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Medeiros  |
California USA
Member since, 3/17/03
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| Sewing Expo Review | 3/29/08 2:18 PM | Quilt, Sewing and Craft Expo 2008
I paid $8.00 to park and $7.00 to enter this three-day event at Cal Expo (a huge exposition facility). The entry fee was good for three days. The square-footage occupied by this Expo was smaller than my house. I do not quilt, embroider or do crafts. I am interested only in garment sewing. There...more... |
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Sewing Machine Review |
9/18/05 11:47 PM | Janome - 405
I was in the middle of a project when my Bernina 1230's feed dogs stopped working. The repair shop (Meissner's Sewing Center in Sacramento) said it would be up to 2 weeks before I saw my machine again...I was desperate!
The store had a "State Fair Special" on several Janome models. This model w...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/11/05 2:25 PM | Burda - 3216 One-seam pants
Pattern Description: The pattern envelope describes these as "fitted" one-seam pants. There is a second view to make shorts.
Pattern Sizing:8-26 (European 34-52)
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, although I used a drapier fabric. T...more... |
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| Book Review | 8/2/05 12:56 PM | Pants for Real People Fitting Techniques
A DVD divided into four chapters that lasts 1 hour, 20 minutes. Pati Palmer demonstrates how to tissue-fit two different pants patterns to your body: a simple fitted pant, and a trouser with front pleats and a fly front. She bravely stands there in her leotards, demonstrating that she has all the...more... |
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| Store Review | 8/2/05 0:30 AM | NY Elegant Fabrics
Have you bought anything from this store? If yes were the prices competitive?NY Elegant Fabrics is located in the garment district of Manhattan. As such, its prices reflect a discount from regular retail. But this is generally NOT where one goes to get cheap stuff. I have purchased fabric there, ...more... |
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About Me
I've been sewing since junior high. My sewing tends to go in spurts, depending on work and family obligations. I do not quilt, embroider, or do home dec. I love garment construction, and am always ...more
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