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From: linnco@microsoft.com (Linn Compton)
Subject: Re: Re: Duvet Covers
Date: 20 Nov 92 15:37:44 GMT
Organization: Microsoft

I made a duvet cover recently. I used a beautiful patterned
sheet for the top, and a solid black sheet for the bottom. The top
had shades of purple, magenta, dark blue, and black, so the 
black bottom sheet worked really well. The sheets I used were
"full" size, as was the comforter. The sheets turned out to be
actually a couple inches narrower than the comforter, but it
didn't matter, because it just plumped up the comforter.

I sewed an 8" piece of bias tape on each inside corner of the
cover, then sewed matching pieces on the corners of the comforter.
I tie the strips together and it keeps the comforter from 
bunching up inside the cover. I used a 48" long zipper on the 
bottom of the cover.

Here's what I would do differently on the next one:

- Finish the inside seams better. When the cover is unzipped,
the seams are right there for you to see. I made this cover
for a friend, and even though she is thrilled with it, I am
kind of embarrassed that she sees those raw seams every time
she takes the cover off for washing.

- Use piping around the edge. I think this would give it a
nice finished look.

- I might try using velcro instead of the bias tape to keep
the cover and the comforter anchored together. And I will
probably make anchors in the middle of the sides as well as 
at the corners. My friend says she isn't having any problem
with it shifting, but even so, I think it would keep the whole
thing together better.

- I might try using one of those "invisible" zippers if they
are available in 48" length. (I wouldn't use a shorter zipper
because it would make it too difficult to get the comforter
out.) The zipper I used actually looks just fine, but the
perfectionist in me would prefer to just see a seam instead
of a zipper.

I was able to find the sheets on sale, so they only cost about 
$9 each. I've noticed that every now and then I can find really
good bargains on sale sheets, and I always snap them up because
it's an inexpensive way to get a very wide piece of cotton yardage.
Good luck on your project. I'd like to hear how it turns out!

Linn Compton
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
From: vblackwe@nyx.cs.du.edu (vic blackwell)
Subject: canvas
Organization: Nyx, Public Access Unix (sponsored by U. of Denver Math/CS dept.)
Disclaimer1: Nyx is a public access Unix system run by the University of
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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 92 07:38:05 GMT

Do anyone know a good supplier of cotton canvas?  Prefer natural color.
From: sonia@adara.mti.com (Sonia Lansberg)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Re: used industrial sewing machines
Date: 17 Nov 92 20:14:11 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Micro Technology, Inc., Anaheim, CA
Originator: sonia@adara

I saw a couple of requests for industrial sewing machine sources a
while back.  I remember that Wheeler's Sewing Machine Co. was
recommended to those of us taking Fashion Design courses at
Fullerton College.

I just called them to verify and better provide the following info.
I hope this helps:

They have been in business for over 50 years.  The address, phone:

Wheeler Sewing Machine Co
218 S. Grand Ave.
Santa Ana, CA  92701

phone: (714) 547-0743
fax:   (714) 954-0651

The man in charge of industrial sewing machines, Les, told me that
since there are over 3000 brands of these, that in your request to
the company, include mention of brand, make, model, or what your
application will be.  If you can narrow this down, he may be able
to send brochures.

He says that you can get a straight needle machine for $525.  I don't
know what their shipping policies are.  They also carry used
industrial overlocks.  One of my classmates had bought one (this was
well over 5 years ago), and said they are virtually indestructible.


Sonia Lansberg         sonia@lexcel.com
Fullerton, CA
From: gorrindo@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (Sue Gorrindo)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 19:37:22 GMT
Subject: Re: Re: Duvet Covers
Organization: the HP Corporate notes server
Newsgroups: alt.sewing

I buy queen size sheets to make duvet covers for a king size comforter
and they fit exactly - but measure your comforter first - sheets give
exact measurements on the outside of the packaging.

I have not found a "wonderful" way to do closures.  I do sew a piece of
velcro into the two bottom corners of my duvet and then onto my
comforter - it makes it easier to put the comforter into the cover.
From: hackney@boston.sinet.slb.com (Kirsten Werne)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Re: More holiday gift ideas...
Date: 16 Nov 92 20:26:55 GMT
Reply-To: hackney@boston.sinet.slb.com (Kirsten Werne)
Organization: Schlumberger Technologies CAD/CAM Division


	Last year I made fabric covered hangers for my sisters
	and Grandma-in-law.  I had some dark green satin left
	over from a dress I had made, so that's what I used.
	They were really beautiful and were the hit of the
	day! And they're really easy.  I can post the
	instructions, if anyone is interested.


Jane,

PLEASE DO POST DIRECTIONS!!!  Thanks,

Kirsten Werne
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
From: MAHE@YaleVM.YCC.Yale.Edu
Subject: Re: Sewing Silk
Organization: Yale University
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 92 11:32:25 EST

I've always heard that using silk thread on a silk blouse isn't a good
idea.  In general, it's best to use thread that's as strong as possible,
but weaker than your fabric.  Silk thread, stronger than the equivalent
size of steel,  could slice through regular silk rather fast.  Ditto,
to a lesser extent, for polyester thread.  As to the ubiquitous
cotton-wrapped polyester, it's almost guaranteed to produce puckery seams.
 
I haven't had any trouble with cotton thread on silk, and I almost
never adjust my bobbin tension.  But if your silk is very light, you
might consider using thinner thread than the regular (is it 40? or 60?
I always forget), and a size 8 needle.
 
Marie-Christine
mahe-marie-christine@yale.edu
 
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From: Priscilla Schenck <ps12@cornell.edu>
Subject: Do I need a serger?
X-Xxdate: Thu, 19 Nov 92 10: 43:49 GMT
Nntp-Posting-User: ps12@cornell.edu
Organization: Cornell University
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Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 15:40:22 GMT
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Re: Cleaning Stainless Steel
From: 9018617k@levels.unisa.edu.au
Date: 12 Nov 92 08:46:13 +1030
Organization: University of South Australia


Just a thought, have you tried petrol (gasoline to US readers).  It is a very
good solvent for grease (but you'd better use it in the open air) and 
the cost is small. 

Kerry

PS. Yes you're reaching as far away as the land of OZ.  It's just sometimes
    hard to reply to posts which require local knowledge and I haven't been 
    reading this group long.
From: HF.MMX@forsythe.stanford.edu (Marilee Marshall)
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
Subject: Re: Family tartans
Date: 17 Nov 92 00:23:22 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Stanford University
NNTP-Posting-Host: morrow.stanford.edu

I really like the Black Watch Plaid.  I like the
>colors and would like to make myself some clothes using the stuff.
>                                        Carlin
>
The Black Watch is my husband's family plaid, and part of the Keith
Clan (far far far northern Scotland... just rock, sea, and cold). A
bunch of barbarians that repeatedly almost wiped themselves out by
fighting with anyone, anytime, anyplace.

Black Watch seems quite popular this year.  No advice about the
direction of the plaid.  Since you're not "clan" I suppose you do
anything with it you darn well please, huh?

Best.

marilee
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
From: "wayne heffernan" <wayne.heffernan@canrem.com>
Subject: fabric stores
Reply-To: "wayne heffernan" <wayne.heffernan@canrem.com>
Organization: Canada Remote Systems
Distribution: alt
Date: 22 Nov 92 16:47:54 EST

My wife and I will be travelling from Toronto to Florida  during the Xmas 
holidays. We will be looking for some good fabric stores. Stores that 
handle high quality material made of natural fibers are the type we are 
most interested in. Any suggestions would be welcome.
wayne.heffernan@canrem.com 




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From: banderso@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Betty Lise Anderson)
Subject: Need help with cording a design- what to do with the ends?
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 13:52:30 GMT

I am planning to make a cowboy-style shirt, which has a curved yoke. These
shirts often have a curly-cue (sp?) design on the yokes, which I think is
usually appliqued, or maybe piped around an opening for a slit pocket. I
wanted to put the design on using cording. My problem is what to do with
the ends of the cords. The design doesn't extend to the seams, so I can't
catch them in there. I could fold the ends of the cord under, but I think it
would be bulky. I could satin-stitch across the ends of the cord but I think
that might flatten them and maybe also not hold the ends permanently- might
enhance the ravelling. I could use Fray Check, but I think that would look
ugly and make a hard ball on the ends.

What should I do? I have sewing machine with lots and lots of useful stitches
(Bernina 1130)- any of these going to help me?

I also thought of making a small circular bound button-hole at each end of
the design (like and eyelet hole) in the top yoke layer, feeding the
cord ends through, and then securing them to the under yoke somehow. I think
this will be bulky too.

The fabric is sandwashed rayon, if that has any impact.

Betty Lise Anderson
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
From: M17257@mwvm.mitre.org
Subject: Where to find Black garter clips?
Organization: The MITRE Corporation, McLean VA 22102
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 14:53:07 GMT

I live in the Wash DC area and can't find any black or even a dark color for
garter clips(the fasteners to clip on the stockings) Does anyone have any sourc
e for these?  I am open to mail order, anything! The white evidently can't be
dyed to a dark color becuase of a rubber-like coating.
 
Thanks!
Ellie Blackwell
Newsgroups: alt.sewing
From: lkoch@troy.hssc.ksc.nasa.gov
Subject: Decorative Scarf and Sweatshirt jackets 
Organization: NASA
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 18:38:52 GMT

I have received a couple of messages requesting how to make the scarves  
and jackets I mentioned in response to Holiday Gift Ideas.  I have  
attempted to describe how to make both ideas below, however, it is not  
necessarily clear without pictures which I am unable to include.  I will  
add that if anyone would like to receive copies of instructions complete  
with pictures I will be more than willing to send them a copy via the mail  
if they could send me a self-addressed, stamped envelope to :  Linda Koch
2311 Heritage Dr.  Titusville FL  32780.  Thanks...

Here goes my attempt at HOW TO....

MAKE DECORATIVE SCARF:

Materials needed:
1/4 yard Piece of 45" wide material -- 
Velcro square (small velcro piece)
thread

The scarf starts out retangular 45 X 9".  Finish edges of scarf.  With my  
serger I do a rolled hem.

Fold the scarf in half length ways to find the center point.  Mark with  
pin.  then Unfold.

You will then gather from one end to the mid-point (length wise) by  
hand-sewing gathering stitches at every 1/2 inch or so down the center  
point of the SHORT width.  Pull the gathering together.  This should form  
like a fanfold bow.  Stitch on back side of scarf to hold bow in place.   
You will then sew a piece of the velcro also to the back side.

At the other end of the scarf, you fold the SHORT width in thirds so it is  
about 1/3 of the width.  This is the location where you should sew the  
other piece of velcro.  

The scarf is then complete.  Always a ready-to-wear fanfold scarf without  
the hassle.

SWEATSHIRT JACKETS

Materials:
1 Store Bought Sweatshirt
interfacing
About 1 yard of coordinating fabric (remember many people feel sweatshirts  
are fairly durable so watch type of fabric purchased for shrinking, etc.)


Cut the sweatshirt down the front in the middle (opening for the jacket).

Out of the material, you will cut two pieces for the lapels.  The length  
of the sweatshirt along the front where you just cut (also, allow for the  
seams at the end) by about 2-3" (depending on the preferred width of the  
lapel or if you want to add buttons).  Cut out 2 pockets, and 2 Ties for  
the pockets.

Especially if you are planning to add buttons down the front, you will  
want to put interfacing in the lapel.  Also, I put lightweight interfacing  
along the top portion of the pocket (read on to understand why)

Sew the lapels along the cut edges of the front of the jacket.

I fold down the top edge of the pocket and put interfacing along there.  I  
then make a button hole in the top center of the pocket (this is where I  
tie the tie mentioned above.)

Sew the pocket onto the jacket.  Complete the tie and tie through the  
button hole on the pocket.  This will cause the pocket to gather along the  
top for a different affect.


************

I hope this can be understood.  If anyone can provide better description  
(if you can understand this), you are more than welcome to.

Happy stitching!!

Linda Koch
lkoch@troy.hssc.ksc.nasa.gov

Newsgroups: alt.sewing
From: dmiller@theory.lcs.mit.edu (Dick and Jill Miller)
Subject: Re: Family tartans
Organization: Laboratory for Computer Science, MIT
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 13:43:42 GMT

karenb@cc.uow.edu.au (Karen  Barrett) writes:

>Recently I have been thinking about tracing the traditional family tartan
>of both my and my husband's families (if they even exist!) - we both have 
>family roots in the British Isles - but I'm not quite sure where to start.  
>I'm going to check my local library this afternoon but I don't really expect 
>them to have a great deal of information.  
>
>Has anyone else out there tried to trace their family tartan?  Can you
>suggest any helpful books/sources?  What happens if I do track it down
>in a book?  Has anyone had any experience ordering a specific tartan
>from somewhere?  (I hope I won't have to have it especially woven as
>I'm sure I couldn't afford it!)
>
>Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>Karen.

There was a fairly long discussion on soc.roots (the genealogy newsgroup) a 
while back about 'family' tartans.  Turns out that until recently there 
were no family tartans.  Each weaver made up what they liked.  Then someone 
in the British army which had several Scottish regiments decided that it 
would look more coordianted if all the soldiers in a regiment wore the same 
tartan as a uniform.  The idea spread and thus was born the 'family' 
tartan.

So don't worry about wearing the 'right' tartan, but if you want to wear 
the one which has since been adopted by your family name, I have seen a 
book in the library which showed each tartan and the family name associated 
with it.  Sorry, but this was quite a while ago and I don't remember the 
title/author.

Good luck in your search.

--Jill

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From: lindner@danzig.micro.umn.edu (Paul Lindner)
Subject: Re: Boolean operators on a query
Organization: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1992 00:20:26 GMT

In <1992Nov18.181819.609@cerberus.ulaval.ca> Carlos Reed <creed@fse.ulaval.ca> writes:

>Hi gang!

>Does any body know if we can icnlude boolean operators when making a query
>on one of the WAIS Based info srcs.?

Yes and no.

Yes, if the server in question is running Don Gilbert's boolean WAIS.

No otherwise.
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From: datkins@triton.unm.edu (Drexel Atkinson CIRT)
Subject: Where to get gopher?
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 92 20:26:08 GMT
Organization: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque


I know of several places that have gopher, but is there a place that 
definetly has the most current version of gopher clients and servers for
all systems??
thanks,
	drex

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From: monty@kilcom1.ucis.dal.ca
Newsgroups: alt.gopher
Subject: Re: Services Survey
Date: 17 Nov 92 12:54:51 GMT
Organization: Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

In article <Uf1f48600VpK1PGFB=@andrew.cmu.edu> Michael Bauer <mb5o+@andrew.cmu.edu> writes:


>Hi!  I'm conducting a survey on Internet Information Services.  I wonder if I 
>could get your feedback on a few questions.  I'll let you know what I
>find out.  Just
>forward this mail back to me with your answers, I'll process everyone's
>responses and
>get the results back to you as soon as I can.   Please place your
>answers to the 
>questions at the beginning of the line following the question.  Thanks
>for your help!

>---------------------------------------------------------------------------
>SERVICE QUESTIONS 
>---------------------------------------------------------------------------

>What have you used Gopher for?  Would you please give an example of how you've 
>used it and how it benefitted you or your organization?


>How would you rate each of the following statements concerning Gopher on
>a scale of
>1 to 5, where 1 means you strongly DISAGREE with the statement and 5
>means you strongly AGREE with the attribute.

>  It's easy to install.
>  
>  It's easy to use.

>  It performs well.

>  It's robust.

>  There's good documentation available for it.

>  Consulting on its use is readily available.

>  Bugs are fixed in a timely fashion.

>  Updates are regularly provided.


>What would you say is the best feature of Gopher?


>What would you say Gopher could do in addition or do differently?


>How would you describe your ideal information service, if it's not Gopher?


>If you wouldn't use a commercial version of your ideal service, skip the
>following questions and go on to the section titled BACKGROUND QUESTIONS.

>What do you think would be a fair price for such a service, A, B, C, D, E?

>  A.  X < $100?
>  B.  $100 <= X < $500?
>  C.  $500 <= X < $1,000?
>  D.  $1,000 <= X < $5,000?
>  E.  $5,000 <= X < $10,000

>Would you buy such a service at this price?

>Would you advocate that someone else in your organization do so?

>If so, who?

>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>What computer do you use?

>How do you connect to the Internet?

>What organization are you primarily affilated with?

>What is your role or title in that organization?

>What computer publications do you read?

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Newsgroups: alt.gopher
From: jtingert@uxh.cso.uiuc.edu (tingerthal john s)
Subject:  >More people would use gopher if ...
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 00:06:41 GMT
Keywords: gopher

HEY!  SOME OF US FROM MINNESOTA ARE PROUD OF GOPHER!!
Newsgroups: alt.gopher
From: SEB1525@MVS.draper.com (Steve Bacher)
Subject: Re: More people would use gopher if ...
Organization: Draper Laboratory
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 13:39:00 GMT

In article <Bxoxqt.Jvo@news.cso.uiuc.edu>,
lnosek@ux4.cso.uiuc.edu (Luke Nosek) writes:

>Just think if someone named a COMPUTER gopher. GOD what a marketing disaster
>that would be.

Or "Apple"...

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From: mb5o+@andrew.cmu.edu (Michael Bauer)
Newsgroups: alt.gopher
Subject: Services Survey
Date: 15 Nov 92 20:20:24 GMT
Organization: Masters student, Industrial Administration - 3rd Yr. Opt., Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA


Hi!  I'm conducting a survey on Internet Information Services.  I wonder if I 
could get your feedback on a few questions.  I'll let you know what I
find out.  Just
forward this mail back to me with your answers, I'll process everyone's
responses and
get the results back to you as soon as I can.   Please place your
answers to the 
questions at the beginning of the line following the question.  Thanks
for your help!

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SERVICE QUESTIONS 
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What have you used Gopher for?  Would you please give an example of how you've 
used it and how it benefitted you or your organization?


How would you rate each of the following statements concerning Gopher on
a scale of
1 to 5, where 1 means you strongly DISAGREE with the statement and 5
means you strongly AGREE with the attribute.

  It's easy to install.
  
  It's easy to use.

  It performs well.

  It's robust.

  There's good documentation available for it.

  Consulting on its use is readily available.

  Bugs are fixed in a timely fashion.

  Updates are regularly provided.


What would you say is the best feature of Gopher?


What would you say Gopher could do in addition or do differently?


How would you describe your ideal information service, if it's not Gopher?


If you wouldn't use a commercial version of your ideal service, skip the
following questions and go on to the section titled BACKGROUND QUESTIONS.

What do you think would be a fair price for such a service, A, B, C, D, E?

  A.  X < $100?
  B.  $100 <= X < $500?
  C.  $500 <= X < $1,000?
  D.  $1,000 <= X < $5,000?
  E.  $5,000 <= X < $10,000

Would you buy such a service at this price?

Would you advocate that someone else in your organization do so?

If so, who?

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What computer do you use?

How do you connect to the Internet?

What organization are you primarily affilated with?

What is your role or title in that organization?

What computer publications do you read?

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From: ouchark@husc15.harvard.edu (Bill Ouchark, VMS Systems)
Newsgroups: alt.gopher
Subject: Fixes for VMS Gopher Client
Date: 23 Nov 92 20:15:38 GMT
Organization: Harvard University Science Center


        I'm having some problems with the VMS version  of  the  Gopher
        client (V0.6).  Under certain circumstances is will go into an
        endless loop (e.g. during WHOIS queries).  I understand  there
        may  be  some code changes that can resolve this... can anyone
        enlighten me (or has anyone ported a more  recent  version  of
        the code to VMS)?  Many thanks.

							-Bill Ouchark-

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