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From: sharonsnell
Date: 03-14-2004, 11:23 AM (1 of 7)
| Hi I just started to learn how to sew. I am so lost at it I have had a nice machine in my basement for a year I couldnt figure out how to use. I kept jamming up the bobbin. It was given to me and I didnt have the manual. Well, I finally went and bought a small Kenmore machine and am trying to learn. I pulled out the old machine and (hate to say this) was putting the bobbin in upside down. Well guess it happens right. Now I have 2 machines, so I guess I better learn I have been looking around here and it seems like a great place. I have made 2 nice pillows for my couch. Didnt do a bad job at all. Now I have to learn how to buy fabric. Almost bought 3 yards but found out I only need 1 yard Yikes!! I am not good at math. I am really excited about this and am on my way soon to check out the fabric stores. I think i will learn a lot here. Seems like a perfect place for me to start |
User: sharonsnell
Member since: 03-14-2004 Total posts: 15 
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From: MartySews
Date: 03-14-2004, 01:41 PM (2 of 7)
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Hi Sharon ... Welcome! On this site, there are basic sewing lessons and many of the fabric stores and sewing machine dealers offer regular hands-on classes. Happy Stitching! Marty It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-14-2004, 10:03 PM (3 of 7)
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Learn how to buy fabric?? LEARN HOW TO BUY FABRIC!!! Hear that gang? Do any of us know how to BUY FABRIC? Just haul out the cash -- pull out the plastic, Honey. You say "Give me three yards of this -- no I really like this stuff --give me five." It's easy -- JUST DO IT!! But once you start, if you figure out how to stop tell us the secret!! Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MarysRose
Date: 03-14-2004, 10:27 PM (4 of 7)
Learn how to buy fabric..LOL We indeed know how to buy it! Just wait Sharon, you'll have a lovely stash in no time at all! haha
Laura
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User: MarysRose
Member since: 06-19-2003 Total posts: 37 
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From: sharonsnell
Date: 03-15-2004, 03:38 PM (5 of 7)
| LOL Ok so I just keep buying n buying No prob there. Thanks every1 I amybe be able to do this yet |
User: sharonsnell
Member since: 03-14-2004 Total posts: 15
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From: sharonsnell
Date: 03-21-2004, 04:29 PM (6 of 7)
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Well for a really new beginner I am not doing to bad. With a few tips from a friend I managed to make a pair of tab top curtains. I have been reading the other posts and I am going to invest in some good thread. I have some that is over 10 years old so I guess I should throw out. Makes sense that it will break down after a while. There seems to be much help here I am so glad I found this site. My machine is a kenmore that I just bought for $80. and it is working great for me. Thank you for allowing me to join here |
User: sharonsnell
Member since: 03-14-2004 Total posts: 15
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From: drlmull
Date: 04-03-2004, 09:45 PM (7 of 7)
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email me how do you make tabtop curtains, also anyother stuff. I need to learn to make some shiorts, i am new to QUOTE] |
User: drlmull
Member since: 04-03-2004 Total posts: 28 |
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