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  1. hotrod_elf

    Show us what you have Crafted!

    Love the fabric choice tooo. I bet that fabric was easier to work with than vynal.
  2. hotrod_elf

    Show us what you've made!

    Thank you, LD :D
  3. hotrod_elf

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    Jefferson swap meet I found these two letters. They are stainless and I was told that they came off a 30's neon shoe store sign. [/IMG]
  4. hotrod_elf

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    The International System for pattern making Has anyone heard or use this system? I took a class at Hancock Fabrics and this guy was showing us how to use this pattern making system with your own measurements and mini sized patterns. It really made it seem easy to make your own and change...
  5. hotrod_elf

    Show us what you've made!

    Here is my New fall coat [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG]
  7. hotrod_elf

    What's your favorite candy?

    M&M's, plain, so yummy I tattooed them on my arm. I learned how to count with them, when I was young.
  8. hotrod_elf

    A Strange Question...

    I have a late 40's dress that is that way. I just thought that the prevuse owner had a pouch and just stretched it out.
  9. hotrod_elf

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I used a lighter color green that match, normal garmet lining. I wanted something that was smooth and would not stick the linen on the outside. I can post pictures if you like. Thank you LD and Snookie both of those were very helpful
  10. hotrod_elf

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Thank you LD Thats what I wanted to hear. After I made some shirts that weren't not lined and then that dress, I like the finished look of things lined. I did have the right idea.
  11. hotrod_elf

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I made that dress. Thats where I figures out how do some lining. I like how it came out. [/IMG] I made the straps twice.
  13. hotrod_elf

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    makes me not want to put in a lining now.:cry: :eek: :eek:
  14. hotrod_elf

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Making a 50's coat I have question: I want to make a lining for this coat. I think I know how to do it, but want reassurance before I cut everything. Here is what I think I'm suppose to do. Cut the lining same as the pattern and follow the direction. with the coat inside out and the lining...
  15. hotrod_elf

    THE Dress - Butterick 4790

    Heres mine [/IMG]
  16. hotrod_elf

    I'm back

    Thank you. I missed all of the ladies here. While I was shopping I kept on thinking who would love this or that. I saw shoes that everyone would die for, I saw baskets and baskets full of buttons that the buttons lovers would drull over. I live in a house that was built in the earliy 50's. I...
  17. hotrod_elf

    I'm back

    Well a little of an up-date. Last time I was on here I was packing to move cross country. Now we all made it safe and sound, only lost one fish out of our small zoo. Man, Milwaukee has some great antique stores. I have found four of the coveted cloth coved buckles for belts. One never was...
  19. hotrod_elf

    Looking for Plastic Wall Tiles

    Day late and dollar short I redid my bathroom and it was covered in those things. They were green marblely. Being a tile person I hated them. I just throw them away.
  20. hotrod_elf

    Out of the Humidor: The sad demise of pipe smoking

    My dad and step-dad use to smoke pipes. Now they don't smoke at all. I miss the smell. My dad smoked tobaco that had been soaked in whiskey.
  21. hotrod_elf

    Show us your critters

    stuff ducky We gave our non-pointing, skitish bird dog (English Pointer a duck like that. Same thing, we have replaced it three times. Funny thing is we have three ducks, and the ducks go after her. We thought we at least try to give her a chance.
  22. hotrod_elf

    The Historic Home as Retirement Project

    Some more links www.antiquerealestate.com www.preservationdirectory.com/HistoricRealEstate/HomesForSale.aspx www.oldhouses.com I have already starting to day dream.
  23. hotrod_elf

    Keeping Cool: Fans and Parasols

    Too bad there are modern cars on the street. It would been a wonderful picture. You do look lovely though. I like the dress.
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