Sewing

I depends. It's either a sensor, it's wiring, or potentially the control card. Or it may be caused by wrongly positioned mechanisms of the main shaft.

In a thrift store, it will garner between $35 and $50, providing that all the attachments, books and power cord are included AND that the machine is in working order.

The value of this sewing machine is zero ($0.00). There is nothing wrong with that particular make or model. Ninety-nine percent of these older, electro-mechanical sewing machines aren't worth anything because the cost of having it serviced approaches or exceeds the price of a NEW machine from a discount store. A new $89 machine will do everything the old one does and more. An old machine that has been stored away for years always requires service, even though it appears to sew ok for a quick test. All the grease and oil which lubricated the machine has either hardened or turned to varnish. This gunk has to be cleaned out and the machine lubricated else the machine will jam and break threads on the first project. Although older machines might be constructed from mostly metal, this alone doesn't make them "better" than a new machine having a lot of plastic parts. Mass produced, consumer goods from yesteryear have all same short comings of modern mass produced, consumer goods. They cut corners to save cost. You don't find out what these corners are until you have a problem. You are unlikely to break a new machine but if you do then you can take it back. Breaking an old machine will lead you down a path of frustration. You'll discover that the "all metal" machine has little plastic gears and a rubber timing belt, both of which have become fragile with age. This is why there is little to no market for old sewing machines. When you own an old sewing machine that you must get rid of, feel satisfied if you find it a good home; otherwise it will end up in a landfill. Of course, you can always stick it to someone by asking a high price for the machine than laying in wait for someone who doesn't know how to value such items. This happens all the time in antique stores.

A ruler is used to measure things. The most common measurements used of rulers are centimeters, millimeter's, meters and inches.

You use it in sewing to measure the length of what you are sewing together.

Hear is some real info. though I will leave my thoughts as they amused me. >"<

I am now an owner of one in it's orig cabinet - it needs work, at least some oil. I am thinking wow, what the heck am I going to do with this mechanical marvel?

Thoughts, clean up the furniture find a use for it. Take the machine out & Craigslist it for free. for uses such as parts or perhaps a boat anchor?

Okay after looking at it closer, it does work and is in good condition. It needs oil in many places but looks pretty bullet prof. Whats it worth? I personally don't have a problem with free - the whole setup is good for learning to use one perhaps, or a seamstress living in a trailer? Someone wants it, I will find it a home, It's to cool to destroy.

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Because you don't get enough oxygen and energy

One can purchase a shrink wrap machine from Amazon, ebay and Shrink Wrap Machines. Amazon has a 24 inch one for $275 and a deluxe machine with heat gun for $307. A shrink wrap machine is used to wrap products such as DVDs, games, boxes and more.

This a pain, but here's how you do it. First remove the cuff. If it's a turn up cuff, then release the stitches holding it in place. This includes the tacking at the seams, and the hem stitching. If it's a sewn on cuff, clip the stiches, and lay the cuff aside. Then measure the pants and cut them to length, reserving 1/2 inch for seam allowances. Reattach the cuff if it is sewn on. If you must make a new cuff from the material of the pants, leave two inches extra to the pants. Turn the cuffs under 1 1/2 inch, and hem. Then flip the cuff up and out over the length of the pants and tack the cuff at the seams. Iron and wear.

Chiffon is one of thinnest fabrics. It's a sheer silk (or poly) fabric, usually used for clothing or window treatments.

A pattern is pinned onto fabric, then cut around.

Check the yellow pages for "yarn." You should find any local knitting shops located nearby that way.

Knitting needles can also be found at most craft stores, such as Michael's, JoAnn Fabrics, or Hobby Lobby.

When fabric is pre-shrunk, the consumer can have greater confidence that the fit they can test in the store is the same fit they will experience after they wash a garment. Prior to pre-shrinking, cotton and other shrinking fabrics required a consumer to guess as to how much larger the garment should fit at the store, to be a good fit after laundering

I was trying to figure out the same thing. I found this website with some very helpful diagrams. http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams/Threading_Pages/Singer_Sewing_Machine_Threading/singer_301_threading.htm

Whatever a the person you're selling it will pay.

cloth or fabric is textile

I just paid $40 for a 153A. I think that was a mega deal.

Name-brand or generic? Go down to your local Office-Max store and see what they want for a roll of the stuff!

The cost varies depending on the amount, the size, and the brand name.

The easiest fabric to sew is light to medium weight cotton. This fabric cuts easy, and the raw edges stay even for nice even seams.

It is great for sewing easy projects when starting out as a beginner.

Use a good quality multi-purpose thread and use a standard 11/75 sewing machine needle.

Stocking stitch is a basic knitting pattern where the first row in knit and the second row is purled. These two rows are repeated to make the pattern. The "front" side of the fabric will look like a series of Vs, while the "back" looks like a bunch of bumpy ridges.

In 1949. Just after the war, Lenonardo De Caprio went and consulted a dressmaker, asking for some super tight pants. Ofcourse, theese werent around in those days, so they invented a new sewing macchine for them. He got his wish- THE PANTS WERE BORN!! and so was the dressmaker 850!! (who sewed his pants)

A general rule when talking about silicone rubber: Nothing sticks to silicone -- except silicone. As long as you have a silicone based adhesive, you should be able to stick anything the silicone. Warning: if you are using any type of silicone adhesive, it will bond to fabric permanently, so make sure you aren't wearing any nice clothes. Latex or nitrile gloves are also recommended when handling silicone adhesive.

An overlock machine is designed to do this job. However you can do overlock by using the zig zag stitch. When sewing edge of garment bring stitching right to the end to create an overlock stitch.

Check your local fabric store or quilt shop.