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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 is the value of westinghouse electric sewing machine style no 281650?
Have you found out anything on your machine? I have the same one and am looking for some answers as well. Thanks!
Other word for sewing or knitting?
Sewing is done with a single needle that has a small eye that thread is put through. You then put the needle in and out of 2 pieces of fabric to bind them together.
Knitting is done with two long pointed needles (no hole inside). Yarn is cast onto the needles and they are manipulated to basically connect the yarn together to make a fabric.
Crocheting is similar to knitting, but uses one needle that looks like a hook to manipulate the yarn into a fabric.
What are some measuring equipment for sewing?
needle (im not an expert in the category of sewing, in all honesty i dont know much at all about sewing but depending on the kind of fabric or material, you may need to use a certain kind of needle) thread, fabric, scisors, pencil (or pen or marker) to mark where you need to sew, ruler for sewing straight edges, sewing machine (if you really want to be lazy and have a machine do what your own hands can do), thim
A needle will do for the actual sewing but for measuring, you will need either a ruler or yard stick(depending on the size of what you are measuring) and or a tape measure.
The tape measure I'm talking about is the fabric kind and you can find these at most fabric stores(Joann's for example) hobby shops(Michaels, Hobby Lobby)some department stores(sears) and Walmart.
How do you operate or sew with a sun hand operated sewing machine?
Just bought one of these at an antique shop and was totally befuddled, but I'm an engineer so I enjoy the puzzle of getting things to work. Here's what worked for me, just successfully sewed up the bottom of a pants pocket.
Make sure that the thread will flow freely from the spool, through the two metal eyelets (looks like the end of a safety pin), and through the needle hole. If there's any resistance it will bind up. There's a thing on the side that looks like a pulley with a spring that you'd think the thread should go through but it doesn't. That's only to hold the thread when you're not using it.
I held it with the sharp end of the needle pointing away from me and the spool nearest my body, but you can probably do this either way. To get started, have the thread through the needle but NOT into the bottom of the machine. Pull about an inch or two of thread out the front (away from your body).
To start the sewing, lift the metal flange on the bottom (has two metal tabs on it and the hole that the needle will go through) and insert the fabric under it so that the needle will just barely touch the edge of the fabric when you squeeze. Each time you squeeze, the machine will pull the fabric through one stich-length, but you have to be sure that it's not binding. After the first few stiches, pause and make sure the end of the thread isn't caught under the flange, it likes to get caught there and give you trouble. Pull the end of the thread away from there.
After that, keep squeezing, make sure you squeeze it all the way down each time. Also make sure that the fabric sides easily through the flange. If there are folds in the fabric it might try to bind up. Any binding pretty much screws up the stich, so be careful.
When you get to the end of the stich, pull it out a few inches so you have some thread to tie off so the seam doesn't unravel. Do the same for the end you started with.
When you're done, secure the thread in that spring pulley so that it doesn't unwind itself in the drawer.
I didn't find anything on how to work this other than this unanswered question, so hopefully this helps someone!
How do you sew in a lace front wig?
Sewing in a lace front wig involves attaching the wig securely to your natural hair using a sewing technique. This method ensures a more natural and long-lasting appearance compared to other attachment methods. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to sew in a lace front wig:
Materials Needed:
Lace front wig
Wig cap
Weaving needle
Thread (usually matching your hair color)
Hairpins or clips
Scissors
Hair ties
Step-by-Step Guide:
Preparation:
Start by braiding your natural hair into cornrows. These will serve as the base for attaching the wig securely.
Put on a wig cap over the cornrowed hair. This helps to keep your natural hair flat and protected.
Positioning the Wig:
Place the lace front wig on your head and adjust it to your desired position. The lace front should align with your natural hairline. Use hairpins or clips to secure the wig in place.
Securing the Back:
Lift up the back of the wig and tuck it under the wig cap. Ensure that the wig cap is covering your cornrowed hair completely.
Sewing Process:
Thread the weaving needle with the thread, and tie a knot at the end.
Begin sewing from one side of the wig, either the left or right ear tab area. Insert the needle through the wig's lace and then through the wig cap beneath it. Make sure to catch a bit of the cap and the cornrowed hair underneath.
Continue sewing using a basic stitch pattern, moving from one side of the wig to the other. You can create a series of stitches, looping through the lace and the wig cap, to secure the wig firmly in place.
Frontal Area:
When you reach the front part of the wig, where the lace front meets your natural hairline, you'll need to sew more carefully. Use smaller stitches and make sure not to sew through the lace, as it could damage the delicate material. Instead, sew through the thicker area of the lace front that's designed to be sewn down.
Finishing Touches:
Once you've sewn across the front, continue sewing towards the other ear tab area, securing the entire perimeter of the wig.
After completing the sewing, tie a knot and cut off any excess thread.
Styling:
Gently cut the excess lace along the front of the wig, leaving a natural-looking hairline. Be cautious not to cut too close to the hairline.
Final Adjustments:
Use a mirror to check that the wig looks natural and is securely attached. Make any necessary adjustments.
Remember, sewing in a lace front wig requires patience and attention to detail. If you're unsure about doing it yourself, consider seeking assistance from a professional stylist who specializes in wig installation.
What types of different sewing machines where there during the Industrial Revolution?
There were alot.
What was the purpose of a sewing machine?
The purpose of the sewing machine was to make sewing a faster and more automated process. Sewing took up a lot of time when it was done by hand, one purpose for the maching was to free up this time that people could spend on other things. It also made sewing stitches very consistant.
How do you make a toga with 3 yards of fabric?
The traditional Roman toga diminished in size as years progressed the earliest were around 6m! If you are making a toga the lenght of cloth required will depend on the size of the individual you want to fit, this link provides some estimates based on size. http://rabbitoriginals.com/toga/
There are two forms of sewing that use the name patchwork. The most common one is repairing tears in fabric by sewing a new piece of fabric over the tear.
The other is called patchwork quilting, and it is done sewing various pieces of fabric together to form a large piece of fabric to make a finished product.
What year was the sewing machine invented?
Whilst there have been many variations of the sewing machine through the years, credit is generally given to Elias Howe. Elias Howe was employed in a machinist's shop, where he had the opportunity to experiment with inventing a sewing machine. He successfully demonstrated his first sewing machine in 1846, and patented his lockstitch sewing machine on 10 September 1846 in New Hartford, Connecticut.
Howe faced a legal battle after Isaac Singer invented the up-and-down motion mechanism, and Allen Wilson developed a rotary hook shuttle, both filing for patents. After winning one suit, the three inventors pooled their patent rights in the Sewing Machine Combination. It was under this patent that the sewing machine was then successfully marketed.
There have been a number of other contenders for the title, but none of these is generally accepted as being the "inventor" of the sewing machine. They include:
- English inventor and cabinet maker, Thomas Saint, who was issued the first patent for a complete machine for sewing in 1790. It's unclear if he ever built it or just patented it in lieu. A replica built from his plans failed to work.
- In 1810 German inventor Baltasar Krems invented a machine for sewing hats. The lack of a patent means the true facts of dates will never be known.
- In Austria, Josef Madersperger was granted patent rights in 1815 for a machine he had been perfecting since 1807. In 1841 he was awarded a bronze medal for his sewing machine, but no manufacturer was prepared to develop it. He is still regarded by Germany as the true inventor of the sewing machine.
- The first functioning sewing machine was invented by the French tailor, Barthelemy Thimonnier, in 1830. Unfortunately like the riots of the Luddites in England the French Tailors rioted and burnt his factory to the ground.
- In 1834, Walter Hunt built America's first successful sewing machine.
Singer in the 1850s, built the first commercially successful machine using the lock stitch which was already patented.
What are Positive and negative effects of the sewing machine?
What are positive and negative impacts of a sewing machine
A seamstress is a woman who sews. Presumably, a seamstress "back then" (whenever that was) was a woman who sewed.
Who asked besty ross to sew the American flag?
It was actually said that no one had asked Betsy Ross to sew the American flag. She was bored one day and had remembered that a couple years back, she had learned how to sew and thought it was pretty fun. She then picked up all of the materials that she needed and was one her way to sewing a beautiful site. That is how she had actually decided to sew the American flag.
Keep in mind that there is no actual evidence that anyone by that name actually existed. The stories are anecdotal.
Who invented the water powered loom?
Edmund Cartwright He Even Made a Mill, And James watt Improved His invention By Steam Engines. :D
How to calculate fabric consumption?
{(Inseam + Back rise) * Thigh * 4} * GSM /1550 * 12/1000 = Kg/doz
What is the formula for energy consumption?
Wattage X hours used per day X number of days used ÷ 1000
Is sewing thread an insulator or conductor?
Standard sewing thread is an insulator, however there are special threads that are available that are conductors.
What machine has the most moving parts?
Most man- made machines have relatively low efficiency. For instance, a car or aeroplane is very noisy and will get very hot. This noise and heat is wasted energy and makes up a significant proportion of the total energy (fuel) input.
Glass can occur both naturally and synthetically. Examples of natural glass can be found in igneous rocks and asteroid impacts. Also, it is more gender neutral to say "human made" or "synthetic," rather than "man made."
What is the importance of technical drawing to chemical engineering?
Without a prior layout and planned idea, you're basically winging your design and most likely messing up your final product. So drawing is one of the most important steps of planning and IT IS in fact EXTREMELY important in engineering.
How did the Singer sewing machine of 1851 work?
Howe was not the first to conceive of the idea of a sewing machine. Many other people had formulated the idea of such a machine before him, one as early as 1790, and some had even patented their designs and produced working machines, in one case at least 80 of them. However, Howe originated significant refinements to the design concepts of his predecessors, and on September 10, 1846, he was awarded the first United States patent (U.S. Patent 4,750) for a sewing machine using a lockstitch design. His machine contained the three essential features common to most modern machines:
a needle with the eye at the point,
a shuttle operating beneath the cloth to form the lock stitch, and
an automatic feed.
Despite securing his patent, Howe had considerable difficulty finding investors in the United States to finance production of his invention, so his elder brother Amasa Bemis Howe traveled to England in October 1846 to seek financing. Amasa was able to sell his first machine for £250 to William Thomas of Cheapside, London, who owned a factory for the manufacture of corsets, umbrellas and valises. Elias and his family joined Amasa in London in 1848, but after business disputes with Thomas and failing health of his wife, Howe returned nearly penniless to the United States. His wife Elizabeth, who preceded Elias back to the United States, died in Cambridge, Massachusetts shortly after his return in 1849.
Despite his efforts to sell his machine, other entrepreneurs began manufacturing sewing machines. Howe was forced to defend his patent in a court case that lasted from 1849 to 1854 because he found that Isaac Singer with cooperation from Walter Hunt had perfected a facsimile of his machine and was selling it with the same lockstitch that Howe had invented and patented. He won the dispute and earned considerable royalties from Singer and others for sales of his invention. Howe contributed much of the money he earned to the equip the 17th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army during the Civil War, in which Howe served during the Civil War as a private in Company D and regimental postmaster from August 14, 1862, to July 19, 1865.
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What are different types of fabric?
Fabric and Cloth
There is an enormous variety in fabrics, with many different national, historical and regional varieties. It is interesting to note, however, that almost all of the types of fabric listed below are variants or blends of just five basic fabric types (silk, cotton, linen, wool and worsted). Many of the terms are foreign in origin; English orthography has been adopted where it exists.
Fabric
Description
aba
garment of camel or goat hair; camel or goat-hair fabric
aerophane
thin crinkled semi-transparent fabric
alepine
mixed wool and silk or mohair and cotton fabric
alpaca
fine wool made from alpaca hair
angora
silk-like fabric made from wool of angora goats
ardass
fine silk
armure
twilled woollen or silk fabric
arrasene
embroidery fabric of wool and silk
atlas
rich satin fabric
baft
cheap coarse cotton fabric
bagging
coarse fabric for making bags or sacks
baize
coarse napped cotton or wool fabric
balbriggan
knitted cotton fabric
baldachin
rich embroidered silk and gold fabric
balzarine
light cotton dress material
barathea
pebbly silk or worsted fabric with broken rib weave
barege
gauzy fabric of silk, cotton, wool, or worsted
barracan
fine silk cloth
barras
coarse linen fabric
barrateen
some kind of fabric
batiste
fine soft sheer fabric of plain weave
bayadere
fabric with horizontal stripes in strongly contrasting colours
beaupers
linen fabric used for flags
bengaline
crosswise ribbed fabric
bombazine
twilled silk and worsted fabric
borato
thin fabric
bouclé
fabric of uneven looped yarn
brilliantine
light lustrous cotton and worsted fabric
broadcloth
dense twilled wool or worsted fabric
brocade
rich silk fabric with raised patterns
buckram
stiff-finished cotton or linen used for linings of garments
bump
coarse cotton fabric
bunting
light loosely woven fabric used for flags
burdet
cotton fabric
burlap
coarse plain-woven jute or hemp fabric
burnet
dark brown; dark woollen cloth
burrel
coarse russet cloth
calamanco
satin twilled woollen fabric
calico
plain white cotton
camaca
fine silk fabric
cambresine
fine linen fabric
cambric
fine thin white cotton or linen fabric
camlet
strong waterproof silk or wool fabric
caneva
fancy woollen fabric made to resemble canvas
canque
Chinese cotton fabric
cashmere
soft twilled fabric made of fine goat's wool
cashmerette
soft imitation of cashmere
cassimere
closely woven twilled cloth of fine wool
cendal
silk fabric resembling taffeta
challis
soft lightweight silk, wool or cotton fabric
chambray
lightweight fabric with coloured warp and white filling
chamois
cotton fabric made in imitation of chamois leather
charmante
silk fabric with a crepe back
charmeuse
soft and satiny silk fabric
chenille
velvety silk, wool or cotton fabric with protruding pile
cheviot
coarse heavy plain or twilled wool or worsted
chiffon
sheer silk fabric
chino
strong twilled cotton cloth
chintz
glazed printed cotton fabric
cire
fabric with a glazed finish
cloque
fabric with an embossed design
coburg
thin single-twilled worsted fabric with cotton or silk
cordovan
soft goatskin leather
corduroy
durable cotton piled fabric with vertical ribs
crash
coarse drapery and towelling fabric
crepe
light crinkled fabric
crepon
heavy crepe fabric with lengthwise crinkles
cretonne
heavy cotton or linen cloth
crin
horsehair fabric
crinoline
stiff flax or cotton fabric
cubica
fine unglazed fabric resembling shalloon
cypress
silk or cotton gauze fabric, usually black
damask
fine lustrous fabric with flat patterns and a satin weave
delaine
light fabric of wool or mixed wool and cotton
denim
firm and durable twilled cotton
dimity
sheer and stout white cotton
domett
plain cotton-wool blend
dornick
stout linen
dowlas
coarse linen
drabbet
coarse linen
drap-de-Berry
old woollen cloth
dreadnought
heavy woollen cloth
drill
durable twilled cotton
droguet
ribbed woollen dress fabric
drugget
coarse durable wool fabric
ducape
plain-woven stout silk fabric
duck
durable closely woven cotton fabric
duffel
fabric of thick, low-quality woolen cloth
dungaree
heavy coarse durable twilled cotton, usually coloured
dupion
coarse silk
duroy
coarse woollen
duvetyn
smooth lustrous velvety fabric
ecarlate
fine woollen cloth, usually dyed scarlet
éolienne
fine silk and wool
etamine
light open-mesh cotton or worsted
eyelet
small hole in fabric to allow passage of a cord; cotton fabric with small holes
faille
shiny closely woven silk, cotton or rayon fabric
farandine
silk and wool cloth
filoselle
coarse floss silk
flannel
light woollen fabric
foulard
soft lightweight plain-woven or twilled silk fabric
foulé
light woollen fulled cloth
frieze
rough heavy woollen cloth
fuji
plain spun silk fabric
fustian
coarse twilled cotton
gabardine
closely woven cotton or wool twill
galatea
striped cotton
gambroon
twilled worsted and cloth
gazar
silk organza fabric
genappe
smooth worsted yarn
georgette
thin silk
gingham
striped cotton cloth
grenadine
thin silk
grogram
coarse loosely woven silk fabric
grosgrain
heavy close-woven corded silk
gulix
kind of fine linen
harn
coarse linen
herringbone
twilled fabric woven in rows of parallel sloping lines
hodden
coarse undyed woollen cloth
holland
coarse plain-woven cotton or linen
hopsack
rough-surfaced loose fabric
houndstooth
fabric with an irregular checked pattern
huckaback
absorbent cotton or linen used for towels
jaconet
stout cotton cloth
jacquard
intricately-woven variegated fabric; loom for making jacquard
jaspe
cotton or rayon cloth with shaded effect
jean
durable twilled cotton material
jersey
plain weft-knitted fabric of wool, cotton, nylon or silk
kalamkari
fabric coloured by repeated dyeing
kelt
coarse fabric made of black and white wool
kente
hand-woven African silk fabric
kersey
coarse woollen cloth
kerseymere
twilled fine wool
khaddar
homespun cotton cloth
kincob
embroidered silk with gold and silver threads
lamé
fabric in which metallic threads are interwoven
lasting
sturdy cotton or worsted cloth
lawn
fine sheer plain-woven cotton or linen
leno
open-woven fabric
linsey
coarse linen and wool blend
linsey-woolsey
thin coarse fabric of wool and linen
lockram
coarse linen
loden
heavy waterproof woollen fabric
lustring
glossy silk
lutestring
plain glossy silk
mackinaw
heavy napped and felted wool cloth
mackintosh
lightweight rubberized waterproof cotton
madapollam
fine cotton cloth
madras
fine plain-woven cotton or silk
marabout
thin downy silk
marcella
cotton or linen in twill weave
marocain
ribbed crepe fabric
marquisette
sheer meshed cloth
matelassé
having a quilted ornamentation; fabric with raised pattern as if quilted
melton
strong and smooth heavy woollen cloth
merino
soft wool of the merino sheep; any soft merino-like wool or wool and cotton cloth
messaline
soft lightweight silk with a satin weave
mockado
inferior quality woollen fabric
mogadore
ribbed silk used in making neckties
mohair
fabric made from silky hair of angora goats
moire
watered silk
moleskin
heavy durable cotton
moreen
stout corded wool or cotton
mousseline
fine sheer fabric
mull
soft fine sheer cotton or silk fabric
muslin
plain-woven fine cotton
musterdevillers
archaic mixed grey woollen cloth
nainsook
fine cotton fabric
nankeen
buff-coloured; durable buff-coloured cotton
needlecord
thinly ribbed cotton
ninon
silk voile or other thin fabric
organdie
fine translucent cotton
organza
transparent thin silk or nylon
orleans
interwoven cotton and worsted
osnaburg
coarse linen or cotton
ottoman
heavy clothing fabric with crosswise ribs
oxford
soft durable plain-woven cotton
paduasoy
corded silk
paisley
soft wool fabric with ornamental pattern
panne
heavy lustrous silk or rayon with waxy feel
paramatta
worsted and cotton blend
pashmina
fine goat's wool fabric used for making shawls
pekin
fine soft silk
pellicule
thin diaphanous fabric
percale
closely woven lightweight cloth
percaline
glossy lightweight cotton
perse
dark blue or bluish-grey; cloth of such a colour
piqué
stiff durable corded fabric of cotton, rayon or silk
platilla
fine white linen
plissé
fabric with puckered finish
pongee
thin soft fabric woven from raw silk
poodle
coarsely looped or nubby fabric
poplin
corded woven silk and worsted
prunella
strong and heavy silk or wool
rabanna
raffia fabric of Madagascar
ramie
strong lustrous fabric resembling linen or silk
raploch
coarse undyed woollen cloth
raschel
light loosely kitted cloth
ratiné
rough bulky plain-woven fabric
rep
plain-woven fabric with crosswise ribs
reticella
old Venetian lace-like fabric
romal
handkerchief or headcloth; silk or cotton fabric
rumchunder
fine silk
russel
ribbed cotton and wool
russet
coarse homespun cloth
sagathy
light blend of silk and cotton or wool
samite
rich and heavy silk, sometimes interwoven with gold or silver
sarsenet
fine and soft silk; soft or gentle
satara
ribbed lustred wool
sateen
glossy cotton or wool
satin
closely woven silk with lustrous face
satinet
thin silk satin or imitation thereof
saxony
fine soft woollen fabric
say
delicate woollen fabric
scarlet
fine cloth
scrim
durable plain-woven cotton fabric
seersucker
light puckered cotton or linen fabric
sempiternum
durable wool
sendal
thin silk or linen
serge
strong twilled worsted
shalloon
light twilled wool or worsted
shantung
plain rough silk or cotton
sharkskin
smooth durable wool or worsted fabric
shetland
lightweight loosely twisted wool fabric
shoddy
woollen fabric made from rags
sicilienne
ribbed silk
silesia
thin twilled cotton or linen
silkaline
soft light cotton fabric resembling silk
sindon
fine linen
stammel
coarse woollen fabric, usually dyed red; bright red colour
stockinette
soft elastic cotton fabric
surah
soft twilled silk or rayon
swansdown
heavy napped cotton flannel
swanskin
soft napped fabric resembling flannel
tabaret
striped watered silk and satin fabric
tabby
plain-woven silk taffeta fabric
tabinet
silk and wool watered fabric
taffeta
thin glossy silk
tamin
thin glazed worsted
tamis
thin wool
tarlatan
thin sheer stiff cotton
terry
piled fabric consisting of uncut loops
ticking
strong linen or cotton fabric used for mattress and pillow cases
tiffany
transparent silk-like gauzy fabric
tiretaine
wool cloth mixed with cotton or linen
toile
plain or simple twilled fabric
tricolette
silk or rayon knitted fabric
tricot
plain knitted silk or woollen fabric
tricotine
double-twilled worsted fabric
tulle
sheer and delicate thin silk
tussah
brownish silk fabric
tweed
rough twilled wool
twill
any diagonally woven fabric
velour
piled velvety cotton
veloutine
velvety corded wool
velvet
soft piled fabric of silk, cotton or synthetic material
velvetine
cotton with silk pile
vicuna
fabric made from wool of the vicuna, a small ruminant
voile
soft fine sheer fabric
wadmal
thick coarse wool
whipcord
fabric with bold twill used for making dresses
wigan
stiff plain-woven cotton
wincey
plain or twilled cotton
woolsey
cotton and wool blend
worcester
fine wool
worsted
fine closely-woven wool
zanella
mixed twilled umbrella fabric
zephyr
lightweight wool or worsted fabric; the west wind
zibeline
soft piled wool
When was the Kenmore sewing machine model 158.143 produced?
The Kenmore's made by Janome have a source code of "385." This would be all Kenmores since about 1990-ish. In the 1970's and 1980's most of the Kemores either had a "158." (Jaguar/Maruzen) or "148." (Soryu) source code, but there was one Necchi made model in that time frame with the "340." prefix.
I found a site that said the Kenmore model 158 12511 was made in 1975.
The word "sew" is a verb, not a noun. There is no plural for sew.
