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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 use of the Feed Cover Plate for machine embroidery and darning?
The feed cover plate covers the feed dogs. The feed dogs advance the fabric when sewing. This is undesirable when embroidering or darning as you need to move the fabric only when necessary.
When sewing a waistband how do you determine how much elastic to use?
You use 1" more than the waist you're sewing for. This allows for a 1" overlap to sew the elastic together securely. Answer two: Per this entry from Threads Magazine online:
The length of elastic should be shorter than the waist seam (after seams and darts are sewn). How much shorter depends on the combination of fabric, lining and elastic. On lightweight fabric with lightweight lining, use clear elastic, and pull the elastic gently as you sew it in place. If the fashion fabric is corduroy or cotton twill with a medium lining, use braided elastic, and stretch the elastic more as you sew it in place because heavy or firm fabrics put more pressure on the elastic. http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3740/how-to-shop-for-elastic
How do you use the ruffler attachment on Necchi 535FA sewing machine?
See Related Links, below, to watch a video that shows you how to attach it to your machine, etc.
How would you cut fabric to give a garment the most stretch?
That will depend on the fabric. Some fabrics stretch in only one direction while other fabrics stretch in both directions (like polyester double knit). You will need to check your fabric to determine the maximum stretch.
How do you charge for making curtains?
You could charge at fixed 2m length, and RMB 30~50per meter width according to the material.
The answer depends on which activity is being considered:
A spindle can hold thread (spinning) A bobbin can hold thread (sewing machine)
A shuttle can hold thread (weaving)
A needle can hold thread (hand sewing)
etc...
What about a Singer Treadle Sewing Machine made in 1891 with Serial number of H688164 be worth?
If the serial number has a letter prefix or suffix, the machine was made in 1900 or after. In this case, the "H" denotes that the sewing machine was made in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and the numbers mean it was made in 1906. The Singer Web site has this information. The worth is very dependent on its condition and its setting.
Where can one purchase Zig Zag rolling papers?
The easiest place to usually find Zig Zag rolling papers is through your local convenience store. There are very few convenience stores in North America that don't carry the product. If they are one of the few, then you should be able to request that they start to stock it. If all that fails then a person can go online through Amazon or the Rolling Paper Warehouse.
What is the purpose of clear vinyl fabric?
There are many purposes of clear vinyl fabric. One of the main purposes of clear vinyl fabric is to protect craft tables from things such as spills and various messy things.
Where can you buy a bobbin case for the personal sewing machine?
You can find an online supply by typing the name and model of the sewing machine into your search box. You could take your machine to a local sewing machine repair shop, and if they don't have one in stock, they will know how to order it for you.
What is ladder stitch in sewing?
The ladder stitch is done by normal single needle lockstitch machine with it rotary hook modify to hold the needle thread in a loop formation before releasing it out. In this you will have a uniform loose underthread from the needle and a straight bobbin thread without tension. After this done, you will sew with double needle on top after pulling both seam apart to form ladder stitch.
Who invented the sewing machine?
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 1814 or 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. Thimonnier's machine used only one thread and a hooked needle that made the same chain stitch used with embroidery. 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.
Thomas Saint patented the sewing machine in 1790.
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.
Thomas Saint made the first modern sewing machine.
What is used for storing pins or needles?
I prefer to store my needles in a smaller, separate container from my pins. I store my straight pins in a paper clip holder with a magnet in the top; this keeps the pins in the container well and the magnet aids in retrieving stray pins.
The Gunlocke Company store location for fabric and material goods?
One Gunlocke Drive
Wayland, NY 14572
How old is borletti 1102 sewing machine?
The model 1102 is more than 45 years old. I have had mine since I was 19 and I am now 64 and it still works perfectly well and it has done an awful lot of sewing in that time. It was a demo model bought from Myers in Adelaide, South Australia and my mother and sister also bought one around the same time. My sister still uses hers too.
There is not an exact date of when thread was invented. Many historians believe that thread has been in existence just as long as humans have. In the beginning of time, people used animal tendons and twine as thread.
Who uses patterns and sewing machine?
People who use patterns and sewing machines include:
- tailor
- seamstress
- anyone (male or female) who enjoys working with fabric.
What fabric is used in draping?
I work for a drape company, so I am familiar with this kind of stuff.
Drape is usually available in velvet, velous, and mostly man-made materials. Most cotton drape is old and not flame retardant, which could be very dangerous near heat or fire.
Why does your Kenmore 1357 sewing machine bend your needles?
Common causes are: Wrong or incorrectly fitted needle, damaged or loose shuttle race, debris in race, or incorrect timing of hook. Also check position of needle through needle plate, incorrect positioning may cause needle to strike plate while sewing.
How do you make a baseball cap for a doll?
get a pattern for a full size hat and reduce it down. make it out of cheap fabric first to get the size right and then use the good fabric to make the one you want your doll to use. you probably will have to hand sew it as machine sewing that small a piece is difficult.
How many yards is 1 foot and 23 inches equals to what?
Well 1 yard is 3 feet or 36 inches. Meaning 1 ft 23inches is 35 inches or 1 inch less than a yard.
How do you draw a sewing machine?
Have a sewing machine to look at while you are drawing it. If a real sewing machine is not available, search up an image of one to look at and take it from there.
Observation of an object will tell you what to put in your drawing. Remember, while drawing; if you can't see something because it is hidden behind--don't include it in your picture.
Get a pencil and some paperIt is used to temporarly hold pins and needles in a fixed area (the pin pad). simply stick the pins or needles into the pin pad and away you go.
