What is a loop turner used for in sewing?
A loop turner is used for fabric cylinders that need to be turned right side out to make narrow straps, button loops, and frog closures. It slides through the bias tubing while the latch hook on the end catches the end of the fabric and pulls it through the tube.
What type of knits are not likely to stretch a lot?
Heavily patterned knits, specifically those with lots of cables or traveling stitches will not stretch as much as other stitch patterns. Felted knits also will not stretch much.
Seam slippage is the pulling away or separation of the fabric at the seam, causing gaps or holes to develop. It involves warp and weft threads pulling apart, but not yarn breakage.
You just slip a stitch from the left-hand needle to the right, doing nothing else to it. You then carry on knitting as instructed.
How do you get your parents to buy you a sewing machine?
Ask them nicely
Or, you can point out to them how it will pay for itself when you make your own clothes or make items that can be sold on Etsy.
What models of singer sewing machine are considered antiques?
Traditionally and is some countries by law, an antique is an item that is 100 years old or older(excluding automobiles in some places). Therefore any singer machine that is dated 1911 or before is an antique. However, please remember that even most of these (once you got into the 1900's) were made in the millions so just because it's an antique it is not necessary worth a lot of money.
How many bobbins from a 220 yd spool of thread?
This all depends on a few factors (sorry there's really no straight answer here)
How thick is your thread? A delicate silk thread is a lot thinner than the thicker, tougher stuff used to stitch up leather...
What type of bobbins are you using? (a metal singer 15k bobbin will hold a more thread than a plastic type 66) both design type and material for construction affect the figure.
So like I said there is no straight answer here...
What is the meaning of stitch width knob?
The stitch width knob is usually located on the front of a sewing machine to determine the side-to-side motion of the needle as it stitches.
It probably depends on the part of the body that has the stitches in it. The face and hands would be more sensitive. If there is any pain at all, it's very minimal.
Can you make dress with 1 meter of fabric?
Yes,
But it will be a short dress,
And quite straight.
There won't be much fabric for darts
or Layers etc
How do you enlarge the waistband in jeans?
You could cut the waist band and sow in some more fabric, or just cut it and hide it when you wear it:)
Why are knitted fabrics measured in kgs?
knitted fabric is not measured in meters while purchasing coz it can stretch in all directions and due to this elasticity it cant b measured in meters
Does broken cocoon give good quality of silk?
Where can you find a free online instruction manual for a singer sewing machine model 6038C?
check at singer.com. Some of their manuals can be downloaded for free but some they charge for.
Can you resell handmade items made out of fabric that you purchase off the bolt from a fabric store?
Yes, you can sell handmade items made out of fabric that you purchase from the bolt at a fabric store.
Quilt City USA is the name that Paducah, Kentucky has chosen to call itself because of the huge quilt festival they hold there.
It is also the name of a retail outlet that sells quilt fabric and accessories.
Where can you find a foot control for a Kenmore sewing machine 1581255180?
I checked at sears.com but your serial number didn't show up, on the two models that a partial version of your serial number revealed said that the foot control was no longer available. You might want to look on ebay or check some of the online sewing parts dealers. What you want to make sure of is that the end of the cord that goes into the machine fits your socket there.
When did simanco start making sewing machines?
respected sir ,
now i want latest type of simanco singer model 118w4.
Its basically when the material gathers. Its called this because it looks like lips when one puckers.
I too have one of these sewing machines. I found the original receipt with the one that I inherited. It was dated 1955. From what I have found this model was made from around 1954 until 1960.
How do you finish at the end of a hand sewing stitch?
I just take an extra stitch on the bottom of the piece, or in a hidden portion, and pass the needle back through the stitch to form a knot, Then I pass it through again to double the knot. If the sewing piece is needlepoint, I simply weave the yarn through the back of the stitches in the piece.