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Anya

since 9/23/2019

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Comment inDog Hat Knitting Pattern: Measurements and 2 Simple Designs

Such adorable designs) But how will the dog move its ears? Or should those ear parts be knitted with extra room? I once saw a knitted bonnet on a dog with two rows of ruffles along the top. The ears stuck out between ...

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Comment inHow to sew mittens from an old sheepskin coat

A good idea to put to use decent-looking scraps from an old fur coat or sheepskin coat. The only thing is, my fur coat is rabbit. If I sew mittens from it with the fur inside, they will definitely be warm and cozy. Bu...

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Comment inTailcoat pattern

Are you going to sew it yourself? Or have it made? Because if you do it yourself, a tailcoat is a very difficult thing to sew. Look what I found. This is a pattern from a 1989 book: And this is from a 1952 book, it ev...

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Comment inTailcoat pattern

Ladies and gentlemen, does anyone happen to have a pattern for a men's tailcoat? It would be nice if the pattern were vintage, from around the 1910s. I need it for a ball. Good afternoon! I'll try to look for one)

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Comment inEco-Printing on Fabric With Natural Materials

How colorfast is this kind of printing? You could use vinegar, of course, or a professional color fixative... Similar patterns can be made more simply and quickly with food coloring and ordinary leaves used as stamps....

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Comment inBeautiful Scrapbooking – A Review of Craft Punches

Has anyone tried using a 3D hole punch? I'm just looking into scrapbooking, studying the theory)) The result is attractive — it turns out very beautiful. But maybe I shouldn't try to make 3D compositions right from th...

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Comment inBaking Soda Deodorant: Archive Safety Notes

You can also make an oil-free deodorant with chamomile; ordinary pharmacy chamomile will do. The source recipe uses four tablespoons of dried chamomile and one teaspoon of baking soda per litre of water. Bring the wat...

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Comment inWhere is the best place to start when sewing an anorak?

We have a thread on our forum about sewing an anorak: the beginner anorak sewing pattern thread Take a look, the author provided a universal pattern there. The style of all anoraks is roughly the same, no need to rein...

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Comment inHow to avoid iron marks when pressing seams?

I read a tip on how to speed up the ironing process. It interested me, maybe it will be useful for you too. Remove the fabric cover from the ironing board. Take regular foil and carefully spread it out on the board. T...

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Comment inThread breaking while sewing: causes and solutions

There is another possible reason — it is very simple. Nevertheless, many beginner seamstresses don't know about it, they start getting into the weeds, turning all the adjustments, changing the needle, the threads. But...

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Comment inDecorating Cloth Masks: Archived COVID-Era Images

Of all the options, embroidered masks seem the most practical. At least they can be ironed. Rhinestones and beads cannot be disinfected in the same way. I do not know about acrylic paints, though. Will frequent washin...

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Comment inSewing Faux Leather at Home: Key Tips

@Yanka, I came across a tip to put a drop of oil (machine or vegetable) in front of the foot. And, like, it will glide perfectly, the seam will be even, etc. I have my doubts... Firstly, how do you remove the oil stai...

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Comment inSewing Faux Leather at Home: Key Tips

Girls, I've started sewing a skirt for my child for autumn out of my old faux leather skirt. A question about finishing the hem – I realize I'll never be able to make a neat stitch on a double layer (( It will pull, 1...

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