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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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The scissors you describe sound like buttonhole scissors. They are used to cut open a buttonhole after it has been sewn into fabric by a sewing machine and they don't cut through the edge of the fabric.
Can you sew thin cardboard on a sewing machine?
It is not advised as the sewing machine is designed to work with fabric, a much softer and suppler material than cardboard. You would risk major damage to your sewing machine and possibly voiding any warranty you may still have on it.
What color shower curtain would go with a grey bathroom?
Light, creamy colours like white will do. Other colours like burgundy and any chalk colour will do, but make them match - and grey will also do well for a shower curtain, though a light reddy-pink colour might do.
How do you find someone to sew garments for you?
You can search for people who sew using the local feature of any search engine. These people may be called designers, seamstresses, or tailors. Many dry cleaners and department stores offer small alterations, you can ask them if they are able to do full garments or if they can recommend somebody who can.
Where can embroidery for workwear be done?
Embroidered logos and writing can be applied to workwear at Eazzee in the UK. In addition the companies P&M Embroidery and Totally Workwear also provide this service.
What kind of scissors are sharp enough to cut ribbon?
Most sharp scissors will cut ribbon. Many people that find they cut ribbon often will have scissors that are only used for ribbon to avoid dulling the blades with other objects.
Embroidery on clothing can be used to disguise a repair. It can also be used to decorate the garment. Embroidery, such as crewel and cross stitch, is also done as a hobby to create decorative wall hangings and enhance towels and pillowcases.
What year was the little green machine invented?
Are you talking about the green big-wheel type kid's toy? If that's what you are asking about, I know that it was before 1975.
How much is a Free Westinghouse electric sewing machine model 956228-E any idea what year it is?
Best I can tell is around 1908. Here is a list of the numbers, years they were made and types made during those years.
To use a needle and thread could be called sewing.To use a needle and thread could be called quilting.
To use a needle and thread could be called embroidery.
To use a needle and thread could be called suturing.
How old is your sear sewing machine model 148.12040?
According to Sears Archives, that model was produced from 1961-1971.
Sewing machine Singer 6212C will not pick up bobbin thread?
Either the bobbin has been incorrectly wound, installed incorrectly, and the upper thread hasn't been fed correctly. Sometimes the wheel to feed the upper thread is moved in the wrong direction.
Where can you find pleated mini skirt patterns?
Vogue pattern company has a very nice one, or I recently saw one in the Simplicity Catalog under the costume category. There are several listed on e-bay.
Who invented the spinning machine?
The spinning machine or the Spinning Jenny was a spinning wheel which ran eight spools at a time. It was invented by James Hargreaves, but his failure to get the device patented lead to another person, Richard Arkwright, claiming the invention.
How do you weave grass sandals?
One makes them in a way similar to making a rag rug. Braid the grasses into a flat braid. Sew the braid together into a sole shape, (elongated oval) on both sides to make it sturdy. Be sure to make tight stitches. Attach a length of braided grass across the foot to fit in a flip flop style and you have a woven grass sandal.
no just the waist
How do you test whether some material is cotton or not?
you put it in the wahsing machine and when it comes out you will see, or you can feel the material because if it was silk it would be easy to know the difference
What are finishing equipment used in clothing and textile?
we use equipment in clothing and textile are pinking shear,edge machening, over coastig
a crafty pony is a little pony that you can make and then play with by sewing it together.
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Sew jersey knit very carefully. You do not want the material to stretch as you sew. Try to use a rounded needle made for woven fabrics.
What does the thread count have to do with Egyptian sheets?
A regular cotton sheet will have the number of threads per square inch. This will determine the softness of the sheet. An Egyptian Cotton Sheet is known to twist cheap fibers together to allow for lower production costs.
