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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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If you are a 10 year old but have an eye for fashion and excellent fashion sketches and know how to sew and supplies can you start a fashion label?

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Well a ten year old did start their own label on the internet so yes it is possible xx :) but my advise would be to enter as many art/fashion competitions as you can xx or even write to fashion designers ...

xx Lizzie mcwilliams ( type up on Google images : Lizzie mcwilliams white rose fashion designing competition 2009: im the small one with the red dress: that's how i started with fashion designing i came second im that competition and won £300 xx)

What is another name for the selvage on woven fabric?

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The "selvage" is the lengthwise finished edges of a woven fabric. One of the selvages is frequently white, with the name of the fabric, designer, and manufacturer stamped onto it. The opposite selvage is also a woven edge but includes the fabric design. These edges should be removed and not included in piecing as they are woven more tightly and shrink differently than the rest of the fabric. The width of the fabric between the selvage edges is usually 44" or 54", depending on the fabric manufacturer.

One popular trend in quilting is to cut the printed selvage edge from the length of the fabric and use it in "string" block patterns, creating colorful patterns that include the text and color test dots from the printed selvage edges

What do you call the lines formed by sewing 2 pieces of materials together?

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When two pieces of fabric are sewn together a seam is formed.

Why did slaves make freedom quilts?

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Although the theory cannot be proved, it has been claimed that slaves made quilts to hang on clotheslines. Certain colors and symbols used in the quilts were said to signal to runaway slaves that a house was a safe haven for them.

Where can one find information about industrial sewing?

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Contacting industrial sewing contractors in the United States can be a bit of a challenge. However, there is a buyer's guide by the National Association of Manufacturers that is helpful in finding sewing contractors.

What yarns do you use in applique?

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There are different types of applique.

One type of applique involves sewing a small shape of fabric, such as a flower, onto another piece of fabric. Some quilts are made this way, and applique is also sometimes used on garments. In this case, you do not use "yarn", but thread. You may applique (sew) the piece on by hand, or by machine. In some cases, people use embroidery floss and sew a button-hole stitch or other decorative stitch around the applique.

In some cases, you might consider certain types of crocheted decorations to be applique. An example of this might be when you crochet an animal-shape and then attach it to a crocheted baby afghan. In this case, you would probably use the same yarn with which you crocheted the animal or other shape.

I hope this helps you.

What is shimmer fabric?

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Shimmer fabric has a satin like appearance to it. It is very shiny and sometimes can be sheer and look metallic.

What is original price of the Elna SU sewing machine?

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My mom told me she paid $450 back in the 70s for hers.

What can you use embroidery on?

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Embroidery has been used through the centuries to embellish and decorate fabrics and clothing. With today's machine embroidery, we see it applied to luggage, furniture, toys, and even wall coverings for home decor.

Handmade embroidery is still a very popular hobby and is used on clothing, as well as wall hangings and blankets. The list of things embroidery can be used on is as long as your imagination.

What is free style embroidery?

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What does an embroidery sewing machine do?

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Its function is mostly decorative although I suppose it could used to hide a patch or even repair a small hole. It is also an art form and can provide the benefits that producing art gives to artists.

Why do you need to learn the different kind of stitches?

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Because you need to see how deep the wound is and then suggest which stitch is the best to keep the wound clean.

Answer two: I am assuming you mean sewing stitches, not medical stitches. The more choices you are aware of, the more likely you can find the stitch that will best fit your needs. Many of us make designs based on different stitches, and variation is useful for us.

What fabric construction method does not use yarns?

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All fabric construction methods use yarns.

Why do iron cutting scissors have short edge whereas cloth cutting scissors has long edge?

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because the effort distance is longer and the effort is multiplied

How can you stretch elastic waistbands that are too tight?

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The possibility of expanding an elastic waistband depends on a couple of things. First, does the rest of the garment fit (bust, hips)? Secondly, is the elastic in the waistband loose or sewn in place. If the elastic is loose, the process will be much easier: in the inside of the garment find a place where you can open the casing about 2"-3" so you can gain access to the elastic; pull out a loop of the elastic; secure the elastic on both sides of the opening with pins so the elastic doesn't slip back in the casing; cut the elastic; add a piece of elastic to expand your waistband, remembering to allow approximately 1/2" of overlap on both ends & sew securely; now you can remove the pins securing the elastic & allow the elastic to slip back into the casing; stitch the casing closed. However, if your waistband elastic is stitched in place all the way around, as is the case with many ready made garments, you will have to remove all the stitching first before adding more elastic, remembering to allow approximately 1/2" of overlap on both ends; carefully pin the elastic back in place and resew in place with an elastic stitch that will not break but stretch with the elastic.

What type of fabric is used for lining?

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This is a question we do not fully understand, but we notice a useful discussion on the scholl section of the "Hustorical Boys' Clothing" website. English school shorts use different material for lining than is common for other garments. See:

http://histclo.com/schun/gar/pants/short/lin/cm/cm-fab.html

How do you control knit fabric GSM?

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It depends on what variations you will allow. If you use an open, lacy stitch the gsm will be less. If you still want a smooth fabric you can use larger needles, but you'll probably throw the gauge out. Alternatively, if you shop around and read the ball bands carefully, you can probably find a yarn which is lighter per metre (i.e. longer per 100g).