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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 were sewing machines initially used for?

Sewing machines are used as a faster method of sewing compared to hand-stitching.

Many people enjoy sewing as a hobby. With some experience one might find it easy to fashion their own curtains, placemats & napkins, pillows or other things. Sewing can be handy to make your own clothing or tailor store-bought clothing if you want to.

Are sewing machines used in the world today?

To the best of my knowledge people still use hand sewing machines

How to fasten material with needle and thread?

You fasten material with needle and thread by sewing the material. In most cases, you will place one piece of material on top of another and then stitch the material together with the needle and thread.

What does dart mean in sewing terms?

Darts give shaping, typically when sewing a skirt/pants they are located on the back of the skirt near the top. In a shirt/dress darts can be between the waist and the bust length wise or on the outside of the bust (between the bust and side)

How long should stitches hurt?

Stitches typically cause some discomfort for a few days after the procedure, but any pain should gradually decrease. If the pain persists beyond a week, worsens, or is accompanied by signs of infection (such as increased redness, swelling, or discharge), it's important to consult a healthcare professional. Everyone's healing process varies, but significant or prolonged pain may indicate a complication. Always follow your doctor's post-operative care instructions for the best recovery.

5 yards of 60'' wide fabric equals how many yards of 57'' wide fabric?

Area of first piece = 5 yards * 60 inches = 300 inch-yards

Suppose length of equivalent area of 57" fabric is x yards

then x*57 = 300 or x = 300/57 = 5.26 yards (approx).

How many yards of fabric do you need for a size 16 dress?

How much fabric do I need to make a A line skirt with pockets. size 16 elastic waist

Where can I buy fabric to match furniture I bought at Pier 1 imports?

It depends on where you live. Most stores have a Joann Fabrics, Hancock Fabrics, and/or Hobby Lobby. All three of these stores have fabrics that may match your furniture. These three stores also have online stores if you don't have the physical stores nearby.

Another option is online. There are many sites that have fabric, such as fabric.com, warehousefabricsinc.com, etc. Many of these sites will sell you swatches, so that you can see a small piece of the fabric in person before purchasing more.

What is dty fabric?

DTY means Draw Textured Yarn.

This is a processed yarn to withstand crimps, twists, interlaces, loops or other distortions. Thermoplastic yarns can be textured by heat setting in a twisted condition. This results in a bulkier DTY yarn, which has a better stretch.

What is the Fabric construction of chiffon?

Chiffon is a common material used in making evening wear. It gives a dress an elegant and flowing appearance. However, chiffon can also be used to make other garments. For example, blouses, scarves, ribbons, and lingerie are sometimes made out of chiffon as well.

What types of stitching are there?

sewing machine stitches: Straight (or running stitch) zigzag Satin stitch (a very narrow zigzag) back baste blanket buttonhole gather Overlock (serge) stay-stitch (a straight stitch done just inside the seamline to strengthen the seam) Stitch in the ditch (meaning to stitch inside the seam to help hold it down) Many machines have the capablility to sew embroidery stitches by means of special attachments, or the newer ones can be programmed by computer. There are many other kinds of stitches, I have an embroidery dictionary that has over a hundred stitches, and there are similar dictionaries for needlepoint and for cross stitch. I have provided some links to some that can be found online.
Perhaps you meant names of stitchery, such as embroidery, quilting, sewing machine, sewing, cross-stitch, needle art, crochet, knitting, crewel, embellishing, beading, blackwork, and hardinger. There are probably more, but these are the ones that come to mind.

How can you remove dye on a quilt if a fabric bleeds?

First you want to put pressure on the wound to stop it from bleeding. Take it to the emergency room and get it some stitches. After its all said and done, remove the dye by soaking it in warm water 30 to 40 minutes and then iron it really really well. After that stick it in your dryer for two hours. Thank you

When did people start using applique?

The technique of sewing patches of fabric on other pieces of fabric is probably as old as sewing and clothing itself. It is assumed to have begun when patches were needed to repair fabric, but could just as well have started when someone with a small piece of something they fancied was added on to a larger item.

How many yards of fabric are needed to get 36-10x10 inch squares?

Before that can be answered there are couple of questions that need to be asked. Are the 10 x 10 inch squares the finished size or is that including a seam allowance? What is the width of your fabric?

How wide is quilt fabric?

Most quilt fabric is 45 inches wide with 40 - 42 inches of usable fabric. (You have to cut off the selvages.) Some extra wide fabric can be purchased for backing that is 108 inches wide.

What is the straight grain of fabric?

The way the fabric is woven gives it different properties in different directions. When you are cutting a pattern you want to get all the pieces on the same "grain", i.e. a piece that will be vertical on your body should not be cut diagonally on the peace of fabric (unless you cut all the pieces diagonally or on the bias). The grain of the fabric is the natural direction of the fabric. The selvage is the edge of the fabric. When you buy a piece of fabric from the roll, you get two cut edges that fray and two factory edges that look different from the rest of the fabric and don't fray. These edges are the selvage. If the grain of the fabric runs from selvage to selvage that means the natural direction of the fabric (that you should use to line up your pattern pieces) runs straight across the fabric from factory edge to factory edge.

What are the Instructions for basting stitch?

Please see related link. * http://www.expertvillage.com/video/122946_how-sew-basting-stitches.htmAnswer 2:

A basting stitch is the simplest stitch you can make. You push the threaded needle through the layers of fabric, and bring it up about 1/2 inch away. It works best when you keep the stitches as straight and even as you can. Since it is a temporary stitch, it doesn't have to be perfect. The reason for the basting stitch is to hold the pieces together until you finish sewing or working with the project.

Who manufactured Kenmore sewing machine model 158.540?

1957, manufactured by Mazuren for Sears/Kenmore.

What year is your singer sewing machine 13608M?

Machines with serial numbers in the range: G-0.556.401 to G-0.999.999 were made in 1924.

How do you lock in fabric dye from running?

Here is a useful link (though slightly disappointing if you're looking for a simple solution). Apparently, the traditional salt/vinegar solutions don't really work depending on the dye. I personally would be a bit nervous taking a chance... but this site does give some products that hand-dyeing people use that are better:

http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/settingdye.shtml