Sewing In General

can someone help me with a click2print problem?

feeds@yuku.com (biggeyes) — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:25:28 GMT

I'm about to pull out my hair! I have printed out all the pdf files, the directions and the pattern envelope. Now when I try to print the actual pattern, it won't print. I've used both Mozilla and IE, on 2 different computers and 2 different printers. Nothing. I finally noticed it was saying I didn't have Active X installed. So, I googled all over the place and according to everything I read, Active X is automatically installed with IE, I just had to change my security...

Want to help women in Iraq learn to sew?

feeds@yuku.com (Jnanayogi33) — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 13:46:39 GMT

Hello everyone!

I wanted to say hi and tell y'all about an effort being run by some US troops in Iraq. They're trying to supply a local women's union in Al-Qaim with sewing machines and sewing kits so that they can learn to sew for themselves and eventually even set up businesses in the Al-Qaim community.

We think it is a great opportunity for Iraqi women in that area, so we really wanted to help them out. Through the Hugs Project (a registered 501c(3) nonprofit organization),...

Fabric Stores in California

feeds@yuku.com (FABRIC ADDICT) — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:31:54 GMT

Hello all. I am new to sewing and live in California, often traveling between San Francisco and Los Angeles. I was wondering if anyone could recommend their favorite fabric stores in California. Thanks.

Sewing & Whats for Dinner?

feeds@yuku.com (Craftybear2005) — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:34:15 GMT

Hi,

You know we are all busy sewing and it is hard to think of good fast meals to make? So I thought I would create this thread "Whats for Dinner" so we can post cool recipes so we can have more time to sew, sew, sew!

Come on ladies! Do you also love to use crockpots!

Karen from Indiana, USA (Birthday, Nov. 15, 1956)

Roll Call for 2007

feeds@yuku.com (Craftybear2005) — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:31:57 GMT

Hi,

It looks like members haven't been posting so I thought I would create this roll call for 2007 so we can find out what others are sewing and get to know each other.

I'm Karen (Birthday November 15, 1956) and live in Indiana, USA.

I am looking for easy cool sewing patterns for items to make. I was looking at your free patterns (Heart Sachet)so I printed it out but the instructions were cut off on the right side so don't have the full directions to learn to make this. I...

cool sewing site

feeds@yuku.com (angel1947) — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:25:33 GMT

I found a new site the other day called www.sewing.com - i went there in the past but it's all new now and pretty cool. they have a nice gallery and a really big dictionary of sewing words. anyone who likes sewing should check it out.

i think theyre based in america as they have a big calendar of sewing events and they all seem to be american sewing events. they have some nice free projects with photos to show you how to make them as well.

www.Clothinglabels4U.com
[link=http://www.Clothinglabels4U.com]www.Clothinglabels4U.com[/link]

patterns

feeds@yuku.com (tkh1957) — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 06:09:20 GMT

I have several patterns for sale for window treatments and one for chair pads.

Looking for some fabric

feeds@yuku.com (ZenSewing) — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 05:55:20 GMT

I'm looking for the fabric I used in this cathedral window project - anyone have any they'd like to get rid of?

www.teeshirtmemories.com/...g=1&f=#pic

Irons

feeds@yuku.com (Temair) — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 18:26:48 GMT

My iron has kicked the bucket. I dropped it a couple too many times and although it still gets hot and will get the job done, the reservoir no longer stays shut and I get spills of water all over everything.

I don't iron our clothes very often, and really only use it for sewing. I do have little ones so some safety features would be nice. The one I have has a retractable cord and automatically shuts off after x number of minutes standing up unused.

Which irons do you folks...

Sewing Machine Repair Classes

feeds@yuku.com (love2sew2) — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:12:21 GMT

Has anyone attended a Ray White Sewing Machine Repair Class? I found his site (www.whitesewingcenter.com/repairclass.php) after extensive searches on the web. He has a class scheduled for Las Vegas at the end of March and beginning of April and I am thinking about attending. I am seriously tired of taking my machines (mechanical) in for repairs. I am hoping this will be the answer. So, if anyone has gone to one of these classes, please let me know what they are like. I love the older machines...

Top stitching or finished edge, which is correct?

feeds@yuku.com (lstorksen) — Sat, 05 Nov 2005 22:42:10 GMT

I am making stuff from fleece ( who isn't) and i like to finish my seamed edges, I am in a debate as to what that is called, is it " top stiching " or "Clean finishing" not that it matter but I am trying to find a sewing machine foot that will guide my edge better to give it an even edge on the seam, it kinda makes it look like piping but is just a " top stitch" next to the seam. My problem is I am not always 100% even on the edging and any variation can be seen...

drainpipe trousers?

feeds@yuku.com (gingazrkwl) — Sat, 13 Aug 2005 06:26:51 GMT

hey there!
i am desperate to turn a pair of flared trousers into drainpipes (skinny legged very!)
please could somebody tell me the sewing tip or technique of how to do this.
xxx

New here - 1960's Batman/Robin pattern?

feeds@yuku.com (Galadriel Bearer of Nenya) — Thu, 07 Oct 2004 18:36:56 GMT

Hey all! I've been sewing for about a year, and really loving it. I've made three Lord of the Rings costumes, a tote bag, and... some other stuff that I don't remember at nary 11 o'clock at night.

I'm looking for a child's Batman and Robin pattern, preferrably to look more like the 1960's costumes. But the direct style is not a problem, if there is any sort of...

question about fraying

feeds@yuku.com (momtwojade) — Thu, 29 Jul 2004 09:20:35 GMT

Hi I am really new to any kind of sewing and I wanted to make a "memory quilt" for my kids and I was given some nice material for the base quilt. What I wanted to do is sew patches made by me and the kids about things that have happened in the years... Well here is my question the patch material I chose is a satiney polester (probably not a great material for patches for a beginner) and I cut out one patch and sewed (by hand don't have a machine) the edges under and now the material...

Morse Sewing Machine manual

feeds@yuku.com (stitchwitch) — Mon, 19 Jul 2004 12:44:38 GMT

Hello. I just acquired a 45 year old Morse sewing machine. I was told the company is now out of business. I need a manual for the machine. Can anyone help?

Thanks!

Do you watch any TV sewing shows?

feeds@yuku.com (mrnicksgirl) — Tue, 11 Nov 2003 11:47:50 GMT

I watch "Sew Simple" (I think thats the name of it) on DIY TV, with Susan Kalge .. its pretty good, sometimes I think she gets too excited over little things, but I guess we all have little things we get excited over! I really liked an episode where she sewed a small bag, like a messenger bag. I wanted to save it on tape but DH didn't have any extra tapes!