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How to tell quality clothing
Price is not a good measure of how to identify quality clothing. Okay folks, settle in, I know blogs are supposed to be short but this...
kentkimmons
Mar 99 min read
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Patterns from Heck
I am writing this blog post as a cautionary tale for people that have found heirloom sewing in the last 7 - 8 years. While I love to...
Imperial Couture
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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The Sears Kenmore 158.1303 Sewing Machine
I wanted to take just a minute and tell you about another of my machines, its a 1969 Sears Kenmore 158.13033 sewing machine with zigzag...
Imperial Couture
Jul 27, 20242 min read
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Not All Batiste Fabric is Created Equal
What is Batiste fabric? Technically, Batiste is a weave and can be made from many fibers, but Batiste has been synonymous with cotton...
Imperial Couture
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Bobbin Tension Really is Important
Bobbin tension can make a lot of difference when sewing.
Imperial Couture
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Fabric Selection - The Polyester of Things
For babies, natural fiber fabrics have definite advantages.
Imperial Couture
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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Sometimes older is better
The joys of an older sewing machine.
Imperial Couture
Jul 7, 20242 min read
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