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

Topic	Started By	Replies	Last Post
knit sewalong for beginners (Pages 1 2 3 ... 50) knit top	LynnRowe	493	5/15/13 10:24 PM by Marie367
Dress Forms (Pages 1 2 3 ... 36) what to consider before I buy	ivory	350	5/15/13 12:23 PM by MrsCharisma
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
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
Being a beginner is fun! (Pages 1 2 3 ... 21) Here's why...	Deepika	200	11/8/12 6:17 PM by kimdkus
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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