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  1. cailinbeag

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    kamikat's right. The original Tencel had a similar hand to rayon (though it was actually closer to cotton), but is now found much more commonly in the making of peachskin and stretchy knits. It'd be unlikely you'd find anything suitable in today's market. Viscose, on the other hand, you...
  2. cailinbeag

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    bunnyb - Maybe try a search for Tencel. SugarKitten - It sounds like you need to go up a needle size. I've had the same trouble you describe and it worked for me. :)
  3. cailinbeag

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Smuterella - I have McCall 7592 from 1949. It's a very simple blouse, as you can see. Though it's a 32" bust, I'd be happy to send it to you, if you'd like (for free). I can even grade it if you need me to. It's been sitting in my pattern drawer for quite some time and I'd like to see it go to...
  4. cailinbeag

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    I just finished doing exactly that! Each page has the envelope front on the front and the envelope back on the back. They're organized first by style (accessories, bottoms, coordinates, etc), then company, then number. They're in the drawer in the same manner. 176 patterns, whew!!! It took me a...
  5. cailinbeag

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Kamikat - I think the fabric's fantastic and could be used as a dress or anything, really. The only thing I would do is add a solid color to break it up a bit, whether it be in the waist, collar, wherever. That way it creates sections for the eye to focus on without feeling overwhelmed. I...
  7. cailinbeag

    PatternMaster

    Recreating Vintage Patterns Using Radial Projection I know there are ladies out there who see the back of envelopes of beautiful vintage patterns and think "there must be a way to recreate that". There is. This radial projection method uses Pattern Master software, but can be duplicated in most...
  8. cailinbeag

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    I prefer a factory fold. The patterns I've gotten that didn't have FF often did had tape, pins, alterations, rips and were just generally more fragile. I wouldn't turn down a pattern that wasn't FF, though. If I see something fabulous, I'll take it however I can get it. :) LadyDay - I have...
  9. cailinbeag

    PatternMaster

    I just wanted to poke my head in here and say that I have Pattern Master Boutique, as well. I got it for Christmas last year and have used it for a lot of projects with much success. It's a fantastic product and between the staff and the forums, the support is amazing.
  10. cailinbeag

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Loads, but I don't want to bog down this thread with info most people can't use. If you PM me, I can give you my regular email address and we can walk through some things. :)
  11. cailinbeag

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Ooooo I have the Wild Ginger software, too. It took some time to figure out all of the bells and whistles, but now I can create my own designs and even copy designs just from a picture. And because of the way the software is set up, they're made to my measurements. The software is extraordinary...
  13. cailinbeag

    The ones that got away

    Have you got a PayPal account? Because, if you'd like, I can get the size you need and then put them up on eBay for the price I paid for them as a Buy It Now feature. I just checked USPS (our post) and, using a Stockholm postnummer, the cost for shipping is $25 standard or $33 with tracking...
  14. cailinbeag

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    kamikat....speaking of patterns, yours are copied. I've been trying to email you because I need your shipping info again, but your mailbox is full. :)
  15. cailinbeag

    All things Sewing Machines!

    The model number is actually 221. I'm not sure about the 13608...did it have two letters preceeding it? If so, it should be a production number (if it's a '64, the letters should be EV or EX). Hope that helps!
  16. cailinbeag

    The Cleaning Clothes (vintage or other) Thread

    What a helpful thread! I didn't read through the whole thing, but have noticed a few issues on this page that I thought I might be able to help with. For rust stains, try Hydrogen Peroxide. It's one of the few solutions that doesn't require rubbing. Just blot it lightly on the affected area...
  17. cailinbeag

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    Bettie, You don't need to speak dutch. On the main page, click on the little english flag and it translates the site for you. :)
  19. cailinbeag

    All things Sewing Machines!

    My Baby This is such a cool thread. I learned to sew on a 1940's Elna. I believe my mother still has it and another just like it that she had planned on using for parts but never got around to. Now I use a newer, but basic, Kenmore. It does what I need it to and it's light, so I can shuffle...
  20. cailinbeag

    COPA free week trial

    Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow. And I thought I was going to get the vacuuming done today...
  21. cailinbeag

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I didn't know where else to post this... I'm seriously considering making this dress for my wedding in October. However, I'll have to grade it four sizes up, plus add length in the body because I'm 5'10". Has anyone made this dress? I'm hoping to get an idea of the actual pattern pieces and...
  22. cailinbeag

    Vintage Jewelry

    NicknNora, My pleasure. :) It's so much fun to know that there are still treasures to be found.
  23. cailinbeag

    Vintage Jewelry

    NicknNora, Does it look something like this? North West Mounted Police Brooch

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