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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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Sew 2 of the patches together, stopping 1/4" away from the edge of the fabric, and backstitching a few stitches.
Push the seam allowances to one side, and sew the 3rd patch to one side of the Y, stopping your seam right before the needle pierces the stitches from the first seam. (The edge of the 3rd patch will extend 1/4" past the intersection of the 2 seams.) Sew the other side of the Y the same way, making sure you don't sew into or past the other seam lines.
Where can one purchase sewing and embroidery machines online?
One can purchase a commercial embroidery machine in a number of different places. Commercial embroidery machines are available from Artistic Threadworks and on the iMachine Group website.
There are 3 common widths for bolts of fabric: 36",44-45" and 54". Most apparel fabrics, calico, quilting fabric, etc. are 44-45" wide (and folded in half on the bolt). Most home decor fabrics are 54" (usually on rolls). 36" is less common, though you can find muslin, interfacing, and some more utilitarian fabrics in 36" widths. The width of each fabric should be labeled on the end of the bolt, along with the fiber, the care directions and how many yards were on the full bolt before cutting, the name of the fabric design & manufacturer.
What does the reverse lever do on a sewing machine?
Depends on the machine, though usually in the front where you can get to it easily. Look for a symbol that looks like a U-turn sign.
How much does fabric cost for dresses?
If you are going to another country to buy fabric and the purpose is to get enough for a dress, there are diferent amounts you may need to buy, depending on the kind of dress. For a dress, you may need to measure the length of the dress you want. Measure from the person's shoulders to the bottom of the dress, double it, and add several yards, depending on the syle of dress, the size of the person who will be wearing it, and the width of the fabric. The amount you need also depends on if the fabric has a nap, border, or a one-way print. You could need as little as 3 years to as much as 10 yards. There are many variables.
Why is a sewing bee so called?
A sewing bee is a social event , where participants either work on a sewing project together (such as a large quilt, or blocks of knitting for a blanket) or individual projects.
"Bee" is a term that dates back to colonial America, which describes people working together in a social group. According to research, the word probably comes from dialectal been or bean (meaning "help given by neighbors").
Source: Wikipedia
if you don't have an 'eye' for evenness, take a ruler and draw a line with a removable ink pen. thread your needle and know the end. poke the needle up on the line and then down again a distance down the line you made. repeat for the length of the line. it will look like... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
How do you make a round tablecloth?
materials: fabric; matching thread; scissors; trim for hem
First measure the table from the center to the edge, and add four inches. If it is more than 45", be sure to purchase 60" wide fabric.
Then take the fabric and fold in half the long way, then fold in half the other way. Now take a string as long as you want the tablecloth, and attach it to the point of the fold in the center of the fabric. Now stretch it out on the fabric and mark a quarter circle on the fabric, and cut.
Open out the circle and sew the trim along the cut edge. It you would prefer a hem, cut it two inches longer than you want the cloth to be Turn under the raw edge 1 inch, and turn under again and sew it.
ritdye.com sells neon pink and other bright colors of their dye in their professional lines but 1lbs of that dye is $18. They have charts on their website on how to make over 500 different colors though.
What are some popular sewing patterns?
A popular sewing pattern that saw widespread use in 2012 is the Renfrew Top, which provides the results of a knit pattern while avoiding the complications of such a pattern. Another popular choice is the Cambie Dress, known for its fitted nature and incredible versatility.
What year was the Kenmore sewing machine made model 117.141?
Can't say exactly how old, but I have one that was my grandmother's so it was made at least earlier than 1950.
How old is model SS 2015 new home sewing machine?
I own an instruction book for new home sewing machine model 445
inside this book is a lifetime guarantee and on this guarantee is the date of purchase 02-21-1968. With dealers name and singed by purchaser
Pins are typically used to hold fabric in place prior to sewing, especially when hemming a dress or skirt or pants or, even, curtains.
It makes it easier to move through the thread.
Answer two:
To hold the fabric in place while you sew.
How did the sewing machine change the world?
The electricity and color, it has a lot more technical advantages. FOR EXAMPLE: We have a foot peddle that can sew our material by electricity and in the olden days you could only sew by hand.
Actually the way it moves quicker and faster has changed and the different patterns you can now make just by the click of a button
it has changed alot but also there is times where you need to hand stitch sewing machines just make it faster and easier
What is the name of a small sewing case?
Sewing kit
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Etui - a small, often decorative case, especially one for needles, toilet articles, or the like.
Velcro is a way of temporarily sticking things together. Generally there is a flat cloth with tiny loops and one with tiny hooks. They each get sewn to surfaces that would be stuck like the flap of a bag as well as the bag itself. When the loops and the hooks get pushed together, the hooks hook onto the loops making them stuck unless pulled apart with some force.
The name Velcro is a brand name so it is found under many other different names depending on who makes it.
Source: The top of my head.
What is the value of a 1937 singer sewing machine?
I just bought one with case in pretty good condition for £15 gbp I have also seen one in better condition for less than that on ebay.
I also spoke to two people in the last month who had 'found' them in skips!
They are not an investment to make money, but they might just make you a shirt.
What is the Fabric Construction formula?
What is the formula for calculation fabrics consumption. Which variables have in mind?
What is the function of the reverse stitch on sewing machine?
when you are ending a run of sewing in a straight stitch you use the reverse to "lock" the sewing, so the thread will not pull out as easy, and it is less bulky than hand knotting it. you just hit the reverse for about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch at the end of your seam and maybe do it a couple of times depending on stress of the seam is going to be under in the finish garment.
