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Topic	Started By	Replies	Last Post
knit sewalong for beginners (Pages 1 2 3 ... 51) knit top	LynnRowe	508	6/18/13 5:52 PM by sewpelican
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	304	5/30/13 11:33 PM by Ryvyan
Being a beginner is fun! (Pages 1 2 3 ... 21) Here's why...	Deepika	201	5/22/13 5:05 PM by melaniejade31
Reviews of Online classes at PR (Pages 1 2 3) A request	Thaiyal	26	5/19/13 5:17 AM by Mishogawear
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
walking foot can/should i always use it?	nzach	9	6/18/13 7:52 PM by PattiAnnJ
Bra making? (Pages 1 2 3 ... 43) Care to chat??	JennaF	429	6/18/13 4:05 PM by diane s
What sewing product/gadget do you most regret buying? (Pages 1 2 3 ... 8)	reetsi	74	6/17/13 10:57 PM by Rosews13
Thread tracing (Pages 1 2)	tg33	10	6/17/13 8:37 PM by blue mooney
Need a good simple blazer or jacket pattern	mollycoomer	4	6/17/13 8:33 PM by PetitePear
Serging blind hem on knits How do I set my serger to get a good blind hem on knits?	mochimo	4	6/17/13 5:09 PM by Laurie Lou
Help! Invisible zipper pull is off! Is it fixable?	LiinSd	7	6/16/13 1:41 PM by LiinSd
Men's Shirt -- Top Stitching the Collar Stand (Pages 1 2) Problems with gathers during top stitching	trbittner	16	6/16/13 1:04 PM by LiinSd
Excellent Youtube Channel for learning.... (Pages 1 2) Westlake College Youtube Videos	kcurtis	13	6/16/13 1:59 AM by kcurtis
pattern 9784 Help!!!!	janaben22	2	6/15/13 11:23 PM by Fictionfan
Pinning question	Miss Tre	2	6/15/13 7:55 PM by Miss Tre
Noob Bobbin Winding Questions (Pages 1 2)	Ubik	16	6/15/13 7:21 PM by dscheidt
HELP! Ready to throw bodice dress in garbage (Pages 1 2 3)	rimna5	27	6/15/13 12:01 PM by solosmocker
Smart Phone Apps for Sewing/Serging (Pages 1 2) What is available and what works well?	Sonut	11	6/14/13 3:09 PM by SquishSews
So annoyed SpandexWorld Shipping costs	JennaF	5	6/14/13 9:58 AM by Jacqui315
fabric width not 45" nor 60"	bklynwriter	5	6/14/13 7:10 AM by HDWen
How Do You Know if a Machine Has Twin Needle Ability?	Ubik	9	6/12/13 5:09 PM by mgmsrk1
sewing by hand (Pages 1 2) complete project beginning to end	bklynwriter	12	6/12/13 11:34 AM by ShantiSeamstressing
Help with pattern See & sew B 5734	Sr3460	1	6/11/13 6:47 PM by missticky2
extension table for singer	nzach	3	6/11/13 4:09 PM by Pj3g
Best sewing machines for knits (Pages 1 2 3) What machines have the stitches I need to sew knits?	Ginasan	23	6/11/13 6:57 AM by ryan's mom
pattern markings on chiffon fabric	bklynwriter	4	6/10/13 10:28 AM by Sewmissy2
which scissors paper or fabric	bklynwriter	5	6/10/13 2:07 AM by Kwaaked
Fusible interfacing glue on iron plate (Pages 1 2 3) Did something really dumb!	Muldini	24	6/9/13 5:33 PM by LynnRowe
Should you finish the edges of all your unhemmed seams? (woven fabric) (Pages 1 2) When to finish your edges and when to leave them alone	sewgerenuk	15	6/8/13 6:11 PM by Karla Kizer
Thread (Pages 1 2 3) What's a good brand?	bampitt	28	6/8/13 1:50 PM by PattiAnnJ
Zipper foot does not fit the presser foot shank Wrong size?	Trixiebme	5	6/8/13 4:12 AM by HDWen
Turning a facing into a lining How do I do this	Latrice722	2	6/7/13 11:39 PM by tinflutterby
Help with Burda instructions please Burda Style 4/2013 Pattern 106 Top	LibraDragon64	2	6/7/13 3:16 AM by LibraDragon64
Best lining for Liberty of London Tana Lawn Dress? (Pages 1 2)	laurendahl	15	6/6/13 8:28 PM by Kim12469
facings and lining do I need both?	newbie2008	3	6/6/13 8:03 PM by meleliza
Help with pattern instructions to "slash"	Mduffy14	4	6/6/13 1:51 PM by Mduffy14
Fabric for Kwik Sew 2805	soer	8	6/6/13 12:44 PM by soer
Ruffle Hem	rimna5	1	6/6/13 11:36 AM by diane s
Dress Forms (Pages 1 2) a want or a need	bklynwriter	19	6/5/13 9:23 PM by bklynwriter
My first collared shirt!!! (Pages 1 2)	Tibbie Mom	15	6/5/13 6:39 PM by Tibbie Mom
Facing too wide? Same width as shoulder	amysayssew	1	6/5/13 6:16 PM by Doris W. in TN
Type of fabric to use with the pattern...	Allysew	5	6/5/13 1:01 PM by CathrynR
puckered seams (Pages 1 2) What causes them and how do I avoid them?	mrs quickly	10	6/4/13 7:25 PM by stirwatersblue
Buying a used sewing machine	Gardengirl9	9	6/4/13 2:40 PM by Gardengirl9
Best place to buy Schmetz needles? (Pages 1 2) in bulk	rfsews	13	6/4/13 10:13 AM by PollyBee9
Channeling for swimsuit Notions for swimsuit	SunFlowers	2	6/4/13 4:25 AM by SandiMacD
Thread tension question on light vinyl Bottom thread wonky on lightweight vinyl	beserres	4	6/3/13 9:37 PM by deeannb
Warmer fabrics (Pages 1 2) sewing a skirt for winter	darklyndsea	12	6/3/13 8:31 AM by SamiSharma
Dress sewing pattern	Allysew	1	6/3/13 2:31 AM by BriarRose
stabilizers or treatment for fine knits? (Pages 1 2) having trouble with a knit project	deeannb	14	6/2/13 11:01 AM by deeannb
Beginner Sergers Elna Lock Pro 4 DE	Peddles	5	6/2/13 10:51 AM by Peddles
how best to dye fabric (Pages 1 2)	rmusic1	10	6/1/13 3:05 PM by Nikki
French Curve and skirt stabalizing underlining?	zamiel	2	6/1/13 1:45 PM by stirwatersblue
How far from the bust point should darts end?	thefunimalist	1	5/31/13 7:33 AM by SandiMacD
pockets need 'em, want 'em	bklynwriter	5	5/30/13 9:31 PM by Sewandwrite
Sewing Machine Options New sewing machine for a beginner	deegz	5	5/30/13 8:16 PM by deegz
Pattern size by shoulder measurement or how to choose (Pages 1 2) Patterns for tops or dresses	kc	10	5/30/13 4:25 PM by Speech girl
bias binding tape (Pages 1 2) i am rebellious!	bklynwriter	14	5/30/13 4:02 PM by stirwatersblue
side-elastic waistband	rimna5	5	5/30/13 10:41 AM by rimna5
Transferring marks from pattern pieces to fabric (Pages 1 2) What is the best way to do this?	WantToSewAgain	13	5/30/13 10:18 AM by JudieL
Making bias tape to match chiffon fabric Making bias tape from sheer fabric	Carolyn A	6	5/29/13 10:06 PM by solosmocker
Swimsuit Elastic Trouble (Pages 1 2)	Adica	10	5/29/13 10:40 AM by Adica
Brother xl2600i buttonhole foot (Pages 1 2) buttonhole foot missing bracket?	JennyQNY	15	5/29/13 8:29 AM by mattcash
Confusion with Cambie!	ngitanjali89	2	5/28/13 10:31 PM by ngitanjali89
I want to know allll your secretsssss!	Felixmaster	4	5/28/13 3:33 PM by kkkkaty
Best Patterns for Beginners Need I say more	fluentfox	9	5/28/13 2:28 AM by BriarRose
Best first machine to buy for attaching binding (Pages 1 2 3) binder foot and binder attachment	lefty77	24	5/27/13 4:27 PM by lefty77
How do I build my sewing skills? (Pages 1 2 3)	Sewncooknmom	21	5/27/13 2:18 PM by Fannie Rebecca
a beginner's question that might be redundant... (Pages 1 2) sewing seams	misty60820	11	5/27/13 12:06 PM by Tibbie Mom
best way to ease (Pages 1 2)	Calendria	11	5/26/13 6:54 PM by Calendria
finishing seams when to finish	bklynwriter	7	5/26/13 9:14 AM by bklynwriter
Need advice on needle choice Topstitching on denim	plazaglass	4	5/25/13 9:58 PM by plazaglass
Simplicity pattern 2189 Help - Interfacing? Questions about interfacing - is it or isn't it?	Psyche Bemused	2	5/25/13 9:12 PM by Psyche Bemused
Maternity pants for a friend What size?	Immelu	5	5/25/13 8:42 PM by michellep74
rotary cutter blades ceramic blades	carolbee	4	5/24/13 10:02 PM by carolbee
Your Very First Item (Pages 1 2 3 ... 5) What was the first item you successfully sewed?	DonnaH	42	5/24/13 9:32 PM by carry
Rotary blade or scissors? (Pages 1 2 3)	Mishogawear	24	5/23/13 2:30 AM by annsew65
Should I buy the Brother PE-770? buying first embroidery machine	thefsm	9	5/22/13 7:13 PM by CdnSkier
This place is great	Mishogawear	6	5/21/13 5:36 PM by Mishogawear
Pants with back zip? couple of questions...	stirwatersblue	9	5/21/13 11:27 AM by skae
What is a Peplum? It DOES say no such thing as a silly question...	jennierigg	9	5/20/13 3:45 PM by MrsCharisma
Tracing pattern a little big. Reducing waist and hip size.	kayakpeak	1	5/20/13 9:17 AM by mgmsrk1
Best user friendly monagrammimg machine? Looking to upgrade to a new machine	Shea0528	2	5/20/13 7:52 AM by Sewmissy2
Storing downloaded printed patterns Storing downloaded printed patterns	Dani3114	6	5/20/13 3:31 AM by Dani3114
Top stitching seams	spunkyso	5	5/18/13 10:10 PM by spunkyso
Help!! Twine needle woes I'm only getting one set of stitches :(	ltmc	9	5/18/13 5:15 PM by MartiP
stabilizer question	RobA.	7	5/18/13 4:55 PM by PattyE
Help attaching waistband to jeans?	mattcash	3	5/18/13 2:16 PM by lgrande
best pants pattern for beginner (Pages 1 2)	aquamarineerica	10	5/18/13 12:27 PM by aquamarineerica
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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