tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10610763.post113942488863623429..comments2024-01-12T07:22:33.175-08:00Comments on The Fabulous Lorraine and Fiends: Looking for GemmaFabulousLorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14889080113368458412noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10610763.post-92137649442570142122007-03-05T06:10:00.000-08:002007-03-05T06:10:00.000-08:00Keep up the good work » »Keep up the good work <A HREF="http://www.bentley-backpacks.info/Shop_adderall_shire_qoclick.html" REL="nofollow">»</A> <A HREF="http://www.fat-woman-5.info/modelshipbuilding.html" REL="nofollow">»</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10610763.post-1139517458617560202006-02-09T12:37:00.000-08:002006-02-09T12:37:00.000-08:00To clean a dirty iron I've used a crumpled ball of...To clean a dirty iron I've used a crumpled ball of aluminum foil. Worked like a charm.ariandalenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05314214363004851355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10610763.post-1139490066732134732006-02-09T05:01:00.000-08:002006-02-09T05:01:00.000-08:00Lorraine :: I love "Blarney Rubble and Bam-Bam". L...Lorraine :: I love "Blarney Rubble and Bam-Bam". LOL<BR/><BR/>Miss Kitty :: Thank you for convincing Maureen to come to BC!<BR/> I asked my friend who just finished making herself a corset if I could commission one from her but she says she's totally burned out on corsets at the moment. *blah* Not that the wife would be pleased with me buying a custom corset now that my cross dressing days are largely behind me! I will have to ask my LARP friends where I can rent one, perhaps.<BR/><BR/>Maureen :: You @ BC = yayDan Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894953005632382940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10610763.post-1139481328747896312006-02-09T02:35:00.000-08:002006-02-09T02:35:00.000-08:00I so, so want to come to that corset party (and Ba...I so, so want to come to that corset party (and Balticon in general)... why do I live on the wrong continent? Why is April the busiest, most travel-filled month I've ever had in my life? Why do I not get more time off from work?<BR/><BR/>Maybe I could post you a cardboard cutout of me, and that could attend the party for me :(<BR/><BR/>I have a sewing machine that was my granny's and has the benefit of being very old and having all the working parts (or nearly) on display. The tension control is probably broken, but I find staring it down mostly works.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14530845147391401083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10610763.post-1139453762439981852006-02-08T18:56:00.000-08:002006-02-08T18:56:00.000-08:00I'm going.... Kitty Cat has convinced me :-DI'm going.... Kitty Cat has convinced me :-DStardustgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11510694655266914556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10610763.post-1139449970383161402006-02-08T17:52:00.000-08:002006-02-08T17:52:00.000-08:00I have a dream of an Janome sewing machine and a d...I have a dream of an Janome sewing machine and a dreamy Elna serger. I've been sewing since I was around 9 years old.<BR/><BR/>I'm sooo busy these days that I decided I had to streamline. I have eliminated all other types of craft and hobby except sewing and knitting.<BR/><BR/>Lisa...turn the tables on wickedness...ask her about the inflatable sheepy! ::very evil grin::<BR/><BR/>Kitty! I'm so glad you'll be coming to Baltic Con.<BR/><BR/>Hmm...I think a head count from this for Balticon would be helpful for Nora and I to plan the corset party.<BR/><BR/>Lessee:<BR/><BR/>Lorraine<BR/>Malena<BR/>Kitty<BR/>Missmousey<BR/>Danth Guyth<BR/>Ravyn<BR/>Vanda<BR/>The Rat Queen<BR/><BR/>If you aren't listed or if I didn't mention someone, please add to the list. ::ulterior motives are at hand::<BR/><BR/>Thankies!vandalunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00542321648325168156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10610763.post-1139449108477884452006-02-08T17:38:00.000-08:002006-02-08T17:38:00.000-08:00Oh, and more bobbin-y stuff I just thought of....M...Oh, and more bobbin-y stuff I just thought of....<BR/><BR/>Make sure your tension is adjusted right ( stitches are the same on top and bottom.... one isn't significantly tighter or looser than the other) If it's not, the adjust the tension (should be marked on the machine) until it does. If it refuses then it may need a tuneup. The timing could be off a bit and causing problems. If you hear a loud-ish clicking sound when sewing, that's usually a sign that it needs a tweak.<BR/><BR/>Put in a brand new needle now, ever if you think you don't need one. Sometimes one will have a burr that'll cause all sorts of glitches and since you can't really see them, it's hard to tell.Stardustgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11510694655266914556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10610763.post-1139448402689576852006-02-08T17:26:00.000-08:002006-02-08T17:26:00.000-08:00Lo - Oh dear. You are having a time of it. Let's s...Lo - Oh dear. You are having a time of it. Let's see.... if you can find an owner's manual lying around (or look online at the manufacturer website for a user guide) they typically have a "where the oil goes" diagram for your specific machine. And it's just a tiny drop, not like filling a car. Typically it's places where things move and have friction (on mine you remove one cover and you can see the parts that require a drop of oil).<BR/><BR/>You can find it at sewing / crafty places and probably even Wally World in you area has it. It comes in very small dropper-type bottles and is typically clear. It should be hanging up with the other sewing gadgets such as the tape measures, hem guides, needles, etc. If you were close by I could solve that in about 30 seconds.<BR/><BR/>Bobbins - you snarl back at them, only louder. NO, wait... that's not it. It could be that it wasn't wound properly (it happens), and the tension is all wonky. Make sure you follow the path for the thread recommended in the sewing machine manual. If you can't find that and are absolutely fed up, you can get pre-wound bobbins for some models but you'd have to check at places that sell the machines.<BR/><BR/>Fabric - oh. dear. Hmm... well, the best way to try and get sticky stuff off is to put wax paper or foil over it, then iron on top of that so it gets soft-ish (and that avoids mucking up the iron) and then gently scrape as much as you can with a straight edge thing such as the side of a cd case. Then soak it well in a pre-soak laundry thing like oxyclean and then launder it. It may take several times. It may or may not come off... depends on how much/what kind. If you were planning on just covering it up, then just put the new iron-on over it and stitch around the edges a bit for a good hold to make sure it stays through laundering. And CLEAN THAT IRON before you try it again or it'll get really ugly and I'll be able to hear you scream clear down here. ;-) They make iron cleaner and sell it at most sewing places. I have a good one from Rowenta I got at JoAnn Fabrics. Directions come with it, and it's simple. Don't get frustrated and use and SOS pad on it or it'll be all scratchy and bad for things later. Also, test first before sticking your iron on a fabric. Start with a low-to-medium heat and iron a scrap or inconspicuous spot. Shiny, sparkly things tend to not like much heat and will freak out easily. Linens and cottons take abuse pretty well. <BR/><BR/>Mistress Mousey - sympathize on the serger! Mine is usually a happy camper but boy when it gets into a "I don't WANNA!" mood, there is no appeasing it. Re-threading 4 spools is sooooooooo annoying.Stardustgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11510694655266914556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10610763.post-1139434203372103862006-02-08T13:30:00.000-08:002006-02-08T13:30:00.000-08:00Hmmm......things do seem to be interesting in your...Hmmm......things do seem to be interesting in your house.<BR/>And we, poor mortals, must wait for all the unveilings.<BR/>;)<BR/><BR/>Just think how much more interesting if you had to actually spin the yarn and weave the cloth before doing any cutting and sewing.<BR/>See. It could be worse. ;)<BR/><BR/>And I proudly own my age of 44 as of last December.ariandalenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05314214363004851355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10610763.post-1139430866272080292006-02-08T12:34:00.000-08:002006-02-08T12:34:00.000-08:00What she said about the sewing machines and serger...What she said about the sewing machines and sergers. I've got one of each and they are both godsends... when they are appeased and working. I think I angered the serger gods recently - bent a little piece just a little bit out of shape so it works just fine... but only after about 10 attempts at re-threading it first. <BR/><BR/>Personally, I feel if you can do well enough on your own with a variety of guns (staple-, glue-, sticker-, etc.), then you're probably better off.<BR/><BR/>Very curious about Malena's Valentine perfection now. There will be pictures eventually, yes?mistress mouseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12241148211505288009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10610763.post-1139430312783377262006-02-08T12:25:00.000-08:002006-02-08T12:25:00.000-08:00Lo - 29? I could've sworn it was 28. Especially s...Lo - 29? I could've sworn it was 28. Especially since you've spent so much time in LA. Time moves slower there ;-)<BR/><BR/>The sewing machine can be your friend but you must make it regular offerings of oil and new needles, and the occasional pro maintenance 'cos things get out of time and whack into one another. And praise it. Trust me, if you curse at it it will only do things like break needles and snarl bobbins to spite you. I know. I have 4 that do varying things. And beware ye of sergers... high-maintenance hos if ever I saw one.<BR/><BR/>I suspect Lisa could get evil if there were no coffee. I've noticed coffee people get REALLY upset if there isn't any in the house.<BR/><BR/>Kitty - just got your email saying you got my reply etc. etc. so I guess we're on. I'm looking forward to BC and a total banishment of slack publishers, dodgy Hollywood producers, pet-haters and lawyers of questionable business practices. I think they should screen at the door for any of those types and have them promptly turned into toads. Not that they aren't already. :-DStardustgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11510694655266914556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10610763.post-1139426897633137222006-02-08T11:28:00.000-08:002006-02-08T11:28:00.000-08:00coffee AND a hotglue gun!!!?? good goddess, she is...coffee AND a hotglue gun!!!?? good goddess, she is going to brew you something crafty.<BR/>i am home in LA, the sunshine & helicopters greet me.<BR/>miss the real woodsy addams family mansion so.<BR/>Lorraine is quite the band manager wrangling gig phone calls while driving with her broken finger. Impressed ever more daily, i was! Not to mention her sheer determination in attempting to make Mal what will be forever known as Valentine perfection.<BR/><BR/>As for me, I flew home accompanied by one of the family cats, who has come to hollywood to become a starlet, Zowie, & she, even though drugged, managed to claw a silver-dollar-size hole in the side of her soft carrier, my fellow passengers were terrified of her--but all in all operation kitty drop was a success.<BR/>now, back to Miles & spiders, i think he has not read charlotte's web enough times. or better yet, anansi boys! who could fear mr. nancy?<BR/>ok, me out.<BR/>oh! PS anyone out there interested in sharing a table w/me at Balticon? since i am not out on motley crue, my plans are to go & witness the pure starlight of L'aM!!! xoxox cannot wait! also must see Danth Guyth in a "corthet".Kitty Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678414418125790641noreply@blogger.com