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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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Morocain is a silk fabric that is like crepe but thicker with a nice drape.
How do you do an airing bone stitch?
I believe you are referring to a "herringbone stitch." Here is a video link showing how to make a herringbone stitch:
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-herringbone-stitch-191551/
What is the vaule of a 1957 rare two tone Kenmore sewing machine - model 117.720?
whats the valuve of a 1957 kenmore sewing machine
How many yards do I need to make six euro sham covers?
Euro shams are usually 26" x 26" ..Fabric estimate depends on the way the fabric is cut. 1 flat piece for the front 28" x 28" + 2 17" x28" pieces for the back each You will need 7.5 yards of fabric or 1 whole piece. 28" x 62" each You will need 11 yards of Fabric regards
What year was a Kenmore Rotary Sewing Head Model Number 117.959 made?
I have on that was my grandmothers. In the manual she has delivery date as :1949.
What is the meaning of needle clamp?
The needle clamp is collar and screw device that holds the needle to the needle bar. The needle bar is the part that goes up and down as the machine sews and is in front of the pressed foot bar.
How much can you get from scrap of an old sewing machine?
It will depend on weight, materials and demand.
What is the knitting pattern consisting of alternate knit and purl stitches?
rib
Yeah this is a ribbing stitch. After you knit a few rows it should be a very clean and neat looking pattern of purls and knits.
How do you find the history of Westinghouse Sewing Machines made in Rockford IL?
The St. John Sewing Machine Company, which was the predecessor of the Free S.M.Co., was founded in 1870. In 1883, it was renamed the Royal Sewing Machine Company. After the company relocated to Rockford, Illinois, it was renamed once again in 1897 as The Free Sewing Machine Company after company president William C. Free.
Most machines made by the Free company were for sale by mail-order companies and department stores. For instance, machines that are marked "Illinois Sewing Machine Co." were made by Free.
In the mid-1920s, Free became associated with Westinghouse which became the sold supplier of motors and electric equipment for Free brand sewing machines. As such, the earlier electrically driven Free sewing machines are labeled Free-Westinghouse.
The Free sewing machine company merged with the New Home Sewing Machine Company in 1927. In the early 1930s New Home models were phased out of production and 'New Home' basically became a brand of The Free.
The post World War II period saw the large scale importation of cheap Japanese-made sewing machines into the United States. Trade barriers favorable to American companies had protected the country's sewing machine industry from lower cost (and quality) foreign made goods. However, the Marshall Plan coupled with the new ideas of free trade slowly eliminated them.
In an effort to stay solvent, Free/New Home merged with National in the early 1950s. However, the resulting corporation was not able to compete against cheap overseas labor, and the company was bought out by the Japanese in 1954.
The historical and technical contribution of The Free to sewing machine development was negligible. Like many of the other small manufacturers, they basically made machines based more or less on designs from the larger manufacturers. --From The Encyclopedia of Antique Sewing Machines, 3rd Edition
Where can you find a picture of a bobbin shuttle?
A bobbin is a device which holds the thread that is below the needle in a sewing machine. The shuttle is a (usually) removable housing the bobbin is inserted into. The design of shuttles (and bobbins) has changed over the years, so there are many styles of shuttles. Visit the links below for some pictures of shuttles.
How much is a bolt of material?
This depends on the manufacturer of the material and what type of material is on the bolt. A bolt is not necessarily a unit of measure for material, it is simply a means of wrapping the fabric neatly for both the transport and sale of the material. A bolt can also only carry a certain amount of weight depending on the strength of the cardboard. Therefore, the amount of material on a bolt can vary greatly. In regards to "how much" meaning "how much does a bolt of material cost" (if this is what is being asked), this also depends greatly on the type of material. Fabric can range in price anywhere from <$1 a yard to >$200 a yard depending on the type.
How do I re-set the memory of a Brother Compal Opus 845 sewing machine?
using M (Memory) button, you can frame Monogramming message. Input number (Alphabets or numbers) touch Memory button. you can enter and sew up to 64 individual units at a time, including letters, symbols, punctuation marks and spaces.
There are two buttons on the right-hand side, near the top of the machine one marked "M" (Memory) and the other "C" (Cancel/Clear)
Example: BLUE SKY
All letters and space appeared in phase A. Set phase at A then pick up and enter following numbers by touch
ing M button one by one.
B ......................... enter 21 and touch M button
L ......................... enter 31 and touch M buton
U ......................... enter 40 and touch M button
E ......................... enter 24 and touch M button
(Space) ..................... enter 46 and touch M buton
S ......................... enter 38 and touch M button
K ......................... enter 30 and touch M button
Y ......................... enter 44 and touch M button
Now all information for 'BLUE SKY' is 'stored in machine. Lower presser foot and touch start button (or depress foot controller) for monogramming this message. You can obtain 'BLUE SKY when again you start machine. Switching machine off deletes the programming.
"M" is for Memory & "C" is for Clear or Cancel. Press C one by one to delete letters
Can someone sew someone for giving a false police statement leading to their arrest?
yeah, if its a BIG lie
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 store has iron on patches?
Fabric stores are your best bet. Large department stores usually have a few.
What does you reap what you sew mean?
To reap what you sew is to harvest what you have planted. It is usually used to characterize the likely outcome of some undesirable behavior. Lie cheat and steal, and when people find out about it, you have taught them to distrust you. So, sew (or plant) dishonesty and you will reap (or harvest) mistrust.
Old Elgin treadle model sewing machine and need to know the value?
I bought one this week by 100 Euro, but is an elgin genius,
I don't know if is that the answer you want?
What are the skinny jeans with an k on the back pocket?
krux or krucks if they have the little squares around . but if they don't have a square around it then i don't now what kind your talking about
What is the job of a nylon hook in velcro?
Velcro is a basic hook and loop, the hook catches the loop when your put them together, and hence, can hold a lot of strain when there area lot of pairs.
How many yards of fabric to make a king size blanket?
I would use 3 1/2 yds x 120" width fabric. My mattress is 12" thick and I left 8"on both sides for the tuck(I like enough tuck underneath so the sheet won't come undone. So my measurements are Mattress 60 wide x 80 long. For the fitted sheet 60"+12 (width of the mattress) +12(WOM) +8(for tuck)+8(for tuck)=100"wide. For the length 80"+12"+12"+8"+8"=120"length. So cut length is 100"wide x 120"length..If you like you can adjust the tuck to less inches..
