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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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Should you sew on iron on patch?
It is generally possible to sew them on (unless the patch fabric is too heavy to stitch) but the whole point of a patch being a labour-saving "iron on" is that this is the way it is intended to be fixed to the garment.
What is the purpose of a ionizer machine for home use?
The purpose of an ionizer machine for home use is to purify the air.
What is the problem if the fabric keeps snagging while sewing?
Check your thread tension. You may also be using the wrong kind of needle.
How many yards fabric do you need for size 60 dress Big women.?
When buying fabric for a dress it not only depends on the size, but also the style. What pattern are you using? Is 60 the pattern size or the persons regular dress size? Pattern sizing runs small and is typicaly 2 sizes away from you regular size in a store. For example I am a 28 on a pattern but a 24 when I buy clothes. There can be as much as a 30% difference in material used for knee length dress compared to a floor length dress. Are there sleves and if so how long. If using a plaid printed fabric you will need to add a few yards extra to match prints. I would buy at least 9 yards for size 60.
Where did the phrase Sew a button on ice cream come from?
On the Norwood B. Gove website "littlegreenchildstories," there is a poem entitled "E WIGGLE," part of which states:
“Our class has a new child called E Wiggle!”
“So what?”
“Sew buttons on your ice cream.”
I see no indication of WHEN the poem was written, but the website is copyrighted in the year 2013.
What are parts of a washing machine and their functions?
There r diff parts in washing machine. First thing is the sensor used in it to made it automatic. Next comes the washing drum,where in cloths r washed. next is the inlet/outlet for the water flow......
How do you re fill a bobbin on the singer 6267 sewing machine?
First of all make sure that you have the correct bobbin for the 6267 machine. There are quite a few and not all of them will fill with this machine.
Open the slide plate underneath the needle and insert the bobbin.
PARTIALLY close the slide plate. The marks on the slide plate and machine bed must be lined up for the bobbin winder to work.
Bring thread from needle under the presser foot. Wind the thread one turn in any direction around the presser foot screw.
Press the "One Step Buttonhole A" button on the control panel.
Begin running the machine
Watch through the slide plate until the amount needed is reached on the bobbin.
Stop the machine , remove the thread from the presser foot screw.. Close the slide plate completely.
Serging is a way to finish a raw fabric edge to keep it from fraying. A Serger cuts the fabric edge as it goes through and sews an over-lock stitch that creates a clean, nice, professional look. You can look at on the inside seams of most of your clothes and see where serging has been done.
What type of batting is used to make a quilt?
There are many types of quilt batting, and what to use depends on personal preference and the use and desired look of the quilt. Cotton batting is usually quite thin and is good for machine quilting. It is also good to use for antique quilt tops and reproduction quilts, as most cotton batting shrinks a bit in the wash, giving quilts a slightly "puckered" look. You can also pre-shrink cotton for a smoother, more contemporary look. Polyester batting is loftier and suitable for fluffier quilts that are tied or hand quilted. Polyester is very easy to hand quilt. Poly-cotton blends offer the benefits of both. Wool batting is easy to hand and machine quilt and is very warm, although some wool batts emit a "wet animal" smell when damp. New battings that are made with bamboo and recycled plastic are available as well. Just be sure to read the content label, instructions for use, and care label on any batting that you buy.
What is a self binding baby blanket?
"Self binding" means that the article (a baby blanket, in this case) is bound or sealed with the same fabric it is made from. so, if you wanted to make a self binding flannel blanket you would use the same flannel to cover the raw edges of the blanket (as opposed to using pre-made blanket binding).
How do i get pattern piece for 5 panel cap?
I did an internet search for "5 panel cap pattern" and I found several sites that have free patterns for you to use.
You can also take apart a cap that you buy at the thrift store for 25 cents and use that, or buy a pattern at your fabric supply store.
How do you properly stitch lace?
The trick is to use a lace "stabilizer" on the fabric. This is a thin, water-soluable, lining. You can also find a fusable (iron-on) tear away type. I prefer the water-soluable because it's easier to remove. I pin it in place, sew the lace just as any fabric or trim, and then sponge away the stabilizer. If you are referring to a lace trim, rather than lace fabric, then any type of two faced trim iron-on will work, and doesn't have to be removed. You just cut away the part the isn't under the lace or stitches. Always be sure you are using the proper needle and thread. Size counts! It never hurts to use extra pins to hold in place, but again, make sure you aren't using denim size pins when silk size (thinner) is what you need.
I believe you are asking about a "seam allowance". ("Inseam" is the measurement of the seam that runs down the inside of your leg -- for example, men's pants that are labeled 32x30 means the waist is 32 inches and the inseam (from crotch to hem on the inside of the leg) is 30 inches.)
To answer your question, all commercially printed patterns include a seam allowance. They are designed for you to cut on the outside solid line, and then stitch the pieces together with the seam width indicated on the pattern piece (usually 5/8 inch).
Tolerances for Modulus have to be based on the actual fabric style specification sheet.
BOW AND SKEW (BIAS)--DEFINITION AND MEASUREMENTS
Definitions:
· Bow - A fabric condition resulting when knitted courses are displaced from a line perpendicular to the selvages and form one or more arcs across the width of the fabric (see Fig. 1).
· Skew (Bias) - A fabric condition resulting when knitted courses are angularly displaced from a line perpendicular to the edge of the fabric (see Fig. 2).
Measurement Method
· Bow - A straightedge is placed across the fabric between the points at which a marked filling yarn or knitting course meets the two selvages or edges. The greatest distance between the straightedge and the marked filling yarn or course is measured parallel to the selvages (Fig. 1 Distance "D").
· Skew or Bias - Measure the skew in three places spaced as widely as possible along the length of the fabric or along a minimum of 1 linear yard. If possible, make no measurement closer to the ends of the roll or piece of fabric than 1 yard. Draw a line perpendicular to the selvage across the fabric from a point C where the marked yarn or course meets one selvage, meeting the other selvage at point B. Measure the distance between points A and B or D and B, and B and C, as shown in Fig. 2. Record the three or more skew or bias measurements. Calculate the maximum skew or bias as a percentage of the fabric width using the equation:
"% Skew = Distance AB or DB x 100 / width BC"
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What does the 58slash60 mean on the width of fabric?
The 58/60 indicates the width in inches. Some fabrics are 44/45", also. These are the two most common widths you'll come across. The length of the fabric depends on how much you need/buy. If you use a pattern, the pattern will instruct you on how much (length) fabric to purchase depending on the width of fabric you choose.
