Can any of ya'll recommend a good dress form.  I've checked the thread on Pattern Review, and I'm even more overwhelmed than I was before.  The only conclusion I've come to thus far, is to buy a smaller form and size her up, but could use some opinions on the various forms available for sell.

TYIA
Necia

Hi All,

I have a bra pattern that I want to make, but I know I'm going to need a lot of mods.  So I thought I would trace the pattern before cutting it.  Only thing is, I'm not sure how to go about doing that.  So, what exactly do I need to trace?

I have pattern paper, and a tracing wheel.  Surely that can't be it.  Does anyone care to enlighten me?

TYIA
Necia

Ok I can't wait any longer for someone with more to offer to start this thread.  I humbly present you 1 lone skein, that I spun, and then dyed this week.


http://www.thescentscene.com/pictures/DSCF0567.jpg

4 ozs Henry Attic Superwash Merino.  Sport Weigthish, about 180 y.  Used Wiltons, and a little bit of acid dyes for this.  Calling my 1st colorway Under The Kitchen Sink, because I grabbed dyes, and just called it a day.  No real inspiration at all.  Surprised by the outcome, but will always love it, as this is my 1st spin to knit, and dyed yarn.

Now, what should I knit with it?

Ok, whose next?

Necia

Hi Everyone!

I want to make my 4yo some pj's and I need to use Flame retardent material.  So far my search for fabric that has been treated as such has turned up useless.  Is there something I can use to treat the fabric?  Or, does anyone know of any online etailers that sell flame retardent fabric?

TYIA
Necia

Has anyone purchased any of the cd's available from Brown Paper Patterns?  If so what were your likes/dislikes?  Would you recommend them?  I was interested in the Plus Size and the Denim cd.

TYIA
Necia

Hi All,

I'm a beginner sewer, but I seen a lady on the bus yesterday with a dress that was to die for, especially considering she was a big girl like myself.  Anyway, I want to make a skirt that mimics her dress.  The dress resembled the infinity dress.  The skirt had 3 front & back panels, and 2 side panels, 1 on each side.  It was so elegant, and didn't make her look any bigger than she was.  How would I go about mimic'ing something like that?  Do I measure my waist or hips, and then divide that measurement by 8?  Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

TYIA
Necia

Hi All,

After sewing a few bags from the wonderful tutorials posted here on craftster, I think it's time I try my hand at a pattern.  I chose Simplicity 4157 View A.  Before I cut pattern I have a few ?'s:

Those triangles on pattern, am I spose to cut those on pattern and or/fabric?

What does with or without nap mean?

I think it I get those 2 questions answered I can be on my way, but there are no guuarantees I won't be back hounding my fellow crafsters.  Of course, I'll post pictures of my completed fo.

Thanks In Advance
Necia

Last week at work, I was bored, so I had the misfortune on clicking on the thread that contained all the awesome tutorials. Man oh man why did I do that.  The next day I had work to do, and I was still busily clicking around Craftster instead of working.  Anyway, here's my completed project.  This is my 3rd sewing project, following a tutorial.  The 1st 2 thingies I made I just sorta winged.  I really enjoyed this bag, and see a dozen more in my future.
  I totally forgot to take a picture of the lining, but it is plain blue solid cotton fabric. 


Thanks for looking
Necia

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Is this any good for a beginner spinner?  Any comments on using this particular roving?

TYIA
Necia

So I purchased a used Singer 6212C from someone on Craigslist this weekend.  Naturally it didn't come with a manual or a bobbin.  How can I go about buying one.  This model isn't even listed on Singer's site, yet 6212 is listed.  Should I assume this is the same model as far as manual is concerned.

For the bobbin, should I just bring the bobbin case with me, and see which bobbin fits in it, and hope to buy locally?

How does one go about finding a dealer or someone to repair?  It's a dang shame I'm in the heart of NYC garment district, yet I feel so overwhelmed when it comes to this.  I don't even know where to shop for patterns.

Necia