Seamstress & Tailor
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Anyone Wear Men's Jeans?
Asked by K.A. from San Diego
on November 11, 2011
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I am so sick of trying to find jeans that fit me! I'm tired of them all being those thin "fashion jeans" with spandex that offer virtually no warmth when it starts get...
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- I have not tried mens jeans. But just an idea--have you ever tried the flannel-lined jeans from LL Bean? I haven't but my camping-type friends LOVE them!
- I love mens' jeans. I have a very straight shape, and there's plenty of room for my hips. I love that they come right below my navel- not low-rise, but not mom jeans...
- I would also like to voice my endorsement for levi's 501s. They are harder to find now. I understand your pain in trying to find jeans for a curvier body. Not long ago...
Clothes or Fabric Steamer to Remove Wrinkles from Clothing
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on January 20, 2009
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I'm looking for a fabric steamer. Has anyone used these on their clothes? I don't know what brand is good and would appreciate any feed back if you've used one befor...
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- I got mine from Bed Beth & Beyond (using one of their 20% off coupons). I've had it for two years, and think it's great! It was the only one they carried, and I imag...
- Hi J., we use the Toby, it works great an fast. J. L.
- I have a Rowenta. It's my favorite brand of iron too. It's a great thing. You don't have to set up the ironing board. You don't even have to take the item off the ...
Looking for a Baby Gymnastics Class
Asked by O.S. from New York
on March 26, 2008
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Hi I have a 15 month old daughter and I am looking for things to do with her, we have already gone through the ISR water survival skills program and while I enjoyed wa...
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- O., Would you consider a music and movement class? Music Together is a nation-wide, research-based program, designed for newborns through age 5 and their parents o...
- There is a place called Little Gym in Cranford. Excellent! Check it out!
- There are of course Gymboree classes all over the state, and ou can also look for Music together classes. http://www.joyofmusic.info/M2G.htm A lot of area dance stu...
Clothing
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on April 17, 2010
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does anyone know of a store at the grapevine mills mall that sells reasonbly prices prom dresses?
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- I buy a gown every year, but I buy second hand.... ebay or pageantresale.com I always get great prices, takes a little more effort but worth it to me. I figure if I ...
- My daughter is a Junior in High School and over the past few years we have purchased all of her dresses for various banquets, dinners, special occasions, etc. Online. ...
- I agree with Jodi, try Group USA in Grapevine Mills. Best wishes!
Any Creative Ideas on What to Do with Ripped Clothing?
Asked by S.A. from Minneapolis
on January 15, 2009
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I have several articles of clothing that have ripped and don't seem to be mendable (at least not by me). I hate throwing them away, though, and I feel bad about donati...
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- Just in response to another post...I don't know about Goodwill, but I used to work for a St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores, and we recycled damaged clothes. I assumed ...
- Consult a tailor to see if they could repair them? Some of them are pretty reasonably priced.
- Well, just so you know, most charities (like goodwill) actually throw the clothes away themselves if they receive anything with holes or large stains. Why don't you t...
Vinyl Sticky Removal on Letter Jacket
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on February 7, 2010
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My mother stored my letter jacket in a plastic bag in her attic. The Texas heat obviously got to it and the sleeves are all sticky. Is there any way to remove sticky...
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- try the magic sponge thing by mr clean
- My husband's letter jacket has the same problem. Over a long period of time, vinyl breaks down (I'm not sure if heat helps it break down faster or not - it might be j...
- Try some Goo Gone. It's pretty good about getting rid of sticky stuff and it won't damage the vinyl.
Place for Alterations in St. Paul
Asked by L. from Minneapolis
on September 20, 2007
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Can anyone recommend a good place for alterations in the St. Paul area? I have a dress that does not have a slit in it, so it makes walking at any more than a snail's...
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- have you tried Sew What on St Clair and Fairview?
- John's Tailors - Larpenteur & Lexington in Roseville - phone number ###-###-####. My mother in law has gone to this place for over 15 years and I just got a bridesmai...
- I have used Make It Fit alterations for two bridesmaids dresses. They do an excellent job quickly and cost less than others around. They are near the Maplewood Mall,...
Need Birthday Location Ideas for Monroeville Area/east Pittsburgh Suburbs
Asked by A.M. from Pittsburgh
on January 24, 2008
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Hi. I need help trying to figure out where to have my sons birthday party. He will be four in April and this will be his first party with other kids invited. We can...
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- Center for Creative Play right off the Parkway at the Edgewood exit!
- Hello, please don't do it at Chuck E. Cheese. I'm loooking to for my tWo boys party in Sep. Tomorrow saturday we have a B-party at ICE CREAM WORLD and I saw a Place ca...
- Does your McDonald's have a party room? That is where we had my 5 year old daughter's friend birthday party. I found it very reasonable and the kids had a good time....
Looking for Someone Reasonable to Sew
Asked by D.F. from Dallas
on August 18, 2009
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Every year at my daughters school they have a sock hop. I am looking for someone who can sew a poodle skirt with a petticoat for my two daughters. I have seen some rea...
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- I do sew and can help out. I am a full time nanny so if you can get me a picture, I can create a close duplicate. I made many for my girls and it's not hard. You ca...
- Hi there-I'm somewhat of a seamstress and could probably help you out. I have a small crafting/sewing business and could use the extra money. Where are you located?
- I don't know what area you are in but I own a home-based embroidery business in the Frisco/Little Elm area. My website is www.dancingneedledesigns.com Poodle skirts...
Moses Basket Bedding
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on October 20, 2007
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Hi guys!
I have an old moses basket from my mother that I would like to use for my son when he is born next month. The bedding, however, could stand to be replaced...
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- Buy fabric and make new so it is custome fit. I am a seamstress, live on the South side of Naperville, let me know if I can help.
- Something that I always wanted to do but never got around to was to use my wedding dress to make the material for the bedding for a moses basket, cradle or crib. This...
- I have seen moses basket bedding at Babies R Us -- it's in the bedding section by all the pack-n-play sheets. I believe Pottery Barn Kids also sells the bedding for t...
