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What weight wool? I'm thinking about ordering a Bookster suit, and they have wool suiting various weights, such as: 340g, 370g, 400g, 480g.
I'd like to get a weight that drapes nicely and can be worn all year round. It's more often cold than it is hot...
Started by ThomasK on
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by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at askandyaboutclothes):
I'm thinking about ordering a Bookster suit, and they have wool suiting various weights, such as: 340g I suggest that you have them add a vest to the suit or coat? That way you can layer 'on' when, these weight numbers don....
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I recently bought a kit to make a wall hanging for a friend. It is made of wool. My question is, how is this wooll different from other wool? I have a few pair of pants n my sewing room that is 100% virgin wool that I am saving to do something with.
The...
Started by Lessie Louise on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at maryjanesfarm):
Washed or washed often you will be fine....I think your 100% virgin wool would be lovely in a craft....I know that old wool clothes have been cut down & made into beautiful quilts, gloves, hats ect useing wool that has been made ....
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After reading the responses to my earlier post I got to thinking about what cloths I now have that are wool. ZERO!!! I remember having a wool winter coat in the sixth grade. It would rub my neck raw when I wore it. I left it hang all over town and no ...
Started by JDseller on
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by 15 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ytmag):
I had some Pendleton knock-off heavy wool shirts that my Mom ....
He also had a heavy wool billed cap with fold-down earflaps.
Dad had a red plaid wool jacket (I think he called it a mackinaw)- used it for going to town when, I think.
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Sale fell through so here you go...
New with tags, size 34"...The Columbia Gallatin Wool pants, Winter camo!
These classic, heavyweight wool hunting pants from Columbia are well suited for rugged country. The reinforced kneepads and seat area deliver ...
Started by 'Ike' on
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by 2 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at archerytalk):
Whats the inseam length?.
Monday bump...
Afternoon bump...
PM answered...
Weekend bump...
PM's answered...
Weekend bump...
PM's answered...Offers within reason! Price drop to $75.00 for the Chinese New Year! PM's answered.. .
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I need a new work appropriate dress and am torn between 2 options.
One is a 100% virgin wool dress which will have to be tailored to fit appropriately. Dress cost + tailoring = $150 Pendleton brand- I've noticed their clothing tends to be really well ...
Started by lilinky on
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by 1 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at fool):
Before buying any1) how much is dry cleaning? (or will you use the DIY one)
2) could/would you buy 3 of the non-wool, expect to replace stuff...
The draping/hand of a quality wool dress or suit cannot be matched by a synthetic.
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I am a beginner sewer and would like to sew wool trainers for my daughter.
For the training pants, was wondering if I could use wool interlock for wet zone, rib knit for waist band, and rest with jersey. I dont know if this is crazy but I would like to...
Started by vagl on
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by 3 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at verybaby):
I personally would make the cotton....
Do you mean you'd layer cotton jersey with wool on the outside? Wool usually needs to be separated from any other layer because you need to hand wash and lanolize wool to make it water resistent.
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Had the pleasure of talking to the manager of a major wool buyer in Belle Fourche SD this past week.
His average price paid over all lots sold in 11' was $2.57/lb. including off sorts (bellies, tags etc. ).
Good to see. Andy McMurry
Endeavoring to develop...
Started by McMurry on
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by 3 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at edgefieldsheep):
If your confused about of the sheep and wool industry....
I keep close tabs on the various wool markets around the country.
I get the wool LPD and last year, I happened to shear in the only 2 weeks out of the year this past year.
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I have been knitting socks the past year, toe up mostly. Started with acrylic yarn because it was cheap, and have moved to superwash wool and some pure wool. NOW the issue...
I need socks that wear hard, socks for the working farmer that is in and out...
Started by merrym on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at knittinghelp):
Sow the larger sock onto the wool - take....
Knit a larger sock in the stronger acrylic!
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Knit your sock in the size you like in wool.
ANY TYPE!
(this sock will be VERY warm :D)
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Or your fave strong acrylic and some SOFT wool..
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Versatile shoes for sear sucker, dark wash jeans and even khakis or brown wool slacks Hello everyone,
This is my first post. I am new to Wilmington (and sear sucker) and it's coming up on Azalea Festival season, which means lots of derby outfits and big...
Started by #gopack on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at askandyaboutclothes):
I think 2 If your criterion really is best able to wear with all three of:
- seersucker
- jeans
- brown suit, for example, aren't really right....
Finding a shoe that will work with seersucker, jeans, and a brown wool suit equally well.
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Me! I finally got my knitting down and am ready to knit some longies, but am clueless about what kind of wool yarn to buy. There are literally hundreds that pop up in the Etsy search, and on Google there is such a wide variety, wide price range, etc.....
Started by Skybaby712 on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at diaperswappers):
I'd....
It down for you:
-how old is your baby? are you more interested in soft wool that may pill some? or to have sturdier wool that may not be AS soft but won't pill? (important if you have an immobile baby vs% wool yarn would do.
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