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

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Pinned Topic Dress Forms (Pages 1 2 3 ... 32)
what to consider before I buy
ivory 311 11/20/09 9:18 PM by ukdame
Pinned Topic Are you a beginner looking for a machine? (Pages 1 2 3 ... 23)
Here's my advice. . . others are welcome to add to it
Talitha 221 11/4/09 11:24 AM by Mufffet
Pinned Topic Books for Beginners (Pages 1 2 3 ... 9)
please list your faves for our beginners!
MaryT 84 9/22/09 8:33 AM by Army Wife
Pinned Topic Reviews of Online classes at PR (Pages 1 2 3)
A request
Thaiyal 23 9/12/09 6:24 PM by SandiMacD
Pinned Topic Being a beginner is fun! (Pages 1 2 3 ... 19)
Here's why...
Deepika 182 8/19/09 4:13 PM by ggexpansive
Your Suggestions for a Beginner Skirt Pattern
Teaching a class and would like to know what is best
Miss Fairchild 0 11/21/09 4:08 PM by Miss Fairchild
Blind Hem woes
Cannot make a decent blind hem. What an I doing wrong?
ukdame 7 11/21/09 3:46 PM by Kayseri
Using silk organza as sraight seam binding
Passionfruit 0 11/21/09 2:57 PM by Passionfruit
Forward shoulders - forward arm tilt
obsessed with sewing 5 11/21/09 9:25 AM by Doris W. in TN
Help
Kitty ate pattern piece - M5591
CurlySu717 0 11/21/09 3:21 AM by CurlySu717
Working with jersey knit
puckering problem
gladeofmelons 3 11/20/09 8:42 PM by ukdame
Need help with 1st project
collieman 7 11/20/09 6:36 AM by JudyP
Easy pattern for a winter jacket
Looking for an easy pattern for a wool jacket
horseandsewing 2 11/19/09 11:24 PM by Ariadne
goofed on darts
lulurose 6 11/19/09 9:39 PM by sewinggeek
Lining an unlined skirt with no waistband
Where do I put the interfacing?
whirrclunk 7 11/19/09 7:57 PM by Fictionfan
Is there only one Disney compatible machine?
I've only seen one
Ariadne 8 11/19/09 7:15 PM by Jannie
Identifying Hand Needles
DarkMorford 3 11/19/09 1:09 PM by phkat
Double needle setup?
Help
mwalk 8 11/19/09 1:09 PM by kkkkaty
Simp. 4577 beginner pattern?
SavannahSue 1 11/18/09 10:13 PM by Ruth C
Applying Bias Tape
lizstanton08 5 11/18/09 7:09 PM by lizstanton08
By Way of Introduction... (Pages 1 2)
New to this site, slightly less new to sewing
DarkMorford 12 11/18/09 2:53 PM by Deepika
sweater fabric?
nikarphar 2 11/18/09 1:21 PM by FirecrackerKTM
Learning to Fit
Best Project to Start With
lizstanton08 7 11/18/09 1:09 PM by lulurose
slit in front on a neckline
Need help and or hints
Loreo51 6 11/18/09 12:58 PM by Mufffet
Girl's nightgown
Prairie nightgowns?
Ariadne 3 11/18/09 12:24 PM by Ariadne
Combo machine or buy seperately?
chisgran 2 11/18/09 10:38 AM by RJFoote
Winding the bobbin
thread is very loose
Amykakes 3 11/18/09 9:16 AM by CM_Sews
Recutting a collar
Carrie P 3 11/17/09 5:31 PM by Tom P
Bias Tape for Guys (Pages 1 2 3)
#%@#
x2795 21 11/17/09 5:09 PM by phkat
All Hail Debbie Cook! (Pages 1 2 3 4)
SG1 35 11/17/09 5:08 PM by pakrk
Muslin, do you use interfacing?
tg33 8 11/17/09 12:27 PM by mamaore
Can I use stiff needlework linen for interfacing (Pages 1 2)
with camelhair skirt?
birdmcfarland 11 11/17/09 12:25 PM by birdmcfarland
Softer serger seams?
Tam Lin 5 11/17/09 0:22 AM by Tam Lin
Help on finding/making a pattern for a certain type of cap
gerdv 3 11/16/09 1:20 AM by marec
sleeve placket woes
putting in the sleeve packet on the cuff
ren_kitty 2 11/15/09 5:42 PM by ren_kitty
Shoulder seam comes forward
is this design ? If not, how to fix it
RIKA325 7 11/14/09 9:45 PM by GlButterfly
Help with BWOF Trousers
126 Nov 2009
christine99 0 11/14/09 8:35 PM by christine99
Tactel Nylon Knit
Judy Kski 0 11/14/09 8:31 PM by Judy Kski
This knit is driving me nuts
Tension issues and stitches that pull clean out
~E 4 11/14/09 7:47 PM by sew2006
Are pattern sizes different with different companies. (Pages 1 2 3)
Why is this not even close to the right size????
Pyrose 26 11/14/09 5:55 PM by Elona
this skirt might be the end of me!
waist - interfacing, how to finish McCalls 3830
sheri h 5 11/14/09 1:54 AM by jilly cooper
lining a skirt - no lining called for in pattern (Pages 1 2)
How to make lining for skirt w/o lining in pattern?
newbie2008 13 11/13/09 11:49 PM by BettyJones
Cotton Slip
apeez 8 11/13/09 1:50 PM by goodworks1
Arrgh buttonholes, arrgh.
indianajoni 9 11/13/09 11:08 AM by Doris W. in TN
fusible interfacing
McCalls skirt pattern
sheri h 2 11/13/09 6:26 AM by Claire in Montreal
What's the best way to make a thread carrier?
They DO mean a belt loop, right?
Tiger B 5 11/13/09 4:00 AM by DarkMorford
darts - do I trim the excess?
sheri h 4 11/12/09 8:39 PM by Nancy K
Uniquely You or Fabulous Fit Dress Form...or Wire? (Pages 1 2)
What do you recommend?
lizstanton08 17 11/12/09 7:32 PM by sha.chanel
does a knit waistband need reinforcing?
joclin 0 11/12/09 2:22 AM by joclin
I'm new here
SmileBright 5 11/11/09 9:31 PM by meesa
My machine is NOT happy!! (Pages 1 2 3 4)
MelissaSewing 33 11/11/09 3:32 PM by tourist
little gap at the bottom of zipper
how do I close this up?
sheri h 3 11/11/09 12:22 PM by Sewinglady1947
McCalls 3830
what does this mean?
sheri h 3 11/10/09 1:42 PM by chrisquilts_2
Should I make a size smaller?
Using stretch fabric on pants pattern
loopylulu 3 11/10/09 0:38 AM by loopylulu
making a perfect dart
sheri h 5 11/9/09 12:21 PM by Sewinglady1947
Having a BWTF moment with Ottobre pattern! Can you help?
Pants with Back Waist Elastic..1-2005-25
chrisquilts_2 2 11/9/09 11:13 AM by chrisquilts_2
ASG
inkybella 4 11/9/09 11:08 AM by Jacqui315
Zippers!! AAGGHH
inkybella 6 11/9/09 0:52 AM by marec
Making an UNlined jacket out of a lined one
How do you do this?
Rybe 1 11/8/09 7:02 PM by solosmocker
McCall's 3830 question about pattern placement
sheri h 1 11/8/09 11:21 AM by moushka
Seams Great in Australia??
ajax 8 11/8/09 0:18 AM by ajax
Simple but Unique Patterns for Girls
inkybella 2 11/7/09 8:56 PM by inkybella
Bias binding vs. bias facing
Can I switch?
newbie2008 0 11/7/09 4:37 PM by newbie2008
seam finishes for a princess seam? (Pages 1 2)
what would you use
newbie2008 11 11/7/09 5:01 AM by newbie2008
sewing with polar fleece
non-stretch pattern okay?
Mary A Hodge 6 11/6/09 10:04 PM by Mary A Hodge
Walking foot for applying bias tape
lizstanton08 9 11/6/09 3:05 PM by CynthiaSue
Invisible zipper question
gladeofmelons 9 11/6/09 1:43 PM by Lynnelle
Vogue vest (7488) final stitching hitch
fieldstudies 2 11/5/09 5:45 PM by fieldstudies
turning my facing inside
lulurose 4 11/5/09 2:26 PM by lulurose
Pattern calls for an underlining
gladeofmelons 3 11/5/09 12:33 PM by lilyofthevalley
fitting a shoulder to altered bodice
newbie2008 1 11/4/09 3:19 PM by lakaribane
One day garment project (Pages 1 2)
MSDST8 10 11/4/09 10:45 AM by tourist
New to serging & sweatpant question
making toddler by serging?
mh901 9 11/3/09 7:45 PM by JEF
Help with Burda 7886
Construction Techniques
Greenchic3 2 11/3/09 2:40 PM by Joan1954
do i need to line this skirt?
sheri h 2 11/3/09 8:16 AM by Doris W. in TN
ensuring hem is straight on skirt
sheri h 4 11/3/09 1:39 AM by sheri h
My First Project
CreativeDesigner 7 11/2/09 6:06 PM by gladeofmelons
Stitch does not match selected stitch pattern
vickybunnyangel 4 11/2/09 5:08 PM by Doris W. in TN
Construction steps for a skirt
mamaore 1 11/2/09 3:24 PM by lilyofthevalley
button hole on waistband
mamaore 5 11/2/09 2:45 PM by mamaore
vogue pattern size
barbw 1 10/31/09 1:49 PM by ladybegood
Lining for a dolman tunic?
where to sew and where to leave open...
sewfrequent 0 10/31/09 9:29 AM by sewfrequent
Help with Piping
Army Wife 7 10/30/09 8:25 PM by solosmocker
Trouble sewing "Lizard Foil" Fabric
Philliegirl 4 10/30/09 8:20 PM by solosmocker
Zipper insertion - order
shopgrrl 2 10/30/09 7:56 PM by Fruzzle
can I use crushed panne velvet for this dress?
aquamarineerica 1 10/30/09 6:38 PM by Idunna
Do Wrap dresses suit those without curves? (Pages 1 2)
Pattern type body type suitablity wrap dress
Brond 13 10/30/09 4:24 PM by Nancy K
finishing seams
zig zag
sheri h 5 10/29/09 7:58 AM by Miss Fairchild
Pretreating wool flannel (Pages 1 2)
The care instructions say hand-wash or dry clean...
kellyhogaboom 12 10/28/09 10:40 PM by Joan1954
Presser Feet--What do I need?
Jackpot1976 2 10/28/09 1:45 PM by stirwatersblue
Turned hem (Pages 1 2 3)
Is there a fast, easy way to do this evenly and w/out burning your fingers?
cutestcutie 21 10/28/09 9:09 AM by Lisa Laree
Tailor's Tacks
How to Keep Them in the Fabric
lizstanton08 4 10/27/09 8:24 PM by AnneM
can't decipher Burda pattern zipper front (Pages 1 2 3 ... 5)
zippers?
avatrx 45 10/27/09 2:20 PM by GlButterfly
Bernina 930 Record
New to me
lube lu 5 10/27/09 11:57 AM by lube lu
How to pick the right seam finish
RenaeA 7 10/27/09 11:25 AM by RenaeA
Can I use sweatshirt fleece with this pattern?
KP_in_SF 1 10/26/09 7:59 PM by Fruzzle
Tee shirt collar sticking out
fitting
cerulean 7 10/26/09 3:31 PM by cerulean
Scarf
material
Amykakes 1 10/25/09 5:56 PM by marec
FABRICS
quality fabrics
Amykakes 5 10/25/09 1:19 PM by Sweetsong
Evening up hems
How do you trim the inside after turning up?
dr. liz 7 10/25/09 12:05 PM by tourist
stitch quality impacted by start/stop?
newbie2008 1 10/25/09 9:49 AM by nancy2001
enlarging pattern templates from magazine
I was wanting to start making chistmas bear but i had to do this...
sew cool sew creative 4 10/24/09 10:58 PM by sew cool sew creative
Gathering foot (Pages 1 2)
Easy? Worth it? Will I use it?
sambient 10 10/23/09 4:48 PM by Therisa
Fabric Rosebuds
Need help on how to make fabric rosebuds
hyunjoo 4 10/23/09 10:39 AM by ConnieBJ
pullover measurements
Sandy D. 2 10/22/09 11:18 PM by diane s
A Completely silly question
FBA & FFRP
Vellela 2 10/22/09 10:24 PM by Vellela

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