Having To Replace A Needle On My Elnita By Elna ES4

 Having To Replace A Needle On My Elnita By Elna ES4



A LOOK AT THE TROUBLE I RAN INTO WHEN THE NEEDLE BROKE 


THE BAG I WAS MAKING.



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Elnita by Elna es4 serger needles replacement

The Elnita by Elna ES4 Serger uses ELx705 needle systems, typically size 90/14, which are standard for most home overlock and serger machines. [1]

Correct Needle Type

  • System: SCHMETZ ELx705 (or equivalent HAx1SP / SY2922)
  • Size: 90/14 (standard universal for general fabrics)
  • Feature: Chrome finish needles help reduce heat and wear at high speeds.

How to Replace the Needles

  1. Turn off the serger and unplug it from the power supply.
  2. Raise the needles to their highest position by turning the handwheel toward you.
  3. Loosen the needle clamp screw slightly using a small screwdriver or hex key (do not unscrew it all the way out, as the tiny screw is easy to lose).
  4. Remove the old needle by pulling it down.
  5. Insert the new needle with the flat side facing the back of the machine.
  6. Push it up as far as it will go until the top of the needle hits the stopper.
  7. Tighten the screw securely before threading and sewing. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
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If you need help finding where to buy these needles or need advice on specific thread tensions or fabric weights, let me know!


Sewing machine needle 14? Serger needle 14? Not familiar with serger needles and had one break for the first time and can't determine if they are one of the same needles I use as Universal in my Sewing machine?


No, they are not exactly the same, and you should avoid using your standard sewing machine Universal needles in your serger long-term.
While the "14" part just refers to the size (thickness) of the needle, the actual shape and design of the needle body are different.
Here is the breakdown of why they differ and what you should use:

The Key Differences

  • Standard Sewing Machine Needles (130/705 H):
    • Designed for standard, slower lockstitch sewing.
    • Have a slightly different groove and eye layout.
  • Serger Needles (ELx705):
    • Specifically engineered for high-speed, multi-thread overlocking.
    • Features a double groove on the shaft to help the serger threads form stitches smoothly at high speeds without skipping or shredding.
    • Slightly stronger to prevent bending under high-speed tension.

Can you use a Universal needle in a pinch?

If you are in the middle of a project and absolutely must replace it right now, a standard Universal or Jersey/Ballpoint (HAx1SP) size 14 needle will often fit into the clamp and allow you to sew.
However, using standard sewing machine needles in your Elnita ES4 can cause:
  • Skipped stitches (especially on stretchy fabrics)
  • Thread breaking or shredding
  • Uneven tension

What to buy next

For the best results and to prevent future breakages, look for packs specifically labeled for sergers/overlockers. The most common and highly recommended option is the SCHMETZ ELx705 in size 90/14.
If you'd like, I can help you find a pack of ELx705 serger needles online or figure out what type of fabric caused the needle to break so it doesn't happen again!


I think it broke not because of the fabric but thickness in what I was trying to serge


That makes a lot of sense. Trying to force a serger through multiple heavy layers or thick seams is the number one cause of broken needles.
Unlike a regular sewing machine, a serger doesn't have a lot of "forgiveness" when it encounters thick bulk. The needles can easily deflect (bend) slightly as they hit the thick fabric, causing them to slam right into the metal stitch finger or loopers underneath and snap instantly.
Here are a few tips to help you get through thick sections safely once your new needles arrive:

1. Grade or Trim the Bulk

Before the fabric even reaches the needles, try to cut down the bulk in your seam allowances.
  • Press seams in opposite directions where they cross to avoid stacking four or more layers of fabric directly on top of each other.
  • Pre-trim any excess bulky seam allowance with scissors before it hits the serger knife.

2. Slow Down and Walk the Machine

When you approach a thick hump (like a crossed seam or a waistband):
  • Stop pressing the foot pedal.
  • Use your handwheel to manually turn the machine stitch-by-stitch through the thickest part.
  • Always turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). This gives you total control and lets you feel if a needle is hitting resistance before it snaps.

3. Lift the Presser Foot "Hump Jumper" Style

If the machine is physically struggling to climb up onto the thick fabric, the presser foot can get tilted backward, which puts uneven pressure on the needles.
  • Raise the presser foot slightly with the lever.
  • Slide the thick fabric flat under the foot.
  • Lower the presser foot before you resume sewing.

4. Switch to a Size 90/14 (or higher)

If you were using a finer size 80/12 needle when it broke, switching to the ELx705 size 90/14 will give you a slightly thicker, sturdier needle blade that is less likely to bend and snap under heavy pressure.
What kind of project or item are you making? If you let me know, I can give you some specific tips on how to handle those exact bulky seams!


Thank you Where to buy for Elnita

You can purchase ELx705 needles (which are fully compatible with your Elnita ES4) from several popular online retailers, local sewing shops, or authorized Elna/Janome dealerships.
Since Elnita is a brand manufactured under Elna, any pack labeled for Elna Sergers or general SCHMETZ ELx705 overlock machines will work perfectly.

Where to Buy Online

What to Look For (Keywords to Search)

When shopping, type exactly this into the search bar to ensure you get the right product:
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Tiktok Live Night! Cutting Out A Pattern!

Tiktok Live Night!  Cutting Out A Pattern!


 I had not been on a live for several months and at the spare of the moment decided to go.   I had a pattern on the desk since about June waiting to be cut, so I thought what a good time to pass the time by on live to cut it out.  To my surprise, I got it all cut out within that 1 hour live.   Here are some of the highlights.

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Here is some informative information on cutting the paper pattern out, provided by Google AI Mode.

No need to apologize! That tissue paper inside Commercial patterns from companies like McCall’s, Butterick, and Simplicity requires a specific approach because it is incredibly thin and fragile.
Here is exactly how to handle that specific tissue paper:

1. Ironing the Tissue Paper

  • No steam: Set your iron to low, dry heat. Turn off the steam completely, as water will ruin or distort the thin tissue paper.
  • Smooth it gently: Iron the folded tissue pieces before cutting them out. This removes the deep factory creases so the pattern lays perfectly flat on your fabric for accurate cutting.

2. Rough Cut Before Fine Cut

  • Don't cut the line first: Do not immediately cut exactly on your size line while the pattern is still part of the massive giant tissue sheet.
  • Rough cut: Use paper scissors to roughly cut out the general shape of the pieces you need, leaving a 1-inch border of tissue around your size.
  • Fine cut: Sit comfortably and cleanly trim exactly along your specific size line.

3. Understanding the Markings

  • The Multi-Size Lines: These brands use different line styles (solid, dashed, dotted) for different sizes. Find your size on the key, and trace it with a highlighter if you find the nested lines confusing to follow.
  • Straight Grain Arrow: Look for a long, double-ended arrow. This is the grainline. It must run exactly parallel to the finished edge (selvedge) of your fabric.
  • The Bracket Arrow: Look for a line that bends at a 90-degree angle at both ends, pointing to the edge of the paper. This means "Place on Fold". Place that exact edge right against the folded edge of your fabric.

4. Pinning the Fragile Paper

  • Pin inside the lines: When pinning the tissue to your fabric, insert pins parallel to the cutting line, just inside the pattern piece.
  • Use a flat angle: Slide the pins in horizontally so they don't lift or bunch up the thin tissue paper, which can distort your cutting line.
To help you get started with your specific layout, let me know:
  • What pattern number or type of garment (e.g., dress, trousers, top) are you making?
  • Do you plan to reuse this pattern in other sizes later?

Excellent, McCall's 3341 is an absolute classic A-line skirt pattern. Because it features a faced waist, darts, and multiple length options, it consists of roughly 6 main tissue pieces. [1, 2, 3]
Since you want to reuse this multi-size pattern, do not cut the original tissue paper down to your current size. If you trim it away, you lose the larger or smaller sizes permanently. [4, 5]
Instead, use one of these two beginner-friendly preservation methods to keep the original paper pristine:

Method A: The Tracing Method (Highly Recommended)

This is the best way to keep your original pattern entirely uncut. [6]
  1. Iron the original tissue flat using a dry, low-heat iron (no steam!). [6, 7]
  2. Lay down a layer of tracing paper or cheap hardware store clear plastic painter's tarp over the top of the pattern sheet. [8]
  3. Trace your exact size onto the tracing paper using a felt-tip marker. Make sure you copy the perimeter, the specific length cutline (from the 5 available options), the grainline arrow, the waist darts, and the notches. [1, 2, 6, 9]
  4. Cut out your traced copy with paper scissors. Pin this copy to your fabric and cut your skirt. The pristine original McCall's tissue can go back inside the envelope. [6]

Method B: The "Slipped Shears" Method

If you do not have tracing paper, you can use this traditional costuming trick to cut your fabric without damaging the surrounding tissue paper sizes. [10]
  1. Roughly cut out the tissue block containing the skirt piece you need. Leave all the nested size lines intact.
  2. Pin the entire uncut tissue piece right down onto your prepared fabric.
  3. Cut only the fabric: Take your sharp fabric shears and gently slide the lower blade underneath the entire tissue sheet.
  4. Follow the lines from above: Look down through the tissue paper, find your specific size line, and glide your scissors along that line to cut only the fabric layers beneath it. The excess outer tissue sizes will remain physically attached to the pattern. [7, 10]

Crucial Steps for McCall's 3341 Skirt Pieces

  • Marking the Darts: This skirt relies on front and back waist darts for gentle shaping. To mark them onto your fabric without cutting the tissue, press a pin straight through the tip of the tissue dart triangle into your fabric. Pull the tissue back slightly and mark that pin spot on the wrong side of your fabric with a chalk pencil or washable marker. [1, 6, 11, 12, 13]
  • The Back Slit: If you are cutting Length A or B, pay attention to the back seam extension. Make sure you don't accidentally cut that small extension tab straight off; it is required to create the walking slit. [1, 2]
  • The Facing Pieces: Don't forget to cut out the small curved waist facing pieces! Beginners often focus so much on the main skirt panels that they forget the facings. [1, 2]
If you are ready to layout your pieces, let me know:
  • What fabric layout are you using (e.g., standard 45-inch or 60-inch wide fabric)?
  • Are you cutting the short, midi, or long maxi length variant?


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Shopping Tote Bag

SHOPPING TOTE BAG







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Absolutely! 😊 This is a great project for attracting blog visitors, especially because it combines three things your readers are likely interested in: sewing, saving fabric, and making something useful.

The part I would emphasize is that you adapted a pattern designed for 2 yards to work with approximately 1 yard of fabric. That makes the project more relatable to someone who has limited fabric or wants to use fabric they already have.

I would also make the post more searchable by using phrases such as DIY shopping tote bag, reusable fabric shopping bag, easy sewing project, one-yard sewing project, and foldable tote bag.

Here is a polished version you can use on your blog:

DIY Shopping Tote Bag – A One-Yard Sewing Project

Have you ever found a sewing pattern you really liked, but didn't have enough fabric to make the entire project exactly as the pattern instructed?

That's what happened with this Shopping Tote Bag project! 👜🧵

I wanted to make a useful shopping bag that could easily be carried along with me and then pulled out when needed for groceries, fabric shopping, or other purchases.

The original pattern called for 2 yards of fabric, but I only had about 1 yard available.

So, instead of putting the project aside, I decided to get creative and mix and match portions of the pattern to fit the amount of fabric I had.

And this is the result!

The Pattern

For this project, I used the Simplicity Crafts 9963 pattern from Simplicity Creative Group.

I used portions of Pattern G and Pattern B, adapting them rather than following the pattern exactly.

This tote is therefore my own adaptation using portions of the pattern, rather than an exact version of the original design.

Making the Tote With Less Fabric

The original project requires approximately 2 yards of fabric.

Since I had only about 1 yard, I worked with the pieces available and adjusted the project to fit my fabric.

This is one of the things I enjoy about sewing.

Sometimes you don't have exactly what a pattern calls for, but that doesn't necessarily mean you have to abandon the project.

You can look at the pattern pieces, think about what you want the finished project to do, and see how you can make the available fabric work.

A Little Creativity Goes a Long Way!

Instead of thinking:

"I don't have enough fabric."

Try thinking:

"What can I make with the fabric I do have?"

That's exactly what I did with this shopping tote.

A Handy Bag to Carry With You

One of my favorite things about this tote bag is that it is compact and easy to take along with you.

You can fold it up and place it inside your purse, handbag, or another larger bag.

Then, when you need an extra shopping bag, simply take it out and use it.

It can be handy for:

🛒 Grocery shopping
🧵 Buying fabric and sewing supplies
🛍️ Everyday shopping
📦 Carrying small purchases
♻️ Reducing the need for disposable shopping bags

A reusable fabric tote is also a fun way to show off beautiful fabrics that you love.

My Finished Shopping Tote

For this project, I used a beautiful textured fabric in a soft neutral shade.

I especially like how the fabric gives the finished tote a simple, elegant appearance while still making it practical for everyday use.

The first photograph shows the tote while I was working on it at my sewing machine, and the second shows the completed bag.

There is also a small pocket on the outside, adding a convenient place for a few smaller items.

Fabric Available From Chick-A-Dee Treasures

The fabric used for this project was purchased from @Chick-A-Dee Treasures.

Fabric is sold by the yard every Friday morning.

If you are a fabric lover, be sure to keep an eye out for their available fabrics!

Featured Sewing Project

Shopping Tote Bag

Pattern: Simplicity Crafts 9963

Pattern portions used: G and B

Fabric used: Approximately 1 yard

Project type: Reusable Shopping Tote

Difficulty: Easy

My project is an adaptation of portions of the Simplicity pattern and is not an exact reproduction of the pattern design.

Sewing Inspiration

One of the best parts of sewing is being able to take an idea and make it your own.

Patterns are wonderful guides, but sometimes your fabric supply, measurements, or intended use may lead you to make changes.

That's what happened with this tote.

I had approximately one yard of fabric, a pattern that called for two yards, and an idea for a useful shopping bag.

With a little creativity, I was able to make it work!

So before putting that piece of fabric back in your stash, take another look at it. You may have enough to create something wonderful. ❤️🧵

Watch the Project

I also shared this project on TikTok:

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Leave a comment and share your ideas. I would love to hear what other creative projects you make from the fabric in your stash!

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A few things I especially like for visitor interest

I would put “One-Yard Sewing Project” prominently in the title or subtitle. That gives the post an additional reason for someone to click because many sewists have smaller fabric pieces they want to use.

A strong SEO title could be:

DIY Shopping Tote Bag | An Easy One-Yard Sewing Project

And a Pinterest/social-media title could be:

I Only Had 1 Yard of Fabric… So I Made This Shopping Tote! 👜🧵

That second one creates a little curiosity and gives people a reason to see how you made a 2-yard pattern work with only 1 yard.

You also have a nice opportunity here to make this part of your continuing Sewing With Shirley-Ann Pearman project collection: “What Can I Make With the Fabric I Have?” That could become a recurring theme for future posts.


To note a few thing further, the pattern was a general Tote Bag with the corners to be squared.  To fit the fabric to be enough, I ommited or took out a few instructions like lining, pockets, foam base cover and interfacing.


Yes, that clarification makes the project story even better. It shows that you didn't simply make a smaller version—you adapted the general tote bag pattern to the fabric you had available, making practical decisions about which features to leave out.

I would add this explanation to the blog post:



Adapting the Tote Bag Pattern to My Fabric

The original Simplicity Crafts 9963 pattern is a general tote bag design with squared corners.

The pattern called for approximately 2 yards of fabric, but I had only about 1 yard available. Rather than purchase more fabric, I decided to adapt the pattern and see what I could make with what I had.

I used portions of Pattern G and Pattern B, but I did not follow every instruction in the original pattern.

To make the available fabric go far enough, I omitted a few of the original construction details, including:

  • The lining

  • Additional pockets

  • The foam base cover

  • Interfacing

By leaving out these additional materials and steps, I was able to work with the approximately one yard of fabric that I had available.

The finished tote is a simplified and adapted version of the general tote bag design. It still provides the main purpose I wanted—a practical shopping bag that can be folded or carried along in a purse or handbag and brought out when needed.

Making a Pattern Work for You

This project is a good example of how sewing patterns can sometimes be used as a starting point for your own ideas.

You don't always have to make a pattern exactly as pictured or follow every feature when your goal is simply to create something useful.

In my case, I looked at the pattern, considered the amount of fabric I had, and decided which features I could leave out while still achieving the type of shopping tote I wanted.

Sometimes a little mixing, matching, omitting, and adjusting is all it takes to turn the fabric you already have into something useful. 🧵✂️

My goal wasn't to duplicate the original pattern exactly—it was to use portions of the pattern to help create a shopping tote from the fabric I had available.

I think this is an important distinction to include, especially since you are mentioning the Simplicity pattern by name. It clearly explains to your readers that your finished tote is an adaptation using portions of the pattern, rather than presenting it as the complete original pattern.

And I particularly like the phrase “Making a Pattern Work for You” as a little section heading—it fits very well with your practical, encouraging sewing content.






 

@shirleyannlp Shopping Tote Bag To make this tote bag I used a Simplicity Craft pattern. @simplicity_creative_group It is not exactly like the patterns provided but portions taken from them to make the tote. Simplicity Crafts 9963 I used a portion of pattern G and pattern B The bag was made in mind of making a shopping bag to transport with you and able to bring it out of your bag to help carry groceries, shopping materies like probably fabric buying etc. The actual pattern calls for 2 yards is why I used portions. I only had about a 1 yard. In other words I just mixed matched the pattern to fit the 1 yard. It is a very easy compact bag to fold up and place in your purse or hand bag. Fabric sold at @Chick-A-Dee Treasures By The Yard Every Friday Morning. #crafting #sewing #simplicity #contentcreator #creatorsearchinsights ♬ Beautiful Place - Music Byte


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Shopping Tote Bag

To make this tote bag I used a Simplicity Craft pattern. @simplicity_creative_group 

It is not exactly like the patterns provided but portions taken from them to make the tote.  

Simplicity Crafts 9963

I used a portion of pattern G and pattern B

The bag was made in mind of making a shopping bag to transport with you and able to bring it out of your bag to help carry groceries, shopping materies like probably fabric buying etc.

The actual pattern calls for 2 yards is why I used portions. I only had about a 1 yard.

In other words I just mixed matched the pattern to fit the 1 yard.

It is a very easy compact bag to fold up and place in your purse or hand bag.


Fabric sold at @Chick-A-Dee Treasures 

By The Yard Every Friday Morning.


#crafting #sewing #simplicity #contentcreator #creatorsearchinsights 


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@shirleyannlp #sewingmywayto10k DIY Shopping Tote Bag | An Easy One-Yard Sewing Project Video Part 2 Primarily to show the folding process of the bag and the handiness. Video Part 1 The making of the bag. @Shirley-Ann L. Pearman #Sewing #ShoppingToteBag #DIYBag #SewingProjects ♬ Better Days - Lil New Prophet
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Quilt As You Go Project!

 Quilt As You Go Project!









Absolutely! This is a lovely Quilt As You Go project, and the rick rack trim gives it such a pretty finished edge. I’ve organized your notes into a polished blog post and a shorter social media/TikTok caption, while keeping your original method and your personal sewing style.

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Quilt As You Go Project!

A Sweet “Home” Wall Hanging Made With Fabric Scraps

Sometimes the smallest pieces of fabric can become the most meaningful sewing projects. ❤️

Today I’m sharing a Quilt As You Go project made with fabric scraps, a special fabric square with a beautiful message, and some pretty rick rack trim.

The finished piece can be used in many different ways—as a small wall hanging, decorative piece, table accent, gift, or simply a special reminder of home and love.

The Message

“No matter what,
no matter where,
it’s always
Home
when love is there.”

I thought this wording was perfect for this project!

To Make This Project You Will Need:

  • Fabric scraps/pieces

  • A fabric square with a design or wording

  • Backing fabric – approximately 9" square

  • Fusible fleece – approximately 9" square

  • Sewing thread

  • Rick rack trim

A Little About the Measurements

One of the things I enjoy about working with scraps is that the measurements don't always have to be exact.

For this project, I measured and adjusted as I went along so that the fabric pieces would fit the center design and create the finished 9" square.

This makes Quilt As You Go a wonderful method for using up those beautiful pieces of fabric that are too good to throw away!

How I Made It

I first cut a piece of fabric approximately 9" x 9".

I then fused the fabric with the fusible fleece to give the project some body.

Next, I had a fabric square with the wording that measured approximately 4" x 4".

I selected fabric scraps to frame the wording.

Step 1 – Add the Side Pieces

For each side of the center wording, I selected two pieces of fabric approximately:

1½" x 4"

I placed these pieces along the sides of the center square and stitched them in place.

Step 2 – Add the Next Side Pieces

I then selected two more fabric pieces approximately:

2" x 4"

These were added alongside the first pieces to continue building the quilted design.

Step 3 – Add the Top and Bottom

To finish framing the center section, I used two pieces of fabric approximately:

3" x 9"

I stitched the pieces together in the order described above, building the project one section at a time.

This is the part I especially enjoy about Quilt As You Go—you can watch the project grow as each piece is added!

Finishing the Project

Once the piecing was completed, I zigzag stitched around the outside edges.

For a decorative finishing touch, I added white rick rack trim around the edges and stitched it securely in place.

The rick rack adds a sweet scalloped detail and helps give this little project a finished, decorative look.

Quilt As You Go – A Great Way to Use Scraps

Projects like this are a wonderful way to make use of fabric scraps in your sewing room.

You can change the center message, colors, fabrics, sizes and trims to create something completely different.

You could make:

  • Small wall hangings

  • Table decorations

  • Mug rugs

  • Decorative panels

  • Gifts

  • Seasonal decorations

  • Small quilted pillows

  • Home décor pieces

The possibilities are endless!

Measure as you go, use what you have, and enjoy the process. That's part of the fun of sewing with scraps!

Rick Rack Trim

I used white rick rack trim to finish the edges of my project.

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Happy Sewing! 🧵❤️

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🧵❤️ QUILT AS YOU GO PROJECT! ❤️🧵

A little fabric, some scraps, a special message, and a little imagination can turn into something beautiful!

I made this sweet Quilt As You Go project using fabric scraps and a 4" x 4" fabric square with the wording:

“No matter what,
no matter where,
it’s always Home
when love is there.” 🏡❤️

What I Used:

🧵 Fabric scraps
🧵 Approximately 9" backing fabric
🧵 Approximately 9" fusible fleece
🧵 Thread
🧵 Rick Rack trim

I built the project by adding fabric pieces around the center square, measuring and adjusting as I went along.

I finished the edges with a zigzag stitch and added white rick rack trim around the outside.

A wonderful way to use those fabric scraps that are just too pretty to throw away! ✂️🧵

These little Quilt As You Go projects can be used as wall hangings, decorations, gifts, table accents and so much more.

Use your scraps. Be creative. Make something beautiful! ❤️

🎥 Watch the project:
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A Sewing Project And A Little Homemade Bread


Sometimes the smallest pieces of fabric can become the most meaningful sewing projects. ❤️


Today I’m sharing a Quilt As You Go project made with fabric scraps, a special fabric square with a beautiful message, and some pretty rick rack trim.


The finished piece can be used in many different ways—as a small wall hanging, decorative piece, table accent, gift, or simply a special reminder of home and love.🧵🪡


The Homemade Bread was made with Raisin Bran Cereal.🍞


Ingredients

A Carton of Raisin Bran Cereal

The Carton filled to measure the flour amount.

1 package yeast

Salt

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Water enough to desired bread dough consistency.

Combine all ingredients together and mix to your desired consistency of dough.  Form into a ball, loaf in pan, cover and let rise.

Bake.

Serve with butter.🥖

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