetz
Very basic question...
How do I keep the paper flat?
Dana Cetz 9 4/27/13 10:05 PM by Dana Cetz
Sequential list of skills for beginner
looking for list of skills & information to use to both learn (myself) & to teach my daughters
cczw 8 4/27/13 6:22 PM by marymary86
Should I buy the Brother PE-770?
buying first embroidery machine
thefsm 4 4/27/13 5:56 PM by PattiAnnJ
Sewing with thick materials
adanac 7 4/27/13 8:51 AM by Elona
Blogs for beginners? (Pages 1 2)
Can anybody suggest any good ones?
Abaigael 12 4/27/13 6:38 AM by Abaigael
Reusing cut fabric (Pages 1 2)
Possible?
MrsCharisma 10 4/26/13 4:17 PM by ccris
Sleep sack zipper help
SophinaM 5 4/26/13 10:53 AM by SophinaM
Pattern notch placement
bebro 4 4/25/13 7:03 PM by beauturbo
Singer machine model 5127
Lizzy88 3 4/25/13 4:48 PM by Abaigael
Convertible pants
Using regular pants
Mparedon 2 4/24/13 5:21 PM by BriarRose
hemming!
jaelh 8 4/24/13 3:39 PM by NhiHuynh
wonky serger seam (Pages 1 2)
thegreenviolet 10 4/23/13 10:17 PM by plazaglass
sewing poly cotton to cotton
chokkles 3 4/23/13 6:44 PM by Marie367
Thread Overkill?
I may need to take an impulse purchase.
reetsi 7 4/23/13 5:59 PM by reetsi
Can embroidered trim be added to 300 weight polar fleece
Will polar fleece stretch too much to handle woven trim
Knorthc 8 4/23/13 6:52 AM by ryan's mom
Easy Pantie Pattern (Pages 1 2)
suzykue 12 4/22/13 3:11 PM by SandiMacD
shortening at the shortening line
RobA. 4 4/22/13 12:41 PM by PattiAnnJ
Sewing Cabinet Trouble
Parson's Sewing Cabinet
wendyc1276 0 4/21/13 8:39 PM by wendyc1276
simplicity 2894 help
I need some help my first tunic
lulubelle82 7 4/21/13 5:51 PM by PattyE
Backless dress with cowl neckline.
Raphael Froese 3 4/20/13 3:43 PM by Pamela R
v1314, what to use for the lining
carolinenixon 5 4/20/13 11:46 AM by PattyE
Bias tape from napped fabric
pieced, continuous, keeping track of the nap?
stirwatersblue 9 4/20/13 11:11 AM by solosmocker
Need help finding a pattern!
Vyci 2 4/19/13 5:41 PM by DonnaH
Grain lines
jsauer 7 4/19/13 5:24 PM by Nan Kay
Selvedges on Velvet fabric
Sewing floor to ceiling drapes
Alpinebixby 2 4/19/13 2:09 PM by solosmocker
Simple straight stitch gone wrong?
Grain lines causing straight stitch to be bad
beserres 5 4/19/13 12:01 PM by SewButterflySew
Best Way To Attach Bead Applique (Pages 1 2)
pederzani 11 4/18/13 6:52 PM by tourist
Can an embroidery machine do this? (Pages 1 2)
Trying to create J'Aton inspired gown
ysadora 18 4/18/13 6:50 PM by ysadora
How long does it take you? (Pages 1 2 3 4)
So many projects, so little time
MrsCharisma 39 4/18/13 5:50 PM by MrsCharisma
JoAnn's Fabrics-Bend, Or (Pages 1 2)
are they all bad or just my local store?
Foxsews 10 4/18/13 5:19 PM by beauturbo
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