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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 do you alter the rise of pants?

  • unpick the waistband with a seam ripper
  • Try on the pants without the waistband to see where you want the waistband to be in relation to the crotch distance from it. Mark it with a pin
  • sew in the waistband around the area marked with the pin.
  • this is one method of altering the rise of pants.

What is chain stitch?

A chain stitch can be a sewing, knitting, crochet or embroidery stitch that is formed of interlocking loops forming a chain of stitches.

What is ponte knit?

Double-knit interlock fabric with stand-out stability and firmness that's perfect for suiting. Ponte fabric has a subtle sheen and incredible durability.

How many people knit in the world?

Crochet, as well as knitting and other fiber crafts, are enjoyed by more than 38 million people according to the Craft Yarn Council of America. (It does not specify if this is all over the world or only in the U.S.)

Crochet has gained more and more popularity as the stress of daily living increases and folks are looking for a way to de-stress. Crochet is great for that, especially with the repetition of stitches in simple patterns.

There are many famous people in the U.S. who crochet. Crochet with Dee (Dee Stanziano) has a list of these if you are interested in that. Of course the popular Vanna White is well known for her crocheting skills and her association with Lion Brand. Seeing others crochet is one of the main reasons I believe people begin their own journey in the craft. That is how I myself began.

How many yards of fabric are needed to make a 96 inch round tablecloth?

No it will not fit. It will sit on the table like a large, odd-looking place mat. Tablecloth measurements refer to the exact size of the table cloth, not to the size of table it will fit. For a 96 inch diameter round table, you'll likely need a 120 inch diameter tablecloth to allow for 12 inch overhang all the way around.

You can use a

108 inch round, which will give you a 6 inch drop

or

120 inch round, which will give you a 12 inch drop

or

128 inch round, which will give you a 16 inch drop

What are fabric shears for?

Proper Fabric scissors blades are in a saw pattern.

How many quilt squares to make a king quilt?

Standard King size quilt (120" x 128") = 144 10inch blocks. That does not include any sashing or borders. (Roughly 12 squares across, 12 squares down. Though I'd expand to 13 squares down for aesthetic reasons.)

How can you tell when your Domestic sewing machine was made?

I believe "Domestic" is/was a brand name manufacturer of sewing machines, i.e., a competitor of the "Singer" company.

What are the measurements of a King pillow sham?

You can get a king sized pillow sham if you have a king sized bed. Or if you have big pillows.

Which fabrics are best for batik work?

Unbleached muslin works well for batik work

What stitch is used to sew and finish elastic fabric?

A contributor named Amanda Mangan contributed this suggestion on Simplicity.com: "I have a great method for making the casing for an elastic band without having to feed the elastic through the casing. On the wrong side of the fabric, stretch out the elastic around the place you want the casing, until the elastic ends meet. Make sure you leave the fabric allotment on top for the casing. Tightly pin down the elastic. Sew the elastic onto the fabric straight through the middle of the elastic. Just finish by folding the casing over the elastic and sewing in place."

What kind of equipment is required to manufacture clothes and clothing?

Assuming the clothing is already designed and patterns are available, the most commonly required equipment for manufacturing clothing would be sewing machines, presses and cutting machines to cut the fabric.

What does a balance wheel do on a sewing machines?

raise the needle feed or remove mistakes

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Where do you buy felting wool the type that you can use for needle felting?

Nearly any type of wool can be needle felted but certain types work better than others. Wool in batting form (sheets of wool that resembles quilt batting) works the best for sculptural needle felting but it can be harder to find than wool for traditional felting or spinning - also known as roving or combed tops.

I use Norwegian C1 Felting Batts for my Felt Alive Wool Sculptures. It felts very fast with a felting needle, it doesn't contain much vegetable matter and it doesn't show the holes from the felting needles. I love it because it is strong which allows my dolls to be very strong and flexible without the use of wire armatures.

I find Norwegian C1 Felting Batts online from New England Felting Supply and in smaller quantities at Dream Felt.

Is wool a knitted fabric?

Polyester fleece (polar fleece) is knitted. It is made in a similar way to sweatshirt material. Sweatshirt material has what is called a 'floating yarn' on one side (fleecy has these yarns on both sides), which is a yarn that only loops through the fabric infrequently so it creates loops. This side can be un-brushed (with one side like terry-towel) or it can be brushed (fuzzy on one side). This brushing technique is what makes polyester fleece so fuzzy.

What is the function of the stitch selection dial on a sewing machine?

well, the stitch selection is for if you want a zigzag stich for a zig zag line. you can chose what the pattern of your line will look like. If you want to make a bracelet with a cool look to it, i suggest you turn the dial to the one you like best. If the pattern it will make is not shown on the dial, you can look in the hand book if you got one. If not, just google your machines model and put stich dial at the end of the name.

What are methods of joining fabric?

The most common method of joining fabric in industrial production is called butt-seaming. It is done largely with Merrow Sewing machines.

These machines are designed to create a flat stitch between two sections of fabric.

The process of joining fabric is often automated with railways and/or semi-automatic stations.

How do to keep in a straight line when using a sewing machine?

draw a line lightly with a ruler then follow it. that's what i do.

How do you trace a pattern with trace paper?

Place the trace paper on top of the pattern you are trying to trace so the pattern shows through the trace paper. Then secure the paper to make sure it does not move with some tape and then trace with a pencil or pen.

Where can I get a free manual for vintage Kenmore 158.480 sewing machine?

The link below a great link for the owners manual, you can either download it and print it yourself or order a printed copy. I have the same machine that I hadn't used in years and couldn't figure out how to thread it.

How much did sewing machines cost in 1940?

In 1923, with a down payment of $4 down ($48.49 in today's money), one could buy a Damascus Vibrating Shuttle sewing machine on a $4 monthly installment plan until it is paid off at a price of $29.95 (that's $363.08 in today's money). If you were able to pay in cash, the price would be only $27.95 ($338.83 in today's money). The machine was manually powered by the large pedal at the bottom.

What Singer sewing machines were made in Canada?

The singer company makes only singer brand machines- along with other products. It will say singer on the box and about 50 more times on the product since they are really proud of their work.

To look at what different models they have... singer.com.

if you are looking to purchase one look at reviews only by customers to find the right one.