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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 get nice sharp corners when turning two sewn pieces of fabric together?
Well, the obvious answer is to stitch right to the corner and stop with the needle down in the fabric, pick the presser foot up and pivot the fabrics 90 degrees then continue stitching. When the seam is finished, clip the corner off and turn the fabrics right side out. BUT, THIS WILL NOT GIVE YOU A NICE SHARP CORNER!
The correct way to do it is to stop stitching with the needle down in the fabric just before reaching the corner, pick the presser foot up and pivot the fabrics 45 degrees and take 2 stitches that are 1 mm long (yes, you have to adjust the stitch length). Stop with the needle down in the fabric and pivot the fabrics another 45 degrees. Be sure to readjust your stitch length and continue stitching. When the seam is finished, clip the corner off and turn the fabric right side out.
The "rule" to remember that stitching a sharp corner will result in a blunt corner, but stitching a blunt corner will turn perfectly square.
Practice this on scraps by using a thin leaded pencil to mark your stitching lines so you'll know exactly where you'll need to stop for the corners.
How do you use vintage adjustable buttonhole scissors?
Buttonhole scissors have an adjustable screw that limits the length of a single cut. To use the scissors, first practice on a piece of scrap fabric. With a fabric marker or other pen, draw a line on the fabric that matches the length of the buttonhole desired. Slowly cut along the line until reaching the end, then tighten the set screw. Practice making a few more cuts, loosening or tightening the set screw as needed to calibrate the maximum length of cut the scissors will make.
Buttonhole scissors have an adjustable screw that limits the length of a single cut. To use the scissors, first practice on a piece of scrap fabric. With a fabric marker or other pen, draw a line on the fabric that matches the length of the buttonhole desired. Slowly cut along the line until reaching the end, then tighten the set screw. Practice making a few more cuts, loosening or tightening the set screw as needed to calibrate the maximum length of cut the scissors will make. Most buttonhole scissors have a notch near the hinge that will allow fabric to pass through and remain uncut.
The pair of button hole scissors I own has a measuring scale on the lower blade so it is easy to adjust the screw to set your cut. On a shirt you want the button holes to go in a top to bottom cut line. You mark the midpoint of all your holes and make a fold at a right angle to the line of your cut on that midpoint. Then you cut on the fold so that you are cutting through 2 layers but when you are done and unfold you have 1 straight cut. Since mine are marked with a scale, if I set it at 1/4 inch then when I unfold the fabric I have a 1/2 inch cut.
Does sears sell the popular Kenmore water filter?
Yes, sears does in fact sell several different models of the popular kenmore water filter. They are having a sale on several of them currently where you can get 25% off if you purchase 3 at a time.
Collar insert are little plastic or bone pieces that keep the collar ends down. In higher end shirts, there are little pockets on the underside of the collar for these little pieces of plastic. They look like rather tiny popsicle sticks and can be found in a sewing notions counter.
If you want to be a fashion designer should you know how to sew or draw?
its is all about creativity.But you need to know it a little bit. At leastyou should instruct someone to make dress.So you should not be master insew or draw but it will helpful for your carrier,
What are the disadvantages of self enclosed seam?
A self-enclosed seam is one in which the fabric is folded over twice, so that the raw edge is not exposed. Some disadvatages may be:
- It can be a bit bulky, as it creates 3 layers of fabric
- It shortens the hemline more, so you have to account for that while cutting your fabric
- It can create a weight at your hemline, which may make the fabric drape improperly
Can someone post the link where I can learn to stitch Salwar Kameez?
Here is a site that might help you, (excerpt):
Learn about Different Type of Stitching and Stitched Salwar Kameez :
With the passage of time salwar kameez has also been modified from long kameez to shorter and fancier kameez. Salwars are also been modified from baggies ones to straight trousers and bell bottom styles.
* http://www.utsavsarees.com/pages/stitchedsalwarkameez.htm
How did many rural women consider a sewing machine a necessary household item?
it made it easier for them to make their own clothes
Pillowcases, clothes, bedsheets, banners, purses, handbags, cases.
What is a hand-wheel on a sewing machine?
The main purpose of a hand wheel on a sewing machine is to slowly turn the needle by hand. This gives you control to position fabric under the needle and align fabric to guides built into the machine.
On older model sewing machines the hand wheel has an inner wheel that is loosened to allow the machine to wind a bobbin while disengaging the needle area of the sewing machine. This is done by holding the outer wheel and turning the inner wheel.
Newer electronic machines have a simple hand wheel that does not have a disengaging feature. This feature is built into the machine when you move the bobbin toward the bobbin winding brake.
How do you know the GSM of non woven fabric?
The only way to find out is to weigh a sample. GSM means grams per square metre therefore if you took a I metre square of the material and weighed it it should give you the GSM figure.
Who created the first sewing machine?
In 1846, the idea of the sewing machine was new. The first patents for such a machine had been granted in England in 1775.
People improved it through the years, but the original in 1775.
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.
the first sewing machine was invented in 1845 by Elias Howe
in 1790
In 1810, German, Balthasar Krems invented an automatic machine for sewing caps.
The first functional sewing machine was invented by the French tailor, Barthelemy Thimonnier, in 1830
WhAT IS sewing machine faggoting?
Sewing machine faggoting is the art of joining two pieces of fabric with an open, lacy decorative stitch.
What metal is a sewing needle made of?
Early sewing needles were made out of bone, wood, and clay. Needles today are made out of carbonized steel or nickel and have better durability.
What is another name for thread?
The word thread has several other names. It is also known as fiber, strand, filament, fibril, gossamer, and even lisle.
Where can you find NFL fleece fabric?
Fields Fabrics Online (link below) is a good website with a large selection of professional and college team fleece fabric prints.
How do you center the needle in Kenmore sewing machine 1217?
There is a bracket you can remove on the top of the machine, under the cover. The bracket is used for blind stitching. Once the bracket is removed, just set your machine to blind stitch which will center the sewing needle. The needle will no longer move from center as long as you removed the right bracket. Two screws hold it in.
Molas are appliqués sown together on a blouse. Some blouses feature a narrow band of appliqué between the mola panel and the yoke and also around the lower sleeves. On other blouses, commercial braid or rick rack is used.
Could your singer sewing machine run more slowly if you are using an extension cord with it?
No it will not run more slowly. The power runs through it just as fast as you would normally. Same with all machines and all brands.
I also have a singer sewing machine and i use a extension cord and it works normally.
What is the value of The Lightning Portable Adding Machine?
I've seen the Lightning at a local antique shop for $60.00 USD. It was the grey one that adds and subtracts. It was just the machine without the bakelite stand, no box and no instuction booklet. I have one that has the box, stand, instruction booklet and guarantee certificate. The only thing mine is missing is the metal stylus. I'm estimating this one to be worth $80.00 to $100.00. (There is a price written on the box of $14.98) Hope this helps.
