Weaving requires a loom to hold the warp (foundation threads) in place for the weft (opposing threads) to be woven through. Thus, weaving was always done using a loom of some type. Before the advent of mechanized weaving processes, beginning in the late 18th century, weaving was performed on "hand-" or manual looms of varying types. This type of weaving is still performed today in primitive regions, as well as by modern hobbyists worldwide.
OMG, i have been looking all over Google for the answer to this question! i mean, what they did before must have had a problem, right?! so, the best answer i can give you is they used hand looms, which were quite difficult to use and made lots of mistakes.
The most common method was the spinning wheel, the needle, knitting and crochet.
Prior to the invention of the sewing machine, all sewing - making and mending - would have been done by hand using hand sewing needles.
If by "olden days" you're referring to prior to 1846 (when the sewing machine was invented), there was no sewing machine. All sewing was done by hand.
No, sewing was done by hand. The first sewing machine didn't come around until 1790.
Embroidery can only be done with a sewing machine capable of doing so. Some sewing machines are made specifically for embroidery, or there are normal sewing machines that have an embroidery option.
Prior to the invention of the sewing machine, sewing was done by hand with needle and thread. This method was very time consuming and consequently people only owned a few pieces of clothing, not the closets-full that we do nowadays.
it sure did get the wok done faster!
The difference between a modern day sewing machine and an olden day sewing machine is the modern day sewing machines are powered by electric and not done by hand.
The purpose of the sewing machine was to make sewing a faster and more automated process. Sewing took up a lot of time when it was done by hand, one purpose for the maching was to free up this time that people could spend on other things. It also made sewing stitches very consistant.
A tailor may use a sewing machine for a few reasons. It saves time, as a sewing machine sews much more quickly than hand sewing. Also, a sewing machine makes interlocking stitches, making the stitch tighter and more durable. Lastly, a sewing machine offers more options for sewing - stitch length, width, zig-zags, etc. - that either can't be done by hand, or would be very difficult to do.
the advantage is that you can get the fabric that you are sewing done much faster,you can get it done in a straight lineyou can choose the length of the stitchany other patterns EG Zig-Zag can be done with a switch of a button.
People were first apprehensive about the sewing machine. However, they soon began to appreciate it because it got work done faster than was possible by hand.
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.