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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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An achillorrhaphy is a sewing together of the Achilles tendon.
What is the value of a singer sewing machine model no rmm-1190 rpm4500?
Whatever someone is willing to pay for it.
How has the zipper changed over the years?
In 1983, Whitcomb Judson patented the first zipper, a complicated hook-and-eye design that was very unpopular; most people had never heard of it. It was called the "clasp-locker and unlocker for shoes." Approximately 20 years later, another man, by the name of Gideon Sundback, improved the little-known fastener to the modern day zipper.
It is a round piece of plastic with bumps around the circumference. When the cam is inserted in the sewing machine, the "bumps" make the needle move left or right to form decorative stitches. Each different cam makes the sewing machine form one specific decorative stitch.
Technically, lace is a "textile." Some laces are "fabric" in the sense that they are firmly woven in widths and lengths that can be used as table mats, tableclothes or fashioned into garments. Narrow laces would more properly be called "trims," because they need to be attached to some other sort of fabric in order to be used.
What was the fabrics used in Renaissance Fabrics?
The fabrics used in the European Renaissance (around 1450-1600) greatly varied depending on the class the clothes were meant for. In the upper class, ladies wore dresses made of brocade fabric and sometimes velvet. Brocade was also used to make the upper class men's doublets, and velvet could be used for breeches. Silk was used for men's shirts, ladies' chemises, and also for silk stockings.
In the lower classes, cotton, linen, and muslin were the way to go as far as chemises, shirts, skirts, jerkins, breeches, and bodices. Leather could also be used for bodices and jerkins. Wool was generally used for cloaks.
This is just a very general outline of the most common fabrics, and depending on the exact time and specific country this could change, but for the most part these are the fabrics you would see.
What can one do with a babylock serger machine?
A Baby Lock Serger is a sewing machine sometimes known as an "overlocker". These machines actually trim the edge of the fabric as they stitch giving a professional finish.
Why would sewing machine stitching be loose?
If your stitch is too loose, the fabric will not be joined tightly.
What type of linseed oil is best for making oil cloth?
It MUST be raw linseed oil if you are using the oil cloth in contact with any food. "Boiled" linseed oil has many toxic solvents, dryers, and other additives. You might consider purchasing the linseed oil (flax seed oil) from a health food store rather than a hardware store.
I cut out a sunflower from a piece of cloth, and put it in my picture. If you have some printed fabric on hand I'm sure you could get ideas of how to use it.
How do you keep skinny jeans skinny?
Shrinking them in the wash helps if they're too large. Otherwise, just dont rip them? They're made to fit tightly on you...Even if they stretch they should still be the skinny fit.
What model is singer sewing machine serial number AL-000.001?
Singer sewing machines manufactured prior to 1900 have serial numbers consisting of numbers only. After 1900 the machine serial numbers have a single or two-letter prefix. The letters identify the year the machine was manufactured. A sewing machine bearing the serial number AI-000.001 would not exist, as Singer skipped the "AI" prefix as the "I" could be mistaken for the numeral "1". Sewing machines manufactured in 1948 bear serial numbers beginning with "AH" and "AJ", but none bear the prefix "AI".
Can you sew your school for harassing you about your money?
You know that depends. If they are harassing you about being poor, then yes you can sue them. Actually if your school harasses you about anything you can sue them. Those are adults and they shouldn't be harassing a student. First, tell the school you are going to bring the situation to the school district. Afterwards, go to the school district and tell them what happened and tell you will sue them. Lastly, sue them. From: C.A. Cupid
How do you read a sewing pattern?
here is a website with very clear, easy to read sewing oatterns:
http://sewingprincess.webs.com/
Where would you find free web patterns for pyrography?
I did an AM browser search for "free pyrography patterns" and got several sites with free patterns. I didn't go to any of them, so I don't know how good the patterns are, but I'm sure you can find some that are useful. I'd probably use google for a serious search, though. Google always has the best results (my opinion - not an "advertisement").
How long does it take to make a dress by hand?
It depends on the dress. If you buy a pattern it usually tells you how long it takes on the packet, but I would usually times that by 2 or 3 if you're not that used to sewing. It can take anywhere between 1 hour for a simple dress to a week for a full on wedding dress/ball gown with loads of fancy bits. That is using a sawing machine. If you are sewing by hand then it'll take a lot longer.
How many 4 feet pieces can you cut from 6 yards of fabric?
1 yard = 3 feet, so 6 yards = 18 feet. Divide this by 4 feet = 4 (with 2 feet remaining)
What does the phrase thread the needle means?
The phrase generally means to find a path through two opposing views. It's often done by politicians who try to have their cake and eat it too.
When you hear or read "thread the needle" it means take the end of the thread and push it through the hole in the needle. There are several different methods of threading the needle. You can find three here: http://needlepoint.about.com/od/toolsandsupplies/ss/needlepoint001.htm
In reference to "find a needle in a haystack" you increased precision to the point that you could not only find the needle, but you could thread it where it laid.
In WWII a pilot had trouble finding his target much less when he did see it, for the bombardier to hit it, so we just mass bombed areas, often the only thing remaining in the town was the target. With improved navigation and bombing they were able to fly to a precise spot and drop a limited number of bombs. They were able to find the needle at 45,000 feet, and so to speak, thread it, or fly through it, or put a bomb down the stack (smoke stack).
What is the name for an umbrella fabric?
Umbrellas are made from a synthetic cloth called sail cloth. Several specialty fabrics are made that have a coating on them to make them waterproof.
What do you do if you get needle in your foot?
Try to remove it if you can. I would also go get a tetnus shot if you haven't had one in over 10 years.
What is the shuttle in a sewing machine?
Shuttles are also called bobbins or loop-takers.
This shuttle is a plastic or metal spool that holds the bottom thread in place so the needle can pick up the thread and create a stitch in the fabric.
