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From: ddeacon@kean.ucs.mun.ca
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Re: Comforters
Date: 21 Jan 93 14:46:46 GMT
Organization: Memorial University. St.John's Nfld, Canada

Duvets.... the greatest invention since sliced bread for us working couples
, let me tell you. I got introduced to them when I worked and lived in the 
UK, by the native I eventually married and brought back to the "colonies". 
The system there is basically as described for Scandinavia, with the duvet 
and cover replacing the topsheet plus blanket. Reduces the morning 
bedmaking to a good flick of the wrist and looks very cosy, too.

Here in Newfoundland, we use ours year-round; combined with an electric 
blanket to warm the bed in winter (turned off once we get in), and cool 
even on warm summer nights (yes, we DO get them in Canada, and even in 
Newfie). I'm one of these folks who hates tons of covers and getting 
tangled up in multiple layers of sheets, so the duvet suits me fine.

Our 4 year old daughter was most dissatisfied with her own bed until she 
got her own little duvet, by the way...

Diana Ruth Deacon			"The most universal quality
Division of Continuing Studies		 is diversity." Montaigne.
Memorial University of Newfoundland

(mother to Christine and trainee for Chatelaine's Woman of the Year)
From: hill@acsu.buffalo.edu (Robin Hill)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Pillbox Hat Design
Summary: Instructions for a simple hat
Date: 27 Jan 93 18:37:13 GMT
Organization: SUNY@Buffalo Computer Science

In article 6048, Margaret Minsky proposes to make a fake fur hat, and
asks for comments:

I can approve the design (but cannot comment on the fake fur
techniques).  I fabricated a leather pillbox hat recently that turned
out surprisingly well, without benefit of pattern.  As she plans to
do, I just measured around my head, and cut and stitched a cylinder
(the "band")--only about 2" high--then added a flat circular top piece
(but actually more of an oval shape, since I've noticed that most hats
are tight on me from front to back).  The leather was a scrap from
Tandy, for $3 or so.  I lined it, using the same two-piece design,
with velveteen for warmth, and also piped the bottom edge and the
crown seam.  The result is not a 50's/60's pillbox that perches at the
back, but the newer urban or African-American style that fits somewhat
low across the forehead, and I was astonished at how good it looked.
...Then I lost it on a train.  But I have more leather.  I think
upholstery brocade would also work well.

To hold the lining in place, I suggest this construction:
  1.  Treat it as interlining for the top, stitching both top pieces
together to the band (after the side seam of the band is stitched, of
course).
  2.  Stitich the lining band to the hat band at the bottom edge.
  3.  Fold the lining up; turn, press, and slipstitch the edge over
From: joeg@praven.gsf.dec.com (Joe Gaudreau)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Pfaff 1475 "Creative"...  Any users?
Date: 28 Jan 93 19:23:45 GMT
Reply-To: joeg@silver.lcs.mit.edu
Organization: Dyslexic-U


Are there any users of this machine out there?  I'm seriously considering one
and would like some information from people if I can get it.

My local shoppe seems to be pretty nicely oriented towards the customer...
They offer 5 years parts and labor as well as free lessons.  They also ask
something on the order of $2300 for the machine (I think it "lists" for
$3000).  I'm wondering if this is fair.

But to the actual machine...  Any gripes?  Is it to die for?  I'd be using it
for everything from drapes to shirts (silk, cotton, ...) to cloaks (wool) to
sport kites (very light rip-stop nylong) to leather (maybe) and heavy
materials (layers of denim or canvas) and even *gasp* "embroidering"...

What say ye?  I don't get to read this newsgroup a lot so please reply to:

	joeg@silver.lcs.mit.edu

Thanx.

Joe
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From: HF.MMX@forsythe.stanford.edu (Marilee Marshall)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Re: HELP-How do I get a pattern to fit correctly?
Date: 21 Jan 1993 08:22:02 -0800
Organization: Stanford University
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: morrow.stanford.edu

Mary,

I know what you mean.... most of my experience with patterns for
garments with any fullness in the waist... is they end up with much
too much fabric.  For a rayon skirt, it end up looking like those
full skirts we wore in the 50-60's.  I wanted it to drape gently
against the body.  Likewise, patterns for slacks. So... when I try
out a new pattern, I first pin all the allowances, darts, etc. then
lay the paper garment against my favorite store-bought garments to
compare.  THen, I can adjust the paper pattern, before I cut into
the expensive fabric.

marilee
From: ron.parker@uttsbbs.uucp (Ron Parker)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Cross-stitch programs
Date: 24 Jan 93 08:17:00 GMT
Reply-To: ron.parker@uttsbbs.uucp (Ron Parker)
Organization: The Transfer Station BBS, Danville, CA - 510-837-4610/837-5591


  On 19 Jan 93 16:32:30 GMT janicet@heaven.isc-br.com (Janice Tabbut) wrote

JT.Does anyone know where you can buy one of those PC
JT.programs that lets you turn a photograph into a cross-
JT.stitch pattern?

If you can use a scanner and generate a .gif file, then giftxt will
convert the .gif file to a symbol chart that can be printed.  This is
available on Fibernet (218-583-4337, 8N1, 1200-14400) as GIFXTS35.ZIP.
There is also a short descriptive file GIFXTEXT.ZIP (2780 bytes) that
you can dl and read to see if you want tp grab the big one (220336
bytes).  Note: giftxt requires over 500 K memory to run, so be sure your
computer has that much free.  BTW, this is a pc (dos) program

Ron Parker
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From: jane@soave.swdc.stratus.com (Jane Beckman)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Re: Preparing wool
Date: 26 Jan 93 01:07:00 GMT
Organization: Stratus Computer, Inc., San Jose, CA

Yes, a friend of mine who is a handweaver uses her washing
machine and drier to "full" her weaving, but the drier tends
to make it fluff up.

Thanks for the pseudo-boiled wool tip.  I have enough (very
cheap---I got a damaged piece) Pendleton I might try some
experiments along this line.
--
  Jilara   [jane@swdc.stratus.com]

"Every now and then, a big rock falls out of the sky, and everyone has 
a *very bad* day."  --from the PBS "Dinosaurs" special.
From: HF.MMX@forsythe.stanford.edu (Marilee Marshall)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Re: LOOKING FOR DISCOUNT OR MAIL ORDER SOURCES FOR SEWING MACHINES
Date: 26 Jan 1993 08:11:00 -0800
Organization: Stanford University
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: morrow.stanford.edu

>Sewin in Vermont's prices were 600+ dollars less on the 1230 model.  In fact,
>that is why I went to the 1530 - I could get more machine for a little bit
>more than I was originally willing to pay.
>
>Mary Lou
>
Was this vendor mail order or a regular store?  If mail order would
you please post the addreess or phone number?   I'm checking prices
for a Juki serger.

Thanks....      marilee
Xref: sparky alt.sewing:3871 rec.crafts.misc:1005 rec.crafts.textiles:2669
From: robertj@tekgen.bv.tek.com (Robert Jaquiss)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing,rec.crafts.misc,rec.crafts.textiles
Subject: LOOKING FOR DISCOUNT OR MAIL ORDER SOURCES FOR SEWING MACHINES
Date: 25 Jan 93 15:54:00 GMT
Followup-To: alt.sewing
Organization: Tektronix, Inc.


     I am looking for discount or mail order sources for sewing machines.
My mother does a lot of sewing and has worn out several machines including a
viking.  She was looking at Pfaff and Bernina machines.  Thanks in advance.

	Robert Jaquiss

Internet: robertj@tekgen.bv.tek.com
From: bruno@cis.ohio-state.edu (mary clare nunez bruno)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Re: Easing sleeves...
Date: 22 Jan 1993 00:52:21 -0500
Organization: The Ohio State University Dept. of Computer and Info. Science
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: boa.cis.ohio-state.edu

Hello, all!
 
   Thank you Laura J., Laura H., and Nancy R. for your helpful advice in
easing sleeves!  All of it was very helpful, and I do appreciate the
time you took to respond.  I guess I am ambitious... I've actually been
sewing things by hand for about a year before I got my machine.  I wanted
to try making the suit, because a) I like to be challenged, and b) it
feels so good to see the realization of the work of your own hands (especially
when it turns out really well!).  I've actually nearly completed the suit
blazer (lining and all), but I'm thinking about ripping the sleeves out and
doing them over, again (I'll probably end up recutting the sleeve pattern,
anyway, since I underestimated the sleeve length I needed when I altered
the pattern).

   I haven't been reading this group for too long, but I enjoy hearing
about everyone's projects, and I've saved a few tips that would help in
situations that pop up in my own sewing projects.

   Once again, thanks!

MaryClare
From: HF.MMX@forsythe.stanford.edu (Marilee Marshall)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Re: Duvets
Date: 21 Jan 1993 08:12:59 -0800
Organization: Stanford University
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: morrow.stanford.edu

I think I'm missing something on this duvet discussion.  Isn't a
duvet the cover for a down comforter?

marilee
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
From: mathias@ira.uka.de (Adolf Mathias c/o HH)
Subject: Re: Looking for a COMPUTER PROGREAM
Reply-To: mathias@ira.uka.de
Organization: Univ. Karlsruhe
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1993 21:37:51 GMT

Hi folks,

this is my first post here. Good ideas and useful information about
fabric outlets 'round here. BTW, does anyone know about a store in
Germany where Malden Polartek fabrics are available?


asdmf@acad3.alaska.edu (The Electric Messiah) writes:

>Hi there!  I am looking for a computer program that is able to print out
>patterns and other information on a computer.  If you happen to have one out
>there and is willing to send me a copy, I would be forever in your debt...


I'm going further: Knowing the freeware programs like tgif and xfig, I 
realize that they're not appropriate for any serious geometric construction.

The thing I want to do is pattern construction, as I have done quite
successfully but SLOW with ruler and pencil for years. The slow thing
about it is copying my 1:10 drawings to original size.

It would be great to have something like an interactive PostScript tool with
some features like CorelDraw or Aldus FreeHand have. The professional
pattern construction guidelines are all a kind of programs, so the whole
thing should be programmable, too (PostScript is!). Finally, it would
be a nice gag to generate parametrized patterns that only need a bunch of
body measures and spew out a complete 1:1 pattern (or even control a cutting
machine :) ).

I'm thinking about a modification of the GNU ghostscript tool, introducing
mouse-modifiable control points that cause a redraw of the whole
drawing each time they're modified.

Does anyone know if there exists such a tool? Or do you have further ideas
of which programs I might use parts?

Thanks in advance,    Dolfi


Newsgroups: alt.sewing
From: perrott@Xenon.Stanford.EDU (Nikki Perrott)
Subject: vinyl...
Organization: Computer Science Department, Stanford University.
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 03:42:33 GMT


I am about to start a project in vinyl and am wondering if anyone has
any special advice. I've already been told to sew back all seam allowances,
and not to sew in very small stitches, but that's about all I know.
Any advice?

thanks in advance,

Nikki
perrott@cs.stanford.edu
From: kloomis@cco.caltech.edu (Kate E. Loomis)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Re: HELP-How do I get a pattern to fit correctly?
Date: 23 Jan 93 00:44:10 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena
NNTP-Posting-Host: sandman.caltech.edu

psburns@lims02.lerc.nasa.gov (MAUREEN BURNS) writes:

>In article <1993Jan19.182640.16437@dbased.nuo.dec.com>, eldridge@tachyn.enet.dec.com (Kathi Eldridge) writes...

stuff deleted

>One thing that I have found is that the patterns which are displayed in the 
>pattern books by a drawing (as opposed to a photograph) tend to look worse 
>on me.  It may just be the way I see the illustration, or rather not see 
>the details of the illustration.  The photos of finished products are more 
>real to me, and I can better judge which ones will look right on me.  

This _ALWAYS_ seems to be the case! I recently bought two different 
skirt patterns from two different companies, and they are totally different-
one is very full at the waist (aaccording to the picture), and the other 
was (supposedly) smooth at the waist, with a slight flair. Well, not
only are the drawings completely wrong, but the could actually be 
_swapped_ to get a good representaition - and these skirts are completely 
different! I HATE it when the pattern drawing is wrong. Shouldn't there
be some standard - that the drawing actually HAS to represent what is
in the envelope? Isn't this a form of false advertising? GRRRR!!!


Kate

(more stuff deleted)

>Good Luck!!
>Maureen
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
From: psburns@lims02.lerc.nasa.gov (MAUREEN BURNS)
Subject: Re: HELP-How do I get a pattern to fit correctly?
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: NASA Lewis Research Center
Distribution: usa
Date: 22 Jan 1993 11:36 EST  

In article <1993Jan19.182640.16437@dbased.nuo.dec.com>, eldridge@tachyn.enet.dec.com (Kathi Eldridge) writes...
> 
>In article <ecRK02ms32VH01@JUTS.ccc.amdahl.com>, lac@targhee.idaho.amdahl.com (Laurie Christensen) writes:
> 

I am fairly tiny (ready-to-wear size 4 or 5), and I have funny sloping 
shoulders, and very little chest.  Fitting patterns for me is more than 
half the battle of sewing!  I have sewn enough tops and dresses to know 
exactly how to fudge the pattern to get the shoulders and bust correctly. 

I might also try one of the fitting patterns from McCalls.  I have both the 
basic fitting patterns for a dress and pants, but haven't gotten near them 
yet.  I wonder if anyone else has had any success with them...

One thing that I have found is that the patterns which are displayed in the 
pattern books by a drawing (as opposed to a photograph) tend to look worse 
on me.  It may just be the way I see the illustration, or rather not see 
the details of the illustration.  The photos of finished products are more 
real to me, and I can better judge which ones will look right on me.  

Another trick I use is to use the ready made garments I have that fit me 
perfectly as a guide.  For example, I have 2 or 3 slim straight skirts, 
with different waist treatments, that I can use to compare with the pattern 
pieces of a similar skirt.  Works every time!  

And finally, there is no better trick than ACCURATELY measuring yourself, 
and comparing with actual pattern piece measurements, allowing for ease.  
Go one step further, and make the garment out of practice fabric (you know, 
the stuff you find in the $1 yard bins at Minnesota Fabrics!).  

I was fed up with the frustration, but it's getting better!!  PATIENCE!!!

Good Luck!!
Maureen
From: rabbit@lindy.Stanford.EDU (Aleta Hanna)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: alt.sewing FAQ
Date: 27 Jan 93 18:06:34 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Stanford University
NNTP-Posting-Host: lindy.stanford.edu

How do I go about getting an alt.sewing FAQ?

Aleta
*************************
Aleta Hanna
Maps and Records
Stanford University
aleta@bonair.stanford.edu
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Newsgroups: alt.sewing
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Subject: SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR PSYCH. STUDY
Originator: news@nimaster
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Organization: Princeton University
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 22:23:25 GMT

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Newsgroups: alt.sewing
From: sallyh@StarConn.com (Sally Holmes)
Subject: Re: HELP-How do I get a pattern to fit correctly?
Organization: Starnet-Public Access UNIX--Los Altos, CA  415-949-3133
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1993 04:43:35 GMT

On the subject of pattern illustrations that do not match the finished
garments: I've found the best way to be sure of what I'm getting is to
take the instruction sheet out of the pattern envelope and look at the
shape of the pattern pieces on the layout diagrams. It's easy to see,
for example, whether there's really a yoke or just forward shoulder seams, 
or whether a skirt is flared or just gathered (the description in the 
pattern book can say "full" for both).

This is easiest to do in places where you pull your own patterns from
the drawers, but the clerks usually don't mind if you check a pattern
they've pulled for you.

BTW, New York Fabrics is having a 75% sale on McCalls, Butterick and
Simplicity patterns at the moment, and 20% off sewing books.

Is there anywhere in the Bay area that offers the fitting shell class
described in another post?

Sally
From: HF.MMX@forsythe.stanford.edu (Marilee Marshall)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Opinions about Juki?
Date: 28 Jan 93 16:13:26 GMT
Organization: Stanford University
NNTP-Posting-Host: morrow.stanford.edu

I'm interested in buying serger, and I'm almost convinced on getting
a Juki.  Does anyone have an opinion about Juki's?  Since I've never
used a serger, how was the instruction manual?  My general
experience with Japanese products is their written support material
is poor, and requires the buyer to have extensive knowledge on the
subject first in order to figure out what they mean.
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
From: vokus@lds.loral.com (Teri Vokus 5479)
Subject: Re: Holes in Interlock
Organization: Loral Data Systems
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 13:04:56 GMT

Susanne,
  
    I had a similar problem with a pillow I made.  I found
a small hole near one of the curves (round pillow).  After
examining I came to the conclusion that when I went around
the corner of the pillow, I think that some of the fabric 
got nicked by the cutting knife.  Later when I was making 
something else, the same thing almost happened again but
I was sewing slower and I caught it just in time.  
   Maybe this is what happened to your things.    

                       Teri
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From: JBrandt@AAA.Uoregon.EDU (Pegasus)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Re: Cross-stitch programs
Date: 27 Jan 93 16:50:27 GMT
Followup-To: alt.sewing
Organization: The Polyhedron Group
NNTP-Posting-Host: fp1-dialin-2.uoregon.edu

In article <1262.63.uupcb@uttsbbs.uucp>, ron.parker@uttsbbs.uucp (Ron
Parker) wrote:
> 
> 
>   On 19 Jan 93 16:32:30 GMT janicet@heaven.isc-br.com (Janice Tabbut) wrote
> 
Is there a program like ron talked about for the MAC?

Pegasus
From: ryder@royalt.enet.dec.com (My name is...)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Polartek Outlet
Date: 21 Jan 93 20:33:07 GMT
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation

Can you please let me know where Malden Mills is located, specifically
the Polartek Outlet.  If I'm close to it I'd love to go there and
take a look around.

Marcia
From: close@lunch.wpd.sgi.com (Diane Barlow Close)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Re: alt.sewing FAQ
Date: 27 Jan 93 18:35:25 GMT
Reply-To: close@lunch.wpd.sgi.com (Diane Barlow Close)
Distribution: usa
Organization: Self employed, eh.
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rabbit@lindy.Stanford.EDU (Aleta Hanna) writes:
>How do I go about getting an alt.sewing FAQ?

Here are two ways:
Check for the FAQ in the newsgroup news.answers or send e-mail to the
keeper of the FAQ list Anne Louise Gockel (alg@cs.cornell.edu).

-- 
Diane Barlow Close
	close@lunch.wpd.sgi.com 
	I'm at lunch today.  :-)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
From: euafri@eua.ericsson.se (Fredrik stman)
Subject: Re: vinyl...
Reply-To: euafri@eua.ericsson.se
Organization: Ellemtel Telecom Systems Labs, Stockholm, Sweden
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 08:25:10 GMT

Nikki Perrott writes:

>I am about to start a project in vinyl and am wondering if anyone has
>any special advice.

If you are going to top-stitch, you'll need something to make the presser
foot not stick to the vinyl. You can try roller or teflon presser foots
or simply a drop of oil under the regular one.

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