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| Robie Kentspeth |
Texas USA
Member since, 8/28/03
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| Sewing Tip | 12/15/05 9:11 AM | Removing chalk
I just discovered a great way to remove tailor's chalk.
This is similar to WandaJ's tip but different enough that I thought I'd post it...
I was frustrated because I was having a hard time removing chalk from a sandwashed fabric. I used a leftover piece of heavy flannel from a previous project an...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 7/2/05 3:48 PM | Securing patterns; aligning pattern grainline with the fabric grain
First, a little background:
I use a cardboard table protector with a grid marked off in inches on my table; mine also has true bias marked on it. I can't imagine sewing without it anymore! If you don't have one, you can still use this tip but you'll have to slide the fabric rather than pivoting i...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 7/2/05 1:38 PM | Lingerie for Dummies (literally!)
Whenever I am making a garment for which there may be a lingerie-exposure problem (plunging front or back neckline or boatneck, for example), I put my existing lingerie on my dress form dummy while I'm fitting. This lets me know whether 1) I need to change the fit of the garment or 2) I need to buy...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 1/27/04 2:03 AM | More bobbin storage ideas
I store my bobbins in the boxes in which AOL sends their free software. The boxes are made of metal and are very shallow, so the bobbins lay in a single layer in the box. I asked my friends to save them and now I have to turn away these boxes! I mark the lid so that I can know which boxes has whi...more... |
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About Me
In a former life, I was a costume designer in NYC. Costumes are fun but I love really fine sewing!
I usually sew for others but lately have been wanting to sew clothes for ME!
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