peggyv

I' sewing on a Bernina 1005 because my Bernina 1130 is being serviced. Even though they are about 20 years old they are great machines. I like the Bernina buttonholes and all the presser feet options for the machines. Someday I would like to have a sewing machine with more decorative stitches and automatic buttonholes but I don't think I would ever give up my 1130.

I just got back from new student orientation at my son's college. Unfortunately, he's been assigned to the "party" dorm! The rooms are so small and bleak I'd like to find a way to cheer it up.

All girls had to take home economics in eighth grade and we had to sew a jumper. I didn't know anyone who sewed and I didn't get much support. I took so long to make that jumper that I got a "D" for it.
When I was in my twenties I took sewing classes at a fabric store and learned how to sew properly. My teachers encouraged us to sew more difficult garments and I'm so grateful to them.

I've used many of the recommended sites below and I've been pleased with them all. There are good bargains at fashionfabrics.com. Two I don't think mentioned were gorgeousfabrics.com which has some pretty and unusual fabrics, and NYfashioncenter.com which offers a wide variety and colors of silk fabric.

Very clever and much more flattering than the original neckline!

Sewing the 1/4" guideline is a terrific idea. I measure from the edge and pin the zipper but sewing a guideline is probably faster and more accurate. I agree with you about the invisible zipper foot. I finally got one and I love it.

Tina,thank you so much for this information. These look like great websites.