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From: MaryW
Date: 12-28-2003, 10:12 AM (1 of 63)
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We will be having some more beginner lessons in sewing in 2004. I have a few things planned, but first will be posting some information on getting acquainted with your machine. One of the lesson plans will be on an unlined jacket and another will be a simple wrap skirt. These will not begin until March sometime. If you or someone you know is interested in these projects, let me know. 
MaryW
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From: Linda Marie
Date: 12-28-2003, 10:58 AM (2 of 63)
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I think this is wonderful that you are offering these. I have tried to locate sewing classes in my area (SC) and there just aren't any around. I have sewn off and on for years but it doesn't hurt to take a refresher course--plus I would love for my daughter to learn to sew--if nothing else than to make a few uniforms for herself. I'm too slow at sewing to keep her in clothes. Finding a site that remembers that not everyone is an experienced sewist is very refreshing. Thanks! 
Linda Marie
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Member since: 12-20-2003 Total posts: 26 
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From: brendalou
Date: 12-28-2003, 11:28 AM (3 of 63)
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Sign me up. That seems to be the only way I actually get a project for myself finished - they usually end up in the "I'll get back to it next year pile which never seems to happen and I end up throwing it away cuz I don't remember what size or pattern I started with in the beginning and I lost the directions" -BrendaLou 
==Brenda Lou
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From: talking_head
Date: 12-29-2003, 02:09 PM (4 of 63)
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Sign me up too !!
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Cheers! Savani |
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From: plrlegal
Date: 12-30-2003, 02:36 PM (5 of 63)
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Brendalou: I'm sometimes not the most organized person around but I've found that when I start a new sewing/quilting project if I get a 1 or 2 gallon (2 gallon seems to work best) zip loc bag and once I have my pattern, fabric, notions, etc. assembled for the project I just keep it all together in that bag then when I go back to it, it's still all together. Patsy Patsy
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From: james.diane
Date: 12-31-2003, 01:22 AM (6 of 63)
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Mary, I would be interested in this too.
Diane :)
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User: james.diane
Member since: 09-23-2003 Total posts: 100 |
From: MaryW
Date: 12-31-2003, 05:57 AM (7 of 63)
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Patsy, happy New Year. where have you been?
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: maps
Date: 12-31-2003, 08:33 AM (8 of 63)
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sounds like fun!!!! add me to your list Mary.
Marge
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 12-31-2003, 04:15 PM (9 of 63)
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I am interested in the unlined jacket especially... I need a new one of those... Well, maybe I want a new one of those... Ha ! I really have been searching for a short jacket with some type of collar. (preferable a mandarin collar) I saw one in a rtw ad and it was beautiful, but they did not have my size..Just my luck.. Sew With Love
Libby |
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From: plrlegal
Date: 12-31-2003, 05:06 PM (10 of 63)
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Hey Mary! Glad to hear that you had a great Christmas. I was on vacation (West Virginia) Dec. 18 - 23rd and since then I've been home sick with this respiratory bug that someone so graciously shared with me. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: MartySews
Date: 12-31-2003, 07:28 PM (11 of 63)
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Hi Mary, May I recommend McCall's pattern #3792 for an unlined jacket. It is easy and is a classic fit that comes multi-sized (8 - 22). It's called a 2 Hour project and can be made up in wool, wool blends, fleece, corduroy, synthetic suede or border prints. One can even use contrasting fabrics for collar and pocket bands. It's one of my favorites for a quick outer jacket. Happy Stitching! Marty It takes one moment to change a life.
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From: james.diane
Date: 01-01-2004, 11:35 PM (12 of 63)
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I've had a look at this pattern - looks ideal for us beginners! What do you think, Mary? I really want to follow these lessons - I'm moving to my new house ( with a sewing room!) on 6th Feb. so I will (hopefully) be unpacked and ready to go when these lessons start. Thank you for this, Mary!
Diane :)
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User: james.diane
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From: Lise
Date: 01-02-2004, 07:08 AM (13 of 63)
Sign me up too although I'm going to buy the McCall's pattern today (If I can get the car out of my snow filled driveway ) and probably won't be able to wait for the classes to start.
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User: Lise
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From: talking_head
Date: 01-02-2004, 01:20 PM (14 of 63)
I like the mandarin collar  .. Maybe we can do it in spring colors What's the hot color this spring?p.s. I lousy dresser I am, my new year's resolution is to dress chic-ly My mom had a heart-attack when I told her
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Cheers! Savani |
User: talking_head
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From: talking_head
Date: 01-02-2004, 01:34 PM (15 of 63)
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Butterick 3927???? It's half off too http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/butterick/shop.cgi?s.item.100003927=x&TI=10006&pageNum=1&M=&UK=31756697 Vogue 7806, 7739, 7714 looks chic too http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/voguepatterns/shop.cgi?s.item.200007806=x&TI=20010&pageNum=1&M=&UK=31756719 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cheers! Savani |
User: talking_head
Member since: 12-17-2003 Total posts: 90
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From: LindaLou
Date: 01-04-2004, 11:07 PM (16 of 63)
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Mary, Please include me too for this new beginner's sewing lesson. I have tried Lesson 1 and my skirt turned out Ok, but I need more practice. A simple unlined jacket would be great. Thank you for a great New Year idea. Looking forward to this project. LindaLou New Year's Resolution: Sew and Sew and Sew!!! |
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Member since: 09-29-2002 Total posts: 1 |
From: lizpaye
Date: 01-08-2004, 09:46 AM (17 of 63)
| Count me in!!! |
User: lizpaye
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: kelso
Date: 01-11-2004, 04:38 PM (18 of 63)
| I would also be interested in beginner sewing, any sewing lessons. Thanks kelso |
User: kelso
Member since: 05-01-2003 Total posts: 6
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From: Luv2CUSmile
Date: 01-12-2004, 09:02 AM (19 of 63)
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Hi Mary & everyone! I am new here and well, you can say new to sewing it's been so long- at any rate, how would these "on-line" lessons work? I have been reading over the "sewing lessons" on the forum channels and there is some great info there- would this be done similar or what? I am afraid I may need some "extra" attention to begin again- LOL My main problem (I am thinking) is trying to "rush" back into it- I need a good refresher but want to know all there is to know at once ratherthan waiting- LOL I am not impatient, but do hope to get versed in all I would like to be able to sew- and soon. Thx for any info and if this won't start til about March, I may have to get in- ~Luv~ ~})i({~ ~})i({~
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User: Luv2CUSmile
Member since: 01-10-2004 Total posts: 19
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From: AllisonJaynes
Date: 01-27-2004, 09:22 PM (20 of 63)
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Originally posted by MaryW We will be having some more beginner lessons in sewing in 2004. I have a few things planned, but first will be posting some information on getting acquainted with your machine. One of the lesson plans will be on an unlined jacket and another will be a simple wrap skirt. These will not begin until March sometime. If you or someone you know is interested in these projects, let me know. ME ME ME!!! I want to take the wrap skirt lesson! I love your site, btw. These message boards are a vast wealth of information. |
User: AllisonJaynes
Member since: 01-27-2004 Total posts: 5 
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From: AllisonJaynes
Date: 01-27-2004, 09:24 PM (21 of 63)
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Originally posted by kelso I would also be interested in beginner sewing, any sewing lessons. Thanks kelso Ditto!!! |
User: AllisonJaynes
Member since: 01-27-2004 Total posts: 5
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From: mzorn
Date: 02-01-2004, 02:09 PM (22 of 63)
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Please add me to the list. It sounds like fun and we have to wear jackets to work if we wear pants. I could use a jacket so I don't have to wear dresses and skirsts all the time. Melinda 
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User: mzorn
Member since: 04-14-2002 Total posts: 22 |
From: kelso
Date: 02-02-2004, 10:51 AM (23 of 63)
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I would also be interested in lessons on jacket, etc. Thankyou kelso |
User: kelso
Member since: 05-01-2003 Total posts: 6
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From: MaryW
Date: 02-13-2004, 07:35 AM (24 of 63)
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Thanks for all the replies girls. I will work on getting these lessons started.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: lizpaye
Date: 02-16-2004, 08:05 PM (25 of 63)
| I cannot make a jacket, but am willing to try once agian. I have been working or a red jacket for the past two years and have not completed it yet. I cannot get the collar straight. It is back hanging in the corner once again. But I am looking forward in joining you for this lesson. |
User: lizpaye
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: lizpaye
Date: 03-02-2004, 12:16 PM (26 of 63)
| Hello Mary I was just wondering when the class is going to begin? |
User: lizpaye
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: Sharie
Date: 03-02-2004, 04:15 PM (27 of 63)
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Great Idea Patsy! I will be doing that myself from now on! |
User: Sharie
Member since: 03-01-2004 Total posts: 39
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From: Sharie
Date: 03-02-2004, 04:22 PM (28 of 63)
| I am intersted in lessons as well for the skirt and the jacket, that is if I can figure out what the problem is with my machine. |
User: Sharie
Member since: 03-01-2004 Total posts: 39
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From: lizpaye
Date: 03-30-2004, 07:43 PM (29 of 63)
| Have the new lessons starated yet? I am afraid that I may have missed the beginning. |
User: lizpaye
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: MaryW
Date: 03-31-2004, 07:14 AM (30 of 63)
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Nope, I have the skirt almost written up. It will start this week, preparation time.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: bren
Date: 03-31-2004, 08:45 AM (31 of 63)
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Mary add me to that list to please...I could do with some lesson's Thank's
Bren:
Don't let anyone ...Live Rent Free In Your Head |
User: bren
Member since: 11-30-2002 Total posts: 489 
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From: james.diane
Date: 03-31-2004, 11:50 PM (32 of 63)
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Please count me in! I missed the show and tell because of my house move, family problems, computer problems...you name it, it happened! I haven't even unpacked my machine since we moved. It is stuck in a small corner. I'm going to have to move it as there's just not enough space to sew(I want my sewing room back......)
Diane :)
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User: james.diane
Member since: 09-23-2003 Total posts: 100 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-01-2004, 11:53 AM (33 of 63)
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We will begin with lessons on how to make a wrap skirt. The preparations will be posted along with a list of supplies needed later today or tomorrow. You need no pattern, so this will be a blast. Tell your friends too, the more the merrier. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: Sharie
Date: 04-01-2004, 11:58 AM (34 of 63)
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Looking forward to it! Hey Mary I didn't realize you were so far North.My husband is from Newfoundland. |
User: Sharie
Member since: 03-01-2004 Total posts: 39
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-01-2004, 12:22 PM (35 of 63)
Aw geesh, a good man to be sure. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: Sharie
Date: 04-01-2004, 12:56 PM (36 of 63)
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TO BE SURE!
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User: Sharie
Member since: 03-01-2004 Total posts: 39
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From: lizpaye
Date: 04-01-2004, 10:23 PM (37 of 63)
| Great I am looking forward. |
User: lizpaye
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: angiefla801
Date: 04-02-2004, 09:58 AM (38 of 63)
| Please count me in for the lessons too!! |
User: angiefla801
Member since: 12-29-2003 Total posts: 4 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-02-2004, 02:21 PM (39 of 63)
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This lesson will not be posted today. The site has been readied for a move to a new server. This will take place this weekend if all goes well. In the meantime, there will be no new content added until the move is complete. If you notice missing posts or anything erratic on the site, this is probably the reason. It is a huge job and there is an awful lot of work being done behind the scenes. It's like moving your sewing room after 6 years.  LOL
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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From: Tami
Date: 04-02-2004, 04:19 PM (40 of 63)
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It sounds like fun! I got a sewing machine last month for my birthday and am looking for something simple to make. Tami |
User: Tami
Member since: 04-02-2004 Total posts: 1 |
From: jyanla
Date: 04-02-2004, 06:23 PM (41 of 63)
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I'll be in. I just bought a singer beginner sewing machine a couple of months ago. And a used serger will be here any time. I'm getting excited to starting learning. Will the new lesson here in the message board, or on the home page? A beginner sewer
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User: jyanla
Member since: 04-01-2004 Total posts: 2 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-03-2004, 07:22 AM (42 of 63)
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Ok everyone. The preliminary lesson is posted here. Any questions, just ask. www.sew-whats-new.com/projects/springwrapskirt.shtml Welcome everybody, this is gonna be fun. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: drlmull
Date: 04-03-2004, 09:17 PM (43 of 63)
| I am a beginner and would be interested in some projects, i would loe to sew clothes, i amk now making little kids dresses and stuff, but that is all i know how to sew. Please email me, Thank you] |
User: drlmull
Member since: 04-03-2004 Total posts: 28 |
From: james.diane
Date: 04-04-2004, 12:10 AM (44 of 63)
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Thanks for the info, Mary. The skirt may be easy, it's the buttonholes that scare me...!
Diane :)
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User: james.diane
Member since: 09-23-2003 Total posts: 100 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-04-2004, 11:29 AM (45 of 63)
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Buttonholes are something that I cannot give you step-by-step instructions for. Each machine has its own foot for these. If all else fails, you can always use velcro.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-04-2004, 11:31 AM (46 of 63)
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drlmull, welcome to Sew Whats New. Making garments for yourself is fun and it can be frustrating. If you just follow the step by step instructions and ask lots of questions here I'm sure you can handle it. Your clothes are just longer seams and more fabric.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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From: shirleyp
Date: 04-04-2004, 04:52 PM (47 of 63)
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I've been looking for the wrap around skirt lesson for a while and forgot where it was. Want to join. I have had some material for a few yrs and wanted to make a skirt but just didn't get around to it. Can't wait to get started. The material I have needs to be lined though, which I also have. Mary do you have any suggestions, or anyone else. Would love to do it with this skirt. |
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From: lizpaye
Date: 04-04-2004, 07:08 PM (48 of 63)
| This will be interesting I have never made anything without using a patteren. I hope I can get this right. |
User: lizpaye
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-04-2004, 07:39 PM (49 of 63)
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A wrap skirt has the front overlap, I don't think it is really a good candidate for lining.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
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From: bren
Date: 04-04-2004, 07:54 PM (50 of 63)
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Hi Mary ... when are we going to get the rest of the instruction's for the Wrap skirt ... I 'm getting my material tomorrow night after work... I can't wait to do this ...
Bren:
Don't let anyone ...Live Rent Free In Your Head |
User: bren
Member since: 11-30-2002 Total posts: 489
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-05-2004, 08:21 AM (51 of 63)
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Probably in a week or so. I want to give everyone time to get some fabric if they have to. I will send out newsletter today announcing the new lesson, so yes, a week or so.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: james.diane
Date: 04-05-2004, 10:38 AM (52 of 63)
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I like velcro...!!
Diane :)
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User: james.diane
Member since: 09-23-2003 Total posts: 100 |
From: bren
Date: 04-06-2004, 05:00 AM (53 of 63)
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Originally posted by talking_head I like the mandarin collar .. Maybe we can do it in spring colors What's the hot color this spring?p.s. I lousy dresser I am, my new year's resolution is to dress chic-ly My mom had a heart-attack when I told her I think it's pink ... my daughter talked me into a pink shirt and I loved it... never wore pink in my life. I see it all over the stores. Bren:
Don't let anyone ...Live Rent Free In Your Head |
User: bren
Member since: 11-30-2002 Total posts: 489
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From: bren
Date: 04-06-2004, 05:03 AM (54 of 63)
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I bought my material and notion's last night ... it's a solid taupe... I'm ready and willing !!!
Bren:
Don't let anyone ...Live Rent Free In Your Head |
User: bren
Member since: 11-30-2002 Total posts: 489
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From: lizpaye
Date: 04-09-2004, 10:22 PM (55 of 63)
| I measured by hips at 30 and to add 18 will be 48 do I really need 4 yds of fabric for this skirt? |
User: lizpaye
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: lizpaye
Date: 04-09-2004, 10:23 PM (56 of 63)
| I will be purchasing my fabric tomorrow and wanted to be sure that I am to buy 4yds of fabric. |
User: lizpaye
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: dmoses
Date: 04-10-2004, 09:17 AM (57 of 63)
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Hi lizpaye, With 4 yards, I think you'll be able to make 3 skirts! If I understood the directions given, you will need 48 inches of fabric, which is approximately 1 1/3 yards. I would buy a little more, just to be on the safe side...maybe 1 1/2 yards.
Take care,
Donna |
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Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: lizpaye
Date: 04-10-2004, 11:36 AM (58 of 63)
| Thank you so much |
User: lizpaye
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: lizpaye
Date: 04-10-2004, 11:36 AM (59 of 63)
| Thank you so much |
User: lizpaye
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 04-10-2004, 12:35 PM (60 of 63)
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Lizpaye, I think you are confusing 4 feet with 4 yards.. 48 inches is equal to 4 feet .. There are 3 feet in 1 yard... so, as she said 48 inches equals 1 & 1/3 yards.. 
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: lizpaye
Date: 04-23-2004, 07:03 PM (61 of 63)
| Hello Mary I was just wondering when the next set of instructions for the skirt will be out. |
User: lizpaye
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-27-2004, 10:51 AM (62 of 63)
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They are on the homepage, posted for everyone to see.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: njknight
Date: 05-10-2004, 01:47 PM (63 of 63)
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Hi I have been following this thread and have enjoyed it all. I am getting my sewing room set up again since moving and I am hoping to get back to sewing and I just loved the idea of the wrap skirt so I will give it a try. About one out of may things that I make acturally work out and I wear them. I sew for my grand daughter and do not have a problem so I guess it the pattern measurments that I have the problem with. I do keep trying lol Thanks again I love this sight Nancy Nancyjean
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