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Susan Parker  |
Tennessee
Member since, 4/14/02
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Sewing Machine Review |
10/12/03 1:24 PM | Elna - 3005
It's a basic, mechanical machine with some "fancy" stitches built in. I like the drop in bobbin that I can see--some argue that you can't adjust the tension like on a front load bobbin but for the sewing I do I haven't had a need to adjust tension there.
I like slow/fast feature which is somewhat l...more... |
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| Store Review | 7/18/03 10:58 PM | Vogue Fabrics - Evanston
Have you bought anything from this store? If yes were the prices competitive? Yes, I purchased quite a bit of fabric when I visited the store yesterday. The prices were quite reasonable on high end fabrics and the in-store sales specials were UNBELIEVABLE. I was visiting Chicago for a trade show and...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/8/03 4:25 PM | Silhouette Patterns - 900 Carol's Jacket/Top
Edit 8 May 03: I wanted to add a note about the pattern. Recently I was doing a little shopping to see what styles are current and to see what I like that's currently in the shops. Why not copy RTW?
I saw a couple of jean jackets in loud colors and prints. Then I looked at the inside as I wanted t...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/5/03 3:21 PM | Silhouette Patterns - 3000 Pleated Pant
Pattern Description: Pleated Pant (converted to darted pant)
Pattern Sizing: Sizes 4-18 & 14W-28W
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? The front of the pant looked different than the pattern envelope due to the fact that I converted the pat...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 9/18/02 4:03 PM | Kwik Sew - 2881 Men's shirt, shorts & trunks
Since we got a spa for our back yard 3 years ago, my husband has complained about not being able to find a sleek, speedo-style swimsuit he liked. He can be rather picky which is not always a bad thing (he picked me, right?? HA HA HA HA). He just hates it when he wears a pair of swim trunks that fi...more... |
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I'm tired of buying clothes that fit poorly, so I am finally working to improve my fitting skills so my own custom made clothing will fit me and not Norma Wolfe. more
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