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Old 07-09-2012, 07:45 PM
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I remember that machine! I can't remember the name of the store - wasn't a quilter, sewed clothes back then. I told my daughter today that when I started sewing I made my clothes to save money, then it changed to sewing so I could have what I wanted.
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Old 07-09-2012, 09:07 PM
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WOW...I remember those too!! Oh no I've turned old!! How did it happen??? Good question!
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Old 07-09-2012, 10:28 PM
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My first sewing purchases were measured with those "machines". I think their use was discontinued with the explosion of knits/double knits that couldn't be measured through them because of the stretch qualities.
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Old 07-09-2012, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by rootyr View Post
Yes, I do remember them!!
I remember them, too. I wonder how stores don't use them anymore?
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Old 07-10-2012, 07:03 PM
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oh man I remember Cloth World being bought out by Jo-Ann's and that is where I bought my very first and only serger that I still have (it's PINK!LOL), that was a few years ago ! LOL It was over off 84th Avenue I believe ..
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Old 07-11-2012, 04:02 PM
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Yes, I remember them. JC Penney's had them also
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Old 07-11-2012, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ptquilts View Post
I remember them in many stores that sold fabric (I am old enough to remember when Sears sold fabric, lol!)
I remember when Macys sold fabric!!
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Old 07-11-2012, 08:47 PM
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I remember!!!!
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Old 07-15-2012, 05:36 PM
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My mother used one of these machines when she measured fabrics at the local department store. It was fun to watch her using the machine.
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Old 07-15-2012, 08:02 PM
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Interesting---the one on ebay is now at $45 with NO bids.
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