Sewing
Sewing is simply the stitching and joining of pliable materials, such as cloth, various fabrics, leather, etc. using needle and thread. Sewing can be done by hand or by machines. Questions in this topic also include types of stitches, patterns, and how to do them.
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Fabric and Cloth This is a rather odd category, listing 269 names of kinds of fabric and cloth. There is an enormous variety in...
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Cupro - The European cousin of tencel , Cupro is also somewhat similar to rayon in that it is reprocessed cellulose. Like tencel...
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This is a method used to make materials more waterproof by putting a waterproof tape or liquid sealant along the seams (usually...
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You Can Go To argos when they are on sale for example now until the 31st august 2011 and you can go to charity shops they usually...
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kasuti of karnataka, kashida of kashmir, kantha of bengal, phulkari of punjab, chikankari of uttar pradesh, chamba rumal from...
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We have that model, which we bought new early 1997.
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The Elna Design company of Switzerland.
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Viscose burns because it is cellulose, made out of wood or cotton fibers treated with sodium hydroxide. The resulting liquid is...
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It is called the eye of the needle
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A friendship quilt is usually one where there are many contributors. Friends will get together and each make/sew a block of their...
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Stiches that are only in for a little while - a couple of days maybe .
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if u wanna u could look it up on www.bratz.com/sew.com and they'll help u.
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Cotton is grown in the northern area like Delaware. Sometimes in Africa or some where like it do. But cotton is grown here in...
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Its pretty much just pleted.. around the waist band.. and the material is doubled
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joann fabric & craft storeshobby lobby
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Yes, but only at select ones. The classes are usually held on Saturday mornings.
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Stitching in a crease to add shape to the material; mostly to follow the female form.
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it depends what country you are from,i am from England and i think that these shops may help:H and M,TopMan,Burton,Hollister,...
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Sewing over your finger to avoid this from happening... 1. watch where you are placing your fingers at all times 2. wear a...
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It punctures a tiny hole in the fabric for the thread to get through
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I have a Singer machine do not have the year, but it does say machine class 306. It is still in its original case and still in...
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As sewing machine is 6x times faster than hand sewing and it can even be more. It is a good investment to get a sewing machine...
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A contributor named Amanda Mangan contributed this suggestion on Simplicity.com: "I have a great method for making the casing for...
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Velvet and velveteen are not the same. Velveteen is a plain, woven fabric with the low pile created from filling loops. Side by...
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It wounldn't be easy. I think the point is to cling to whatever it surrounds, but if you can squeeze into them, suffer a while,...
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The most basic and frequent stitches used are the single needle stitch, the overlock stitch and the cover stitch. This is a list...
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College professors don't get paid that much so when their elbows wear holes they patch them with something durable like leather...
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The advantages of weaving is that it is sometimes easy to use but, it depends on if you are using a machine or if you use your...
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The Sewing Machine....It'll keep you in stitches!
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1 yard = 36 inches. 0.5 yards = 18 inches.
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Licensing an Art Design or PatternThe first step in protecting your art design or pattern is to protect it through a copyright or...
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In the criteria of size yarn is thick compare to thread,thread use as a pick or weft for weaving reed.
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found a pdf here: http://www.managemyhome.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0708414.pdf
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Hand basting is just a stitch that holds a project together prior to permanent sewing. Just take longer stitches and make certain...
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I bought mine brand new at Sears in 1988. So sometime around that time frame.
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Some say the air solible pens are the best, unless you live in an especially humid area or gets lots of rain. Then the marks can...
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Cotton is not '''made''' by a machine. It is grown on a plant mainly in the southern united states. The "cotton balls" are...
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When use dylon on pure polyester,then it will dye to a lighter shade. This product is not suitable for pure polyester.
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Felt made of acrylic fibers WILL fall apart when washed by machine. Felt made of wool is actually CREATED by machine washing and...
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1 inch = 2.54 centimeters 6.1 / 2.54 = 2.4 inches
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Hand sewing is an art form that is over 20,000 years old. The first sewing needles were made of bones or animal horns and the...
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A universal 10/70 is just fine. Kate ADDITIONAL ANSWER: Needles, thread and fabric are project specific. If you are using a...
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My mother bought hers new on Nov. 4th, 1974. http://www.flickr.com/photos/elisabethp/3617982983/
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Unless I misunderstand the question, it is a yard (36 inches), which has nothing to do with its width. A yard of length is always...
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I just saw one of similar style offered on eBay for $85.00 (7/11/2010). How much yours is worth will depend on its condition.
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In sewing departments they have patterns for Halloween costumes. They should have one for Alice in Wonderland. The pattern will...
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It probably will do, just try it. You never know unless you try. Answer two. The King duvet is about 15 Inches longer and...
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Approximately 30-35 years old. I bought mine in the early 80s.
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Just cut down to side until past the flare and then sew back together (but cut part of the flaring part off so it is a boot...
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I would say it impossible not to do it right!
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Some good sewing machines that are good for beginners are the ones that are made by Singer. Singer has some inexpensive sewing...
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Rip out the inside and outside seams until you get above the knee area. For straight-leg pants, mark new seams to be the same...
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First, you need a hook hair needle and hair thread. You must wash and dry your hair. Then have then section you want extentions...
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Making a Worry Dollmake a doll whose face expression should be looking like cute with having attention for anything or matter or...
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Hi, Here are the things I would look for: Purchase the machine where they HAVE warrantee service on site. Purchase a brand name...
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According to Ian's shoelace site, you don't need a tool. There are many ways of fastening aglets, for plastic, you simply wrap,...
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Beading patterns are generally pictures that can be translated into any language. Search in English or any language. Copy or...
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my galaxie 131 was manufactured in 1907
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Eeeew, No! If anything, it would coat the needle with any oil naturally present in your hair.
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I really wish i could answer that question , i have a new royal also from 1897 . It is a great machine , it still has the...
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Attach the buttonhole foot. Set the setting for buttonhole (bh). Sew. You adjust the buttonhole size by sliding the rear part of...
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Sewing margin or seam is the length between the edge of the fabric and where the seam appears. It can be as small as 1/8th of an...
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If you mean a scrunchie (different from the hair accessory brand Scunci) there are instructions over at the Hair Accessory Guide.
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One of the first advantages of a cotton is comfort.cotton is softer so it will feel much more comfortable. One of the main...
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A seam gauge is a small ruler that has an adjustable flange (or marker) so someone can keep a hem or seam even while pinning...
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First, raise the presser foot lever and turn the flywheel towards you to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest...
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Hi, Check any stores that carry fabric for their pattern catalogues. You can also find older style patterns on-line, just type in...
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Novelty threads have many uses. They are often used in embroidery by machine while making placemats, napkins and also to emblish...
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Cloth is a "type" of material. Material is like metal, plastic, rubber, wood, glass, etc.
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Since round table cloths are measured on the diameter, not the circumference, you would fold it in half twice, measure 30 inches...
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Hi, I'm not certain what your question means. If you have purchased initials, you can put them on by hand or by machine. If you...
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Flip it inside out and over stitch the hole, flip it back and iron it. If you have a serger or a friend with a serger, using the...
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a quick un pick Answer 2: There is a device called a stitch remover that can be found in your local sewing supply shop. It is...
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With siccors. You know what one looks like just cut a t shirt to look like one. Or whatever you want to make look like one. If...
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As the traditional textiles of Japan were made primarily for personal attire, what we know today as the kimono determined not...
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Depending on your elastic's thickness and how much fabric you are guiding into the elastic, I would use a standard needle (12)...
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In creating a flower girl, or beauty pageant dress, you create a very large bow that hangs down the back like a bustle. The bow...
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I found this on ebay: " This is a fascinating Antique item of sewing memorabilia, marked - May, 7 1918 Other Patents pending...
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I wouldn't say a design just think to your self and imagine the reflection of which a mermaid might see when looking up in the...
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Here are answers and opinions from FAQ Farmers: Yes it is good to go to different websites but my opinion with starting is to go...
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To be able to let your creative juices flow.There are many times when you see something made of fabric that you would like but it...
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I think you are referring to small sissors used when doing embroidery or other hands on sewing like quilting.
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If you have contemplated upgrading your color inkjet printer to a laser model, you may want to hold your horses and reconsider....
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patch it or take to a tailor
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I think a small pillow is nice and you can use pretty material and trims to make it special. I just made one with my...
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the needle bar could be bent, also lack of lubrication, or the crank stud screw ( if it uses stud) could be loose, or a bearing...
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Iron on hem tape. Can be found at Walmart, Joann's Crafts..... easiest thing to do.
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It really depends on the size of the tear. There are patches made out of denim which may be ironed on that are easily found. You...
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Cotton fabric remnants have been discovered in Mexico dating from over 7000 years ago. Because cotton deteriorates so easily, it...
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This is a wide-open question. It is best go to a fabric store to look at pattern books. The directions are very explicit and...
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There is one fact that gets overlooked often. Make certain that your bobbins are the exact ones recommended for your machine....
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See also the Butterick pants and tunic pages choose from the many fine patterns available. None of the patterns I have found so...
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I have a treadle sewing machine from the 1920's and found a serial number on it and 'Singer' made this particular sewing machine....
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I found this info in a manual for a Singer featherlight machine. Do not attempt to unscrew it - it pushes in and on the...
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sewing machines pass the needle only part-way through the fabric. On a machine needle, the eye is right behind the sharp point,...
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