Sewing

What year was the Sears Kenmore Sewing Maching Model 158.350 made?

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The free MANUAL for model 4552 (aka Merritt 4552SW) at the singerco website tells you the answer in it's 44-page manual. The Internet link is listed further down this page under Sources and Related Links.

I purchased this machine in 1979

Oak tag paper (also called oaktag paper) is a thick manila type paper that is used for sewing patterns in garment manufacturing and sewing. The paper comes in various widths sheets or rolls, and is available in different thicknesses. The benefit of using oak tag paper is that the pattern can be traced around (unlike tissue paper patterns), the paper is durable for repeated use, and the paper accepts pattern markings.

The upper thread guide on a sewing machine is the markings on a sewing machine which show you how to thread the machine. It's usually indicated with arrows, dashes, and numbers, giving you step by step guides to thread the sewing machine properly.

a spool pin

To make a doll, it can take different amounts of time. Check the pattern that you purchased (if you haven't purchased a pattern, you will need to do so before beginning) to see how long it says it will take. Most patterns give an estimated time length on the package or on the instructions. Also, you can sometimes buy 1 hour patterns, where the average person would take about 1 hour to sew this. Check online or at your local sewing supply store! Hope this helps! Let me know if you need more information!

elias howe

Yes, Lycra is a synthetic fabric that was made in 1958 as an alternative to making corsets with rubber. Oftentimes it is blended in with natural fabrics such as cotton or silk. It's made of polymer.

usually they are made of cotton, but it can vary between other light materials that are able to soak up liquids.

it was made in 1960

from what i know,

I would say between $60 for one in descent shape,

$100 for a real good one with alot of attachments.

a series 77 is for heavier materials like leather and canvas too.

No but the sewing machines thread the needle for you will help.

It was recommended on WebMD to place a piece of plywood between the boxspring and mattress. However, you can also try rotating and flipping the mattress. If it is more than ten years old, you will do best to replace it. Box springs do not need to be replaced if you are purchasing a same size mattress.

Never use plywood to stiffen a mattress. If it is too soft, the it is worn out. Replacing it is the only solution.

Most manufacturers of jeans and canvas using Union Special sewing machines, their reliability and robustness have made them successful, but they are rarely suitable for amateurs and beginners. There may be it for beginners, at affordable prices, don't know!

A sewing needle has one sharp, pointy end with a hole through it. You can pass this needle through fabric easily. If you pass a thread through the hole, you can pass the needle back and forth through fabric to create a design or hold pieces of fabric together.

There are so many different saws it could fill a book telling you how to use them all. In general, standard handsaws are moved in a reciprocal motion by hand, with slight downward pressure onto the object being cut.

As far as I know, every pattern includes seam allowances. It's not really a pattern without! It's easy to make your own seam allowances though, just cut the fabric about a centemetre outside the edge of the pattern.

The doctor put on his smock before he called his patient to his office.

Either the material itself (Wool for example will extinguish itself asbestos will not ignite), or a subsequent finishing treatment which adds non flammable chemicals to the cloth (sometimes these can get washed out!)

I purchased my machine in the early to mid 80's. It worked great for many years. Now, the reverse button is not working, so I can no longer use the machine.

Quilting is an ancient art, yet is very simple to accomplish. What you need is a frame, sissors, quilting needles, thread, material, and batting. The quilting frame is to both hold the quilt and to keep it taut. Frames range in size from embroidery hoops to bed-sized frames that a community can quilt. In order to make a quilt, one decides on a pattern. Quilt patterns are amazingly varied, from classic patch quilts to regional patterns to national patterns. They can be simple like the nine patch pattern or complex, employing elements of trapunto, quilting, and garment shaping. Once the design has been decided and made, the top (the quilt pattern) is layered with a bottom base, batting (the filler) and the top. This "sandwich" is then placed into the quilt frame. Securing the quilt in the frame insures that the material won't bunch and the stitches will be even. If one uses an embroidery hoop, then one must work from the center of the quilted piece to the outer edge in order to insure that the piece is evenly stitched and properly tight. Quilting needles are short so that the stitches can be made quickly and evenly. They are designed to hold no more than two or three three stitches on the needle for accurate pattern compliance. If one is making a single color quilt, this can be of paramount importance because there is no other pattern other than the one that is sewn into the fabric.

To wind the bobbin you thread the machine except for the hook above the needle and the needle itself and pull the thread over the notch at the top on the front. Start the thread on the bobbin just till it stays and then place it on the little post on the right side by the wheel and pull down the small lever just above the post and then press on the pedal and wind till the bobbin is full. I still haven't figured out how to thread the bobbin yet but it shouldn't be to hard.

I bought mine new between 1985 and 1987, so during that time frame.