Re: [h-cost] old pfaff industrial

Try turning the needle 90, 180 then 270 degrees, often a needle will be in wrong way around and will often not pick up due to this (and were all the needles in the drawer the right ones?). Is the correct size bobbin in place? Is the bobbin case in good repair? Is the tension all okay? You

Re: [h-cost] Seeking contact near Bakewell

I'm probably the nearest, in Derby, but Bakewell's at the other end of the county and I'm not expecting to be making a trip up there in the foreseeable future. I'll have a look in the local history section here in the library and see if there are any photos. Message: 1 Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008

[h-cost] Linen Bias Tape

Anyone have a source for linen bias tape? I have absolutely no patience for making my own bias tape and I'd like some for a linen shirt I plan to make for my husband. I found a 50/50 linen/cotton blend tape here: http://www.superbuzzy.com/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=83_85produ

Re: [h-cost] Seeking contact near Bakewell

Kate M Bunting wrote: I'm probably the nearest, in Derby, but Bakewell's at the other end of the county and I'm not expecting to be making a trip up there in the foreseeable future. I'll have a look in the local history section here in the library and see if there are any photos. Kate's

Re: [h-cost] Linen Bias Tape

Depending on what you're doing, you may want straight-grain tape rather than bias. In which case there are several sources: http://wmboothdraper.com/TapeLace/tapelace.htm#Linen is my current favorite. These guys also carry it: http://woodedhamlet.com/tapes_braids/dutch_linentape.html There

Re: [h-cost] Linen Bias Tape

Try these for 100% linen bias tape: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12509306 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12672894 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:56 AM

Re: [h-cost] New Victorian patterns

Oh, Deb, they look like great additions to your pattern line! What was the inspiration for the You Bet Bodice and the Mystic Mine Bodice? BTW, so pleased to see you here! I know the costumers here are going to be all over your wealth of knowledge and your patterns. :-) Regards,

Re: [h-cost] Patterns - free to good home

I have a collection of vintage patterns so any would be a great addition. thanks in advance. Robert Sharon Collier [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What kind are you looking for? Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Powell Sent: