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Monthly Archives: November 2008

Sewing Questions and Answers

November 29, 2008 – 7:56 pm

I’ve received several sewing questions, and many really can’t be answered in a blog format, as they require a full how-to story with diagrams or photos and detailed instructions. However, below are answers to some easier ones:
Does a rag doll have hair all around its head or just in front? The answer to this [...]

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Threads and Breads

November 23, 2008 – 10:04 pm

Thanksgiving is coming soon, and amid your hustle to find the right turkey and the polish the silverware, you can take time to help others in need with your sewing and cooking skills.

November 26th is National Tie One On day! Not what you might think–we’re talking about tying on a custom-sewn apron. The idea is [...]

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National Geography Week silliness

November 21, 2008 – 1:36 pm

November 16-22 is National Geography Week, and in noting that I became curious about how many towns there might be with sewing-related names. (OK, you may think I have too much time on my hands, but curiosity is in my genes from childhood.)
So, I started doing a bit of research online at Map Planet. I [...]

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Sewing-motif Cards

November 19, 2008 – 11:24 am

It’s that time of year when we all start thinking about holiday gifting and cards. I don’t know about you, but I have lots of sewing friends that I like to surprise with fun gifts at the holidays–whether it’s a small handmade “something” I created just for them, or a personalized card.

Over the years, someone I’ve never [...]

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Fitting Thoughts

November 13, 2008 – 1:14 am

I’ve received several questions about specific fitting problems that really can’t be answered without a personal consultation, and of course that’s “virtually” impossible at the moment. However, I would like to make one recommendation to those of you with fitting concerns.
It’s much easier to fit yourself if you can actually see how the garment looks [...]

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