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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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How many yards of fabric for curtain in 84 inches?

to answer this question properly i would need to know what the pattern repeat on the fabric is and what style of heading you have chosen as the ammount will greatly vary according to those things. If you were having basic pencil pleat heading and a plain fabric (using fabric of a standard 54"width) you would need to use 1 and a half widths of fabric in each curtain making a total of 3 widths. Add 10" for hems to you r drop, making 58", multiply that by your number of widths. We work in metres here which you would need 4.5 metres which i think in yards is (rounded up) 5 yards. If you had a patterned fabric you may need more to match the patterns.

Who uses a thimble?

A seamstress, or a tailor.

Classically, today it's the seamstress and tailor but in actual other fine works were the potential of cutting and piercing the finger it is also used. Very classic thimbles are but mere metal cups that fit over the finger - some are cotts with metal/plastic/or other hard substances. Newer versions maybe all fabric with Kevlar and may be used in fine metal crafting and some jewelry making.

Thimbles are not limited to metal some are very collectible as some version may be made out of sterling silver, ivory, jade, porcelain and even glass.

Some vintage Victorian era thimbles were even decorated with scenes and or gemstones.

In bygone years needle work was a required skill of many ladies to marry there were even ladies finishing schools that did basic needle point samplers as a requirement for graduation. Then thimbles existed in all homes necessity of needle work was due to most clothing was home sewn and store bought ready made clothing a rare commodity unlike today. Plus mending clothing such as darning holes in socks was a very necessary economic commodity. Again as ready made clothing was very costly and labored work the thimble was once common place in every house hold prior to the industrial revolution.

List of things made from fiber?

bags

Answer two:

Textiles (fabrics)

rope

cable

plastics

various vegetables

Where can one purchase a Portable copier copy machine?

If one is looking to purchase a copy machine they are widely available from office supply stores. Some of the places where one can purchase a copy machine are Office Place, Office Max, Staples as well as online at Amazon and Ebay.

I want to buy a glove sewing machine. where I can find a catalog?

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What is the purpose of a pincushion?

A pincushion is a small, cloth covered, padded ball or cushion shape, into which pins and needles are stuck. Not only does this prevent the pins and needle from being lost, or accidentally sticking into a person, it was often decorated with embroidery and beads as a decoration, and fastened to the sewing basket.

What is a man made fiber that starts with o?

Orlon is the trademarked name of the first man-made acrylic fibers, created by the company DuPont in 1941. They are most commonly used in sweatshirts and tracksuits and to line boots and gloves, because they are strong and insulate body heat well.

Where can you get free manual for a singer 6233 sewing machine?

You can get some on the Singer website. Copy and Paste this link into your browser "http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html" You need to enter your model number. I understand that to be 6233. The 6233 does not have a free version. While don't you Google it.

What is a sewing bobbin?

A sewing bobbin is a small spool of thread that goes underneath the needle and sewing platform. It provides the lower thread for the sewing machine. Different models of machines use different bobbins, but most machines require you to create the bobbin yourself.

If you'd like to see a picture of a typical sewing machine bobbin, visit the "related link" below.
If you look at a diagram of the way a sewing machine works, you can see that when the needle goes down to the bobbin, the bobbin thread is pushed around the upper thread, and that is how the two pieces of fabric are joined together.

The upper thread goes along the top of the seam, and the bobbin thread goes along the bottom of the seam.

What is a seam finish?

After the seam is sewn, a seam finish can be applied to the outside edges of the seam allowances to keep them looking neat and prevent fraying. Examples of seam finishes are a zig-zag stitch, using pinking shears for a pinked finish, french seams, flat-felled seams, etc.

What year was Sears Kenmore model 158.13201 made?

I bought this one new in 1972. It has been used very little, 2-3 times, since then. Now I'm looking to replace belts. The belts seem to be slipping.

What year was the Bernina Bernette 705 manufactured?

My Bernina 700 was purchased new in Germany in 1965.

How do you remove iron-on decals from clothing?

Iron on decals are meant to be permanent. The best you can do is cover it with a larger picture or piece of fabric.

It might come off if you take a plain piece of paper. Lay the item on the paper with the decal face down on the paper. Then take a hot iron and just work at it. The decal should stay on the paper.

Were sewing machines used at home or in factorys?

Both. Models at home are not that different than the factory version. How do you think most clothes are made? They are made in factories with sewing machines - you could search the net and you would see pictures of rows upon rows of people sitting at sewing machines in factory making shirts and jeans etc.

Is organic cotton woven or knitted?

Organic cotton is the material that fabric will be made of. The fabric will be created by either weaving or knitting the cotton.

Knitting socks on 2 circular knitting needles?

yes you can do this and there is actually a book specifically made for doing this

What is the value of singer sewing machine no 99-13?

I've bought a lot of the 99-13 models. I love to fix them, and resell them because there isn't a better machine for sewing heavy fabrics or just about anything, for the money today. If you are lucky enough to find them for 40 or 50 dollars, then you might spend the same in getting it overhauled and the engine greased....you just have to be careful it's a project you want to take on. Once restored to working order, I think the value ranges between $160. and $275. depending on the condition of the machine.

Where can you buy sewing machines?

In sewing machines, you "get what you pay for" so it is often a mistake to buy a new, cheap sewing machine. The trick is to have someone else pay the premium price for a good machine and then pick it up used for a small portion of the original cost. Sources for no-cost machines are : your local Freecycle forum and the local landfill (don't laugh, I have picked up several machines there). Also, ask friends, neighbors, and relatives - they sometimes have Grandma's old sewing machine in a closet just wondering what to do with it. Low-price sources for sewing machines are thrift shops, local auctions, and yard sales. Machines from all these free and low-cost sources will probably require a professional cleaning and lubrication for about $50. Sewing machine dealers often take in trade-ins and resell them at reasonable prices. These machines are cleaned, oiled, and tested and sometimes even come with a short guarantee.

3 meters of fabric how many yards is that?

There are 5.4680665 yards in 5 meters of fabric. 5 meters x 1.0936133 yards/1 meter = 5.4680665 yards 1 meter = 1.0936133 yards

What is an advantage of a plain seam?

  • A plain seam is easy, and very simple.
  • It helps the fabric lie flat.
  • It's the most common seam.
  • You don't need to change needles or settings for a plain seam.

What does quilting involve?

While there are many different styles and techniques of quilting, all processes involve a few basic steps.

1. Creating the top layer of the quilt (quilt top). This can be one whole piece of fabric or many different pieces, joined together in countless patterns.

2. Joining the three layers of the quilt together, or basting. The quilt top, batting (center layer usually made of cotton, polyester, or wool insulation), and backing (back layer of fabric, usually one whole piece) are layered on top of one another and joined by safety pins (the traditional method), adhesive spray, or fusible batting.

3. Sewing the three layers together-- this is called quilting. Once the three layers are basted into a "quilt sandwich", hand or machine stitches permanently hold the three layers together. Quilting patterns can be very simple straight stitches from one end to the other, ranging to very complex, intricate patterns.

4. The last step is binding. In this step, a long strip of fabric is sewn around the perimeter, closing and finishing the quilt.