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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 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.
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.
What year was the Kenmore dehumidifier model 25358400890 made?
The one I know of was manufactured in April of 2010
What does a light switch do in a sewing machine?
The light on a sewing machine helps you see what you're sewing with ease. When sewing, precision and details are essential, so being able to clearly see the needle, thread, stitches, and details are necessary.
How much is a used sewing machine worth?
I got mine for 90,000.
It was a BARGAIN!
Im so happy that it was so cheap!
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Did Isaac Merritt singer make any other inventions besides the sewing machine?
he did not invent anything else but the sewing machine
What is the difference between cotton fiber and natural fiber?
(This fiber refers to Textile fiber)
Natural fiber are naturally growing from Cotton plant.
Man made fiber are polyster,rayon,viscose staple fiber. Its is a process of wood pulp chemically treated and processed to make a fiber equal to natural fiber with same qualities.
viscose and cotton virtually have nodifference.
But polyster have poor qualites compared to other in areas like thermal regain,moisture regain,softness,anti pilling,air premeabilty.
Where can you get needles for a Davis treadle sewing machine?
Standard needles will work in most Davis machines. Some early models (such as the Model E, sometimes sold as the Minnesota A) require a special, longer needle. These are difficult to find, but treadle or antique sewing machine sites often have links to vendors selling them.
What is the brand of sewing machine that Eva Peron bought for her foundation?
one does not know the answer
How do you get my product patented?
First step, you should do the patentability search for your invention. You can take help from Patent Agent/Patent Attorney for conducting patentability search.
After that, the invention description is written in a specific format as needed by the patent office, and it will contain Title, Abstract, Background, technical description and Claims. The patent specification is filed at patent office to obtain patent application number, and patent application will be published after 18 months from filing date, and next step examination (offical action) to scrutinize the novelty of invention and other requirement of patentability.
In case, any objection comes during official action, we need comply the objection to allow the patent application to grant. Finally, the patent will be granted after allowance of patent application.
How can you make fabric colorfast?
You can soak them in water with vinegar and salt then rinse. Be sure to use cold water when you soak the item, and do not wash it with light colored clothes until you know the color will not bleed onto the other items, and always wash it in cold water. Do not hang outside on a clothes line, because the sun will fade colors also.
If you are washing cotton, you can add about 1/4 cup table salt directly to your wash water to help prevent color loss. This will also help keep dark fabrics from fading into the light color fabrics during wash.
If you do have clothes that fade, especially as they are worn and washed repeatedly, you can always re-dye them. Just buy the appropriate color clothes dye, and follow the directions. If it is an item that you would like to have matching socks, tee shirts, etc. you can put those items (white) in with the dye bath, and they will be a perfect match.
