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I just take an extra stitch on the bottom of the piece, or in a hidden portion, and pass the needle back through the stitch to form a knot, Then I pass it through again to double the knot. If the sewing piece is needlepoint, I simply weave the yarn through the back of the stitches in the piece.

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Diamond shape knitting pattern to make small shapes to sew together into a rug?

Perhaps you mean mitred squares? Decreasing in the middle causes a diamond shape (in fact more like ever-decreasing V's) to develop. # Cast on an odd number of stitches. Knit until you reach the middle three stitches. Slip one stitch, knit two together, pass the slipped stitch over the end of the right hand needle. Knit to the end of the row. # Knit the next row from start to finish with no decreases. # Repeat these two rows until you have one stitch left and then snap the yarn and pull it through the stitch to cast off.


What are the different types of hand stiching used in sewing?

cross stitch embroidery metal


What do you call the craft where you knit one row then crochet a row using a long needle with a hook at end?

You might well be talking about an afghan stitch, which is all done with one long needle with a hook at one end and some kind of block or barrier at the other. You can Google afghan stitch to get various how-tos, videos, etc.


How do you operate or sew with a sun hand operated sewing machine?

Just bought one of these at an antique shop and was totally befuddled, but I'm an engineer so I enjoy the puzzle of getting things to work. Here's what worked for me, just successfully sewed up the bottom of a pants pocket. Make sure that the thread will flow freely from the spool, through the two metal eyelets (looks like the end of a safety pin), and through the needle hole. If there's any resistance it will bind up. There's a thing on the side that looks like a pulley with a spring that you'd think the thread should go through but it doesn't. That's only to hold the thread when you're not using it. I held it with the sharp end of the needle pointing away from me and the spool nearest my body, but you can probably do this either way. To get started, have the thread through the needle but NOT into the bottom of the machine. Pull about an inch or two of thread out the front (away from your body). To start the sewing, lift the metal flange on the bottom (has two metal tabs on it and the hole that the needle will go through) and insert the fabric under it so that the needle will just barely touch the edge of the fabric when you squeeze. Each time you squeeze, the machine will pull the fabric through one stich-length, but you have to be sure that it's not binding. After the first few stiches, pause and make sure the end of the thread isn't caught under the flange, it likes to get caught there and give you trouble. Pull the end of the thread away from there. After that, keep squeezing, make sure you squeeze it all the way down each time. Also make sure that the fabric sides easily through the flange. If there are folds in the fabric it might try to bind up. Any binding pretty much screws up the stich, so be careful. When you get to the end of the stich, pull it out a few inches so you have some thread to tie off so the seam doesn't unravel. Do the same for the end you started with. When you're done, secure the thread in that spring pulley so that it doesn't unwind itself in the drawer. I didn't find anything on how to work this other than this unanswered question, so hopefully this helps someone!


Where are Janome sewing machines made?

Bernina. if you buy a genuine Bernina it will be the last machine you will ever need. i am a sewing machine mechanic and i work on all brands and i quilt as well as sew all my own clothing. i have owned and sewed on all the brands. has the most precise stitch and there machines have the leased amount of breakdowns or problems. if you buy a cheap singer or other junk you can find at Walmart you will have so much trouble you will end up hating sewing and you wont realize its just your machine that sucks. ++++++++++++++++++++ I tend to agree to some degree. I too have a Bernina, but I also own 2 Viking sewing machines ( one for working with leather, and one for working with very heavy fabrics, such as denim or canvas. I also own a Pfaff which is VERY good for quilting. I have thrown out numerous other makes and models. Though I WILL keep my old Singer treadle. : }

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What is the function of the reverse stitch on sewing machine?

when you are ending a run of sewing in a straight stitch you use the reverse to "lock" the sewing, so the thread will not pull out as easy, and it is less bulky than hand knotting it. you just hit the reverse for about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch at the end of your seam and maybe do it a couple of times depending on stress of the seam is going to be under in the finish garment.


What is the purpose of reverse sewing?

Reverse sewing at the beginning or end of a stitch secures the seam, and is a good way to ensure that your stitches won't unravel.


How dangerous is it for a sewing needle to be inside your back?

It's dangerous because you could poke yourself and end up in the hospital for them to stitch you up. That's why it's dangerous for a sewing needle to be in your back.


Stitch that is used to be certain that the stitching doesn't come out?

The final stitch is often called the lock stitch, and can be made by using the reverse button on the sewing machine. After you come to the end of your work, you do several stitches in reverse over the completed work to lock in the seam.


What are methods of joining fabric?

The most common method of joining fabric in industrial production is called butt-seaming. It is done largely with Merrow Sewing machines. These machines are designed to create a flat stitch between two sections of fabric. The process of joining fabric is often automated with railways and/or semi-automatic stations.


When was the seam ripper invented?

People have had to rip out stitching, I am sure, for as long as they have been sewing. Needles, scissors another implements can be used, but the easiest is the kind that has a sharp, forked end that can be placed under the stitch.


How do I thread a overlock machine or serger?

An overlock machine is designed to do this job. However you can do overlock by using the zig zag stitch. When sewing edge of garment bring stitching right to the end to create an overlock stitch.


What is the function of the stitch selection dial on a sewing machine?

well, the stitch selection is for if you want a zigzag stich for a zig zag line. you can chose what the pattern of your line will look like. If you want to make a bracelet with a cool look to it, i suggest you turn the dial to the one you like best. If the pattern it will make is not shown on the dial, you can look in the hand book if you got one. If not, just google your machines model and put stich dial at the end of the name.


Diamond shape knitting pattern to make small shapes to sew together into a rug?

Perhaps you mean mitred squares? Decreasing in the middle causes a diamond shape (in fact more like ever-decreasing V's) to develop. # Cast on an odd number of stitches. Knit until you reach the middle three stitches. Slip one stitch, knit two together, pass the slipped stitch over the end of the right hand needle. Knit to the end of the row. # Knit the next row from start to finish with no decreases. # Repeat these two rows until you have one stitch left and then snap the yarn and pull it through the stitch to cast off.


What stitch is used to sew and finish elastic fabric?

A contributor named Amanda Mangan contributed this suggestion on Simplicity.com: "I have a great method for making the casing for an elastic band without having to feed the elastic through the casing. On the wrong side of the fabric, stretch out the elastic around the place you want the casing, until the elastic ends meet. Make sure you leave the fabric allotment on top for the casing. Tightly pin down the elastic. Sew the elastic onto the fabric straight through the middle of the elastic. Just finish by folding the casing over the elastic and sewing in place."


How do you knit twice into yarn over?

Usually the pattern you are working will tell you the preferred method. Typically it is done through knitting into the front and then into the back of a stitch. A regular knit stitch is done like this: Put right-hand needle through the right-most stitch on the left needle, wrap yarn over right-hand needle, pull stitch through, and pull loop off the left-hand needle A knit stitch through the back is done like this: Put right-hand needle through the right-most stitch on the left needle on the back side of the needle (that's from the right side, but catch the back side of the loop) , wrap yarn over right-hand needle, pull stitch through, and pull loop off the left-hand needle To do them in the same stitch: perform a regular knit stitch, but do not pull the loop off the left hand needle (if feels very awkward, but don't panic), then put the needle through the back of the loop and complete the knit. The end result is one more stitch than you had before. http://handmadebyjody.blogspot.com http://handmadebyjody.etsy.com


Should you backstitch at the end of every seam when sewing?

Yes, when sewing, you should backstitch at the end of every seam.