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| Book Review | 1/14/08 3:34 PM | Fabulous Fit (Second Edition)
I had never heard of this book before taking several fitting classes with Lorraine Henry. Lorraine is listed as a fitting expert in the book acknowledgments and after taking her classes, I believe she truly is one of the best!
This book is a university textbook, used in fashion design schools.
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| Sewing Tip | 1/14/08 1:35 PM | Using a Rowenta Iron
At the risk of starting a lengthy discussion on why people hate their Rowentas and how awful they are, etc., etc . I'm posting this in hopes it will help.
I've had several Rowentas over the last 25 years and I've NEVER had one go bad. I literally wear them out or just decide I want a new one, su...more... |
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Notion Review |
1/14/08 1:19 PM | Rowenta - Soleplate Cleaning Kit
What is this notion used for? Cleaning the soleplate of a Rowenta iron. I had seen this at both Bed, Bath and Beyond and Joannes but made the mistake of assuming it was the same stuff as the Dritz iron cleaner -- which just sort of works.
I had a $5. couple from BB&B so decided to try it as the b...more... |
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Notion Review |
1/14/08 1:13 PM | Other - Colonial NeedleHolster
What is this notion used for?I spotted this on the notion wall at Hancock Fabrics last week and bought two of them! I change the type of needle I'm sewing with quite often but sometimes forget what I've got in the machine. (old age perk!) I try to remember to either lay the needle case nearby or w...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 11/25/07 2:35 PM | Simplicity - 4053 Boys and Men's Jacket, Vests..
Pattern Description: Boys' and Men's Jacket, Vests, Hats and Scarf.
I purchased a similar vest for 6-year-old granddaughter at a ''recycle'' clothing store in perfect condition that had originally come from Kid's Gap. Her 4-year brother wanted one too but this grandma couldn't find one anywhere,...more... |
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