Sewing

Awning are commonly composed of canvas woven of acrylic, cotton or polyester yarn, or vinyl laminated to polyester fabric that is stretched tightly over a light structure of aluminium, iron or steel.

The thread cutter is the small blade that is usually located to the left of the presser foot. It is used to break off the thread when you have finished sewing a seam. It acts more as a separator rather than scissors, as you can't cut the thread close to the fabric.

As in clothing/bedding? It is the amount of threads in a set area. The higher the thread count, the better/softer the fabric is.

Depending on condition and color, it could be from $100 to $300

Pachinko Machines are valued by a few factors, the most important being condition. Another factor is age. 60s and 70s machines, although great vintage items, are cheaper than newer models from the 80s because they lack expensive electronic components. A 60s/70s machine is worth $25-$100 depending on condition. As a side note, Nishijin was a major producer of pachinko machines, so it's not really a 'rare' item, although it is still a good collector's item.

Standard sizes are pretty much the same in Pakistan but might change depending on styles. As I am sure styles for Salwar Kameez have changed quite a bit.

Three types of weaves: plain, twill, and satin. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The manner in which the yarns are interlaced determines the type of weave. The yarn count and number of warp and filling yarns to the square inch determine the closeness or looseness of a weave.

Split embroidery is usually referring to an applique process used on baseball jerseys that button all the way up on the front. The actual design is a full front design and is split in half so that once it is on the shirt and the shirt is buttoned up it looks like a complete design.

For the past decade, the uniform components have been manufactured by Jackie Evans, Inc., a company in New Jersey.

Girl Scouts of the USA recently (November 2010) requested bids for making the Girl Scout uniforms, including vest and sashes.

Computer aided embroidery refers to a hardware/software combination that allows for design sizing, positioning, and continuity in a way that would otherwise take hours or days for a person to do alone. The hardware is always an embroidery machine, and the software can either be loaded on the embroidery machine itself or onto a laptop connected to the machine. There are some examples of these computerized embroidery machines on Sirs Fabrics.

old material, charity materials, leather and lace

Basically you are going to get some fabric (preferably something like neoprene), something stiff or cushioning, cut the fabric to the dimensions of your laptop plus room for sewing, and sew it together. I found a few different instructions that you can check out to choose the one that works the best for you. These are http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-bag/, http://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/12/frugal-ikea-hacks-make-your-own-laptop-case/, http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Sleeve-from-a-FedEx-Envelope/ and http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2009/08/how-to-make-your-own-laptop-sleeve.ars.

It is not possible to provide a set price for Babylock embroidery machines because there are a number of different models and suppliers of these products. Older machines can be purchased relatively cheaply but newer models are much more expensive.

The value of any sewing machine is determined by what a person is willing to spend for it. A machine of that age would need servicing and possibly restoration. Both of those things would have to be deducted from the price. It also varies according to where you live. Machines in some areas sell for more than others. Sorry this doesn't give you any definitive answer, but there really isn't any way to give a price without a lot more information. I generally pay no more than $25 for vintage machines in my area. But again, it depends on a lot of factors including how popular and hard to find that model is.

If using a stretchy fabric, then yes, I would still stay stitch.

You can find them on eBay

there are:

buttons

zips

poppers

the envelope fold

Velcro

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Terrycot is a blended fabric with Cotton as one of its constituents.

There are many different opinions on which thread is ideal for quilting. A good rule of thumb is to choose a thread made of the same material as the fabric you are using. For example: I would choose cotton thread if I am using cotton fabric, but if I am using a synthetic fabric (like polyester) I would choose a synthetic thread-- like viscose rayon or polyester.

It is best to use the same materials for your fabric and thread so that when washed and dried, everything shrinks evenly.

silk

Any type of garment can be sewn together using a Brother Serger machine, but linens, expensive formal fabrics and fabric with stretch really benefit from a Serger. Sewing with a Brother Serger allows you to make cleaner-looking seams and hems.

You probably want to use a denim needle, because denim is heavier than most other materials, and an average needle may not go through it as well

To finish a seam on fabric so that it wonÕt fray is called a hem. There are some different techniques in making a hem. Simply it is taking the edge of the fabric, rolling it over and stitching with a serger machine or a simple stitch.

Adhesives

Many types of glue are acceptable, except (1) the isocyanate glues (e.g., instant adhesives), (2) any glue containing acetone, and (3) hot glue. There are several brands of glue that are specifically formulated for bonding rhinestones to fabric. Some of the more common brand names that we carry are Beacon Gem-Tac, E6000, and Aleene's Jewel-It. Other fabric glues also work. We offer to you Beacon Fabri-Tac, Bond Fabric Glue Washable, Aleene's Flexible Strechable, and Aleene's OK To Wash It. We personally prefer Beacon Gem-Tac because it is the least expensive, you only need a small amount, and it dries completely clear, which means no more globs of glue around the rhinestones - just pure shimmer and shine. It's easy to attach rhinestones with adhesives. Please remember to: do a test on a spare piece of fabric, use glue that dries transparent, make sure to cover all edges of the stones to minimize them from peeling off, follow the manufacturer's instructions, always wash with great care and on a low temperature. Metal Settings

Tiffany settings enter from the back of the fabric and crimp over the stone on the front side. We offer them in gold, silver, or black and in several styles and sizes. Rim settings are placed on the front of the fabric, over the stone, and crimped on the back side of the fabric. They are available in gold, silver, or black with engraved or smooth finishes. Several types of metal setting tools are available to fit on your particular application. Sewing

Many flatback rhinestones come with holes in them for attaching by traditional sewing methods. Rhinestones by the yard (eg. banding, chain, fabric) are often sewn on to costumes and apparel. Rhinestone buttons, patches, appliques and transfers are also available. Hot Fix

Flat back costume trim can also be purchased with heat sensitive glue on the back. This special glue melts into the fibers of your fabric forming a permanent bond. These stones can be applied with your household iron or a heat press. Special hand-held applicators, such as the BeJeweler or Kandi Kane, can also be used. These applicators will pick-up round rhinestones, heat them until the glue begins to melt so that you can attach them to your fabric. It's quick, it's clean, and it's easy.