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KateXXXXXX

Catching up after being on holiday... And working out what needs to be done next for the customers!

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  • 11:25 PM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Corset

    Not much on flossing. It’s a detailed set of instructions for a basic Victorian corset. Worth t…

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  • 11:19 PM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Reccommended Dressmaking Forms

    Decent ones just ARE expensive: it’s spending time to make them well and using materials that mak…

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  • 11:17 PM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Reccommended Dressmaking Forms

    Decent ones just ARE expensive: it’s spending time to make them well and using materials that mak…

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19 November, 2009

  • 12:20 PM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Look of choice

    How about making them like the broomstick skirt: http://www.ericas.com/projects/proj9801.htm

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17 November, 2009

  • 03:14 AM

    KateXXXXXX posted a message on KateXXXXXX’s wall

    Experiment! I’ve used all sorts of fabrics in asymmetrical hemlines. It’s otherwise gash fabric…

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16 November, 2009



15 November, 2009

  • 12:14 PM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Glove Pattern

    I need to experiment with opera gloves. A fine place to start my glove making career! :D

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  • 12:11 PM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Coffee Date Dress Seam Allowance

    No, there is no need to add seam allowances to the darts. Don’t cut them, leave the fabric wedge…

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  • 12:09 PM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Working with Satin-back Crepe

    It takes very little more time to sew the edges down so that they don’t fray than it does to do i…

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  • 11:59 AM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic How should I hide this? =\

    How did you sew and turn the neckline? To get the V might just be a case of resewing a few inche…

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  • 12:34 AM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Glove Pattern

    Draft your own: http://www.glove.org/default.php

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  • 12:29 AM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Sketch techniques

    On the Threads magazine web site there is a set of croquis which are excellent for detailed desig…

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  • 12:27 AM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Which type of sewing machine??

    What do you mean by ‘nore professional’? More professional than what?

    If you are thinking of so…

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14 November, 2009

  • 09:21 PM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic New sewing machine?!

    Take a look at my sewing machine essay: http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk/On%20the%20care%2…

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11 November, 2009

  • 08:03 PM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Help with Marie Skirt

    You need a basic How To Sew book. The ones I like are The Reader’s Digest Complete Book of Sewin…

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  • 04:14 PM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic The story behind your sewing machine

    Mine try to act as fabric weights… Strange how they always choose the CUSTOMER’S black velvet…

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  • 03:36 PM

    KateXXXXXX posted a message on KateXXXXXX’s wall

    I usually use 100% cotton poplin. It comes in several weights and is very splendid when you can …

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  • 03:32 PM

    KateXXXXXX commented on discussion topic Something for ME!

    I have HUNDREDS of patterns that have a mental ’One day… ’ sticky on them! And you do not wan…

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