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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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Is there a Sewing machine manual for 158.13571?
Check at managemylife.com. They have many (but not all) of the Kenmore manuals for download there. If you don't find it there, you may have to buy a copy. Places to check are relics.com, sewusa.com, and ebay.
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What can you use bonded fabric for?
you can use bonded fabrics for making disposable products and its cheap!
What year was sears Kenmore sewing machine model 29 made?
I just received a model 29 for a friend today. The manual was revised in April of 1963. That does not exactly answer your question, but I hope it helps.
How much is a bernina nova 900 worth?
I wouldn't pay more than $450 USD. I bought one in excellent condition for $400 three years ago and can find one in similar shape for less today. They are worth every penny. Made with all-metal parts and built like a horse, very lean and efficient. Haven't had a single problem and it's a 26 yr old machine!
How do factories make cotton fabric?
You can find that and a lot more about cotton in here: http://www.spinningtheweb.org.uk/journey.php?theme=industry&Title=Making%20cotton%20learning%20journey
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Who made the sewing machine in 1846?
Elias Howe.
In the early 1800s, clothing was made by hand, families sewed their pants, shirts, and dresses using a needle and thread. But in 1846 Elias Howe changed all that, he came up with another way to make clothes, he patented the first practical sewing machine..The sewing machine industry based on his original invention made possible the mass production of clothing on a much larger scale than had ever been possible with hand-stitching.
Parts and functions of the universal testing machine?
parts of utm:
- base
- bottom cross head
- column
- movable cross head
- top spacer
- load cell
- actuator
What is the origin of the expression You're a stitch?
It means you're very funny. (Have me in stitches from laughter.)
Is cotton a natural fiber or man -made fiber?
Cotton is a natural "material" from which many "fabrics" are made, such as denim, broadcloth, and interlock knits.
Cotton is a soft, staple fiber that grows in a form known as a boll around the seeds of the cotton plant (Gossypium sp.), a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including the Americas, India and Africa. The fiber most often is spun into yarn or thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile, which is the most widely used natural-fiber cloth in clothing today. The English name, which began to be used circa 1400, derives from the Arabic qutn, meaning cotton.
a swing tag is the tag on clothes to check the price and it tells you keep it away from fire
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A swing tag is obviously the tag that swings from the clothing. It is different to the care label (care label is attached on the inside of the garment with information about how to take care of it and flammiblity warnings). It has the brand/logo printed on it, the price, the size, the name of the garment, etc.
What do you call the part where the thread goes through the needle?
Put the end of the thread through the 'eye' (hole) of the needle.
But, if you're having trouble:
1. Use scissors to trim the end of the thread at an angle.
2. Make sure your needle is rust free and has nothing gumming up its eye.
3. Dampen the end of the thread, either with your mouth or with a damp thumb and forefinger.
4. Hold the end of the thread between thumb and forefinger so that it sticks out only a little, is pointing at you, and you can see it clearly.
5. Move the needle away from you and onto the end of the thread. You'll have an itty bitty end sticking through.
6. Carefully grasp the end of the thread, and pull through to desired length.
If you're having even more trouble:
1. Get yourself a needle-threader. They often appear in prepackaged sewing kits, and in sewing stores. They consist of a small handle holding a diamond of fine, flexible wire.
2. Put the point of the wire diamond into the eye of the needle, and gently push through. It flexes shut to go through the eye and opens when fully through.
3. Put the end of thread through the open diamond.
4. Pull the diamond out of the needle's eye, bringing the end of thread with it.
If you're threading a sewing machine:
Follow most of the steps above, except that you can't move the needle. Most machines are threaded front-to-back, but it's a good idea to check your manual. If the thread breaks a lot, one of the possible reasons is a needle threaded the wrong way.
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What is automatic sewing machine?
An automatic sewing machine is a type of sewing machine that features automated functions to enhance efficiency and ease of use. Unlike traditional machines that require manual operation for each stitch, automatic models can perform tasks such as threading, stitch selection, and tension adjustment automatically. This allows users to create complex sewing projects with greater speed and precision while reducing the potential for errors. These machines are commonly used in both home sewing and industrial applications.
Do you need to have bobbins for your sewing machine?
I'm not exactly sure what you are asking, but if it is "WHAT IS a sewing machine bobbin?"
then I can help. The sewing machine bobbin is the round "wheel" like part that holds the thread under the sewing needle. In the older machines it was metal, and in the newer machines it is mainly plastic. Mostly, these bobbins are not interchangeable from one machine to the next. Each sewing machine brand requires its' own specific bobbin. Without the bobbin (with thread on it!) a machine is unable to sew.
How much fabric is needed roughly for a salwar kameez?
FOr an average built gal, 5 m is required to stich suit and salwar(patiala style).
Why did women urge their families to buy the sewing machine?
They could make their own clothes more easily.
How do you make overlaid seam?
Turn the top piece of the work under to the wrong side of the fitting line. Tack and press, place it on top of the other section. Match all fitting lines. Pin in position. If gathering is needed, make sure they are positioned evenly. Press and stitch close to the edge.
Finish by finishing the raw edges on the back.
You can do this by overcasting or a zigzag stitch.
Does embroidery require a special kind of thread?
You want to use embroidery thread which is mostly made of polyester. You also do not want to buy the cheap brands of thread because they tend to break alot.
How do I get the bobbin out of the bobbin case?
Depends on the machine brand. To determine which way to load the bobbin into the bobbin case you need to determine which way the slot is facing that the tread slides into prior to it slipping under the tension clip. Hold the bobbin case with the opening away from you with the slot facing up. If the slot on the bobbin case is facing to the left put the bobbin into the case with the thread spinning the bobbin counter clockwise. If the slot on the bobbin case faces to the right put the bobbin into the case with the thread spinning the bobbin clockwise.
Is Wards Signature sewing machine model UHT J265A still in existence?
I just bought one at an estate sale and I am currently looking for manual instructions.
Cotton. Cotton is a plant and every fall the plant is killed so the cotton boles can be picked. Big machines go through the cotton field picking the cotton and it is put in cotton trailers. From the field the trailer is taken to the cotton gin where the cotton is processed, seeds removed, and baled. The cotton then goes to various places to be sold for fabric and other things that cotton is used in.
How much is your bernina virtuosa 160 worth?
I don't know how long ago you asked this question but if you'd like a current value on your Bernina Virtuosa 150 QE machine, please go to a sewing store that specializes in selling Bernina machines. Ask them your question as they have a blue book. This book will give you the current trade in, and selling value. I hope this helps
What is a even basting and uneven basting?
Uneven tacking is used for general basting, for edges that require less control during permanent stitching, and for marking which can be done by long and spaced stitches. For instance, in holding together the lower part of a full skirt, basting the seams for cuffs or holders and things of that sort. This is also known as long and short tacking which is composed of two short stitches followed by a long stitch. The uneven basting stitch is made the same as the even basting stitch except that the stitch on the upper side of the cloth is made about two or three times as long as the stitch on the under side of the cloth. Josefa Spiteri
How do you sew a sleeve on a dress?
It is easiest to follow directions on a pattern with pictures. The dress will be inside out, and the sleeve will be inside the dresswith the "wrong" side of the fabric on the inside and the "right" side of the fabric facing the "right" side of the dress. You may have to take off part of your sewing machine body to have space for the small armhole under your presser foot.
