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| Hemming organza | 10/12/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I want to make table toppers out of 54" burgundy organza to lay over over the white tablecoths to ...
A: Organza does ravel and if someone sitting at the table rubbed up against it much (like men would) ...
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| 201 footpedal | 10/12/2008 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a 201 with a knee control in a cabinet. I want to use an original footpedal. There is a 3 ...
A: Yes, you can use the cord and control like the ones used on the Singer featherweight that have the ...
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| sewing taffeta | 10/10/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: Sharon Please Help! I am making a formal dress out of taffeta and as I am sewing, the threads of the ...
A: I know it is frustrating when your sewing process seems to be destroying your fabric. I seem to ...
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| Singer Touch & Sew Model 758 | 10/10/2008 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Where do I find a power cord for this sewing machine? Thak you!
A: You should be able to order one from my friend Terrys website below! Lots of info about your machine ...
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| Shotening men's suit sleeves | 10/9/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I have read carefully your instructions regarding shortening sleeves on a suit jacket, and I wonder: ...
A: Since the fabric is very soft, there may be some interfacing inside the sleeve hem to give it more ...
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| Brothers VX -1000 | 10/9/2008 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have the above mentioned sewing machine but for some reason I cant make the bobbin catch. Then ...
A: Below is a diagram for the Brother model 1010 and 1020 which are probably the same as your machine. ...
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| Shotening men's suit sleeves | 10/9/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I have read carefully your instructions regarding shortening sleeves on a suit jacket, and I wonder: ...
A: I believe you can get away with not mitering the inside of the overlap, if there is enough fabric ...
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| Singer Simple 18-Stitch Sewing Machine | 10/8/2008 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I would like to know why the lower thread is coming out too loose...it is looping and knoting. It ...
A: I am not familiar with that model Singer. However it sounds like the machine is not threaded right ...
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| Singer TS 750 | 10/7/2008 | Bill Eaton |
Q: "My 83-year-old mother called me (3,000 away) and can't sew because the feed dogs are down on her ...
A: As I said before the feed dogs can be replaced with either rubber or metal ones. Most I have ...
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| Singer TS 750 | 10/7/2008 | Bill Eaton |
Q: "My 83-year-old mother called me (3,000 away) and can't sew because the feed dogs are down on her ...
A: I can't think of any reason the feed dogs should drop on a Singer 750. Ask her if the feed dogs have ...
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| Singer 3116 Simple 16-Stitch Sewing Machine | 10/7/2008 | Terry |
Q: On the above machine I am having problems with the bottom thread. It is extremeley loose and loopy. ...
A: Kim, My first suggestion, check my web page on general tips, and test the top tension for correct ...
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| wire | 10/7/2008 | Bill Eaton |
Q: My wife's Singer featherweight has "rotten wires" to the speed control unit and power cord. Where ...
A: You can buy a new rubber moulded plug and wires for it from most sewing machine dealers. I realize ...
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| Fringing a jacket | 10/7/2008 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: I have some fabric that ravels and I want to fringe the collar, sleeve bottom and the bottom of the ...
A: I would suggest that you create a stitch line at the breaking point of which you want your fringe to ...
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| Fringing a jacket | 10/7/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I have some fabric that ravels and I want to fringe the collar, sleeve bottom and the bottom of the ...
A: I will assume that you plan to make the fringe and then sew it to the jacket. Cut strips crosswise ...
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| singer question? | 10/7/2008 | Terry |
Q: I've got a singer futura 900 model sewing machine. Recently, i started having problems, the machine ...
A: Well...my first guess is a broken motor belt. If not that, then I would be looking into the motor. ...
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| Old Singer, wiring BY & BZ family sewing machine motors. | 10/6/2008 | Terry |
Q: I noted your assistance with Jeff in June of this year, supplying him with the wiring diagrams. ...
A: Attached is the wiring diagram you perhaps already have. Wiring is done as in the top part, as in ...
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| Feed dogs | 10/6/2008 | Terry |
Q: My 83-year-old mother called me (3,000 away) and can't sew because the feed dogs are down on her ...
A: If they are original, they are made of rubber, and more than likely after this period of time, have ...
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| Nelco R-600 sewing machine Manual | 10/6/2008 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I was given a Nelco R-600 Zigzag sewing machine. I need a manual and have searched and searched the ...
A: The Nelco machines are hard to find parts and manuals for. They are good machines, but there were a ...
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| Fringing a jacket | 10/6/2008 | Jenna McAuliffe |
Q: I have some fabric that ravels and I want to fringe the collar, sleeve bottom and the bottom of the ...
A: Considering the fabric you have is appropriate for fringing, then the process is pretty easy. There ...
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| Singer Touch and Sew 648 | 10/5/2008 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I just found a Singer Touch and Sew 648 on the side of the road. The power cord is missing, and ...
A: If you found it on the side of the road chances are it's no good. That is one of the Singer models ...
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| singer 620 crooked needles? | 10/5/2008 | Terry |
Q: I have a Singer touch n sew 620 model that was given to me by a family friend. I had it to a ...
A: Only thing I can think of is a cracked needle gib. It's a tiny part inside the needle clamp. Does ...
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| Bobbin winder on top of Singer 500A Slantomatic | 10/5/2008 | Terry |
Q: The bobbin winder does not work. I also have trouble with the thread breaking or the needle ...
A: My first guess on the bobbin winder is a worn bobbin tire. Breaking thread can be due to several ...
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| Singer Touch & Sew 630 Bobbin Issues | 10/5/2008 | Bill Eaton |
Q: After finally getting getting my hands on the right bobbins for my Touch & Sew 630 and reading ...
A: Below is a threading chart for the Singer model 620 which should be the same as your630. Your ...
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| turn wheel 503A | 10/4/2008 | Terry |
Q: I can't adjust the turn wheel to fill the bobbin on my singer 503a machine. Any suggestions?
A: Not sure I understand what is being asked here... Can't turn the wheel to fill a bobbin... Meaning, ...
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| treadle machine | 10/2/2008 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have just received a base to a treadle sewing machine. The black iron letters on each side spell ...
A: Yes, and I have even seen a couple of them years ago (in the 60s) when I worked for Singer. We got ...
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| singer 533 | 10/2/2008 | Terry |
Q: when I sew, the underside stitches are looping. The tension seems to be ok (ie, when I turn the ...
A: I'd start with visiting my site, and this page first: http://www.tandtrepair.com/General_Tips.html ...
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| thread bunches at needle | 10/1/2008 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have an industrial Brother DB2-B758-3, but have had this problem with other machines. Strands of ...
A: I am not an expert on industrial machines (only household machines), but you probably need to get a ...
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| re: corset back wedding gown | 9/30/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I hope you can help me. I'm sewing my daughter's wedding gown. She wants a corset back and I'm ...
A: I'm glad my idea was not way out in left field. The dress is gorgeous, even in muslin! And so is ...
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| birdseye diaper cloth | 9/29/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I decided to try out birdseye diaper cloth in sewing up some tea towels. The stuff is insane and ...
A: I have never sewn with this particular cloth, but after doing some reading up on it, it sounds as if ...
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| re: corset back wedding gown | 9/29/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I hope you can help me. I'm sewing my daughter's wedding gown. She wants a corset back and I'm ...
A: Oh, my dear, I started looking up corsets, bustiers, etc. and came up with all manner of garments. ...
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| Athena 2000 | 9/29/2008 | Terry |
Q: I am having trouble with a recently acquired Athena 2000. Think I followed the manual correctly for ...
A: Did you select a pattern by chance? The Athena when first turned on, is in a state of limbo so to ...
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| MAKING AN ELVIS JUMPSUIT | 9/29/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I’m from the Philippines. I’ll be having a new Elvis Jumpsuit made soon. My old one had some flaws ...
A: Apparently, the crotch depth was not long enough for you and the tailor should be able to understand ...
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| MAKING AN ELVIS JUMPSUIT | 9/29/2008 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: I’m from the Philippines. I’ll be having a new Elvis Jumpsuit made soon. My old one had some flaws ...
A: I do not know what the secret might be, but I found these two pattern sites. The second one states ...
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| How to split Crotch measurement to front and back rise ? | 9/29/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: We are a men's tailoring organisation. I have recently started learning the drafting techniques for ...
A: How interesting...a men's tailoring organization..I would like to hear more about that. I have ...
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| Football Jersey Sleeves | 9/28/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I was wondering how to tailor replica football jersey sleeves into sleeves with a rib-knit elastic ...
A: Take a look at the sleeves in one of your knit shirts that has knit cuffs. That will give you a ...
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| altering pants | 9/27/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: How do I remove the pockets from women's dress pants? The pants lay much nicer without the bulk of ...
A: That should work quite well. If the pocket is top-stitched, you could just machine sew along the ...
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| my machine is locked up; timing? | 9/27/2008 | Terry |
Q: I've got a singer, not sure what year it's from- 140Q it says on the back. The pedal won't do ...
A: I'd remove the bobbin case & hook unit...clean out the entire race area where it rides, apply a drop ...
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| RE: Singer,, model 500A, slantomatic | 9/26/2008 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Machine has not been used in the past 20+ years. Still new. 1. The beige wheel, "side arm turn ...
A: Both are common conditions for the Singer 500A which has been sitting idle for a long period of ...
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| Tension on Singer 401a | 9/26/2008 | Terry |
Q: The tension dial on my Singer 401a is stiff and can only move between 0 and 4; it starts to get ...
A: Oiling the top tension is not the answer, and should never been done. There does sound to be an ...
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| Singer 1120 bobbin issue | 9/26/2008 | Terry |
Q: Terry, I am trying to sew with a Singer 1120. The problem that I'm having is with the bobbin. I have ...
A: Well...as I sort of see it right now, you have one of two problems, or both perhaps. Looping ...
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