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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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What year was Singer Sewing Machine model 99K serial number EM940749 made?
It was manufactured in 1957 in Great Britain.
Where can you find the year your m1123 was manufactured?
You can find the manufacturing year of an M1123 vehicle on the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate, typically located on the driver's side dashboard or door jamb. The 10th character of the VIN indicates the model year. Additionally, the production date may also be stamped on the data plate or in the vehicle's documentation. If you're unable to locate it, consulting the manufacturer's records can provide the necessary information.
Is a sewing machine 6x faster than hand sewing?
As sewing machine is 6x times faster than hand sewing and it can even be more. It is a good investment to get a sewing machine because it saves a lot of time.
Were you able to find any information on your Kenton? I've ran into the exact problem and have not been able to find anyone to help me
How do you thread frister rossman cub 5 super stitch?
To thread a Frister Rossmann Cub 5 Super Stitch sewing machine, start by raising the presser foot to release the tension. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin and guide the thread through the thread guide, following the numbered threading path indicated on the machine. Pass the thread down through the tension discs and up through the take-up lever, then down through the needle bar and into the needle, ensuring it goes from front to back. Finally, pull the thread gently to make sure it’s secured in place before starting to sew.
What kind of needle does a brother sewing machine need?
It is best to check your user manual. Different fabrics sew better with various needle selections.
Which fabric is known as wash and wear fabric?
polyester is called wash and wear fabric because it dries very quickly after washing. it is also wrinkle free and very long lasting.
What is the machine used to make cotton?
Cotton is not '''made''' by a machine. It is grown on a plant mainly in the southern united states. The "cotton balls" are picked, then cleaned. Next they are combed into fibres that are twisted into thread. The thread is then used in clothing and other items.
How can you identify a twill woven fabric easily?
The easiest way to identify a twill weave is if the fabric appears to have a diagonal "texture"- this is caused by the offset of weft and warp threads when the fabric is woven (for example, over once, under twice. As opposed to over once, under once as a normal weave). The grain of the fabric is not actually diagonal, but the twill weave gives it that appearance.
What gauge is a sewing needle?
I've never seen a table of direct conversions but I've included tables of wire gauge in millimeters and needle size in millimeters. They aren't exact matches, but you may find matches that are close enough for your purposes.
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Occurs due to: incorrect sewing tension
CauseTension pucker is caused while sewing with too much tension, thereby causing a stretch in the thread. After sewing, the thread relaxes. As it attempts to recover its original length, it gathers up the seam, causing the pucker, which cannot be immediately seen; and may be noticeable at a later stage.Tension is also referred to as seam shrinkage or thread relaxation pucker.
Test to identifyCarefully cut both the top and bottom threads of all stitches along a few centimetres of the seam, without distorting the thread loops in the fabric. If the pucker is relieved over this length, then it was caused by thread tensions. Solution• Reduce the tension applied to the thread while it is being wound onto the lock stitch bobbin.• Set the needle thread tension to be as light as possible while achieving a balanced stitch at the same time. This will reduce the amount of puckering while the thread is stretched and improve the sewability.
• Use a high-quality sewing thread with a low-friction lubricant applied to it. This will allow the thread to run smoothly through the thread guides and tension controls.
• Use a high-quality sewing thread with even unwinding tension for smooth flow of thread to the sewing area.
• Ensure that the sewing machine feed timing is correctly set, as incorrect feed timing can lead to the need to apply excessive tension to the needle thread. Incorrect timing may lead to an imbalanced stitch.
Inherent puckerOccurs due to: structural jamming CauseIf the fabric is densely woven, there may be insufficient space to accommodate a sewing thread without distorting the woven yarns. Stitching along a straight line will distort and stretch the adjacent fabric yarn(s), setting up stresses which cause the seam to pucker. This is known as structural jamming or inherent pucker.The severity of this condition depends primarily on the characteristics of the fabric fibre, the closeness of the weave or knit and the fabric finish.
Relatively coarse fabrics of natural fibres are less likely to experience inherent pucker than tightly woven synthetics, delicate microfibres or fabric with pucker-sensitive finishes or treatments.
Test to identifyCarefully cut and remove the stitches in a short length of the seam, after first checking for the tension pucker. If both faces of the seam revert to a smooth surface, structural jamming has occurred. Solution• Cut and sew on the bias when possible. By sewing at a biased angle, the needle displaces different sets of wrap and weft yarns, thereby significantly reducing the incidence of pucker.• Opt for finer needle and thread sizes.
• Reduce the stitch density (stitches per inch), thereby reducing the yarn displaced in the stitch line.
• A chain stitch or an over edge stitch will produce less structural jamming than a lock stitch.
• Avoid multiple rows of stitching which cause more pucker because the stresses in each row are cumulative.
• Use the finest thread size possible to assemble the panels prior to the topstitching operation when topstitching a seam.
Pucker caused by fabric and thread instabilityOccurs due to: dimensional change in fabric and thread CauseDimensional changes in thread or fabrics during post-sewing treatments or washing can cause pucker, primarily because threads and fabrics react to these processes differently.For example, soft cotton threads increase in diameter and shorten in length when wet, as they absorb moisture. This can distort the fabric. Even though the thread may return to nearly original dimensions when dry, the fabric can remain puckered.
Test to identifyAs such, there is no accurate scientific method to determine this type of pucker. However, a trained eye can find the pucker with a simple visual check - the pucker will appear on the garment after treatment/ finish or washing. Solution• The best way to avoid this kind of pucker is by using synthetic threads with low wet shrinkage properties. Also ensure that all components of the garment are compatible. For example, if a lining or reinforcing tape shrinks more than the base fabric, the base fabric will pucker along the stitch line.• Similarly, if two pieces of material with different extensions are stretched during sewing, different relaxations can cause seam pucker on one face of the composite.
Feed PuckerOccurs due to: poorly controlled fabric feed CauseWhen two plies of material are not fed uniformly, the variations are held captive by the stitches and cause feed pucker.It generally occurs:
• If the foot pressure on the machine is too high, excessive friction can stretch the top ply. If the foot pressure is too low, the foot can bounce, momentarily losing control of both plies.
• When the operator stretches one ply more than the other as they are fed into the machine.
Many seams exhibit both conditions when the operator attempts to correct the unequal feeding of the fabric into the machine.
Test to identifyMake two cuts across the seam, and then remove all sewing threads between the cuts. If one ply is longer than the other, then the pucker has been caused by unequal feeding. Solution• Use a low friction presser foot.• Adjust presser foot for optimum pressure, whilst still achieving positive and even feed of the fabric.
• Raise the back of the feed dog slightly to create a pulling effect away from the needle.
• Check the feed dog for correct height, teeth per inch, and number of rows of teeth which are appropriate for the particular fabric and operation.
• Make sure the operator is not holding back on either the top or bottom ply.
• Check for fabric hanging in any folders that may be in use.
• Match up feed and foot.
• The throat plate and presser foot should have needle holes approximately twice the size of the needle.
• If the machine has both top and bottom feeders, ensure that the timing is correct.
Ready Pucker ReckonerTips for Avoiding Thread Related PuckeringIt is advisable to use threads with• Finer sizes, with finer needles
• Sewing tension as low as possible
• Lower shrinkage properties
• Controlled elongation properties
Corespun threads and compact corespun threads closely match these requirements. With their high tenacity, they facilitate good sewing performance, which result in neat seams with a fine finish.
For pucker-free seams, Coats recommendsEpic Supermax poly-poly corespun threadEpic poly-poly corespun thread
How can you get a manual for singer model AJ837194?
Go to singer.com and look up how to use the serial number(AJ837194) which is what you have to find out what model Singer you have. Then you can find out if they have the manual available. Some are free but most cost $15 to purchase.
The higher the thread count, the softer the sheets. Typically, sheets can range from 300 to 1600 thread count
