|
|
| Book Review | 7/18/11 1:33 AM | Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach
Full book title
Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration (2nd Edition)
I have the first edition of this book, and it is indispensable in terms of diagnosing and solving fit problems. They diagnose some fitting problems I haven't ...more... |
| 6 comments |
| |
| Notion Review | 7/16/11 4:06 PM | Rowenta - Rowenta steam iron DX-8906 1750 watts
Yes, I know lots of people hate Rowenta irons, and also hate auto-off. But I've had good luck with irons, and I actually like the auto-off (more on that below). My last Rowenta is still going after 15 years or so. I just wanted one with more watts and more steam
What is this notion used for?
Pressi...more... |
| 2 comments |
| |
| Notion Review | 7/17/11 1:15 PM | Other - DeLonghi Stiromeglio Compact PRO 300 Ironing System with Pressurized Boiler
UPDATED AGAIN:
I returned this and got a good old iron in its place.
UPDATED:
Well, my idea about avoiding water-spotting turned out to be wishful thinking. Every time I pick up the iron, if I haven't used it for, say, 5 minutes or more, I have to hold it over some spare fabric and let it steam ...more... |
| 2 comments |
| |
| Sewing Machine Review | 7/29/10 1:17 AM | Baby Lock - Ellisimo
Yes I know I haven't had the machine very long, but I have been drooling over it for a while and knew I wanted it. I downloaded and read the manual before I took the plunge. (And I'd better sell my other big machine soon to pay for this one!) BTW, the manual is one of the best I have ever seen. I sa...more... |
| 19 comments |
| |
 |
Sewing Machine Review |
4/11/07 1:22 PM | Bernina - 1630
I just bought this machine on ebay and I love it!! I have had other Bernina's in the past (180 and 1230), but sold them both. I felt the 180 was just too expensive for me to justify owning it considering how many of its features I didn't use, and I just never liked the way the 1130 ran (even though ...more... |
| 14 comments |
| |
|
Conversations I am participating in
|
|
About Me
more
 | send me a PM |
| My Reviews |
| patterns: 5 |
| books: 1 |
| s/m: 3 |
| notions: 3 |
| tips: 1 |
|
